To,
The Members of Gammon India Limited,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 103 rd Annual Report together with the
Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 ("Financial
Year" ), together with the Statutory Auditors Report thereon.
?‚? Review of Financial and Operational Performance: (Rs. in crores)
| Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
For the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 |
For the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 |
For the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 |
For the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 |
| Profit before Other Income, Depreciation and Interest |
(109.09) |
(708.07) |
(14.73) |
(598.96) |
| Add: |
|
|
|
|
| Other Income |
6.96 |
49.10 |
31.99 |
147.07 |
| Less: |
|
|
|
|
| Depreciation |
2.09 |
1.78 |
2.11 |
1.86 |
| Interest |
1005.06 |
916.65 |
1193.83 |
1129.29 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Tax |
(1109.28) |
(1577.39) |
(1223.69) |
(1583.04) |
| Less: |
|
|
|
|
| Provision for Taxation |
(31.50) |
385.61 |
(31.35) |
385.52 |
| Profit/(Loss) after Tax |
(1077.79) |
(1963.00) |
(1192.34) |
(1968.56) |
| Transferred to Minority Interest |
|
|
(7.03) |
(3.18) |
| Profit/(Loss) for the year |
(1077.79) |
(1963.00) |
(1185.31) |
(1965.38) |
| Add: |
|
|
|
|
| Profit brought forward from the previous year |
(11493.89) |
(9530.76) |
(11155.47) |
(9205.43) |
| Available for Appropriation |
(12571.65) |
(11493.89) |
(12340.75) |
(11155.47) |
| Appropriations: |
|
|
|
|
| On Divestment of Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
| Dividend (Proposed) Equity Shares |
|
|
|
|
| Tax on Dividend |
|
|
|
|
| Other Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
| Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
(12571.65) |
(11493.88) |
(12340.75) |
(11155.47) |
?‚? The Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2025 have been
restated in accordance with Ind-AS for comparative information.
?‚? The Financial Statements are in compliance with Ind-AS, notified by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the
relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in
India.
During the Financial Year the Turnover of the Company on a Standalone basis stood at
Rs. 21.23 crores, as compared to Rs. 39.25 crores during the previous F.Y. ended 31st
March, 2024. The Company posted a Net Loss after Tax of Rs 1077.79 crores during the year
ended 31st March, 2025, as against a Net Loss after Tax of Rs 1963.00 crores during the
previous FY ended 31st March, 2024.
On a Consolidated basis, the Turnover of Gammon Group during the Financial Year stood
at Rs 67.89 crores as compared to Rs.71.74 crores for the previous financial year ended
31st March, 2024. The Group posted a Net Loss after Tax of Rs 1192.34 crores during the
Current Financial Year, as against a Net Loss after Tax of Rs.1968.56 crores during the
previous F.Y. ended 31st March, 2024. Interest and finance costs continue to be high. The
turnover/income is from the residual EPC business, post carve out of the operating
business. During the year under review the finance cost which includes the interest costs
was Rs. 1005.06 crores. The loss was primarily due to the provisions made for the
Company's funded and non-funded exposure of loans and investments.
GAMMON
THE BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL & TO RISE
Brief History
100 years ago Mr. J.C. Gammon a Mathematical Scholar and Civil Engineer was assigned a
job to construct the Gateway of India while he was employed as an Assistant Engineer in
the Public Work Department. He left his current employment and formed M/s. J.C. Gammon to
carry out the task of the 1 st Monument Structure the 'Gateway of India' and thus the
Company
was formed. He had a vision and foresight for the need of the country. Mr. Gammon an
excellent Engineer, Innovator and Entrepreneur responsible for solid foundation of the
great Institute which was later known as Gammon India Ltd.
Most of the Architectural structures in the fort area of Mumbai City were the early
landmark achievements of Gammon India Ltd. The work which was accomplished by the
pre-casting concrete was introduced by Gammon in the country, due to which the Company was
aptly called the Sculptor of Concrete in India.
The reign of the Company gradually fell in the hands of Indian, Late Dr. T.N. Subba
Rao, a Legend in the Civil Engineering who has carried forward technology and the
innovation in civil engineering and gave Gammon a very respectable place in the history of
Indian Construction Industry in 70s.
Around 1990 a young Entrepreneur of around 30 years, Mr. Abhijit Rajan took the reigns
of Gammon in his professional hands. Realizing the potential of the Company and
understanding the magnitude, he carried forward aggressively the expansion of the Company.
Till the time Mr. Rajan commenced the Company's concentration was only on Civil
Engineering projects. Post Mr. Rajan acquiring the command, the Company expanded in the
field of manufacturing, transmission, oil business and cross country pipeline in addition
to core civil engineering business.
By 2000, the Company's CAGR exceeded 25% and ROCE by 20% and resulted in Gammon being
the only Company with a consistent dividend payout for over 30 years. By 2008, Gammon was
among the largest infrastructure companies in India with a revenue of over Rs 2500 crore,
net worth of over Rs 1000 crore, a debt/equity ratio of just 0.39:1 and a market cap of
more than Rs. 4200 crores.
Gammon was looking at opportunities to expand its presence in burgeoning Indian power
sector. Gammon had a strong legacy of credentials in power sector across thermal, hydro
and nuclear power plants in the field of civil work including tunnels, intake well, dams,
and specialized work like cooling towers, chimneys, etc., Gammon decided to become a
"one stop energy shop" in power sector by expanding presence across entire
energy value chain. This was done by combining existing civil EPC capability in power with
manufacturing and supply of power equipment, transmission & distribution and
operations and maintenance capabilities across thermal, hydro, nuclear and
non-conventional forms of energy. By doing this Gammon would become eligible for bidding
and executing mega turnkey projects in rapidly growing and large supercritical thermal
power projects.
Gammon had a footprint in Civil Engineering projects in all types of structures like
bridges, tunnels, roads, jetties, ports, dams, canals, all types of power plants,
chimneys, silos, water towers, residential projects, industrial projects like cement and
steel plants, cooling towers, religious structures etc.
Gammon has completed over 2000 projects of small, medium and large scale covering
majority states and districts of the country in its first 100 years. Gammon has delivered
20 projects Building the Nation in its each first 100 years. Many of the Companies during
the period have achieved such record in their entire existence. It has successfully
completed projects internationally as well. It is Gammon which has acquired the title of 'Builders
to the Nation' by developing all types of infrastructure projects from Kashmir to
Kanyakumari and Kutch to Arunachal Pradesh.
Slowdown of Economy and its effects on Gammon
During FY2012 and FY2013, Gammon's financial performance suffered on account of
slowdown in the economy, delay in award of new projects and project execution delays. The
working capital cycle of Gammon was also stretched due to non- achievement of milestones
and delayed recovery of receivables. Gammon also invested in overseas subsidiaries and
non- core assets by way of loans and advances or equity. The subdued market conditions
could not yield the desired returns on overseas investments and the interest cost on
acquisitions added to the stress of Gammon. GIL was not able to meet its debt obligations
to its lenders. Hence, GIL referred itself under the aegis of CDR Cell for restructuring
of its debt in March 2013.
As the planned cash flow could not materialize and on proposed CDR failing, the Company
hived off its two main businesses
to service lenders dues. By doing so, the Company have resolved 75% of the lenders
dues.
The residual Company's operations have been affected in the last few years by various
factors including liquidity crunch, unavailability of resources on timely basis, delays in
execution of projects, delays in land acquisition, operational issues etc. The Company's
overseas operations are characterized due to weak order booking, paucity of working
capital and uncertain business environment. Also the Company's current liabilities exceed
the current assets by Rs. 10,189.79 Crore as at March 31, 2024. The facilities of the
Company with the Secured lenders are presently marked as NPA since June 2017. The
liquidity crunch has resulted in several winding up petitions being filed against the
Company by various stakeholders for recovery of the debts which the Company has been
settling as per the mutually agreed repayment terms. The liquidity crunch is affecting the
Company's operation with increasing severity. The Secured lenders have recalled the
various facilities, initiated recovery suits in the Debt Recovery Tribunals as well as
filing a winding up petition with the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code
The Companies Proposal for restructuring have undergone multiple iterations with the
many of the Lenders approving while other not according their approval.
Revival Plan
Pursuant to the execution of the ICA the lenders appointed M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
India LLP as Process Advisory (PA)
in the resolution process of the Company. Subsequent to the abovementioned appointment
the representatives of Deloitte attended one of the Joint Lenders Meeting held on 13th
January, 2020, wherein the plans regarding the way forward on the resolution process were
presented. Subsequently on the recommendation by Deloitte the Company signed an engagement
letter with Duff and Phelps (D&P) to carry out the valuation of the Company and
estimation on the recoverability of arbitration claims of the Company and on such terms
and conditions as directed by IDBI Bank.
In furtherance to the execution of the ICA, the Company submitted a draft resolution
plan to the consortium of lenders. Pursuant to the submission of the resolution plan,
Seven lenders including the lead monitoring institution provided their in-principle
sanction to the company. Due to delay in approval of resolution plan by other Bankers the
fund through which Everstone (Investor) was intended to invest was closed.
Due to time constraint, Gammon has proposed an alternate investor with the same terms
and conditions for the revival of the Company which is accepted by the Bankers. The
lenders discussed the above matter at the Joint Lenders meeting dated 5th March 2022. The
top Management of few lenders were not in agreement for the time period proposed in the
resolution.
The Company presently has submitted a revised proposal to the lead bankers for which a
joint lender meeting is planned in the near future. The management is hopeful of obtaining
approval of all the lenders.
During initial years of second century, Gammon has spent its energy on salvaging all
possible value of the Company to bounce back afresh for its second century. The core DNA
of Gammon namely Customer Focus, Technology, Innovation, Human Resources and focus on
Interest of Stake Holders will help Gammon to rise against all adversities.
OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES
Sofinter S.p.A.
As already pointed out to the Shareholders in the previous year, Gammon India Limited.
indirectly through its 100% subsidiaries
Gammon Holdings Mauritius Limited (GHM) and Gammon International B.V.(GIBV) is a
minority shareholder in Sofinter
S.p.A. w.e.f. April 2024 consequent upon the infusion of fresh equity capital into the
Company by Nova Energy Holdings (controlled by Mutares, Germany) along with enhanced
banking lines guaranteed by them. Consequently, the Management control of the Sofinter
Group vests entirely with the new Management team appointed by Nova Energy with one Board
seat in Sofinter S.p.A.for a Gammon representative.
During 2024 as reported by the Board, Group Sofinter has faced severe difficulties in
execution of its legacy Projects being undertaken by its 100% subsidiary AC Boilers S.p.A
and at the same time has failed to book any new orders. As a result, AC Boilers has
reported substantial losses for FY2024 of ?‚?32 million. The extent of losses is
surprising since Mutares was fully involved alongside the Management for over 2 years for
due diligence and pre-acquisition controls and no major issues were tabled at the time.
Nevertheless, Nova Energy has sent a letter of claim for Euro 32 million for willful
misconduct to GHML and GIBV and to Gammon India Limited as Guarantor. The letter of claim
has been duly replied legally and the averments therein have been entirely denied and
rejected. No further response has been received by the Company to the reply sent to date.
Meanwhile, due to the losses the equity of AC Boilers S.p.A is wiped out leading to a
situation under Italian Civil Code Article 2447 which makes it mandatory by law to either
re-capitalise the Company or put it into bankruptcy. It is also to be noted that due to
these losses and although Sofinter stand-alone results are better than expected due to
robust orders and execution, it is barely above the threshold limit to come under Article
2447 situation. Consequently, in order to recapitalise AC Boilers
S.p.A the equity of Sofinter would also need to be enhanced.
The Group has drawn up a revised Business Plan and sent the same to the Italian Banks
and other authorities in order to enter into a new Agreement with the Banks to continue
the existing facilities with revised covenants. As per the Business Plan the losses of
?‚?32 million are to be covered through claims from two major clients viz. Solvay
and Ansaldo Energia S.p.A, adjustment of inter-company credits and negotiations with
creditors for settlement of pending dues for a lesser amount. After these actions are
concluded in the manner foreseen in the Business Plan, the deficit is expected to be
approximately Euro 12 million which has to be funded as equity through Sofinter being the
sole shareholder, to avert bankruptcy of AC Boilers and also Sofinter. At a Shareholders
Meeting called on March 28, 2025,Nova Energy has expressed its willingness to
re-capitalise the Company for the full amount of Euro 12 million in case Gammon is unable
to contribute its share of 10% (approximately Euro 1.2 million), thereby fully diluting
Gammon. Meanwhile, pending conclusion of the above actions as per the Business Plan likely
by December 2025, Nova Energy has already advanced substantial amount of the shortfall in
order that the Banks keep open the funding lines of the Group.
Furthermore, till such time all actions are concluded, the audited Financial Statements
of Group Sofinter for FY 2024 are kept pending due to lack of clarity on the going concern
aspect. It is also expected that when these are finalised after actual re- capitalisation
takes place, the Financial Statements for 2023 will also be re-stated as may be determined
by Management to take into account substantial part of the losses in that year.
Franco Tosi Meccanica S.p.A. (In Extraordinary Administration)
As pointed out in the previous years, with the transfer of the operational assets in
all respects having been completed to Bruno Presezzi S.p.A, the Commissioner has started
the second phase of disposing of the non-core assets of the Company. These primarily
comprise of approx 60 acres of land in Legnano, Milan, buildings and some equipment
within. Even piece-meal sale
of the land is proving to be a challenge in light of continuing limitations in the
Italian economy in general. During the year 2023,the Commissioner for Liquidation of FTM
obtained from the local civic authority in charge of land, a change in the end usage of
this land possibly to improve its overall sale potential and price. The impact of the same
will be known in the coming years. Meanwhile creditors in order of ranking and their dues
continue to be negotiated by the administrator and are paid off to the extent of amounts
received from the disposal of the assets as and when these materialize. This process of
creditor pay-outs will continue till such time all the land is sold in the coming years.
Campo Puma Oriente S.A.(Puma Oil Block)
The Puma Oil Block is located in Ecuador's Oriente Basin in the Orellana Province east
of Quito with an area of 162 square Kms. The Block was part of the second international
marginal field bidding round and the contract was signed in March 2008 for a 20 year term
with Consorcio Pegaso comprising two Companies, namely Campo Puma Oriente S.A. (CPO) with
90% share and Joshi Technologies Inc. with the balance 10%. Gammon India Limited has a
73.80% share in CPO corresponding to 66.40% share in Consorcio Pegaso. Initially, the
contract was production sharing, but in February, 2011, it was changed to a service
contract for an 18 year term. The remaining oil recovery from the existing Puma field is
approximately 14.3 million barrels, excluding probable and possible reserves. There are 11
operational wells in the Puma Block. However, as reported in the previous years, the field
remains closed as all wells continue to be capped due to the inability to perform much
needed interventions including water injections, artificial lift etc. as also additional
CAPEX. In the absence of executing these procedures due to the impossibility to fund the
same on account of the on-going restructuring being undertaken in Gammon there has been no
progress in this direction prompting the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Ecuador to invoke
various stringent provisions under the Contract citing breaches and seeking termination.
?‚? Dividend
In view of the losses the Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend on the
Equity Shares of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
?‚? Reserves
No amount was transferred to Reserves for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
?‚? Finance
During the year under review the Company did not raise any capital from the capital
markets either by way of issue of equity shares, ADR/ GDR or any debt by way of
Debentures.
The standalone residual CDR Principal debt of Rs. 5249.96 crores (amount as on 31st
March 2025) (including an amount of Rs1260.60 crores pertaining to recalled facility of
the SPV's) has become a Non Performing Asset with the lenders as on 30th June, 2017.
?‚? Debentures
As on March 31, 2025 the Company had an outstanding principal balance of NCD's
amounting to Rs. 287,95,87,705 Also the FITL outstanding on the NCD's was Rs. 45,36,063
which makes the total principal outstanding to Rs.288,41,23,768. The said debentures and
interest thereon continue to remain unpaid for more than a year. Repayment of debentures
is also part of the settlement proposal as mentioned above, subject to the approval of the
lenders to the proposal.
?‚? Public Deposits
The Company has no fixed deposits under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013, and did
not accept any further deposits
during the Financial Year 2024- 25.
?‚? Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend and Unclaimed Equity Shares to Investor
Education and Protection Fund
The Company did not pay any amount as dividend since the financial year 2012-13
onwards. Hence there is no pending dividend on shares which are outstanding to be
transferred to IEPF authorities pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
?‚? Material Changes and Commitments, if any, affecting the Financial
Position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the
Company to which the Financial Statements relates and the date of the Report.
There has been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred
between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial Statements
relate and the date of the Report.
?‚? Change in Nature of Business
There has been no change in the nature of business as the Company continues to carry on
its retained Civil EPC business.
?‚? Details Of Significant And Material Orders Passed By The Regulators Or
Courts Or Tribunals Impacting The Going
Concern Status And Company's Operations In Future
?‚? NCLT matters:
The Company's operations have been affected in the last few years by various factors
including liquidity crunch, unavailability of resources on timely basis, delays in
execution of projects, delays in land acquisition, operational issues etc. The Company's
overseas operations are characterized due to weak order booking, paucity of working
capital and uncertain business environment. Also the Company's current liabilities exceed
the current assets by Rs.11,446.84 Crore as at March 31, 2025. The facilities of the
Company with the CDR lenders are presently marked as NPA since June 2017. The liquidity
crunch has resulted in several winding up petitions being filed against the Company by
various stakeholders for recovery of the debts which the Company has been settling as per
the mutually agreed repayment terms. The liquidity crunch is affecting the Company's
operation with increasing severity. The CDR lenders have recalled the various facilities,
initiated recovery suits in the Debt Recovery Tribunals as well as filing a winding up
petition with the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy code.
The Company has been making every effort in settling the outstanding CDR dues
There are many cases against the Company pending before the Hon'ble National Company
Law Tribunal (NCLT),Mumbai Bench as on 31st March, 2025.
?‚? Delisting of Shares by Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock
Exchange (NSE):
?‚? The Delisting Committee of BSE Ltd vide order dated 05.01.2024 under
Regulation 22 (2) of the Delisting Regulations had directed the company Complete the
pending compliances and formalities for revocation of suspension including payment of
processing fees, Annual Listing Fees and Re instatement fees within 4 months from the date
of receipt of this Order by the Company.
?‚? Due to non-compliance of aforesaid order, BSE had compulsorily delisted the
shares of the company w.e.f 08.05.2024 and NSE vide 10.05.2024.
?‚? It is to be noted that in pursuance of said order, company had complied all
the compliances till 31.12.2023, however compliances for the quarter ended 31.03.2024
could not completed with stipulated time as due to NPA status of company bank accounts of
the company are freezed and cash flow is handled by the lenders of the Company. Due to the
above-mentioned reasons, there have been delays in other payments including payments to
the exchanges. The payment to the exchanges and the revocation of suspension of trading is
on the Company's priority list and the Company is pursuing the treasury account holder
Bank to allocate funds for those outstanding dues at the earliest. Accordingly, the
company had prayed to BSE and NSE to list its shares again.
?‚? Aggrieved by the said order, company had appeal before Securities Appellate
Tribunal, Mumbai vide Appeal No.462 and 463 of 2024 against BSE and NSE respectively which
is pending for disposal. The company is expecting the positive relief from the said
Tribunal.
?‚? Honorable Securities Appellate Tribunal Appellate vide Order dated 8th May
2025 has directed BSE to relist the Company after the completion of compliances.
?‚? In the recent hearing dated 23rd September 2025, Honorable Securities
Appellate Tribunal Appellate has directed the company and BSE to resolve pending issues in
one month's time.
?‚? Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), we hereby
state that:
?‚? in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures, if any;
?‚? The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and
its loss for the year ended on that date;
?‚? The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities
?‚? The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31,
2025 on a going concern basis;
?‚? The Directors have laid down internal financial controls which are followed
by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating
effectively;
?‚? The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
?‚? Annual Return
The Annual Return as per the provisions of Section 92(3) and Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,
2014, is available on the Company's website i.e. . com .
?‚? Subsidiary / Associates and Joint Venture Companies
The Company had 19 subsidiaries including step-down subsidiaries, 5 Joint venture
companies as on 31st March, 2025. As on 31st March 2025, no subsidiary of the Company was
a material subsidiary .
?‚? Consolidated Financial Statements/Subsidiary Companies
The Company, its Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures have adopted Ind-AS
pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notification, notifying the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015 under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Your Company has prepared Ind AS Financials for the year ended March 31, 2025 along with
comparable as on March 31, 2024 on a Standalone and Consolidated basis, which form part of
this Annual Report.
As required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, its subsidiaries
and associates form part of this Annual Report. A Statement containing the salient
features of the financial statements of the subsidiary companies and its associates is
attached to the said Financial Statements in Form AOC-1 ( Annexure A ).
The said Financial Statements and detailed information of the subsidiary and associate
companies shall be made available by the Company to the shareholders on request. These
Financial Statements will also be kept open for inspection by any member at the Registered
Office of the Company and the subsidiary and associate companies.
Pursuant to Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements of the
Company, Consolidated Financial Statements along with all relevant documents and separate
audited accounts in respect of the subsidiaries and associates are available on the
Company's website viz.
?‚? Directors/Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review the following changes took place in the Board composition;
?˜ Mr. Ulhas Dharmadikari, ceased to be non-executive Independent Director of the
company on completion of his tenure
of term of five years commencing from 17.04.2019 to 16.04.2024.
?˜ Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair Pillai has been appointed as Non-executive Independent
Director by the member of the Company for term of five years w.e.f 27.12.2023. However,
Mr. Nair resigned from his directorship w.e.f 02.05.2024 on his health grounds
?˜ Mr. Ramchandra Balkrishna Bhatkar has been appointed as an Additional Director
under category of Non-executive Independent Director w.e.f 28.10.2024. However, Mr.
Bhatkar resigned from his directorship w.e.f 30.11.2024 due to his personal reasons
?˜ Ms. VinathHegde, ceased to be non-executive Independent Director of the
company on completion of her tenure of term
of five years commencing from 25.12.2019 to 24.12.2024.
?˜ Mr. Sandeep Sheth, ceased to be Executive Director of the company on
completion of his tenure of term of three years commencing from 10.08.2022 to 09.08.2025.
?˜ Mr Ashok Bhikamchand Bhutada has been appointed as an Additional Director
under category of Non-executive Independent Director w.e.f 11.06.2025 subject to
regularization by the member of the company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
?˜ Mr.Vishwas Madhusudan Joglekar has been appointed as an Additional Director
under category of Non-executive Independent Director w.e.f 11.06.2025 subject to
regularization by the member of the company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
?˜ Ms. Lily Bhushan has been appointed as an Additional Director under category
of Non-executive Independent Director
w.e.f 25.03.2025 subject to regularization by the member of the company at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting.
Ms. Hemali Natvarlal Patel was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f.
11 th June, 2025 in place of Mr. Nirav Shah who resigned as the Company Secretary of the
Company w.e.f. 31st May, 2024.
Further, Ms Hemali Patel resigned from the post of Company Secretary of the Company
w,e,f 16.06.2025 for better prospects.
Mr. Mahendra Shah suffer disqualification as on 31st March, 2023 pursuant to the
provisions of Section 164(2) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
?‚? Auditors
?‚? Statutory Auditors
In compliance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
shareholders in the 100th Annual General Meeting appointed M/s. For N V C & Associates
LLP (Earlier name Natvarlal Vepari & Co), Chartered Accountants
(Firm Registration No. 106971W/W101085) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a
period of 5 (Five) years from the conclusion of the 100th Annual General Meeting until the
conclusion of the 105th Annual General Meeting.
?‚? Cost Auditor
The Company maintains adequate cost records as required under the provisions of Section
148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board
in its meeting held on 28 th October, 2024 has appointed Mr. Pradip Damania as the Cost
Auditor of the Company for the financial year ?€“ 2024-25 on a remuneration of
Rs.70,000 excluding out of pocket expenses and tax. In terms of the provisions of Section
148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14(a)(ii) of the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to the abovementioned Rules and in order to ensure compliance with the same,
the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Pradip Damania, Cost accountant for conducting the
Audit of Cost Accounting records maintained by the Company for the Company's Civil
Engineering, Procurement and Construction business for the Financial Year 2024-2025.
?‚? Secretarial Auditor and Audit Observations and Board's comments thereon;
M/s. Pramod Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries were appointed as the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for
the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time. The Secretarial Auditor's Report is
annexed to this report as "Annexure B".
The auditors have qualified the report with the following observations:
Qualification:
The Company has delayed in filing, e-forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) during
the financial year 2024 ?€“25, as mandated under the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
Boards Explanation:
Due to changes in Company Secretary there were some delay, but company filed all return
& forms at the earliest. Qualification:
Disqualification of directors as per section 164(2)(b) of the Companies Act 2013 for as
the company failed to redeem
debentures on the due date and such failure continues for one year or more.
Boards Explanation:
Company is NPA and has been in Active discussion with all the lenders for the
resolution of debts.
Qualification:
The Company has not altered its Memorandum of Association & Article of Association
in lines with the Companies Act, 2013.
Boards Explanation : The Company has pending dues to the consortium of lenders
and the lenders are the major shareholders. Post resolution of the debt the MOA and AOA
will be amended.
Qualification:
The company has received For Compulsory Delisting Under The Securities And Exchange
Board Of India (Delisting Of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009, Securities Contracts
(Regulation) Act, 1956 R/W Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 And Rules,
Bye-Laws And Regulations Of BSE Ltd on January 05, 2024..
Boards Explanation:
The Company has received order of Honorable Securities Appellate Tribunal(SAT) in favor
of the company. Honorable SAT has agreed to relist the company on resolving of certain BSE
queries.
?‚? Annual Secretarial Compliance Report:
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 s "Every listed entity shall submit a
secretarial compliance report in such form as specified, to stock exchanges, within sixty
days from end of each financial year"
Accordingly M/s. Pramod Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries were
appointed to conduct an Annual Secretarial Compliance audit for the financial year ended
31st March, 2025 and thereafter provide their observations and report thereon. The same is
annexed as "Annexure C"
Below are the auditors' qualifications along with Board's clarification thereon:
| Sr. no. |
PARTICULARS |
COMPLIANCE STATUS(YES/ NO/NA) |
OBSERVATIONS/REMARKS BY PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY |
Board\u2019s Explanation |
| 1 |
Adoption and timely updation of the Policies: All applicable policies under
SEBI Regulations are adopted with the approval of board of directors of the listed
entities All the policies are in conformity with SEBI Regulations and has been reviewed
& timely updated as per the regulations/circulars/ guidelines issued by SEBI. |
Yes |
- |
- |
| 2 |
Maintenance and disclosures on Website: The Listed entity is maintaining a
functional website. Timely dissemination of the documents/ information under a separate
section on the website. Web-links provided in annual corporate governance reports under
Regulation 27(2) are accurate and specific which re-directs to the relevant document(s)/
section of the website. |
Yes |
- |
- |
| 3 |
Disqualification of Director: |
No |
It has been observed that the Company has defaulted in the
repayment of amounts due to the holders of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for a
continuous period exceeding one year. In view of the continuing default in redemption of
Non- Convertible Debentures, the directors who were associated with the Company during the
period of such default are disqualified from being re- appointed in the Company or
appointed in any other company for a period of five years from the date of default, in
terms of the above provisionthe following directors are disqualified under Section
164(2)(b): 1)Kashi Nath Cahtterjee (DIN- 09160384) 2) Mahendra Shah(DIN- 05359127) 3)
Sandeep Sheth (DIN- 08781589) |
Company is NPA and has been in Active discussion with all
the lenders for the resolution of debts. |
| Sr. no. |
PARTICULARS |
COMPLIANCE STATUS(YES/ NO/NA) |
OBSERVATIONS/REMARKS BY PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY |
Board\u2019s Explanation |
| 4 |
Preservation of Documents: The listed entity is preserving and maintaining
records as prescribed under SEBI Regulations and disposal of records as per Policy of
Preservation of Documents and Archival policy prescribed under SEBI LODR Regulations,
2015. |
Yes |
- |
- |
| 5 |
Performance Evaluation: The listed entity has conducted performance evaluation
of the Board, Independent Directors and the Committees at the start of every financial
year as prescribed in SEBI Regulations |
Yes |
- |
- |
| 6 |
Disclosure of events or information: The listed entity has provided all the
required disclosure(s) under Regulation 30 along with Schedule III of SEBI LODR
Regulations, 2015 within the time limits prescribed thereunder. |
No |
- |
- |
| 7 |
Additional Non-compliances, if any: Additional
non-compliance observed for all SEBI regulation/ circular/guidance note etc. |
Yes |
It has been observed that there were delays in filing
certain e-forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) during the financial year
2024\u201325, as mandated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014. |
Due to changes in Company Secretary there were some delay,
but company filed all return & forms at the earliest. |
?‚? Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis
A Report on Corporate Governance for the year ended 31st March, 2025, together with
certificate from M/s. V. V. Chakradeo and Co., Practising Company Secretary regarding
compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual
Report.
?‚? Boards' Explanation On Statutory Auditors' Qualification on Financial
Statements
The Board's explanation on the Statutory Auditor's qualifications and remarks in their
Audit Report both on the Standalone
and Consolidated Financial Statements is annexed to this report as "Annexure
D".
Members' attention is drawn to "Emphasis of Matter" stated in the Auditor's
Report dated 02 nd August, 2025 on the Standalone Financial Statements and in the
Auditor's Report dated 02 nd August, 2025 on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025. The Directors would like to state that the
said matters are for the attention of members only and have been explained in detail in
the relevant notes to accounts as stated therein and hence require no separate
clarification.
?‚? Declaration by Independent Directors
The Independent Directors have furnished declaration in accordance with the provisions
of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that they meet the criteria of independence
as provided under Section 149(6) and the same has been taken on record by the Board.
?‚? Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company formulated a Nomination and
Remuneration Policy in terms of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 laying
down inter-alia, the criteria for appointment and payment of remuneration to Directors,
Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Employees of the Company the same was adopted by the
Board and is annexed to this Report as "Annexure E".
?‚? Committees of the Board
The Board has appointed mandatory as well as non-mandatory Committees with specific
powers in specific areas with delegated authority. The following Committees of the Board
have been formed which function in accordance with the powers delegated to them:
?‚? Audit Committee
?‚? Stakeholders Relationship Committee
?‚? Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The aforementioned committees have been reconstituted. Details of the composition of
each of the committees, number of meetings held and all other relevant details, has been
given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
?‚? Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has in place a system to familiarize its Independent Directors with the
operations of the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of
the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, etc. All the
Independent Directors were updated about the ongoing events and developments relating to
the Company from time to time either through presentation at board or committee meetings.
The Independent Directors also have access to any information relating to the Company,
whenever requested to do so. In addition presentations are made to the Board and its
committees where Independent Directors get an opportunity to interact with members of the
senior management. The Independent Directors also have interaction with the Statutory
Auditors, Internal Auditors, and External Advisors, if any, appointed by the Company at
the meetings.
Further there were separate meetings of the Independent Directors held to update them
about various ongoing matters viz., WSS, Projects of the company, the ongoing arbitration
matters etc.
?‚? Meetings of the Board
During the Financial Year under review, the Board of Directors of your Company met 4
(Four) times, i.e. on 15 th June, 2024, 12 th October, 2024, 28 th October 2024 and 24 th
February, 2025
?‚? Audit Committee
The Audit Committee has been formed in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations 2015.
During the financial year Financial Year the Audit Committee met 4 (Four) times, i.e.
15 th June, 2024, 28 th October, 2024, 24 th February, 2025 and 25 th March 2025.
The Audit Committee consists of the following members viz., (1) Mr. Sandeep Sheth
?€“ Executive Director (ceased w,e,f 09.08.2025), Mr. Mahendra Shah and Mr.
Kashinath Chatterjee ?€“ Independent Directors.
?‚? Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
A vigil mechanism as per the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 has been
established by adoption of "Whistle Blower Policy" for Directors and Employees
to report to the management about suspected or actual frauds, unethical behaviour or
violation of the Company's code. The Whistle Blower Policy is uploaded on the company's
website at under the Investors Section.
?‚? Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of loans, guarantees and investments are given in the Notes to the Standalone
Financial Statements, forming a part of this Annual Report.
?‚? Particulars of Contracts/Arrangements with Related Parties
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company during the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 with the Related Parties were in the ordinary course
of business and at arm's length basis.
All such Related Party Transactions, were placed before the Audit Committee and also
the Board for its approval/noting, wherever required. No omnibus approvals were taken
during the period under review.
The Company has framed a policy on Related Party Transactions for the purpose of
identification and monitoring of such transactions. Details of Related Party Transactions
entered into by the Company are more particularly given in the Notes to the Standalone
Financial Statements.
The policy on the Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is hosted on the
Company's website i.e. gammonindia.com .
During the Financial Year, there were no Related Party Transactions of the Company with
its Directors and Key Managerial Personnel or their relatives, its holding, subsidiary or
associate companies as prescribed under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 s and which were
required to be reported in Form AOC-2 and therefore the Company is not required to report
any transaction under the prescribed Form AOC-2 and the same does not form a part of this
report.
None of the Directors/ KMPs or their relatives has any pecuniary relationships or
transactions vis-? -vis the Company, other than their remuneration and their
shareholding, if any, in the Company.
?‚? Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule
IV and Regulation 17 and 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 s, the Independent Directors evaluated the performance of the Executive
Director, each Board member evaluated the performance of the Board as a whole, each Board
Committee member evaluated the performance of the Board Committees and Independent
Directors evaluated the performance of the other Non-Executive and Non-Independent
Directors. Independent Directors were also evaluated by Board members on the functioning,
participation and contribution made by each Independent Director to the Board and
Committee processes. A Report of the evaluation has been forwarded to the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee to maintain confidentiality of the Report and to improve the Board
dynamics, and enhancing Board's overall performance in the challenging environment.
?‚? Risk Management Policy
The Company is exposed to inherent uncertainties owing to the sector in which it
operates. A key factor in determining a Company's capacity to create sustainable value is
the ability and willingness of the Company to take risks and manage them effectively and
efficiently. In order to evaluate, identify and mitigate these business risks, the
Company's risk management framework embodies the management's approach and the initiatives
taken to mitigate business and industry risks and redefining processes to create
transparency, and thereby minimize the adverse impact on the business objectives and
enhance the Company's competitive advantage. Further details of the same are set out in
the MDA which forms a part of this Annual Report.
?‚? Internal Financial Controls
The Company has devised and implemented internal control systems as are required in its
business processes. The internal controls have been designed to provide assurance with
regard to recording and providing reliable financial and operational information,
complying with the applicable statutes, safeguarding assets, executing transactions with
proper authorization and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
However its implementation and effectiveness in certain areas are affected due to
manpower and liquidity issues.
?‚? Particulars of Frauds, if any reported under Sub-Section (12) of Section
143 other than those which are reportable to the Central Government
No frauds have been reported under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
?‚? Particulars of Employees -
Information required pursuant to Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 for the year under review is enclosed as
" Annexure F " to this Report.
?‚? Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings & Outgo
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 the information on conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is enclosed as " Annexure G "
to this report.
?‚? Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
During the year under review, no complaints were received with regard to Sexual
Harassment under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013.
?‚? Acknowledgement
The Board thanks all its valued customers and various Central and State Governments as
well as other Stakeholders connected with the business of the Company including
Contractors and Consultants and also Banks, Financial Institutions, Shareholders and
Employees of the Company for their continued support and encouragement.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Gammon India Limited
|
Sandeep Sheth |
Mahendra U. Shah |
| Place: Mumbai |
Whole-time director |
Director |
| Date: 19 th September, 2025 |
DIN: 08781589 |
DIN: 05359127 |
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