Mar 31, 2023
The Directors feel great pleasure in presenting 12th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Rs. In Lakhs) |
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SR. NO. |
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
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CURRENT YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2023 |
PREVIOUS YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2022 |
CURRENT YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2023 |
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1. |
Total Revenue (Net) |
110.58 |
110.00 |
110.58 |
2. |
Other Income |
25.78 |
11.89 |
25.78 |
3. |
Total Income |
136.36 |
121.89 |
136.36 |
4. |
Profit before Depreciation & Amortization Expenses, Finance Cost and Tax |
65.09 |
68.51 |
64.14 |
5. |
Less : Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
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6. |
Finance Cost |
- |
- |
- |
7. |
Profit before Tax |
65.09 |
68.51 |
64.14 |
8. |
Less: Provision for Tax |
16.92 |
18.02 |
16.92 |
9. |
MAT Credit Entitlement |
3.2 3 |
- |
3.23 |
10. |
Profit after Tax |
44.94 |
50.49 |
43.99 |
11. |
Less :Prior period Tax Adjustment |
- |
- |
- |
12. |
Profit for the year |
44.94 |
50.49 |
43.99 |
Earnings per share (Basic) |
0.1425 |
0.1626 |
0.1395 |
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Earnings per share (Diluted) |
0.1425 |
0.1626 |
0.1395 |
|
13. |
Balance of Profit as per last Balance Sheet |
153.79 |
103.30 |
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS STANDALONE BASIS:
During the year under review, Company''s revenue from operations stood at Rs. 1,10,58,000/-compared to Rs. 1,10,00,000/- in the previous year. The operating profit before tax stood at Rs. 65,09,000/- as against Rs. 68,51,000/- in the Previous Year. The Net Profit for the year stood at Rs. 44,94,000/- as against Rs. 50,49,000/- reported in the Previous Year.
During the year under review, the company has made 100% acquisition in M/s. Sumathi Corporate Services Private Limited; one of its group companies on 16th March, 2023; accordingly, this year''s financial Statements are prepared on a consolidated basis (i.e. including the financials of its subsidiary and associate companies). Thus, company''s revenue from operations on consolidated basis stood at Rs. 1,10,58,000/- during the year under review. The operating profit before tax on consolidated basis stood at Rs. 64,14,000/- during the year under review. The net profit for the year on a consolidated basis stood at Rs. 43,99,000/- during the year under review.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 30th May, 2023, has recommended payment of dividend at rate of 5% {i.e. Rs. 0.05/- per equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupee One Only)} each as a final dividend for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023. The payment of final dividend is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source.
The total dividend amount for the financial year 2022-23, including the proposed final dividend, amounts of Rs. 0.05/- per equity share of the face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupee One Only) as against the Nil dividend for the previous financial year 2021-22.
No transfers to reserves were made, as no appropriations were required to be made during the financial year under review.
5. SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
During the financial year under review; the board at its meeting held on 03rd January, 2023 subject to approval of the shareholders of the company, recommended preferential issue of securities to acquire 45,00,000 (Forty Five Lakh) equity shares of the Company having face value of Rs.10/- each representing 100% paid-up share capital ("Purchase Shares") of SUMATHI CORPORATE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, an existing Group Company, for a total purchase consideration of upto Rs. 16,20,00,000/- (Rupees Sixteen Crores Twenty Lakhs Only) and issue of upto 34,86,298 (Thirty-Four Lakh Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Eight) Equity Shares of the Company having face value of Re. 1/- each for a cash consideration on a preferential basis (âPreferential Issueâ).
Resolutions with regard to the aforesaid matter, was duly approved by the shareholders vide an Extraordinary General Meeting dated 27th January, 2023. Thereafter, the board of directors having received the requisite approval from shareholders and the stock exchange (BSE Limited) approved the allotment of 98,58,892 Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each to be issued at a price not less than Rs. 12/- to Promoters for consideration other than cash on a preferential basis pursuant to share swap and issue of 32,86,298 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each to be issued at a price not less than Rs. 12/- to non-promoter on a preferential basis.
Furthermore, pursuant to the above approval; the authorized share capital of the company was also increased from Rs. 3,50,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crore Fifty Lakh Only) divided into 3,50,00,000 (Three Crore Fifty Lakh) equity shares of Rs. 1/- each to Rs. 4,51,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crore Fifty One Lakh Only) divided into 4,51,00,000 (Four Crore Fifty One Lakh) equity shares of Rs. 1/- each; pursuant to the preferential issue of equity shares.
Thus, the overall capital structure of the Company pre and post preferential issue of equity shares (on private placement basis) is as stated below:
PARTICULARS |
PRE PREFERENTIAL ISSUE |
POST PREFERENTIAL ISSUE |
|
Authorized Share Capital |
3.50.00. 000/- divided into 3.50.00. 000 equity shares of face value of Rs. 1 /- each |
4.51.00. 000/- divided into 4.51.00. 000 equity shares of face value of Rs. 1/- each |
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No. of fully paid-up equity shares |
3,10,54,810 |
_4,22,00,000 |
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Face value per share (in Rs.) |
Rs. 1/- |
Rs. 1/- |
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Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital |
Rs. 3,10,54,810/- |
Rs. 4,22,00,000/- |
6. DEMATERIALISATION OF EQUITY SHARES:
As per direction of SEBI and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, the shares of the Company are under compulsory Demat form. The Company has established connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited and the Demat activation number allotted to the Company is ISIN: INE176N01021. Presently shares are held in electronic and physical mode (99.96% of shares in Demat, 0.04% in physical mode).
7. CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
During the financial year 2022-23 as well as till the date of this report, there were changes in the board of directors of the company. Accordingly, the changes and revised structure of Board of Directors is as follows:
SR |
NAME OF THE |
DESIGNATION |
DIN |
STATUS |
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NO. |
DIRECTORS |
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1. |
SUKUMAR REDDY GARLAPATHI |
Managing Director |
00966068 |
Promoter/ Chairman |
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2. |
SAMPATH RAO NEMMANI |
Executive Director |
07999868 |
Non-Promoter |
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3. |
PRATIK SURENDRAKUMAR SHAH |
Non-Executive |
0823377 |
77 k |
Independent Director |
4. |
NIDHI JAIN |
Non-Executive |
0918405 |
58 Bjj£\ Vs |
Independent Director |
5. |
HETAL HARSHAL SOMANI (Appointed w.e.f. 29/08/2022) |
Non-Executive |
0972036 |
55 |
Independent Director |
6. |
HETANG ARUNKUMAR SHAH (Resigned w.e.f. 29/08/2022) |
Non-Executive |
02710970 |
Independent Director |
Furthermore, during the year under review; the company has made 100% acquisition in M/s. Sumathi Corporate Services Private Limited; one of its group companies on 16th March, 2023 for consideration other than cash (through swap of shares) and for cash consideration.
8. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company, as required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as ''Listing Regulations'') and as approved by the Board of Directors, is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report and is appended as Annexure - I to this report.
The Annual Return of the Company will be placed on the website of the company pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014, the web link of the same is at www.caspianservices.in
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 20 11.
11. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
To the best of knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statement in terms of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013:
a. That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. That 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 of the company for that period;
c. That the directors have 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;
d. The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. That 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; and
f. That the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
12. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
As per the provisions of Regulation 15(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the provisions related to Corporate Governance as specified in Regulations 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply to a listed entity having paid up Share Capital not exceeding Rupees Ten Crores and Net worth not exceeding Rupees Twenty Five Crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
As on the last day of the previous financial year, the paid up Share Capital and Net worth of the Company was below the threshold limits stated above, thereby presently the Company is not required to comply with the above provisions of Corporate Governance.
Accordingly, the Report on Corporate Governance and Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are not made a part of the Annual Report.
13. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING / OUTGO:
Details regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are stated below:
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, details regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo for the year under review are as follows:
Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy - The Operations of the Company do not consume energy intensively. However, Company continues to implement prudent practices for saving electricity and other energy resources in day-to-day activities.
Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy - Though the activities undertaken by the Company are not energy intensive, the Company shall explore alternative sources of energy, as and when the necessity arises.
The efforts made towards technology absorption - The Company continues to take prudential measures in respect of technology absorption, adaptation and take innovative steps to use the scarce resources effectively.
In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) - Not Applicable
The Particulars of Foreign Exchange and Outgo for the year under review are:
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
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PARTICULARS |
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, |
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, |
2023 |
2022 |
|
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING |
Nil |
Nil |
FOREIGN EXCHANGE OUTGO |
Nil |
Nil |
14. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
During the year under review, the company had vide its 11th AGM dated 23rd September, 2023 passed a special resolution and increased the overall managerial remuneration of the directors of the company. In addition, the company had also increased the limit of managerial remuneration payable to Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi, Managing Director in excess of 5% of the net profits of the company.
Thus, considering the above; Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi, Managing Director of the company was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits as prescribed under provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The necessary disclosure with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has been appended as Annexure - III to this Report.
15. CASH FLOW AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As required by Regulation 34(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Cash Flow Statement is appended.
Further, during the financial year under review; the board at its meeting held on 03rd January, 2023 and after having obtained the requisite approval of shareholders of the company, and having received the requisite approval from the stock exchange (BSE Limited) has acquired 45,00,000 (Forty Five Lakh) equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each representing 100% paid-up share capital ("Purchase Sharesâ) of SUMATHI CORPORATE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, one of its Group Company on 16th March, 2023; for a total purchase consideration of Rs. 13,37,42,280/- (Rupees Thirteen Crore Thirty Seven Forty Two Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty Only).
Thus, now, the company has a wholly owned subsidiary namely; Sumathi Corporate Services Private Limited (SCSPL) w.e.f. 16th March, 2023 and as such acquisition was made in the last quarter of financial year 2022-23; this year''s financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis (i.e. including the financials of its subsidiary and associate companies).
16. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent D rectors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 (1)(b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
17. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board received a declaration from all the directors under Section 164 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 that none of the directors of the company is disqualified under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ) or under the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
(I) APPOINTMENT & RESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS
During the financial year 2022-23, there were changes in the board of directors of the company.
Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah had resigned from his office of post of Independent Director w.e.f. 29th August, 2022 and Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani was appointed as the Independent Director of the company w.e.f. 29th August, 2022.
Accordingly, at present, the structure of Board of Directors is as follows:
SR. |
DESIGNATION |
NAME OF DIRECTORS |
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NO. |
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1 |
Executive Director |
Mr. Sampath Rao Nemmani (w |
i.e.f. 06/09/2021) |
2 |
Independent Director (Non-Executive) |
Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah (upto 29/08/2022) Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani (w.e.f. 29/08/2022) |
|
3 |
Independent Director |
Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah (w.e.f .30/10/2021) |
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(Non-Executive) |
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4 |
Independent Director (Non-Executive) |
Ms. Nidhi Jain (w.e.f. 30/10/2021) |
|
5 |
Managing Director |
Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi (w.e.f. 1/10/2021) |
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sampath Rao Nemmani, Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment and your Board recommends his re- appointment.
As stipulated under the Regulation 36 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed are given in the Notice convening 12th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
(III) KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year under review, there were no changes in the Key Managerial Personnel of the company.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company / business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. A tentative annual calendar of the Board and Committee Meetings is informed to the Directors in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings.
The notice of meeting of Directors and Committees is given well in advance to all the Directors of the Company. The agenda of the Board/Committee meetings is circulated not less than 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. The agenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meeting to enable the Directors to take an informed decision.
During the year under review, 08 (Eight) Board Meetings were convened and the intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
NAME OF DIRECTOR |
CATEGORY |
MEETINGS HELD |
MEETINGS ATTENDED |
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DURING YEAR |
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Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi |
Managing Director |
8 |
8 |
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Mr. Sampath Rao Nemmani |
Executive Director |
8 |
8 |
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Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah |
Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
|
Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah |
Independent Director |
8 |
8 |
|
Ms. Nidhi Jain |
Independent Director |
8 |
8 |
|
Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani |
Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
Moreover, during the year under review; the company has held an Extraordinary General Meeting of members on 27th January, 2023 through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) seeking members'' approval for the purpose of increasing authorised
share capital of the company, enhancing the limits under u/s. 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and for raising of funds and issuance and swap (consideration other than cash) of securities on preferential basis for consideration payable partly in cash and partly for consideration other than cash.
19. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
As stipulated by the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on 29th August, 2022 to review, among other things, the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as whole, evaluation of the performance of the Chairman and the flow of communication between the Board and the management of the Company.
The Company''s Board has the following Committees:
> Audit Committee
> Nomination and Remuneration Committee
> Stakeholders Relationship Committee
During the year under review, the committee was re-constituted on 29th August, 2022 by appointment of Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani as a member of committee in place of Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah who resigned from his office of directorship and membership w.e.f. 29th August, 2022. Hence, presently, the audit committee comprises of Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah as chairman, Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani, Ms. Nidhi Jain and Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi as members of the Audit committee.
Moreover, during the financial year 2022-2023, 05 (Five) meetings of Audit Committee were held on 28th May, 2022; 9th August, 2022; 9th November, 2022; 03rd January, 2023 and 13th February, 2023.
The below table highlights the composition and attendance of the Members of the Committee. The requisite quorum was present at all the Meetings.
NAME OF MEMBERS |
DESIGNATION |
EXPERTISE |
TERMS OF REFERENCE & FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE |
MEETINGS ATTENDED |
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Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah (Upto 29/08/2022) |
Member |
Majority members are Non-executive. Chairman is Independent Director and majority is independent. One member has thorough financial |
The functions of the Audit Committee are as per Company Law and Listing Regulations prescribed by SEBI which |
2 |
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Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani(w.e.f. 29/08/2022) |
Member |
3 |
Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah |
Chairman |
and accounting knowledge. -W- |
include approving and implementing the audit procedures, review of financial reporting system, internal control procedures and |
5 |
Ms. Nidhi Jain |
Member |
5 |
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Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi |
Member |
5 |
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risk management policies. |
The Company Secretary has acted as the Secretary to the Committee.
The Committee is empowered with the role and powers as prescribed under Regulation 18 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Committee also acts in terms of reference and directions of the Board from time to time.
The Committee acts as a link between the management, external and internal auditors and the Board of Directors of the Company.
(II) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
During the year under review, the committee was re-constituted on 29th August, 2022 by appointment of Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani as a member of committee in place of Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah who resigned from his office of directorship and membership w.e.f. 29th August, 2022. Hence, presently, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of Ms. Nidhi Jain as a Chairperson, Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani and Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah as members of the Audit committee.
Moreover, during the financial year 2022-2023, 05 (Five) meetings of Nomination and Remuneration Committee were held on 28th May, 2022; 29th August, 2022; 9th November, 2022; 03rd January, 2023; and 13th February, 2023.
The below table highlights the composition and attendance of members of the Committee. The requisite quorum was present at the Meeting.
NAME OF MEMBERS |
DESIGNATION |
FUNCTIONS OF THE |
MEETINGS |
COMMITTEE |
ATTENDED |
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Mr. Hetang |
Member |
All members are Non- |
1 |
Arunkumar Shah |
executive. |
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(Upto 29/08/2022) |
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Mrs. Hetal Harshal |
Member |
The Committee is |
4 |
Somani (w.e.f. |
vested with the |
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29/08/2022) |
responsibilities to |
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Mr. Pratik |
Chairman |
function as per SEBI |
5 |
Surendrakumar Shah |
Guidelines and |
Ms. Nidhi Jain |
Member |
recommends to the Board Compensate Package for the Managing Director. I also reviews from til to time the overall Compensation structure and relate policies with a view |
i t me d to |
5 |
attract, motivate and retain employees. |
The Company Secretary has acted as the Secretary to the Committee.
The Committee is empowered with the role and powers as prescribed under Regulation 19 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company. The Committee also acts in terms of reference and directions of the Board from time-to-time.
The Board of Directors has framed âRemuneration and Nomination Policyâ which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. This policy also lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The said Policy is annexed herewith as Annexure - II to this report.
(III) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
During the year under review, the committee was re-constituted on 29th August, 2022 by appointment of Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani as a Chairperson of committee in place of Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah who resigned from his office of directorship and membership w.e.f. 29th August, 2022. Hence, presently, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani, as a Chairperson; Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi and Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah as members of the Audit committee.
Moreover, during the financial year 2022-2023, 04 (Four) meetings of Stakeholders Relationship Committee were held on 28th May, 2022; 29th August, 2022; 9th November, 2022; and 13th February, 2023.
The below table highlights the composition and attendance of the members of the Committee. The requisite quorum was present at the Meeting.
NAME OF MEMBERS |
DESIGNATION |
MEETINGS ATTENDED |
Mr. Hetang Arunkumar Shah (Upto 29/08/2022) |
Chairman |
1 |
Mrs. Hetal Harshal Somani (w.e.f. 29/08/2022) |
Chairman |
3 |
Mr. Pratik Surendrakumar Shah |
Member |
4 |
Mr. Sukumar Reddy Garlapathi |
Member |
4 |
The Company Secretary has acted as the Secretary to the Committee.
The SRC Committee deals with stakeholder relations and redressal of investors'' complaints pertaining to share transfer, non-receipt of annual reports, dividend payments, issue of duplicate share certificate, transmission of shares and other miscellaneous complaints. In accordance with Regulation 6 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has authorized the Company''s Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) PURVA SHAREGISTRY (INDIA) PVT. LTD. to approve the share transfers / transmissions and to comply with other formalities in relation thereto in coordination with the Compliance Officer of the Company. All the investors'' complaints, which cannot be settled at the level RTA and the Compliance Officer, will be placed before the Committee for final settlement.
The detailed particulars of Stakeholders complaints handled by the Company and its Registrar & Share Transfer Agent during the year 2022-23 are as under:
OPENING AT |
RECEIVED |
PENDING AT |
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NATURE OF |
THE BEGINNING |
DURING |
REDRESSED |
THE END OF |
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COMPLAINTS |
OFYEAR |
THE |
YEAR |
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YEAR |
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Non-receipt of Share Certificate |
Nil |
Nil |
-- |
Nil |
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Non-receipt of Dividend/ Interest/ Redemption Warrant |
Nil |
Nil |
-- |
Nil |
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Non-receipt of Annual Report |
Nil |
Nil |
-- |
Nil |
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Others |
Nil |
Nil |
-- |
Nil |
|
Total |
Nil |
Nil |
-- |
Nil |
21. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION BY THE BOARD
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, a structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration the various aspects of the Board''s functioning, composition of the Board and its Committees, culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance. The performance evaluation of the Directors was completed during the year under review.
The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors and Non-Executive Director. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
22. DIRECTORS TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION
The Company undertakes and makes necessary provision of an appropriate induction programme for new Director(s) and ongoing training for existing Directors. The new Director(s) are introduced to the Company culture, through appropriate training programmes. Such kind of training programmes helps develop relationship of the directors with the Company and familiarize them with Company processes. The management provides such information and training either at the meeting of Board of Directors or at other places.
The induction process is designed to:
⢠build an understanding of the Company''s processes and
⢠fully equip Directors to perform their role on the Board effectively.
Upon appointment, Directors receive a Letter of Appointment setting out in detail, the terms of appointment, duties, responsibilities and expectations from them.
23. DETAILS OF FRAUD REPORT BY AUDITOR:
As per the statutory auditors'' report, no frauds u/s 143 (12) were reported for F.Y. 2022-23.
24. AUDITORS(I) STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s MAAK & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (FRN: 135024W), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 05 (Five) years from the conclusion of the 10th Annual General Meeting held on 30th September, 2021 till the conclusion of the 15th Annual General Meeting.
Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditor''s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditor''s Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Pursuant to Provision of Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors on recommendation of Audit Committee has appointed M/s. Shah Sanghvi & Associates and Company, Chartered Accountants as an Internal Auditor of Company. The Internal Auditors submit their reports on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Based on the report of internal audit function undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
a) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed Mr. Mukesh Jiwnani, Practicing Company Secretary and Proprietor of M/s. Mukesh J. & Associates, to conduct Secretarial Audit of the company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2023.
b) Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Mukesh J. & Associates, Company Secretaries in Form MR- 3 is annexed herewith as Annexure IV and forms an integral part of this Report.
Further, the below table provides a brief on clarification provided by the management in respect of observations made by secretarial auditor in the Secretarial Audit for the year ended 31st March, 2023:
Reference No. |
Secretarial Auditor''s Observations |
Com |
any''s Reply |
2 |
As required under regulation 13 of SEBI (LODR), 2015, The Listed Entity is required to file with the recognized stock exchange(s) on a quarterly basis, within twenty one days from the end of each quarter, a statement giving the number of investor complaints pending at the beginning of the quarter, those received during the quarter, disposed of during the quarter and those remaining unresolved at the end of the quarter, However the Company has not filed such statement for the quarter ended 30th September, 2022 within 21 days from the end of the quarter. |
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25. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The company has in place Internal Financial Control system, commensurate with size & complexity of its operations to ensure proper recording of financial and operational information & compliance of various internal controls & other regulatory & statutory compliances. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Internal Auditors'' comprising of professional Chartered Accountants monitor & evaluate the efficacy of Internal Financial Control system in the company, its compliance with operating system, accounting procedures & policies at all the locations of the company. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective actions taken. Audit plays a key role in providing assurance to the Board of Directors. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
26. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
As the Company is not having net worth of Rupees Five Hundred Crores or more, or turnover of Rupees One Thousand Crores or more or a Net Profit of Rupees Five Crores or more during any financial year,
The Company is not required to comply with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 with the regard to the formation of the CSR Committee and undertaking of Social Expenditure as required under the said Section.
27. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND JOINT VENTURES
During the year under review, the Company has made 100% acquisition in one of its group companies namely; Sumathi Corporate Services Private Limited and consequently the said company has become, the Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Caspian Corporate Services Limited.
Consequently, now the company is required to give disclosure in Form AOC-1 pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 129 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The same is annexed as Annexure - V to the report.
28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis, in the ordinary course of business and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
There were no materially significant Related Party Transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are repetitive in nature.
A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions, if any. The Company has adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy.
The details have been enclosed pursuant to clause (h) of subsection (3) of Section 134 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 - ''AOC-2''-Annexure VI.
29. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY THE COMPANY:
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments, if any taken or given, have been disclosed in the financial Statement for the F.Y. 2022-23.
30. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the following material changes and commitments have taken place affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
> The company has received approval from the stock exchange (BSE Limited) for re -classification of certain existing promoters to public category under Regulation 31A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; (Application dated: 26/02/2022).
> During the year under review; the company after having obtained shareholder approval vide approved by the shareholders vide an Extraordinary General Meeting dated 27th January, 2023 and on receipt of requisite approval from the stock exchange (BSE Limited) has made acquisition of 45,00,000 (Forty Five Lakh) equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each representing 100% paid-up share capital ("Purchase Shares") of SUMATHI CORPORATE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, an existing Group Company, for a total purchase consideration of Rs. 13,37,42,280/- (Rupees Thirteen Crore Thirty Seven Lakh Forty Two Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty Only) partly by way of swap of equity shares and partly by way of cash consideration on a preferential basis (âPreferential Issueâ).
> Furthermore, pursuant to the above acquisition; now the company has a new wholly owned subsidiary company i.e. SUMATHI CORPORATE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED w.e.f. 16th March, 2023. Accordingly, as a result of such acquisition made in the last quarter of financial year 2022-23, the company has prepared this year''s financial statements on a consolidated basis and further, the company shall prepare its financial statement on consolidated basis only.
31. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In pursuance to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any.
The Company promotes ethical behavior in all its business activities and has adopted a mechanism of reporting illegal or unethical behavior. The Company has a whistle blower policy wherein the employees are free to report violations of laws, rules, regulations or unethical conduct to their immediate supervisor or such other person as may be notified by the management to the employees / workers. The mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of directors and employees who avail of the mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in the exceptional cases. The confidentiality of those reporting violation is maintained and they are not subjected to any discriminatory practice. However, no violation of laws or unethical conduct etc. was brought to the notice of the Management or Audit Committee during the year ended 31st March, 2023. We affirm that during the financial year 2022-23, no employee or director was denied access to the Audit Committee.
Your Company has an elaborated Risk Management procedure and adopted systematic approach to mitigate risk associated with accomplishment of objectives, operations, revenues and regulations. Your Company believes that this would ensure mitigating steps proactively and help to achieve stated objectives. The entity''s objectives can be viewed in the context of four categories Strategic, Operations, Reporting and Compliance. The Risk Management process of the Company focuses on three elements, viz. (1) Risk Assessment; (2) Risk Management; (3) Risk Monitoring.
Audit Committee has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company''s enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risk that the organization faces. The key risks and mitigating actions are also placed before the Audit Committee of the Company. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee. The Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company''s internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations, including those relating to strengthening of the Company''s risk m anagement policies and systems.
33. POLICY ON PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Your company believes in providing a healthy, safe and harassment-free workplace for all its employees. Further company ensures that every women employee is treated with dignity and respect.
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy as per the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
Your Directors further states that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
34. Details of Application made or proceeding pending under Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code 2016
During the year under the review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in the name of the company under the insolvency and bankruptcy code, 2016.
35. Details of Difference between valuation amount on one time settlement and valuation while availing loan from banks and financial institutions.
During the year under the review, there has been no one time settlement of loans taken from banks and financial institutions.
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. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under ESOS.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company operations in future.
The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, cooperation and support received by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, clients, suppliers and business associates. The directors are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.
Mar 31, 2018
The Directors feel great pleasure in presenting 07th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31" March, 2018.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: (Amount in Rs.)
S. No. |
Particulars |
Current Year ended 31st March, 2018 |
Previous Year ended 31st March, 2017 |
1. |
Total Revenue (Net) |
33,68,710 |
15,13,684 |
2. |
Profit before Depreciation & Amortization Expenses, Finance Cost and Tax |
18,02,177 |
1,85,613 |
3. |
Less : Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
- |
74,738 |
4 |
Finance Cost |
- |
- |
5. |
Profit before Tax |
18,02,177 |
1,10,875 |
6. |
Less: Provision for Tax |
(3,54,000) |
(21,127) |
7. |
MAT Credit Entitlement |
3,43,405 |
4,16,940 |
8. |
Profit after Tax |
17,91,582 |
5,06,688 |
9. |
Less :Prior period Tax Adjustment |
- |
(67,346) |
10. |
Profit for the year |
17,91,582 |
4,39,342 |
11. |
Balance of Profit as per last Balance Sheet |
24,32,730 |
19,93,388 |
12. |
Balance Available for Appropriation |
42,24,312 |
24,32,730 |
13. |
Balance of Profit carried to Balance Sheet |
42,24,312 |
24,32,730 |
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
During the year under review, the Company''s Gross Revenue from operations stood at Rs. 33,68,710/- compared with Rs. 15,13,684/- in the previous year. The Operating Profit before tax stood at Rs. 18,02,177 /- as against Rs. 1,10,875/- in the Previous Year. The Net Profit for the year stood at Rs.17,91,582/-against Rs.4,39,342/-reported in the Previous Year.
The Company continued to operate in the business of offering advisory services on several financial and corporate issues and there was no change in business activities. There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report.
DIVIDEND AND RESERVES:
The Board has not recommended any dividend for Financial Year (FY) 2017-18 in view of the current market outlook; and in order to preserve cash. In view of the exceptional circumstances during the FY2017-18, and the good reserves position, no amount has been transferred to reserves.
SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
There was no change in share capital of the Company during the FY 2017-18. The paid up equity share capital of your Company as on 31s March, 2018 is Rs. 3,10,54,810/- (Rupees Three Crores Ten Lakhs Fifty Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Ten only) divided into 3,10,54,810 Equity shares of the face value of Re. 1/-(Rupee One) each. The said shares are listed on BSE Limited.
MANAGEMENTDISCUSSIONSANDANALYSIS:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company, as required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as ''Listing Regulations'') and as approved by the Board of Directors, is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
As required by Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as Annexure -1 to this report. Further, as required by amended Section 134(3)(a), the annual return referred to in sub-section (3) of section 92 will be placed on Company''s website viz. www.intellivatecapitaladvisors.in after conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTORS''RESPONSIBILITYSTATEMENT:
To the best of knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statement in terms of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013:
a. that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for theyear ended 31" March, 2018, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. that 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 of the company for that period;
c. that the directors have 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;
d. the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. that 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; and
f. that the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
As per the provisions of Regulation 15(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the provisions related to Corporate Governance as specified in Regulations 17,18,19,20, 21,22,23,24,25,26,27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply to a listed entity having paid up Share Capital not exceeding Rupees Ten Crores and Net worth not exceeding Rupees Twenty Five Crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
As on the last day of the previous financial year, the paid up Share Capital and Net worth of the Company was below the threshold limits stated above, thereby presently the Company is not required to comply with the above provisions of Corporate Governance.
Accordingly, the Report on Corporate Governance and Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are not made a part of the Annual Report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING /OUTGO:
Details regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are stated below:
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, details regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo for the year under review are as follows:
A. Conservation of Energy
a. Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy-The Operations of the Company do not consume energy intensively However, Company continues to implement prudent practices for saving electricity and other energy resources in day-to-day activities.
b. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy - Though the activities undertaken by the Company are not energy intensive, the Company shall explore alternative sources of energy, as and when the necessity arises.
B. Technology Absorption
a. The efforts made towards technology absorption - The Company continues to take prudential measures in respect of technology absorption, adaptation and take innovative steps to use the scarce resources effectively.
b. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) -Not Applicable
C. The Particulars of Foreign Exchange and Outgo for the year under review are:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars |
Year ended 31st March, 2018 |
Year ended 31st March, 2017 |
Foreign exchange earning |
Nil |
Nil |
Foreign exchange Outgo |
Nil |
Nil |
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEESAND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
During the year under review, no employee was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits as prescribed under provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTORS:
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 (1)(b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Independent Directors have been appointed fora period of five years and shall not be liable to retire by rotation.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vipul Modi, Non-Executive Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment and your Board recommends his re-appointment.
As stipulated under the Regulation 36 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed are given in the Notice convening 07th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Board of Directors of the Company appointed:
- Ms. Varsha Choithani as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 11th August, 2017 upon recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Mr. Kaushal Gandhi as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 11th August, 2017 upon recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company/ business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. A tentative annual calendar of the Board and Committee Meetings is informed to the Directors in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings.
The notice of meeting of Directors and Committees is given well in advance to all the Directors of the Company. The agenda of the Board / Committee meetings is circulated not less than 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. The agenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meeting to enable the Directors to take an informed decision.
During the year under review, 04 (Four) Board Meetings were convened and held on 30th May 2017, 11th August, 2018, 14th November, 2017 and 14th February 2018 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Name of Director |
Category |
Meetings held during Year |
Meetings attended |
Mrs. Leena Modi |
Managing Director |
4 |
4 |
Mr. Vipul Modi |
Non-Executive Director |
4 |
4 |
Mr. Siddharth Shah |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
Mr. Venkateswara Rao |
Independent Director |
4 |
4 |
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
As stipulated by the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on 14th February, 2018 to review, among other things, the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as whole, evaluation of the performance of the Chairman and the flow of communication between the Board and the management of the Company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Company''s Board has the following Committees:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholders Relationship Committee
(I) AUDITCOMMITTEE:
The Company through its Board of Directors has constituted Audit Committee as per the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the financial year 2017-18,04 (Four) meetings of Audit Committee were held on 30th May, 2017,11th August, 2017,14th November, 2017, and 14th February, 2018. The table below highlights the composition and attendance of the Members of the Committee. The requisite quorum was present at all the Meetings.
Name of Members |
Designation |
Meetings attended |
Mr. Siddharth Shah |
Chairman |
4 |
Mr. Venkateswara Rao |
Member |
4 |
Mr. Vipul Modi |
Member |
4 |
The Company Secretary shall act as the Secretary to the Committee.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee shall include but not limited to the following:
a) To recommend the appointment/re-appointment/ re-placement and terms of appointment of the Auditors of the Company.
b) To review and monitor Auditor''s independence and performance and effectiveness of audit process.
c) To review with the Management the Quarterly Financial Results before submission to the Board for approval.
d) Review the adequacy of internal control system. Finding of any internal investigations by the internal auditors in to matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the Board.
e) Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related parties.
f) Reviewing the Company''s risk management policy.
g) To scrutinize inter-corporate loans and investments made by the Company.
h) To evaluate the Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management Systems.
i) To carry out valuation of undertakings and the assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary.
j) To review, with the management, performance of Statutory and Internal Auditors, adequacy of the Internal Control System.
k) To review the functioning of the Whistle Blower Mechanism.
l) To approve appointment of Chief Financial Officer after assessing the qualifications, experience and background etc. of the candidate.
m) To carry out any other function, as may be assigned to Audit Committee pursuant to any amendments to the Listing Regulations and the applicable provisions of the Act.
n) To oversee the Company''s financial reporting process and disclosure of the financial information to ensure that the financial statements are correct, sufficient and creditable.
o) To review the following information/document:
- Management Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operation;
- Statement of significant related party transactions (as defined by the Audit Committee), submitted by management;
- Management letter/letters of internal control weakness issued by the Statutory Auditors;
- Internal audit reports relating to internal control weakness;
- Quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, if applicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1) of the Listing Regulations.
(II) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Company through its Board of Directors has constituted Nomination and remuneration Committee (hereinafter referred as âNRCâ) as per the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the financial year 2017-18,02 (Two) meeting of NRC was held on 30th May, 2017and 11thAugust2017.
The table below highlights the composition and attendance of the Members of the Committee. The requisite quorum was present at the Meeting.
Name of Members |
Designation |
Meetings attended |
Mr. Siddharth Shah |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Venkateswara Rao |
Member |
2 |
Mr. Vipul Modi |
Member |
2 |
The Company Secretary shall act as the Secretary to the Committee
The broad terms of reference of the NRC, as approved by the Board, are in compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013whichare as follows:
a) To lay down criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and recommend to the Board of Directors a policy relating to the remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
b) To formulate a criteria for evaluation of performance of Independent Directors and the Board of Directors.
c) To recommend remuneration to be paid to a Director for any service rendered by him to the Company which are of a professional nature and provide an opinion, whether such Director possess the requisite qualification for the practice of such profession.
d) To identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed in Senior Management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the Board of Directors their appointment and removal.
e) To decide whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the Independent Director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of Independent Directors.
f) To recommend to the Board the appointment and removal of the Directors, including Independent Directors.
g) Carrying out functions as delegated by the Board of Directors from time to time.
The Board of Directors has framed âRemuneration and Nomination Policyâ which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. This policy also lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The said Policy is annexed herewith as Annexure- II to this report.
(III) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Company through its Board of Directors has constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee as per the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the financial year 2017-18, 04 (Four) meetings of Stakeholders Relationship Committee were held on 30th May, 2017,11th August, 2017,14th November, 2017 and 14th February, 2018.
The table below highlights the composition and attendance of the Members of the Committee. The requisite quorum was present at all the Meetings.
Name of Members |
Designation |
Meetings attended |
Mr. Venkateswara Rao |
Chairman |
4 |
Mr. Siddharth Shah |
Member |
4 |
Mrs. Leena Modi |
Member |
4 |
The Company Secretary shall act as the Secretary to the Committee. Ms. Varsha Choithani, Company Secretary, is designated as the âCompliance Officerâ who oversees the redressal of the stakeholders'' grievances.
Stakeholders Relationship Committee is empowered to oversee the redressal of Stakeholders complaints pertaining to transfer of shares, non-receipt of annual reports, non-receipt of declared dividends, issue of duplicate certificates, transmission /demat/ remat of shares and other miscellaneous grievances.
The detailed particulars of Stakeholders complaints handled by the Company and its Registrar & Share Transfer Agent during the year2017-18 are asunder:
Nature of Complaints |
Opening at the beginning of year |
Received during the year |
Redressed |
Pending at the end of year |
Non-receipt of Share Certificate |
Nil |
Nil |
- |
Nil |
Non-receipt of Dividend/ Interest/ Redemption Warrant |
Nil |
Nil |
- |
Nil |
Non-receipt of Annual Report |
Nil |
Nil |
- |
Nil |
Others |
Nil |
Nil |
- |
Nil |
Total |
Nil |
Nil |
- |
Nil |
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION BYTHEBOARD:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its own performance and that of its Committees and individual directors. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors and the Executive Directors of the Company were evaluated by the Independent Directors of the Company in a separate meeting of Independent Directors held during the year.
The Company has devised criteria for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board/Committees, and other individual Directors which includes criteria for performance evaluation of Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors. Performance evaluation has been carried out as per the âPolicy on Criteria for performance appraisal/ evaluation process of Independent Directors and Boardâ.
Annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees and of individual directors has been made. The Board has devised questionnaire to evaluate the performances of each of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors. Such questions are prepared considering the business of the Company and the expectations that the Board have from each of the Directors. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
DIRECTORS TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION:
The Company undertakes and makes necessary provision of an appropriate induction programme for new Director(s) and ongoing training for existing Directors. The new Director(s) are introduced to the Company culture, through appropriate training programmes. Such kind of training programmes helps develop relationship of the directors with the Company and familiarize them with Company processes. The management provides such information and training either at the meeting of Board of Directors or at other places.
The induction process is designed to:
- build an understanding of the Company''s processes and
- fully equip Directors to perform their role on the Board effectively
Upon appointment, Directors receive a Letter of Appointment setting out in detail, the terms of appointment, duties, responsibilities and expectations from them.
AUDITORS:
(I) STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s. J. B. Dudhela & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (FRN: 102777W), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 04 (Four) years from the conclusion of the 04th Annual General Meeting held on 21" September, 2015 till the conclusion of the 08th Annual General Meeting, subject to ratification by Members at every subsequent Annual General Meeting.
Members are requested to note that, vide Notification dated 07th May, 2018 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, ratification of the Appointment of Statutory Auditors at every Annual General Meeting is no longer required. Hence, approval of the Members for the ratification of Auditor''s appointment is not being sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditor''s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditor''s Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
(II) INTERNAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to Provision of Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors on recommendation of Audit Committee has re-appointed M/s. I. P. Mehta and Co., Chartered Accountants as an Internal Auditor of Company. Internal Auditors submits their reports on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Based on the report of internal audit function undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
(III) SECRETARIALAUDITORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed Mrs. Sandhya Malhotra, Proprietor, M/s. SRM & Co., Company Secretaries (C.P No. 9928), to conduct Secretarial Audit for the year ended on 31" March, 2018.
Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. SRM & Co., Company Secretaries (C.PNo. 9928), in Form MR-3 is annexed herewith as Annexure - III and forms an integral part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
INTERNAL CONTROLSYSTEMSANDTHEIRADEQUACY:
The company has in place Internal Financial Control system, commensurate with size & complexity of its operations to ensure proper recording of financial and operational information & compliance of various internal controls & other regulatory & statutory compliances. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Internal Auditors'' comprising of professional Chartered Accountants monitor & evaluate the efficacy of Internal Financial Control system in the company, its compliance with operating system, accounting procedures & policies at all the locations of the company. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective actions taken. Audit plays a key role in providing assurance to the Board of Directors. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYINITIATIVES:
As the Company is not having net worth of rupees five hundred Crores or more, or turnover of rupees one thousand Crores or more or a net profit of rupees five Crores or more during any financial year, therefore, the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 with the regard to the formation of the CSR Committee and undertaking of Social Expenditure are not applicable to your Company.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATE COMPANIESAND JOINTVENTURES:
As Company does not have any Subsidiaries or Associates Companies or Joint ventures, it is not required to give disclosure in FormAOC-1 Pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 129 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
RELATED PARTYTRANSACTIONS:
The Company has formulated a policy on Related Party Transactions for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. The said policy on Related Party Transactions is approved by the Board. During the year ended on 31âtMarch, 2018, our company has entered into transactions with related parties as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with applicable rules made thereunder, which were in the ordinary course of business & on arms'' length basis & in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules issued thereunder.
During the year ended on 31s March, 2018, there were no transactions with related parties which qualify as material transactions. The details of the related party transactions as required under Accounting Standard-18 are set out in Note 20.1 to the Audited Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BYTHE COMPANY:
Your Company has not given any loans, directly or indirectly or guarantees or provided any security or made any investments during the year under review covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
VIGILMECHANISM/WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY:
In pursuance to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any.
The Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its business activities and has adopted a mechanism of reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company has a whistle blower policy wherein the employees are free to report violations of laws, rules, regulations or unethical conduct to their immediate supervisor or such other person as maybe notified by the management to the employees/workers. The mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of directors and employees who avail of the mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in the exceptional cases. The confidentiality of those reporting violation is maintained and they are not subjected to any discriminatory practice. However, no violation of laws or unethical conduct etc. was brought to the notice of the Management or Audit Committee during the year ended 31" March, 2018. We affirm that during the financial year 2017-18, no employee or director was denied access to the Audit Committee.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Your Company has an elaborated risk Management procedure and adopted systematic approach to mitigate risk associated with accomplishment of objectives, operations, revenues and regulations. Your Company believes that this would ensure mitigating steps proactively and help to achieve stated objectives. The entity''s objectives can be viewed in the context of four categories Strategic, Operations, Reporting and Compliance. The Risk Management process of the Company focuses on three elements, viz. (1) Risk Assessment; (2) Risk Management; (3) Risk Monitoring.
Audit Committee has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company''s enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risk that the organisation faces. The key risks and mitigating actions are also placed before the Audit Committee of the Company. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee. The Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company''s internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations, including those relating to strengthening of the Company''s risk management policies and systems.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE:
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. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under ESOS.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company operations in future.
Your Directors further states that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, cooperation and support received by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, clients, suppliers and business associates. The directors are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.
By order of the Board of the Directors
For Intellivate Capital Advisors Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Vipul Modi Leena Modi
Place: Mumbai Director Managing Director
Date: 9th August, 2018 DIN: 00796116 DIN: 00796382
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Shareholders,
Intellivate Capital Advisors Limited.
The Directors are pleased to present their 3-Annual Report to gether
with audited account statement for the year ended on the 31-March,
2014.
1. BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
The Company''s financial result for the year ended on the 31- March,
2014 is as under:
Current Year Previous Year
S. Particulars (in Rs. lacs) (in Rs. lacs)
No.
i) Total Receipt 15,14,993 25,90,355
ii) Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation 4,51,374 2,42,668
iii) Depreciation 1,48,080 1,48,080
iv) Profit/(Loss) Before Tax 3,03,294 94,588
a. Provision for Income Tax 91,000 18,200
b. Deferred TaxAssets/Liabilities/
MATCredit 2,901 (2,901)
c. Fringe Benefit Tax - -
v) Profit /(Loss) after tax 2,09,393 79,289
vi) Profit/(Loss) brought forward
from previous year (s) 14,287 (65,001)
vii) Balance carried to the Balance
Sheet 2,23,681 14,287
2. DIVIDEND:
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year
2013-14.
3. OPERATIONS:
During the year under review, your company has recorded total income of
Rs. 15,14,993/- showing a decrease as compared to last year, despite
that company recorded a profit of Rs.2,09,393/-. The detailed
information on all business activities of the company is provided in
the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
4. AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s J. B. Dudhela &Co., Chartered Accountants, the auditors of the
company are retiring at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting of the company and being eligible offer themselves for
reappointment as Auditors. The Company has received certificate to the
effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the limit
prescribed under Section 141 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Auditor''s Report is self-explanatory and needs no clarification.
5. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, the Company did not have any employee
attracting provisions of Section 134 (3) (e) of the Companies Act,
2013.
6. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The Company did not have any activity related to conservation of
energy, technology absorption. There were neither a foreign exchange
earnings nor outgo during the year under review within the provisions
of section 134(3)(m) of Companies act, 2013.
7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report is prepared in accordance
with the requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered
into with the Stock Exchanges, and forms part of this Annual Report.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Corporate Governance Report along with the Auditor''s Certificate
confirming Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance forms
part of this report.
9. INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Your company continues to provide prompt investor service through quick
resolution of investor grievances. Your company has designated an
exclusive email id viz. [email protected], to enable
the investors to post their grievances and the company to monitor its
redressal. The company is also registered at the SCORES website of
SEBI, where we take regular updates on any grievance posted, which so
far has been NIL. The company has paid Annual Listing fees to the Stock
Exchange for the Financial year 2013-14.
The members are requested to refer to General Shareholder''s Information
given in Corporate Governance Report appended to this Report.
10. FIXED DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits within the meaning of
the provisions of Section 73(1) of the Act read with the Companies Act
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975. Therefore, no amount on account
of principal or interest on Public Deposits was outstanding as on the
Date ofthe Balance Sheet.
11. DIRECTORS:
The Board has two Independent Directors and two Executive Directors. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association ofthe Company, Mrs. Leena Vipul Modi retire by rotation at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible off herself
for re-appointment. The Board recommends re-appointment of Mrs. Leena
Vipul Modi.
12. COMPLIAN CECERTIFICATE
The Compliance Certificate under section 383A of the Act, and Rule 3 of
the Companies (Compliance Certificate) Rules, 2001 is issued by SRM
&Co., Practicing Company Secretary and forms part of this Report.
13. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The relations between the employees and the Management have remained
cordial.
14. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As required under the provisions of section 134 (5), of the Companies
Act, 2013, your Directors state that:
1. In preparation of Annual Accounts the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departure there from.
2. They had selected such accounting policies and applied them
constantly and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs ofthe
company at the end ofthe financial year and that of profit of the
company for that period.
3. They had taken proper and sufficient care of maintenance of
adequate accounting records so as to safeguard the company''s assets and
to detect fraud and irregularities.
4. They have prepared the annual accounts of the company on a going
concern basis.
15. JOINT VENTURE AND SUBSIDIARIES
During the year under review, there was no joint venture or
subsidiaries being formed and hence no reporting under the provisions
of Section 129(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, (the Accounts and other
information ofthe subsidiaries) is not required.
16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Board wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the continued
co-operation, encouragement and support extended by the shareholders,
financial institutions and bankers of the company. The Board also
wishes to express their deep appreciation of the dedicated services
ofthe officers, staff and workers of the company.
For & on behalf of the Board of Directors
Intellivate Capital Advisors Limited
Sd/-
Place : Mumbai Vipul Modi
Date : 13th August 2014 Director
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