DIRECTORS' REPORT

To,

The Members,

NRB Industrial Bearings Limited, Mumbai - 400 001

1. Your Directors take this pleasure in presenting their 5th Annual Report of NRB Industrial Bearings Limited for the period April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016.

2. Transfer to Reserves:

No amount has been transferred to reserves, due to accumulated losses.

3. Dividend:

Your Directors do not recommend dividend for the period under review due to losses made during the year.

4. Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend to Investor Education and Protection Fund:

Not applicable as company has not declared any dividend in past and neither during the period of review.

5. Material Changes And Commitment If Any Affecting The Financial Position Of The Company Occurred Between The Ends Of The Financial Year To Which This Financial Statements Relate And The Date Of The Report:

No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the financial year to which this financial statements relate on the date of this report.

6. Operations Overview Overall:

a) Company's Performance:

Your Company's turnover stood at Rs. 4080.98 Lac for the period ending March 31, 2016 as against Rs. 3871.29 Lac in the previous year. Company's net sales has been increased by Rs. 258.31 Lac. The Export's turnover of your company was Rs. 905.36 Lac in Previous Year as against Rs. 879.44 Lac in Current Year.

Manufacturing:

Company has been focused on re-defining the level of perfection achieved by it, hence incorporating various level testing methods to achieve minimum level of defects in order to reduce sales returns.

NIBL's KAIZEN Team from Tool Room won first place at a competition organized by 'Quality Circle Forum of India' in Aurangabad on 25th April' 2015. Your company had initiated KAIZEN activities in the shop floor. Our engineers have managed in reduction in grinding cycle time for BB, WIR and De-bottlenecking of bottom roller bearing line.

Quality Assurance:

Your company in order to enhance the level of Quality assurance has initiated projects to bring down internal rejections and drive continual improvement. Our Quality Assurance team imparted training to shop floor supervisors for improving the effectiveness of the Lean Daily Management System- a system designed to focus on daily performance measurement and improvement, improve effectiveness of supervisory communication, solicit and evaluate employee improvement ideas, and assess lean status and define improvement objectives; all steps taken towards developing a "Kaizen" culture.

Your company has ISO 9001:2008 certification for all the products.

Marketing and Sales:

Your company is focused to build in a strong segment wise mapping in terms of customer and products. Your Company is associated with professional team of application engineers to get the approvals from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/ Consultants in order to strengthen the distribution channels in India. Approaching the targeted market with dynamic pricing and supply of products as per industry requirements.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) market accounts for 40% of total demand of bearing industry and this market is characterized by requirements of high quality, stringent delivery norms and lower margins. Today OEM market for industrial bearings in India of Rs.2600 crore with growth rate of 3.5%, with total 17 segments. OEM's have been facing price competition in their own markets, continue to exert price pressure on the bearing suppliers. OEM market is also supplemented with replacement market i.e. demand arising on account of replacing the used and worn-out bearings. The size of replacement market is Rs. 2800 crore and is dependent on equipment population and frequency of maintenance.

The focused segments of your company are Textile, Material handling, Pumps & Motors, Compressors & Blowers, Mining, Gear Box, Printing & Electric machinery. We have managed to achieve a good position in Bottom roller bearings in textiles segment. Company intends to focus on eight (8) new bearing segments which will strengthen its base in the Indian markets. We have added six (6) new distributors in areas such as Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Delhi, Mumbai and Raipur.

Company is focused to achieve its goals by building a strong network with its Dealers, Customers and Suppliers. Get-togethers were arranged with dealers with an objective to strengthen partnership & initiate team building. NIBL held 3rd Dealer Symposium on 5th & 6th February, 2016, wherein seminars were conducted on product and manufacturing capabilities.

Company has focused business plan to penetrate in European Union region through direct channels and agents in international markets. Prime focus to get a brand recognition and quality customers base by participating in exhibitions both domestic and international level. Your company participated in Hannover Messe exhibition in Germany in April 2015 which is well known as world's leading show for industrial technology highlights innovations and groundbreaking solutions in all the core sectors.

Information Technology :

Your company has initiated various activities to enhance capabilities of gathering, storing, analyzing and providing access to data in the form of dashboards and scorecards to help users make better business decisions. Initiation of Implementation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution to register leads and contacts, track all customer interaction including complaints and feedback to provide better service to customers and accelerate business development.

Research and Development (R&D) :

Our R&D team has developed and added 56 types of new products during the financial year 2015-16. Under the focused industries segment company has developed 10 new bearings and High performance "Idler roller" for JUTE industry. Such initiatives will lead company towards perfection and excellence.

R&D forms the backbone of company and hence had arranged seminar on "fatigue analysis".

Human resource :

Human resource department has successfully implemented policies such as Accident Investigation policy, Safety policy, Email policy and Travel policy and Induction & Orientation policy etc. The Company also has a Policy in place which is approved by the Board of Directors under the relevant provisions of "The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prohibition, Prevention and Redressal) Act, 2013". During the period under review, no complaints have been received under this Policy.

During the period Safety Audit was conducted in the factory by the authorized agency i.e. Industrial Safety Services in order to meet the statutory requirements wherein no major hazards/ lacunae were found.

Medical check-up and firefighting trainings were arranged to meet safety benchmarks along with orientation sessions on "Swine Flu" and Blood donation campaign on 12th December, 2015 at DattajiBhale Blood Bank. Your Company conducted "Togetherness Programmes" which enabled the employees to share their views and ideas on different areas.

Legal :

During the financial year 2014-15,Company had traced Cybercrime and was vigilant during period under review and has taken preventive measures for future.

b) Change in nature of business :

The Company manufactures Bearings for Industrial applications defined broadly as Anti Friction Ball Bearings & Roller bearings, Bearings for transmission shafts etc. There has been no change in the nature of business activities of the Company during the period of review.

Your Company has been aggressively striving to achieve its well defined "Vision" to be market leader in "Friction management" in every market it serves, to the betterment of our customers, employees and shareholders. Currently company has no Subsidiaries in India or Abroad.

c) Share Capital :

During the period under review the Company has increased the authorized share capital via. shareholders' approval in 4th Annual General Meeting held on July 7, 2015 from Rs. 5,00,00,000/- to Rs. 55,00,00,000/-.

During the period from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, Company has issued Redeemable, Cumulative, Non-convertible Preference shares to Mr. Trilochan Singh Sahney under private placement for 1,00,00,000 (One Crore) preference shares each having nominal value of

Rs. 10/- (Ten Only) amounting to Rs. 10,00,00,000/-(Ten crore only).

In subsequent financial year 2016-17 company has further allotted Redeemable, Cumulative, Non-convertible Preference shares to Mr. Trilochan Singh Sahney under private placement for 1,00,00,000 (One Crore) preference shares each having nominal value of Rs. 10/- (Ten Only) amounting to Rs. 10,00,00,000/-(Ten crore only). Hence the existing paid up share capital of your company as on 27th May,2016 is Rs. 24,84,61,300/- divided into 2,42,30,650 Equity Shares of Rs. 2/- each and 2,00,00,000 Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each.

7. Public Deposits :

The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public/members under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year.

8. Awards / Recognitions and Initiatives :

The Company's Research & Development Facility at the Factory Premises has now been recognised by the Ministry of Science and Industry, Government of India as In house R&D unit, which is major boost to promote R & D and promotion of potential products by the company.

Company factory premises won the award for outstanding Structure from Aurangabad Association of Civil Engineers with proper work environment for the workers.

Your Company had participated in programme organized by Maharashtra Labour Welfare department on February 24, 2016 for benefits and rights workers and their families. The attendees of the programmes included Government officials and reputed NGO's.

Company has initiated with "ROTI BANK PROJECT" campaign, wherein extra food from our canteen is donated to "Food Bank" run by Haroon Mukati Islamic Center (HMIC) which feeds poor and homeless people.

Directors :

In accordance with the provisions of the Section 152 Companies Act, 2013 read with applicable Rules, if any, Mr. Devesh Singh Sahney (DIN 00003956), retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2015-16 and being eligible, offers himself for a re-appointment.

Mr. Kaushal Aggarwal (DIN 00153487), ceased to be Director of the Company w.e.f 7th August, 2015.

Mr. Gaurav Motwane (DIN 00746165) was appointed as an Independent Director by Casual Vacancy under section 161(4) of Companies, Act 2013 w.e.f 6th November, 2015.

Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors :

Letter of Appointment(s) are issued to Independent Directors setting out in detail, the terms of appointment, duties, responsibilities and expected time commitments. Each newly appointed Director is taken through a formal induction program including the presentation from the Managing Director and CFO on the Company's manufacturing, marketing, finance and other important aspects.

Evaluation of the Board's Performance :

The Board has a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance annually based on the criteria laid down by Nomination and Remuneration Committee which included attendance, contribution at the meetings and otherwise, independent judgment, safeguarding of minority shareholders interest, adherence to Code of Conduct and Business ethics, monitoring of regulatory compliance, risk assessment and review of Internal Control Systems etc. Independent directors have meet separately during the period of review.

Remuneration Policy :

The Board has framed Nomination and Remuneration policy, which is generally in line with the existing industry practice and applicable laws and is approved by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board. The main objective of the said policy is to ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate the Directors, KMP and senior management employees.

9. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgo:

The information pertaining to Conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished in 'Annexure I' and is attached to this Report.

10. Statement Concerning Development And Implementation Of Risk Management Policy of The Company:

The Board has constituted the Risk Management Committee on November 5, 2014 with pursuant to requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 along with applicable Rules and requirements under Regulation 17 (9) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

11. Details Of Policy Developed And Implemented By The Company On Its Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.

12. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees Or Investments Made Under Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013:

The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made & given by the Company in the year 2015-2016 as per Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 is stated in the Notes to Account which forms part of this Annual Report.

13. Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements made with Related Parties:

The particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188 (1) of Companies Act 2013 and Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in 'Annexure II' in Form AOC -2 and the same forms part of this report. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large or which approval of the shareholders is required. All related party transactions are in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length basis, which are not material in nature. All related party transactions are with the approval of the Audit Committee and periodically placed before the Board for review.

14. Policy on Related Party Transactions:

All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions. However, the details of the transactions with Related Party are provided in the Company's financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards. The Company has adopted a policy on 'Related party transactions policy' and the same has been displayed on the Company's website: www.nrbindustrialbearings.com .

15. Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures:

The company has framed a Policy for determining material subsidiaries. However the Company does not have any subsidiary as defined under Companies Act, 2013 at present.

NRB Industrial Bearings has 35% Equity participation in NRB -IBC Bearings Private Limited which is a joint venture with IBC Industrial Bearings and Components AG, Switzerland. Further with Pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 statement containing salient features of the financial statement of subsidiaries/associate companies/joint ventures is annexed as Annexure III' in form AOC -1.

16. Explanation or comments on qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the auditors and the practicing company secretary in their reports and management's reply for the same.

There are no qualifications in the Auditors report of company's Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor.

17. Company's policy relating to directors appointment, payment of remuneration and discharge of their duties :

The provisions of Section 178(1) relating to constitution of Nomination and Remuneration Committee are applicable to the Company and have constituted proper composition of Independent directors for various committees.

Company has three independent directors on Board and Company has taken "Declaration of Independent directors" from them. There is no material pecuniary benefits to independent directors from Company or any Promoter group.

18. Number of Board Meetings Conducted during the year under review :

The Board met 4(Four) times during the financial year, and 3 (three) times Circular resolution was passed, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under Companies Act, 2013 and other stock exchange rules and Regulations. Agenda papers were circulated to the directors in advance for each meeting.

All relevant information as required under Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 was placed before the Board from time to time.

19. Cost Compliance Report :

Cost audit is not applicable to your company but, Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011 dtd. June 03, 2011 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs is applicable to the Company and that the Company maintains the records in prescribed form for the period under review.

20. Disclosure of composition of Audit committee and Vigil mechanism policy :

Under provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 and 7 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, The Audit Committee consists of the following members:

i Mr. Manish Choksi : Chairman

ii Mr. Gaurav Motwane : Independent Director

iii Mr. Ashish Chugani : Independent Director

iv Mr. Devesh Sahney : Managing Director

The Company has established a vigil mechanism through the committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors are taken on records which forms part of annual report as 'Annexure IV'. The Company has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co-employees and the Company.

21. Internal control system :

The Company has an internal control system and conducts Internal Audit. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined by Audit committee. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board. Audit committee evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies.

Audit committee reviews the suggestions and comments given by Internal Auditors and put in process accordingly.

22. Shares :

a. Buy back of securities

The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.

b. Sweat equity

The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.

c. Bonus shares

No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.

d. Employees stock option plan

The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.

23. Auditors :

The Statutory Auditors of the Company are Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants with an ICAI Firm Registration No. ICAI117365W have audited the Financial Statements of the Company for the period April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. The Statutory Auditors were appointed by the members of the Company at the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on July 7, 2015 to audit the Financial Accounts of the Company. Their term in the office of Statutory Auditors concludes at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and pursuant to provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with the applicable rules framed thereunder, M/s. Deloitte, Haskins & Sells are eligible for re-appointment.

M/s. Deloitte, Haskins & Sells have expressed their willingness to get re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and vide a letter dtd. May 23, 2016 have furnished a certificate of their eligibility and consent under section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder to hold the office of Statutory Auditors of the Company

Secretarial Auditor :

Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Ajit Sharma, Practicing Company Secretary to undertake the Secretarial Audit for the FY 2015-16 of the Company. The report forms part of annual report as 'Annexure V.

24. Particulars of employees :

The statement under Section 134(3) (q) and Section 197 (12) of Companies Act, 2013 Read with Rule 5(1) of The Companies (Appointment And Remuneration Of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report as Annexure 'VI'.

25. Annual Return :

The extract of Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 is furnished in Form MGT-9 'Annexure VII' and is attached to this Annual Report.

26. Corporate Governance :

A separate report of the Board of Directors of the Company on Corporate Governance is included in the Annual Report and Certificate from M/s AJS & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries confirming compliance with the requirements of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 forms part of annual report.

27. Management Discussion and Analysis :

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as required by Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, are already dealt with in various sections of this Report.

29. Cautionary Statement :

Statements in this Report, Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance, Notice to the Shareholders or else wherein this Annual Report, describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may constitute 'forward looking statement' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations.

Actual results might differ materially from those either expressed or implied in the statement depending on the Market conditions and circumstances.

The Company assumes no responsibility in respect of the forward-looking statements, which may undergo changes in future on the basis of subsequent developments, information or events.

30. Directors Responsibility Statement

Your Directors wish to inform Members that the Audited Accounts containing Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2015-16 are in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013. Your company financial statements reflect fairly, the form and substance of transactions carried out during the year and reasonably present the financial condition and results of operation.

In terms of provisions of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors further confirm as under:

i) preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have 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 care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

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.

31. Appreciation

Your Directors wish to place on records their sincere appreciation to all the Employees of the Company for the efforts, efficient work management, loyal services, commitment and dedication that developed the culture of professionalism. Your Directors also thank and express gratitude to the Company's Customers, Vendors and Institutions. Your Directors also wishes to express deep sense of gratitude to the all our Bankers, Central and State Governments and their departments and the local authorities for the continued support.

Your Directors register their sincere appreciation to the Share holders of the Company for keeping faith and confidence reposed in us.

For and on behalf of Board of Directors,

T. S.Sahney Chairman(00003873)

D.S.Sahney Managing Director  (00003956)

Place: Mumbai

Date: May 27, 2016