Market & News

2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS & STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS

Your company has achieved robust growth in their business segments both in terms of production and financial numbers During the financial year 2023-24 your company has achieved a gross total income of Rs. 60,247.46 Lakh during the year on consolidated basis as against Rs. 57,146.99 Lakh in the previous year. The profit before tax during the year on consolidated basis was Rs. 8,631.65 Lakh as against Rs. 7,512.22 Lakh in the previous year. The profit after tax during the year on consolidated basis was Rs. 6,379.81 Lakh as against Rs. 5,448.17 Lakh in the previous year.

Similarly on standalone basis your company has achieved a gross income of Rs. 53,943.12 Lakh as against Rs. 51,643.27 Lakh in the previous financial year. The profit before tax was Rs. 7,999.34 Lakh as against Rs. 6,147.26 Lakh in the previous year and profit after tax was Rs. 5,906.15 Lakh as against Rs. 4,414.65 Lakh in the previous year.

Detailed financial statements of the Company along with various financial ratios are available in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report forming part of this report.

There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which has occurred between the end of financial year and the date of Report.

3. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES & CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (‘Ind AS'), form part of the Annual Report and are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Annual Financial Statements of the subsidiaries and related detailed information will be made available to Members seeking information at any time. They are also available on the website of the Company at www.bmwil.co.in.

Further a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiaries, associates in the prescribed format Form AOC-1, forms part of the Annual Report and marked as "Annexure-I". The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies will be made available to the shareholders on request and will also be kept for inspection by the shareholders at the registered office of your Company.

4. DIVIDEND

Your Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Listing Regulations').

The Policy, inter alia, intends to ensure that a balanced and concise decision is taken with regard to distribution of dividend to the shareholders and retaining capital to maintain a healthy growth of the Company and lays down various parameters to be considered by the Board before declaration/ recommendation of dividend to the members of the Company. The Dividend Distribution Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.bmwil.co.in

In line with the Policy and in recognition of the financial performance during financial year 2023-24, your Directors had recommended a final dividend of 21% i.e. Re. 0.21 per equity share of Re. 1/- of the company in addition to an interim dividend of Re. 0.22 per equity share of Re.1/- which has been paid during the year 2023-24.

If the dividend, as recommended above, is declared by the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, the same will be paid within 30 days from the date of declaration to those shareholders whose name appears in the Register of Members as on the record date. Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the shareholders effective April 1, 2020 and the Company is required to deduct tax at source from dividend paid to the Members at prescribed rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

5. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED / UNPAID AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

In terms of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), the Company is required to transfer the unpaid/unclaimed dividend amounts which remained unclaimed for seven years from the date of such transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) set up by the Central Government. Further, all shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years shall also be transferred by the Company to the IEPF.

The details relating to unclaimed / unpaid amounts to the investor education and protection fund has been separately provided in the Corporate Governance Report.

6. TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE

The Board of Directors does not propose to transfer any fund to the General Reserve.

7. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year, the Company has not issued any kind of securities. The Company's paid-up share capital continues to stand at Rs. 22,50,86,460 consisting of 22,50,86,460 equity shares of Rs.1 each as on 31st March 2024. The Company's equity shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited (CSE).

8. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal (DIN-00137014), will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.

Ms. Monica Chand (DIN: 09221662) has been recommended for re-appointment as an Independent Director of the Company by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation undertaken and after considering the skills, integrity, expertise and experience and considering contribution for the growth and development of the Company, with effect from 30^th June, 2024, not liable to retire by rotation, for a second term of five consecutive years, subject to approval of members at ensuing AGM of the Company.

Ms. Priti Todi (DIN: 01318570) was appointed as an Additional Independent Director of the Company by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, after considering the skills, integrity, expertise and experience, with effect from 5th September, 2024, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five consecutive years, subject to approval of members at ensuing AGM of the Company.

During the year under review and pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies

Act, 2013 there has been no change in the Key Management Personnel. Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal, Whole Time Director, Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal, Managing Director, Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal, Managing Director, Mr. Abhishek Agarwal, CFO, and Mr. Vikram Kapur, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer continue to hold their position in the company.

None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified as per section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The Directors have also made necessary disclosures to the extent as required under provisions of section 184(1) as applicable.

Information regarding the directors seeking re-appointment as required under Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 has been given in the Notice convening the ensuring Annual General Meeting.

9. BOARD EVALUATION

TheCompanyhasformulatedaPolicyforperformance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board Committees and other Directors, by fixing certain criteria, which was recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and adopted by the Board. The criteria for the evaluation include their functioning as Members of Board or Committees of the Directors included their contribution as well as Board composition, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning. The criteria for committee functioning includes effectiveness of committee meetings, performance review in accordance roles and responsibilities assigned. The criteria for evaluation of individual director included their contribution and preparedness for the issues discussed at the meetings, The Chairman was also evaluated with respect to his role.

During the year under review, the Board carried out annual evaluation in accordance with the above said Policy and expressed satisfaction and contentment on the performance of all the Directors, the Committees and the Board as a whole. The evaluation mechanism with parameters has been explicitly described in the Corporate Governance Report.

All Independent Directors of your Company have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

In terms of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, your Company is required to conduct Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors (ID) to familiarize them about your Company including nature of Industry in which your company operates, business model, responsibilities of the Ids etc. Further, pursuant to Regulation 46 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, your Company is required to disseminate on its website, details of familiarization programmes imparted to the Ids including the details of the same. During the year, the Company has organized two familiarization Programmes. The details of the familiarization programme of Independent Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee adopted the Remuneration Policy, which inter alia includes policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration. The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the Executive and at the Board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfill the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The Directors acknowledges the responsibility for ensuring compliances with the provisions of section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024 states that —

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Indian accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

(b) they 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 loss of the company for the year;

(c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;

(e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

(f) proper systems had been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. However, in case of special and urgent business need, the Board's approval is taken by passing resolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, which are confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting. During the year under review, nine Board Meetings were convened the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 as well as the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

The Board has constituted six Committees of the Board to ensure proper focus on different aspects of business. Board reviews the functioning of these committees in normal course of its functioning. The different committees of the Board are Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Risk Management Committee and Finance Committee. These committees work on areas/ activities specifically assigned to them by the Companies Act, 2013 and such other tasks/ activities as is assigned to them by the Board.

The details of Committees, their composition, terms of reference, date of meetings and attendance at the meeting have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report. There has been no instance where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report in compliance with Regulation 34(2) (e) of Listing forms an integral part of this report and marked as "Annexure- 2".

No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of your Company have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which financial statements relates and the date of this report.

There were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals during the year impacting the going concern status and the operations of the Company in future.

According to Section 134(5) (e) of the Act, the term Internal Financial Control (‘IFC') means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and early detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that internal financial control is laid down in the Company and that such controls are adequate and operating effectively. The Company's internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors and cover all offices, factories and key business areas of the company.

Internal Audit is conducted periodically and the internal auditor monitors and evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of internal control system including internal financial control in the company.

Necessary certification by the Statutory Auditors in relation to Internal Financial Control u/s 143(3)(i) of the Act forms part of the Audit Report.

The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)Committee,intermsofprovisions of Section 135 of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 inter alia to give directions and assistance to the Board for leading the CSR initiatives of the Company. The Committee formulates and reviews the CSR Plan and also monitors the progress of the CSR activities. The details of the Committee have been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report.

The Company has adopted a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy in accordance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 which can be accessed at https://www. bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

Since there was no unspent amount, the Company was not required to transfer any amount to any fund or separate bank account during the year, in accordance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.

The Annual Report on CSR activities, containing details of brief outline of the CSR Policy of the company and the initiatives undertaken by the company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, in accordance with Section 135 of the Act and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is set out in "Annexure-3" to this report.

The details required pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules , 2014, relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and Foreign Exchange Earning and outgo form part the Board's Report and marked as

"Annexure –4" .

In accordance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors Rules) 2014, M/s. Lodha & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number 301051E) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term till the conclusion of the 45th Annual General meeting of the company to be held in the year 2027.

The Statutory Auditor's Report on the Financial Statement for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 forms part of this Annual Report. The Auditor's Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification or reservations or adverse remark or report of fraud.

The Board of Directors of the Company appointed M/s Sohan Lal Jalan & Associates, Cost Accountants, (Firm Registration Number 000521) as Cost Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 in accordance with Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Record & Audit) Rules 2014 at a remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000/- plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. The remuneration is required to be approved by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and a resolution to such effect is included in the notice of Annual General Meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Company had appointed M/s MKB

& Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration Number (P2010WB042700) a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023--24. The Report of the Secretarial Audit is annexed herewith as "Annexure- 5".

In reference to the observation reported in the Secretarial Audit Report regarding the passing of Special Resolution on 30th September 2023, after the expiry of three months from the date of Board Resolution for reappointment of Managing/Whole-Time Directors (WTDs), it is submitted that the delay was inadvertent and only for few days. It occurred due to procedural oversight. The Company has taken steps to strengthen its internal controls and governance processes to ensure timely compliance with all statutory requirements going forward. We assure our stakeholders that all necessary corrective actions have been implemented to prevent such occurrences in the future. The Board remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance with applicable regulations.

S K AGARWAL & CO. Chartered Accountants LLP was appointed by the Board of Directors as the Internal Auditor of the Company for FY 2023-24. The Report of the Internal Audit is placed before Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

As required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Wherever required, prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on an omnibus basis for continuous transactions and the corresponding actual transactions become a subject of review at subsequent Audit Committee Meetings.

All the related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 there were no materially significant related party transaction which may have conflict with interest of the company or which are required to be reported in form AOC 2.

The Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The details of related party transaction entered during the year are provided in the notes of Financial Statement.

The Annual Return for FY 2023-24 as per provisions of the Act and Rules thereto, is available on the Company's website at https://www. bmwil.co.in under the tab Investor Corner/Financial Report/Annual Return/ 2023-24.

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report as "Annexure 6" and forms part of the Report.

The Company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations. The Policy provides a framework to promote responsible and secured reporting of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, violation of applicable laws and regulations, financial irregularities, abuse of authority, etc. by Directors, employees and the management. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The Company endeavours to provide complete protection to the Whistle Blowers against any unfair practices. The Audit Committee oversees the genuine concerns and grievances reported in conformity with this Policy. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee and no case was reported under the Policy during the year.

The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements as set out by SEBI. The Company has also implemented several best corporate governance practices. The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this report and marked as "Annexure- 7".

As per the Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations a separate section on Corporate Governance Practice followed by the Company together with a certificate from practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of Corporate Governance as stipulated forms part of the Annual Report.

Your Company has taken adequate steps for strict compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as amended from time to time.

Your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year.

The credit rating of your Company has been upgrade by India Ratings & Research Private Limited for. and fund based working capital facilities and term loan facilities to IND A is "ACUITE A-/ Stable" and for non-fund based working capital facilities to IND A1.

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

There was no loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/companies in which directors are interested.

The declaration from Managing Director of the Company in respect of compliance of Code of conduct by the Board Members and Senior Management personnel forms part of the Annual Report. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.bmwil.co.in/ corporate-codes-and-policies/

The Business Responsibility Report (BRR) of the Company as required pursuant to the Regulation 34 (f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, annexed herewith and marked as "Annexure 8" forming part of this report and the same is also available at Company's website at www.bmwil.co.in.

As required under Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the CEO/CFO Report and marked as "Annexure 9"

As per the Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a certificate from practicing Company Secretary confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the BMWIL for the Financial Year ending on 31st March, 2024 have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such other Statutory Authority and a copy thereof is contained elsewhere in this Annual Report and marked as "Annexure 10"

The Company has built a comprehensive risk management framework that seeks to identify all kinds of anticipated risks associated with the business and to take remedial actions to minimise any kind of adverse impact on the Company. The Company understands that risk evaluation and risk mitigation is an ongoing process within the organisation and is fully committed to identify and mitigate the risks in the business. The identification of risks is done at strategic, business and operational levels and the risk management process of the Company focuses mainly on three elements, viz. (i) Risk Assessment; (ii) Risk Management; (iii) Risk Monitoring.

The Company has formulated and implemented a Risk Management policy in accordance with Listing Regulations, to identify and monitor business risk and assist in measures to control and mitigate such risks.

The Audit Committee examines inherent and unforeseen risks in accordance with the policy on a periodical and ensures that mitigation plans are executed with precision. The Board is also briefed about the identified risks and mitigation plans undertaken by basis the management at regular intervals.

As on date, there are no risks which in the opinion of the Board can threaten the existence of the Company.

The Company's policy on Risk Management are available on the website of the Company at www.bmwil.co.in.

Your company continues to enjoy cordial relationship with its personnel at all levels and focusing on attracting and retaining competent personnel and providing a holistic environment where they get opportunities to grow and realize their full potential. Your company is committed to providing all its employees with a healthy and safe work environment.

Your company is organizing training programs wherever required for the employees concerned to improve their skill. Employees are also encouraged to participate in the seminars organized by the external agencies related to the areas of their operations.

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace as per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act') and Rules made thereunder. Executive members of the Board of Directors of the Company are authorized to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. With the objective of providing a safe working environment, all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

During the year under review, the Company received no complaint and no complaint is pending as at the end of the financial year.

The website of your Company www.bmwil.co.in, has been designed to present the Company's businesses up-front on the home page. The site carries a comprehensive database of information including the Financial Results of your Company, Shareholding pattern, Director's & Corporate Profile, details of Board Committees, Corporate Policies and business activities of your Company. All the mandatory information and disclosures as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies Rules 2014.

During the year under the review:

i) There was no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, involving the Company; and

ii) The Company had not entered into any one-time settlement with any Bank or any Financial Institution.

Statements in these reports describing company's projections statements, expectations and hopes are forward looking. Though, these expectations etc. are based on reasonable assumption, the actual results might differ.

The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees at all the levels during this challenging period. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, co-operation and support received by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, customers, suppliers and business associates. The directors are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.