Dear Member(s),
Your Directors take immense pleasure in presenting the 32nd
Annual Report on the business and operations of Dixon Technologies (India) Limited ("Company/Dixon")
along with the Audited Standalone & Consolidated Financial Statements for the year
ended 31st March, 2025. The consolidated performance of the Company, its
Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures have been referred to wherever required.
OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS / PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY (STANDALONE
& CONSOLIDATED)
Key highlights of the Company's financial performance (standalone
& consolidated) for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are as under:
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
| Particulars |
For the financial year ended |
For the financial year ended |
|
31st March, 2025 |
31st March, 2024 |
31st March, 2025 |
31st March, 2024 |
| Revenue from Operations |
5,40,090 |
6,41,140 |
38,86,010 |
17,69,090 |
| Other Income |
6,647 |
3,729 |
2,023 |
2,256 |
| Total Income |
5,46,737 |
6,44,869 |
38,88,033 |
17,71,346 |
| Profit/ (Loss) before depreciation, finance costs, |
31,306 |
35,244 |
1,52,781 |
72,019 |
| Exceptional items and tax expenses |
|
|
|
|
| Less: Depreciation/ Amortization/ Impairment |
7,065 |
6,398 |
28,102 |
16,188 |
| Profit/ (Loss) before Finance costs, exceptional items |
24,241 |
28,846 |
1,24,679 |
55,831 |
| and tax expenses |
|
|
|
|
| Less: Finance costs |
5,303 |
4,148 |
15,435 |
7,472 |
| Profit/ (Loss) before exceptional items and tax expenses |
18,938 |
24,698 |
1,09,244 |
48,359 |
| Profit/ (Loss) of Joint Venture Companies |
- |
- |
1,738 |
1,024 |
| Add/ (Less): Exceptional items |
48,950 |
- |
45,998 |
- |
| Profit/ (Loss) Before tax |
67,888 |
24,698 |
1,56,980 |
49,383 |
| Less: Taxes (current & deferred) |
11,298 |
6,132 |
33,722 |
11,891 |
| Profit/ (Loss) for the year |
56,590 |
18,566 |
1,23,258 |
37,492 |
| Total comprehensive income/ (loss) |
56,544 |
18,667 |
1,23,290 |
37,578 |
| Balance of profit/ (Loss) for earlier years |
1,01,066 |
84,287 |
1,31,136 |
96,148 |
| Add: Profit during the year |
56,590 |
18,566 |
1,09,554 |
36,775 |
| Less: Dividend paid on equity shares |
2,991 |
1,787 |
3,291 |
1,787 |
| Balance carried forward |
1,54,665 |
1,01,066 |
2,37,399 |
1,31,136 |
OVERVIEW AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
India as an economy is all set to reach $ 300 Billion in electronics
production by 2026, driven by Make in India' and the
Production-Linked-Incentive (PLI) Scheme* with a vision to grow to US$ 500 billion in
electronics production by 2030 with US$ 200-225 billion in exports#. The Indian
electronics manufacturing sector is poised for substantial growth, driven by strategic
policy initiatives, increased investments, and a burgeoning export market. The growth in
the Internet of Things (IoT), the rollout of 5G, and increased complexity in semiconductor
and electronics components are inducing organizations to have their manufacturing work
done by experienced EMS providers adept at managing sophisticated assembly and testing
needs. To give a big push for local manufacturing, Government of India (GOI) has recently
launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics components which aims at
reducing imports and thereby boosting local production, which will be of great push for
Dixon.
Dixon Technologies (India) Limited as a leading Indian Electronic
Manufacturing Services (EMS) Company, delivered an outstanding performance during the year
under review, driven by its strategic focus on mobile manufacturing and electronics
*Source: Economic Times (ET Manufacturing) #Source: Annual
Report of Niti Aayog for FY 2024-25 manufacturing services. Dixon is also well positioned
to capitalize on India's growing electronics manufacturing sector, supported by government
incentives and increasing demand from global brands. The improvement in profitability is
attributed to the Company's focus on operational efficiency and effective strategies
of the Company. The liquidity position of the Company also remained strong during the
year.
The Mobile division remained as the largest growth driver, contributing
to almost 85% of the Company's consolidated total revenue. On the operational front,
your Company has achieved several milestones across its business verticals, including
Consumer Electronics, Lighting Solutions, Home Appliances, Mobile Phones, IT Hardware and
Telecom products such as Dixon has successfully onboarded multiple multinational brands
and deepened technology partnerships with Amazon (Fire Tv) and LG (Web OS) in the Consumer
Electronics Business Vertical. Dixon is also planning to venture into new product
categories like robotic vacuum cleaners, water purifiers, chimneys and large kitchen
appliances in Home Appliances business vertical. Your Company as part of its innovation
roadmap, is preparing to launch industry-first SAWM models in 16Kg and 18 Kg
capacities.
Dixon is also making significant strides in the fast growing IT
hardware segment. The manufacturing facility in Chennai is catering mass orders from HP
and Asus with strong order pipeline from Lenovo and Asus.
In summary, your Company has a promising future ahead with its large
capacities in India, which are having a high revenue potential.
During the year under review, the following major events have occurred
for your Company and its Group Companies:
Padget Electronics Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary of your
Company entered into an Agreement with Longcheer Mobile India Private Limited ("Longcheer")
for manufacturing and sale of smart phones for Large Global brands with Longcheer's design
and technology;
Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited, Subsidiary of your
Company entered into an Agreement with Nokia Solutions and Networks OY for development and
manufacturing of Telecom products;
Dixon signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
with Acerpure India CE Private Limited for manufacturing of consumer appliance products,
subject to signing of definitive agreements;
Dixon entered into a Term Sheet with HKC Corporation Limited to
form a Joint Venture for manufacturing of Liquid Crystal Modules, thin film transistor
liquid crystal display modules, assembly of end products like, smartphones, TVs, monitors
and auto displays and selling HKC branded End products in India, subject to receipt of
necessary statutory approvals and signing of definitive agreements;
Dixon acquired 73,05,805 equity shares of Aditya Infotech Limited
(AIL) having face value of RS. 1 each constituting
6.50% of the post issue equity share capital of AIL on a fully diluted
basis;
Dixon acquired 50.10% stake in IsmartU India Private Limited
(" IIPL"), thereby making IIPL a Subsidiary of Dixon;
Padget Electronics Private Limited entered into an MOU with HP for
Manufacturing of Notebooks, Desktops and All-In-One PCs;
Padget Electronics Private Limited entered into an MOU with Asus
for manufacturing of Notebooks;
Dixon entered into an MOU with Cellecor Gadgets Limited
("Cellecor") for manufacturing of Washing Machines and
its related components for Cellecor;
Dixon and Vivo Mobile India Private Limited signed a binding Term
Sheet for prospective Joint Venture for OEM Business of Electronic Devices, including
smartphones.
IIPL entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with KHY Electronics
India Private Limited ("KHY") to acquire land & building, machinery
& other tangible assets from KHY for an amount of INR 121 Crores.
Dixon&SignifyInnovationsIndiaLimitedpartneredtoformaJoint
Venture for OEM business of lighting products & accessories.
Dixon has entered into a joint venture agreement with Inventec
Corporation and Dixon IT Devices Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of Dixon, for
carrying on business of manufacturing of notebook PC products, desktop PC products
including components and servers in India.
Padget Electronics Private Limited entered into a contract
manufacturing agreement with NXTcell India to manufacture smartphones for iconic french
tech brand "Alcatel".
Your Company's ranking in terms of market capitalization as on 31st
December, 2024 was 124 at BSE Limited and 123 at National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Appropriations
The Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of 8/- per equity
share of face value of RS. 2/- each (@ 400%), payable to those shareholders whose name
appears in the Register of members of your Company as on Tuesday, 16th
September 2025. The payment of dividend shall be subject to approval of shareholders at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on Tuesday, 23rd
September, 2025. The total cash outflow on account of the payment of dividend would be RS.
48 Crores (approx).
The Board of Directors of your Company had approved and adopted the
Dividend Distribution Policy containing all the necessary details as required by the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred
to as "SEBI Listing Regulations"). The dividend, if approved by the
Members will be paid on or before 30 days from the date of Annual General Meeting and in
accordance with the Dividend Distribution Policy, which is available on the website of
your Company at https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance. There has been no change
in the said policy during the period under review.
Also, pursuant to the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as amended
by the Finance Act, 2020, dividend paid or distributed by the Company on or after 1st
April, 2020 shall be taxable in the hands of the Members. The Company shall therefore,
deduct tax at source (TDS) at the time of making the payment of dividend to the
shareholders.
The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of your Company shall
remain closed from Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 to Tuesday, 23rd
September, 2025 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025 at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Details with regard to amount transferred to reserves are provided in
the Notes to Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The changes in the share capital structure of the Company during FY
2024-25 is as under:
| Particulars |
No. of Equity Shares |
Face Value (J) |
Paid up Share Capital (J) |
| Paid up share Capital as on 1st April, 2024 |
5,98,21,595 |
2/- |
11,96,43,190 |
| Equity Shares allotted under ESOP schemes during the year
under review |
4,15,093 |
2/- |
8,30,186 |
| Paid up share capital as on 31st March, 2025 |
6,02,36,688 |
2/- |
12,04,73,376 |
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorised
Share capital of the Company.
Further, during the period under review, your Company has not bought
back any of its securities / has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares / has not issued any
Bonus Shares/ has not issued shares with Differential Voting rights and there has been no
change in the voting rights of the shareholders of the Company.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTIONS PLANS (ESOPs)
Your Company has, from time to time, introduced employee recognition
schemes in the form of ESOPs and such tools have been constructive in acknowledging
employee's contribution to the organization. The objective of the said ESOPs is to
enhance employee motivation, enable employees to participate, directly or indirectly, in
the long-term growth and success of your Company. Also, such tools act as a retention
mechanism by enabling employee participation in the business as its active member.
DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED-EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN, 2018
("DIXON ESOP 2018")
At the 25th Annual General Meeting of your Company held on
25th July, 2018, the Members had approved DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)
LIMITED-EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN, 2018 ("DIXON ESOP 2018"). The Board
had approved the constitution of share allotment committee' to allot shares, in
one or more tranches to the employees of your Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to
exercise of stock options vested with them in accordance with DIXON ESOP 2018.
During the year under review, the share allotment committee allotted 12,300
equity shares of RS. 2/- each pursuant to exercise of employee stock options by eligible
employees under DIXON ESOP 2018.
Moreover, the shareholders of the Company at the 29th AGM of
the Company held on 23rd August, 2022 approved the grant of stock options to
the present and future permanent employees of Associate Companies, including Joint Venture
Companies, under DIXON ESOP 2018 and Dixon Technologies (India) Limited-Employee Stock
Option Plan, 2020.
DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED- EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN, 2020
("DIXON ESOP 2020")
The members of your Company at 27th Annual General Meeting
held on 29th September, 2020 approved DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED-
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN- 2020 ("DIXON ESOP 2020") for the present
and/or future permanent employees of your Company and its present and future subsidiary
Company(ies) ("Employees"). The Board had delegated the allotment of
shares, in one or more tranches to the employees of your Company and its subsidiaries
pursuant to exercise of stock options vested with them in accordance with DIXON ESOP 2020
to the Share Allotment Committee.
During the year under review, the share allotment committee allotted 2,45,330
equity shares of RS. 2/- each pursuant to exercise of employee stock options by eligible
employees under DIXON ESOP 2020.
DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED- EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN- 2023
("DIXON ESOP 2023")
The members of your Company vide postal ballot dated 3rd
December, 2023 approved DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED- EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN-
2023 ("DIXON ESOP 2023") for the present and/or future permanent
employees of your Company and its present and future subsidiary Company(ies), Associate
Company(ies) including its Joint Venture Company(ies) ("Employees"). The
Board had delegated allotment of shares, in one or more tranches to the employees of your
Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to exercise of stock options vested with them in
accordance with DIXON ESOP 2023 to Share Allotment Committee.
During the year under review, the share allotment committee allotted 1,57,463
equity shares of RS. 2/- each pursuant to exercise of employee stock options by eligible
employees under DIXON ESOP 2023.
Disclosures on details of options granted, shares allotted upon
exercise, etc. under DIXON ESOP Plans as required under the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 are set out in
Annexure I to this Report.
Further, details of options granted and exercised are included in the
notes to accounts forming part of Standalone financial statements.
CREDIT RATINGS
During the year under review, the following credit ratings have been
revised/ reaffirmed by ICRA Limited:
| Instrument(s) |
Rating Action |
| Short Term- Non Fund Based- Others |
ICRA A1+; Reaffirmed |
| Short Term- Fund Based- Cash Credit |
ICRA A1+; Reaffirmed |
| Long Term- Fund Based- Term Loan |
ICRA AA (Stable); Upgraded from ICRA AA- and Outlook revised
to Stable from Positive |
| Long Term/ Short Term- Unallocated |
ICRA AA (Stable)/ ICRA A1+; Long Term rating upgraded from
ICRA AA- and Outlook |
|
revised to Stable from Positive Short Term rating reaffirmed. |
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
During the year under review, there was no amount which is required to
be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") as
per the provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
Also, no shares have been transferred by the Company to Investor Protection and Protection
Fund.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any
deposits from the public under Section 73 and 76 of the Act and rules made thereunder and
no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as at the end of Financial Year
2024-25. There were no unclaimed or unpaid deposits lying with your Company. Hence
reporting of any non- compliance with the requirement of Chapter-V of Act "Acceptance
of Deposits by Companies" is not applicable on your Company.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of business operations carried
on by your Company or its group companies during the year under review.
CONSOLIDATION OF FINANCIALS
In compliance with provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Act read with
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, your Company has prepared Consolidated Financial
Statements as per the Indian Accounting Standards on Consolidated Financial Statements
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Audited Consolidated
Financial Statements along with the Auditors' Report thereon forms part of this
Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND THEIR FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCES
SUBSIDIARIES
1. Padget Electronics Private Limited
Padget Electronics Private Limited ("PEPL") is a 100%
Subsidiary of your Company.
PEPL is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, exporting,
repairing or dealing in mobile phones of all kinds and related components, parts, spares,
devices and accessories and manufacturing of IT Hardware products such as Laptops as well.
During the year under review, PEPL had launched mass production of
Google Pixel (smartphones) for Compal Smart Device India Private Limited's designated
customer "Google Information Services India Private Limited".
PEPL reported a profit of RS. 39,070 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25 (previous
year profit: RS. 14,558 Lakhs).
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
3,774 |
| FY2023-24 |
14,558 |
| FY2024-25 |
39,070 |
2. Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited
Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited ("DEAPL") is
a joint venture of your Company wherein 51% of the shareholding in DEAPL is held by your
Company and remaining 49% of the shareholding is held by Beetel Teletech Limited, thus
making DEAPL a subsidiary of your Company.
DEAPL is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing of
telecom and networking products having an annual capacity of 15 Million units p.a.
It has reported a Profit of RS. 7,093 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25
(previous year Profit: RS. 382 Lakhs)
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
(170) |
| FY2023-24 |
382 |
| FY2024-25 |
7,093 |
3. Dixon Electro Manufacturing Private Limited
Dixon Electro Manufacturing Private Limited ("DEMPL")
is a
100% Subsidiary of your Company. DEMPL is engaged in the business of
manufacturing of consumer durables devices.
It has reported a loss of RS. 2,051 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25 (previous
year loss: H (620) Lakhs)
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
(1) |
| FY2023-24 |
(620) |
| FY2024-25 |
2,051 |
4. Dixon Technologies Solutions Private Limited
Dixon Technologies Solutions Private Limited ("DTSPL")
is a 100% Subsidiary of your Company. DTSPL is engaged in the business of manufacturing
and deal in, inter-alia, consumer durables devices and electronics appliances.
It has reported a Profit of RS. 1,949 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25
(previous year Profit: RS. 1,808 Lakhs)
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
(8) |
| FY2023-24 |
1,808 |
| FY2024-25 |
1,949 |
5. Dixon Global Private Limited
Dixon Global Private Limited ("DGPL") is a 100%
subsidiary of your Company.
DGPL is authorised to carry on agency business in all its branches and
to act as agents for Indian and Foreign principals to, inter-alia, sale, purchase, import
and export of electrical appliances and gadgets of all kinds.
DGPL reported a Profit of RS. 119 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25 (previous year
Profit: RS. 294 Lakhs).
| Profit/ (Loss) |
( Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
(65) |
| FY2023-24 |
294 |
| FY2024-25 |
119 |
6. Dixtel Communications Private Limited
Dixtel Communications Private Limited ("Dixtel") is a
100% Subsidiary of your Company.
Duringtheyear,ithasreportedalossofH(10)LakhsinFY2024-25 (previous year
loss of H (0.25) lakhs). It is also informed that pursuant to voluntary application made
by Dixtel with the jurisdictional Registrar of Companies ("ROC"), to
strike-off its name from the register of companies, the name of Dixtel has been struck off
from the register of companies by ROC vide its order dated 21st September,
2024. Consequently, Dixtel ceased to be Wholly owned subsidiary of the Company effective
21st September, 2024.
7. Dixon Display Technologies Private Limited
Dixon Display Technologies Private Limited ("Dixon Display")
is a 100% Subsidiary of your Company. The
Company is yet to commence its business operations. The name of the
Company was changed from Dixon Infotech Private Limited to Dixon Display Technologies
Private Limited by way of Special resolution passed by Shareholders on 2nd
August, 2024.
During the year, it has reported a loss of H (14) Lakhs in FY
2024-25 (previous year loss of H (0.12) lakhs).
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2023-24 |
(0.12) |
| FY2024-25 |
(14) |
8. Dixtel Infocom Private Limited
Dixtel Infocom Private Limited ("Dixtel Infocom") is a
100% Subsidiary of your Company. The Company is yet to commence its business operations.
During the year, it has reported a loss of RS. (1) Lakhs in FY 2024-25
(previous year loss of RS. (1) lakhs).
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2023-24 |
(1) |
| FY2024-25 |
(1) |
9. Dixon Electroconnect Private Limited
Dixon Electroconnect Private Limited ("Dixon Electroconnect")
is a 100% Subsidiary of your Company.
During the year, it has reported a loss of RS. (1) Lakhs in FY
2024-25. The Company is yet to commence its business operations.
10. Dixon IT Devices Private Limited
Dixon IT Devices Private Limited ("Dixon IT Devices")
is a 100% Subsidiary of your Company.
During the year, it has reported a loss of RS. (1) Lakhs in FY
2024-25. The Company is yet to commence its business operations.
11. Dixon Teletech Private Limited
Dixon Teletech Private Limited ("Dixon Teletech") is a
100% Subsidiary of your Company. During the year, it has reported a loss of RS. (1) Lakhs
in FY 2024-25. The Company is yet to commence its business operations.
12. IsmartU India Private Limited
During the year ended 31st March, 2025, your Company has
completed the acquisition of 50.10% stake in Ismartu
India Private Limited ("IIPL") on 13th
August 2024, thereby making IIPL a Subsidiary of your Company. IIPL is engaged in the
business of manufacturing and assembly, sale, distribution, import and export of mobile
phones, tablets, electronic devices, and other components of mobile and/or electronic
devices.
During the year, IIPL has reported a profit of RS. 24,538 Lakhs.
JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
1. Rexxam Dixon Electronics Private Limited
Rexxam Dixon Electronics Private Limited ("Rexxam Dixon")
is the Joint venture of your Company wherein 40% of the shareholding is held by your
Company and remaining 60% of the shareholding is held by Rexxam Co. Ltd. Rexxam Dixon is
engaged in the business of manufacturing PCBs for air conditioners.
It has reported a profit of RS. 3,859 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25 (previous
year profit: RS. 2553 Lakhs)
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
589 |
| FY2023-24 |
2,553 |
| FY2024-25 |
3,859 |
2. Califonix Tech and Manufacturing Private Limited
Califonix Tech and Manufacturing Private Limited
("Califonix") is a Joint venture of your Company
wherein 50% of the shareholding is held by your Company and remaining 50% of the
shareholding is held by Imagine Marketing Limited. Califonix is engaged in the business of
manufacturing of Bluetooth enabled audio devices for Imagine for its flagship brand boAt.
In the past year, Califonix had embarked on a significant venture by
commencing the manufacturing of TWS Earbuds for boAt. The manufacturing unit, situated in
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, boasts an impressive annual production capacity of 36 million units
of TWS Earbuds.
It has reported a profit of RS. 1,848 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25 (previous
year Profit: RS. 1040 Lakhs)
| Profit/ (Loss) |
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
| FY2022-23 |
(146) |
| FY2023-24 |
1,040 |
| FY2024-25 |
1,848 |
3. AIL Dixon Technologies Private Limited
AIL Dixon Technologies Private Limited ("ADTPL") was a
Joint Venture Company of your Company wherein 50% of the shareholding was held by your
Company until 18th September, 2024. Therefore, ADTPL ceased to be the
Joint Venture of the Company effective 18th September, 2024.
ADTPL is primarily engaged in the business of assembling, manufacturing
and selling CCTV security cameras, DVRs, IP Cameras, power supply, video door phones, bio
metrics and allied products.
A separate statement containing the salient features of the Financial
Statement of the Subsidiaries and Joint Venture Companies in the prescribed format AOC-1
forms part of the Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company in compliance with
Section 129(3) and other applicable provisions, if any of the Act read with rules made
thereunder.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the Audited Financial
Statements including the Consolidated Financial Statements and related information of your
Company and audited accounts of Subsidiaries are available on the website of your Company
at www.dixoninfo.com .
During the year under review, Califonix Tech and Manufacturing Private
Limited, Joint Venture of your Company declared an interim dividend @13.92% per share
amounting to RS. 6 Crores to its shareholders. Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited,
Subsidiary of your Company declared dividend to Unsecured, Non-Convertible, Non-Cumulative
and Redeemable Preference Shares with a Coupon Rate of 0.01% per annum and Unsecured,
Non-Convertible, Non-Cumulative and Compulsory Redeemable Preference Shares having a
Coupon Rate of 6% Per Annum. Also, Dixon Technologies Solutions Private Limited,
Subsidiary of your Company declared a dividend of INR 26,000 per equity share aggregating
to INR 26 Crores.
During the year, Padget Electronics Private Limited, wholly owned
subsidiary of your Company, was a material subsidiary, as per SEBI Listing Regulations. In
terms of the provisions of Regulation 24(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, appointment
of one of the Independent Directors of your Company on the Board of material subsidiaries
was applicable only to said wholly owned subsidiary.
Independent Audit Report of the material subsidiary is available on the
website of your Company. The Secretarial Audit report of the material subsidiary does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer. The Company
monitors performance of subsidiary companies, inter alia, by the following means:
Financial statements, in particular investments made by subsidiary
companies, are reviewed quarterly by your Company's Audit Committee;
Minutes of Board meetings and Committee(s) of subsidiary companies
are placed before the Company's Board regularly;
A statement containing all significant transactions and
arrangements entered into by subsidiary companies is placed before the Company's
Board; The Company's Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries is available on the
website of the Company and can be accessed at
https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance
Furthermore, pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Secretarial Audit report (MR-3) of Material Subsidiary i.e. Padget Electronics Private
Limited forms part of the Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE U/S 186 OF THE ACT
Particulars of loans, guarantees given and investments made during the
year in accordance with Section 186 of the Act forms part of the notes to the Financial
Statements provided in this Annual Report. All the loans, guarantees & securities are
given and investments are made for the business purpose.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations,
your Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available
on the Company's website at https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance. The
policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in
place for all transactions between your Company and Related Parties. The said policy was
last amended on 23rd May, 2023.
All the related party transactions are placed and approved before the
Audit Committee for approval, as per applicable provisions of law. Further, prior omnibus
approval of the Audit Committee is obtained as per SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act
for the transactions which are foreseen and are repetitive in nature.
Further, during FY 2024-25, at the 31st Annual General
Meeting of Dixon, Dixon obtained Shareholder's approval by way of Ordinary
resolution(s), for the material related party transactions to be entered into by the
Subsidiaries of Dixon with their related parties. However, your Company has not entered
into contract(s) or arrangement(s) or transaction(s) with the Related Parties which could
be considered material in accordance with the Policy of the Company on materiality of
Related Party Transactions and as per the SEBI Listing Regulations. These transactions are
in the ordinary course of business and are on arm's length basis. In view of the
above, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
For details on Related Party Transactions, you may refer Notes to
financial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
YOUR COMPANY AND MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE DATE OF THE BOARD REPORT AND END OF THE
FINANCIAL YEAR
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the Financial
Year of your Company to which the Financial Statements relate and the date of Board
Report.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Despite a dynamic and challenging macroeconomic environment, the
Company has delivered yet another steady performance during FY 2024-25. The Company is
remaining focused on driving sustainable growth and expanding its footprint in the
electronics manufacturing services (EMS Industry). The Company is taking strides towards
being an Engineering powerhouse. India in the electronics manufacturing domain is on the
brink of generating tremendous opportunities, which the Company is focused to seize on,
such as the Company is trying to be much more efficient, much more cost effective, have
factories which are world class, more frugal, more automated and robotized. Also along
with this, the whole endeavour is to build a very large scale to generate an operating
leverage because electronic manufacturing service industry is a low-margin industry and it
requires a large operating leverage. Dixon is also looking to further deepen the level of
manufacturing and looking into partnerships for precision components, mechanicals, camera
modules, and also battery packs. For strengthening our backward integration capabilities
and also servicing the large requirement in the industry and also creating a huge moat for
Dixon, Dixon is aiming to set up a world class display fab i.e. critical components.
Moreover, the Company plans to leverage its strong financial position
and operational capabilities to capitalise on emerging opportunities and cater to the
evolving needs of the Customers.
In the Consumer Electronics vertical, the Company is planning to invest
in CKD and planning to set up a robotic panel assembly line for its products and we are
also in discussion for partnerships for manufacturing industrial, institution and
automotive displays in this vertical.
In Home Appliances vertical, we are exploring addition of new product
categories like robotic vacuum cleaners, water purifiers, chimneys and other large kitchen
appliances in this particular business.
Further, pertaining to Mobile phone vertical, we are investing huge
resources in automation, robotics and taking the efficiency level to the best in the
world. Further, we are investing heavily into the component space, which, coupled with the
PLI advantages is going to put us ahead of the competition.
Besides leveraging industry tailwinds, Dixon is scaling up across
segments by taking higher share of wallet from our existing customers, our new customer
additions and superior execution by managing the operations efficiently. Dixon intend to
invest in capacities, backward integration and diverse into new product categories to
support long-term growth opportunities with huge focus on quality, manufacturing
excellence and consistently meeting the needs of our principal customers and strengthen
our position as a key player in the industry. Dixon is looking forward to the
opportunities ahead and confident in our ability to continue leading as India's premier
electronics manufacturing services company and consistently achieve revenue and
profitability growth.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to the highest level of corporate governance
standards by applying the best management practices and adherence to ethical standards for
efficient management and discharge of corporate social responsibility for sustainable
development for all stakeholders. Dixon also intends to ensure that Dixon and its group
Companies steadfastly operate within the framework of good corporate governance principles
in pursuit of operational excellence, transparency, accountability and benefits to
shareholders.
To ensure good corporate governance, your Company ensures that its
governance framework incorporates the amendments introduced in the SEBI Listing
Regulations from time to time and the same are complied with on or before the effective
date.
Your Company always take constant efforts to set new benchmarks in
corporate excellence. In terms of SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on "Corporate
Governance" with a compliance report on corporate governance and a certificate
from M/s. Shirin Bhatt & Associates, Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditors of the
Company regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance, has been provided
in this Annual Report. A Certificate from the Managing Director and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations, inter-alia, confirming the
correctness of the financial statements and cash flow statements, adequacy of the internal
control measures and reporting of matters to the Audit Committee, is also annexed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS THEREOF
The Board of Directors (the "Board") are responsible
for and committed to sound principles of Corporate Governance in your Company.
The Board's focus is on the formulation of business strategy,
policy and control. Matters reserved for the Board are those affecting your Company's
overall strategic policies, finances and shareholders. These include, but are not
restricted to, deliberation of business plans, risk management, internal control,
preliminary announcements of interim and final financial results, dividend policy, annual
budgets, major corporate activities such as strategic decisions and connected
transactions.
The Board has delegated part of its functions and duties to the
Executive committee and day-to-day operational responsibilities are specifically delegated
to the management.
Your Company has a professional Board with right mix of knowledge,
skills and expertise with an optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive and
Independent Directors including one Woman Director. The Board provides strategic guidance
and direction to your Company in achieving its business objectives and protecting the
interest of the stakeholders. Your Board is also supported by Nine Committees Viz. Audit
Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Executive Committee of the Board,
Risk Management Committee, Share Allotment Committee, ESG Committee and Research &
Development Committee.
Your Company holds minimum of 4 (four) Board meetings in each calendar
year with a gap of not more than one hundred and twenty days between any two consecutive
meetings. Additional meetings of the Board/ Committees are convened as may be necessary
for proper management of the business operations of your Company.
The agenda and notice for the Meetings is prepared and circulated in
advance to the Directors. The Board of Directors of your Company met 5 (Five) times during
the Financial Year 2024-25 i.e. on 15th May, 2024, 23rd and 24th
May, 2024, 30th July, 2024, 24th October, 2024 and 20th
January, 2025.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013
and the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the
Company was also held on 20th January, 2025 without the presence of Non-
Independent Directors and members of the management, to inter alia review the performance
of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, the performance of the Chairperson
of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Non-
Independent Directors and also to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the Company Management and the Board.
The required quorum was present at all the meetings. The intervening
gap between any two meetings was not more than one hundred and twenty days as prescribed
by the Act.
A detailed update on the Board & its Committees, composition
thereof, number of meetings held during Financial Year 2024-25 and attendance of the
Directors at such meeting is provided in the section "Board of Directors"
of "Corporate Governance Report".
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board had duly constituted following Committees, which are in line
with the provisions of applicable laws:
A detailed update on the composition, number of meetings, attendance
and terms of reference of aforesaid Committees are provided in the section "Committees
of the Board" of "Corporate Governance Report". Also, there had
been no instances where Board has not accepted any recommendations of any Committee.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review
as stipulated under SEBI Listing Regulations in India is presented in a separate section
forming part of this Annual Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act and rules made
thereunder and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has established
a vigil mechanism through which directors, employees and business associates may report
unethical behaviour, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Company's
code of conduct, leak or suspected leak of unpublished price sensitive information without
fear of reprisal. The directors, employees and business associates have direct access to
the Chairman of the Audit committee. The vigil mechanism has been explained in detail in
the "Corporate Governance Report".
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE/ POLICY
The Company has in place mechanisms to identify, assess, monitor and
mitigate various risks faced or may be faced by the Company. Such risks are addressed on
timely basis and adequate actions are taken accordingly. To ensure that the internal
control systems are as per the best industry standards, the same are reviewed at regular
intervals.
Your Company has also adopted risk management policy, which covers the
following aspects: Strategic risks, Operational Risks, Compliance Risks, Financial &
Reporting Risks, Sustainability Risks, Cyber Security Risks and Climate related risks.
Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed
through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. The risk management policy is available
on the website of the Company and can be accessed at: https://www.dixoninfo.com/
corporate-governance.
In line with the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has formed a
Risk Management Committee to monitor the risks and their mitigating actions. The details
of Risk Management Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Also, to address IT related concerns like cyber threats and data
vulnerability, your Company has a robust IT system and firewalls to mitigate any threats
and risks. The Company takes the below mentioned steps to ensure the privacy and data
security of users:
a. Using firewalls on the network.
b. Antivirus is installed on each system to protect from viruses,
anti-malware, adware, worms and Trojans.
c. Company has a Strong password policy.
d. Automatic backup is scheduled for critical users.
e. Educating users by sending Information like Security Policy of the
Company and email awareness mail periodically.
f. External drives are blocked. g. Data Leakage Protection (DLP)
installed across all systems. h. Conducting phishing email exercises
In the opinion of the Board, there are no risks that may threaten the
existence of your Company.
DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Your Company has an adequate and effective system of internal controls
commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations
and in line with the requirements of the Act, which is intended to increase transparency
& accountability. These controls have been designed to provide a reasonable assurance
over effectiveness and efficiency of operations, prevention and detection of frauds and
errors, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use or losses, compliance with applicable
laws and regulations, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, timely
preparation of reliable financial information. Your Company has a robust Internal Audit
function. Audits are carried out across the organization, departments and sites. The Audit
Committee approves the Internal Audit plan and scope of work. In addition, the Audit
Committee receives a quarterly update of the key findings and the action taken report.
Also, the Corporate Affairs Department ensures that your Company
conducts its businesses with high standards of compliance in legal, statutory and
regulatory areas. Your Company has implemented an online Legal Compliance Management
System in conformity with the best Industry standards which gives the compliance status on
real time basis. The Company also has laid down Internal Financial Controls in compliance
with the Act, which ensures orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including
adherence to the Company's policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention of errors,
accuracy and completeness of accounting records etc.
The Internal Auditors of your Company have direct access to the Audit
Committee of the Board. Furthermore, the Internal Auditors are also responsible for
following up the corrective actions to ensure that satisfactory controls are maintained.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year under review, there has been no such Significant and
Material Orders passed by the Regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and your Company's operations in future.
Also, there had been no application filed for Corporate insolvency
resolution process under "The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016", by a
Financial or operational creditor or by your Company itself during the period under
review.
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial
Institution.
ANNUAL RETURN
The draft Annual Return of your Company for the FY 2024-25 in form
MGT-7 in accordance with the Section 92 of the Act read with the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014 has been placed on the website at www.dixoninfo.com.
The link to access Annual Return for previous Financial year 2023-24 is
https://www.dixoninfo.com/shareholder-information
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL WHO WERE APPOINTED/RE-APPOINTED
OR HAVE RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Sunil Vachani
(DIN No. 00025431) is due to retire by rotation at the ensuing 32nd Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of
Directors recommends his re-appointment to the Shareholders.
Further, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 24th
October, 2024, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
appointed Ms. Geeta Mathur (DIN No. 02139552) as Additional Director in the capacity of
Non-Executive and Independent Director for a period of 5 consecutive years. The
Shareholders of the Company vide Postal Ballot dated 5th January, 2025 approved
the appointment of Ms. Geeta Mathur as Non-Executive and Independent Director for a period
of 5 consecutive years with effect from 24th October, 2024.
Also, Dr. Manuji Zarabi (DIN No. 00648928) and Ms. Poornima Shenoy (DIN
No. 02270175), consequent to completion of their second term of 5 consecutive years ceased
to be the Non-Executive and Independent Directors of your Company effective 23rd
February, 2025 as per the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder and SEBI Listing
Regulations.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL ("KMPs")
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, as on 31st
March, 2025 Mr. Sunil Vachani, Executive Chairman & Whole Time Director, Mr. Atul B
Lall, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Saurabh Gupta, Chief Financial Officer
and Mr. Ashish Kumar, Chief Legal Counsel & Group Company Secretary of the Company are
the KMPs of your Company.
Further, there was no change in the KMP of the Company during the year
under review.
DIRECTORS LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, not less than 2/3rd
(Two-third) of the total number of Directors (other than Independent Directors) shall be
liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly, pursuant to the Act read with Articles of
Association of your Company, Mr. Sunil Vachani (DIN: 00025431) is liable to retire by
rotation and, being eligible, offers himself for reappointment at the ensuing AGM.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
As on date of this report, the Board comprises of 7 (Seven) Directors.
The composition includes 4 (Four) Directors, 1 (One) Non-Executive Director and 2 (Two)
Executive Directors.. All the Independent Directors are appointed on the Board of your
Company in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing
Regulations.
All the Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the
Board that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Act and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, to qualify themselves to be appointed
as Independent Directors.
Also, the Independent Directors have complied with the Code for
Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act and have confirmed that they
are in compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management personnel
formulated by the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the
circumstances, which may affect their status as Independent Director of the Company and
the Board is satisfied with the integrity, expertise, experience including proficiency of
all the Independent Directors on the Board.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
your Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to
familiarize them with their roles, rights and responsibilities as Directors, working of
the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The
details of the familiarization programme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The same is also available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at web link
https://www.dixoninfo.com/ corporate-governance.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors carried out an annual evaluation for the
financial year 2024-25, of its own performance, its Committees and Individual Directors.
The evaluation was undertaken by way of internal assessments, based on a combination of
detailed questionnaires.
To facilitate the evaluation process, Board and its Committee's
self-evaluation questionnaires were circulated to the Board members and respective
Committee members and an online link was also provided to the Board members and respective
Committee members wherein an option was provided to the Board and committee members to
fill in the said questionnaires online.
Basis the results of the aforesaid questionnaire and feedback received
from the Directors and respective Committee members, the performance evaluation of the
Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board excluding the Director being
evaluated. The performance evaluation of the Executive Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Managing Director was carried out by the Independent Directors. The directors have
expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Schedule IV to the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, one
meeting of Independent Directors was held during the year i.e. on 20th January,
2025, without the attendance of non- independent Directors and members of Management.
In addition, the Executive Directors of the Company provide updates of
Business plan and strategies to Independent Directors, in detail, on a regular basis.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT
| Statutory Auditors |
M/s S.N. Dhawan & Co LLP (Firm registration number:
000050N/N500045) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of your Company at the 30th
Annual General Meeting held on 29th September, 2023, for a second term of five
consecutive years from the conclusion of 30th Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of 35th Annual General Meeting of the Company. Further they have
also confirmed their eligibility under Section 141 of the Act and rules made thereunder.
Also, as per the SEBI Listing |
| M/s S.N. Dhawan & Co. LLP |
Regulations, the Auditors have also confirmed that they hold
a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board. |
|
The Independent Auditors Report given by the Auditors on the
financial statement (Standalone and Consolidated) of your Company forms part of this
Annual Report and are self-explanatory. There has been no qualification, reservation,
adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report. |
| Secretarial Auditors |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of
Directors of your Company at its meeting held on 27th May, 2021 had appointed
M/s Shirin Bhatt & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2021-22 and onwards. The
Secretarial Audit Report (MR-3) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
is annexed herewith as Annexure II. The said Secretarial Audit report does
not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. |
| M/s Shirin Bhatt & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretaries |
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2025 on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations
and circulars and guidelines issued thereunder, was obtained from M/s Shrin Bhatt &
Associates, Secretarial Auditors of the Company. |
|
In terms of the Section 148 of the Act read with Companies
(Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, your Company is required to maintain cost accounting
records and get them audited every year from Cost Auditor and accordingly such accounts
and records are maintained by your Company. |
| Cost Auditors |
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, appointed M/s Satija & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors to
audit the cost accounts of your Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 at its meeting held
on 20th May, 2025 The Cost Audit Report for the FY 2024-25 will be filed by the
Company with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in due course. |
| M/s Satija & Associates, Cost Accountants |
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the
remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the members in
the General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking
members' ratification forms part of the notice of 32nd Annual General
Meeting of the Company. |
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The Company made and maintained the Cost records under
Section 148 of the Act for the financial year 2024-25. |
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Dixon strongly believes in its Corporate Social Responsibility being an
integral part of its business philosophy and our commitment to the well-being of
communities and society through our various initiatives. Your Company has been constantly
working towards promoting the welfare of the communities and aspire to add value to the
communities in which we operate through our efforts. Your Company invests in the areas of
education, healthcare, welfare of helpless old and other oppressed people of society,
inclusion and livelihood through non-profits and social enterprises. Your Company's
constant endeavour has been to support initiatives in the chosen focus areas of CSR.
Your Company has a duly constituted CSR Committee, which is responsible
for fulfilling the CSR objectives of your Company. The composition of CSR Committee is as
stated in the "Committees of the Board" section of "Corporate
Governance Report".
The Board of Directors have adopted a CSR policy which is in line with
the provisions of the Act. The CSR Policy of your Company lays down the philosophy and
approach of your Company towards its CSR commitment. The policy can be accessed at the
following link: https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance. During the year under
review, the CSR policy of the Company was aligned with the best industry practices.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility Activities of your
Company is enclosed as Annexure III and forms a part of this report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
Pursuant to the amendment in the SEBI Listing Regulations, top 1,000
listed entities based on market capitalisation are required to submit a Business
Responsibility & Sustainability Report
(" BRSR") with effect from FY 2022-23.
Accordingly, a detailed BRSR in the format prescribed by SEBI
describing various initiatives, actions, and processes of the Company in conducting its
business in line with its environmental, social and governance obligations forms part of
this Annual Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE ("ESG")
As a responsible corporate, the Company is well aware of its
environmental and societal responsibilities. The Company firmly embraces the conviction
that the integration and adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
principles within business operations are paramount in fostering resilience, nurturing an
inclusive culture, and generating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability lies
at the core of business philosophy of your Company.
The Company's sustainability strategy comprehensively addresses
key ESG factors that exert significant influence over our business operations and
stakeholders. The Company meticulously assess opportunities and risks, formulating
short-term, medium term and long-term strategies to ensure the sustainable growth of our
organization. To assess the ESG factors applicable on the Company, the Company has
established a ESG Committee on 25th July, 2023.
In line with the ESG philosophy of the Company, the Company ensures
that (a) it does not employ forced or child labour, (b) minimize carbon emissions, (c) it
ensures no discrimination on the basis of caste, sex, religion or otherwise (d)
judiciously use its water resources and (e) provide good and hygienic working conditions
to its employees and workers.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read
with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are set out in Annexure- IV.
GREEN INITIATIVE
Your Company has implemented the "Green Initiative" to
enable electronic delivery of notice/documents/ annual reports to shareholders. Electronic
copies of the Annual Report for the F.Y. 2024-25 and notice of the 32nd Annual
General Meeting are being sent to all members whose e-mail addresses are registered with
the Company/Depository Participant(s) as on the record date i.e. Friday, 29th
August, 2025. For members, who have not registered their e-mail addresses are requested to
update your e-mail ids with your respective Depository Participants in order to contribute
to aforesaid Green Initiative Programme and members holding shares in physical can follow
the process detailed in the Notice of 32nd Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Act and rules made
thereunder, your Company is providing e-voting facility to all members to enable them to
cast their votes electronically on all resolutions set forth in the Notice of 32nd
Annual General Meeting beginning from 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 20th September,
2025 till 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 22nd September, 2025. The instructions for
e-voting are provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting. In furtherance of the
aforesaid principle of "Green Initiative", your Company has decided to
forego the practice of printing financial statements of its subsidiary as part of the
Company's Annual Report with a view to help the environment by reducing paper
consumption. However, the audited financial statements of the subsidiary(ies) along with
Auditors' Report thereon are available on our website www.dixoninfo.com
HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYER BRANDING
Your Company employs 8,890 Individuals (On Standalone basis)
(including third party contractual employees) who are its most valuable asset, which
propel the Company forward through their competencies, skills, and knowledge. The Company
provides to its employees a supportive and safe working environment at the workplace. The
Company is proud of the commitment and dedication shown by its employees across all the
business operations. The Human Resource Department creates a yearly engagement calendar
and monitors it on monthly basis. The Company considers its employees as its most valuable
assets and therefore takes all the required and necessary efforts in grooming talents and
succession planning. The Company has also focused on employee engagement activities, some
of which are as under:
a. The Company has launched e-learning programs on communication skills
and Prevention of Sexual Harassment;
b. DIXON Star Supervisor programs on enhancing the skills of
Supervisors;
c. Trainings on Energy conservation measures to teach employees about
the importance of energy conservation;
d. Fitness Sessions and Health camps.
To improve Dixon's presence and enhancing employer branding, the
Company has a LinkedIn account which has approx. 87000+ followers with over 3,500+
followers adding per month consistently since last 12 months.
Dixon has also been bestowed with the "Great Place to Work"
award for 4th consecutive time and also been recognized as one of the WOW
Workplace of 2025 by Jombay's WOW Workplace Awards which focuses on Employee
Empowerment, Efficacy, Well Being, Organizational Connection and Pride. This reflects
Company's commitment towards its employees.
Also, with an objective of creating of wider financial inclusion and
creating informed investors in the securities market ecosystem, your Company in
association with BSE Limited organized a virtual seminar for its employees focusing on the
importance of goal- based financial planning, the investment opportunities available in
securities markets, investing in mutual funds, Dos and Don'ts of investing,
associated risks, and the investor grievances redressal mechanism etc.
MEASURES TAKEN TO MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES
ESOP's is one of the way of motivating the employee that is
generally given based on the performance of the individual. Further, learning and
development is considered to be one of the important aspects of the organization.
Therefore, your company has framed a 3 year learning roadmap focusing on enhancing
technical, functional, managerial and leadership qualities. Dixon also conducts Dixon STAR
supervisor workshops wherein supervisors are assessed and suitably awarded in each unit of
Dixon.
Your Company believes in work diversity and ensures that it has a mixed
workforce irrespective of caste, creed, religion and gender. Your Company has
representation from all sects of the society thereby ensuring diversity in workforce. Your
company has representation of women at workplace. In few of our units, we have only women
workforce who runs the entire production line. Similarly, in some of our units, your
Company has good strength of women workforce in the shop floor. Your Company believes in
equal pay parity irrespective of gender. All the workforce is paid based on their skill
level.
Your Company is aiming to become more inclusive and therefore the
promotion of gender diversity has been one of the key features of our talent strategy.
From setting a specific target to improve women's participation in the workforce for
the next three years to implementing programs and policies that improve workforce
diversity, your company has clear objectives to improve worker engagement and build trust.
Your Company has a Zero Tolerance' policy towards any kind of discrimination
and harassment at the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer providing equal
remuneration for women and men.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details of
Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 have been
provided in the annexure forming part of this report. Having regard to the provisions of
Section 136(1) read with relevant provisions of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the
aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the Company. The said information is
available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours and
any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary or
alternatively write to the Company at investorrelations@dixoninfo.com and the same will be
furnished to the members.
DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
POLICY
Your Company's policy on directors' appointment and
remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters provided under sub section (3) of Section 178
of the Act, as is adopted by the Board.
Your Company has adopted a comprehensive policy on nomination and
remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel on the Board. As per such policy,
candidates proposed to be appointed as Directors and Key Managerial Personnel on the Board
shall be first reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The policy can be
accessed at the following Link: https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance. During the
year, the Nomination & Remuneration policy of the Company was aligned with the best
industry practices. The policy inter-alia includes appointment and removal of Director,
KMP and Senior Management Employees and their remuneration thereof.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013 READ WITH RULES
Your Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment
free workplace for every women employee working with your Company. Your Company always
endeavours to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and
harassment including sexual harassment.
Your Company has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace
and, therefore, has in place a policy on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace. The
said policy is in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
The policy aims at prevention of harassment of women
employees/contractors and lays down the guidelines for identification, reporting and
prevention of sexual harassment. Your Company has constituted lnternal Complaints
Committee (ICC) in compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The said Committee is responsible for
redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment and follows the guidelines provided
in the policy.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received,
disposed and pending during the year:
| No. of complaints received |
2 |
| No. of complaints disposed of |
1 |
| No. of complaints pending |
1 |
Note: Of the 2 (two) complaints reported during FY 2024-25, 1 (one)
complaint which was upheld was subsequently closed after the end of year on 17th
April, 2025.
Also, the Company had organized training programmes concerning sexual
harassment from time to time, for its employees and staff. The said training programmes
and workshop were helpful in creating necessary awareness and to encourage cooperative
environment in the organisation. From time to time the Internal Complaints Committee
organises awareness sessions at the manufacturing facilities of the Company. During the
year under review, the Company organised 46 workshops or awareness programmes on sexual
harassment (from 1st January, 2024 till 31st December, 2024).
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Statutory
Auditors or Internal Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder
either to the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors or to the Central Government.
DISCLOSURE IN RESPECT OF VOTING RIGHTS NOT EXERCISED DIRECTLY BY
EMPLOYEES
No disclosure is required under Section 67(3) of the Act, in respect of
voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company as the provisions of
the said Section are not applicable.
COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARD
During the financial year under review, your Company has duly complied
with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India.
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company's shares are listed on BSE Limited ("BSE")
and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE").
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Act, your directors hereby confirm
that: a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures b. the directors have selected such accounting
policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for
that period; c. the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; d. the directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2025, on a going concern basis; e. the directors, had laid
down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; f. the directors have
devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
The Key financial ratios for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025 forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
The information in the Annual Report describing the Company's
objectives and projections may constitute forward looking statements' within
the meaning of applicable rules, laws and regulations. Although the actual results may
differ.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation
for the assistance and co-operation received from the financial institutions, banks,
Government authorities, customers, vendors and members during the year under review. The
Board of Directors also wish to place on record its deep sense of appreciation for the
committed services by the Company's executives, staff and workers.
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