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Automotive Axles AR 2016-17
Automotive Axles AR 2016-17
GROW TH AND
PERFORMANCE…
THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
AND TEAMWORK
OUR
PRODUCT
RANGE
Driveline parts After market parts
FG945 - Front Steer Axle MS1497 - Solo Drive Axle MT610 - Hub Reduction Axle
CONTENTS
Corporate Information 01
Our Journey So Far 02
Financial Performance 03
Chairman’s Perspective 04
Board’s Report 06
Management Discussion and Analysis 36
Report on Corporate Governance 44
Independent Auditor’s Report 58
Balance Sheet 64
Statement of Profit & Loss 65
Cash Flow Statement 66
Notes 68
Notice 93
Business Review Statutory Reports Financial Section Notice
CORPORATE INFORMATION
REGISTRAR & SHARE TRANSFER AGENTS (RTA) Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited*
#30, Ramana Residency, 4th cross
Sampige Road, Malleswaram
Bangalore – 560 003
Ph: 080-23460815-818;
e-mail: [email protected]
*Earlier name: Integrated Enterprises (India) Limited
WORKS 1. Mysuru
Hootagalli Industrial Area,
Off Hunsur Road, Mysuru, Karnataka – 570 018
2. Rudrapur
6 Km Stone, Kichha Road, Village Shimla Pistor,
Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand – 263 153
3. Jamshedpur
Old Khakripara, Village & Post – Chhota Govindpur,
Jamshedpur, Dist. E. Singhbhum, Jharkhand – 831 015
2016 2016-17
As a part of Mission 18 strategy quality and 2016 – Certified CQ 15 for Welding process & CQ 9 for Heat
reliability strategy was initiated treatment process
Bagged Manchinist Super Shop floor 2016 Award 2016 – Certified as OHSAS 18001-2007
in Green Manufacturing Category.
2015 2013-15
Established Speciality Axles Plant 2015 – VDA 6.3 Standards approved for Meritor HVS (India) Ltd.
Manufacturing Unit supplies to MAN Truck
2015 – Heat treatment facility certified for Continuous Quality
Apollo Commercial Vehicle Component of Improvement (CQI) 9 Standards
the year 2015 Award for Tandem Axle for 8*8 2014 – Score 100 Team launched for Cost Reduction Projects
application. 2014 – Started commercial production at Jamshedpur Plant
2013 – Six Sigma Methodology launch
2013 – ISO/TS-16949:2009 Re-certified by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. for Automotive Axles Ltd. Mysuru
2013 – Received Service Quality Award from Ashok Leyland
2015 – Mission 18 project launched to improve Revenue,
profitability, reliability & quality of the product.
2012 2011-12
SAP Implementation successfully launched 2012 – ISO/TS-16949: 2009 certification by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. for Automotive Axles Ltd., Rudrapur Plant
‘EXCELLENCE’ Award for the best-in-class 2012 – ISO 1400: 2004 re-certification by Underwriters
performance in Quality by Ashok Leyland Laboratories Inc.
2011 – ISO 9000/TS-16949: 2009 Re-certification by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
2011 – Started commercial production at Rudrapur Plant
2011 –
Award for being the Best in category for Quality Capacity
Ramp up by Ashok Leyland
2010 2001-09
The QCLDM Award [Quality, Cost, Logistics, 2008 – Introduction of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) –
Development & Management] at the Supplier Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) Methodology
Summit by Ashok Leyland 2006 – ISO 14001: 2004 certification by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.
Integrating Total Productive Maintenance, Lean 2005 – ISO 9000/TS-16949 : 2002 certification by Underwriters
and Six Sigma Laboratories Inc.
2003 – Sale of Brake business to a new company –
KTMS Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
1998 1991-99
Export to Meritor Plant commenced 1998 – Meritor HVS (India) Ltd. incorporated to handle Design
5 1998 –
& Marketing
ISO 19001:1994 certification by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.
1990 1980-89
Export of SKD axles to Indonesia 1988 – Commercial production of Axle assembly started
1986 – Commercial production of brake assembly started
1984 – Commercial production of axle housings started
6 1981 – Established as a Joint Venture Company between Kalyani
Group and Meritor, USA
2 | Annual Report 2016-17
PAT
FY 13 146.24 FY 13 7,280.91
(` in mn)
(` in mn)
FY 14 128.60 FY 14 5,914.98
FY 15 199.63 FY 15 8,345.38
TOTAL REVENUE
FY 16 347.74 FY 16 10,875.44
FY 17 485.79 FY 17 11,488.17
FY 13 2,799.16 FY 13 583.97
(` in mn)
(` in mn)
EBIDTA
FY 14 2,892.41 FY 14 540.51
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
NETWORTH
FY 15 3,024.34 FY 15 706.87
FY 16 3,271.98 FY 16 963.20
Note: All the figures in the above bar charts are pertaining to the period from 1st April to 31st March
Business Review
FY 17 3,757.78 FY 17 1,142.19
(`)
EPS
PBT
FY 13 9.68 FY 13 214.31
Statutory Reports
(` in mn)
FY 14 8.51 FY 14 182.43
FY 15 13.21 FY 15 303.23
FY 16 23.01 FY 16 515.24
Financial Section
FY 17 32.15 FY 17 738.60
CHAIRMAN’S PERSPECTIVE
Dear Shareholders,
OUR PERFORMANCE
We are happy to report another successful year for
Automotive Axles Limited (AAL). We reported a 5.63%
revenue growth of ` 11,488 Million in FY 2016-
17, compared to ` 10,875 Million in FY 2015-16. We reinforced our concept of Built in
Simultaneously, our EBIDTA increased 18.58% to Quality (BIQ) to achieve world-class
` 1,142 Million in FY 2016-17 against ` 963 manufacturing standards through
Million in FY 2015-16. Our net profit grew by
39.70% to ` 486 Million in FY 2016-17 against
multiple initiatives. Our teams ensure
` 348 Million in FY 2015-16 and our earnings quality of products by following the
per share stood at to ` 32.15 in FY 2016-17, principle of ‘Don’t Accept, Don’t
compared to ` 23.01 in FY 2015-16, a growth Produce, Don’t Release’ defective
of 39.7%. Our strong performance was driven by
enhanced operational efficiency, stringent end-to-end products.
performance monitoring, increased input-output ratio
and better manpower productivity.
inclusive culture that awards and recognises quality
We have continued to upgrade our manufacturing services. We have a robust talent management system,
facilities through enhanced capacity and adoption of which helps us to organise need-based training
latest technologies, which will benefit us through better programmes.
productivity. Moreover, we have delivered on our
‘consistent quality pledge’ by ensuring precise ‘part Our company is on a firm growth track and we will
per million’ standards. continue to respond to opportunities, reinforce our
competitive advantage and play a larger role in
We reinforced our concept of Built in Quality (BIQ) India’s auto component industry. On behalf of the
to achieve world-class manufacturing standards Board of Directors, I must express my sincere gratitude
through multiple initiatives. Our teams ensure quality to our shareholders, employees, customers, business
of products by following the principle of ‘Don’t Accept, associates and other stakeholders for their trust and
Don’t Produce, Don’t Release’ defective products. support.
We also focused on sustainable business practices
like usage of rain harvested water for manufacturing Warm regards,
processes, installation of bio-gas plant and solar
rooftops. We also implemented energy-efficient lighting
solutions across shop floors. Dr. B N KALYANI
Chairman
TEAM AAL
At AAL, we believe our most important asset is our
people. We nurture our people by continuously
upgrading their skillsets. We also encourage diversity
in our workforce. We promote a performance-based
BOARD’S REPORT
To the Members,
Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting the 36th Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company
together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the financial period ended March 31, 2017:
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
(` in million)
Particulars 2016-2017 2015-2016
Total Revenue 11,488.17 10,875.44
Profit before depreciation & tax 1133.23 919.94
Less : Depreciation, amortization & Loss on assets discarded 394.63 404.70
Tax expenses 252.81 167.50
Profit After Tax 485.79 347.74
Balance of Profit from Previous Year 2546.45 2,298.81
Profit available for appropriation 3032.25 2,646.55
Appropriations :
Dividend for the year - 83.12
Tax on dividend - 16.98
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Surplus retained in Profit & Loss Account 3032.25 2,546.45
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL: The evaluation of all the Directors and the Board as a whole
As on March 31, 2017 there were seven (7) Directors on the was conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted
Board of your Company, consisting of four (4) Independent by the Board.
Directors, two (2) Non-Executive Directors of whom one is
the Chairman and one (1) Executive Director. None of the During the year 2016-17, Independent Directors met on
Directors have resigned or appointed during the year under February 6, 2017, discussed and reviewed the below:
review.
Performance of Non Independent Directors
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. Performance of the Chairman
Narayanaswamy Muthukumar, President & Whole Time
Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Performance of the Board Committees
Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offers himself
for re-appointment. Discussed on the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow
of information between the Company management and
Mr. S Ramkumar, Chief Financial Officer & Company the Board Members
Secretary retired from his office with effect from April 30,
2016 and Mr. Ranganathan Sankaran has been appointed Overall performance of the Company
as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from
April 1, 2016. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR THE BOARD
MEMBERS
Ms. Thejeshwini. N has been appointed as Company Your Company has in place a structured induction and
Secretary of the Company with effect from November 5, familiarization programme for all its Directors including
2016. Independent Directors and new appointee(s) to the Board.
Through such programs, the Directors are briefed on
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS the background of your Company, their roles, rights,
The Company has received declarations from all the responsibilities, nature of the industry in which it operates,
Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they business model operations, ongoing events etc.
meet with the criteria of independence and that there has
been no change in the circumstances which may affect their The Board members are provided with the necessary
status as independent director during the year as prescribed documents, brochures, reports and internal policies to
under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, enable them to familiarize with the Company’s procedure
2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing and practice.
Obligations and Disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Periodic presentation are made at the Board Meetings,
BOARD EVALUATION: Board Committee Meetings and Independent Directors
The Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal Annual Evaluation Meetings on business and overall performance updates of
needs to be made by the Board of its own performance and the Company, business strategy and risk involved.
that of its committees and individual Directors. Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure The details of programs for Familiarization for Independent
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, mandates that the Board shall Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can
monitor and review the Board evaluation framework. Pursuant be accessed at: www.autoaxle.com/Directors.aspx
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT Accordingly, as per the said requirements of the Act, M/s.
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(5) of the S R Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants
Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors’ Responsibility (Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004) are
Statement, your Directors make the following statements: proposed to be appointed as auditors for a period of 5
years commencing from the conclusion of 36th Annual
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year General Meeting till the conclusion of the 41st Annual
ended March 31, 2017, the applicable accounting General Meeting, subject to ratification by shareholders
standards have been followed along with proper every year, as may be applicable, in place of M/s.
explanation relating to material departures if any; Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants.
(b) we have selected such accounting policies and applied M/s. S R Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered
them consistently and made judgments and estimates Accountants, have consented to the said appointment,
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and confirmed that their appointment, if made, would
and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at be within the limits specified under Section 141(3)(g) of
March 31, 2017 and of the profit of the company for the Act. They have further confirmed that they are not
the year ended on that date; disqualified to be appointed as statutory auditor in terms
of the provisions of the proviso to Section 139(1), Section
(c) we have taken proper and sufficient care for the 141(2) and Section 141(3) of the Act and the provisions
maintenance of adequate accounting records in of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; recommend for the appointment of M/s. S R Batliboi
& Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, as statutory
(d) we have prepared the annual accounts on a going auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the
concern basis; 36th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 41st
Annual General Meeting, to the shareholders.
(e) we have laid down internal financial controls to be followed
by the company and that such internal financial controls The Notes on financial statement referred to in the
are adequate and were operating effectively; and Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and do not call for
any further comments. The Auditors’ Report does not
(f) we have devised proper systems to ensure compliance contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively. Further no frauds have been reported by the Auditors in
their reports.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS’ REPORT
a. Statutory Auditors b. Internal Auditor
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountant, The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors recommend
Bangalore (Firm Registration No.008072S) were for the re-appointment of M/s. Price Waterhouse & Co.
appointed as auditors of the Company since its inception. Bangalore, LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Internal Auditors
They were last re-appointed as auditors of the Company of the Company for the Financial Year 2017-18.
at 33rd Annual General Meeting held on February 5,
2015 as per the Companies Act, 2013. Currently, they c. Secretarial Auditor
are holding office of the auditors up to the conclusion of Pursuant to the provisions of the Section 204 of the
the 36th Annual General Meeting. As per second proviso Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under
to Section 139(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, (the Act), and based on the recommendations of the Audit
a transition period of three years from the commencement Committee, CS Pracheta M, Practicing Company
of the Act is provided to appoint a new auditor if the Secretary has been appointed to conduct Secretarial
existing auditor’s firm has already completed the tenure Audit of the Company’s secretarial and other related
as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. records for the Financial year 2016-17.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended A Certificate from an Independent Practicing Company Secretary
March 31, 2017 in form MR-3 is appended to this report confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate
under Annexure – A. Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid Regulation 34(3)
[(Schedule V (E)] of Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation for observations made by the Company Secretary (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
in practice: 2015 is attached to the Corporate Governance Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR Further, all transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus
INVESTMENT UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE approval so granted are reviewed and a statement giving
COMPANIES ACT, 2013 details of all related party transactions is placed before
Particulars of loans covered under section 186 of the the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their
Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the financial approval on a quarterly basis.
statement provided in this Annual Report. These loans are
primarily granted for furtherance of business of the borrowing In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act,
companies. 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 your Company
has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which
Your Company has not given any guarantee or provided is also available on Company’s website at www.autoaxle.
any security in connection with a loan to any other body com/Policy.aspx.
corporate or persons and has not made any investment in
the securities of any other body corporate. Related Party disclosures as per AS-18 have been provided
in Note 32 to the financial statement.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT &
REMUNERATION The particulars on RPTs in AOC 2 is annexed to the Report
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of executive as Annexure – F.
and independent directors to maintain the independence
of the Board, and separate its functions of governance and RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
management. On March 31, 2017, the Board consists of seven The Company has a robust risk management framework
members, one of whom is executive or whole-time director, comprising risk governance structure and defined risk
two are non executive directors and four are independent management processes. The risk governance structure of
directors out of which one is Independent Woman Director. the Company is a formal organisation structure with defined
roles and responsibilities for risk management.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for selection The processes and practices of risk management of the
and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel Company encompass risk identification, classification and
and Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration. evaluation. The Company identifies all strategic, operational
and financial risks that the Company faces, by assessing and
The Nomination and Remuneration policy is appended as analysing the latest trends in risk information available internally
Annexure - E to this report. and externally and using the same to plan for risk activities.
The Company has set up a Risk Management Committee DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT
to review the risks faced by the Company and monitor OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
the development and deployment of risk mitigation action PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
plans and the status is updated to the members of the Audit Your Company has always believed in providing a safe
Committee and the Board of Directors on quarterly basis. workplace for every individual working in Company’s
premise through various interventions and practices. The
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR): Company always endeavours to create and provide an
The Company has been carrying out various Corporate environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. These activities are in including sexual harassment.
terms of section 135 read with Schedule VII of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility In terms of provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women
Policy) Rules, 2014. During the year the Company has spent at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
` 3.83 Million on various CSR activities. 2013, the Company has formulated a Policy to prevent
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace. During the
The Annual Report on CSR activities that includes details year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the
about the CSR policy developed and implemented by Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
the Company and CSR initiatives taken during the year is Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
appended to the Report as Annexure – G.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS No significant or material orders were passed by the
Discussion on state of Company’s affairs has been covered Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going
as part of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA). concern status and Company’s operations in future.
MDA for the year under review, as stipulated under Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY,
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is presented in AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
a separate section forming part of the Annual Report. COMPANY
There were no adverse material changes or commitments
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS occurred after March 31, 2017 which may affect the financial
REPORT position of the Company or may require disclosure.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(e) of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Management Discussion Your Company does not have any subsidiary, joint venture
and Analysis Report is presented in a separate section nor any associates.
forming part of the Annual Report.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
VIGIL MECHANISM There are no change in the nature of business of your
Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, Company.
moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly the Board
of Directors have formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the During the year 2016-17, your Company was conferred with
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of Securities and awards and recognition as listed below:
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulations, 2015. Under the policy the 1. Machinist Super Shop Floor 2016 Award in Green
Directors and Employees are free to report any violation of Manufacturing Category on May 26, 2016 at Pune.
the applicable laws and regulations and the code of conduct
of the Company. The reportable matters are to be disclosed 2. During Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) 7th
to the Audit Committee. During the year under review, the Regional Convention Quality Concepts-Kaizen Award
Company has not received any complaints under the said held on May 22, 2016 at Vidyavardhaka College,
mechanism.
Mysuru your Company bagged 13 gold awards, 1 year. Your Directors sincerely convey their appreciation to
silver award and 1 bronze award. customers, shareholders, bankers, business associates,
regulatory and government authorities for their continued
3. Your Company won Quality Circle Forum of India support.
(QCFI) – Chapter Convention of Quality Concepts
Kaizen Awards at Coimbatore on October 15, 2016 Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation
and QCFI – CCQC 2016 Kaizen Awards at Bangalore for the continued co-operation and support extended by
on October 23, 2016. Kalyani Group, Pune, and Meritor Inc., USA
ANNEXURE A
[Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
(vi) No laws are specifically applicable to the Company. I further report that based on the compliance
mechanism at the Company and based on the quarterly
I have also examined compliance with the applicable compliance report of the management to the Board,
clauses of the following: there are adequate systems and processes in the
company commensurate with the size and operations
(i) Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of of the company to monitor and ensure compliance with
Company Secretaries of India and notified by the applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Central Government.
I further report that during the audit period, there are
(ii) Uniform Listing Agreements with the Stock no specific events/actions having a major bearing on
Exchanges and the Securities and Exchange the Company’s affairs in pursuance of the laws, rules,
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure regulations, guidelines etc referred to above.
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and noted the
following: Place : Mysuru Pracheta. M
Date : 18th May, 2017 Company Secretary in practice
During the period under review the Company has ACS No.: A22452
complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, C P No.: 9838
Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned
above except subject to the following observation: To,
The Members of
a. Certain procedural compliances prescribed under Automotive Axles Limited,
the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of Board of
Directors are to be complied. My Secretarial Audit Report of even date is to be read
alongwith this letter.
I further report that
1. The maintenance of Secretarial records is the
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted responsibility of the management of the Company.
with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non- Further, the Company is also responsible for
Executive Directors and Independent Directors. During devising proper systems and processes to ensure the
the year, there was no changes in the composition of compliance of the various statutory requirements and
the Board, except that there was regularization of the Governance systems.
Independent Director, which was done in compliance
with the provisions of the Act. 2. It is the responsibility of the management of the
Company to ensure that the systems and processes
Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the devised are operating effectively and efficiently.
Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda
were sent at least seven days in advance and a system 3. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these
exists for seeking and obtaining further information and secretarial records based on our audit.
clarification on the agenda items before the meeting
and for meaningful participation in the meeting. 4. I have followed the audit practices and process as were
appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the
Based on the management representation, majority correctness of the contents of the Secretarial records.
decision is carried through while the dissenting The verification was done on test basis to ensure
members’ views are captured and recorded as part of that correct facts are reflected in Secretarial records.
the minutes, though no such views were available in the I believe that the process and practices, I followed
minutes and the management has informed that there provide a reasonable basis for my opinion.
were no dissenting views.
5. I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness the responsibility of the management. My examination
of financial records and books of accounts of the was limited to the verification of procedure on test
Company and hence unable to comment on the basis.
compliance with the fiscal laws.
8. The Secretarial Audit report is neither an assurance
6. Wherever required, I have obtained the Management as to the future viability of the Company nor of the
representation about the Compliance of laws, rules efficacy or effectiveness with which the management
and regulations and happening of events etc. has conducted the affairs of the Company
ANNEXURE B
Information as per Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY :
(a) The steps taken or impact on 1. Switch over from LPG operated Forklift to Battery operated Rental Forklift for reduction
conservation of energy of LPG consumption
2. Installation of Energy efficient Air compressors in place for new shot peening machine
3. Installation of 30 kWp Roof top Solar Power Plant for Brakes Plant
4. Installation and Commissioning of 150W Induction lamp in place of 250W Metal
Halide Lamp for shop floor to reduce power consumption
5. Replacing 400W focus lamp with 120W LED lamp for Peripheral area to reduce
power consumption with standard illumination
6. Canteen Peripheral Lighting are illuminated with Solar Power and 9W LED Lights
7. Installation Eclipse make Burner and Recuperators for Sealed Quench Furnace and
Pusher furnace
8. Installation of Biogas plant to reduce LPG consumption at Canteen
(b) The steps taken by the company for 1. Green Power Purchase under Group captive mechanism
utilizing alternate sources of energy 2. Perpetuation of Power purchase through Indian energy exchange
3. 100kWp roof top Solar power plant at Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) / Unit-II area
4. Installation of LED lights for shop office area in place of Compact Fluorescent lamps
to reduce energy and improve life –
5. Installation of 120W LED lights for peripheral area to reduce energy and improve life
6. Installation of Variable Frequency Drive (vfd) panel for Heat treatment cooling Tower
7. Endo gas generator
8. Air Compressor Automation for reduction of power Consumption
9. Installation of Auto Power Factor Correction Relay Panel (APFCR) panel for Power
Factor Improvement across the plant
10. Solar hot water for component washing machines
(c) The Capital investment on energy Your Company made capital investments amounting to ` 39.70 Mn during the financial
conservation equipment’s. year 2016-17 on energy conservation equipment which resulted in savings of ` 12.50 Mn.
2. The benefits derived like product Web forming trials in progress for controls and better quality.
improvement, cost reduction, Hub case resourcing for scrap reduction
product development or import Cast Housings localised, with current being imported.
substitution MT 846 new product a medium duty hub reduction axle which a value proposition to
the customer for better durability.
Design of axle for overseas market under new housing for MT1497 and MS160 with
higher housing thickness to protect against overloads.
TLB axle is the new axle to grab the opportunity in the off-highway market.
Axle efficiency and durability to improve in the new 15I axle.
Tridem axle with the special Inter axle differential for splitting the three axles with
equal torque for all 3 axles required for speciality axles for both the Indian & global
market requirements.
3. In case of imported technology NIL
(imported during the last 3 years
reckoned from the beginning of
financial year) :
a. Details of technology imported
b. The year of import
c. Whether the technology been
fully absorbed
d. If not fully absorbed, areas
where absorption has not taken
place and the reasons thereof
4. Expenditure on R & D NIL
a. Capital
b. Recurring
c. Total
d. Total R & D expenditure as a
percentage to total turnover
Earned Nil, as all the sales for export are routed through Meritor HVS (India) Ltd.,
Mysuru in INR
ANNEXURE C
Statement of Disclosure of Remuneration U/s 197 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
I.
(i) the ratio of the remuneration of Whole Time Director, 21:1
Dr.N.Muthukumar to the median remuneration of the employees
of the company for the financial year;
(ii) the percentage increase in remuneration of :
(a) Whole-time Director 10%
(b) Chief Financial Officer 9%
(c) Company Secretary 15%
(iii) the percentage increase in the median remuneration of 8%
employees in the financial year;
(iv) the number of permanent employees on the rolls of company as 372
on March 31 2017;
(v) average percentile increase already made in the salaries of Average percentage increase made in the salaries of the
employees other than the managerial personnel in the last employees other than managerial personnel in the last
financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in financial year i.e. 2016-17 was 8% whereas the increase in the
the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point managerial remuneration for 2016-17 was 11%.
out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the
managerial remuneration;
It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration paid during the year is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
II. Information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule
5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration to Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Sl. Name Age Designation Remuneration Qualification Experience Date of Last Related to
No (`) (years) employment employment any Director
1 Dr. N Muthukumar 52 President & 1,27,30,567/- M. Sc., MBA, 29 16-Apr-08 TTK Limited No
Whole Time Phd
Director
2 Mr. Ranganathan S 50 Chief Financial 61,67,331/- B.com, CA, 23 6-May-15 Circor Flow No
Officer Cost & Works Technologies
Accountancy India Pvt Ltd
3 Mr. Shivakumar R 54 Sr. General 48,45,017/- BE (Mech), 32 4-Jan-85 NA No
Manager - MS(Engineering
Manufacturing & Business
Factory Manager Management)
4 Mr. Muthusamy E 56 Dy. General 39,71,753/- Dip(Electrical), 36 2-May-08 TVS Motor No
Manager– B. Sc. Company Ltd
MFE Systems, (Engineering
Capex, Projects, Technology),
Footprint & IED MS(Mfg. Mgt)
5 Mr. Muraleekrishnan V 48 Dy. General 38,02,125 /- B. Tech, M. 23 13-Oct-08 M & M No
Manager- Tech
Mission 18
6 Mr. Satish K S 52 General 31,87,489/- Dip (Mech) 30 22-Nov-00 Gleason No
Manager- Works India
Quality & Pvt Ltd
Service
Sl. Name Age Designation Remuneration Qualification Experience Date of Last Related to
No (`) (years) employment employment any Director
7 Mr. Manjunatha S 56 Dy. General 25,19,216/- MSW, LLB 30 3-Sep-12 Bosch Ltd No
Manager-ER/IR
8 Mr. Abdul Kareem 51 Dy. General 26,13,725/- Dip (Mech) 30 17-Jan-87 NA No
Manager
– Brakes
Manufacturing
& Specialty Axles
(Plant 2)
9 Mr. Murali Barki B 55 Dy. General 25,57,128/- BE(Mech) 27 1-Jul-94 Beaver No
Manager Automotive
- Strategic (P) Ltd
Sourcing
10 Mr. Sankar R 50 Head-Sales 24,49,238/- Dip (Mech) 27 1-Apr-12 Meritor HVS No
Administration (India) Ltd
(Axles & Brakes)
& Customer
Support
Notes:
1. The nature of the employment is permanent
2. None of the employees hold any share in the Company
3. Gross Remuneration includes Salary, Allowances and other perks like Leave Travel Allowance, Medical reimbursement
and Company’s contribution towards Provident Fund, Gratuity and Superannuation.
ANNEXURE D
Sr. No. Name and Description of main products / NIC Code of the Product/ % to total turnover of the
services service company
1 Rear Drive Axles 29301 70
2 Brakes 29301 18
3 Other Parts 29301 12
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL BREAKUP AS PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EQUITY)
i. Category-wise Share Holding
Category of Shareholders No. of Shares held at the beginning of No. of Shares held at the end of the year % change during
the year - 01.04.2016 - 31.03.2017 the year
Demat Physical Total % of Total Demat Physical Total % of Total
Shares Shares
A. Promoters
(1) Indian
a) Individual/HUF - - - - - - - - -
b) Central Govt. or State Govt. - - - - - - - - -
c) Bodies Corporates 5367806 - 5367806 35.52 5367806 - 5367806 35.52 -
Category of Shareholders No. of Shares held at the beginning of No. of Shares held at the end of the year % change during
the year - 01.04.2016 - 31.03.2017 the year
Demat Physical Total % of Total Demat Physical Total % of Total
Shares Shares
d) Bank/FI - - - - - - - - -
e) Any other - - - - - - - - -
SUB TOTAL:(A) (1) 5367806 - 5367806 35.52 5367806 - 5367806 35.52 -
(2) Foreign
a) NRI- Individuals - - - - - - - - -
b) Other Individuals - - - - - - - - -
c) Bodies Corp. 5367275 - 5367275 35.52 5367275 - 5367275 35.52 -
d) Banks/FI - - - - - - - - -
e) Any other… - - - - - - - - -
SUB TOTAL (A) (2) 5367275 - 5367275 35.52 5367275 - 5367275 35.52 -
Total Shareholding of Promoter 10735081 - 10735081 71.04 10735081 - 10735081 71.04 -
(A)= (A)(1)+(A)(2)
B. Public Shareholding
(1) Institutions
a) Mutual Funds 2341239 938 2342177 15.50 2003203 938 2004141 13.26 -2.24
b) Banks/FI - - - - 4462 - 4462 0.03 0.03
c) Central govt - - - - - - - - -
d) State Govt. - - - - - - - - -
e) Venture Capital Fund - - - - - - - - -
f) Insurance Companies - - - - - - - - -
g) FIIS 27664 - 27664 0.18 34280 34280 0.23 0.05
h) Foreign Venture - - - - - - - - -
Capital Funds
i) Others (specify) - - - - - - - - -
SUB TOTAL (B)(1): 2368903 938 2369841 15.68 2041945 938 2042883 13.52 -2.16
(2) Non Institutions
a) Bodies corporates
i) Indian 988302 114 988416 6.54 883871 114 883985 5.85 -0.69
ii) Overseas - - - - - - - -
b) Individuals
i) Individual shareholders 632443 122885 755328 5.00 1040747 119231 1159978 7.68 2.68
holding nominal share capital
upto ` 1 lakhs
ii) Individuals shareholders 148724 - 148724 0.98 172851 - 172851 1.14 0.16
holding nominal share capital
in excess of ` 1 lakhs
C) Others (specify)
NRI 22217 100 22317 0.15 66900 100 67000 0.44 0.29
Clearing Member 92268 - 92268 0.61 50197 - 50197 0.33 -0.28
SUB TOTAL (B)(2): 1883954 123099 2007053 13.28 2214566 119445 2334011 15.44 2.16
Total Public Shareholding 4252857 124037 4376894 28.96 4256511 120383 4376894 28.96 0.00
(B)= (B)(1)+(B)(2)
C. Shares held by Custodian - - - - - - - - -
for GDRs & ADRs
Grand Total (A+B+C) 14987938 124037 15111975 100.00 14991592 120383 15111975 100.00 0.00
iv. Shareholding pattern of top ten shareholders (other than Directors & Promoters)
Shareholding at the Cumulative shareholding
Sl. No. NAME OF THE beginning of the year - during the year
SHARE HOLDER 01.04.2016 (01.04.2016 - 31.03.2017)
No. of % of Total Date Increase/ Reason No of % of Total Shares
Shares Shares of the Decrease in Shares of the Company
Company Share Holding
1 RELIANCE CAPITAL 911007 6.03 01.04.2016 - - 911007 6.03
TRUSTEE COMPANY 22.04.2016 -240 Transfer 910767 6.03
LIMITED A/C 13.05.2016 -11798 Transfer 898969 5.95
RELIANCE VISION 20.05.2016 -1233 Transfer 897736 5.94
FUND. 27.05.2016 -6752 Transfer 890984 5.90
17.06.2016 -6232 Transfer 884752 5.85
09.09.2016 -32513 Transfer 852239 5.64
16.09.2016 -26315 Transfer 825924 5.47
23.09.2016 -10994 Transfer 814930 5.39
30.09.2016 -18763 Transfer 796167 5.27
07.10.2016 -3405 Transfer 792762 5.25
21.10.2016 -762 Transfer 792000 5.24
28.10.2016 -5835 Transfer 786165 5.20
04.11.2016 -5538 Transfer 780627 5.17
31.03.2017 -9267 Transfer 771360 5.10
3 UTI-MID CAP FUND 371678 2.46 01.04.2016 NO MOVEMENT DURING THE YEAR
31.03.2017 371678 2.46
10 RAPID ESTATES PVT 60000 0.40 01.04.2016 NO MOVEMENT DURING THE YEAR
LTD 31.03.2017 60000 0.40
V. INDEBTEDNESS:
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/ accrued but not due for payment
ANNEXURE E
The Board of Directors of Automotive Axles Limited (“the 2.2. Board means Board of Directors of the Company.
Company”) constituted the “Nomination and Remuneration
Committee” (“Committee”) at the Meeting held on April, 29 2.3. Directors mean Directors of the Company.
2014 with immediate effect.
2.4. Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) means
1. OBJECTIVE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and 2.4.1. Whole-time Directors;
this Policy shall be in compliance with Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to 2.4.2. Chief Financial Officer; and
time, read along with the applicable rules thereto and
Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure 2.4.3. Company Secretary;
Requirements) Regulation, 2015. The Key Objectives
of the Committee would be: 2.5. Listing Agreement means Agreement, as amended
from time to time, executed with Stock Exchanges
1.1. To guide the Board in relation to appointment and for Listing of Securities of the Company.
removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
(hereinafter referred to as “KMP”) and Senior 2.6. Senior Management means personnel of
Management. the Company who are members of its core
management team being functional heads not
1.2. To evaluate the performance of the members of below grade of Senior Vice President.
the Board and provide necessary report to the
Board for further evaluation of the Board. 3. ROLE OF COMMITTEE
3.1. Matters to be dealt with, perused and recommended
1.3. To recommend to the Board on Remuneration to the Board by the Nomination and Remuneration
payable to the Directors, KMP and Senior Committee
Management.
The Committee shall:
1.4. To provide to KMP and Senior Management
reward linked directly to their effort, performance, 3.1.1.
Formulate the criteria for determining
dedication and achievement relating to the qualifications, positive attributes and
Company’s operations. independence of a director.
1.7. To develop a succession plan for the Board and to 3.1.3. Recommend to the Board, appointment
regularly review the plan; and removal of Director, KMP and Senior
Management Personnel.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. Act means the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules 3.2. Policy for appointment and removal of Director,
framed thereunder, as amended from time to time. KMP and Senior Management
3.2.1. Appointment criteria and qualifications not exceeding five years at a time.
No re-appointment shall be made
a)
The Committee shall identify and earlier than one year before the
ascertain the integrity, qualification, expiry of term.
expertise and experience of the
person for appointment as Director, b)
Independent Director:
KMP or at Senior Management
level and recommend to the Board
An Independent Director shall
his / her appointment. hold office for a term up to five
consecutive years on the Board of
b) A person should possess adequate the Company and will be eligible
qualification, expertise and for re-appointment on passing of a
experience for the position he / she special resolution by the Company
is considered for appointment. The and disclosure of such appointment
Committee has discretion to decide in the Board’s Report.
whether qualification, expertise and
experience possessed by a person 3.2.3. Evaluation
are sufficient / satisfactory for the
concerned position. The Committee shall carry out yearly
evaluation of performance of every
c) The Company shall not appoint or Director, KMP and Senior Management
continue the employment of any Personnel as per the performance
person as Whole-time Director who evaluation policy of the Company.
has attained the age of seventy
years. Provided that the term of the 3.2.4. Removal
person holding this position may
be extended beyond the age of Due to reasons for any disqualification
seventy years with the approval of mentioned in the Act or under any other
shareholders by passing a special applicable Act, rules and regulations
resolution based on the explanatory thereunder, the Committee may
statement annexed to the notice recommend, to the Board with reasons
for such motion indicating the recorded in writing, removal of a
justification for extension of Director, KMP or Senior Management
appointment beyond seventy years. Personnel subject to the provisions and
compliance of the said Act, rules and
d)
The Committee shall decide on regulations.
whether to extend or continue the
term of appointment of Independent 3.2.5. Retirement
director, on the basis of the report
of performance evaluation of
The Director, KMP and Senior
Independent directors. Management Personnel shall retire as per
the applicable provisions of the Act and
3.2.2. Term / Tenure the prevailing policy of the Company.
The Board will have the discretion
a)
Whole-time Director: to retain the Director, KMP, Senior
Management Personnel in the same
The Company shall appoint or position/ remuneration or otherwise
re-appoint any person as its even after attaining the retirement age,
Whole-time Director for a term for the benefit of the Company.
3.3.
Policy relating to the Remuneration for the e) In case any difficulty or doubt arises in
Whole-time / Executive Director, KMP and Senior the interpretation or implementation
Management Personnel of this Policy, the decision of the
Chairman of the Company shall be
3.3.1. General: final. In exceptional circumstances,
the Chairman shall be authorized
a)
The remuneration / compensation to exercise functions vested in the
/ commission etc. to the Whole- committee in so far as these relate to
time Director, KMP and Senior Key Managerial Personnel covered
Management Personnel will be under Clauses 2.4.3, 2.4.4 and
determined by the Committee the Senior Management; provided
and recommended to the Board however that such actions taken by
for approval. The remuneration / the Chairman shall be placed before
compensation / commission etc. the Committee for ratification in the
shall be subject to the prior/post succeeding meeting.
approval of the shareholders of the
Company and Central Government, 3.3.2. Remuneration to Whole-time / Executive
wherever required. Director, KMP and Senior Management
Personnel:
b)
The remuneration and commission
to be paid to the Whole-time a)
Fixed pay:
Director shall be in accordance
with the percentage / slabs / The Whole-time Director/ KMP and
conditions laid down in the Articles Senior Management Personnel shall be
of Association of the Company and eligible for a monthly remuneration as
as per the provisions of the Act. may be approved by the Board on the
recommendation of the Committee. The
c)
Increments to the existing breakup of the pay scale and quantum
remuneration/compensation of perquisites including, employer’s
structure may be recommended by contribution to P.F, pension scheme,
the Committee to the Board which medical expenses, club fees etc. shall
should be within the slabs approved be decided and approved by the Board/
by the Shareholders in the case of the Person authorized by the Board on
Whole-time Director. the recommendation of the Committee
and approved by the shareholders and
d)
Where any insurance is taken Central Government, wherever required.
by the Company on behalf of
its Whole-time Director, Chief b)
Minimum Remuneration:
Financial Officer, the Company
Secretary and any other employees If, in any financial year, the Company has
for indemnifying them against any no profits or its profits are inadequate,
liability, the premium paid on such the Company shall pay remuneration to
insurance shall not be treated as its Whole-time Director in accordance
part of the remuneration payable with the provisions of Schedule V of
to any such personnel. Provided the Act and if it is not able to comply
that if such person is proved to be with such provisions, with the previous
guilty, the premium paid on such approval of the Central Government.
insurance shall be treated as part of
the remuneration. c) Provisions for excess remuneration:
If any Whole-time Director draws or 4.2 Minimum two (2) members shall constitute a
receives, directly or indirectly by way of quorum for the Committee meeting.
remuneration any such sums in excess
of the limits prescribed under the Act or 4.3 Membership of the Committee shall be disclosed
without the prior sanction of the Central in the Annual Report.
Government, where required, he / she
shall refund such sums to the Company 4.4 Term of the Committee shall be continued unless
and until such sum is refunded, hold it terminated by the Board of Directors.
in trust for the Company. The Company
shall not waive recovery of such sum 5. CHAIRPERSON
refundable to it unless permitted by the 5.1 Chairperson of the Committee shall be an
Central Government. Independent Director.
3.3.3.
Remuneration to Non- Executive / 5.2 Chairperson of the Company may be appointed
Independent Director: as a member of the Committee but shall not be a
Chairman of the Committee.
a) Remuneration / Commission:
5.3 In the absence of the Chairperson, the members
The remuneration / commission shall of the Committee present at the meeting shall
be fixed as per the slabs and conditions choose one amongst them to act as Chairperson.
mentioned in the Articles of Association
of the Company and the Act. 5.4 Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee meeting could be present at the Annual
b)
Sitting Fees: General Meeting or may nominate some other
member to answer the shareholders’ queries.
The Non- Executive / Independent
Director may receive remuneration by 6. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS
way of fees for attending meetings of The meeting of the Committee shall be held at such
Board or Committee thereof. Provided regular intervals as may be required.
that the amount of such fees shall not
exceed ` 1,00,000/- (Rupees One 7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Lac Only) per meeting of the Board or 7.1 A member of the Committee is not entitled to
Committee or such amount as may be be present when his or her own remuneration
prescribed by the Central Government is discussed at a meeting or when his or her
from time to time. performance is being evaluated.
c)
Commission: 7.2 The Committee may invite such executives, as
it considers appropriate, to be present at the
Commission may be paid within the meetings of the Committee.
monetary limit approved by shareholders,
subject to the limit not exceeding 1% of 8. SECRETARY
the profits of the Company computed as The Company Secretary of the Company shall act as
per the applicable provisions of the Act. Secretary of the Committee.
4. MEMBERSHIP 9. VOTING
4.1 The Committee shall consist of a minimum 3 9.1 Matters arising for determination at Committee
non-executive directors, majority of them being meetings shall be decided by a majority of votes
independent. of Members present and voting and any such
decision shall for all purposes be deemed a 10.9 Delegating any of its powers to one or more of its
decision of the Committee. members or the Secretary of the Committee;
10.4 Determining the appropriate size, diversity and 11.2 to approve the remuneration of the Senior
composition of the Board; Management including key managerial personnel
of the Company maintaining a balance between
10.5 Setting a formal and transparent procedure for fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long
selecting new Directors for appointment to the term performance objectives appropriate to the
Board; working of the Company.
10.6 Developing a succession plan for the Board and 11.3 to delegate any of its powers to one or more of
Senior Management and regularly reviewing the its members or the Secretary of the Committee.
plan;
11.4 to consider any other matters as may be requested
10.7 Evaluating the performance of the Board by the Board.
members and Senior Management in the context
of the Company’s performance from business 11.5 Professional indemnity and liability insurance for
and compliance perspective; Directors and senior management.
10.8
Making recommendations to the Board 12. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING
concerning any matters relating to the Proceedings of all meetings must be minuted and signed
continuation in office of any Director at any by the Chairman of the Committee at the subsequent
time including the suspension or termination of meeting. Minutes of the Committee meetings will
service of an Executive Director as an employee be tabled at the subsequent Board and Committee
of the Company subject to the provision of the meeting.
law and their service contract.
ANNEXURE F
FORM AOC – 2
(Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered into by the company with related parties referred to in
sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transactions under third proviso
thereto:
d. Salient terms of the contracts or arrangements or transactions including the value, if any Nil
h. Date on which the special resolution was passed in general meeting as required under first proviso to section 188 Nil
d. Salient terms of the contracts or arrangements or In tune with the market parameters.
transactions including the value, if any: Estimated annual transaction value of ` 25,000 Million
for a period of five (5) years starting from 1st October,
2014.
ANNEXURE G
The company’s CSR policy can be accessed at: www. 5. Details of CSR spent during the financial
autoaxle.com/Policy.aspx year:
(a) Total amount to be spent for the financial year:
` 6.67 Million
(c) Manner in which the amount spent during the financial year is detailed below: (Amt. in Actual)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S. CSR project Sector in Projects or programs Amount Amount Cumulative Amount spent
No or activity which the at outlay spent on the expenditure Directly or through
identified project is (budget) projects (INR) in INR Implementing
covered (INR) agency
1 Building of Promotion of 1. G
overnment higher 460,000 460,000 460,000 Through Kalisu
Libraries Education primary school at Foundation
Hootagalli, Mysuru,
Karnataka
2. G
overnment higher
primary school at
Hinkal, Mysuru,
Karnataka
2 Public Sanitation Mysuru, Karnataka 6,887,500 3,374,708 6,237,658 Direct
Convenience
facility at
Chamundi Hill
Total 7,347,500 3,834,708 6,697,658
Reduction (SCR) technology to reduce Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) vehicles (LCV) segment. The LCV segment registered a
levels, besides change in other aggregates like the radiators, growth of 7.9% in FY 2016-17compared to a marginal
drivelines, axle reduction ratio etc. depending on the vehicle decline in FY 2015-16 on year-on-year basis.
applications. The monotonous tasks involved in the vehicle
conversion and the liquidation of piled up inventory will In contrast, the medium and heavy commercial vehicles
impact the June 2017 quarter as the sales by and large is (M & HCV) segment reported flat sales during the year
likely to be subdued, while the market uptick is expected to because a) weak replacement-led demand, b) subdued
happen from July 2017 onwards. freight demand from industrial segments, which took a
further hit post demonetisation and c) lower than expected
The key changes to the axles due to BS-IV for certain pre-buying (ahead of the implementation of BS-IV emission
applications involved change of reduction ratio to the norms), despite high discounts being offered by the industry.
shallower ones and input flanges in order to ensure matching
performance levels. Your company was cautiously monitoring During the year, the bus segment contributed 14% to industry
and coordinating with the OEMs to ensure no impact of any sales and witnessed a growth of 5.7% in sales volume. It
risks arising out of the emission norms change and successfully was steered by a stable demand from almost all segments
sailed through to the BS-IV regime conditions. including the State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs),
schools and colleges as well as corporate travel.
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
Some of the major Government of India (GoI) initiatives that PASSENGER VEHICLE SEGMENT
will influence the automobile industry are as follows: During FY 2016-17, domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales
crossed three million milestone for the first time and clocked
The GoI plans to introduce a new Green Urban overall growth of 9.2%. In FY 2016-17, domestic passenger
Transport Scheme with a central assistance of about vehicle sales grew by 10% in the backdrop of 20.9% growth
US$ 3.75 billion. It will be aimed at boosting the in utility vehicle (UV) segment; followed by 8.2% growth in
growth of urban transport along low carbon path for passenger car segment. The top three original equipment
substantial reduction in pollution. manufacturers (OEMs) in this segment continue to maintain
their leadership position.
GoI aims to make automobile manufacturing the main
driver of ‘Make in India’ initiative. This is because it is The key highlight of Indian passenger vehicle industry was
expected that passenger vehicles market will triple to the overwhelming exports growth. Indian OEMs are focusing
9.4 million units by 2026, as highlighted in the Auto on utilising space capacity in domestic operations as export
Mission Plan (AMP) 2016-26. hub for small cars and compact utility vehicles. Strong
response to new launches in the compact UV segment was
The government wants to promote eco-friendly cars in the primary key for growth in this segment.
the country such as CNG based vehicle, hybrid vehicle
and electric vehicle. In addition, GoI has made it TRACTORS
mandatory to blend 5% ethanol in petrol. For tractors, domestic industry demand remains healthy
as volumes continue to grow at a moderate pace. Tractor
A scheme for faster adoption and manufacturing of volumes reported a growth trajectory during FY 2016-17
electric and hybrid vehicles in India is on its way, under (growth in volumes of 17.5% in 11 months on a year on
the National Electric Mobility Mission 2020. This will year basis). After a minor blip in its growth momentum in
encourage progressive induction of reliable, affordable November 2016 due to demonetisation, domestic volumes
and efficient electric and hybrid vehicles in the country. have recovered over the past few months. The industry
volumes reported a moderate growth in the December
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SEGMENT 2016-February 2017 period. In March 2017, leading
The domestic commercial vehicle (CV) industry ended FY tractor OEMs reported robust double digit growths in
2016-17 with a growth rate of 4.2% in terms of volume. The domestic volumes, thereby pointing to continuation of
sector was largely driven by recovery in the light commercial growth momentum in the industry.
To improve safety, health and environment standards, Initiated capacity expansion projects to ramp up
we enhanced our environment management systems production to cater to increased market requirement
by adopting ISO 14001 & BS OHSAS 18001. We have
successfully completed the assessment audit and have been o Layout change activities
awarded OHSAS certification.
o Low-cost automation to meet increased
During the year under review, the Company took various requirement of Tandem axles
other initiatives, including:
Simplified product layout inspection by installing 3D
Contributed to environmental wellbeing by using Scanning Machine
rain water harvesting for manufacturing processes,
recharging systems and participating in green nurturing Separated export production line and commissioned
programmes, among others. These initiatives have specialty axles plant to cater to the demand for
resulted in the reduction of raw water consumption by customised axles
40%, over a span of four years.
Installed induction lamps for shop floor illumination -
Installed bio gas plant; and the generated fuel is used reduced 47% of power consumption
for cooking in canteen
Installed 30KW roof top solar plant at brakes plant to
Launched Mission 18 team initiative to drive reduce power consumption – effective reduction of 5%
organisation-wide improvement and align it to the
objective of revenue growth and cost savings Commenced power factor improvement activity for
better energy conservation - sustain at 0.98.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
(` in Million)
Key highlights 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
(1st April – (1st April – (1st October (1st October – (1st October –
31st March) 31st March) – 31st March) 30th September) 30th September)
(6 months)
Total Revenue 11,488.17 10,875.44 4,617.04 6,825.77 6,441.64
Profit before Depreciation & Tax 1,133.23 909.66 338.03 553.40 470.87
Profit After Tax 485.79 347.74 105.42 181.79 126.98
Earnings Per Share (`) 32.15 23.01 6.98 12.03 8.40
TALENT MANAGEMENT levels. These include quarterly and monthly town hall
Human capital is the sum of workforce’s skill and gatherings, group meetings and meeting of women
knowledge, without which no company can function. Thus, employees once in a quarter. Besides, we organised
it is a prerequisite for us to develop our human assets to suit quality and customer feedback meeting, one-on-one
the Company’s business needs. AAL focuses on bringing discussions with key employees and group meetings to
talented people on-board and hone their skills through focus on top talent, among others.
training.
In-house Magazine: We publish a quarterly in-house
We believe in diversity of workforce and value every viewpoint magazine called ‘Parivarthane’. It covers various
put forth by our people. Accordingly, we have designed a events including, sports, cultural activities, new product
diversity and inclusion awareness programme, where launches, important visits to the Company, awards and
employees discuss what inclusion means to them, and how accolades received by the Company and management
it impacts their day-to-day work. messages to employees.
We encourage a progressive, high performing and inclusive Safety and Emergency Preparedness Training: We
culture that recognises and rewards strengths, restores give safety priority at AAL. Various safety trainings are
empowerment (dignity), improves communication and provided to employees by internal and external trainers.
reduces conflict. We motivate our people to collaborate All our processes are covered after Hazard Identification
and innovate with experts as we believe these set us apart and Risk Assessment (HIRA), reducing risk factor from
from competitors. Our talent management processes help high to low. This helps lessen accidents and near misses
identify, develop and promote high calibre individuals to at sites. Besides, we have an on-site emergency plan
support the organisation’s future leadership needs. With us, prepared and approved from Department of Factories
employees enjoy numerous opportunities for personal and and Boilers Office, Karnataka.
professional growth at multiple locations in India.
Additionally, we provide periodic safety audits that
Moreover, we understand working in a global organisation addresses potential hazards and abnormalities
requires flexibility to work in a matrix team and often with immediately. Our routine on-site emergency is
team members not physically in the same location. Working prepared through mock drills. Moreover, we keep well-
in virtual teams requires understanding diverse perspectives, trained emergency in all shifts to attend any eventual
recognising the challenges and benefits and identifying the emergencies.
expectations as well as responsibilities of each team member.
At AAL, we are trying to make this process seamless. Occupational Health Centre: Our Occupational Health
Centre (OHC) has qualified doctors, paramedical staff
During FY 2016-17, we successfully rolled out key HR and emergency medical equipment for all employees.
initiatives and talent management processes, including: OHC also conducts health awareness programmes
every month for all employees through external doctors.
Employees are treated with respect/ dignity
Rewards and recognitions: We acknowledge employee
They are motivated to give quality output achievements to motivate them and promote their
interest towards the organisation. We felicitate
They have a sense of belongingness employees for every month, innovative ideas, special
achievements. Besides, AAL rewards the children of its
They have the freedom to suggest and participate employees to encourage meritocracy.
The highlights of aforesaid key HR initiatives and talent Employee engagement: We encourage the concept
management processes include: of one team. We have launched local employee
satisfaction surveys, and action plans for this.
Communication: We have successfully implemented a Additionally, we engage our team with various activities
clear and transparent communication system across all like family day, sports day, festival celebrations, summer
camps, annual sports and cultural activities, among of their concerns regarding their safety and dignity
others. We encourage participation in external events at workplace, we organise meetings for all female
such as inter-company best safety worker competition, employees.
cricket tournaments and so on. Various competitions
like essay writing and slogan writing are organised on SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
special occasion like National Safety Day or World MANAGEMENT
Environment Day. International Women’s Day is At AAL, we strive to better manage our sustainability drivers
celebrated every year at AAL. – Safety, Health and Environment of our assets. This includes
several community initiatives that manoeuvre our workforce,
Talent Identification (TI) and Succession Process (SP) and the communities that surround the Company. These
and driving high-performance culture: We focuses communities include areas around the AAL facilities,
on strategic people development through Talent consumers, investors and other stakeholders.
Identification and Succession Process (TI & SP) and
capability development programmes. TI & SP’s primary We have taken the following initiatives in Safety, Health and
objective is to identify successors for leadership Environment Management:
positions, focus on talent across the organisation
and identify career development opportunities for SAFETY
employees. We conduct periodic TI & SP talent reviews Completed first surveillance audit of BS: 18001:2007
with the top management to ensure fast growth, carried out by DQS India and planned the upgrade of
stretch assignments and development opportunities OHSAS of ISO /DIS 45001:2016 for the next year.
for potential management staff. As a part of TI &
SP process and employee development, we focus Celebrated 46th National Safety Day with flag hoisting
on learning and development by rolling out various and oath taking ceremony - displayed posters, banners
specific and customised training programmes. We and safety information videos in canteens aiming at
organise approximately 75% technical programmes, creating awareness; conducted various events such
15% behavioural programmes and 10% common as safety quiz, safety slogan and road safety drawing
programmes. Further, we invest in high performing competitions, wherein winners were awarded with
teams by facilitating robust awareness and prizes.
implementing a performance management system with
80% weightage on performance and 20% weightage Carried out Aspect /Hazard Identification and Risk
on leadership behaviour. Assessment for all departments and identified significant
aspect/risk resulting in risk strategy implementation.
Learning Centre: We have a specialised learning
centre to provide induction, on-the-job-training (OJT) Conducted on-site emergency preparedness, mock
and special trainings to all the operators. The learning drills in our bulk LPG storage system, endo-gas
centre is fully equipped to give training on Wielding, generator area and painting booth.
CNC machine operation, material handling, tools
identification and so on to all operators. Additionally, Installed a CO2 suppression system for gas carburizing
we conduct neuro linguistic training program (NLP) furnace quench oil tank.
through an external trainer for employees, regularly.
Installed a CO monitoring sensor in endothermic gas
Diversity and Inclusion: We have built a diverse and generator area to monitor the CO emission.
inclusive culture through improvement in employee
retention, transfers and promotions, job rotations (inter Installed an additional LPG leak detector in paint booth
and intra department / business unit), resource re- with the use of thermic fluid heater LPG.
deployment and talent acquisition.
Carried out an external safety audit and thermography
Policy for female employees: There is a stringent test across the plant.
policy in place, to address issues pertaining to female
employees at AAL. With an aim to provide a safe
Carried out periodical inspection of pressure vessels,
environment to female employees and ensure redressal
lifting tools and tackles by competent personnel.
Conducted trainings on team building, stress-free To further enhance the quality and reliability of our products,
working and potential enhancement with all employees we have taken up the following initiatives:
Organised pre-recruitment medical check-ups for all Robust quality and environmental system supporting
recruits and annual check-ups for regular employees BIQ: We monitor robust quality systems such as CQI9
and trainees standard for heat treatment process, CQI15 welding
process standards and OHSAS for Environmental,
ENVIRONMENT Occupational, Health and Safety Management System.
Completed second surveillance audit of ISO:
14001:2004 carried out by DQS India and planned to Six sigma: We have five engineers certified for level two
upgrade the EMS of ISO: 14001:2015 for the next year Six Sigma black belt and 77 engineers certified for level
one black belt in various projects.
Celebrated World Environment Day 2016 with ‘Zero
Tolerance for the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ - by planting Quality and reliability improvement: We initiated quality
more than 350 saplings in our campus and displaying and reliability improvement through Mission 18 Goal
video clippings in canteen and banners across the plant 3, focused on plant transformation. The programme,
further, emphasised on SPC, Go Green and Go Lean,
Reduced raw water consumption by 15% by reusing Critical to Quality and gauges for customer fit form
water for wash room flushing – exhibiting a positive function.
approach to water conservation
End-to-end product performance monitoring: We have
Introduced of solar power plant of 30 KW for the brakes a special team of engineers to support key customers.
plant – demonstrating a positive approach towards The team stationed at strategic locations, captures
reducing carbon footprints and improves end-to-end product performance and
reliability.
Planted saplings in four adopted government schools
and provided tress guards to protect roadside plants Product service training: Customers and their end-users
from deterioration, as a part of our CSR activity are being provided with technical bulletin and service
manuals. Moreover, we provide hands-on training on
Treated water of effluent treatment plant and sewage our products or their performance to trouble shoot and
treatment plant showcasing ‘Zero Non- conformance’ reduce down time.
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Carried out borewell yield test by the Department of Your Company has a robust internal control system that
Mines and Geology, an authorised agency, for renewal ensures to keep a track of the Company’s assets. The system
of license corresponds to the size of the organisation and oversee
operations. Your Company conducts regular internal
Celebrated festivals such as Ganesha Chaturthi and audits to comb any discrepancies. The company employs
Diwali - by spreading awareness to our four adopted Price Waterhouse Cooper & Co Bangalore LLP to conduct
government schools on celebrating eco-friendly audit. This ensures autonomy of the auditing body. Your
festivals, as part of our CSR activities. Company ensures to implement auditor’s recommendations
immediately.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PHILOSOPHY director is nominated as the chairperson of each of the Board
Good Corporate Governance is all about maximizing the Committees namely audit, nomination and remuneration,
shareholder value on a sustainable basis while ensuring stakeholder relationship, risk management and corporate
fairness to all stakeholders, customers, vendor-partners, social responsibility committee.
investors, employees, government and society.
Your Company has adopted practices as mandated in
Your Company is committed to define, follow, practice, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
achieve and maintain the highest level of corporate Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchanges and has
governance in all its business functions. Your Company established procedures and systems to be fully compliant
believes in the concept of good corporate governance with the Regulations.
involving transparency, empowerment, accountability, equity
and integrity with a view to enhance stakeholder’s value in BOARD OF DIRECTORS
order to achieve its vision and mission. Your Company’s
Corporate Governance framework ensures to make timely Size and Composition of the Board
disclosures and share accurate information regarding the
financials and performance, as well as disclosures related to Your Company believes that the Board needs to have
leadership and governance of the Company. Your Company appropriate mix of executive and independent directors
believes that an active, well informed and independent to maintain its independence and separate its functions
board is necessary to ensure the highest standards of of governance and management. On 31st March, 2017,
corporate governance. Board comprises of seven (7) Directors.
At Automotive Axles Limited, the Board of Directors (the The Board consists of one (1) Executive Director and six (6)
Board) are at the core of the corporate governance practice. Non-executive Directors, four (4) of whom are independent.
The Board thus oversees the Management’s functions and This composition comprise of one woman director also.
protects the long term interest of its stakeholders. As on The Board periodically evaluates the need for change in its
March 31, 2017 the Board consists of seven members composition and size.
of which four are independent directors. An independent
(c) Leave of absence was granted to the Director(s) for the Quarterly update on Risk Management System
Board Meeting(s), which they did not attend and sought
the leave of absence from the meeting. Quarterly details of foreign exchange exposure and the
steps taken by management to limit the risks of adverse
AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE BOARD exchange rate movement;
MEMBERS
The Board has unrestricted access to all the Company Making of loans and investments, if any.
related information necessary for decision making. Detailed
notes, as necessary, are presented well in advance of the Compliance Certificate with respect to all the laws as
meeting along with the agenda. The following is the list of applicable to the Company.
some of the information provided regularly to the Board of
Directors: ROLE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The primary role of the Board is that of trusteeship to protect
Annual Operating Plan and budgets, capital budgets and enhance shareholder value through strategic direction
and updates. to the Company. As trustees, the Board has the fiduciary
relationship to ensure that the Company has clear goals
Quarterly results of the Company and its Operating aligned to shareholder value and its growth. The Board
Divisions exercises its duties with care, skill, diligence and exercises
independent judgement. The Board sets strategic goals and
Minutes of meetings of Audit and other Committees of seeks accountability for their fulfillment. The Board also
the Board. directs and exercise appropriate control ensure that the
Company is managed in a manner that fulfils stakeholder’s
General notice of interest received. aspirations and societal expectations.
do not materially interfere with the responsibilities with the board procedures, matters reserved for the board, risk and
Company. the compliance details and such other details to familiarize
the new Director about the Company.
SELECTION OF NEW DIRECTOR
The Board is responsible for the selection for new Directors. A separate Independent Directors meeting was conducted
The Nomination and the Remuneration Committee makes during the year.
recommendation to the Board on induction of new member
after screening and the selection process. BOARD MEETINGS
In FY 2016-17 (Apr’16-Mar’17), the Board met four (4)
TRAINING OF BOARD MEMBERS times on 10th May 2016, 12th August 2016, 5th November
All new Directors are inducted to the Board are introduced 2016 and 6th February 2017. The maximum gap between
to Company’s culture, its operations, customers, practices, any two Board Meetings was less than one hundred and
organizational structure, role and responsibilities, services, twenty (120) days.
AUDIT COMMITTEE The committee met four (4) times during the year on 10th
The Audit Committee of your Board consists of three May’16, 12th August’16, 4th November’16 and 6th
Independent Directors: February’17.
Mr. B B Hattarki, Chairman
The meetings of the Audit Committee are also attended
Mr. B C Prabhakar, Member
by the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Statutory
Mr. Satish Sekhri, Members
Auditors, Internal Auditors and other Management
All the members of the Audit Committee possess accounting, representatives as special invitees.
economic and financial management expertise.
The Audit Committee assists the Board in its responsibility to Qualified and Independent Audit Committee
oversee the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing The composition of the Audit Committee meets with the
and reporting practices of the Company and its compliance requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013
with the legal and regulatory requirements. The Committee’s and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
purpose is to oversee the accounting and financial reporting Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
statements, the appointment, independence, performance
and remuneration of the Statutory Auditors, including the 1. Audit Committee presently consists of the three
Secretarial Auditor and Internal Auditors of the Company. Independent Directors.
2. All members of the committee are financially literate removal of the Statutory Auditors, scope and the
and having requisite financial management expertise. fixation of audit fees.
3. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is an Independent Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other
Director. services rendered by the statutory auditors.
To seek information from any employee. The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration
of the Internal Auditors.
To obtain outside legal or other professional advice.
Reviewing the effectiveness and adequacy of internal
To secure attendance of outsiders with relevant audit function and discussion with internal auditors any
expertise, if it considers necessary. significant findings and follow up there on.
Role of the Audit Committee inter alia includes Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions
the following: of the Company with related parties;
The terms of reference of Audit Committee consist of review
and recommendation to the Board certain matters including Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
the following:
Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company,
Review of Management discussion and analysis of wherever it is necessary;
financial condition and results of operations.
To review the functioning of the Whistle Blower
Oversight of Company’s financial reporting system mechanism.
Review of the annual financial statements, before Approval of appointment of CFO or any other person
submission to the Board, focusing primarily on heading the finance function after assessing the
changes if any, in the accounting policies or practices, qualifications, experience & background, etc. of the
compliance of accounting standards, qualifications, candidate.
related party transactions, Directors’ responsibility
statement etc.,. Carrying out such other functions, as may be specifically
referred to the Committee by the Board of Directors
Reviewing with the management the quarterly financial and or other Committees of Directors of the Company.
statements before submission to the board for approval.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Reviewing the adequacy of internal control systems with (NRC)
the management, statutory and internal auditors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee consists of
three Independent Directors:
Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk
management systems. Mr. B C Prabhakar, Chairman,
Mr. Satish Sekhri, Member
Review and monitor the auditor’s independence and Ms. Supriti Bhandary, Member
performance effectiveness of audit process;
The committee met three (3) times during the year on 12th
Recommending to the Board, the appointment, August, 2016, 4th November, 2016 and 6th February,
reappointment and, if required, the replacement or 2017.
Terms of Reference During the year 2016-17, Independent Directors met on 6th
To identify qualified persons to become directors and February, 2017, discussed and reviewed the below:
senior management in accordance with the criteria laid
down, recommend to the Board their appointment and Performance of Non-Independent Directors
removal and to carry out evaluation of every director’s
performance Performance of Chairman
Remuneration of Directors
The details of remuneration to Directors, their relationship with each other and Equity Shares held as on 31st March 2017
are presented below:
Directors with materially significant pecuniary 178(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20
transaction or relationship with the Company of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement)
There was no pecuniary relationship or transactions between Regulations, 2015.
the Company and any of the Non-Executive Directors during
the year as contemplated under relevant guidelines of the Mr. B.C. Prabhakar, Chairman
SEBI/Stock Exchanges. Mr. Satish Sekhri, Member
Dr. N. Muthukumar, Member
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
(SRC) The Committee met four (4) times during the year on 10th
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee’s comprises of May, 2016, 12th August, 2016, 4th November, 2016 and
three directors and meets the requirement under section 6th February, 2017.
Terms of Reference inter alia include the been resolved and there are no complaints which remains
following: unsolved.
To specifically look into the redressal of grievances of
shareholders and other security holders, if any. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
(CSR)
To consider and resolve the grievances of the security The Committee comprises of three members as on March
holders of the Company including complaints related 31, 2017:
to transfer of shares, non-receipt of balance sheet,
non-receipt of declared dividends etc. and Mr. B C Prabhakar, Chairman,
Ms. Supriti Bhandary, Member
To act in terms of any consequent statutory Dr. N Muthukumar, Member
modification(s) / amendment(s) / revision(s) to any of
the applicable provisions to the said Committee. The CSR committee met four (4) times during the year on
10th May, 2016, 12th August, 2016, 4th November, 2016
Your Company has 13,330 shareholders as on March and 6th February, 2017.
31, 2017. All complaints received during the year has
Terms of reference inter alia includes the The Committee’s prime responsibility is to assist the Board in
following: discharging its social responsibilities by way of formulating
To formulate and recommend to the Board, a Corporate and monitoring implementation of the framework of CSR
Social Responsibility Policy in terms of Schedule VII of Policy. The CSR policy is available on the website of the
the Companies Act, 2013 Company at www.autoaxle.com/Policy.aspx
Name of the RMS meeting held during the year 2016-17 Total Total Attendance Status
Director 10th May 16 12th Aug 16 4th Nov 16 6th Feb 17 Attendance No. of %
Meetings
Mr. B C Prabhakar ü ü ü ü 4 4 100 Chairman
Dr. N Muthukumar ü ü ü ü 4 4 100 Member
Terms of Reference inter alia include the following: Secretarial Audit for Reconciliation of Share
The Committee shall monitor and review the risk management Capital
plan and such other functions as it may deem fit. As mandated by the SEBI (Depositories and Participants)
Regulations, 1996 – Regulation 55A quarterly Secretarial
Your Company has voluntarily constituted the Risk Audits are carried out to verify if the total issued/ paid-
Management Committee though it is not compulsorily up capital is in agreement with the aggregate of the total
required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. number of the shares in physical form and the total number
of dematerialized shares held with NSDL and CDSL.
No special resolutions were passed at the Annual General None of the transactions with any of the related parties were
Meeting held on August 12, 2016 and August 5, 2015. in conflict with the interest of the Company. Attention of
There were two (2) special resolutions which were passed at the Members is drawn to the disclosure set out in notes to
AGM held on February 5, 2015. The special resolutions were Financial Statement.
passed by way of postal ballot, electronic voting and physical
ballot voting. The voting mechanism was conducted by an A Policy on Related Party Transactions is being uploaded in
Independent Practicing Company Secretary, CS. Pracheta. the website of the company www.autoaxle.com/Policy.aspx
M, who was appointed as the Scrutinizer by the Board.
Management Discussion & Analysis:
No special resolution is proposed to be conducted at the This Annual Report has a detailed chapter on Management
ensuring Annual General Meeting. Discussion and Analysis and includes discussion on various
matters specified under Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing
No Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members was Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
held during the financial year 2016-17.
Whistle Blower Mechanism
Related Party Transactions: The Board has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy for directors
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit and employees of the Company. The policy comprehensively
Committee and also the Board for approval. Prior omnibus provides an opportunity for an employee/Director to report the
approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or
transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. any violation of the Code of Conduct and /or laws applicable
A statement giving details of all related party transactions to the Company and seek redressal. The policy provides for a
is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of mechanism to report such concerns to the Audit Committee
Directors for their approval on a quarterly basis. through specified channels. The policy has been communicated
to the employees and also posted on Company’s website.
The Whistle Blower Policy complies with the requirements The quarterly/annual results are also uploaded on the
of Vigil mechanism as stipulated under Section 177 of the Company’s website at: www.autoaxle.com/Financial_
Companies Act, 2013. The details of establishment of Whistle reports.aspx
Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism have been disclosed on website
of the Company www.autoaxle.com/Policy.aspx. Compliance with Mandatory & Non-Mandatory
Requirements/Discretionary requirements:
No personnel have been denied access to audit committee. The Company has complied with the applicable mandatory
requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
During the year under review, no complaints received or Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Company has
registered under the legislation “Prevention, Prohibition and adopted following non-mandatory requirements of
Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Act 2013” Regulations, 2015 (Regulation 27(1)).
Securities Listing BSE Limited, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai-400 001
National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Plot No. C/1, G Block, Bandra-
Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai-400 051.
The Company confirms that the annual listing fee for the year 2016-17 have been paid to both the stock
exchanges.
Stock Codes BSE – 505010
NSE-AUTOAXLES
Demat ISIN Number: INE449A01011
Stock Data Monthly High and Low price at which the shares of the Company were traded at the BSE and NSE are
given below:
Month BSE NSE
High Low No. of Shares High Low No. of Shares
(`) (`) Traded (`) (`) Traded
April, 2016 644 561 5,303 642 562 34,854
May, 2016 710 600 66,760 710 596 2,85,891
June, 2016 660 586 58,206 660 594 3,05,418
July, 2016 666 589 53,327 653 597 3,35,249
August, 2016 658 594 64,779 661 599 2,80,972
September, 2016 780 650 2,30,167 805 648 9,69,250
October, 2016 752 695 49,988 854 697 2,88,119
November, 2016 765 600 97,427 768 551 3,67,519
December, 2016 657 582 23,036 659 582 1,08,064
January, 2017 680 611 28,888 681 612 1,24,799
February, 2017 684 620 22,283 690 620 1,02,555
March, 2017 724 618 71,438 725 616 4,54,282
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Share Transfer System & In compliance with the SEBI circular dated 27th December 2002, requiring share registry in terms of
Share Transfer Agents both physical and electronic mode to be maintained at a single point, the Company has appointed
Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, Ramana Residency, 4th Cross, Malleswaram,
Bangalore 560 003, as its Registrar and Share Transfer Agents (RTA). Company’s shares are traded on
the Stock Exchanges compulsorily in demat mode.
Shareholding pattern as on 31st March 2017 :
Pattern of Shareholding by ownership Pattern of shareholding by share class
Ownership No. of Share Category No. of Share No. of Share
Shares held holding % holders Shares held holding %
Promoters 10,735,081 71.04 =/< 500 12,912 792,487 5.24
Non Promoter (Public) 501-1000 216 166,585 1.10
Bodies Corporate 90,507 0.59 1001-2000 107 154,305 1.02
FIIs 36,623 0.24 2001-3000 33 79,862 0.53
NRI’s 67,000 0.44 3001-4000 10 36,265 0.24
Mutual Funds 2,004,141 13.26 4001-5000 12 57,369 0.38
Others 2,178,623 14.43 5001-10000 19 138,436 0.92
Total 15,111,975 100 > 10000 21 13,686,666 90.57
Total 13,330 15,111,975 100
Dematerialization The Company’s Equity Shares are under compulsory demat trading.
As on 31st March 2017, dematerialized shares accounted for
99.20% of total equity.
Audit Qualification There is no audit qualification in the financial Statements of the
Company for the year ended 31st March, 2017
Investor Grievance Correspondence :
Company Share Transfer Agents
Secretarial Department Integrated Registry Management Services Pvt. Ltd
Automotive Axles Limited Ramana Residency, 4th Cross
Hootagalli Industrial Area, Sampige Road, Malleswaram
Off Hunsur Road, Mysuru, Karnataka - 570 018 Bangalore, Karnataka – 560 003
Phone : 0821-7197500 Phone: 080-23460815-818
Fax : 0821-2402451 Fax : 080-23460819
Email : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected]
I, Dr. N Muthukumar, President & Whole-time Director of Automotive Axles Limited hereby declare that all the Board
Members and Senior Managerial Personnel have affirmed for the year ended March 31, 2017 compliance with the Code of
Conduct of the Company laid down for them.
We, Dr. N. Muthukumar, President & Whole time Director and Ranganathan. S, Chief Financial Officer of Automotive Axles
Limited as required under the Regulation 17(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to
the best of our knowledge and belief, certify with respect the financial results for the financial year ending 31st March 2017
as follows:
A. We have reviewed financial statements and the cash flow statement for the year and that to the best of our knowledge
and belief:
1) these statements do not contain any materially untrue statement or omit any material fact or contain statements that
might be misleading;
2) these statements together present a true and fair view of the Company’s affairs and are in compliance with existing
accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations.
B. There are, to the best of our knowledge and belief, no transactions entered into by the Company during the year which
are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the Company’s code of conduct.
C. We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for financial reporting and that we have
evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems of the listed entity pertaining to financial reporting and we have
disclosed to the auditors and the audit committee, deficiencies in the design or operation of such internal controls, if
any, of which we are aware and the steps they have taken or propose to take to rectify these deficiencies.
1) significant changes in internal control over financial reporting during the year;
2) significant changes in accounting policies during the year and that the same have been disclosed in the notes to
the financial statements; and
3) Instances of significant fraud of which we have become aware and the involvement therein, if any, of the management
or an employee having a significant role in the Company’s internal control system over financial reporting.
To,
The Members of
Automotive Axles Limited
I have examined the compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance by Automotive Axles Limited (hereinafter
referred to as ‘Company’), for the financial year ended 31st March 2017, as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to LODR Regulations).
The compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the management. My examination
was limited to the procedure and implementation thereof by the Company. This Certificate is neither an assurance as to the
future viability of the Company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of
the Company.
On the basis of my examination of the records produced, explanations and information furnished to me by the Company, I
certify that the Company has complied with the mandatory conditions of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
TO THE MEMBERS OF
AUTOMOTIVE AXLES LIMITED
1. REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS standards and matters which are required to be
We have audited the accompanying financial included in the audit report under the provisions of the
statements of AUTOMOTIVE AXLES LIMITED (“the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
Company”), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at
March 31, 2017, the Statement of Profit and Loss and We conducted our audit of the financial statements in
the Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended, and accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified
a summary of the significant accounting policies and under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards
other explanatory information. require that we comply with ethical requirements and
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
2. MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE assurance about whether the financial statements are
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS free from material misstatement.
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for
the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies An audit involves performing procedures to obtain
Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with respect to the preparation audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures
of these financial statements that give a true and fair in the financial statements. The procedures selected
view of the financial position, financial performance depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the
and cash flows of the Company in accordance with assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
the accounting principles generally accepted in India, financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In
including the Accounting Standards prescribed under making those risk assessments, the auditor considers
section 133 of the Act. internal financial control relevant to the Company’s
preparation of the financial statements that give a
This responsibility also includes maintenance of true and fair view in order to design audit procedures
adequate accounting records in accordance with the that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the
the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
and other irregularities; selection and application of the accounting estimates made by the Company’s
appropriate accounting policies; making judgments Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and of the financial statements.
design, implementation and maintenance of adequate
internal financial controls, that were operating We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is
effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation audit opinion on the financial statements.
and presentation of the financial statements that
give a true and fair view and are free from material 4. OPINION
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid
3. AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY financial statements give the information required by
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these the Act in the manner so required and give a true and
financial statements based on our audit. fair view in conformity with the accounting principles
generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the
In conducting our audit, we have taken into account Company as at March 31, 2017, and its profit and its
the provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing cash flows for the year ended on that date.
5. REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY and according to the explanations given
REQUIREMENTS to us:
1. As required by Section 143 (3) of the Act, based
i.
The Company does not have any
on our audit we report that:
pending litigations which would impact
a)
We have sought and obtained all the its financial position.
information and explanations which to
ii. The Company did not have any long-
the best of our knowledge and belief were
term contracts including derivative
necessary for the purposes of our audit.
contracts for which there were any
b)
In our opinion, proper books of account material foreseeable losses.
as required by law have been kept by the
iii. There has been no delay in transferring
Company so far as it appears from our
amounts, required to be transferred, to
examination of those books.
the Investor Education and Protection
c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit Fund by the Company.
and Loss, and the Cash Flow Statement dealt
iv.
The Company has provided requisite
with by this Report are in agreement with the
disclosures in the financial statements
relevant books of account
as regards its holding and dealings
d)
In our opinion, the aforesaid financial in Specified Bank Notes as defined in
statements comply with the Accounting the Notification S.O. 3407(E) dated
Standards prescribed under section 133 of November 08, 2016 of the Ministry
the Act. of Finance, during the period from
November 08, 2016 to December
e) On the basis of the written representations
30, 2016. Based on audit procedures
received from the directors as on March
performed and the representations
31, 2017 taken on record by the Board of
provided to us by the management
Directors, none of the directors is disqualified
we report that the disclosures are in
as on March 31, 2017 from being appointed
accordance with the books of account
as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of
maintained by the Company and as
the Act.
produced to us by the Management.
f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal
2. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report)
financial controls over financial reporting of
Order, 2016 (“the Order”) issued by the Central
the Company, refer to our separate Report
Government in terms of Section 143(11) of the
in “Annexure A”. Our report expresses an
Act, we give in “Annexure B” a statement on
unmodified opinion on the adequacy and
the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of
operating effectiveness of the Company’s
the Order.
internal financial controls over financial
reporting. for Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants
g)
With respect to the other matters to be
included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance Firm’s Registration No.008072S
with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and
S.Ganesh
Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, in our
Place : Pune Partner
opinion and to the best of our information
Date: 18th May, 2017 Membership No. 204108
1.
REPORT ON THE INTERNAL FINANCIAL audit of internal financial controls. Those Standards
CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING and the Guidance Note require that we comply with
UNDER CLAUSE (I) OF SUB-SECTION 3 OF ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to
SECTION 143 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate
(“THE ACT”) internal financial controls over financial reporting
We have audited the internal financial controls over was established and maintained and if such controls
financial reporting of AUTOMOTIVE AXLES LIMITED operated effectively in all material respects.
(“the Company”) as of March 31, 2017 in conjunction
with our audit of the financial statements of the Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain
Company for the year ended on that date. audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal
financial controls system over financial reporting and
2.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS financial controls over financial reporting included
The Company’s management is responsible for obtaining an understanding of internal financial
establishing and maintaining internal financial controls controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that
based on the internal control over financial reporting a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating
criteria established by the Company considering the the design and operating effectiveness of internal
essential components of internal control stated in the control based on the assessed risk. The procedures
Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including
Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
include the design, implementation and maintenance
of adequate internal financial controls that were We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained
operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence audit opinion on the Company’s internal financial
to respective company’s policies, the safeguarding controls system over financial reporting.
of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the 4.
MEANING OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL
accounting records, and the timely preparation of CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
reliable financial information, as required under the A company’s internal financial control over financial
Companies Act, 2013. reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
3. AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY and the preparation of financial statements for external
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the purposes in accordance with generally accepted
Company’s internal financial controls over financial accounting principles. A company’s internal financial
reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit control over financial reporting includes those policies
in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of
Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
(the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
on Auditing prescribed under Section 143(10) of the that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an preparation of financial statements in accordance
(i) (a)
The Company has maintained proper records (vi) The maintenance of cost records has not been specified
showing full particulars, including quantitative by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the
details and situation of fixed assets. Companies Act, 2013.
(b) The fixed assets were physically verified during the (vii) According to the information and explanations given to
year by the Management in accordance with a us, in respect of statutory dues:
regular programme of verification which, in our
opinion, provides for physical verification of all (a)
The Company has generally been regular in
the fixed assets at reasonable intervals. According depositing undisputed statutory dues, including
to the information and explanation given to us, Provident Fund, Employees’ State Insurance,
no material discrepancies were noticed on such Income-tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty,
verification. Excise Duty, Value Added Tax, cess and other
material statutory dues applicable to it to the
(c)
According to the information and explanations appropriate authorities.
given to us and the records examined by us and
based on the examination of the registered sale (b)
There were no undisputed amounts payable
deed / transfer deed / conveyance deed provided in respect of Provident Fund, Employees’ State
to us, we report that, the title deeds, comprising Insurance, Income-tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax,
all the immovable properties of land and buildings Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Value Added Tax, cess
which are freehold, are held in the name of the and other material statutory dues in arrears as at
Company as at the balance sheet date. In respect March 31, 2017 for a period of more than six
of immovable properties of land and buildings months from the date they became payable.
that have been taken on lease and disclosed as
fixed asset in the financial statements, the lease (c)
There are no dues of Income-tax, Sales Tax,
agreements are in the name of the Company, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Value
where the Company is the lessee in the agreement. Added Tax as on March 31, 2017.
(iv)
The Company has not granted any loans, made (x) To the best of our knowledge and according to the
investments or provided guarantees and hence reporting information and explanations given to us, no fraud
under clause (iv) of the Order is not applicable. by the Company and no fraud on the Company by
its officers or employees has been noticed or reported
(v) According to the information and explanations given to during the year.
us, the Company has not accepted any deposit during
the year and does not have unclaimed deposits.
(xi) In our opinion and according to the information and or fully or partly convertible debentures and hence
explanations given to us, the Company has paid / reporting under clause (xiv) of the Order is not
provided managerial remuneration in accordance with applicable to the Company.
the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of
section 197 read with Schedule V to the Companies (xv) In our opinion and according to the information and
Act, 2013. explanations given to us, during the year the Company
has not entered into any non-cash transactions with
(xii)
The Company is not a Nidhi Company and hence its directors or persons connected with him and hence
reporting under clause (xii) of the Order is not provisions of section 192 of the Companies Act, 2013
applicable. are not applicable.
(xiii) In our opinion and according to the information and (xvi) The Company is not required to be registered under
explanations given to us the Company is in compliance section 45-I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
with Section 188 and 177 of the Companies Act, 2013,
where applicable, for all transactions with the related for Deloitte Haskins & Sells
parties and the details of related party transactions Chartered Accountants
have been disclosed in the financial statements etc. as Firm’s Registration No.008072S
required by the applicable accounting standards.
S.Ganesh
(xiv)
During the year the Company has not made any Place : Pune Partner
preferential allotment or private placement of shares Date: 18th May, 2017 Membership No. 204108
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars Note No.
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
A EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
1 Shareholders’ funds
(a) Share capital 3 151.12 151.12
(b) Reserves and surplus 4 3,606.66 3,120.86
3,757.78 3,271.98
2 Non-current liabilities
(a) Deferred tax (Net) 35 11.12 66.92
(b) Long-term provisions 5 48.97 34.35
60.09 101.27
3 Current liabilities
(a) Short-term borrowings 6 - 288.42
(b) Trade payables 7
(i) Total outstanding dues of micro 29.69 55.13
enterprises and small enterprises
(ii) Total outstanding dues of creditors other 1,658.19 1,315.98
than micro enterprises and small enterprises
(c) Other current liabilities 8 82.85 61.49
(d) Short-term provisions 9 47.65 148.72
1,818.38 1,869.74
TOTAL 5,636.25 5,242.99
B ASSETS
1 Non-current assets
(a) Fixed assets
(i) Tangible assets 10(a) 1,547.81 1,679.31
(ii) Intangible assets 10(b) 5.88 4.55
(iii) Capital work-in-progress 72.57 89.07
1,626.26 1,772.93
(b) Long-term loans and advances 11 55.27 84.89
1,681.53 1,857.82
2 Current assets
(a) Inventories 12 988.01 1,105.76
(b) Trade receivables 13 2,313.96 1,980.07
(c) Cash and bank balances 14 350.54 2.52
(d) Short-term loans and advances 15 300.72 287.10
(e) Other current assets 16 1.49 9.72
3,954.72 3,385.17
TOTAL 5,636.25 5,242.99
See accompanying notes forming part of the financial statements 1 - 41
In terms of our report attached.
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
S. GANESH Dr. B N KALYANI Dr. N MUTHUKUMAR RANGANATHAN S
Partner Chairman President Chief Financial Officer
DIN: 00089380 & Whole time Director
DIN: 06708535
THEJESHWINI. N
Company Secretary
Place : Pune Place : Pune
Date : 18th May, 2017 Date : 18th May, 2017
STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS for the year ended 31st March 2017
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Particulars Note No.
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
1 Revenue from operations (gross) 12,765.00 12,058.44
Less : Excise duty (1,296.65) (1,198.77)
Revenue from operations (net) 17 11,468.35 10,859.67
2 Other income 18 19.82 15.77
3 Total revenue (1+2) 11,488.17 10,875.44
4 Expenses
(a) Cost of materials consumed 19.a 8,208.22 7,787.66
(b) Changes in inventories of finished goods 19.b (3.63) 25.03
and work-in-progress
(c) Employee benefits expense 20 823.08 798.22
(d) Finance costs 21 8.96 53.54
(e) (i) Depreciation / amortisation expenses 10 (a) & (b) 394.63 394.42
(ii) Loss on assets discarded - 10.28
(f) Other expenses 22 1,318.31 1,291.05
Total expenses 10,749.57 10,360.20
5 Profit before tax (3 - 4) 738.60 515.24
6 Tax expense:
(a) Tax expenses for the current year 308.30 212.30
(b) Tax expenses relating to prior years 0.31 -
(c) Deferred tax (55.80) (44.80)
Net tax expense 252.81 167.50
7 Profit for the year (5 - 6) 485.79 347.74
8 Earnings per share of `10/- each:
Basic & Diluted 34 32.15 23.01
See accompanying notes forming part of the financial 1 - 41
statements
In terms of our report attached.
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
S. GANESH Dr. B N KALYANI Dr. N MUTHUKUMAR RANGANATHAN S
Partner Chairman President Chief Financial Officer
DIN: 00089380 & Whole time Director
DIN: 06708535
THEJESHWINI. N
Company Secretary
Place : Pune Place : Pune
Date : 18th May, 2017 Date : 18th May, 2017
CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31st March 2017
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
A) CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit before extraordinary items and tax 738.60 515.24
Adjustments for
Add :
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 394.63 394.42
Provision for doubtful trade and other receivables 12.85 1.70
Provision for warranty 45.65 32.14
Provision for slow moving and non moving items 5.00 16.82
Bad debts written off 0.98 -
Loss on fixed assets sold/ scrapped / written off (Net) - 0.36
Interest expense 8.96 53.54
Loss on assets discarded - 10.28
1,206.67 1,024.50
Less :
Profit on sale of assets (2.55) -
Unrealized Exchange Gain (0.02) (0.02)
Liabilities / provisions no longer required - (2.41)
Interest Income (8.87) (5.95)
Operating profit before working capital changes 1,195.23 1,016.12
Changes in working capital:
Adjustments for (increase) / decrease in operating assets
Inventories 112.76 35.80
Trade receivables (347.72) (226.57)
Short-term loans and advances (13.62) (72.00)
Long-term loans and advances 21.35 0.96
Other current assets 8.23 (0.73)
Adjustments for increase / (decrease) in operating
liabilities
Trade payables 316.79 35.26
Other current liabilities 18.47 (37.92)
Short-term provisions 3.02 4.06
Long-term provisions (31.03) (8.23)
Cash generated from operations 1,283.48 746.75
Advance Tax (Net of refunds) (312.66) (177.70)
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities 970.82 569.05
B) CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditure on fixed assets (244.07) (282.60)
(including capital work-in-progress and capital advances)
Proceeds from sale of assets 9.82 23.74
Interest received 8.87 5.95
Cash flow from / (used in) investing activities (225.38) (252.91)
CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31st March 2017
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
C) CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Inflow
Proceeds from borrowings - 4,441.14
- 4,441.14
Outflow
Repayment of borrowings (288.42) (4,716.80)
Dividend and tax on dividend (100.04) (18.19)
Dividend of earlier years paid (0.28) 0.11
Interest paid (8.96) (55.55)
(397.70) (4,790.43)
Cash flow from / (used in) financing activities (397.70) (349.29)
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents 347.74 (33.15)
(A + B + C)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 0.53 33.68
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 348.27 0.53
Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents with the
Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note 14) 350.54 2.52
Less: Bank balances not considered as Cash and cash equivalents
as defined in AS 3 Cash Flow Statements
(a) In earmarked accounts (2.20) (1.92)
Unpaid dividend accounts
In deposit accounts - Under lien for bank guarantee (0.07) (0.07)
348.27 0.53
These earmarked account balances with banks can be utilised only for the specific identified purposes.
in excess of its originally assessed standards Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the
of performance and such expenditure can be balance sheet date are translated into rupees
measured and attributed to the asset reliably, at the exchange rate prevailing on that date.
in which case such expenditure is added to Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement
the cost of the asset. are charged to the Statement of Profit and
Loss. Premium in respect of Forward contract is
(iii) Depreciation / Amortisation accounted over the period of the contract.
Depreciation on tangible fixed assets:
Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & i) Employee Benefits
Machinery is provided under the straight line Employee benefits include provident fund,
and on other assets depreciation is provided superannuation fund, employee state insurance
under the reducing balance method. scheme, gratuity fund, compensated absences,
Useful life considered for providing long service awards and post-employment
depreciation on all classes of assets is medical benefits.
lower of useful prescribed in Schedule
II to the Companies Act, 2013 and (i) Defined Contribution Plan
useful life based on technical estimates. The Company’s contribution to provident
fund, superannuation fund and employee
state insurance scheme are considered as
Intangible assets: defined contribution plans and are charged
Software amortised over its estimated useful as an expense based on the amount of
life of 3 years under reducing balance contribution required to be made and when
method. services are rendered by the employees.
(iii) Short-term employee benefits is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation
The undiscounted amount of short-term of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to
employee benefits expected to be paid the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended
in exchange for the services rendered by periods when active development activity on the
employees are recognised during the year qualifying assets is interrupted.
when the employees render the service.
These benefits include performance k) Leases
incentive and compensated absences Assets taken on lease where the company acquires
which are expected to occur within twelve substantially the entire risks and rewards incidental
months after the end of the period in which to ownership are classified as finance leases. The
the employee renders the related service. amount recorded is the lesser of the present value
of minimum lease rental and other incidental
The cost of short-term compensated expenses during the lease term or the fair value of
absences is accounted as under : the assets taken on lease. The rental obligations,
(a) in case of accumulated compensated net of interest charges, are reflected as secured
absences, when employees render the loans. Leases that do not transfer substantially all
services that increase their entitlement the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as
of future compensated absences; and operating leases and recorded as expense as and
(b) in case of non-accumulating compensated when the payments are made over the lease term.
absences, when the absences occur.
l) Earnings Per Share
(iv) Long-term employee benefits In determining the earning per share, the Company
Compensated absences which are not considers the net profit after tax. The number
expected to occur within twelve months after of shares used in computing basic earnings per
the end of the period in which the employee share is the weighted average number of shares
renders the related service are recognised as outstanding during the period. The number of
a liability at the present value of the defined shares used in computing diluted earnings per
benefit obligation as at the balance sheet share comprises the weighted average shares
date less the fair value of the plan assets out considered for deriving basic earnings per
of which the obligations are expected to be share and also the weighted average number of
settled. Long Service Awards are recognised equity shares that could have been issued on the
as a liability at the present value of the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
defined benefit obligation as at the balance Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed
sheet date. converted as of the beginning of the period unless
issued at a later date.
j) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of m) Taxes on income
ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the
arising from foreign currency borrowings to the taxable income for the year as determined in
extent they are regarded as an adjustment to accordance with the applicable tax rates and the
the interest cost. Costs in connection with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other
borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related applicable tax laws.
to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged
to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance
of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and with the tax laws, which gives future economic
utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the benefits in the form of adjustment to future
period from commencement of activities relating income tax liability, is considered as an asset if
to construction / development of the qualifying there is convincing evidence that the Company
asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is
As at As at
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
Particulars
Number of ` in Millions Number of ` in Millions
shares shares
(a) Authorised
Equity shares of `10 /- each (PY : ` 10/- each) with voting 23,000,000 230.00 23,000,000 230.00
rights
Preference shares of `10 /- each (PY : ` 10/- each) 2,000,000 20.00 2,000,000 20.00
(b) Issued, subscribed and fully paid up
Equity shares of `10 /- each (PY : ` 10/- each) with voting 15,111,975 151.12 15,111,975 151.12
rights
15,111,975 151.12 15,111,975 151.12
(i) Reconciliation of the number of shares and amount outstanding at the beginning and at the end
of the reporting period
(ii) Details of shares held by each shareholder holding more than 5% shares:
As at As at
Class of shares / 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
Name of shareholder Number of % holding in that Number of % holding in that
shares held class of shares shares held class of shares
Equity shares with voting rights
BF Investments Ltd., 5,367,806 35.520 5,367,806 35.520
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC USA 5,367,275 35.517 5,367,275 35.517
Reliance Capital Trustee Company Ltd., 771,360 5.104 911,007 6.028
(A/C Reliance Vision Fund)
(iii) Right, preferences and restrictions attached to shares
The Company has issued only one class of equity share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.
The company declares and pays dividend in Indian Rupees. The dividend proposed by Board of Directors is subject to
approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
` in Millions
INTANGIBLE ASSETS Cost Amortisation Net Block
Business Review
Note: -
(a) Lease hold land includes 41.50 acres of Land for 99 years irrevocable lease allotted by Government of Madhya Pradesh situated in Gram
Salampur Tehsil Depalpur, Indore.
Financial Section
NOTE 12 INVENTORIES
(At lower of cost and net realisable value)
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(a) Raw materials and components 341.19 445.07
(b) Goods-in-transit - raw material 15.61 22.49
(c) Goods-in-transit - spares 1.96 -
358.76 467.56
(d) Work-in-progress (Refer note (i) below) 518.88 491.76
(e) Finished goods 54.75 75.20
(f) Stores and spares 77.44 88.06
Less: Provision for slow moving and non moving Items (21.82) (16.82)
629.25 638.20
Total 988.01 1105.76
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(a) Unbilled revenue 0.75 0.62
(b) Interest accrued on deposits 0.04 0.04
(c )
Freight Receivable 0.70 0.70
(d) Receivables Others
Sale of asset 8.36 8.36
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (8.36) -
Net receivable - 8.36
Total 1.49 9.72
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Note Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(i) Sale of products comprises :
Axle Housings 410.63 360.17
Axles 8,952.92 8,000.29
Break Assemblies 2,344.34 2,438.67
Others 1,041.40 1,227.51
Total 12,749.29 12,026.64
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Note Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(ii) Other operating revenue comprises :
Tooling Income 3.97 20.79
Income from wind power generation 11.74 11.01
Total 15.71 31.80
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Note Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(i) Interest income comprises:
a) Interest on short term deposit 1.96 -
b) Other interest 6.91 5.95
Total 8.87 5.95
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Note Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(ii) Other non-operating income comprises:
a) Profit on sale of fixed assets 2.55 -
b) Miscellaneous income 5.77 6.28
c) Export Incentive 2.63 1.13
Total 10.95 7.41
` in Millions
Sl. No. For the Year Ended As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(a) Opening stock 467.56 494.97
(b) Add : Purchases 8,363.37 8,050.57
8,830.93 8,545.54
(c) Less : Closing stock (356.82) (467.56)
(d) Less : Scrap sales and cash discount (265.89) (290.32)
Total 8,208.22 7,787.66
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Note Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(i) Raw materials consumed comprises:
Steel 805.40 1,142.03
Castings 1,635.31 1,643.83
Forgings 2,410.85 2,455.35
Bought out finished (BOF) 2,017.58 1,814.40
Others 1,339.08 732.05
Total 8,208.22 7,787.66
NOTE 19.B CHANGES IN INVENTORIES OF FINISHED GOODS AND WORK-IN-PROGRESS
` in Millions
Sl. No. For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Inventories at the end of the year:
(a) Finished goods 56.71 75.20
(b) Work-in-progress 518.88 491.76
Less: Provision for slow moving and non moving Items (21.82) (16.82)
553.77 550.14
Inventories at the beginning of the year:
(c) Finished goods 75.20 67.00
(d) Work-in-progress 491.76 508.17
Less: Provision for slow moving and non moving Items (16.82) 0.00
550.14 575.17
Net (increase) / decrease (3.63) 25.03
` `
(a) Salaries and wages 689.15 675.66
(b) Contributions to provident and other funds [Refer Note 30 (I)] 59.86 55.53
(c) Staff welfare expenses 74.07 67.03
Total 823.08 798.22
` in Millions
Sl. No. For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(a) Interest on term loan - 1.88
(b) Interest on working capital borrowings 2.92 48.45
(c) Interest on finance lease 0.71 1.69
(d) Interest on others 5.33 1.52
Total 8.96 53.54
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Note Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(i) Payments to the auditors comprises (net of service tax
input credit):
a) For statutory audit 3.20 3.20
b) Reimbursement of expenses 0.21 0.56
Total 3.41 3.76
NOTE 24. DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM
ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2006
There are no Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to whom the company owes dues which are outstanding for more
than 45 days from the due date at the balance sheet date. The information as required to be disclosed under The Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 regarding Micro and Small enterprises determined to the extent
such parties have been identified on the basis of the information available with the company. This has been relied upon
by the auditors.
NOTE 25. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EXPOSURE :
There is no outstanding forward exchange contract as at 31st March 2017. Currency exposure as on 31st March 2017 that
have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or otherwise are given below:
` in Millions
As at 31st March, 2017 As at 31st March, 2016
Particulars
` Foreign Currency ` Foreign Currency
Trade Payables 10.50 USD 0.15 18.47 USD 0.28
0.25 EUR - 2.62 EUR 0.03
NOTE 27. VALUE OF RAW MATERIALS, STORES & SPARES CONSUMED DURING THE YEAR :
` in Millions
For the year ended For the year ended
Particulars 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
Consumption% ` Consumption % `
a) Raw Material
• Imports 3% 241.70 2% 188.88
• Indigenous 97% 7,966.52 98% 7,598.78
100% 8,208.22 100% 7,787.66
b) Stores & Spares
• Imports 2% 4.60 1% 2.93
• Indigenous 98% 287.99 99% 278.29
100% 292.59 100% 281.22
` in Millions
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Traveling expenses 1.89 0.38
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Total number of non-resident shareholders 1 1
No. of equity shares held 5,367,275 5,367,275
Amount of dividend paid 29.52 5.37
Year to which dividend related - final dividend 2015-16 2014-15
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Employers’ Contribution to Provident Fund Including Family Pension 38.33 35.46
Fund* (Excluding Administration Charges)
Superannuation Fund* 7.24 7.39
* Included in Contribution to Provident and Other Funds (Refer Note – 20)
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Discount Rate 6.85% 7.64%
Expected Return on Plan Assets 6.85% 8.00%
Salary Escalation Rate – Staff 5.00% 7.50%
Salary Escalation Rate – Workmen 5.00% 5.00%
Attrition Rate – Staff 12.00% 10.25%
Mortality table India Assured lives (2006-08)
Ultimate Mortality table
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Opening Present Value of Obligation 117.59 104.58
Current Service Cost 8.32 7.28
Interest on Defined Benefit Obligation 8.64 7.77
Benefits Paid (9.02) (5.83)
Net Actuarial Losses/(Gains) Recognized During the Year 8.75 3.79
Closing Present Value of Obligation 134.28 117.59
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Opening Fair Value of Plan Asset 120.10 100.53
Expected Return on Plan Assets 8.33 8.49
Actuarial Gains/(Losses) 0.57 (0.09)
Contribution by Employer 12.00 17.00
Benefits Paid (9.02) (5.83)
Closing Fair Value of Plan Assets 131.98 120.10
Note: The details with respect to investment by the fund manager (Life Insurance Corporation of India) in to major category of plan assets have not been disclosed, in
absence of such information.
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Closing Present Value of Funded Obligation 134.28 117.59
Closing Fair Value of Plan Assets 131.98 120.10
Net assets / (liabilities) recognised in balance sheet (2.30) -
The estimated rate escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation, takes into account inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market. The above information is certified
by the actuary.
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Leave salary
Other current liabilities 5.65 1.30
Total 5.65 1.30
ote: The details with respect to investment by the fund manager (Life Insurance Corporation of India) in to major category of plan assets have not been disclosed, in
N
absence of such information.
` in Millions
Sl Related Parties Entities Entities over Enterprises Key Total
No. having which KMP under Management
substantial have significant common Personnel
Influence influence control
Transactions during the period
1) Purchase of Goods
Bharat Forge Ltd, Pune 310.63 310.63
(193.37) (193.37)
Meritor Heavy Vehicle 17.90 17.90
Systems LLC, USA (21.64) (21.64)
Arvin Meritor, Brazil - -
(0.02) (0.02)
Arvin Meritor, Sweden 9.35 9.35
(29.29) (29.29)
Meritor H.V.S Cameri Spa, 3.48 3.48
Italy (11.05) (11.05)
Meritor Heavy Vehicle 0.07 0.07
Systems LLC Maxtown (0.04) (0.04)
Meritor Automotive Inc, 0.81 0.81
Fletcher, USA (0.12) (0.12)
Meritor LLC Florence 1.07 1.07
(0.55) (0.55)
Master Sistemas Automotivos 1.58 1.58
Limitada - -
Meritor Inc. Troy 0.21 0.21
(0.80) (0.80)
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 1.02 1.02
Mysuru (1.55) (1.55)
Xuzhou Meritor Axle Co.Ltd., - -
China (2.58) (2.58)
Meritor Manufacturing de 0.35 0.35
Mexico, S.A. de C.V” - -
Fonderie Venissieux Sas 23.37 23.37
(16.03) (16.03)
Sistemas Automotrices 0.24 0.24
(0.38) (0.38)
2) Sale of Goods (including
Taxes)
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 10656.70 10,656.70
Mysuru (9871.77) (9,871.77)
Bharat Forge Ltd. Pune 0.73 0.73
- -
3) Purchase of MLFPS and
MEIS Licences
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 30.20 30.20
Mysuru (12.99) (12.99)
` in Millions
Sl Related Parties Entities Entities over Enterprises Key Total
No. having which KMP under Management
substantial have significant common Personnel
Influence influence control
4) Services Received
Bharat Forge Ltd, Pune 168.19 168.19
(144.48) (144.48)
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 78.42 78.42
Mysuru (84.15) (84.15)
Synise Technologies Ltd 4.88 4.88
(6.69) (6.69)
5) Trade Advance Received
Xuzhou Meritor Axle Co.Ltd., - -
China (2.70) (2.70)
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 6.35 6.35
Mysuru (5.25) (5.25)
6) Other Recoveries
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 24.94 24.94
Mysuru (18.60) (18.60)
Bharat Forge Ltd. Pune 4.62 4.62
- -
7) Trade Advances Paid
Bharat Forge Ltd, Pune 4.27 4.27
(9.37) (9.37)
8) Purchase of Fixed Assets
Bharat Forge Ltd, Pune 4.95 4.95
(36.24) (36.24)
Meritor HVS (India) Limited, 0.02 0.02
Mysuru - -
Meritor Commercial Vehicle - -
Systems (India) Pvt Ltd (0.02) (0.02)
9) Managerial Remuneration
and Sitting Fee
Dr. B N Kalyani 0.04 0.04
(0.06) (0.06)
Dr. N Muthukumar 12.73 12.73
(10.14) (10.14)
Mr. Ramkumar S - -
(8.90) (8.90)
Mr. Ranganathan S 6.17 6.17
- -
` in Millions
Sl Related Parties Entities Entities over Enterprises Key Total
No. having which KMP under Management
substantial have significant common Personnel
Influence influence control
Amount outstanding at the balance Sheet date
10) Trade receivables
Meritor HVS (India) Limited. 1988.63 1988.63
Mysuru (1672.40) (1672.40)
11) Trade payables
Meritor HVS (India) Limited. 13.48 13.48
Mysuru (17.28) (17.28)
Bharat Forge Limited, Pune 119.18 119.18
(80.39) (80.39)
Meritor Heavy Vehicle 0.43 0.43
Systems LLC, USA (9.61) (9.61)
Arvin Meritor, Brazil - -
(0.02) (0.02)
Meritor Automotive Inc, - -
Fletcher, USA (0.46) (0.46)
Meritor H.V.S Cameri Spa, 0.10 0.10
Italy (0.08) (0.08)
Arvin Meritor, Sweden 1.44 1.44
(2.21) (2.21)
Meritor LLC Florance - -
(0.02) (0.02)
Meritor Manufacturing de 0.25 0.25
Mexico, S.A. de C.V. - -
Xuzhou Meritor Axle Co.Ltd, - -
China (2.32) (2.32)
Fonderie Venissieux - -
(2.51) (2.51)
Sistemas Automotrices 0.24 0.24
(0.34) (0.34)
` in Millions
Sl Related Parties Entities Entities over Enterprises Key Total
No. having which KMP under Management
substantial have significant common Personnel
Influence influence control
13) Dividend Paid
BF Investments Ltd, Pune 29.52 29.52
(5.37) (5.37)
Meritor Heavy Vehicle 29.52 29.52
Systems LLC, USA (5.37) (5.37)
1. Related Party relationships are as identified by the Company on the basis of information available with them and accepted by the auditors.
2. The above amounts exclude reimbursement of expenses.
3. No amount is/has been written off or written back during the year in respect of debts due from or to related party except as disclosed above.
4. Figures in brackets relate to the previous year.
` in Millions
SI As at As at
Particulars
No 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
(In ` Except for No. Shares)
1. Profit after tax attributable to ordinary shareholders (` In Millions) 485.79 347.74
2. Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year 15,111,975 15,111,975
3. Nominal value of ordinary shares (Value in Rupees) 10.00 10.00
4. Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share (Value in Rupees) 32.15 23.01
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
Depreciation & Amortisation 87.53 229.43
Provision for Employee Benefits & Others (55.11) (35.90)
32.42 193.53
Net Deferred Tax Liability Relating to the Above 11.12 66.92
b) Transfer Pricing
The Company maintains the information and documents as required under the transfer pricing regulations under
Section 92-92F of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The management is of the view that its transactions are at arm’s length
so that the aforesaid legislation will not have any impact on the financial statements, particularly on the amount of tax
expense and that of provision for taxation.
Note (i)
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
With in One Year 17.10 13.10
Above One Year 42.54 29.28
Total 59.64 42.38
37. The Payment of Bonus Act has been amended with retrospective effect from April1, 2014, to enhance the, eligibility
limit for payment of bonus to employees from ` 10,000 to ` 21,000 per month, and the wage ceiling from ` 3,500 to
` 7,000 per month or the minimum wage for the scheduled employment, as fixed by the Government, whichever is
higher. However the Company has created the liability only for FY 2015-16 and not for FY 2014-15. The additional
liability for FY 2014-15 amounts to ` 11.52 Million.
38.
Disclosures in accordance with Guidance Note on Accounting for Expenditure on Corporate Social
Responsibility Activities
` in Millions
As at As at
Particulars
31st March, 2017 31st March, 2016
` `
(a) Gross amount required to be spent by the company during the year. 6.71 4.67
` in Millions
Particulars In cash Yet to be paid in cash Total
(b) Amount spent during the year on:
(i) Construction of Toilets at Chamundi Hills 3.37 0.30 3.68
(ii) On purposes other than (i) above 0.46 0.00 0.46
39. Disclosure of Specified Bank Notes(SBN) held and transacted during the period from 08th November 2016 to 30th
December 2016 provided in the below table
` in Millions
SBNs Other denomonation Total
Particulars
notes
Closing cash in hand as on 08th November 2016 0.29 0.02 0.31
(+) Permitted receipts - 0.46 0.46
(-) Permitted payments - (0.44) (0.44)
(-) Amount deposited in Banks (0.29) - (0.29)
Closing cash in hand as on 30th December 2016 - 0.04 0.04
40. The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ` 8.00 per equity share for the financial year ended March
31, 2017. The payment is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the
Company. The final dividend declared in the previous year was ` 5.50 per equity share.
41. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped or reclassified wherever necessary to correspond to the current year’s
grouping/ classification and disclosure.
Signatures to notes 1 to 41
Place : Pune
Date : 18th May, 2017
Notice is hereby given that the 36th Annual General Meeting 4. To appoint statutory auditors and fix their remuneration.
(AGM) of the Members of Automotive Axles Limited, will be
held at the registered office of the Company at Hootagalli “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of
Industrial Area, Off Hunsur Road, Mysuru – 570 018, Sections 139, 142 and other applicable provisions,
Karnataka, India on Friday, 18th August, 2017 at 12.30 if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
p.m. (IST) to transact the following business: Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,as may
be applicable and pursuant to the recommendations of
ORDINARY BUSINESS: the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, M/s.
1. To receive, consider and adopt the Financial Statements S R Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants
of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2017, (Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004), be and
including the audited Balance Sheet of the Company are hereby appointed as the statutory auditors of the
as at March 31, 2017 and Statement of Profit & Loss Company, in place of retiring auditors M/s. Deloitte
Account for the year ended on that date and the Reports Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, Bangalore
of Board of Directors and Auditors thereon. (Firm Registration No.008072S ), to hold office for a
period of five (5) years from the conclusion of this 36th
2. To declare final dividend on equity shares at ` 8/- per AGM until the conclusion of the 41st AGM, subject
equity share of ` 10/- for the year ended 31st March to ratification of their appointment by the members in
2017. every AGM held after this AGM at such remuneration
and out of pocket expenses, as may be decided by the
3. To appoint a director in place of Dr. Narayanaswamy Board of Directors of the Company.”
Muthukumar (DIN: 06708535) who retires by rotation
and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
CIN : L51909KA1981PLC004198
Phone No. : 0821-7197500
Email : [email protected]
Web : www.autoaxle.com
11. The Members are requested to present the duly filled The instructions for shareholder voting electronically
Attendance slips before the commencement of the are as under:
Meeting to facilitate identification of Membership at the
meeting. i. The voting period begins on Tuesday, 15th
August, 2017 (9.00 A.M) and ends on Thursday,
12. Members are requested to bring their copy of the 17th August, 2017 (5.00 P.M). During this period
Annual Report to the Meeting shareholders’ of the Company, holding shares
either in physical form or in dematerialized form,
13. Shareholders may kindly note that no gifts/coupons will as on the cut-off date Friday, 11th August, 2017
be distributed at the Annual General Meeting. may cast their vote electronically. The e-voting
module shall be blocked forthwith by CDSL at the
14. Members may also note that the Notice of the 36th
end of the voting period mentioned above.
Annual General Meeting and the Annual Report for
2017 will also be available on the Company’s website ii. The shareholders should log on to the e-voting
www.autoaxle.com for their download. The physical website www.evotingindia.com.
copies of the aforesaid documents will also be available
at the Company’s Registered Office in Mysuru for iii. Click on Shareholders.
inspection during normal business hours on working
days. For any communication, the shareholders may iv. Enter your User ID
also send requests to the Company’s investor email id:
a. For CDSL: 16 digits beneficiary ID,
[email protected].
b. For NSDL: 8 Character DP ID followed by 8
15. Road map showing directions to reach the venue of the
Digits Client ID,
AGM is given at the end of this Notice.
c. Members holding shares in Physical Form
16. Voting through electronic means
should enter Folio Number registered with the
In compliance with provisions of Section 108 of the Company.
Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies
v. Next enter the Image Verification as displayed and
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and
Click on Login.
Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirement) Regulation, 2015, the Company is vi. If you are holding shares in demat form and had
pleased to provide members facility to exercise their logged on to www.evotingindia.com and voted
right to vote at the 36th AGM by electronic means and on an earlier voting of any company, then your
the business that may be transacted through e-Voting existing password is to be used.
Services. The facility of casting the votes by members
using an electronic voting system from a place other vii. If you are a first time user, for members holding
than venue of the AGM (‘remote e-voting’) shall be shares in Demat Form & Physical Form, follow the
provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited steps given below:
(CDSL):
a. PAN – enter 10 digit alpha-numeric PAN
issued by Income Tax Department
b. Members who have not updated their PAN xii. On the voting page, you will see “RESOLUTION
with the Company/Depository Participant DESCRIPTION” and against the same the option
are requested to use the first two letters of “YES/NO” for voting. Select the option YES or NO
their name and the 8 digits of the sequence as desired. The option YES implies that you assent
number in the PAN field. to the Resolution and option NO implies that you
dissent to the Resolution.
c. In case the sequence number is less than
8 digits, enter the applicable number of xiii. Click on the “RESOLUTIONS FILE LINK” if you
0’s before the number after the first two wish to view the entire Resolution details.
characters of the name in CAPITAL letters. Eg.
If your name is Ramesh Kumar with sequence xiv. After selecting the resolution you have decided to
number 1 then enter RA00000001 in the vote on, click on “SUBMIT”. A confirmation box
PAN field. will be displayed. If you wish to confirm your vote,
click on “OK”, else to change your vote, click on
d. DOB - Enter the Date of Birth as recorded “CANCEL” and accordingly modify your vote.
in your demat account or in the company
records for the said demat account or folio in xv. Once you “CONFIRM” your vote on the resolution,
dd/mm/yyyy format. you will not be allowed to modify your vote.
e. Dividend Bank Details - Enter the Dividend xvi. You can also take out print of the voting done by
Bank Details as recorded in your demat you by clicking on “Click here to print” option on
account or in the company records for the said the Voting page.
demat account or folio. Please enter the DOB
xvii. If Demat account holder has forgotten the login
or Dividend Bank Details in order to login. If
password then enter the User ID and the image
the details are not recorded with the depository
verification code and click on Forgot Password
or company please enter the member id / folio
and enter the details as prompted by the system.
number in the Dividend Bank details field as
mentioned in instruction (iv). xviii.
Note for Non–Individual Shareholders and
Custodians :
viii. After entering these details appropriately, click on
“SUBMIT” tab. a. Non-Individual shareholders (i.e. other than
Individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) and Custodian are
ix. Members holding shares in physical form will
required to log on to www.evotingindia.com
then directly reach the Company selection screen.
and register themselves as Corporates.
However, members holding shares in demat form
will now reach ‘Password Creation’ menu wherein b. A scanned copy of the Registration Form
they are required to mandatorily enter their login bearing the stamp and sign of the entity
password in the new password field. Kindly note should be emailed to helpdesk.evoting@
that this password is to be also used by the demat cdslindia.com
holders for voting for resolutions of any other
company on which they are eligible to vote, c. After receiving the login details a compliance
provided that company opts for e-voting through user should be created using the admin login
CDSL platform. It is strongly recommended not and password. The Compliance user would
to share your password with any other person be able to link the account(s) for which they
and take utmost care to keep your password wish to vote on.
confidential.
d. The list of accounts should be mailed to
x. For Members holding shares in physical form, [email protected] and on
the details can be used only for e-voting on the approval of the accounts they would be able
resolutions contained in this Notice. to cast their vote.
xi. Click on the EVSN for AUTOMOTIVE AXLES e. A scanned copy of the Board Resolution and
LIMITED Power of Attorney (POA) which they have
issued in favour of the Custodian, if any, to be held, allow voting with the assistance of
should be uploaded in PDF format in the scrutinizer, by use of ballot paper for all those
system for the scrutinizer to verify the same. members who are present at the AGM but have
not cast their votes by availing the remote e-voting
xix. In case you have any queries or issues regarding facility
e-voting, you may refer the Frequently Asked
Questions (“FAQs”) and e-voting manual xxv. Ms. Pracheta M, Practicing Company Secretary
available at www.evotingindia.com under help (Membership No. ACS 22452 & CP No.9838)
section or write an email to helpdesk.evoting@ has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to scrutinize
cdslindia.com. the e-voting process in a fair and transparent
manner.
xx. The voting rights of members shall be in proportion
to their shares of the paid up equity share capital xxvi. The Scrutinizer shall after the conclusion of voting
of the Company as on the cut-off date of Friday, at the general meeting, will first count the votes
11th August, 2017. cast at the meeting and thereafter unblock the
votes cast through remote e-voting in the presence
xxi. Any person who acquires the shares and becomes of at least two witnesses not in the employment
a member of the Company after the despatch of of the Company and shall make, not later than
the notice of the AGM and holds shares as on the three days of the conclusion of the AGM, a
cut-off date, may obtain the login id and password consolidated scrutinizer’s report of the total votes
by sending request to helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia. cast in favour or against, if any, to the Chairman
com. or a person authorized by him in writing, who shall
countersign the same and declare the result of the
xxii. The facility for voting through ballot paper shall be
voting forthwith.
made available at the meeting and the members
attending the meeting who have not already xxvii. The results declared along with the Scrutinizer’s
casted their votes by remote e-voting shall be able Report shall be placed on the Company’s website
to exercise their right at the meeting by means of www.autoaxle.com and on the website of CDSL
ballot voting. within three (3) days of passing of the resolutions
at the AGM of the Company and communicated
xxiii. The members who have cast their vote by remote
to the Stock Exchanges.
e-voting prior to the meeting may also attend the
meeting but shall not be entitled to cast their vote xxviii. All the documents referred to in the Notice shall
again. be available for inspection at the registered office
of the Company between 10.30 a.m. to 12.30
xxiv. The Chairman shall, at the AGM, at the end of
p.m. on all working days till the date of the Annual
discussion on the resolutions on which voting is
General meeting.