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GG Automotive Gears Limited Unlisted Shares

Annual Report: 2024

Year: 2024

Annual Report Summary

GG Automotive Gears Ltd 50th Annual Report 2023-24 Summary

GG Automotive Gears Ltd (GGAG), established in 1974, is a manufacturer of traction gears and pinions located in Central India. With over 50 years of legacy, GGAG is a dominant force in the locomotive gear market. The company pivoted from smaller automotive gears to medium to large gears. GGAG is a fully integrated organization proficient in developing and manufacturing locomotive and industrial gears, pinions, gearboxes, and forged components, serving various industries like railways, metro systems, oil & gas, defense, wind energy, and power transmission. More than 500 clients endorse the quality of GGAG's products.

Facts & Figures:

  • 50 years of Experience
  • Exporting to 20+ countries globally
  • 6,000+ MT of forging production capacity annually
  • 10,000+ Gears produced annually
  • 20,000+ Pinions/Shafts produced annually
  • 150+ machines in-house
  • Dedicated team of 500+ Employees
  • 250+ satisfied OE Customers

Mission: To drive continuous growth by providing high-quality, innovative components and engineering solutions that power essential industries worldwide.

Vision: To be the global benchmark in gear manufacturing, continually expanding our impact by advancing technology and fostering long-term partnerships across critical industries.

Company History:

  • 1974: Incorporated
  • 1979: First Commercial Order from Western Railways, India executed
  • 1985: Developed components for OEMs in the Indian Railways (CLW, DLW)
  • 1995: Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange
  • 2000: GGAG commences supplies to American markets for railroad gears
  • 2010: Modernisation of facilities commences, new machines acquired from Klingelnberg Germany
  • 2016: Backward integration by setting up a forging unit (Unit II)
  • 2017: A new line of CAPEX with additions to gear cutting and gear grinding facilities
  • 2018: GGAG receives International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) certification & gets accredited by the Government of India as an 'R&D Centre of Excellence'
  • 2020: Received recognition as 'SME of the year' by Rail Analysis India
  • 2021: Forayed into metro gears by supplying to European customers for single stage and two stage gearboxes
  • 2021: Relisted on the Bombay Stock Exchange
  • 2022: Unit III commences operations, a facility dedicated to pinion shaft manufacturing
  • 2024: Unit IV commences operations, adding 25,000+ Sq. feet of space for operations

Key Financial Indicators (in INR Lakhs):

| | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21* | 2019-20 | | :------------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :-------- | :------ | | Total Income | 9,528 | 7,686 | 4,750 | 3,003 | 5,575 | | EBITDA (%) | 12.65 | 9.97 | 12.19 | 6.43 | 15.28 | | PAT | 443 | 194 | 42 | -246 | 173 |

*Performance Impacted due to Covid-19

FY 2023-2024 Key Metrics:

  • Current Ratio – 1.25
  • ROCE - 14.84%
  • EPS - INR 5.32

GGAG serves a broad range of industries and applications. GGAG adheres to the principle of OTIF (On Time, In Full) to adhere to delivery schedules and maintains the highest quality standards through integrated management systems. The industries served include Railway/Locomotive, Metro, Industrial, Mining, and Wind Energy, among others. GGAG has made significant investments in machining, heat treatment, metallurgy, and quality control, and has expanded its facilities with new sheds totaling over 30,000 square feet.

Chairman and Managing Director's Message (Kennedy Ram Gajra):

GGAG achieved a total income of Rs. 95.28 crores in FY2023-24, a 24% increase from the previous year, and reported an operating income of Rs. 12.05 crores, up by 57%. GGAG's order book is at a record high.

Overview of the Economy and Industry:

The fiscal year 2023-24 was remarkable for India, emerging as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally. The Indian economy grew by 8.2% during FY 2022-23. GGAG anticipates expansion in the metro gear sector and also is experiencing rising demand in sectors including oil and gas, power transmission, wind energy, cooling towers, mining, and automotive.

Key Initiatives:

GGAG implemented initiatives that successfully reduced costs per component and improved lead times, while maintaining quality control. The company retrofitted and refurbished existing machinery and invested in new equipment, adding 30,000+ square feet of space. Improved industrial engineering practices and focus on reducing consumable costs were also implemented.

Future Outlook:

GGAG is optimistic about achieving similar growth levels and plans to mitigate impacts of business cycle fluctuations and dependencies by expanding into diverse markets.

The 50th Annual General Meeting of the members of GG Automotive Gears Limited will be held on Saturday, 21st September, 2024 at 11:30 AM. Resolutions to be considered include the adoption of audited financial statements, the reappointment of Mr. Kennedy Ram Gajra as Managing Director, and the appointment of Mr. Pravin Kumar Shishodiya and Mr. Kamlesh Joshi as Non-Executive Directors. To approve the revision in the Managerial Remuneration of Mr. Anmol Gajra, being Whole-Time Director of Company. To make investments, give loans, guarantees and security in excess of limits specified under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

  • Mr. Kennedy Ram Gajra, Chairman and Managing Director
  • Mr. Anmol Gajra, Whole Time Director
  • Mr. Shailendra Ajmera, Non-Executive Independent Director (upto 31/03/2024)
  • Mr. Pravin Kumar Shishodiya, Non-Executive Independent Director (upto 31/03/2024 and w.e.f. 1st April, 2024)
  • Mr. Kamlesh Joshi, Non-Executive Independent Director
  • Ms. Divyanshi Joshi, Non-Executive Independent Director
  • Ms. Ruchi Sogani, Non-Executive Independent Director
  • Mr. Manoj Sharma, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Ms. Lata Narang, Company Secretary

Directors' Report Key Highlights:

  • Total turnover of Rs. 95,28,20,246
  • Profit amounted to Rs. 4,43,20,219
  • Issued equity share of 7,13,833 to Non-Promoter and 4,55,000 Shares to Promoter Category
  • No change in the business during the financial year
  • Future plans include maintaining the dominant presence in the Indian Railways and explore newer markets globally
  • No transfers to any specific reserves during the year
  • Increased the Authorised Share Capital of the Company
  • No dividend has been recommended by the Company
  • The company does not have any subsidiaries
  • The Company's Board has three committees: Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee; Nomination and Remuneration Committee; and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee
  • Shri Kennedy Ram Gajra, Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Anmol Gajra, Whole time Director, Shri Manoj Sharma, CFO and Ms. Lata Narang as a Company Secretary
  • Mr. Kennedy Ram Gajra (DIN NO: 02092206) was re-appointed as the Managing Director of the Company
  • Extracts of Annual Return are furnished in Annexure II
  • The Directors confirm that the applicable accounting standard has been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures
  • The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013
  • The Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and that of its Committees and individual Directors

Auditor's Report:

The report expresses an unmodified opinion on the company's standalone financial statements, which comply with Indian Accounting Standards. Key audit matters include the adoption of Ind AS 116 Leases. The report also mentions that 100% of Promoter Shareholding is not in Demat Mode and 2,37,399 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each are yet to be dematerialized.

Ratio Analysis:

| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | Change in % | | :-------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :---------- | | Debtors Turnover Ratio | 4.93 | 6.17 | -20.10% | | Inventory Turnover Ratio | 3.48 | 3.42 | 1.75% | | Interest coverage Ratio | 3.86 | 1.69 | 128.40% | | Current Ratio | 1.25 | 1.15 | 8.70% | | Debt Equity Ratio | 0.86 | 1.52 | -43.43% | | Operating Profit Margin Ratio (%) | 34.92 | 27.04 | 29.14% | | Net Profit Margin Ratio (%) | 0.05 | 0.03 | 67% | | Return on Net worth (%) | 13.95 | 8.69 | 60.53% |

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