Mar 31, 2025
The Board of Directors of your Company takes pleasure in presenting the Thirtieth (30th) Boardâs Report of Ishan International Limited (the âCompanyâ), on the business and operations of the Company together with Audited Standalone Financial Statements and the Auditorâs Report thereon for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
This Boardâs report states compliance of the provisions of The Companies Act, 2013, (the âActâ), Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) as amended and other laws applicable to the Company.
The financial performance of the Company for the current financial year 2024-25 as compared to previous financial year 2023-24 is summarized as follows:
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(Amount in Rs. Lakhs) |
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Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
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Revenue from Operations |
7,265.34 |
3,012.86 |
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Other Income |
89.50 |
138.93 |
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Total Revenue |
7,354.83 |
3,151.79 |
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Material cost |
6,738.68 |
2,261.62 |
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Changes in inventories of work-in-progress & Raw Materials |
(162) |
(23.57) |
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Employee benefits expense |
208.35 |
218.89 |
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Finance Cost |
54.82 |
59.32 |
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Depreciation and amortization Expenses |
15.38 |
16.20 |
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Other Expenses |
310.37 |
534.92 |
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Total Expenses |
7,325.98 |
3,067.37 |
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Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax |
28.85 |
84.43 |
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Less: Extraordinary Items |
- |
- |
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Profit before tax |
28.85 |
84.43 |
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Less: Tax Expenses |
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Current Tax |
5.92 |
50.10 |
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Deferred Tax Liabilities / Assets |
1.44 |
(21.68) |
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Earlier Year Tax Expenses/ (Income) |
- |
(123) |
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Profit /(Loss) for the period from continuing operations |
21.49 |
57.23 |
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Other Comprehensive Income |
1.66 |
4.06 |
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Profit/ (Loss) for the period |
23.16 |
61.29 |
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Earnings per Equity Share |
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Basic |
0.01 |
0.03 |
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Diluted |
0.01 |
0.03 |
THE STATE OF COMPANYâS AFFAIRS
During the financial year under, revenue from operations stood at Rs. 7,265.34 Lakhs, more than double as compared of Rs. 3,012.86 Lakhs in the previous financial year. With the increase of revenue from operations, total expenses also saw a significant rise, reaching to Rs. 7,325.98 Lakhs as compared from Rs. 3,067.37 Lakhs in the previous financial year. Despite the strong growth in operational performance, the profits after tax declined notably to Rs. 23.16 Lakhs as compared from Rs. 61.29 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND CHANGES IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
The Company is engaged in the business of contracting of machinery and engineering projects and there is no change in the nature of business during the financial year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS EFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
No material changes or commitments effecting the financial position of the Company has occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements pertains and up to the date of this report.
Considering the modest profits and the Companyâs ongoing need for funds to support business growth and expansion, the Board of Directors did not recommend any dividend for the financial year under review. This decision reflects the managementâs strategic intent to reinvest the Companyâs earnings to support its long-term objectives, reinforce its market position and increase of shareholders value.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors did not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to any reserves. Hence, the amount of profits has been carried forward to the Statement of Profit and Loss. A detailed note on the same is provided in Note No. 14 of the Notes to Annual Audited Standalone Financial Statements, forming part of this Annual Report.
COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS HOLDING, SUBSIDIARIES. JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year under review, no Company became or ceased as holding, subsidiary, joint venture and associate companies of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 92(3), 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, copy of the Annual Return of the Company prepared in accordance with Section 92(1) of the Act read with Rule 11 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 in Form MGT-7 can be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link www.ishanglobal.com.
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEWBOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company has constituted its Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof.
The Board has played a crucial role in strategic decision-making, driving the Company towards growth and reinforcing strong corporate governance.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors met 7 (Seven) times as on April 06, 2024, July 04, 2024, August 30, 2024, November 01, 2024, November 14, 2024, March 07, 2025 and March 15, 2025.
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ATTENDANCE |
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S. No. |
Dates of Board Meetings |
Total No. of Directors as on the Date of Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
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1 |
April 06, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
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2 |
July 04, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
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3 |
August 30, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
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4 |
November 01, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
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5 |
November 14, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
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6 |
March 07, 2025 |
5 |
5 |
100% |
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7 |
March 15, 2025 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
CHANGES TN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW TO TILL DATE
During the financial year under review, there was no change in the composition of the Board of Directors.
However, after the closure of the financial year, the followings changes were occurred:
1. Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi (DIN: 01603093), Independent Director of the Company, has tendered his resignation from the directorship due to his pre-occupation w.e.f. June 27, 2025.
2. Based on recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Mr. Salil Srivastava (DIN-11270865), has been proposed for appointment as Additional NonExecutive Independent Director of the Company in the Board Meeting held on September 02, 2025 and his appointment is being propose before the members at ensuing 30th Annual General Meeting as Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of 5 (five) financial years.
DIRECTOR LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION AND SUBSEQUENT REAPPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions of the Act, read with the Articles of Association of the Company, Ms. Neelam Gupta, Director & CFO of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing 30th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for reappointment. The Board of Directors of the Company, recommends her re-appointment for consideration by the members of the Company at the ensuing 30th Annual General Meeting.
A brief profile, expertise and other details as required to be disclosed pursuant to Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and SS-2 (Secretarial Standards on General Meetings) issued by Institute of Company Secretaries is annexed to the notice of ensuing 30th Annual General Meeting.
STATEMENT ON DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER SUB SECTION (6) OF SECTION 149 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has, inter alia, received the declaration from all the Independent Directors in which they confirmed that they met the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules and regulations made thereunder and complied with the code of Independent Directors prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act. The Directors have further confirmed that they are not debarred from holding the office of director under any SEBI order or under the order of any such authority.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold high standards of integrity required to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment, free from any external influence.
COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD AND NUMBER OF MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEWCOMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board Committees are integral to the Company''s governance system and are formed to address specific areas/activities as required by relevant regulations. These Committees act as authorized agents of the Board, adhering to their terms of reference that outline their purpose, objectives, and responsibilities. Accordingly, the Company has constituted 3 Board Committees with adequate delegation of power to focus on issues and ensure expedient resolution of matters and for providing recommendation to the Board.
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as Secretaries of the Committees. The committees meet often as per the statutory requirements.
During the financial year under review, all the recommendations / suggestions were accepted by the Board.
A. AUDIT COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
The Company has duly constituted Audit Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof. During the financial year, the composition of Audit Committee was as follows:
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S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
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1 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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2 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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3 |
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
There was no change in the composition of Audit Committee during the year. However, after the financial year, due to resignation of Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi (DIN: 01603093), Independent Director and member of the committee and appointment of Mr. Salil Srivastava (DIN-11270865), the composition of the Committee has been changed.
During the financial year under review, the Audit Committee members met 5 (Five) times as on July 04, 2024, November 01, 2024, November 14, 2024, March 07, 2025 and March 15, 2025.
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ATTENDANCE |
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S. No. |
Dates of Committee Meetings |
Total No. of Directors on the Date of Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
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1 |
July 04, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
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2 |
November 01, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
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3 |
November 14, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
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4 |
March 07, 2025 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
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5 |
March 15, 2025 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
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B. COMP The Co the requ amendm financia |
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEETING |
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OSITION mpany has duly constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with lirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any nents thereof. The composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee for the l year under review was as follows: |
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S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
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1 |
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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2 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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3 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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There was no change in the composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee. However, after the financial year, due to resignation of Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi (DIN: 01603093), Independent Director and member of the committee and appointment of Mr. Salil Srivastava (DIN-11270865), the composition of the Committee has been changed.
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The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met one (1) time as on March 07, 2025. ATTENDANCE |
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S. No. |
Date of Committee Meetings |
Total No. of Directors as on the Date of the Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
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1 |
March 07, 2025 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
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C. STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE COMPOSITION The Company has duly constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof. The composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee for the financial year under review was as follows: |
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S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
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1 |
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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2 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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3 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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4 |
Neelam Gupta |
Member |
Executive Director |
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There was no change in the composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee. However, after the financial year, due to resignation of Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi (DIN: 01603093), Independent Director and member of the committee composition of the Committee has been changed.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee met one (1) time as on March 07, 2025.
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ATTENDANCE |
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S. No. |
Date of Committee Meeting |
Total No. of Directors as on the Date of the Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
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1 |
March 07, 2025 |
4 |
3 |
75% |
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CHANGE IN KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL |
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During the financial year under review, there was no change in the Key Managerial Personnel. However, after the financial year, Ms. Divya, Company Secretary & Compliance Office has resigned w.e.f. August 11, 2025. COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL |
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AT THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR At the end of the financial year under review, the composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel was as follows: |
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Mr. Shantanu Srivastava (DIN: 00022662) |
Chairman, Managing Director & CEO |
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Mrs. Neelam Gupta (DIN: 06823562) |
Director & CFO |
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Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje (DIN: 09607934) |
Independent Director |
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Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia (DIN: 03564903) |
Independent Director |
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Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi (DIN: 01603093) |
Independent Director |
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Ms. Divya (M. No. A68457) |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has in place Nomination and Remuneration Policy applicable to Directors, key managerial personnel and other employees. The policy aims to ensure that the persons appointed at such positions possesses requisite qualification, experience, expertise and the remuneration shall be reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate them and to run the Company successfully and relation of remuneration of performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks. Detailed policy of the Company on the terms & conditions for appointment and remuneration of Independent Directors has been placed at the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.ishanglobal.com.
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Independent Director shall in opinion of the Board, is a person of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience in the fields of finance, Marketing, Accounts, Taxation, law, governance and general management, so as to have a diverse Board.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has laid down the criteria for evaluation of the performance of the Chairman, Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole. Performance evaluation of the directors undertaken annually.
Performance Evaluation of each director was carried out by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on March 07, 2025. Further, the performance evaluation of the Chairman, the Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole was also carried out by the Independent Directors at a separately convened meeting held on March 28, 2025.
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors comprised the following key parameters:
i. Attendance in Board Meetings
ii. Quality of contribution to Board deliberations
iii. Strategic perspective or inputs regarding future growth of the Company and performance
iv. Effective communication with the management
v. Providing of prospective and feedbacks
vi. Commitment towards shareholders and other stakeholders
The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process and its outcomes.
SHARE CAPITAL AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
During the financial year under review, the Authorized Share Capital stands Rs. 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores only), divided into 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Three Crores) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each.
There was no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company.
During the financial year under review, the Paid-Up Share Capital stands Rs. 72,078,430 (Rupees Seven Crores Twenty Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty only) divided into 72,078,430 (Rupees Seven Crores Twenty Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each.
There was no change in the Paid-Up Share Capital of the Company.
SHARESA. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year under review.
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the financial year under review.
The Company has not issued any bonus shares during the financial year under review.
The Company has not provided any Employees Stock Option Scheme to the Employees.
The Company has not issued any right issue of shares during the year under review.
F. PRIVATE PLACEMENT/ PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT
During the financial year under review, the Company hasnât issued any shares under Private Placement/ Preferential Allotment.
DIRECTORâS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board hereby submits its responsibility Statement: â
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) 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.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
AUDIT AND AUDITORâS REPORT STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Hiren Buch Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No: 116131W) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 21, 2023, for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years, i.e., to hold office from the conclusion of the 28th Annual General Meeting held in 2023 till the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2028.
The Auditorsâ Report of Statutory Auditors on the Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, forms the part of Annual Report.
The Auditorsâ Report read together with Annexures does not contain any qualifications, reservations and adverse remarks.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on July 04, 2024 re-appointed M/s. Sunil K. Khanna & Co. (Firm Registration No. 000310N) as Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year 202425.
The Internal Audit Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualifications, reservations adverse remarks or disclaimers.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on July 04, 2024 re-appointed M/s Tanisha Srivastava & Associates, Company Secretary in Practice (M. No. 49947 and COP No. 20146) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 202425.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 received from Secretarial Auditor is annexed as Annexure-I to this Report and also forms the part of Annual Report. The Secretarial Auditor Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualifications, reservations adverse remarks or disclaimers.
Further, the Board of directors at their meeting held on May 22, 2025, considered and approved the appointment of M/s Tanisha Srivastava & Associates, Company Secretary in Practice (M. No. 49947 and COP No. 20146) as secretarial auditor, for a period of 5 financial years, commencing from financial year 2025-26 to 2029-30, subject to the approval of members at ensuing 30th Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the activity of our Company falls under Non-regulated sectors and hence, cost audit was not applicable to the Company for the financial year under review.
Hence, maintenance of cost records under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 was also not applicable on the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended to this Report as Annexure-II.
DETAILS TN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUBSECTION (12) OF SECTION 143 OF COMPANIES ACT. 2013 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
During the financial year under review, there was no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors pursuant to sub-section 12 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 to the central government or Audit Committee or the Board against any officers and employees of the Company, therefore nothing is to report by the Board under Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
The Company has given loan, guarantee and made investment within the compliance of the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. The notes with its reference are given in Notes to Agenda to the Annual Standalone Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SUB-SECTION (1) OF SECTION 188 OF COMPANIES ACT. 2013
There are no contracts or arrangement entered into by the Company with related parties as referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence sub-section (1) of Section 188 was not applicable and consequently Form AOC-2 is not required to be furnished.
All related party transactions that not are covered under sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 were entered into by the Company on armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions with the Companyâs Promoters, Directors, Management or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company.
During the financial year under review, the Company took loan from its director for amounting to Rs. 295 Lakhs and the amount of Rs. 50.55 Lakhs stood outstanding at the end of the financial year.
The details of the related party transactions provided in Note No. 33 of Notes to the accounts of the Annual Standalone Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
DETIALS ABOUT THE POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES TAKEN DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2013 was not applicable to the Company. Therefore, no policy has been developed and implemented on Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives by the Company.
The Company has a robust Risk Management System designed to identify and mitigate risks effectively. For all risk categories-high, medium or low, we have established detailed Action Plans. Over the years, we have developed a deep understanding of our operating and financial risks and work closely with all departments to identify, categorize, and address these risks. Our proactive risk management approach enables us to conduct business efficiently and uphold a world-class Quality Management System.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished as under:
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CONSERVATION OF ENERGY |
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(i) |
The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy. |
The Company operates in the service sector with no manufacturing activities. However, continuous efforts are made to conserve energy in office operations through measures such as: |
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*Usage of energy efficient LED lighting. *Regular maintenance of air-conditioning and electrical systems to ensure energy efficiency. |
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(ii) |
The Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy. |
Considering the nature and scale of operations, there is limited scope for usage of alternative energy sources. Our Company is efficiently utilizing the available energy resources. |
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(iii) |
The capital investment on energy conservation equipmentâs. |
No capital investment was required or incurred during the year on energy conservation equipmentâs. |
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TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION |
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(i) |
the efforts made towards technology absorption |
Nil |
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(ii) |
the benefits derived like product improvement cost reduction product development or import substitution |
Nil |
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(iii) |
in case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) |
Nil |
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(a) the details of technology imported |
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(b) the year of import |
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(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed |
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(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof |
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(iv) |
The expenditure incurred on Research and Development |
Nil |
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO |
ded March 31, 2025 is (Amount in Rs. Lakhs) |
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The Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the financial period en as follows: |
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Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
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Earnings in Foreign Currency |
1,876.60 |
1,611.98 |
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Expenditure in Foreign Currency |
202.38 |
205.70 |
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The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public, during the financial year, within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, and no amount of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding at the beginning and end of financial year 2025.
However, the Company has accepted deposits covered under Rule 2(1)(c) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits), 2014 as a loan/ facility from Scheduled Banks defined by Reserve Bank of India and the disclosure of the same is provided in the notes to annual audited standalone financial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant and material order has been passed by the regulators, courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status or the Company''s operations in the future.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME platform (NSE-emerge) of NSE Limited. Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the Corporate Governance provisions as specified in Regulation 17 to 27 and clause (b) to (i) of sub regulations (2) of regulation 46 and par as C, D and E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 shall not apply.
Hence, Corporate Governance Report and compliance certificate regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance does not form a part of this Board Report, though we are committed for the best corporate governance practices.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THETR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the financial year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operations was observed.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable secretarial standards on the Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and general meetings (SS-2) issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India âICSIâ and approved by Central Government under Section 118 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Directors has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system was adequate and operating effectively.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Act.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. To this end, we have implemented rigorous safety protocols and standards to minimize risk and ensure the health and safety of our workforce. We continually review and update our practices to adhere to the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Your directors further state that during the financial year under review, there was no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. A report on the same has been filed with the District Officer Noida via mail and hard copy.
WHISTLE BLOWER/ VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 to provide a formal mechanism to its Directors and Employees of the Company for reporting any unethical behavior, breach of any statute, actual or suspected fraud that results in financial loss or loss of reputation, leakage of information in the nature of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), misuse of office, suspected / actual fraud and criminal offences.
Directors and Employees of the Company were regularly updated about the policies of the Company.
CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
In compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (âSEBI PIT Regulationsâ), the Company has adopted a comprehensive Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Insiders for Prevention of Insider Trading for its Designated Persons, their immediate relatives and Insiders.
The code prohibits dealing the securities of the Company by designated persons, their immediate relatives and insiders while they are in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information during the period of closing of trading window.
The Board of Directors are taking adequate steps to keep the insiders, designated persons and employees consistently updated with the code. The Board also confirmed compliance with the code during the financial year under review.
STATEMENT ON DEVIATION AND VARIATION OF FUNDS
During the financial year under year, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on November 01, 2024, considered and approved the deviation of Initial Public Offer âIPOâ Proceeds for amounting to Rs. 243.40 lakhs (Rupees Two Hundred Forty-Three and Forty Lakhs only), originally allocated to "General Corporate Expenses" towards the âWorking Capitalâ requirements
of the Company, subject to the approval of the members of the Company at ensuing Extraordinary General Meeting.
Further, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on November 14, 2024, considered and approved the variation of Initial Public Offer âIPOâ Proceeds by carry forward the unutilized amount of Rs. 333.25/- lakhs (Rupees Three Hundred Thirty-Three and Point Twenty-Five Lakhs only) from the financial year ended March 31, 2024, to the financial year ending March 31, 2025, in alignment with the Companyâs strategic objectives and in the best interest of the shareholders. This non-adherence come to the knowledge of the Board, and upon being noticed, the Company took the requisite approvals. The members of the Company considered and approved the following agendas in their Extraordinary General Meeting held on November 28, 2024.
As of March 31, 2025, the entire amount of IPO funds has been utilized and the Company has complained and submitted all relevant declarations.
Disclosure under the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
a) The percentage increase in the remuneration of each director: Nil.
b) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year: 810% approx.
c) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on March 31, 2025: 11.
d) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration: Not applicable
e) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company: Yes
f) Details pertaining to remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 with reference to remuneration of employees in excess of the limits prescribed: None of the employees were in receipt of remuneration above 8 lakh 50 thousand per month or Rs. One crore Two lakhs per annum and above.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 does not apply, as there was no dividend declared and paid last year.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS
During the financial year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in the name of the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
The Company has never made any one-time settlement against the loans obtained from Banks and Financial Institution and hence this clause is not applicable.
Your directors thank the shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, bankers and all other stakeholders for their wholehearted support during the financial year and look forward to their continued support in the years ahead.
Mar 31, 2024
The Board of Directors of your Company takes pleasure in presenting the Twenty Nineth (29th) Boardâs Report of Ishan International Limited (the âCompanyâ), on the business and operations of the Company together with Audited Standalone Financial Statements and the Auditorâs Report thereon for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
This Boardâs report states compliance of the provisions of The Companies Act, 2013, (the âActâ), Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) as amended and other laws applicable to the Company.
The financial performance of the Company for the current financial year 2023-24 as compared to previous financial year 2022-23 is summarized as follows:
|
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
Revenue from Operations |
3,012.86 |
3,570.31 |
|
Other Income |
138.93 |
22.22 |
|
Total Revenue |
3,151.79 |
3,592.53 |
|
Material cost |
2,261.62 |
2,800.21 |
|
Changes in inventories of work-in-progress & Raw Materials |
(23.57) |
(11.72) |
|
Employee benefits expense |
218.89 |
127.64 |
|
Finance Cost |
59.32 |
71.69 |
|
Depreciation and amortization Expenses |
16.20 |
17.52 |
|
Other Expenses |
534.92 |
521.56 |
|
Total Expenses |
3,067.37 |
3,526.90 |
|
Profit before extraordinary items and tax |
84.43 |
65.62 |
|
Less: Extraordinary Items |
- |
- |
|
Profit before tax |
84.43 |
65.62 |
|
Less: Tax Expenses |
||
|
Current Tax |
50.10 |
26.11 |
|
Deferred Tax Liabilities / Assets |
(21.68) |
(9.59) |
|
Earlier Year Tax Expenses/ (Income) |
(123) |
(2.75) |
|
Profit /(Loss) for the period from continuing operations |
57.23 |
51.85 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income |
(4.06) |
16.90 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) for the period |
61.29 |
34.96 |
|
Earnings per Equity Share |
||
|
Basic |
0.28 |
0.48 |
|
Diluted |
0.28 |
0.48 |
Pursuant to Section 92(3), 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 in Form MGT-7 is available at the website of the Company under investor relation head at www.ishanglobal.com.
Your Company required funds to fuel business growth and expansion, therefore, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. This decision was taken by the management of the Company with a view to reinvest the profits of the Company to support long term objectives and strengthen its market position.
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid last year.
Details with regard to the amount transferred to reserves are provided in the Note No. 14 to the notes to annual audited standalone financial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
The Company has constituted its Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof.
The Board has played a crucial role in strategic decision-making, driving the Company towards growth and reinforcing strong corporate governance.
The Board of Directors shall meet at least four (4) times in a year within a gap of one hundred and twenty days (120) between two (2) consecutive meetings. During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors met 8 (Eight) times as on April 25, 2023, June 02, 2023, August 03, 2023, August 24, 2023, November 09, 2023, December 14, 2023, January 29, 2024 and March 29, 2024.
|
S. No. |
Dates of Board Meetings |
Total No. of Directors as on the Date of Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
|
1 |
April 25, 2023 |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
2 |
June 02, 2023 |
5 |
5 |
100% |
|
3 |
August 03, 2023 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
|
4 |
August 24, 2023 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
|
5 |
November 09, 2023 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
|
6 |
December 14, 2023 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
|
7 |
January 29, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
|
8 |
March 29, 2024 |
5 |
4 |
80% |
Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas (DIN: 08953709), Independent Director of the Company has resigned from his position from the closure of the working hours of March 31, 2023. The Board took note of the same at their meeting held on April 25, 2024.
During the financial year under review, the Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in its meeting held on June 02, 2023 has approved, the appointment of Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia (DIN: 03564903) as an Additional Independent Director of the Company.
The Board further approved the regularization of Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia (DIN: 03564903) at their meeting held on August 03, 2024 and recommend to the members, the appointment of Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia (DIN: 03564903) as an Additional Independent Director and regularization as Director of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive financial years. The members of the Company at their Extraordinary General Meeting held on August 26, 2023 considered and approved the appointment the said appointment.
Statement regarding opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) of the independent director appointed during the year.
Mr. Nadish Bhatia is a professional with over 25 years of diverse experience spanning advertising, marketing, communication, films, entertainment, and public relations. He has done his diploma in marketing from Symbiosis Institute of Management in Pune in 1993. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a keen ability to integrate multiple disciplines, managing international brands with a proactive and comprehensive approach.
His professional journey includes significant roles with prominent firms such as O&M, RK Swamy, Percept, Lintas, Percept Pictures, and Mukta Arts. This extensive background has honed his skills and craft, enabling him to offer a well-rounded perspective on brand management. Known for his strategic insight and ability to drive results. Mr. Nadish Bhatia was appointed as Independent Director of the Company. Over the past year, he has been instrumental in guiding for Companyâs growth and development, leveraging his vast expertise to provide valuable strategic direction.
The Board Committees are integral to the Companyâs governance system and are formed to address specific areas/activities as required by relevant regulations. These Committees act as authorized agents of the Board, adhering to their terms of reference that outline their purpose, objectives, and responsibilities. Accordingly, the Company has constituted 3 Board Committees with adequate delegation of power to focus on issues and ensure expedient resolution of matters and for providing recommendation to the Board.
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as Secretaries of the Committees. The committees meet often as per the statutory requirements.
During the financial year under review, all the recommendation / suggestions were accepted by the Board.
The Company has duly constituted Audit Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof.
The composition of Audit Committee at the commencement of the financial year was as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Committee Member |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
However, Chairman of the Audit Committee Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas (DIN: 08953709) has resigned w.e.f. March 31, 2023 and therefore, the Board of Directors reconstituted the composition of the Audit Committee w.e.f. August 03, 2023 as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3 |
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
The Audit Committee shall meet at least four (4) times in a year within a gap of one hundred and twenty days (120) between two (2) consecutive meetings. During the financial year under review, the Audit Committee members met 7 (Seven) times as on April 25, 2023, June 02, 2023, August 03, 2023, August 24, 2023, November 09, 2023, December 14, 2023 and March 29, 2024.
|
S. No. |
Dates of Committee Meetings |
Total No. of Directors on the Date of Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
|
1 |
April 25, 2023 |
2 |
2 |
100% |
|
2 |
June 02, 2023 |
2 |
2 |
100% |
|
3 |
August 03, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
|
4 |
August 24, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
|
5 |
November 09, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
|
6 |
December 14, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
|
7 |
March 29, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
B. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEETING COMPOSITION
The Company has duly constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof. The composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee at the commencement of the financial year was as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Committee Member |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
However, Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas (DIN: 08953709) has resigned w.e.f. March 31, 2023 and therefore, the Board of Directors reconstituted the composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee w.e.f. August 03, 2023 as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
MEETINGS
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall meet at Once (1) in a year. During the financial year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee members met 2 (Two) times as on June 02, 2023 and March 29, 2024.
ATTENDANCE
|
S. No. |
Date of Committee Meetings |
Total No. of Directors as on the Date of the Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
|
1 |
June 02, 2023 |
2 |
2 |
100% |
|
2 |
March 29, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
The Company has duly constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with related rules, including any amendments thereof. The composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee at the commencement of the financial year was as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3 |
Neelam Gupta |
Member |
Executive Director |
However, Chairman of the Stakeholderâs Relationship Committee Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas (DIN: 08953709) has resigned w.e.f. March 31, 2023 and therefore, the Board of Directors reconstituted the composition of the Stakeholderâs Relationship Committee w.e.f. August 03, 2023 as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Committee member |
Designation |
Category |
|
1 |
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
3 |
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
|
4 |
Neelam Gupta |
Member |
Executive Director |
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee shall meet at Once (1) in a year. During the financial year under review, the Committee members met on August 03, 2023.
|
S. No. |
Date of Committee Meeting |
Total No. of Directors as on the Date of the Meeting |
No. of Directors attended the Meeting |
% Of Attendance |
|
1 |
August 03, 2023 |
4 |
3 |
75% |
Mr. Ketan Chaurasia (M. No. A56841), Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from his position w.e.f. March 14, 2023 and the Board at its meeting held on March 29, 2024 considered and took note of the same.
Thereafter, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 29, 2024 considered and approved the appointment of Ms. Divya (M. No. A68457), as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with immediate effect to fill the vacancy caused due to resignation of previous Company Secretary.
At the end of the financial year under review, the composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel was as follows:
|
Mr. Shantanu Srivastava (DIN: 00022662) |
Chairman & Managing Director |
|
Mrs. Neelam Gupta (DIN: 06823562) |
Director & CFO |
|
Mr. Vipin Ganpatrao Goje (DIN: 09607934) |
Independent Director |
|
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash Bhatia (DIN: 03564903) |
Independent Director |
|
Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi (DIN: 01603093) |
Independent Director |
|
Ms. Divya (M. No. A68457) |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUBSECTION (12) OF SECTION 143 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
During the financial year under review, there are no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors pursuant to sub-section 12 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 to the central government or Audit Committee or the Board against any officers and employees of the Company, therefore nothing is to report by the Board under Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has, inter alia, received the declaration from all the Independent Directors in which they confirmed that they met the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules and regulations made thereunder and complied with the code of Independent Directors prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold high standards of integrity required to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment, free from any external influence.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits its responsibility Statement:â
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) 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.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DECLARATION ON COMPANYâS POLICY ON DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT, REMUNERATION AND OTHER MATTERS UNDER SUB-SECTION 3 OF SECTION 178 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has in place Nomination and Remuneration Policy applicable to Directors, key managerial personnel and other employees. The policy aims to ensure that the persons appointed at such positions possesses requisite qualification, experience, expertise and the remuneration of reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate them and to run the Company successfully and relation of remuneration of performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks.
Pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions of the Act, read with the Articles of Association of the Company, two-third of the total no. of Directors excluding Independent Directors, are liable to retire by rotation, shall retire every year and, if eligible, may offer themselves for re-appointment at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Shantanu Srivastava, Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors of the Company, recommends his re-appointment for consideration by the members of the Company at the ensuing 29th Annual General Meeting.
A brief profile, expertise and other details as required to be disclosed pursuant to Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and SS-2 (Secretarial Standards on General Meetings) issued by Institute of Company Secretaries is annexed to the notice of Annual General Meeting.
During the financial year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in the name of the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
The Company has never made any one-time settlement against the loans obtained from Banks and Financial Institution and hence this clause is not applicable.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report is appended to this Report as Annexure-1. AUDIT AND AUDITORâS REPORT STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Hiren Buch Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No: 116131W) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 21, 2023, for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years, i.e., to hold office from the conclusion of the 28th Annual General Meeting held in 2023 till the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in 2028.
The Auditorsâ Report of Statutory Auditors on the Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 forms the part of Annual Report. The Auditorsâ Report read together with Annexures referred to in the Auditorsâ Report does not contain any qualification, reservation and adverse remark.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on August 03, 2023 re-appointed M/s. Sunil K. Khanna & Co. (Firm Registration No. 000310N) as Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Internal Audit Report has been placed before the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the Companyâs internal financial control, relating to strengthening the Companyâs risk management policies and systems. The Internal Audit Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification, reservation adverse remark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on August 03, 2023 re-appointed M/s Tanisha Srivastava & Associates, Company Secretary in Practice (M. No. 49947 and COP No. 20146) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Audit Report has been placed before the Audit Committee. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 received from Secretarial Auditor is annexed as Annexure-2 to this Report and also forms the part of Annual Report. The Secretarial Auditor Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification, reservation adverse remark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the activity of our Company falls under Non-regulated sectors and hence, cost audit is not applicable to the Company for the financial year under review.
Hence, maintenance of cost records under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is also not applicable on the Company.
The Company has a robust Risk Management System designed to identify and mitigate risks effectively. For all risk categories-high, medium or low, we have established detailed Action Plans. Over the years, we have developed a deep understanding of our operating and financial risks and work closely with all departments to identify, categorize, and address these risks. Our proactive risk management enables us to conduct business efficiently and uphold a world-class Quality Management System.
DETIALS ABOUT THE POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES TAKEN DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2013 are not applicable to the Company. Therefore, no policy has been developed and implemented on Corporate Social Responsibility by the Company.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant and material order has been passed by the regulators, courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status or the Companyâs operations in the future.
COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS HOLDING, SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year under review, no Company became or ceased as Holding, Subsidiary and Associate Companies of the Company.
Your Company had entered in joint venture with SD Corporation on February 13, 2023. However, due to nil revenue generation in joint venture by SD Corporation, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on August 03, 2023 approved the cancellation of joint venture with SD Corporation and this decision was subsequently approved by the members of the Company at their 28th Annual General Meeting held on September 21, 2023.
Therefore, at the end of the financial year, the Company doesnât have any joint venture. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable secretarial standards on the Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and general meetings (SS-2) issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India âICSIâ and approved by Central Government under Section 118 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Directors has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system was adequate and operating effectively.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, the Board has conducted an evaluation of its own performance, as well as the performance of individual Directors, its committees, and the Chairman of the Board.
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors comprises of the following key parameters:
i. Attendance in Board Meetings
ii. Quality of contribution to Board deliberations
iii. Strategic perspective or inputs regarding future growth of the Company and performance
iv. Effective communication with the management
v. Providing of prospective and feedbacks
vi. Commitment towards shareholders and other stakeholders
The evaluation of the Board''s overall functioning, its committees, and individual directors considered factors such as experience, expertise, and the performance of specific duties and obligations. The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process and its outcomes.
The performance of each of the non-independent directors (including the Chairman) was also evaluated by the Independent Directors at their separate meeting held March 30, 2024.
There are no contracts or arrangement entered into by the Company with related parties as refereed to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence sub-section (1) of Section 188 is not applicable and consequently Form AOC-2 is not required to be furnished.
All related party transactions that not are covered under sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 were entered into by the Company on armâs length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions with the Companyâs Promoters, Directors, Management or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company.
During the financial year under review, no related party transaction has been placed before the Audit Committee for their approval.
The details of the related party transactions provided in Note No. 33 of Notes to the accounts of the Annual Standalone Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on December 14, 2023 has approved increase of Authorised Share Capital of the Company from Rs. 10,00,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Crores only), divided into 1,00,00,000 (One Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to Rs. 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores only), divided into 2,30,00,000 (Two Crore Thirty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. l0/- (Rupees Ten only) each, by creation of additional 1,30,00,000 (One Crore Thirty Lacs) Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10/-(Rupees Ten only) each.
The Board after the approval of increase of share capital, at the same meeting approved the subdivision of value of Equity Share of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each into Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each, subsequently, the Authorized Share Capital has been changed from Rs. 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores only), divided into 2,30,00,000 (Two Crore Thirty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. l0/- (Rupees Ten only) each to 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores only), divided into 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each, both events were approved by the members at their Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 15, 2024.
The Authorized Share Capital at the end of financial year under review stands Rs. 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores only), divided into 23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Three Crores) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each.
The Paid-Up Share Capital at the beginning of the financial year under review was Rs. 72,078,430 (Rupees Seven Crores Twenty Lacs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty only) divided into 72,07,843 (Seventy Two Lacs Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Three) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on December 14, 2023 has approved sub-division of Equity Shares value from Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each, consequently the Paid-up share capital is revised as Rs. 72,078,430 (Rupees Seven Crores Twenty Lacs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty only) divided into 72,078,430 (Rupees Seven Crores Twenty Lacs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty) Equity Shares of
Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each. Thereafter, the Board of Directors at the same meeting held on approved the Bonus issue in the proportion of 2 (Two) Bonus Shares for every 1 (One) Equity Share held and the both events were approved by the members at their Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company at their January 15, 2024.
After the receipt of in principle approval from the exchange for the said bonus issue, the Board at their meeting held on January 29, 2024 approved the allotment of 14,41,56,860 (Fourteen Crores Forty One Lacs Fifty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupees One only) each to the members holding shares as on record date i.e. January 25, 2024.
The Paid-Up Share Capital at the end of financial year under review stands Rs. 21,62,35,290/-(Rupees Twenty One Crores Sixty Two Lacs Thirty Five Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety Only), divided into 21,62,35,290/- (Twenty One Crores Sixty Two Lacs Thirty Five Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety) of Re. 1/- (Rupee One each).
SHARES
A. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year under review.
B. SWEAT EQUITY
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the financial year under review.
C. BONUS ISSUE
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on December 14, 2023 approved the Bonus issue in the proportion of 2 (Two) Bonus Shares for every 1 (One) Equity Share held and the same was approved by the members at their Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company at their January 15, 2024.
The Company has complied with all regulatory requirements and approval of National Stock Exchange of India Limited was received on January 25, 2024 for the said bonus issue of equity shares.
After the receipt of in principle approval from the exchange, the Board at their meeting held on January 29, 2024 approved the allotment of 14,41,56,860 (Fourteen Crores Forty One Lacs Fifty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupees One only) each by capitalization of Rs. 14,41,56,860 (Fourteen Crores Forty One Lacs Fifty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty) standing to the credit of the Companyâs
Reserves & Surplus Account to the members whose name appeared in the Registrar of Members maintained by the Company as on the record date i.e. January 25, 2024.
The Company has not provided any Employees Stock Option Scheme to the Employees.
The Company has not issued any right issue of shares during the year under review.
During the financial year under review, the Company hasnât issued any shares under Private Placement/ Preferential Allotment.
The Company has in place a Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Act.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. To this end, we have implemented rigorous safety protocols and standards to minimize risk and ensure the health and safety of our workforce. We continually review and update our practices to adhere to the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Your directors further state that during the financial year under review, there was no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 to provide a formal mechanism to its Directors and Employees of the Company for reporting any unethical behavior, breach of any statute, actual or suspected fraud that results in financial loss or loss of reputation, leakage of information in the nature of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), misuse of office, suspected / actual fraud and criminal offences.
Directors and Employees of the Company were regularly updated about the policies of the Company.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public, during the financial year, within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, and no amount of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding at the beginning and end of financial year 2024.
However, the Company has accepted deposits covered under Rule 2(1 )(c) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits), 2014 for amounting to Rs. 603.35/- lacs (Rupees Six Hundred Three Point Thirty Five Lacs only) as a loan/ facility from Scheduled Banks defined by Reserve Bank of India and the disclosure of the same is provided in the notes to annual audited standalone financial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
In compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (âSEBI PIT Regulationsâ), the Company has adopted a comprehensive Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Insiders for Prevention of Insider Trading for its Designated Persons, their immediate relatives and Insiders.
The code prohibits dealing the securities of the Company by designated persons, their immediate relatives and insiders while they are in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information during the period of closing of trading window.
The Board of Directors are taking adequate steps to keep the insiders, designated persons and employees consistently updated with the code. The Board also confirmed compliance with the code during the financial year under review.
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished as under:
|
(i) |
The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy. |
Not Applicable |
|
(ii) |
The Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy. |
Not Applicable |
|
(iii) |
The capital investment on energy conservation equipmentâs. |
Not Applicable |
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
|
(1) |
the efforts made towards technology absorption |
Nil |
|
(11) |
the benefits derived like product improvement cost reduction product development or import substitution |
Nil |
|
(m) |
in case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) |
Nil |
|
(a) the details of technology imported |
||
|
(b) the year of import |
||
|
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed |
||
|
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof |
||
|
(iv) |
The expenditure incurred on Research and Development |
Nil |
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the financial period ended March 31, 2024 is as follows:
|
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
Earnings in Foreign Currency |
1,611.98 |
3,104.89 |
|
Expenditure in Foreign Currency |
205.70 |
164.66 |
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND CHANGES IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
The Company is engaged in the business of machinery and engineering projects and there is no change in the nature of business during the financial year under review.
STATEMENT ON DEVIATION AND VARIATION OF FUNDS
During the financial year under review, the Company has applied funds received from the Initial Public Offering (IPO) as follows:
i. An amount of Rs. 350 lacs (Three Hundred and Fifty Lacs only) has been invested in Race Envision Private Limited after cancellation of joint venture with SD Corporation. The Board of Directors at their meeting held on December 14, 2023 approved investment in Race Envision Private Limited via right issue of 3,50,000 (Three Lac and Fifty Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs. 100/- (Rupees Hundred only) each including premium of Rs. 90/- (Rupees Ninety only) per share and the same was approved by the members of the Company at their 28th Annual General Meeting held on September 21, 2023.
ii. An amount of Rs. 194 lacs (One Hundred and Ninety Four Lacs only) was allotted for the expenses of the Issue. However, the actual expenses incurred were Rs. 96.8 Lacs (Ninety Six Point Eight Lacs only) and a balance of Rs. 97.2 (Ninety Seven Point Two Lacs only) was remained unspent. The Board of Directors at their meeting held on August 03, 2023 approved the shifting of this remaining amount to working capital and the same was approved by the members of the Company at their 28th Annual General Meeting held on September 21, 2023.
Funds allotted for General Corporate Expenses have not been utilized within the specified timeframe. In this regard, the Directors stated that, any unutilized funds can be carried forward to subsequent financial years as per prospectus and the management of the Company remains committed to deploying these funds effectively and in alignment with our strategic objectives and the interests of our shareholders.
Provisions relating to Corporate Governance Report as under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, are not applicable to SME listed Company. Therefore, Corporate Governance Report and compliance certificate regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance is not annexed to this Board Report.
Disclosure under the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
a) The percentage increase in the remuneration of each director: Nil.
b) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year: 610% approx.
c) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on March 31, 2024: 19.
d) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration: Not applicable
e) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company: Yes
f) Details pertaining to remuneration as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 with reference to remuneration of employees in excess of the limits
prescribed: None of the employees were in receipt of remuneration above 8 lakh 50 thousand per month or Rs. One crore Two lakhs per annum and above.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
The Company has given loan, guarantee and made investment within the compliance of the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. The notes with its reference are given in Notes to Agenda to the Annual Standalone Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS EFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND UP TO THE DATE OF THE REPORT
The Company has capitalized its reserves by issuing and allotting 14,41,56,860 (Fourteen Crores Forty One Lacs Fifty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each to its members. Apart from this, there have been no material changes or commitments between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements pertain and the date of this report.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
STATE OF COMPANYâS AFFAIRS
Please refer to the Chairman and Managing Directorâs speech.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors thank the shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, bankers and all other stakeholders for their wholehearted support during the financial year and look forward to their continued support in the years ahead.
For Ishan International Limited
Date: 30.08.2024 Shantanu Srivastava
Place: Noida Chairman & Managing Director
DIN: 00022662
Mar 31, 2023
BOARDâS REPORT
Dear Shareholder s,
Your Directors ka pleasure in presenting the th8 Annual Report of theompany together
with Audited Financial Statements fdre year ended March 3fet, 2023 This report stat es
compliance as per the requirements of The Companies Act, 20B, the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosur eRequirements) Regulations, 205 and otbr rules and regulations as applicable
to the Company
|
2022-2023 |
2021-22 |
|
|
Revenue f r om Oper at ions |
3570.31 |
21E.41 |
|
Other Income |
22.22 |
6190 |
|
T otalRevenue |
3592.53 |
274.31 |
|
Less: Expenses before Interes and Depreciation |
||
|
Less: (a) Interes t |
65.04 |
87.38 |
|
(b) Depreciation |
7.52 |
5.46 |
|
Other Expenses |
528.21 |
25.49 |
|
Profitbefore Tax & ExtraOrdinaryItems |
65.62 |
2D.37 |
|
Less : Pr iorper iod expens es |
- |
- |
|
Less: Prioryearâs Income Tax Adjustment |
- |
- |
|
Profit Before Tax |
68.37 |
B3.3 |
|
Less: Tax Expenses |
||
|
Current T ax |
26.11 |
56.00 |
|
DeferredTax |
(9.59) |
2.70 |
|
Profit after Tax |
34.90 |
127.15 |
|
EPS |
0.48 |
2.58 |
As company required funds for business and growth, no Dividend is recommended for t he
year under review .
3. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND
PROTECTION FUND
The provisions oSection 25(2) of the Companies Act, 20B do not apply as there was no
dividend declar ed and paid last year.
The Board of Dectors of the Company has proposed to tranfaunt Rs.34.96 Lacs to
the Reserveof the companyfor the year under review.
The Company earned revenue from operations Rs. 3570.31 lacs compared to Rs.
2I2..41 lacs for the previus year. The other income is Rs 22E2cs compared to Rs.
6190 lacs in the pr evious year.
Material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company have
occurred between the end of the financyshr of the Company twhich the financial
statement relates and the dafethe Board Report are as follows:
The Comjany has launched Initial public offerings of lEhqti ity Sharesduring the finan¬
cial year 2022-2023.
On 22nd September 2022 in accordance with SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclos ur e
Requirement) Regulations, 208, the company issued 22,80 ,000 Equity Shares @ Rs 80/ -
per Equity Share (including a share premium of per Equity Share).
The public isue remained open fromSeptember 9, 2022 to September 4th, 2022 at an of¬
fer price of 0/- per Equity Shar(including a share premium of /-0per Equity Share).
The Companyâs IPO received an overwhelming response and was oversubscribed by 162
times, reflecting a huge investor appetite for the i ssue.
The Equit ySharesallotted on September 6, 2022 at an offer price of (8 per Equity Sare
to the respective allotteunder various categories.
The Equity Shares of the Company were listetlhor6MEEmerge platform of National
Stock Exchange of IM Limited (âNSEâ) on September 22nd, 2022 The Equity Shares of
the Company were listed with a substantial gain from its offer price.
The IPO proceeds of 750.45 lacshave been utilised to fund the working capital require¬
ments of the Company. Apart from this, the Companyrteajsr red Issuexpenses of 9680
lakhs and spent 35Qakhs on Joint Ventur.eAnd no expenditure out of the proceeds meant
for General Corporate Purpos es.
The unutilized amount is kept in short term liquid fund i.e Fixed Deposit and short term
loan given to NBF C during the year ending Mlarch 2023.
Further, there was no deviaticar/iation in the utilization of the gross proceeds raised
through IPO.
7. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The informationpertainingto conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign
exchange Earnings and outgo as required unSeection 34(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8(3 )of the Companies (Accounts) Rul e$4 is furnishedis under:
(i) the steps taken or impaon conservation of energjNIL
(ii) the steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of -eNetlgy
(iii) the capital investment on energy conservation equipmeMIL
i) the efforts made towards technology absorptiMil;
ii) the benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product
development or import substitution il;
iii) in case of imported technology (imported during the last three years
reckoned from the beginning of the financial y-e ar)
(a) the details of technology importedNil;
(b) the year of impor N il;
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbMil;
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and
the reasons thereoN il; and
(iv) the expenditure incurd eon Research and DevelopmentNil
C. Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
Foreign Exchange Earnin gs Rs. 3D4.89 Lakh
ForeignExchange Outgo R s . 164.66 Lakh
We have a sound Risk Management System that helps us to identify and mitigate all the
risks in our business. For the risks identified as high or medium, we have well defined Ac¬
tion Plans. Over the years, we have been identifying, measuring and managiingiwn ex¬
posure to risk and are well aware of the operating and financial risks in our businesses. We
work closely with all departments to identify egories and mitigate risks. We have de¬
veloped action plans to mitigate risks. By managing our risks professionally, we are able to
conduct our business professionally and maintain a Quality ManageriS/stem which is
world class.
9. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
The provisions ofSection B5 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of t h e
Companies (Accounts Rules, 2DB is not applicable to the Company.
10. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER
SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The company hasgiven loan of Rs 2,25,CQC00 (Two Crore twenty five lakh) to M/s
Akash Deep Metal Industries Limited and giadvance of Rs 5,50 ,0Q 000 (Five Crore
fifty lakhsThere were noguarantees made by the Company under Section B6 of the
Companies Act, 20B during the year But Investment made as follows
Company has made the investment of)!^!]® ( Three Crore Fifty Lacs Only)n the
Joint Ventur evith the SD Cporation
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Related party transactions that were entered during the financial year were on an armâs
length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no mat er ially
significant related party transactions with the Companyâs Promoters, Directors,
Management or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests
of the Company. Transactions with related parties entered by the Company in the normal
course of business are periodically placed before the Auditmfiiotee for its omnibu s
approval.
The details of the related party transactions given in theNsoBtteof the Notes to the
account of the F inancial Statement foryear ended 31â March 2023.
The Board of Directors of the Company has, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, adopted a policy to regulate transactions between the Company and its Related
Parties, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act 20B, the Rules
there under and the Listing Regulations. This Policy was considered andterppry the
Board has been uploaded on the website of the CompanyAat/w.ishanglobal.com under
investors info/Corporate Policy link.
12. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
In accordance with the provisions Sfection 52 of the Companies Act, 20B and the
Rules framd thereunder, Mrs Neelam GuppaiN : 06823562) Chief Financial Officer&
Executive Directoof the Companyis liable toretire by rotation: the forthcoming Annual
GeneraiM eetingand she being eligible, offersherselffor re-appointment.
Mr. Nadish Satyaprakash BhatDIN :03564903), Additional Independent Directoof the
Company on recommendation of thBoard of Diretors and Nomination & Remuneration
Committee in their meeting held otf June, 2023 in their meetinjjad appointed him for a
period of five (5) years with effeatom2nd June, 2023 subject to approval of members at
the ensuing AnnuaGeneraiMeetingto be held on Thursdaytlst September; 2023 .
During the year Mr Vipin Ganpatrao Gwje appointed as Independent Director w.e.f p 07
April , 2022 and Mr Mandyam Komandu Srinivas resigned ahe Independent Director
w.e.f. 31st March ,2023. Additional to this informatioMs Khusboo Shah Company
Secretary & Compliance Officeresigned w.e.f. 28th January, 2023 and Mr.Ketan
Chaurasia CompanySecretar yand Compliance Officerwas appointed w.e.f 28thJanuary,
2023.
The Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) in the Company Ssscpam 2(51) and 2Q3 of the
Companies Act 2QB are as follows:
1. Mr Shantanu Srivasta,vM anagingDirector& CEO
2. MrsN eelamGupta, ExecutiveDirector& CF O
3. Mr Ketan ChaurasisC ompany Secretar Compliance Officer
Pursuantto the provisions of the Companies Act, 2QB and Rules made thereunder read
with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure RequiremRegulations, 2Q5, the
Board has carried the evaluation of its own performamidividual Directors, it s
Committees, including the Chairman of tBoard on thebasis of attendance, contribution
and various criteria asecommended by theNomination and Remuneration Committee of
the Company. The evaluation of t Working of the Board, its committees, experience and
expertise, performance ofspecific dities and obligations etc were carried out .
The Directors expressed th eirtisfactiorwith the evaluationprocess and outcome.
The performanceof each of the non-independent directors(including the Chairman)was
also evaluated by the Independent Director sat the separatemeeting held of Independent
Dir ectorsof the Company.
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination& RemunerationCommittee,
formulated criteria for Determining, Qualifications, PosAtiteibutesand Independence
of a Director and also a Policy for remuneration of DireKey spianagerial Personnel
and senior management.
> DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the BoatMsytfatlfill all
the requirements as stipulatedSinction 49(6) of the Companies Act .20B so as to quali¬
fy themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors udder provisions of the
C ompanies Act, 2QB and the r elevant r ules .
13. NUMBER OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the yeafii (Twenty One) Board Meetingsand were convened and below are the
dates given-
|
S.No. |
Date of Board Meeting |
|
1 |
6th April, 2022 |
|
21. |
7th April, 2022 |
|
3. |
25th April, 2022 |
|
4. |
30th April, 2022 |
|
5. |
1st May, 2022 |
|
6. |
9th May, 2022 |
|
7. |
11th May, 2022 |
|
8. |
17th June, 2022 |
|
9. |
20th June, 2022 |
|
10. |
28th June, 2022 |
|
11. |
29th June, 2022 |
|
12. |
04th July, 2022 |
|
13. |
14th July, 2022 |
|
14. |
02nd August, 2022 |
|
15. |
30th August, 2022 |
|
16. |
01st September, 2022 |
|
17. |
02nd September, 2022 |
|
18. |
16th September, 2022 |
|
19. |
21st December, 2022 |
|
20. |
28th January, 2023 |
|
21. |
13th February,2023 |
14. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
During the year, the Audit Committee met 4 (Four) time3Q/<0n 2022, 25/08/2022
2/2/2022 , and 28/0/202 3. The Board has accepted all recommendations of Au dit
Committee and accordingly, no disclosure is requirted be made in respect of non
acceptance of any recommendation of the Audit Committee by the B oard.
|
Name of the |
Category of the |
Status |
No of Meeting |
|
Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
4/4 |
|
Mr. Vipin |
Independent Director |
Member |
4/4 |
|
Mr. Mahesh |
Independent Director |
Member |
% |
15. SHAREHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Committee, inter alia, started overseeing and reviewing all matters connected with the
shares and looks into shareholders complaints.
|
Name of the |
Category of the |
Status |
No of Meeting |
|
Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
1/1 |
|
Mr. Vipin |
Independent Director |
Member |
1/1 |
|
Mr. Mahesh |
Independent Director |
Member |
0/1 |
16. NOMINATIOAN AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEES
During the year, the N omination & Remuneration Committee met one time on 28.012023.
|
Name of the |
Category of the |
Status |
No of Meeting |
|
Mr. Mandyam Komandur Srinivas |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
1/1 |
|
Mr. Vipin Gan¬ |
Independent Director |
Member |
1/1 |
|
Mr. Mahesh |
Independent Director |
Member |
0/1 |
17. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions Section B4(5) of the Companies Act ,203 the
Boar d her eby submit s its responsibilit $tat ementâ
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standardheemd
followed along with proper explanation relatingo materiadepartures ;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistaemdlynade
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as t (a girue and fair view
of the state of affairs of company at the end of the financialar and of the profit and
loss of the company for thatperiod;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequat e
accounting records in accordance with the provisions ofAhtsfor safeguardinlgie assets
of the company and for preventingand detecting fraudnd other irregularities;
(d) the directorshad preparedthe annual accounts on a going concern basis ;and
(e) the directors ,had laid down internal financiaiontrols to be followed by the company and
that such internal financial controls are adequate and were opQatfaagvely.
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively .
The Annual Return pursuant to the provisions eof i on 92 read with Rule 2 ofthe
Companies (Management and administration) Rul204 is placed at the website of the
Company.
19. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company does not have any Subsidiary,or Associate Company. During the year
company executed Joint Ventur with SD Corporation.
The Company hasi either accepted nor renewed any deposits during the yaader review.
21. AUDITORS:> STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s Hiren Buch & Associat,eChartered Accountants, Mumbaiaring ICAI Registration
No 1BBW were appointed as thestatutory auditors ofie Company at the ^Annual
General Meeting of the Comp to hold office till ensuirAnnual General Meeting to be
held in the year2023 and eligible for Re appointment for 5 years As required under
Listing Regulations, the auditors have also confirmed they hold a valid certificat e
issued by the Peer Review Board of the InstituCeiaftere dkccountantsof India.
M/s Hiren Buch Associates,Chartered Accountants bearing ICAI registration number
1BBW, be and is hereby reappointed as the Statutor yAuditors of the Compan y
commencing from the conclusion of 28tAnnual General Meeting) be held on 2kt
Septembei2023 till the conclusion of SBrnnual General Meeting; . till the conclusion of
the AGM to be held for the Financial year 20ffibject to approval of shareholder*! a
remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company, in addition to the
re-imbursement of applicable taxes and actual out of pocket and travelling expens es
incurred in connection with thudait and billed progressively.
Ms Tanisha SrivastavcCompany Secretariesin Practice was appointed as Secretarial
Auditor of the Corpany for the financial year 20-23 pursuant to thprovisions of
Section 204 of the Companies Act, 20B. The Secretarial Auditeport submitted by them
in prescribed form MR.
The Company has appointedM/sSunil K Kama & Co, CharterecAccountants ainternal
auditor of the Company for carryingout internakudit of the Company for the financial
year 2022 -23.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the AEhit ojth.-
er observtions of the auditors are seXplanatory and do not call forurthennformation .
23. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has adequate system of internal control to safeguard and pfratimtloss,
unauthorized use or disposition of its assets. All the transactiopEopmEly authorised,
recorded and reported to thManagement. The Company following all the applicable
Accounting Standards foproperly maintaining the books of accounts and reporting finan¬
cial statements. The internal management; hofcompany checks and verifiesthe internal
control and monitors them in accordance with policy adopted by the company. The
Company continues to ensure proper and adequate systems and procedrammensurate
with its size and natureof its business .
24. SHARES:a. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES:
The Company has not bought backiy of its securities during the year u ndvrew.
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Sharesduring the year under review.
The Company has not issuedany Bonus Sharesluringthe year under review.
d. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN:
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to theemployees.
The Company issued 22,80,000 equity shares through Public Offer in the FinanYiedr
2022 -23 at an offer price of -per Equity Share (including a share premium of per
Equity Share) .
22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Provisions relating to Corporate Governance Report under Schedule V of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) gRations, 205 are not applicable to SME
listed Company as notified by Securities and Exchange Boardndfa vide notification
NoSEBI/LAINRO/GN^b-k/GB dated 2nd September, 205, hence the same has not
been annexed to the Boardâs Report.
23. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
The ManagementDiscussionand Analysis Report is appended to this Report .
24. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Disclosure under the provisions Sofction 197 of the Companies Act, 20)3 readwith Rule
5 of the Companies (Appointment anR emuneration of Manager iflersonnel)Rules,
20)1:
a) The percentageincreasein the remuneration^ each director- Nil.
b) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees financial
year - Ni
c) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company 3)1 QohiEQ
20
d) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the
managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile
increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if
there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managemaherate
ion - Nil increase in salaries of Employees and increase in Managerial Remun erati
of Directors during F .Y. 20223 as above described in point 24(b) .
e) Affirmatiorthat th remunerations as perthe remunerationpolicy of thecompany.
The Companyâs remuneration policy is driven by the success and performanceof the
individual employees and the Company. Through the compensation package, the
company endeavors to attractptain, develop andmotivate high performance staff.
The Company follows a compensation mix fixed pay, benefits and performance
based variable pay The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per
remuneration policy of the Company.
f) Details pertaining to remuneration as required uifiection 97 (2) of the
Companies Act, 20)3 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment an d
Remunerationof ManagerialPersonnel)Rules, 201 with referenc eto remuneration
of employees in excess of the limits prescribe (None of the employees were in
receipt of remuneration above 8 lakh 50 thousand per month or Rs. One crore Two
lakhs per annum and above.
25. COST AUDIT:
Pursuant tcSection 48 of the Companies Act, 203 read with the Companie s(Cost
Records and Audit )Amendment Rules, 20)1 dated 3/2/201, the activity of our
Company falls under Nanegulated sectors and hence, cost audit is applicable to the
Company for the Financial Year2022 -23 .
26. HUMAN RESOURCES:
The company continuously works on the development of the employees at various levels.
The management makes sure that the employee morale and dedication remains high and
that they contribute their fullest and best to the organization. The recreati
seminars/vacations are planned for the employees at regular intervals. As on 3103/2023,
the Company has20 employees. Industrial relations are cordial and satisfactory.
27. POLICY RELATING TO ANTI SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE
The Company has in place a Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy in line wit h thi
requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitio
and Redressal) Act, 20B. An Internal Committee has been set up to redress complaint s
received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary,
trainees) are covered under this policy.
Further, your Directors state tirnaind the year under review, company has complied with
the provisions relating to constitution of Internal Complaint Committee under the Sexu
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 20B
and there were no cases of xsueal harassment reported to the Company pursuant to the
sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act
20B.
28. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS IMPACTING THE GOING
CONCERN STATUS/ COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant, material orders have been passed by the regulators or coitrtbunrils
impacting the going concern statusof the Company or Companyâs operations in future .
29. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct Prevention of Insider Tradipgrsuant to
new SEBI (Prohibition & Insider Trading) Regulation 205 in placeSdEBI (Prohibition
& Insider Trading) Regulation 992 with a view to regulate trading in securities by th e
Directors and designated employees ofie Company. The Code requirespre-clearance for
dealing in the Companyâs shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company sharesby
the Director sand the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price
sensitiveinformation in return to the Company and during the period when the âTrading
Windowâ is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Directors
and the designated employees have confirmedcompliance with theCode.
30. COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standards (Is&ui) by
the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved bCekralGovernment
under Section 1B(D) of the Companies Act, 20B.
31. DETAILS OF APPLICATION UNDER THE IBC, 2016 DURING THE YEAR
ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS:
During the year under review, there were no applications made or proce epingsng in
the name of the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptaide , 2015.
32. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF VALUATION DONE
AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE
WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no one timemehtl of loans taken from
Banks and F inancial Institutions.
Statement sin these reportsdescribing companyâs projection statements expectations and
hopes are forward looking statements. Though, these are bon edsasonable assumption,
the actual resultsmay differ .
34. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Director splace on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, em¬
ployees, consultants, and various Government Authorities for their contsmnppdrt
extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Diouictorsalso
acknowledges gr atefullythe shar eholder sfor their support andconfidence r eposed on your
Company.
Sd/Place: New Delhi ChairmanDate: 03rd August, 2023 Shantanu Srivastava00022662
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