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SETCO AUTOMOTIVE LTD.

04 March 2026 | 12:00

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ISIN No INE878E01021 BSE Code / NSE Code 505075 / SETCO Book Value (Rs.) -62.59 Face Value 2.00
Bookclosure 28/09/2024 52Week High 22 EPS 0.00 P/E 0.00
Market Cap. 240.25 Cr. 52Week Low 12 P/BV / Div Yield (%) -0.29 / 0.00 Market Lot 1.00
Security Type Other

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

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Year End :2025-03 

Your directors are pleased to present the 42nd (Forty-Second) Annual Report on the business operations together with
the annual audited financial statements for the financial year (FY) ended March 31, 2025. This report states compliance
as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 (
“the Act”), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (
“Listing Regulations”) and other rules and regulations as
applicable to the Company.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The Company's financial performance (standalone and consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is
summarized below:

(Rs. in Lakhs Except for EPS)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2024-25

2023-24

2024-25

2023-24

Revenue from Operation & Other Income

272.99

171.07

73,033.47

64,338.39

Gross Profit before Finance Cost & Depreciation

(319.16)

55.33

12,088.69

7,517.35

Less: Finance Cost

31.29

29.00

21,741.08

17,968.92

Less: Depreciation

-

-

3,208.74

3,465.10

Profit/(Loss) before Tax

(350.45)

19.99

(12,917.83)

(14,136.85)

Less: Provisions for Tax Expenses

220.34

-

(284.97)

(622.84)

Profit/ (Loss) from continuing operations

(130.11)

19.99

(12,632.86)

(13,514.01)

Other Comprehensive Income

-

-

(88.91)

(53.52)

Profit/(Loss) after Taxes including other Comprehensive
Income

(130.11)

19.99

(12,721.77)

(13,567.53)

Less: Non-Controlling Interest

-

-

(2,135.68)

(2,245.83)

Profit/(Loss) for the Year attributable to Equity Holders of the
parent

(130.11)

19.99

(10,586.09)

(11,321.70)

Earnings Per Shares (Rs.)

(0.10)

0.01

(7.86)

(8.42)

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

During the year under review, your Company has recorded consolidated:

• Revenue from Operations stood at Rs. 718.6 crore in FY25, as against Rs. 640.7 crore in FY24, a year on year
growth of 12.2%. This growth was largely driven by increase in Exports, IAM sales and OES sales.

• EBITDA for the FY25 is Rs. 109.2 crore as against Rs. 72.5 crore in FY24, a year on year growth of 50.7%, driven
by favourable sales mix, continued operational efficiencies and LAVA Cast turnaround during the financial year.
EBITDA Margin for full year stood at 15.2%

A detailed discussion on the business performance and future outlook is included in Management Discussion & Analysis
which forms part of the Directors' Report.

SHARE CAPITAL

There was no change in the Share Capital of the Company during the financial year. As on March 31, 2025, the issued
and paid-up capital of the Company was Rs. 26,75,34,550/- divided into 13,37,67,275 equity shares of face value of Rs.
2/- each. Your Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights, nor granted employee stock options, sweat
equity or bonus shares. The Company does not have any Preference Shares as on March 31, 2025.

The equity shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited (“BSE”) and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (“NSE”). The stipulated listing fees for FY2025-26 has been paid to both stock exchanges.

REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT

MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Pvt Ltd.) is the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company.

DIVIDEND

Since there were no profits during the year, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend, for the financial
year ended on March 31, 2025.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

The Board of Directors has decided not to transfer any amount to the reserve during FY 2024-2025 in view of loss during
the financial year.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any Deposit covered under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the year under review. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details relating
to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act or the details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V
of the Act is not applicable.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS OR SECURITY

Details of loans granted, guarantees provided and investments made by the Company under the provisions of Section 186
of the Act read with the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, are provided in the Notes to Financial
Statements of the Company, forming part of this Annual Report. The Company has not provided any security in terms of
Section 186 of the Act.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis as stipulated under the Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section
forming part of this Annual Report. It provides details about the overall industry structure, global and domestic economic
scenarios, developments in business operations / performance of the Company's, internal controls and their adequacy,
risk management systems and other material developments during the financial year 2024-25.

CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS

There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during FY 2024 -25.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT

There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end
of the financial year and the date of this report.

SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

As on 31st March 2025, your Company has in total six subsidiaries across the globe which includes Setco Auto Systems Private
Limited (SASPL) (CIN: U35100GJ2010PTC062770), Lava Cast Private Ltd. (LCPL) (CIN: U27205GJ2011PTC100777), Setco
Automotive (UK) Ltd (SAUL), Setco Automotive (NA) Inc. (SANAI), Setco MEA DMCC, Dubai and WEW Holdings Ltd (Mauritius).

Performance of subsidiary Companies is elaborated in detail under 'Management Discussion & Analysis'.

The Policy for determining material subsidiaries as approved may be accessed on the Company's website at the link
https://setcoauto.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct-sasl/

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES AND MANAGEMENT
COMPOSITION

The composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees, viz., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, are constituted in
accordance with Companies Act, 2013 (
“the Act”) and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (
“Listing Regulations”). The Corporate Governance Report contains the composition of the Board of
Directors of the Company and its Committees.

All the Directors have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Company. The Independent Directors have
affirmed that they satisfy the criteria laid down under section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 25 and other applicable
regulations of the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time. Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with
Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the Company
have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate
Affairs (IICA) and have passed the proficiency test, if applicable to them. The Board of Directors at its first meeting of FY
2024-25 has taken on record the declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors. During the year,
the Board had not appointed any person as an Alternate Director for an Independent Director on the Board. The Company
has obtained a certificate from a Company Secretary in Practice that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company
has been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of Companies by the SEBI / Ministry of
Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority.

Cessation:

During the year under review, Dr. Arun Arora (DIN: 00172044), Mr. Ashok Kumar Jha (DIN: 00170745) and Mrs. Suhasini
Sathe (DIN: 00205174) ceased to be Independent Directors of the Company with effect from September 30, 2024, upon
completion of their term as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company. The Board has placed on record its
deep appreciation of invaluable services rendered by Dr. Arun Arora, Mr. Ashok Kumar Jha and Mrs. Suhasini Sathe during
their tenure as Independent and Non-Executive Directors of the Company.

Appointment:

During the year under review, Mr. Vijay Kalra and Dr. Suresh Shanbhogue were appointed as Additional Directors in the
capacity of Non-Executive Independent Directors with effect from November 11, 2024, subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

During the year under review, Mr. Alok Shyamkrishna Parashar was appointed as Additional Directors in the capacity of
Non-Executive Independent Directors with effect from January 31, 2025, subject to the approval of the shareholders at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience
and expertise in the fields of finance, people management, strategy, auditing, tax advisory services and they hold highest
standards of integrity.

DIRECTOR RETIRING BY ROTATION

In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company and Section 152 of the Act read with the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s)
thereof for the time being in force) Mr. Udit Sheth, Vice Chairman and Whole-time-Director (DIN: 00187221) is due to
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.

A brief profile of Mr. Udit Sheth is provided in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The following persons have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Section 2(51)
and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules 2014:

- Mr. Harish Sheth, Chairman & Managing Director

- Mr. Udit Sheth, Vice Chairman and Whole-time-Director

- Mrs. Urja Shah, Whole-time-Director

- Mr. Anurag Jain, Chief Financial Officer (Appointed w.e.f. May 27, 2025)

- Mr. Hiren Vala, Company Secretary and Compliance officer.

Mr. Kuldeep Singh resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from April 18, 2025 and Based on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board
of Directors at its meeting held on May 27, 2025, Mr. Anurag Jain was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company with effect from May 27, 2025, consequent to the resignation of Mr. Kuldeep Singh.

The Company designated the Chairman and Managing Director as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The schedule of meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board is circulated to the Directors in advance.
During the year, six (6) Board Meetings were convened and held, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance
Report. The details of Committee meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance report. For eligible matters, the
Board / its Committees may also accord approvals through resolutions passed by circulation, between two meetings.

DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

All the Independent Directors of the Company have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence
as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1) (b) of SEBI Listing Regulations
and they continue to comply with the Code of Conduct laid down under Schedule IV to the Act. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of
SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation
that exists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective
independent judgment and without any external influence. The Directors have further confirmed that they are not debarred from
holding the office of the director under any SEBI Order or any other such authority.

In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent
Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied with the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency in
terms of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) of all Independent Directors on the Board.

Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)
Rules, 2014, as amended, Independent Directors of the Company have included their names in the data bank of
Independent Directors and complied with the requirements of passing proficiency test, as applicable.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARD

In line with the statutory requirements enshrined under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board carried out a performance evaluation. A formal evaluation of
performance of the Board, it's Committees, the Chairman and that of the individual Directors was carried out for the
financial year 2024-25.

The evaluation of Individual Directors was done taking into consideration the role played by each Director as a member
at the respective meetings, in pursuit of the purpose and goals, participation at the meetings, independent views and
judgement, initiative, ownership of value building.

The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee members on
the basis of the criteria such as the composition of Committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings, information shared
and participation of members. In respect of evaluation for performance of the Board, the parameters inter alia comprised
of key areas such as Board composition, competency of Directors, diversity, frequency of Board and Committee meetings,
information sharing and disclosures made to the Board and its Committees. The responses received on evaluation of the
Board and its Committees and that of the individual Directors were shared with the Chairman.

The overall performance evaluation process for functioning of Board and its Committees was based on discussions
amongst the Board Members, Committee Members and responses shared by each Member. The Board found that there
was considerable value and richness in the discussions and deliberations. Based on the outcome of the evaluation, the
Board and Committees have agreed for possible continuous improvisation to ensure better effectiveness and functioning
of the Board and Committees.

Similarly, the Board at its meeting assessed the performance of the Independent Directors. The Directors were quite
satisfied with the results of the performance evaluation of the Board & its Committees, Chairman and individual directors.

FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In compliance with the requirement of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a familiarization program for
the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their roles, rights, responsibilities as directors, nature of the industry in
which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters. The details of familiarization program
are explained in the Corporate Governance Report. The said details are also available on the website of the Company at
the link https://setcoauto.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct-sasl/.

NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY

In terms of requirements prescribed under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has framed a Nomination
and Remuneration Policy for appointment and remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Management (
the “Policy”).

The purpose of this Policy is to establish and govern the procedure as applicable inter alia in respect to the following:

a) To evaluate the performance of the members of the Board.

b) To ensure remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management involves a balance
between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the working
of the Company and its goals.

c) To retain, motivate and promote talent and to ensure long term sustainability of talented managerial persons and
create competitive advantage.

The Policy is available on the website of the Company - https://setcoauto.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct-sasl/.

AUDITORS AND AUDITOR’S REPORT
STATUTORY AUDITOR

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
2014, M/s. Sharp & Tannan Associates, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company
for a term of three (3) years, to hold office from the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on
September 19, 2022, until the conclusion of the 42nd AGM to be held in 2025.

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 12, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,
has recommended the re-appointment of M/s. Sharp & Tannan Associates, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors
of the Company for a further term of five (5) years, i.e., from the conclusion of the 42nd AGM until the conclusion of the
47th AGM, subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM. The resolution for their re-appointment forms part
of the Notice convening the AGM.

M/s. Sharp & Tannan Associates have confirmed their eligibility for re-appointment and have declared that they are not
disqualified to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the rules made thereunder.

During the year under review, there were no instances of fraud reported by the Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12)
of the Companies Act, 2013 to the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors.

The observations made in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments under Section
134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013.

COST AUDIT & MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS

The appointment of Cost Auditor is not applicable to the Company under Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,
2014. Further, the maintenance of cost records as prescribed under provisions of Sec 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013
are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.

SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations read with provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, it is mandated that every listed
entity and its material unlisted subsidiaries undertake a Secretarial Audit.

Further, listed entities are required to submit an Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, which shall be signed by the
appointed Secretarial Auditor or a Peer Reviewed Company Secretary satisfying the conditions as prescribed by SEBI.

In alignment with the aforementioned regulatory framework including the amendments made by SEBI and the provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Secretarial Audit and appointment of Secretarial Auditor, the Board of Directors of
your Company based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee at its Meeting held on August 12, 2025, approved
and recommended to the Shareholders for their approval, appointment of M/s. Shravan A. Gupta & Associates, Practicing
Company Secretaries (Membership No. 27484, CP No. 9990) a peer reviewed firm of Company Secretaries in whole time
practice, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive years starting from 1st April, 2025 to 31st
March, 2030.

The Board acknowledges the significance of robust compliance mechanisms and corporate governance practices within
the Company. M/s. Shravan A. Gupta & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries brings extensive experience in the
field and is expected to provide invaluable insights into the regulatory landscape, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws
and guidelines as applicable pursuant to the Secretarial Audit guidelines.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed herewith marked as Annexure A in
Form MR-3 to this Report.

Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained Annual Secretarial Compliance
Report from M/s. Shravan A. Gupta & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries on compliance of all applicable SEBI
Regulations and circulars / guidelines issued there under and the same were submitted with the Stock Exchanges.

The observations and comments given by the Secretarial Auditor in the Report are self - explanatory and hence do not call
for any further comments under section 134 of the Act.

SECRETARIAL AUDIT OF MATERIAL UNLISTED INDIAN SUBSIDIARY

Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, Secretarial Audit was undertaken for our material
unlisted subsidiary - Setco Auto Systems Private Limited and Lava Cast Private Limited. The Secretarial Audit Report for
aforesaid material unlisted subsidiary company is available on Company's website, www.setcoauto.com

REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS

None of the Auditors of the Company has identified and reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of
Section 143(12) of the Act.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General
Meetings' respectively, have been duly complied by your Company.

CREDIT RATINGS

The Company has not issued any securities and does not have any fixed deposit program/borrowing or any scheme or
proposal involving mobilization of funds in India or abroad during the financial year ended 31st March 2025, the Company
was not required to obtain credit ratings in respect of the same.

DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(5) of the Act with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed that:

i. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of your Company
as at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025;

iii. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv. The Directors had prepared the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 on a
'going concern' basis;

v. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial
controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

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.

CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES

The Company undertakes various transactions with related parties in the ordinary course of its business. All transactions
entered into with related parties as defined under the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year, were in the ordinary
course of business and on an arm's length pricing basis and do not attract the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies
Act, 2013.

All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also the Board for approval. The transactions
entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted and a statement giving details of all related party transactions is
placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval on a quarterly and annual basis.

There were no materially significant transactions with the related parties during the financial year, which were in conflict
with the interest of the Company and hence, enclosing of Form AOC-2 is not required. Suitable disclosure as required by
the Accounting Standard (AS-18) has been made in the notes to the Financial Statements.

The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions may be accessed on the
Company's website at the link https://setcoauto.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct-sasl/.

The details of related party transactions as per Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) - 24 are set out in Note 25 to the
Standalone Financial Statements of the Company.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee in compliance with Section 135 of the
Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The CSR Committee has formulated a
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR policy) indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company.

The CSR policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link https://setcoauto.com/policies-and-code-of-
conduct-sasl/.

At present, the CSR Committee of the Board consists of namely Mrs. Urja Harshal Shah, as Chairperson, Mr. Udit Sheth,
Mr. Vijay Kalra and Dr. Suresh Shanbhogue, Directors, as members.

The disclosure with respect to CSR activities forming part of this report is given as Annexure - B.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO

A. Conservation of Energy: The operations of the Company are not energy - intensive. However, the Company takes
necessary steps wherever applicable, to conserve energy. To this extent, employees and operators are regularly
educated about saving energy.

B. Technology Absorption: The Company's product i.e. clutches for commercial vehicles are manufactured under the
proprietary technology and heritage 'Lipe' Brand. Most of the components for manufacturing clutches are procured
indigenously except for certain critical components, for offering better quality at a competitive price to customers,
being imported.

C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo: Details of foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the financial year
2024-25, are provided in the Notes to Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, forming
part of this Annual Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

We comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)'s guidelines on Corporate Governance. A report on
Corporate Governance alongwith a certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company regarding the compliance with
provisions of corporate governance as stipulated under Schedule V of the Listing Regulations forms a part of this Annual
Report.

All Board members and senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for the year
2024-25. A declaration to this effect signed by the Chairman & Managing Director of the company is contained in this
Annual Report.

The Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer (CEO/CFO) certification as required under SEBI Listing Regulations
and the said certificate is contained in this Annual Report.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has a well-defined process in place to ensure appropriate identification and mitigation of risks. Risk
identification exercise is inter-woven with the annual planning cycle which ensures both regularity and comprehensiveness.
The identification and mitigation of strategic, business, operational and process risks are carried out for all functions. Your
Company is committed to managing the risks in a proactive and efficient manner.

Your Company, through its risk management process, strives to contain impact and likelihood of the risks within the risk
appetite as agreed from time to time with the Board of Directors.

ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the draft annual return as on 31st March, 2025 prepared in
accordance with the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act is made available on the website of your Company and can be
assessed using the link https://setcoauto.com/category/setco-automotive-limited/. The Annual Return will be submitted to
the Registrar of Companies within the timelines prescribed under the Act.

INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)

As per section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting,
Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 and subsequent amendments thereto (“the Rules”), all shares in respect of
which dividends have not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more shall be transferred to Investor
Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). In line with the aforesaid provisions, during the year, unclaimed dividend declared
for the FY 2016-17 along with the underlying shares on which dividend has not been claimed for seven years have been
transferred to IEPF. The List of shareholders whose dividends/ shares have been transferred to IEPF is available on the
website of the company https://setcoauto.com/investor-education-protection-fund/ and also the procedure for claiming
such unclaimed dividends/ shares from IEPF has been made available on website of the company https://setcoauto.com/
investor-education-protection-fund/.

INTERNAL CONTROLS

The Company has in place a well-established and robust internal control systems which are commensurate with the nature
of its business, size & scale and complexity of its operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures
are designed to ensure sound management of the Company's operations, safe keeping of its assets, optimal utilisation
of resources, reliability of its financial information and compliance. Systems and procedures are periodically reviewed
to keep pace with the growing size and complexity of the Company's operations. The Audit Committee also periodically
reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and provides guidance for further strengthening them.

During the year under review, no material observation has been made by the Internal Auditor or Statutory Auditors of the
Company in relation to the efficiency and effectiveness of such controls.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS

The Company has appropriate internal control system in place to ensure reliability of financial reporting, orderly and
efficient conduct of business, compliance with policies, procedures, safeguarding of assets and economical and efficient
use of resources. Appropriate review and control mechanisms are in place to ensure that such control systems are
adequate and operate effectively.

Audit Committee and the Board review these internal control systems to ensure they remain effective and are achieving
their intended purpose. The Company's internal audit team conducts periodic audits, checks and has laid down controls
to prevent, detect and correct any irregularities in the operations of the Company.

INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND AS) 2015

The annexed financial statements comply in all material aspects with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified
under section 133 of the Act [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] and other relevant provisions of the
Act.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 have been prepared
in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Listing Regulations and the Accounting Standards. The
audited consolidated financial statements, together with the Auditors' Report, form a part of the Annual Report. However,
a statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries as per 129 (3) of the Act, is included in this
Annual Report in form AOC-1 as
Annexure - C to the Directors' Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the
Companies Act, 2013 the financial statements, the consolidated financial statements, along with relevant documents and

separate audited accounts in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company and can be assessed
using the link https://setcoauto.com/financial-statements-of-subsidiaries/.

During the financial year under review, no Company has become or ceased to be your Company's subsidiary or associate.
The Company does not have any Joint Venture.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Your Company takes great pride in its Human Capital and takes significant effort in hiring, advancing and retaining the talent.
The Company's comprehensive Human resource strategy takes cognizance of the key aspects of people development
such as employee engagement, talent management, performance management capability development and progressive
industrial relations. Training and consequent learning, therefore, forms an important element of each employee's career
growth. The endeavor is to build and strengthen organizational capabilities thereby enabling the Organization to sustain
attractive growth in a dynamic business environment.

Setco ensure that there is full adherence to the code of ethics and fair business practices. It provides an equal opportunity,
employees are evaluated solely on the basis of their qualifications and performance. The Human Resource function
is a business partner that focusses on improving the way of life, work culture, employee engagement, productivity,
effectiveness and efficiency. The Company believes in developing an efficient and committed employee base that is aware
and empowered.

PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WORKMEN
AT WORKPLACE

In accordance with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013, the company has framed a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace and constituted an Internal
Complaints Committee for Prohibition, Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment and matters connected therewith
or incidental thereto covering all the related aspects.

All employees (permanent, contract, temporary, trainees) are covered under the policy. During the year under review, there
were no cases reported under the said scheme during the financial year 2024-25.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a robust vigil mechanism through its Whistle Blower Policy approved and adopted by Board of Directors
of the Company in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 (10) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations.

The Policy also provides protection to the employees and business associates who report unethical practices and
irregularities.

Your Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism / whistle blower Policy to enable employees to raise concerns about
unacceptable, improper practices and/or any unethical practices being carried out in the organisation without the knowledge
of management. This Whistle Blower Policy will also be applicable to the Directors of the Company.

The Audit Committee oversees the vigil mechanism. No employee has been denied access to the Audit Committee. The
Audit Committee reviews on a quarterly basis, reports made under this policy and implements corrective actions, wherever
necessary. The policy has been appropriately communicated to all the employees and posted on the Company's website
at the link https://setcoauto.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct/. No such fraud or wrongful conduct was reported during
the year under review.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS

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

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The relations with the employees have continued to remain cordial.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES

Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under the section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are not
applicable to the company.

PROCEEDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016 (‘IBC’)

There are no proceedings against the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

GENERAL

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions
on these items during the year under review:

1. The Company does not Issue equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

2. The requirement to disclose the details of the difference between the amount of the valuation done at the time of
one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking a loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with
the reasons thereof, is not applicable.

3. There has been no issue of Equity Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of your Company, under
any scheme.

4. The Managing Director has not received any remuneration/commission from subsidiary of the Company. The
Whole-time Director has received remuneration from subsidiary of the Company.

5. None of the Auditors of the Company have reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section
143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time
being in force).

6. The Company does not have any scheme or provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees/
Directors or by trustees for the benefit of employees/ Directors.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board of Directors place on record sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the employees at all levels for their hard
work, solidarity, cooperation and dedication during the year.

The Board conveys its appreciation for its customers, shareholders, suppliers as well as vendors, bankers, business
associates, regulatory and government authorities for their continued support

For and on behalf of the Board
Harish Sheth

Place: Kalol Chairman and Managing Director

Date: August 12, 2025 DIN: 01434459