Criteria of Making Payments to Non-Executive Directors , if the same has not been disclosed in annual report;

Remuneration to Executive Directors:

The remuneration paid to Executive Directors is recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board in Board meeting, subject to the subsequent approval of the shareholders at the General Meeting and such other authorities, as may be required. The remuneration is decided after considering various factors such as qualification, experience, performance, responsibilities shouldered, industry standards as well as financial position of the Company.

This Nomination, Remuneration and Evaluation Policy (the “Policy”) applies to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NARAINGARH SUGAR MILLS LIMITED (the “Company”).

This Policy is in compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with the applicable rules thereto .The primary objective of the Policy is to provide a framework and set standards for the nomination, remuneration and evaluation of the Directors and officials as may be prescribed. The Company aims to achieve a balance of merit, experience and skills amongst its Directors and Senior Management.

1. Accountabilities

• The Board is ultimately responsible for the appointment of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
• The Board has delegated responsibility for assessing and selecting the candidates for the role of Directors to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee which makes recommendations & nominations to the Board.

2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for:

1. 2.1. reviewing the structure, size and composition (including the skills, knowledge and experience) of the Board at least annually and making recommendations on any proposed changes to the Board to complement the Company’s corporate strategy, with the objective to diversify the Board;
2. 2.2. recommending to the Board on the selection of individuals nominated for directorship;
3. 2.3. making recommendations to the Board on the remuneration payable to the Directors so appointed/reappointed;
4. 2.4. assessing the independence of independent directors;
5. 2.5 such other key issues/matters as may be referred by the Board or as may be necessary in view of the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under.
6. 2.6 to make recommendations to the Board concerning any matters relating to the continuation in office of any Director at any time including the suspension or termination of service of an Executive Director as an employee of the Company subject to the provision of the law and their service contract
7. 2.7 ensure that level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient, relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks;



The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of the following:

1. a) The Committee shall consist of a minimum 3 non-executive directors, majority of them being independent.
2. b) Minimum two (2) members shall constitute a quorum for the Committee meeting.
3. c) Membership of the Committee shall be disclosed in the Annual Report.
4. d) Term of the Committee shall be continued unless terminated by the Board of Directors.



CHAIRMAN

1. a) Chairman of the Committee shall be an Independent Director.
2. b) In the absence of the Chairman, the members of the Committee present at the meeting shall choose one amongst them to act as Chairman.
3. c) Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting could be present at the Annual General Meeting or may nominate some other member to answer the shareholders’ queries.



COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

• a) A member of the Committee is not entitled to be present when his or her own remuneration is discussed at a meeting or when his or her performance is being evaluated.
• b) The Committee may invite such executives, as it considers appropriate, to be present at the meetings of the Committee.



VOTING

1. a) Matters arising for determination at Committee meetings shall be decided by a majority of votes of Members present and voting and any such decision shall for all purposes be deemed a decision of the Committee.
2. b) In the case of equality of votes, the Chairman of the meeting will have a casting vote.



4. Appointment of Directors

1. 4.1 Enhancing the competencies of the Board and attracting as well as retaining talented employees for role of directors and at other senior positions in management are the basis for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to select a candidate for appointment to the Board. When recommending a candidate for appointment, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has regard to:
   • assessing the appointee against a range of criteria which includes but not be limited to qualifications, skills, regional and industry experience, background and other qualities required to operate successfully in the position, with due regard for the benefits from diversifying the Board;
   • the extent to which the appointee is likely to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Board, work constructively with the existing directors and enhance the efficiencies of the Company;
   • the skills and experience that the appointee brings to the role of a director and how an appointee will enhance the skill sets and experience of the Board as a whole;
   • the nature of existing positions held by the appointee including directorships or other relationships and the impact they may have on the appointee’s ability to exercise independent judgment;
2. 4.2 Personal specifications:
   • Degree holder in relevant disciplines;
   • Experience of management in a diverse organization;
   • Excellent interpersonal, communication and representational skills;
   • Demonstrable leadership skills;
   • Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity;
   • Commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities, community cohesion andhealth and safety in the workplace;
   • Having continuous professional development to refresh knowledge and skills.



5. Remuneration of Directors

The guiding principle is that the level and composition of remuneration shall be reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors. The Directors’ salary shall be based & determined on the individual person’s responsibilities and performance and in accordance with the limits as prescribed statutorily, if any.

The Nominations & Remuneration Committee determines individual remuneration packages for Directors of the Company taking into account factors it deems relevant, including but not limited to market, business performance and practices in comparable companies, having due regard to financial and commercial health of the Company as well as prevailing laws and government/other guidelines.

The Committee consults with the Chairman of the Board as it deems appropriate.

1. (i) Remuneration:
   1. a) Base Compensation (fixed salaries) Must be competitive and reflective of the individual’s role, responsibility and experience in relation to performance of day-to-day activities, usually reviewed on an annual basis; (includes salary, allowances and other statutory/non-statutory benefits which are normal part of remuneration package in line with market practices
   2. b) Variable salary: The Nomination and Remuneration Committee may in its discretion structure any portion of remuneration to link rewards to corporate and individual performance, fulfillment of specified improvement targets or the attainment of certain financial or other objectives set by the Board. The amount payable is determined by the Committee, based on performance against pre-determined financial and non-financial metrics.
   3. ii) Statutory Requirements:

      Section 197(5) provides for remuneration by way of a fee to a director for attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee meetings or for any other purpose as may be decided by the Board.

      Section 197(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides for the total managerial remuneration payable by the Company to its directors, including managing director and whole time director, and its manager in respect of any financial year shall not exceed eleven percent of the net profits of the Company computed in the manner laid down in Section 198 in the manner as prescribed under the Act. The Company with the approval of the Shareholders and Central Government may authorise the payment of remuneration exceeding eleven percent of the net profits of the company, subject to the provisions of Schedule V. The Company may with the approval of the shareholders authorise the payment of remuneration upto five percent of the net profits of the Company to its anyone Managing Director/Whole Time Director/Manager and ten percent in case of more than one such official. The Company may pay remuneration to its directors, other than Managing Director and Whole Time Director upto one percent of the net profits of the Company, if there is a managing director or whole time director or manager and three percent of the net profits in any other case. The net profits for the purpose of the above remuneration shall be computed in the manner referred to in Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013

   6. Independent Directors

   1. 6.1. The Independent Directors shall not be entitled to any stock option and may receive remuneration by way of fee for attending meetings of the Board or Committee thereof or for any other purpose as may be decided by the Board and profit related commission as may be approved by the members.

      The sitting fee to the Independent Directors shall not be less than the sitting fee payable to other directors.

   2. 6.2. The remuneration payable to the Directors shall be as per the Company’s policy and shall be valued as per the Income Tax Rules.

   7. Evaluation/ Assessment of Directors of the Company –

   The evaluation/assessment of the Directors of the Company is to be conducted usually on an annual basis.The following criteria may assist in determining how effective the performances of the Directors have been:

   • Leadership & stewardship abilities
   • contributing to clearly define corporate objectives & plans
   • Communication of expectations & concerns clearly with subordinates
   • obtain adequate, relevant & timely information from external sources.
   • regular monitoring of corporate results against projections
   • identify, monitor & mitigate significant corporate risks
   • assess policies, structures & procedures
   • direct, monitor & evaluate senior officials
   • review management’s succession plan
   • effective meetings
   
   

   Evaluation on the aforesaid parameters will be conducted by the Independent Directors for each of the Executive/Non-Independent Directors in a separate meeting of the Independent Directors. The Executive Director/Non-Independent Directors along with the Independent Directors will evaluate/assess each of the Independent Directors on the aforesaid parameters. Only the Independent Director being evaluated will not participate in the said evaluation discussion.

   
   

   Personal Specification for Directors

   1. 1. Qualification - Degree holder in relevant disciplines (e.g. management, accountancy, legal); or - Recognized specialist
   2. 2. Experience - Experience of management in a diverse organisation - Experience in accounting and finance, administration, corporate and strategic planning or fund management - Demonstrable ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors
   3. 3. Skills - Excellent interpersonal, communication and representational skills - Demonstrable leadership skills - Extensive team building and management skills - Strong influencing and negotiating skills - Having continuous professional development to refresh knowledge and skill.
   4. 4. Abilities and Attributes - Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity - Commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities, community cohesion and health and safety in the workplace
   5. 5. Political inclinations and opinions.