<dhhead>BOARDS REPORT</dhhead>
1.0 To The Members
The Board of Directors of Your Company ("Your Company" or
"IFCI") are pleased to present before you the 32nd (Thirty-Second)
Annual Report of IFCI Ltd., together with the audited financial statements for the year
ended March 31, 2025, Auditors Report thereon, Secretarial Auditors Report and
review of financial statements by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG).
2.0 Financial Summary and State of Companys Affairs
The summarized financial performance of Your Company during the year
and the previous year are as under:
( in crore)
PARTICULARS |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Total Income |
841.86 |
895.94 |
2,064.16 |
2,114.82 |
Less: |
|
|
|
|
Total Expenses before
Impairment Allowance, Depreciation & Amortisation |
669.86 |
723.15 |
1,453.69 |
1,580.42 |
Impairmentonfinancial |
(224.37) |
(335.17) |
(224.85) |
(294.28) |
Depreciation and amortisation |
24.20 |
24.16 |
83.34 |
80.89 |
Total Expenses |
469.69 |
412.14 |
1,312.18 |
1,367.03 |
Exceptional Items |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2.95 |
(3.09) |
Profit/(Loss) before tax |
372.17 |
483.80 |
749.03 |
750.88 |
Tax expense |
328.37 |
355.55 |
400.42 |
509.83 |
Profit/(Loss) before share in profit of
associates |
43.80 |
128.25 |
348.61 |
241.05 |
Total Expenditure Share in profit of
associates |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Profit/(Loss) for the year |
43.80 |
128.25 |
348.61 |
241.05 |
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) |
(22.41) |
(40.15) |
6,662.09 |
334.33 |
Total Comprehensive Income |
21.39 |
88.10 |
7,010.70 |
575.38 |
NetProfit/(Loss) attributableto |
|
|
|
|
Owners of the Company |
NA |
NA |
171.04 |
103.66 |
Non-controlling interest |
NA |
NA |
177.57 |
137.40 |
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to
- |
|
|
|
|
Owners of the Company |
NA |
NA |
3,682.63 |
260.78 |
Non-controlling interest |
NA |
NA |
3,328.07 |
314.61 |
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
Basic Earnings per share of 10 each |
0.17 |
0.52 |
0.65 |
0.42 |
Diluted Earnings per share of 10 each |
0.17 |
0.52 |
0.65 |
0.42 |
Note: The figures have been rounded-off to approximate Crores.
The above numbers are extracted from the financial in accordance with
the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS), in compliance with the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 and Accounting
Standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended.
Any regulation/ guidance/ clarifications/ directions issued by the
Government of India, Reserve Bank of India or by any other Regulators
of Your Company will be implemented by Your Company as and when they are issued /
applicable.
3.0 Financial Performance
During the financial year, Your Company reported a Standalone Profit
After Tax (PAT) of 43.80 crore, compared to 128.25 crore in the previous year. Total
Comprehensive Income stood at 21.39 crore, down from 88.10 crore last year. The decline in
profitability was primarily due to reduced interest income. Several strategic initiatives
aimed at enhancing recoveries and strengthening advisory services, have led to improved
cash flows and a healthier balance sheet. As of the current financial year, the Provision
Coverage Ratio is 69.31%, while the Capital
Adequacy Ratio stood at (-)23.04%, an improvement from (-)48.35% in the
previous year. Tier-I Capital also improved to (-)23.04% from statements prepared
(-)48.36%. On a consolidated basis, Your Company achieved a PAT of
348.61 crore, up from 241.05 crore in the previous year. Total Comprehensive Income surged
to 7,010.70 crore from 575.38 crore, primarily driven by a significant increase in the
fair valuation of one of the investments owned by our subsidiary.
4.0 Sanctions, Disbursements and Recovery
During the FY 2024-25, Your Company did not sanction any new loans.
There were also no disbursements towards loans/advances during FY 2024-25.
Your Company actively pursued recovery from Non-Performing Assets
(NPAs), thereby recovering 580 crore out of NPAs & Security
Receipts
(SRs) during FY 2024-25.
Your Company remains committed to continue its aggressive approach
towards recovery from NPAs and stressed assets through multi-pronged resolution modes and
strategies.
5.0 Treasury, Investment and Forex Operations
Your Company has been cautious in investing the surplus fund across
diversified instruments with the focus on safety while making every effort toward
maximizing yield in consonance with liquidity management.
In Rupee operations, the objective has been to manage the surplus of
surplus fund fundseffectively to earn optimum return. The underlying investment principles
were safety, liquidity and risk containment and accordingly Your Company invested only in
Treasury Bills, Government Securities, Fixed Deposits and Mutual Funds Schemes. Average
deployment during the year was
1,145.18 crore against 887.91 crore in FY 2023-24 and the annualized
return was 7.28%. During the year under report, Your Company registered an Interest Income
of 107.99 crore from investment against 45.44 crore during the previous year. The interest
income was higher due to higher interest rate and higher liquidity.
Net investment portfolio of Your Company as on March 31, 2025 stood at
2,477 crore as against 2,959 crore at the end of previous financial year.
The Foreign Currency (FC) operations were confined liabilities and the
outstanding KfW loan of 334.25 crore was prepaid on
April 18, 2024.
6.0 Resource Mobilization and Borrowing Profile
During the year, Your Company was not able to mobilize fresh resources
due to rating constraints and weak financial parameters. However, through effective
liquidity management, Your Company has serviced its liabilities on and before due dates.
During FY 2024-25 Your Company serviced debt of 1,923 crore ( 1,373 crore principal and
550 crore interest) which included payments due on March 31, 2025.
The Principal liability outstanding of Your Company as on March 31,
2025 was 3,778.05 crore comprising of only Rupee Borrowing. There was
no Foreign Currency Loan as on March 31, 2025. Interest liability outstanding (i.e.
interest accrued but not due) on borrowings as on
March 31, 2025 was 571 crore. The broad instrument wise breakup of
outstanding borrowings as on March 31, 2025 is indicated below:
Your Company is committed to maintaining a high standard of Investor
services and devotes considerable effort to identify and follow best practices for timely
resolution of investor complaints. Your Company has taken various investor friendly
initiatives such as encouraging updation of KYC details with R&TA, dematerialization
of securities, electronic payment of interest & redemption proceeds and implementation
of an online service request portal for registering investor requests etc.
7.0 Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Conservation of Energy- The Companys operations do not
involve any manufacturing or processing activities.
It provides financial assistance to the industries and thereby requires
normal consumption of electricity. Accordingly,
16 the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8 (3) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable on the
Company. Nevertheless, Your Company has prioritized energy efficiency. Further, IFCI Tower
had been awarded Gold Certification from the Indian
Green Building Council.
Technology Absorption- Information Technology (IT) has transformed
business operations across all sectors of the economy. At Your Company, our in-house team
of IT professionals developed a system known as "Centralized
Integrated Information System" (CIIS), which primarily supports
major business functions as well as non-core functions. This system has been successfully
operational to servicing FC for over 20 years and has been consistently upgraded to meet
evolving requirements. Your Company ensures proper data backup and has a Disaster Recovery
Site to safeguard data and business information systems. Your Company has designed &
developed and manages web portals for Government of India (GoI) for various
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and other Government schemes.
Your Company has also developed Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for National
Testing Agency (NTA) to carry out Aadhar based verification for candidates appearing for
NEET examination. Additionally, more meetings were convened using Webex
Meetings and Teams Meeting to facilitate streamlined video
communication and live content sharing during the year. This enhancement also enables
shareholders to attend AGM/EGM through Webex.
Your Company has taken the following initiatives during FY 2024-25:-
Under digitization drive, Migrated Document Management System,
documents and files to Oracle database with encryption. A module has been developed to
enable secure document and file access through the CIIS module.
Developed and deployed an application software module for
capturing details of holding of shares by contractual employees and their relatives, in
compliance with SEBI regulations. New modules were also developed in-house for various
functions.
Implemented Manage-Engine software to streamline the process of
incident reporting, tracking and resolution.
Strengthened Network and Infrastructure security through regular
Information System (IS) audits, timely patch updates.
Completion of accessibility audit to assess the usability of the
IFCI website for visually challenged individuals, in compliance with the provisions of the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Further, no technology was imported
during the year and no expenditure was incurred on R&D activities.
8.0 Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During the FY 2024-25, Foreign Exchange outflows were~ 332.66 crore
and there was no foreign exchange earnings.
9.0 Internal Financial Controls
Your Company has sound Internal Financial Controls over financial
reporting through policies and procedural manuals, designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The entity level control framework, designed and implemented in earlier years,
was subjected to sample tests, for various processes, during the year under report by a
well experienced Internal Audit Team of Your Company with a frequency parallel with
Internal Audit. Based on the satisfaction over the operating effectiveness of the Internal
Financial Controls, the Board of Directors believes that adequate Internal Financial
Controls exist and are operating effectively.
10.0 Vigilance
Your Company has a dedicated Vigilance Department at Head Office headed
by Chief Vigilance Officer, to take care of vigilance matters of IFCI, its Regional
Offices & Subsidiaries.
The comprehensive functioning of the Department is divided into
Preventive Vigilance, Detective Vigilance and Punitive Vigilance.
With amplified prominence given to Preventive department conducts
inspection of various offices from time to time.
The findings observed are shared with subsidiaries and the concerned
departments for taking various steps, to initiate corrective measures or systemic
improvements. It also advises the Management for systemic improvement, from time to time.
It ensures disposal of complaints, disciplinary matters and other referred cases as per
extant guidelines.
The Vigilance Awareness week is celebrated every year, to promote
ethical practices. During the year, Vigilance Awareness week was celebrated from October
28 to November 03, 2024 with the theme
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of Integrity for
Nations Prosperity".
11.0 Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has put in place a Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism
in terms of the provisions of Section 177 (9) and (10) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations hand
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations).
Under the Whistle Blower Policy, Director(s) and employee(s) of IFCI,
can report to the Management their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected
fraud or violation of the IFCIs code of conduct or ethics policy with adequate
safeguards to them against any sort of victimization on raising an alarm. The Policy also
provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the link https://www.ifciltd.
com/2025/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy_Vigil%20Mechanism.pdf.
12.0 Disclosure as per Sexual Harassment of Women At Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
An Internal Complaint Committee has been formed and the Members of the
said Committee, as on 31/03/2025, are as under:
1. Smt. Pooja Mahajan(CGM)-PresidingOfficer
2. Smt. Lata Lochav External Member
3. General Manager (HR)
4. Smt. Shikha Gupta, DGM
5. Smt. Trina Tejaswini, DGM (Law)
In the absence of any of the aforesaid internal members, Smt. Priyanka
Sharma, DGM is the alternate member. The quorum of the Committee shall comprise of all
members.
A brief of the complaints received under Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is as under:-
Particulars |
Number |
No. of complaints pending at
the start of the Financial Year 2024-25 |
Nil |
No. of complaints received
during the Financial Year 2024-25 |
Nil |
Particulars |
Number |
No. of complaints resolved
during the Financial Year 2024-25 |
Nil |
No. of Complaints pending at
the end of the Financial Year 2024-25 |
Nil |
Number of cases pending for
more than ninety days |
Nil |
Number of workshops or
awareness programs against sexual harassment carried out during the Financial Year 2024-25 |
2 |
Nature of action taken by the employer |
Nil |
13.0 Compliance of the provisions relating to Maternity Benefit Act,
1961.
Your Company is complying with all the provisions of Maternity Benefit
Act, 1961. the
14.0 Right To Information
IFCI has implemented the Right to Information Act, 2005 from 2013
onwards following the applicability of the RTI Act, 2005 to IFCI and has been providing
information under RTI Act to the citizens ensuring transparency and fairness in its
business activities. IFCI in compliance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Right to
Information Act, 2005 has made necessary disclosures which are available on the website of
Your Company at www.ifciltd.com. IFCI has designated a Central Public
Information Officer (CPIO) and First Appellate Authority (FAA) at its
Head Office, New Delhi and also designated the Regional Office Heads at its Regional
Offices as Central Assistant Public Information Officers
(CAPIOs) to facilitate dissemination of information on PAN-India basis.
IFCI had also designated a Transparency Officer in pursuance to the
Central Information Commissions directive dated November 15,
2010. Further, the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) has also been information of
uploaded on the website of the Company for first the provisions of the RTI Act. The RTI
Manual has also been uploaded on the website of IFCI Ltd. for easy access to the
information. The RTI
Applications & their respective replies along with RTI Appeals
& their respective decisions are also uploaded on the website of IFCI Ltd. in
compliance with the Statutory directions. IFCI received a total number of 90 RTI
Applications and 35 RTI Appeals in FY 2024-2025 which were dealt with as per the
provisions of the RTI Act, 2005.
15.0 Promotion of Rajbhasha:
Your Company takes pride for complying with Official Language Act
1963 of the Government, for which Official Language Implementation Committees (OLICs) has
been set up in the Head Office as well as in the Regional Offices. Quarterly meetings of
OLIC are being regularly held to review the progress of the use of Hindi. All Computers
available within the Company have Unicode facility and its website is also bilingual for
the benefit of shareholders and general public. During the year, Hindi competitions as
well as Hindi workshops were organized by Your Company for promotion of Rajbhasha within
IFCI. Further, many officers from Your Company participated in various competitions
organized by Nagar Rajbhasha Karyanvyan Samiti and some of them emerged as winners in
these competitions.
16.0 Management Discussion and Analysis
1. Industry Structure and Developments *
The global economic expansion steadily continued in 2024, although
growth was uneven amidst geopolitical tensions, geo-economic fragmentation, heightened
trade tensions and elevated public debt. According to the International Monetary Fund,
global growth at 3.3% in 2024 (3.5% a year ago) was below the historical average (2000-19)
of 3.7%. Amidst challenging global economic environment, the Indian economy exhibited
resilience during 2024-25, supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals and proactive
policy measures. Though the real gross
*Source: Excerpts from the RBI Annual Report 2024-25 and RBI
Financial Stability Report June 2025.
17 domestic product growth moderated to 6.5% in 2024-25, India remained
the fastest growing major economy. Economic activity was supported by an improvement in
consumption demand and net exports on the expenditure side, and buoyant services sector
and recovery in agricultural production on the supply side.
Growth in Gross Value Added (GVA) in the agriculture and allied sectors
in 2024-25 stood at 4.6% as compared with 2.7% a year ago, driven by record food grains
production aided by adequate reservoir levels and favorable weather conditions. Growth in
industrial sector moderated to 4.3% in 2024-25, primarily due to deceleration in
manufacturing GVA.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes helped to steer growth
across several key manufacturing industries. As of November 2024, investment under PLI
scheme reached 57% of the aggregate committed target under the schemes. The services
sector, with a share of 64.1% in GVA, remained the mainstay of aggregate supply with a
growth of 7.5% in 2024-25.
As per June 2025 Financial Stability Report of the Reserve Bank of
India, the economy is growing at a healthy pace, with the financial
system meeting the financing needs of all sectors of the real economy.
The resilience of the banking system has been pivotal to the strength
of the Indian Financial System. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) continued to record
improvement in their asset quality, with the GNPA ratio and NNPA ratio declining to
multi-decadal lows of 2.3% and 0.5%, respectively. The half-yearly slippage ratio,
measuring new accretions to NPAs as a share of standard advances at the beginning of the
half-year, remained stable at 0.7%. As of March 2025, the capital to risk weighted assets
ratio of SCBs increased to a record high of 17.3%. The profitability of SCBs remained
strong in 2024-25, with profit after tax increasing by
16.9% (y-o-y).
On fiscal front, the Central Government continued with its efforts
towards fiscalconsolidation, supported by buoyant tax revenues, while maintaining the
thrust on expenditure quality. A modest current account deficit and adequate forex
reserves provided resilience to the external sector even as capital flows exhibited
volatility.
2. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
As per RBIs Annual Report 2024-25, aggregate credit extended by
NBFCs expanded in double digits as at end December 2024 although growth in unsecured
lending moderated. Profitability indicators and
NPA ratios continued to improve further during this period, while
capital adequacy ratio remained robust.
In terms of the Financial Stability Report brought out by the Reserve
Bank of India in June 2025, the credit growth of NBFCs (Upper and
Middle Layers) rose to 20.7% (y-o-y) in March 2025 from 16.0% in
September 2024. Considering activity based classification,credit growth for the second
largest category of NBFCs (in terms of outstanding loans), viz., NBFC-IFCs has risen,
vis-?-vis March 2024. NBFC-MFIs portfolio contracted in H2:2024-25 as lenders
exercised prudence in response to the stress in the portfolio.
Delinquency level in both NBFC-UL and NBFC-ML improved. GNPA ratio of
Government-owned NBFCs (58.7% share in advances by NBFC-
ML) improved to 1.4% while that of privately owned NBFCs of NBFC-ML
remained at similar level (5.2%) as in September 2024. The system level CRAR of NBFCs was
healthy at 25.8% in March 2025. NBFC-UL were consistently maintaining an elevated NIM at
around 8%, as against around 4% by NBFC-ML. Consequently, profitability of NBFC-UL was
much higher than that of NBFC-ML in terms of ROA and ROE. On the liquidity front, NBFC-UL
were more vulnerable, given that they had a higher proportion of short-term liabilities to
total assets in comparison with NBFC-ML. The share of long-term assets in total assets of
NBFC-UL stood at 55.0% as against nearly two-thirds for NBFC-ML.
3. Opportunities & Threats
To make India self-sufficient, minimize import dependence, create
global industrial champions within India and to Make in India for the world,
the Government of India has launched several Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes.
There has also been focus on self-sufficiency in healthcare for which the Government of
India launched Bulk Drugs and Medical Device Parks. At present, IFCI is the Project
Management
Advisor (PMA) for 10 out of the 14 PLI schemes.
Your Companys endeavor to become a preferred partner (in the
capacity of Project Monitoring / Nodal Agency) for the PLI Schemes and other schemes of
the Government of India has provided not only an additional revenue stream but also lot of
visibility.
PLI Schemes are the cornerstone of the Government of Indias push
for achieving an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. The objective is to make domestic manufacturing
globally competitive and to create global champions in manufacturing. The strategy behind
the PLI schemes is to offer companies incentives on incremental sales from products
manufactured in India, over the base year. They have been specifically designed to boost
domestic manufacturing in sunrise and strategic sectors, curb cheaper imports and reduce
import bills, improve cost competitiveness of domestically manufactured goods, and enhance
domestic capacity and exports.
As part of Your Companys strategy to diversify into advisory
services, Your Company has continued to bag schemes of the Government of India during FY
2024-25 which included Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme-2024 (EMPS), Scheme to Promote
Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars (SMEC), PM E-Drive, IT hardware 2.0.
Following are the PLI and other Schemes of Government of India, where
IFCI has been appointed as the Nodal Agency / Project Management Agency
(PMA):
Sl. No. Particulars of the
PLI & Other Schemes |
Details of the scheme
available on the below Portal/Website |
1. Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing (PLI-LSEM) |
https://pli.ifciltd.com/ |
2. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
for IT Hardware 2.0 |
https://2.pliithw.com/ |
3. PLI Scheme for critical Key
Starting Material (KSM) / Drug Intermediates (DIs) / Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients
(API)(PLI- Bulk Drugs) |
https://plibulkdrugs.ifciltd.com/ |
4. PLI for Medical Devices (PLI-MD) |
https://plimedicaldevices.ifciltd.com/ |
5. Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drugs Parks |
https://pharma-dept.gov.in/schemes/scheme-promotion-bulk-drug-parks |
6. Scheme for Promotion of Medical Devices
Parks |
https://pharma-dept.gov.in/schemes/scheme-promotion-medical-device-parks |
Sl. No. Particulars of the PLI & Other
Schemes |
Details of the scheme available on the
below Portal/Website |
| |
|
7. PLI for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) |
https://plimofpi.ifciltd.com/ |
8. PLI for White Goods (PLI WG) |
https://pliwhitegoods.ifciltd.com/ |
9. PLI scheme for Automobile & Auto
Component Industry (PLI-Auto) |
https://pliauto.in/ |
10. PLI Textile Products : MMF Segment &
Technical Textiles |
https://plitextiles.ifciltd.com/ |
11. PLI Scheme for Drone and Drone Components |
https://plidrone.ifciltd.com/ |
12. PLI Scheme National
Programme for Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage ( PLI -ACC) |
https://pliacc.in/ |
13. Scheme for Promotion of
Manufacturing of Electronics Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) |
https://specs.ifciltd.com/ |
14. Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme
(M-SIPS) |
https://www.msips.in/MSIPS/HomePage |
15. Scheme for Faster Adoption
and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicle in India Phase - II (FAME -II) |
https://fame2.heavyindustries.gov.in/ |
16. PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive
Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme |
https://pmedrive.heavyindustries.gov.in/ |
17. Scheme to Promote
Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SMEC) |
https://heavyindustries.gov.in/scheme-promote-manufacturing-electric-
passenger-cars-india-0 |
18. India Semiconductor Mission |
|
18a. Semiconductor Fabs |
https://ism.gov.in/ |
18b. Display Fabs |
|
18c. ISM-Assembly, Testing, Marking and
Packaging (ATMP) |
|
19. Nodal Agency for Sugar Development Fund
(SDF) |
https://sdfportal.in/Login |
20. Karnataka Innovation and
Technology Society (KITS) Govt. of Karnataka |
https://k-tech.karnataka.gov.in/ |
SHCIL, has had a transformative impact on e-Stamping in India at
present during FY 2024-25, Stock Holding has launched e-stamping in the state of Goa.
IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited (IVCF), another subsidiary of IFCI,
is promoting social sector initiatives of Government of India. Government of India has
launched several First of their kind schemes to support entrepreneurship among
marginalized sections of the society. The schemes managed by IVCF are Venture Capital Fund
for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC) including Ambedkar Social Innovation Incubation Mission
(ASIIM), Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC), Venture Capital Fund for
Scheduled Tribes (VCF-ST) and SAGE Venture Fund (SAGE).
During FY 2024-25, IVCF signed an MoU with DICCI, CII to facilitate
financial inclusion and economic growth of SC/ST Entrepreneurs. Further,
IVCF signed an MoU with Startup TN to promote entrepreneurship amongst
SC and backward sections of society.
In coordination with Ministry of Tribal Affairs, a symposium on
Development of Startup Ecosystem among Scheduled Tribe was organized by IVCF to bring
together major stakeholders viz. VC Funds and Impact Investors to discuss strategies for
empowering tribal entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive growth. Further, during FY
2024-25, IVCF organized several webinars / seminars across schemes to raise awareness
among stakeholders.
The details of all the subsidiaries are available on the website of
IFCI at www.ifciltd.com.
Your Company received a communication from Department of Financial
Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, vide letter F.No.2/22/2016-IF-1 dated November 22,
2024 according In-principle approval to consider Consolidation of IFCI Group
which entails Merger / Amalgamation of IFCI Limited and StockHolding Corporation of India
Limited and other group companies of IFCI Limited as follows:
In its endeavour to contribute to the net zero emission targets of the
nation, Your
Company had set up a new advisory vertical during the previous
financial year to provide a gamut of ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) and
sustainability services. The vertical has developed a comprehensive ESG tech platform for
banks and corporates for providing end-to-end ESG services.
Towards fostering growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the
Country, Your Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
BSE during the year. Under the MoU, Your Company shall carry out
financial appraisal and due diligence of SMEs aspiring to list on SME exchanges and
advance ESG practices amongst SMEs in India. IFCI has also conducted a workshop on
Strategic Partnership & Business Opportunities for Aspiring SMEs.
During the year, Your Company reduced its borrowing by 28% which was
backed by advisory income and recoveries. Your Company has continued its aggressive focus
on resolution of stressed assets and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), by adopting
multi-pronged strategies.
Your Company focuses on group synergies and value maximization at the
Group level. IFCI through its subsidiary StockHolding Corporation of
India
Limited (SHCIL), is making contribution in promotion of digital economy
in the Country.
SHCIL, a subsidiary of IFCI Limited, is one of the largest Depository
Participants in the Country besides being the Countrys premier
custodian and provides post trading and custodial services to institutional investors,
mutual funds, banks, insurance companies, etc. It also acts as a Central Record Keeping
Agency (CRA) for collection of stamp duty, e-court fee and e-registration in various
States and Union Territories (UTs). There has been massive penetration of e-stamping
across the Country, which has not only contributed to financial gains by virtue of cost
savings but has also curbed revenue leakage. It has also reduced paper consumption
contributing to broader ecological sustainability.
S. No. Particulars |
Details |
i Consolidation at the
Company Level |
Consolidation of
StockHolding Corporation of India Limited, IFCI Factors Limited, IFCI Infrastructure
Development Limited and IIDL Realtors Limited with IFCI Limited, the Listed Entity. |
ii Consolidation of Broking
Business Entities / some of their subsidiaries |
Consolidation of
StockHolding Services Limited, IFCI Financial Services Limited, IFIN Commodities Limited
and IFIN Credit Limited into a single entity, which will be a direct subsidiary of the
consolidated listed entity at S. No. (i) above. Overall, global financial |
iii Other Group entities may
continue as direct subsidiaries of the Company |
Other Group entities
i.e. StockHolding Document Management Services Limited, StockHolding Securities IFSC
Limited, IFIN Securities Finance Limited, IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited and MPCON
Limited shall be direct subsidiaries of the consolidated listed entity at S.No. (i) above. |
DFS has advised to take further necessary action and to commence the
process in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, regulations etc.
At the meeting held on November 22, 2024, the Board of accorded
In-principle approval to consider Consolidation of IFCI Group as stated above, and to
commence the process for the same, in accordance with the regulatory/ statutory/
applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, framework and standards etc.
Your Company has appointed a Transaction Advisor for carrying out
consolidation process. As per evaluation of the Transaction Advisor, the Board of IFCI
Limited at its meeting held on July 14, 2025, recommended to the
Government of India for approval of the Group Consolidation as follows:
S. No. Particulars |
Details |
i Consolidation at the
Company Level (Merger 1) |
Consolidation of
StockHolding Corporation of India Limited, IFCI Factors Limited, IFCI Infrastructure
Development Limited and IIDL Realtors Private Limited with IFCI Limited, the Listed
Entity. IFCI Limited (the consolidated entity) is proposed to remain as an NBFC and will
continue to explore opportunities in custodial services, e-stamping, advisory etc. along
with lending. |
ii Consolidation of Broking
Business Entities / some of their subsidiaries (Merger 2) |
Consolidation of
StockHolding Services Limited, IFCI Financial Services Limited, IFIN Commodities Limited,
IFIN Credit Limited and IFIN Securities Finance Limited into a single entity, which will
be a direct subsidiary of IFCI Limited i.e. the consolidated listed entity at S.
No. (i) above. |
iii Other Group entities may
continue as direct subsidiaries of the Company |
StockHolding Document
Management Services Limited, StockHolding Securities IFSC Limited, IFCI Venture Capital
Funds Limited and MPCON Limited shall be direct subsidiaries of IFCI Limited i.e. the
consolidated listed |
| |
entity at S.No. (i) above. |
The Board further recommended divestment of IFCIs shareholding in
MPCON
Limited, a direct subsidiary of IFCI Limited to the Government of India
for approval.
The above consolidation and divestment are subject to the applicable
regulatory /statutory approvals and applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines,
framework and standards, etc.
4. Segment-Wise or Product-Wise Performance
Your Companys main business is to provide financial assistance
and it operates under single segment reporting framework.
5. Outlook*
As per RBIs June 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR), the
near-term global financial stability risks have risen significantly, driven by heightened
geopolitical tensions and economic and trade policy uncertainties. Shifting US trade
policies and lack of clarity surrounding its economic policies triggered a spike in
volatility and sharp price declines across a range of markets. Consequently, financial
conditions have tightened, and growth prospects have weakened. Though markets have
recovered from the early-
April lows due to sharp tariff hikes, considerable uncertainty persists
about the evolution of trade patterns and economic outlook. Moreover, despite the recent
market turmoil, asset valuations in several markets stay high relative to fundamentals and
risks remain concentrated with exposures to a few large stability risks remain elevated,
technologyfirms. as unprecedented trade and policy uncertainties and unpredictability
could potentially interact with the existing vulnerabilities - rising public debt, high
leverage in the non-banking financial intermediaries sector and stretched asset valuations
- to amplify adverse shocks.
Citing escalation in trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty,
the International Monetary Fund in its April 2025 World Economic Outlook has revised
global growth projection downwards to 2.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026. Other multilateral
agencies have also lowered their global growth forecasts. The Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD), in its Economic Outlook released in June 2025, has
revised the global GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 2.9%. Similarly, the World Bank, in its
June 2025 Global Economic Prospects, projected global GDP growth (using PPP weights) to
decelerate from 3.3% in 2024 to 2.9% in 2025. As per RBIs Annual Report, 2024-25,
the global economy in 2025 is likely to grow not only below its historical average
(2000-19) of 3.7%, but also below the growth of 3.3% in 2024.
The Indian economy is growing at a healthy pace, supported by strong
macroeconomic fundamentals, it remained the fastest growing major economy in the world
during 2024-25. The outlook for the Indian economy remains promising in 2025-26, supported
by revival in consumption demand, governments continued thrust on capex while
adhering to the path of fiscal consolidation, healthy balance sheets of banks and
corporates, easing financial conditions, continuing resilience of the services sector and
strengthening of consumer and business optimism, besides sound macroeconomic fundamentals.
The prospects for agriculture sector appear favourable in 2025-26 on
the back of expected above normal south-west monsoon and several productivity-enhancing
government policies. Manufacturing sector is expected to gain further traction in 2025-26
supported by improvement in domestic demand, higher capacity utilisation, healthy balance
sheets of corporates and banks, and consumer and business optimism. The governments
focus on widening the manufacturing base and the policy support through the ongoing PLI
scheme and National Manufacturing Mission is expected to further strengthen Make in
India initiative. The construction sector is also expected to continue its robust
performance in 2025-26.
Amidst elevated global economic and trade policy uncertainties, the
Indian economy continues to display resilience, underpinned by strong macroeconomic
fundamentals and robust financial system. Moreover, as
Indias growth is largely dependent on domestic demand, the impact
of external shocks remained limited. The continued momentum in various high frequency
indicators of services sector, robust agricultural production and above normal southwest
monsoon forecasts, and strong goods and services tax collections underscore the sustained
momentum and resilience of the economy. The headwinds from protracted geopolitical
tensions, elevated uncertainty and trade disruptions, and weather-related uncertainty pose
downside risks to growth. Moreover, deceleration in global growth will act as a drag on
domestic output. The near-term and medium-term outlook gives greater confidence of a
durable alignment of headline inflation with the target of 4%.
Indias fiscal position and credibility has enhanced significantly
in recent years on account of ongoing fiscal consolidation, improvement in the quality of
expenditure and earmarking of debt-to-GDP as the nominal anchor for the central
governments fiscal policy. The resilience of the external sector has been a key
contributing factor to Indias macroeconomic and financial stability. Current account
deficit at 0.6% of GDP during
25 remains eminently manageable, supported by sustained buoyancy in
services exports and remittances. In the capital account, high gross foreign direct
investment during 2024-25 indicates that India continues to remain an attractive
investment destination. The net capital flows, however, fell short of CAD during 2024-25,
leading to a depletion in foreign exchange reserves. Notwithstanding the uncertainty
surrounding the trade outlook,
Indias external vulnerability indicators remain robust and
continue to show improvement. Foreign exchange reserves at US$ 697.9 billion, as on June
20, 2025, are sufficient to cover more than imports on BoP basis; external debt stood at a
moderate 19.1% of GDP at end March 2025; the share of short-term debt on residual maturity
basis stood at 45.4% of foreign exchange reserves at end March 2025; and net international
investment position improved.
Going forward, the easing of supply chain pressures, softening of
global commodity prices and higher agricultural production on the back of a likely
above-normal south-west monsoon augur well for the inflation outlook in 2025-26. However,
global financial market volatility, geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, supply
chain disruptions and climate-induced uncertainties pose downside risks to the growth
outlook and upside risks to the inflation outlook. The Indian economy is poised to sustain
its position as the fastest growing major economy during 2025-26, supported by pickup in
private consumption, healthy balance sheets of banks and corporates, easing financial
conditions and the governments continued thrust on capital expenditure.
6. Risks and Concerns
In order to address risks, Your Company has put in place an Integrated
Risk Management Policy (IRMP) which addresses Credit Risk, Market
Risk, Operational Risk and Asset-Liability Management, as a part of
Comprehensive Risk Management Framework which is integrated with its
business model.
The General Lending Policy, IRMP, Liquidity Risk Management and other
business policies of Your Company are reviewed periodically, keeping in view the changing
economic and business environment. The Risk Management Vision Statement and Qualitative
Risk Appetite Statements of IFCI have also been put in place. Parameters included in the
Qualitative Risk Appetite statement are tested periodically.
Your Company assesses the Portfolio Level Risks by way of monitoring of
actual exposures against prudential limits, annual rating migration exercise, rating
distribution, mapping of internal and external ratings.
As part of Ind-AS implementation, Your Company estimates rating
grade-wise Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD) and Expected Credit Loss
(ECL) as part of Ind-AS implementation. The Risk and Asset Liability Management Committee
of Executive (RALMCE), analyses the Dynamic Liquidity Position, Structural Liquidity Gaps
and Interest Rate Sensitivity positions on a periodic basis, based on external regulatory
prescriptions. The mid-
Integrated treasury reports to the Risk Management function and acts as
an independent risk monitoring functionary. To manage operational risks there are adequate
internal controls and systems in place, aided and assisted by Internal Audit, Internal
Financial Controls, remote back-up of data. Disaster Management Policy, IT security,
physical security and suitable insurance of insurable assets of Your Company as well as of
the assets mortgaged to Your Company and management of liquidity position is also in place
to assess likely impact on CRAR, profitability and liquidity.
7. Internal Control Systems, their adequacy and Internal Audit
Your Company has adequate Internal Control System commensurate with
size, scale and complexity of its business and allied operations. The efficacy of these
internal controls is being verified by the Internal Audit Department on a regular basis.
From Financial Year 2018-19, the internal audits are being carried in-house by a team of
experienced personnel. The periodicity of such audits varied from quarterly to yearly
depending upon the criticality and materiality of transaction risks based on the scope
approved by the Audit Committee of Directors.
- Your Company carries out audit, based on the guidelines of Risk Based
Internal Audit (RBIA) in terms of RBI guidelines issued vide Circular dated February 03,
2021 for all Non-Deposit taking NBFCs.
8. Material Development in Human Resources, Industrial Relations
Front, Including Number of People Employed
Efficient Human Resource (HR) Management plays a vital role in driving
the Company's mission to build a positive and high-performing work culture. Our HR efforts
are focused on strengthening employee engagement, 11 months of merchandise supporting
career development, and cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment. In the financial
year 2024-25, Your Company introduced several initiatives aimed at enhancing employee
productivity and providing them with the essential skills, knowledge and competencies
needed to achieve the Companys vision.
During FY 2024-25, there was focus on skilling of employees and about
97.45% employees were given 1,754 man-hours training in the areas of
Finance, Effective Negotiations, AI and Machine Learning, Advanced
MS-Excel, ESG, POSH, Procurement through GeM, communication skills, leadership and other
behavioral skills.
Your Company has been successful in deployment of required manpower
resources in critical roles to support IFCI's strategic objectives. Your
Company has implemented different retention strategies by offering
value proposition to deployed resources and continuous skilling and reskilling efforts.
Your Company has successfully achieved digital integration of systems
for deployed executives, ensuring seamless alignment with IFCIs internal digital
infrastructure. This integration allows deployed executives to access, update and manage
data through the same digital platforms and processes used within IFCI, promoting
uniformity and operational
Delegation of Powers have been regularly reviewed and Fine-Tuned to
create platforms for consultative decision making and improve speed & quality in
delivery of assignments. The value system of the organization is being clearly
communicated to define expected behaviors and in this direction Staff Accountability
related Policies have also been strengthened.
Your Company has also prioritized employee cohesiveness and the welfare
of its employees through the arrangement of a diverse range of events and celebrations.
These include activities such as observing International Day of Yoga, commemorating the
IFCI Foundation Day, marking Independence Day, engaging in Swatchhta Campaigns,
celebrating Diwali, hosting a New Year Event, recognizing International Women's Day, among
others.
Sessions have also been organized for increasing financial awareness
amongst female employees.
Your Company has successfully developed a new Human Resource
Information System (HRIS) pertaining to Advisory Services, in its
effort to continuously streamline HR operations and better information management.
9. Welfare of SCs/STs/OBCs/EWSs/PwDs function of
Your Company is fully committed to the Government of Indias
guidelines concerning the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other
Backward Classes (OBCs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and Economically Weaker Sections
(EWSs), implementing these directives both in letter and in spirit. By adhering to these
guidelines, the Company actively fosters the well-being and advancement of SCs, STs, OBCs,
PwDs and EWSs at all stages, including providing representation in training programmes for
employees from reserved categories.
As of January 01, 2025, your Company employed a total of 118 regular
employees (excluding DMD & CVO). Of these, 19 employees (16%) were from the Other
Backward Classes, 11 (9%) from the Scheduled Castes and 1 (1%) from the Scheduled Tribes.
ANNUAL STATEMENT SHOWING THE REPRESENTATION OF SCs, STs, OBCs &
EWSs AS ON FIRST JANUARY OF THE YEAR 2025 AND NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS MADE DURING THE
PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR
Sl. No. Class |
Number
of Employees (as on 01.01.2025) |
|
Number of
appointments made during the preceding year |
By Direct
Recruitment |
By Promotion |
By Deputation/
Absorption |
Total number of
employees |
SCs |
STs |
OBCs |
EWSs |
Total |
SCs |
STs |
OBCs |
EWSs |
Total |
SCs |
STs |
Total |
SCs |
STs |
1 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
1 Class I |
117 |
11 |
1 |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
IDTH='5%' VALIGN='TOP'> - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 Class III |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 Class IV |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 Contractual |
20 |
1 |
- |
3 |
- |
18 |
1 |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
138 |
12 |
1 |
22 |
0 |
18 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ANNUAL STATEMENT SHOWING THE REPRESENTATION OF SCs, STs, OBCs &
EWSs IN VARIOUS GRADES AS ON FIRST JANUARY OF THE YEAR 2025
Sl. No. Grades |
Number of
Employees (as on 01.01.2025) |
|
|
Number of
appointments made during the preceding year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
By Direct
Recruitment |
By Promotion |
By Deputation/
Absorption |
Total number of
employees |
SCs |
STs |
OBCs |
EWSs |
Total |
SCs |
STs |
OBCs |
EWSs |
Total |
SCs |
STs |
Total |
SCs |
STs |
1 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
1 ED |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 F |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 E |
18 |
2 |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
|
|
4 D |
27 |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5 C (including PS Gr C) |
34 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 B (including PS Gr B) |
31 |
5 |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7 A |
2 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 Class III |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9 Class IV |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
10 Contractual |
20 |
1 |
- |
3 |
- |
18 |
1 |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
138 |
12 |
1 |
22 |
0 |
18 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
GROUP-WISE REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PwDs) UP TO
31.12.2024)
Sl. No. Group |
Nature of
Employees (as on 31.12.2024) |
Number of
appointments/promotions made during the calendar year 2024 (i.e. 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024) |
Appointment
by Direct Recruitment |
Promotion |
No. of vacancies reserved |
No. of Appointments made |
No. of vacancies reserved |
No. of Appointments made |
Total |
VH |
HH |
OH |
ID |
VH |
HH |
OH |
ID |
Total |
VH |
HH |
OH |
ID |
Total |
VH |
HH |
OH |
ID |
Total |
VH |
HH |
OH |
ID |
Total |
1 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
1 Class I |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 Class-III |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 Class-IV |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
NOTE:
(i) VH stands for Visually Handicapped (persons suffering from
blindness or low vision) (ii) HH stands for Hearing Handicapped (persons suffering from
hearing impairment)
(iii) OH stands for Orthopedically Handicapped (persons suffering from
loco motor disability or cerebral palsy)
(iv) ID stands for Intellectual Disability
10. Details of Significant Changes in Key Financial Ratios
The details of significant changes in Key Financial Ratios are as
under:
Particulars |
FY |
FY |
Remarks |
Significant |
| |
2025 |
2024 |
|
Changes * |
Interest Coverage Ratio |
1.69 |
1.84 |
Earnings before interest and
taxes / Total Interest expense (Profit before Tax + finance cost)/ |
No (<25%) |
cost finance |
|
Current Ratio |
1.52 |
1.12 |
Current asset / current
liability |
Yes (>25%) |
Debt Equity Ratio |
2.18 |
4.49 |
Total borrowings / net worth |
Yes (>25%) |
Operating Profit Margin
(%) |
17.56 |
16.59 |
Operating profit / total
revenue (Profit before tax + impairment)/total revenue |
No (<25%) |
Net Profit Margin (%) |
2.54 |
9.83 |
Total comprehensive income /
total revenue |
Yes (>25%) |
Return on Net Worth (%) |
1.45 |
9.58 |
Total comprehensive income /
average net worth |
Yes (>25%) |
*Explanation: - The change in the ratios were due to decrease in
operational income which was impacted due to decrease in interest income on account of
recognition of Stage 3 income & memo recovery. Further, as Debtor Turnover Ratio or
Inventory Turnover Ratios are not applicable to the company (NBFC), the same has not been
incorporated in the Table above.
The Return on Net Worth declined due to decrease in total comprehensive
income to 21.93 crore in FY 2024 25 from 88.10 crore in FY 202324.
17.0 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
1. IFCI Social Foundation (ISF)
IFCI has always strived to conduct its business holistically and
responsibly. At IFCI, along with economic performance, community and social stewardship
have been key factors for its holistic business growth. IFCI has been an early adopter of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and has been involved in socially
relevant activities ever since its inception in 1948. Today, it continues to work towards
social and community development and areas needing focus and attention, through the IFCI
Social Foundation (ISF), a registered Trust established in 2014 (MCA Registration No.
CSR00005110). ISF has been functioning as an arm for CSR activities of IFCI and IFCI
Group. ISF is guided by its values viz. Inclusiveness, Integrity, Commitment and Passion
with the overall vision "To be one of Indias premier CSR Institutions and
strive to make sustainable social impact with inclusiveness". Its major focus has
been in areas of Education, Skill Development, Healthcare and Sanitation, Poverty
Alleviation, Women Empowerment and Social Welfare of Women and Girl Child. IFCI and ISF
through its CSR projects have covered almost 23 states and Union Territories in India. The
trust is registered for exemptions u/s 12A & 80G of the Income Tax Act. The trust is
also registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs in line with
CSR Amendment Rules, 2021.
2. CSR Expenditure / Allocation
As the Average Net Profit of IFCI Ltd for the last preceding three
years was negative, IFCI was not required to allocate any amount for CSR activities for FY
2024-25. Pursuant to the amendment in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014, the Annual Report on CSR activities forms part of Boards Report
at Annexure - I.
18.0 Cautionary Statement
Certain Statements in Management Discussion and Analysis describing
the Companys objectives, estimates and expectations may be forward
looking within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might
differ . materiallyfromthoseexpressed orimplied
19.0 Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) appointed
/ ceased or resigned during the year
Following were the changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
during the FY 2024-25 and till the date of signing of this Boards Report:
a) The Government vide its Order dated March 27, 2024 had nominated
Shri Jitendra Asati, Director, DFS, (DIN: 10042542) on the Board of the Company as
Government Director. Accordingly, Shri Jitendra Asati, Director, DFS was appointed as
Director on the Board of Your Company w.e.f. April 04, 2024.
b) The Government vide its Order dated March 27, 2024 had nominated
Shri Surjith Karthikeyan, Director, DFS, (DIN: 09634785) on the Board of the Company as
Government Director. Accordingly, Shri Surjith Karthikeyan, Director, DFS was appointed as
Director on the Board of Your Company w.e.f. April 04, 2024. c) The Government vide its
Order dated April 03, 2024 had extended the tenure of Shri Manoj Mittal, MD & CEO
(DIN: 01400076) of the Company for further period of 2 years beyond his current tenure
ending on June 11, 2024, i.e. from 12.06.2024 till 11.06.2026, or until further orders,
whichever is earlier. Later, the Government vide its Order dated July 26, 2024, had
appointed Shri Manoj Mittal as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for a period of 3 years from the date of assumption of
charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier. In view of the
assumption of his charge as CMD of SIDBI w.e.f. July 27, 2024, Shri Manoj Mittal ceased to
be the MD & CEO of IFCI Ltd., w.e.f. July 27, 2024. d) The Government vide its order
dated March 21, 2025, appointed Shri Rahul Bhave (DIN: 09077979) as Managing Director
& Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) on the Board of Your Company.
Consequently, Shri Bhave ceased to be Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of
Company and assumed charge as MD & CEO of Your Company w.e.f. March 21, 2025
(forenoon). Pursuant to
Regulation 17(1C) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the approval of shareholders will be
obtained at ensuing AGM. e) Shri Surjith Karthikeyan (DIN: 09634785), Government Director,
ceased to be on the Board of the Company w.e.f. July 29, 2025, upon withdrawal of
nomination by the Government of India. f) The Government vide its Order dated July 24,
2025 (communication received on July 29, 2025) had nominated Shri Shailesh Kumar, Deputy
Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), on the Board of the Company as
Government Director. Accordingly, Shri Shailesh Kumar, Deputy Secretary, DFS was appointed
as Director on the Board of Your Company w.e.f. August 05, 2025. Pursuant to Regulation 17
(1C) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the approval of shareholders will be
obtained at ensuing AGM. g) Shri Surendra Behera (DIN: 09784122), Non-Executive Director
ceased to be on the Board of the Company w.e.f. August 19, 2025, upon resignation. h) Shri
Rajeev Sachdev was appointed as Additional Director (Non-
Executive-Non-Independent) by the Board w.e.f. August 25, 2025.
Pursuant to Regulation 17(IC) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the approval of
shareholders will be obtained at ensuing AGM. i) Shri Arvind Kumar Jain (DIN: 07911109)
will retire by rotation at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and
being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
20.0 Corporate Governance & Compliances
A detailed report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
(SEBI Listing Regulations) is attached to the Annual Report. a) The
credit ratings assigned to the various financial facilities / instruments of the Company
during the Financial Year 2024-25 is provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming
part of this Annual Report. b) The details of the Meetings of the Board of Directors and
the Audit Committee forms part of the Corporate Governance Report appearing separately in
the Annual Report. Further, there has been no instance during the FY under report where
the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee. c) The details of
composition of Board & Committees and number of Meetings of the Board & its
Committees held during the year, forms part of the Corporate Governance Report appearing
separately in the Annual Report. d) Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
and SEBI
Listing Regulations, the Company is required to place various
Policies / Documents / Details on the Website of the Company. The
Company has a functional website www.ifciltd.com and all the requisite information are
uploaded thereat and available at https:// www.ifciltd.com/?q=en/content/disclosure-under-
regulation-46-and-62-sebi-%E2%80%93-lodr. e) During the Financial Year 2024-25, the
Company did not had requisite number of Independent Directors (including woman Independent
Director) on the Board, as per the requirement of the
Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI Listing Regulations. However, IFCI being
a Government Company, the power to appoint Independent Directors vests with the Ministry
administratively in-charge of the Company. f) As stipulated under the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) forms part
of the Annual Report for the FY 2024-25. g) During the Financial Year 2024-25, neither the
Statutory Auditors nor the Secretarial Auditors have reported any fraud in their
respective Audit Reports. h) The Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the
Central Government under Section 118 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, during the
Financial Year 2024-25, all returns / data / statements submitted by concerned departments
as advised by RBI, SEBI and other Regulatory Authorities have been submitted. i) Key
initiatives taken for Investor services continued to be of utmost importance for Your
Company. Investors grievances received in physical or electronic form or through
web-based query submission system, were taken up promptly and redressed. j) The
Independent Director of the Company as on March 31, 2025 has declared that he meets the
citeria of independence as laid down under Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act) and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI LODR and has provided declaration under
Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25 of SEBI LODR.
21.0 Other Disclosures:
a) Your Company has made an application to the Registrar of
Companies (ROC) Delhi & Haryana to grant extension of time for
holding the Annual General Meeting of Your Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,
2025. Accordingly, this Annual General Meeting is being convened within the time period
allowed by the ROC. b) In view of the insufficient profits during the Financial Year 2024-
25, no dividend has been recommended on equity shares. Also, as per the
provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution
Policy which is available on the website of Your Company at https://www.ifciltd.com/2025/
IFCI_Limited%20Equity%20Dividend%20Distribution%20
Policy.pdf. During the FY 2024-25, Your Company did not transfer any
amount to any reserve.
c) During the FY 2024-25, there was no Company which has become or
ceased to be Subsidiaries, Joint Venture or Associate f) As the Company is primarily
engaged in the business of financing
Companies in the capacity of being a Non-Banking Financial
Company, therefore the provisions of Section 186 [except for subsection
(1)] of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company. g) Your Company did not
raise any public deposit during the year. or material h) During the FY 2024-25, there were
no significant orders passed by Regulators or Court impacting the going concern status of
the Company. Further, there has been no change in the business of the Company during the
reporting period. Further, there have been no material changes and commitments which
affect the financial position between the end of financial year and date of Boards
Report. i) Pursuant to Notification dated June 05, 2015 issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government Companies are exempted from the disclosure
requirements of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, such particulars have
not been included in Boards Report. Further, no Director of the Company, including
Total Number of Securities
at the beginning of the year |
Issued during the year |
Redemption made during
the year |
Total number of
securities at the end of the year |
111,51,674 |
- |
97,37,539 |
14,14,135 |
Company of IFCI Ltd. As on March 31, 2025, the Company has
2 Material Subsidiaries viz. Stock Holding Corporation of
India
Ltd., and MPCON Ltd. Policy on Determining Material Subsidiary is
available on the website of the Company at https://www.
ifciltd.com/2025/Policy%20for%20Determination%20of%20 Material%20Subsidiary.pdf. Details
on performance and financial position of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture during
the FY 2024-25 can be referred from Form AOC-1 forming part of this Annual Report.
Further, IFCI Infrastructure Development Ltd. ceased to be the Material Subsidiary of the
Company as on March 31, 2025. d) Change in the Capital structure of the Company during the
FY 2024-25 is as under: During the FY 2024-25, 12,39,77,188 number of Equity Shares were
allotted to the Promoters of the Company i.e. Government of India (GoI) at a price of
40.33 (Rupees Forty and Thirty Three Paisa only) [including a premium of 30.33 (Rupees
Thirty and
Thirty Three Paisa only)] per Equity Share aggregating upto
500,00,00,000 (Rupees Five Hundred Crore) on April 18, 2024 in
Financial Year 2024-25. Consequent to the allotment of equity shares, the shareholding of
GoI increased from 70.32% to 71.72% of the Total Paid-Up Share Capital of the Company (as
on April 18, 2024).
Further, 8,07,23,280 number of Equity Shares were allotted to the
Promoters of the Company i.e. Government of India (GoI) at a price of 61.94 (Rupees Sixty
One and Ninety Four Paisa only) [including a premium of 51.94 (Rupees Fifty One and Ninety
Four Paisa only)] per Equity Share aggregating upto 500,00,00,000
(Rupees Five Hundred Crore) on February 28, 2025. Consequent to the
allotment of equity shares, the shareholding of GoI increased from extant 71.72% to 72.57%
as on February 28, 2025.
Consequent to the above allotments, as on March 31, 2025, the
Authorized Share Capital of the Company was 50,00,00,00,000 consisting
of 4,00,00,00,000 Equity Shares of 10/- each and 1,00,00,00,000 Preference Shares of 10/-
each. The Issued Capital of the Company is 2761,56,17,850 consisting of 2,76,15,61,785
Equity Shares of 10/- each, the Subscribed Capital is 2695,63,10,310 consisting of
2,69,56,31,031 Equity Shares of 10/- each and the Paid-up Capital is 2694,31,43,310
consisting of 2,69,43,14,331 equity shares of 10/- each.
(e) Change in the debt structure of the Company during the FY 2024-25
is as under:
MD & CEO, was paid any commission during the FY 2024-25 by any of
the Subsidiaries of Your Company, on whose Boards they were Directors as nominees of Your
Company. Further, the Company has not issued any stock options to the Directors or any
employee of the Company during the FY 2024-25.
j) In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (to the extent
applicable) and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has framed Nomination and
Remuneration Policy. However, pursuant to the exemption granted to Government Companies
vide Notification dated June 05, 2015, issued by the MCA, the Policy has not been made
part of Boards Report.
k) As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual
Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.ifciltd.com/?q=en/content/financial-reports l) All Related Party Transactions
(RPTs) entered during the year under report were in ordinary course of the business and at
arms length basis. No Material RPTs, were entered during the year by Your Company.
Accordingly, the disclosure of RPTs as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies
Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable and hence, do not form part of the Boards
Report.
m) The performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and
individual Directors was conducted by the Nomination and by the
Remuneration Committee and the Board. Based on the feedback received
from the Directors on the focus areas of improvement, requisite steps were taken, i.e.
Directors were nominated to attend training sessions, letters were sent on quarterly basis
to the Ministry administratively in-charge of the Company requesting appointment of
requisite number of Independent Directors (including woman Independent Director) on the
Board of IFCI. The Ministry administratively in-charge of the Company is seized of the
matter. The Board had been kept informed of development / updates through circular
resolutions and mails. Moreover, the Board shall be communicated of the major developments
from time to time.
n) No application was made or any proceedings was pending against Your
Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the year under report.
o) Details of the Debenture Trustee(s) for the debt securities issued
by Your Company are as under:
Name of Debenture |
Contact Details |
Trustee |
|
Axis Trustee Services Limited |
The Ruby, 2nd Floor, SW 29 |
Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar West |
Mumbai 400 028 |
Phone no : +91 022 6230 0451 |
E-mail: debenturetrustee@axistrustee.in |
Website: www.axistrustee.in |
IDBI Trusteeship Services
Limited |
Universal Insurance Building, |
Ground Floor, Sir P M Road, |
Fort, Mumbai 400 001 |
Phone no: 022-4080 7000 |
E-mail: itsl@idbitrustee.com |
Website: www.idbitrustee.com |
Centbank Financial Services
Limited |
Central Bank of India, |
MMO Building 3rd Floor (East
Wing) |
55 M G Road, Fort |
Mumbai 400 001 |
Phone no: 022-2261 6217 |
E-mail: info@cfsl.in |
Website: www.cfsl.in |
p) During the FY 2024-25, no unclaimed dividend amount pertaining to
Equity Shares were due to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
However, the unclaimed amount in respect of bonds transferred to IEPF during FY 2024-25
was
3,86,515/-. q) During the financial year 2024-25, no event has taken
place that give rise to reporting of details w.r.t. differencebetween amount of the
valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and valuation done while taking loan from
the Banks or Financial Institutions.
r) During FY 2024-25, the percentage of Procurements made by Your
Company through GeM Portal was 75.16%.
22.0 Auditors
M/s. S. Mann & Co. (DE1161) (Firm Reg. No. 000075N) was appointed
by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (C&AG) as Statutory Auditors of Your
Company for Financial Year 2024-25. As per the requirement of Section 148 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the requirement of Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.
23.0 Qualifications, Reservation or Adverse Remark or by the Auditors
(i) Statutory Auditors
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results of the Company for
Auditors theFinancial Year 2024-25 were unqualified of the Company.
However, the Statutory Auditors provided for certain Emphasis of Matter. The
complete Auditors Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements
forms part of the Annual Report.
(ii) Secretarial Auditors
M/s Agarwal S. & Associates, Company Secretaries was appointed as
Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The observations of the
Secretarial Auditor along with Management Reply is as under:
S. No. Observations of Secretarial
Auditor |
Management Reply |
a. In pursuance to the
proviso to the Regulation 17(1)(a) and 17(1) (b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and second proviso to
Section 149(1) and Section 149(4) of the Companies Act, .2013; the Company did not have
requisite number of Independent Directors including one Independent Woman Director on the
Board during the period from April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025. |
As per the applicable
provision of Regulation 17(1)(a) and 17(1)(b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and second proviso to
Section 149(1) and Section 149(4) of Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors shall
have requisite number of Independent Directors including at-least 1 Woman Independent
Director. In this regard, this is to submit that as per the provisions of Section
149(6)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the power to appoint Independent Directors including
Woman Independent Director vests with the Ministry administratively in-charge of the
Company and is seized of the matter. Considering our requests, Shri Umesh Kumar Garg was
nominated as Independent Director and was appointed on the Board of the Company w.e.f May
10, 2023. Once the appointment of requisite number of Independent Director's including
Woman Independent Director is made by the Ministry administratively in-charge, the
abovementioned provisions will be complied with. |
S. Observations of No.
Secretarial Auditor |
Management Reply |
b. In pursuance to the
Section 177(2) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 18(1)(b) & 18(2)(b) of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015; the composition of the Audit committee and quorum for the meetings of
Audit Committee were not met during the financial year due to non-appointment of requisite
number of Independent Directors. |
Due to the absence of
requisite number of Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, the composition of
the Audit Committee was not in compliance of Section 177(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 18(1)(b) & 18(2)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shri Umesh Kumar Garg was
appointed as Independent Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. May 10, 2023.
Subsequently, Shri Garg was inducted in the Committees of Directors w.e.f. August 08,
2023. However, the appointment of requisite number of Independent Directors is still
awaited. Once the requisite number of Independent Directors are appointment by the
Ministry administratively in- charge of the Company, the Committee will be accordingly
constituted. |
c. In pursuance to the
Section 178(1) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 19(1)(c) of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015; the composition of the Nomination Remuneration Committee was not met during the
financial year due to non-appointment of requisite number of Independent Directors. |
Due to the absence of
requisite number of Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, the composition of
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was not in compliance of Section 178(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(1)(c) of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shri Umesh Kumar
Garg was appointed as Independent Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f May 10, 2023.
Subsequently, Shri Garg was inducted in the Committees of Directors w.e.f August 08, 2023.
However, the appointment of requisite number of Independent Directors is still awaited.
Once the requisite number of Independent Directors are appointment by the Ministry
administratively in-charge of the Company, the Committee will be accordingly constituted. |
d. In pursuance to the
Regulation 24(1) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, at least one independent director on the board
of directors of the listed entity shall be a director on the board of directors of an
unlisted material subsidiary, whether incorporated in India or not. However, the material
subsidiaries of the Company i.e. Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited, IFCI
Infrastructure Development Limited and MPCON Limited does not have on its Board any
Independent Director of IFC1 Limited as Director of the Company. |
Due to the absence of
requisite number of Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, the company was not
in compliance with the Regulation 24(1) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, w.r.t. appointment of
Independent Directors on the Board of Directors of an unlisted material subsidiary. |
The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company along with the Secretarial
Audit Reports of the Material Unlisted Subsidiaries i.e. MPCON
Limited and Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, are enclosed at Annexure
II.
24.0 Comments of Comptroller & Auditor General of India
The comments of Comptroller & Auditor General of India (C&AG)
along with Consolidated IFCIs Comments on C&AG Supplementary Audit observations
forms part of the Boards Report as Annexure-III.
25.0 Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 of the Companies Act,
2013, with respect to Director's Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
(ii) The Directors had 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; (iii) The
Directors had taken proper and sufficient 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; (iv) The Directors had
prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) 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;
(vi) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
S. No. Observations of
Secretarial Auditor |
Management Reply |
e. In pursuance to the
Regulation 25(3) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directors of the listed entity
shall hold at least one meeting in a financial year, without the presence of non-
independent directors and members of the management and all the independent directors
shall strive to be present at such meeting. However, the Independent Directors of the
listed entity did not hold any such meeting during the financial year 2024-2025. |
In the absence of requisite
number of Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, the meeting of Independent
Directors of the entity could not held as envisaged under Regulation 25(3) of Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, as only one Independent Director was on the Board of the Company. |
26.0 Appreciation
Your Directors wish to express gratitude for the cooperation, guidance
and support from the Ministry of Finance, various other Ministries and Departments of the
Government of India, The Reserve Bank of India,
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, The Stock Exchanges and
other regulatory bodies, the Comptroller & Auditor General of India and the State
Governments. Your Directors also acknowledge the valuable assistance and continued
cooperation received from all banks, financial institutions, overseas correspondent banks,
other members of the banking fraternity and investors. Your Directors would also like to
express their appreciation for the efforts and dedicated service put in by the employees
at all levels of Your Company.
Arvind Kumar Jain |
Rahul Bhave |
Director |
Managing Director & |
DIN : 07911109 |
Chief Executive Officer |
Address: IFCI Tower,
61, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019 |
DIN: 09077979 |
Address: IFCI Tower
61, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019 |
Date : September 19, 2025 |
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