Mar 31, 2025
Your Directors are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Report on the business and operations of Mason Infratech
Limited (âthe Companyâ) along Audited Financial Statement, for the year ended March 31, 2025.
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, (âthe Actâ), the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âSEBI Listing
Regulationsâ), this Boardâs Report is prepared based on the standalone and consolidated financial statements of
the Company for the year under review.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The financial highlights of the financial year ended March 31, 2025, is summarized as under:
(Amount in Lakhs)
|
PARTICULARS |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
||
|
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
11,210.48 |
11,210.48 |
9,379.46 |
9,379.46 |
|
Other Income |
16.62 |
16.62 |
18.58 |
18.58 |
|
Total Income |
11,227.11 |
11,227.11 |
9,398.04 |
9,398.04 |
|
Less: Operating Expenses |
2,227.01 |
2,227.01 |
2,845.85 |
2,845.85 |
|
Less: Other Expenses |
6,203.08 |
6,203.08 |
4672.90 |
4672.90 |
|
Gross Profit/(Loss) before |
2,797.02 |
2,797.02 |
1,879.29 |
1,879.29 |
|
Less: Finance Costs |
257.77 |
257.77 |
74.13 |
74.13 |
|
Less: Depreciation and |
257.85 |
257.85 |
194.35 |
194.35 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Tax Before |
2,281.39 |
2,281.39 |
1,610.81 |
1,610.81 |
|
Exceptional and Extra-ordinary |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Tax after |
2,281.39 |
2,281.39 |
1,610.81 |
1,610.81 |
|
Less: Tax Expense (Net) |
572.54 |
572.54 |
445.58 |
445.58 |
|
Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
1,708.85 |
1,708.85 |
1,165.23 |
1,165.23 |
During the year under review, the company has recorded a total revenue from operations of Rs. 11,210.48/-
Lakhs as compared to the previous year which was Rs. 9,379.46/- Lakhs. Further during the year, the Company
has earned net profit of Rs. 1,708.85/- Lakhs as compared to net profit of Rs. 1,165.23/- Lakhs in the previous
year.
During the year under review, the company has approached the Capital Market with an initial Public Offer of
47,60,000 (Forty-Seven lakhs Sixty Thousand) Equity Shares of the Company of face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees
Ten Only) each in pursuant to the resolutions duly passed by the Members in the Extra-ordinary General
Meeting convened on January 13, 2024. This offering was conducted through the Book Building Process, in
accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, with the intent to offer said shares to the public.
The issue was made available for public subscription from June 24, 2024 to June 26, 2024 and allotment of this
Shares were subsequently finalized on June 27, 2024 in consultation with the Designated Stock Exchange,
namely the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), as per the regulatory framework governing such
issuances.
Following the submission of the Company''s application, the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE),
after due consideration, granted its final approval for the listing and commencement of trading on the NSE
Emerge platform with effect from the July 01, 2024 with scrip code âMASONâ.
The Company is Premier Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company in India. Specializing in
civil contracting work. There is no change in nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
In order to conserve the resources for long run working capital requirement and expansion of business, Board
of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025
As permitted under the Act, the Board does not propose to transfer any amount to general reserve and has
decided to retain the entire amount of profit for Financial Year 2024-25 in the retained earnings.
As of April 01, 2024, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs. 24,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-
Four Crore only), divided into 2,40,00,000 (Two Crore Forty Lakhs) equity shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten only)
each. The paid-up share capital of the Company as on that date was Rs.12,81,25,000/- (Rupees Twelve Crore,
Eighty-One Lakh, Twenty-Five Thousand only), comprising 1,28,12,500 (One Crore Twenty-Eight Lakh
Twelve Thousand Five Hundred) equity shares of ?10 each.
During the year under review, the Company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 27, 2024, by
issuing 47,60,000 (Forty-Seven Lakh Sixty Thousand) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue
price of ?64 (Rupees Sixty-Four only) per share, including a premium of ?54 (Rupees Fifty-Four only) per
share, aggregating to ^30,46,40,000 (Rupees Thirty Crore Forty-Six Lakh Forty Thousand only).
Accordingly, as of March 31, 2025, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs. 24,00,00,000/-
(Rupees Twenty-Four Crores only) divided into 2,40,00,000 (Two Crore Forty Lakhs) equity shares of Rs. 10/-
(Rupees Ten only) each and the paid-up share capital of the Company stood at Rs.17,57,25,000/- (Rupees
Seventeen Crores Fifty-Seven Lakhs and Twenty-Five Thousand only), comprising 1,75,72,500 (One Crore
Seventy-Five Lakhs Seventy-Two Thousand and Five Hundred) equity shares of Rs.10/- each.
Subsequent to the closure of the financial year, the Members of the Company at the Extraordinary General
Meeting held on July 15, 2025, approved to increase in Authorised Share Capital from ^24,00,00,000 (Rupees
Twenty-Four Crore only) divided into 2,40,00,000 (Two Crore Forty Lakh) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten
only) each to ^25,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five Crore only) divided into 2,50,00,000 (Two Crore Fifty Lakh)
equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each and also approved the preferential issue of 49,59,500 (Forty-Nine
Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue price of ?124
(Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Four only) per share, including a premium of ?114 (Rupees One Hundred
Fourteen only) per share, and 24,08,000 (Twenty-Four Lakh Eight Thousand) fully convertible warrants of ?10
(Rupees Ten only) each, convertible into equity shares of the Company at a price of ?124 (Rupees One Hundred
Twenty-Four only) per share, including a premium of ?114 (Rupees One Hundred Fourteen only) per share.
Pursuant to this approval, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 20, 2025, allotted 49,59,500
(Forty-Nine Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred) equity shares on a preferential basis to non-promoter
allottees and 24,08,000 (Twenty-Four Lakh Eight Thousand) convertible warrants on a preferential basis to
promoter and non-promoter allottees.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year under review. No amount on
account of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding as on March 31, 2025.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 15 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the SME Listed Companies are exempt from the provisions of Corporate Governance.
The Company being the SME listed on Emerge Platform of NSE, the provisions pertaining to Corporate
Governance are not applicable to the Company. Accordingly, the separate report on the Corporate Governance
is not applicable in the Annual Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return of the Company prepared as per Section 92(3) of
the Act for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, is available on the Companyâs website and can be accessed
at https://www.masoninfra.com/. In terms of Rules 11 and 12 of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return shall be filed with the Registrar of Companies, within
prescribed timelines.
The Board of the Company is comprised of eminent persons with proven competence and integrity. Besides the
experience, strong financial acumen, strategic astuteness and leadership qualities, they also have a significant
degree of commitment towards the Company and devote adequate time to the meetings and preparation.
At present, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises of 5 Directors, who have wide and varied
experience in different disciplines and fields of corporate functioning. The present composition of the Board
consists of Managing Director, Whole-time Director and Three Independent Non-Executive Directors including
one Women Director.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Directors, including the Directors appointed/re-appointed during the year
under review possess the requisite qualifications, experience & expertise and hold high standards of integrity.
The criteria for determining qualification, positive attributes and independence of a director is provided in the
Policy on Nomination, Appointment and Removal of Directors, which can be accessed on Companyâs website
at https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
The Board of Directors of your Company comprises the following Directors, as on March 31, 2025:
|
Sr. No |
Name of Director |
DIN |
Designation |
|
1 |
Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani |
01382453 |
Managing Director |
|
2 |
Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani |
10131832 |
Whole-time Director |
|
3 |
Vishwa Deo Sharma |
02255589 |
Independent Director |
|
4 |
Gokuldas Raghoba Desai |
10760133 |
Independent Director |
During the year under review, the Shareholders at their meeting held on September 30, 2024, approved the re¬
designation of Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani (DIN:10131832) as a Whole-time Director of the Company and
also appointed Mr. Gokuldas Raghoba Desai (DIN:10760133) as an Independent Director on the Board with
effect from the same date.
Subsequent to the closure of the financial year 2024-25, Ms. Anuradha Sangeeta Parmar (DIN: 11159004) was
appointed as an Additional Director and designated as Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from
June 19, 2025, and was subsequently approved by members in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on July
15, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (as amended) and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr.
Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani (DIN:01382453) Managing Director and Chairman of the company is liable to
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (âAGMâ) and, being eligible, has offered himself for
re-appointment.
Your Board recommends his re-appointment for the approval of the members. A resolution seeking the approval
of the shareholders for his re-appointment forms part of the Notice convening 2nd Annual General Meeting
scheduled to be held on September 23, 2025.
During the year under review Ms. Chandni Parag Sarvaiya (DIN: 10555203) and Ms. Hiral Nilesh Gandhi (DIN:
10385986), Independent Directors of the Company, resigned from the Board with effect from August 30, 2024
and March 27, 2025 respectively. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for their valuable
guidance, support and contributions during their tenure.
During the year under review Mr. Smeet Asit Thakkar Dattani resigned from the position of Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) of the Company with effect from September 18, 2024, and the board has appointed Mr. Hardik
Shankar Bhadra in his place with effect from September 19, 2024. Further, Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwari, the
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the company has tender his resignation with effect from March
25, 2025.
Subsequent to the closure of the Financial Year, Mr. Hardik Shankar Bhadra resigned from the position of Chief
Financial Officer due to personal reason with effect from April 30, 2025 and the Board re-appointed Mr. Smeet
Asit Thakkar Dattani as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from May 28, 2025.
Further to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwari, the Board appointed Ms.
Bhavana Naresh Chandak, a qualified Company Secretary, as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
of the Company with effect from May 28, 2025.
As on March 31, 2025, the following officials were designated as the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the
Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013:
|
Sr. No |
Name of Key Managerial Personnel |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani |
Managing Director |
|
2. |
#Mr. Hardik Shankar Bhadra |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
3. |
Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal Jhuthani |
Whole-time Director |
|
4. |
* Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwari |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
# Mr. Hardik Shankar Bhadra has resigned from the board w.e.f April 30, 2025
* Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwari has resigned from the board w.e.f March 25, 2025
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors met 20 (Twenty) times during the year under review as mentioned below. The gap
between any two consecutive board meetings did not exceed 120 days as per the provisions of Companies Act,
2013 and rules made thereunder
|
Sr. No. |
Board Meeting Dates |
|
1 |
04-04-2024 |
|
2 |
29-04-2024 |
|
3 |
29-04-2024 |
|
4 |
13-05-2024 |
|
5 |
21-05-2024 |
|
6 |
31-05-2024 |
|
7 |
07-06-2024 |
|
8 |
10-06-2024 |
|
9 |
10-06-2024 |
|
10 |
13-06-2024 |
|
11 |
17-06-2024 |
|
12 |
19-06-2024 |
|
13 |
21-06-2024 |
|
14 |
26-06-2024 |
|
15 |
27-06-2024 |
|
16 |
19-07-2024 |
|
17 |
29-07-2024 |
|
18 |
06-09-2024 |
|
19 |
25-10-2024 |
|
20 |
13-02-2025 |
|
Sr. No |
Name of the Director |
Category |
Number of |
Number of Board attended during the |
|
1 |
Mr. Asit Surendra |
Managing Director |
20 |
20 |
|
2 |
Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal |
Whole-time Director |
20 |
20 |
|
3 |
Mr. Gokuldas Raghoba (Appointed on |
Independent Director |
2 |
2 |
|
4 |
Mr. Vishwa Deo |
Independent Director |
20 |
19 |
|
5 |
*Ms. Chandni Parag |
Independent Director |
16 |
15 |
|
**Ms. Hiral Nilesh |
||||
|
6 |
Gandhi |
Independent Director |
20 |
19 |
*Chandni Parag Sarvaiya resigned w.e.f. 30/08/2024
**HiralNilesh Gandhi w.e.f. 27/03/2025
GENERAL MEETINGS
During the year under review, the Members of the Company met once in the Annual General Meeting held on
September 30, 2024.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Declaration by Independent Directors under sub-section (6) of Section 149:
As on March 31, 2025, Mr. Vishwa Deo Sharma (DIN:02255589) and Mr. Gokuldas Raghoba Desai
(DIN: 10760133) are the Independent Directors on the Board of the company.
The Company has received the necessary declaration from the Independent Directors as required under Section
149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act
and that of Listing Regulations. Independent Directors comply with the Code of Conduct prescribed under
Schedule-IV of the Companies Act, 2013.
None of the Independent Directors of your Company are disqualified under the provisions of Section 164(2) of
the Act. Your directors have made necessary disclosures as required under various provisions of the Act and
the Listing Regulations and in the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors are person of integrity
and possesses relevant expertise and experience and are independent of the management.
All the Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule
IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
All the Independent Directors of your Company are registered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs,
Manesar (âIICAâ) and have their name included in the âIndependent Directors Data Bankâ maintained by the
IICA.
Familiarization programme for Independent Directors
The Company proactively keeps its directors informed of the activities of the Company, its management and
operations and provide an overall industry perspective as well as issues being faced by the industry. Details of
the Familiarization program for Independent Directors forms part of the website of the Company at
https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
The terms & conditions of appointment of Independent Director stipulates under section 149, 150 and 152 of
the Companies Act 2013 read with âGuidelines for Professional Conductâ pursuant to Schedule IV to the Act.
The details of such terms are available on the website of the company at
https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
The Board of Directors have carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance including various
committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act 2013.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board including Independent Directors after seeking inputs
from all the directors based on various criteria such as Board Composition, process, dynamics, quality of
deliberations, strategic discussions, effective reviews, committee participation, governance reviews etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee
members based on criteria such as Committee composition, process, dynamics, deliberation, strategic
discussions, effective reviews etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the individual
directors based on the criteria such as contribution of the individual director to the Board and committee
meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution, inputs in
meetings, etc. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, performance of the
board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, considering the views of the executive
directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting
of independent directors, at which the performance of the Board, its committee and individual directors was
also discussed.
Pursuant to the requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors has constituted
Committees of the Board i.e., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders
Relationship Committee and the Executive Committee.
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Section 177 and all other
applicable provision, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Meeting and Its Powers) Rules,
2014, read with regulation 18 and all other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing and Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Audit committee review reports of the Internal Auditor, meet
Statutory Auditors as and when required and discusses their findings, suggestions, observations, and other
related matters and reviews major accounting policies followed by the Company.
During the year under review, Three (03) Meeting of the Audit Committee was held on July 19, 2024, October
25, 2024 and February 13, 2025 through Video Conference.
The Composition of the Audit Committee as on 31st March, 2025 is as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of |
Designation of |
Number of Meetings held |
Number of |
|
Mr. Vishwa Deo |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
3 |
2 |
|
#Ms. Hiral Gandhi |
Independent Director |
Member |
3 |
2 |
|
Mr. Ashutosh |
Whole Time |
Member |
3 |
3 |
# Ms. Hiral Nilesh Gandhi resigned from the Board with effect from March 27, 2025. Pursuant to her
resignation, the Board, at its meeting held on June 19, 2025, reconstituted the Audit Committee and appointed
Mr. Gokuldas Raghoba Desai, Independent Director, as a Member of the Committee in her place.
B) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of
Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 19(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Apart from that all the matters provided under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation
19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 , the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee identifies (a) criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence
of a director, etc. and (b) guiding principles for payment of remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other employees of the company..
During the year under review, One (01) Meeting of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was held on
October 25, 2024 through Video Conference.
The Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as on March 31, 2025 is as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of |
Designation of |
Number of Meetings held |
Number of |
|
Mr. Vishwa Deo |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
0 |
|
#Ms. Hiral Gandhi |
Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
|
Mr. Gokuldas Raghoba |
Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
# Ms. Hiral Nilesh Gandhi resigned from the Board with effect from March 27, 2025. Pursuant to her
resignation, the Board, at its meeting held on June 19, 2025, reconstituted the Committee and appointed Ms.
Anuradha Sangeeta Parmar, Independent Director, as a Member of the Committee in her place.
C) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The scope of the Shareholders Relationship Committee is to review and address the grievance of the
shareholders in respect of share transfers, transmission, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of dividend
etc, and other related activities. In addition, the Committee also investigates matters which can facilitate better
investorâs services and relations.
During the year under review, One (1) Meeting of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee was held, on
October 25, 2024 via Video Conference.
The Composition of the Stakeholders relationship Committee as on March 31, 2025 is as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of |
Designation of |
Number of Meetings held |
Number of |
|
Mr. Vishwa Deo |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
1 |
0 |
|
#Ms. Hiral Gandhi |
Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
|
Mr. Gokuldas Raghoba |
Independent Director |
Member |
1 |
1 |
# Ms. Hiral Nilesh Gandhi resigned from the Board with effect from March 27, 2025. Pursuant to her
resignation, the Board, at its meeting held on June 19, 2025, reconstituted the Committee and appointed Mr.
Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani, as a Member of the Committee in her place.
D. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on September 06, 2024, constituted an Executive Committee to
address routine executive functions requiring urgent decision-making.
During the year under review, Twelve (12) meeting of the Executive Committee was held on September 18,
2024, September 23, 2024, October 04, 2024, October 07, 2024, October 11, 2024, November 07, 2024,
November 21, 2024, January 16,2025, January 22, 2025, February 03, 2025, February 06, 2025, March 12,
2025, March 25, 2025 through video conferencing.
The composition of the Executive Committee as on March 31, 2025, was as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of |
Designation of |
Number of Meetings held |
Number of |
|
Mr. Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani |
Managing Director |
Chairman |
12 |
12 |
|
Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal |
Whole Time |
Member |
12 |
12 |
The Scope of Internal Complaints Committee will be Redressal of complaints filed with fairness and without
bias, Within the time period of 90 days and undertaking Awareness workshops/activities to educate all
employees of the, Company about Sexual harassment at workplace, its effects and laws against it, Filing a
complaint with the ICC.
The Internal Complaints Committee is duly constituted in accordance with the applicable regulations.
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
|
1 |
Ms. Manisha Chaulkar |
Chairman |
|
2 |
Ms. Mansi More |
Member |
|
3 |
Mr. Supriya Boler |
Member |
|
4 |
Ms. Sucheta Dikshit |
Member |
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board
and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the Company has established Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to
encourage directors and employees of the Company to bring to the attention of any of the following persons,
i.e. Whistle and Ethics Officer of the Company or to the Chairman of the Audit Committee or Company
Secretary or Managing Director in exceptional cases., the instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected
incidence of fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management (Code) that could
adversely impact the Companyâs operations, business performance or reputation.
Your Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy (âPolicyâ) as a part of its vigil mechanism. The purpose
of the Policy is to enable employees to raise concerns regarding unacceptable improper practices and/or any
unethical practices in the organization without the knowledge of the Management. All employees will be
protected from any adverse action for reporting any unacceptable or improper practice and/or any unethical
practice, fraud, or violation of any law, rule or regulation.
This Policy is also applicable to your Companyâs Directors and employees, and it is available on the internal
employee portal as well as the website of your Company at https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
The Company has in place proper and adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its
business, size and complexity of its business operations. Internal control systems comprise policies and
procedures which are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures,
applicable laws and regulations and that all assets and resources are acquired economically used efficiently and
adequately protected.
The Audit Committee evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of the financial control system in the Company, its
compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures, and strives to maintain standards in Internal
Financial Control.
Based on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, Members of the Company at the 1st Annual General
Meeting held on September 30, 2024 appoint M/s. Gada Chheda & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. W100059), as Statutory Auditors for the financial year 2024-25 at such remuneration plus out
of pocket expenses and applicable taxes, as may be determined by the Board based on the recommendation of
the Audit Committee.
Further, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, your Board of Directors recommends the re¬
appointment of M/s. Gada Chheda & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. W100059), who
have furnished their consent and a certificate confirming their eligibility under the Companies Act, 2013, as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office from the conclusion of this AGM until the conclusion of the
7th AGM of the Company to be held for the financial year 2029-30. A resolution seeking the approval of the
Members for their re-appointment forms part of the Notice convening the 2nd AGM scheduled to be held on
September 23, 2025.
The Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for
any further comments. There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by
the Statutory Auditors in their reports.
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 and other applicable provisions if any of the Companies Act, 2013 M/s. JM & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, Mumbai are appointed as Internal Auditor for the Financial Year 2024-25. The firm has been re¬
appointed as the Internal Auditors for the financial year 2025-26.
The Audit committee of the board, in consultation with the internal auditor, shall formulate the scope,
functioning, periodicity and methodology for conducting the internal audit.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have
approved the appointment and remuneration of M/S Nishtha Khandelwal & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretary (Firm Registration No: S2024MH989400), Membership No. A71865 & Certificate of Practice No.
27466), as the Secretarial Auditor for the period of (5) five consecutive years effective from April 1, 2025 till
March 31, 2030. The Board has recommended this appointment for approval of the Members at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting (AGM).
M/S Nishtha Khandelwal & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (Firm Registration No:
S2024MH989400), Membership No. A71865 & Certificate of Practice No. 27466)) has consented to act as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company and confirmed that the appointment, if approved, would be within the limits
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations. He has further confirmed that he is
not disqualified to be appointed as the Secretarial Auditor under the applicable provisions of the Act, rules made
thereunder, and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by M/S Nishtha Khandelwal & Associates, the secretarial Auditors for
the financial year 2024-2025 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
The said report is annexed as "Annexure -A" to this report.
The provisions relating to maintenance of Cost Records as specified by the Central Government under Section
148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2024-25. Also, as per
rule 4 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, cost audit is not applicable to your company.
Accordingly, the cost auditor is not appointed for the financial year 2024-25.
EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS TO QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION, ADVERSE REMARK
OR DISCLAIMER MADE, IF ANY, IN THE STATUTORY AUDITORSâ REPORT AND THE
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT.
The Statutory Auditorsâ Report, and the Secretarial Audit Report to the members, for the year ended March 31,
2025, does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer which require explanations
or comments by the Board.
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial auditors has reported to the Audit
committee, under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the
Company by its officer or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Boardâs report.
The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost basis except for certain
financial instruments which are measured at fair value or amortized cost and accrual basis of accounting, unless
otherwise stated, and are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (âGAAPâ),
statutory requirements prescribed under the Accounting Standards (âASâ) specified under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021, in so far as they
are applicable to the Company.
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility are
applicable to the company from Financial Year 2024-25. A Report on CSR containing particulars as prescribed
under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is provided in âAnnexure-Bâ
attached to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), a separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis is enclosed
as an âAnnexure -Câ to this Report.
During the year under review, the Company did not have any Subsidiary Company. However, the Company
continued to exercise Significant influence over Milestone Projects and Developers Private Limited and
Megastone Projects Private Limited in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The information as required under the first proviso to subsection (3) of Section 129 is given in Form AOC-1, is
enclosed as an âAnnexure -Dâ to this Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH
THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
Subsequent to the end of the financial year 2024-25 and up to the date of this Report, the following material
changes and commitments have occurred which may affect the financial position of the Company:
The Member at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on July 15, 2025 approved to Increase
the Authorised Share Capital From ^24,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Four Crore only), divided into 2,40,00,000
(Two Crore Forty Lakh) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each, to ^25,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five
Crore only), divided into 2,50,00,000 (Two Crore Fifty Lakh) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each and
also approved the preferential issue of 49,59,500 (Forty-Nine Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred) equity
shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue price of ?124 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Four only) per
share, including a premium of ?114 (Rupees One Hundred Fourteen only) per share, and 24,08,000 (Twenty-
Four Lakh Eight Thousand) fully convertible warrants of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each, convertible into equity
shares of the Company at a price of ?124 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Four only) per share, including a
premium of ?114 (Rupees One Hundred Fourteen only) per share.
Pursuant to this approval, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 20, 2025, allotted 49,59,500
(Forty-Nine Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred) equity shares on a preferential basis to non-promoter
allottees and 24,08,000 (Twenty-Four Lakh Eight Thousand) convertible warrants on a preferential basis to
promoter and non-promoter allottees.
These capital raising initiatives were undertaken in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
and SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, and are expected to strengthen the
financial position and support the growth plans of the Company.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/
COURTS/ TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYâS
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.
During the year under review, there is no Significant Order passed by the Regulators/ Courts or Tribunals
impacting the going concern status and Company and its operations in future.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
The Companyâs equity shares are traded in dematerialized form on NSE. As of March 31, 2025, 100% of the
paid-up equity share capital of the Company are in dematerialized mode. The shares are assigned the
International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) INE0SH001010 under the Depository System.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the
Workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The policy aims to provide protection to women employees (including
external stakeholders/visitors) at the workplace and ensures prevention and effective redressal of complaints of
sexual harassment, thereby creating a safe and secure working environment.
In compliance with the said Act, the Company has also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (âICCâ)
to consider and address complaints of sexual harassment, if any.
The details of complaints received and disposed of during the financial year under review are as follows:
|
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of complaints disposed off during the year |
NA |
NA |
|
Number of cases pending for more than 90 days |
NA |
NA |
MATERNITY BENEFIT
In accordance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the Company provides statutory maternity benefits,
including paid leave, medical benefits, and related facilities for its female employees, and affirms complete
compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act
have been disclosed in the financial statements.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, your Company has
formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is available on Companyâs website and can be
accessed https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html. The Policy intends to ensure that proper
reporting, approval and disclosure process are in place for all transactions between the Company and related
parties.
During the financial year 2024-2025, all contracts, arrangements and transactions entered into with related
parties, including any material modifications thereof, were in the ordinary course of business and on an armâs
length basis, and were approved by the Audit Committee in accordance with the applicable regulatory
requirements. Further, none of the transactions during the year were material in nature which require approval
of the shareholders under Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 23(4) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements with related parties in Form-AOC-2,
pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 is not applicable. Moreover, the details of related party transactions, as required under the
applicable accounting standards have been disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statement forming part of this
Annual Report.
During the year under review, your Company has not undertaken any activities relating to the conservation of
energy, nor acquired any technology. The Company has also neither incurred any expenditure or earned any
income in foreign exchange. Consequently, the particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology
absorption, as prescribed under Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are not applicable to your
Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company has established a comprehensive risk management framework to
effectively manage internal and external risks across its businesses. The Board oversees the risk management
function by defining and approving the objectives and philosophy of risk management and continuously
monitoring and reviewing risks across the organization.
This framework aims to foster a strong risk culture integrated with the Companyâs business strategy and ensure
that the Company undertakes businesses that are well understood and within its defined risk appetite. It further
focuses on building profitable and sustainable businesses through a conservative approach to risk, proactively
managing risks across the organization, and adopting best-in-class risk management practices to enhance
shareholder value and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
In addition, the Board has put in place a comprehensive Risk Management Policy aimed at optimizing the risk-
reward trade-off and enhancing shareholder value. The Companyâs approach to risk management is based on a
clear understanding of the variety of risks it faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement, and continuous
assessment and mitigation measures to ensure sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders.
The Company has ensured compliance with the mandated Secretarial Standard I & II issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India with respect to Board Meetings and General Meetings respectively and approved
by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The remuneration paid to the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the Financial
Year 2024-25 was in accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company. Disclosures
with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 have been given as âAnnexure-Eâ to this Report.
Further, the statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the particulars
of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a annexure forming part
of this report.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no
information as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital
and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review
and hence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (Issue of Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2002 is furnished.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any equity shares under Employeeâs Stock Options
scheme pursuant to provisions of Section 62 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture)
Rules, 2014.
The Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed which were required to be transferred to
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based complaints redress system. The salient
features of this system are centralized database of all complaints, enable online upload of Action Take
Reports\(ATRs) by the concerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint
and its current status. Your Company has been registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all
investor complaints received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time frame from the date of
receipt.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company did not receive any complaints on SCORES. The details of
investor complaints received, resolved, and pending during the year are as follows:
|
Sr No. |
Complaints Received |
Complaints Received |
Complaints solved |
Complaints Pending |
|
1 |
Non-receipt of Shares certificate |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2 |
Non-receipt of dividend warrants |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
3 |
Query regarding demat credit |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
4 |
Others |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Total |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Pursuant to sub-Section (5) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and to the best of their knowledge and
belief and according to the information and explanations obtained/ received from the operating management,
your directors make the following statement and confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. The directors have 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 loss of the Company for that period;
c. The directors have 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;
MASON
I NFRATECH
Limited
CIN No. L43900MH2023PLC401571
d. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e. The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively;
f. Proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and such internal financial controls
are adequate and were operating effectively.
103, âImperiaâ, Mahavir Millenium, Vasant Vihar, Pokhran Road No. 2,
Thane West - 400610.
MASON
I NFRATECH
Limited
CIN No. L43900MH2023PLC401571
The Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules framed thereunder and the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) have
mandated the formulation of certain policies for listed and/ or unlisted companies.
All the Policies and Codes adopted by your Company, from time to time, are available on the Companyâs
website viz., https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html. pursuant to Regulation 46 of the Listing
Regulations. The Policies are reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors and its Committees and are
updated based on the need and new compliance requirements.
Statement in the Annual Report. particularly those which relate to Management Discussion and Analysis.
describing the Companyâs objectives, projections, estimates and expectations, may constitute âforward looking
statementsâ within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Although the expectations are based on
reasonable assumptions. the actual results might differ.
Your Directors place on records their sincere appreciation for the significant contribution made by our
employees through their dedication. hard work and commitment.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and co-operation your Company has been receiving
from its customers. suppliers. distributors. stockists. retailers. business partners and others associated with the
Company as its trading partners. Your Company looks upon them as partners in its progress. It will be the
Companyâs endeavour to build and nurture strong links with the trade based on mutuality of benefits, respect
for and co-operation with each other. consistent with consumer interests.
The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders. Investors. Clients. Vendors. Bankers.
Government and Regulatory Authorities and Stock Exchanges. for their continued support.
Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani
Managing Director
DIN: 01382453
103, âImperiaâ, Mahavir Millenium, Vasant Vihar, Pokhran Road No. 2,
Thane West - 400610.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), a separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis is enclosed
as an âAnnexure -Câ to this Report.
During the year under review, the Company did not have any Subsidiary Company. However, the Company
continued to exercise Significant influence over Milestone Projects and Developers Private Limited and
Megastone Projects Private Limited in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The information as required under the first proviso to subsection (3) of Section 129 is given in Form AOC-1, is
enclosed as an âAnnexure -Dâ to this Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH
THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
Subsequent to the end of the financial year 2024-25 and up to the date of this Report, the following material
changes and commitments have occurred which may affect the financial position of the Company:
The Member at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on July 15, 2025 approved to Increase
the Authorised Share Capital From ^24,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Four Crore only), divided into 2,40,00,000
(Two Crore Forty Lakh) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each, to ^25,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five
Crore only), divided into 2,50,00,000 (Two Crore Fifty Lakh) equity shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each and
also approved the preferential issue of 49,59,500 (Forty-Nine Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred) equity
shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue price of ?124 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Four only) per
share, including a premium of ?114 (Rupees One Hundred Fourteen only) per share, and 24,08,000 (Twenty-
Four Lakh Eight Thousand) fully convertible warrants of ?10 (Rupees Ten only) each, convertible into equity
shares of the Company at a price of ?124 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Four only) per share, including a
premium of ?114 (Rupees One Hundred Fourteen only) per share.
Pursuant to this approval, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 20, 2025, allotted 49,59,500
(Forty-Nine Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred) equity shares on a preferential basis to non-promoter
allottees and 24,08,000 (Twenty-Four Lakh Eight Thousand) convertible warrants on a preferential basis to
promoter and non-promoter allottees.
These capital raising initiatives were undertaken in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
and SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, and are expected to strengthen the
financial position and support the growth plans of the Company.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/
COURTS/ TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYâS
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.
During the year under review, there is no Significant Order passed by the Regulators/ Courts or Tribunals
impacting the going concern status and Company and its operations in future.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
The Companyâs equity shares are traded in dematerialized form on NSE. As of March 31, 2025, 100% of the
paid-up equity share capital of the Company are in dematerialized mode. The shares are assigned the
International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) INE0SH001010 under the Depository System.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the
Workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The policy aims to provide protection to women employees (including
external stakeholders/visitors) at the workplace and ensures prevention and effective redressal of complaints of
sexual harassment, thereby creating a safe and secure working environment.
In compliance with the said Act, the Company has also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (âICCâ)
to consider and address complaints of sexual harassment, if any.
The details of complaints received and disposed of during the financial year under review are as follows:
|
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of complaints disposed off during the year |
NA |
NA |
|
Number of cases pending for more than 90 days |
NA |
NA |
MATERNITY BENEFIT
In accordance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the Company provides statutory maternity benefits,
including paid leave, medical benefits, and related facilities for its female employees, and affirms complete
compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act
have been disclosed in the financial statements.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, your Company has
formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is available on Companyâs website and can be
accessed https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html. The Policy intends to ensure that proper
reporting, approval and disclosure process are in place for all transactions between the Company and related
parties.
During the financial year 2024-2025, all contracts, arrangements and transactions entered into with related
parties, including any material modifications thereof, were in the ordinary course of business and on an armâs
length basis, and were approved by the Audit Committee in accordance with the applicable regulatory
requirements. Further, none of the transactions during the year were material in nature which require approval
of the shareholders under Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 23(4) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements with related parties in Form-AOC-2,
pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 is not applicable. Moreover, the details of related party transactions, as required under the
applicable accounting standards have been disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statement forming part of this
Annual Report.
During the year under review, your Company has not undertaken any activities relating to the conservation of
energy, nor acquired any technology. The Company has also neither incurred any expenditure or earned any
income in foreign exchange. Consequently, the particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology
absorption, as prescribed under Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are not applicable to your
Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company has established a comprehensive risk management framework to
effectively manage internal and external risks across its businesses. The Board oversees the risk management
function by defining and approving the objectives and philosophy of risk management and continuously
monitoring and reviewing risks across the organization.
This framework aims to foster a strong risk culture integrated with the Companyâs business strategy and ensure
that the Company undertakes businesses that are well understood and within its defined risk appetite. It further
focuses on building profitable and sustainable businesses through a conservative approach to risk, proactively
managing risks across the organization, and adopting best-in-class risk management practices to enhance
shareholder value and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
In addition, the Board has put in place a comprehensive Risk Management Policy aimed at optimizing the risk-
reward trade-off and enhancing shareholder value. The Companyâs approach to risk management is based on a
clear understanding of the variety of risks it faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement, and continuous
assessment and mitigation measures to ensure sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders.
The Company has ensured compliance with the mandated Secretarial Standard I & II issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India with respect to Board Meetings and General Meetings respectively and approved
by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The remuneration paid to the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the Financial
Year 2024-25 was in accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company. Disclosures
with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 have been given as âAnnexure-Eâ to this Report.
Further, the statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the particulars
of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a annexure forming part
of this report.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no
information as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital
and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review
and hence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (Issue of Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2002 is furnished.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any equity shares under Employeeâs Stock Options
scheme pursuant to provisions of Section 62 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture)
Rules, 2014.
The Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed which were required to be transferred to
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based complaints redress system. The salient
features of this system are centralized database of all complaints, enable online upload of Action Take
Reports\(ATRs) by the concerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint
and its current status. Your Company has been registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all
investor complaints received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time frame from the date of
receipt.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company did not receive any complaints on SCORES. The details of
investor complaints received, resolved, and pending during the year are as follows:
|
Sr No. |
Complaints Received |
Complaints Received |
Complaints solved |
Complaints Pending |
|
1 |
Non-receipt of Shares certificate |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2 |
Non-receipt of dividend warrants |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
3 |
Query regarding demat credit |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
4 |
Others |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Total |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Pursuant to sub-Section (5) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and to the best of their knowledge and
belief and according to the information and explanations obtained/ received from the operating management,
your directors make the following statement and confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. The directors have 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 loss of the Company for that period;
c. The directors have 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 have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e. The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively;
f. Proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and such internal financial controls
are adequate and were operating effectively.
The Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules framed thereunder and the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulationsâ) have
mandated the formulation of certain policies for listed and/ or unlisted companies.
All the Policies and Codes adopted by your Company, from time to time, are available on the Companyâs
website viz., https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html. pursuant to Regulation 46 of the Listing
Regulations. The Policies are reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors and its Committees and are
updated based on the need and new compliance requirements.
Statement in the Annual Report. particularly those which relate to Management Discussion and Analysis.
describing the Companyâs objectives, projections, estimates and expectations, may constitute âforward looking
statementsâ within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Although the expectations are based on
reasonable assumptions. the actual results might differ.
Your Directors place on records their sincere appreciation for the significant contribution made by our
employees through their dedication. hard work and commitment.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and co-operation your Company has been receiving
from its customers. suppliers. distributors. stockists. retailers. business partners and others associated with the
Company as its trading partners. Your Company looks upon them as partners in its progress. It will be the
Companyâs endeavour to build and nurture strong links with the trade based on mutuality of benefits, respect
for and co-operation with each other. consistent with consumer interests.
The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders. Investors. Clients. Vendors. Bankers.
Government and Regulatory Authorities and Stock Exchanges. for their continued support.
Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani
Managing Director
DIN: 01382453
Mar 31, 2024
Your directors pleased to present the 1st Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company along Audited Financial Statement, for the year ended March 31st 2024.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The financial highlights of the financial year ended March 31st , 2024 is summarized as under :
|
(Amount in Lakh.) |
|
|
PARTICULARS |
2023-24 |
|
Revenue from Operations |
9379.46 |
|
Other Income |
18.58 |
|
Total Income |
9398.04 |
|
Less: Operating Expenses |
7518.75 |
|
Gross Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation and Interest |
|
|
Less: Finance Costs |
74.13 |
|
Less: Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
194.35 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Tax Before exceptional and extra-ordinary items |
1610.81 |
|
Exceptional and Extra-ordinary Item |
â |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Tax after exceptional and extra-ordinary items |
1610.81 |
|
Less: Tax Expense (Net) |
454.58 |
|
Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
1165.23 |
STATE OF AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY:
The Company was duly incorporated during the financial year 2023-24 by converting the partnership firm into a private limited company under the name and style of Mason Infratech Private Limited on April 24, 2023. The Company is principally engaged in the business of infrastructure development and construction within the state of Maharashtra.
During the year under review, the Company generated revenue from operations amounting to Rs. 9,379.46 Lakhs and reported a net profit of Rs. 1,165.23 Lakhs.
CHANGES IN CONSTITUTION/PREAMBLE OF THE COMPANY
The Company was incorporated during the financial year 2023-24 through the conversion of the partnership firm into a private limited company under the name and style of Mason Infratech Private Limited on April 24, 2023. Subsequently, the Company was converted from a Private
Limited Company to a Public Limited Company, pursuant to a resolution passed by the members in its meeting held on September 20, 2023 and a fresh certificate of incorporation was issued by the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, effective from November 16, 2023, bearing the Corporate Identification Number U43900MH2023PLC401571.
During the year under review, pursuant to the resolutions duly passed by the Members of the Company at the Extra-ordinary General Meeting convened on 13 th January, 2024, The Company resolved to approached the Capital Market with an initial Public Offer of 47,60,000 (Forty Seven lakhs Sixty Thousand) Equity Shares of the Company of face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only). This offering was conducted through the Book Building Process, in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, with the intent to offer said shares to the public.
The issue was made available for public subscription from 24th June 2024 to 26th June 2024 and allotment of this Shares were subsequently finalized on 27th June 2024 in consultation with the Designated Stock Exchange, namely the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), as per the regulatory framework governing such issuances.
Following the submission of the Company''s application, the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), after due consideration, granted its final approval for the listing and commencement of trading on the NSE Emerge platform with effect from the 1st day of July 2024 with scrip code âMASONâ.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
The company is Premier Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company in India. Specializing in civil contracting work. There is no change in nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
For the Financial Year 2023-24, the Board of directors, in its meeting held on 31st May 2024, declared and paid an Interim Dividend at Rs.0.234/- per equity share of Rs.10/- each i.e. 2.34% of the paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company, the total amount of the Interim Dividend disbursed was Rs. 29,98,125/- (Rupees Twenty-Nine Lakhs Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred and Twenty-Five Only), drawn from the profits of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24. The Interim dividend shall be deemed to be the Final Dividend for the said financial year.
The Board of Directors does not recommend any further dividend for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 as the profits will be deployed for its business expansion program.
As permitted under the Act, the Board does not propose to transfer any amount to general reserve and has decided to retain the entire amount of profit for FY 2024 in the profit and loss account.
During the year under review, the Company was incorporated on April 24th,2023 with the Authorized share capital of Rs. 8,25,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Crore Twenty-Five Lakhs Only) consists of 82,50,000 (Eighty-two Lakh Fifty Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of 10/- each and paid-up share capital of Rs. 8,23,16,900/- (Eight Crore Twenty-Three Lakhs Sixteen Thousand and Nine Hundred only) consist of 82,31,690/- (Eighty-Two Lakh Thirty-one Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
Changes during the year are as follows:
⢠On May 9th, 2023, the company has increased it Authorised Share Capital form Rs.
8.25.00. 000/- (Rupees Eight Crore Twenty-Five Lakhs Only) consists of 82,50,000 (Eighty-two Lakh Fifty Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of 10/- each to Rs.
24.00. 00.000/- (Rupees Twenty-Four Crores Only) consists of 2,40,00,000/- (Two Crore Forty Lakhs) equity shares of Rs. 10/-.
⢠On 19th May 2023, the Company has issued and allotted 17,68,310 (Seventeen Lakhs Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Ten) Equity Shares of the of ? 10/- each, aggregating to Rs. 1,76,83,100/- (Rupees One Crore Seventy-Six Lakhs Eighty-Three Thousand and One Hundred only) at par, in pursuant to the conversion of Loan into equity.
⢠Further on 6th January 2024, the Company has issued and allotted 2,50,000 (Two Lakh Fifty Thousand) equity shares of the of ? 10/- each on preferential cum private placement basis, at value of Rs. 40/- (Rupees Forty) per share including premium of Rs. 30/- (Rupees Thirty) per share aggregating to Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore only).
⢠Further on 9th January 2024, the company has issued and allotted 25,62,500 (Twenty Five Lakhs Sixty Two Thousand and Five Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each aggregating to Rs. 2,56,25,000/- (Two Crore Fifty-Six Lakh and Twenty Five Thousand only ) as Bonus Shares to the existing Shareholders through capitalization of surplus profit or reserves.
As of March 31, 2024, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs. 24,00,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty-Four Crore only) divided into 2,40,00,000 (Two Crore Forty Lakh) equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each and the Paid-up Share Capital of the Company increased to Rs. 12,81,25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crore Eighty-one Lakh and Twenty-Five Thousand only), comprising 1,28,12,500 (one Crore Twenty-Eight Lakh Twelve Thousand and Five Hundred) equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each.
On 27th June, 2024, the company has come up with the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 47,60,000 (Forty Seven Lakhs and Sixty Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs.10/-, at the issue price of Rs.64/-(Rupees Sixty-Four) each including a premium of Rs. 54/- (Rupees Fifty-Four) each aggregating to Rs. 30,46,40,000/-/- (Rupees Thirty Crore Forty-Six Lakhs and Forty Thousand only).
Following the completion of the IPO the paid-up share capital of the Company stood at Rs. 17,57,25,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crore Fifty-Seven Lakhs and Twenty-Five Thousand only) comprising of 1,75,72,500 (One Crore, Seventy-Five Lakhs Seventy-Two Thousand and Five Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year under review. No amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding as on March 31, 2024.
The details of amount accepted and received from the directors of the company have been disclosed in the financial statements.
Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 15 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the SME Listed Companies are exempt from the provisions of Corporate Governance.
The Company being the SME listed on Emerge Platform of NSE, the provisions pertaining to Corporate Governance are not applicable to the Company. Accordingly, the separate report on the Corporate governance is not applicable in the Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 92 of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,2014, the Annual Return will be available on the website of the Company at https://www.masoninfra.com/.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
At present, Board of Directors of the Company comprises of 5 Directors, who have wide and varied experience in different disciplines and fields of corporate functioning. The present composition of the Board consists of one Managing Director, one Executive Director and Three Independent Non-Executive Directors including one women Director.
The Company is maintaining optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors
The Board of Directors of your Company comprised of the following Directors, as on March 31st, 2024:
|
Sr.No |
Name of Director |
DIN |
Designation |
|
1 |
Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani |
01382453 |
Managing Director |
|
2 |
Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani |
10131832 |
Executive Director |
|
3 |
Vishwa Deo Sharma |
02255589 |
Independent Director |
|
4 |
Chandni Parag Sarvaiya |
10555203 |
Independent Director |
|
5 |
Hiral Nilesh Gandhi |
10385986 |
Independent Director |
A) APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT:
During the year under review Ms. Hiral Nilesh Gandhi (DIN: 10385986) and Mr. Neelkanth Dnyaneshwar Aher (DIN: 06498109) was appointed as an Additional Director and designated as Independent Director on the Board with effect from 25th November 2024 and appointed Ms. Mamta Shah (DIN: 10435895) as an Additional Director and designated as Non-executive Director on the Board with effect from the 25th December 2023 and approved by member in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting dated 04th January, 2024.
Further, the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting dated 03rd December 2023, appointed Mr. Vishwa Deo Sharma (DIN 02255589) as an Additional Director and designated as Independent Director on the Board with effect from the date of the meeting and approved by member in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting dated 09th January, 2024 and appoint Mr. Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani (DIN: 01382453) as Managing Director of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) years commencing from the date of the meeting.
Furthermore, Ms. Chandni Parag Sarvaiya (DIN: 10555203) was appointed as Director and designated as Independent Director on the Board with effect from 18th March 2024 and approved by member in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (as amended), Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani (DIN: 10131832), retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, seeks re-appointment. A resolution seeking the re-appointment of Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani (DIN: 10131832), forms part of the Notice.
The profile along with other details of Mr. Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani are provided in the annexure to the Notice.
During the year under review Mr. Smeet Asit Thakkar Dattani (DIN 10131833) and Mr.Neelkanth Dnyaneshwar Aher (DIN: 06498109) has resigned from the Board as Director of the company with effect from 06th January 2024. The Board places on record its appreciation for the valuable contribution made by them during their tenure as Director of the Company.
Further, on 18th March 2024 Ms. Mamta Shah (DIN: 10435895) has resigned from the position of Non-executive Director of the company w.e.f. 18th day of March 2024.The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution made by him over the years.
Furthermore, the company has received the resignation letter from Ms. Chandni Parag Sarvaiya (DIN: 10555203) dated 30th August 2024, which will be consider by the board in the forthcoming board meeting Scheduled to be held on 06th September 2024.
D) CHANGES IN KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
During the Year under review, the company has appointed Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwari as Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company with effect from 06th November 2023 and Mr. Smeet Asit Thakkar Dattani as Chief Financial Officer of the company with effect from 09th January 2024, to fulfil the requirement of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The following have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
Key Managerial Personnel as on 31st March 2024:
|
Sr. No |
Name of Key Managerial Personnel |
Designation |
|
1 |
Mr. Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani |
Managing Director |
|
2 |
Mr. Smeet Asit Thakkar Dattani |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
3 |
Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwari |
Company Secretary |
The Board of Directors met 28 (Twenty-Eight) times during the year under review as mentioned below. The gap between any two consecutive board meetings did not exceed 120 days as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder
|
Sr. No. |
Board Meeting Dates |
|
1 |
24-04-2023 |
|
2 |
25-04-2023 |
|
3 |
19-05-2023 |
|
4 |
06-06-2023 |
|
5 |
26-08-2023 |
|
6 |
17-10-2023 |
|
7 |
23-10-2023 |
|
8 |
01-11-2023 |
|
9 |
06-11-2023 |
|
10 |
17-11-2023 |
|
11 |
25-11-2023 |
|
12 |
25-11-2023 |
|
13 |
03-12-2023 |
|
14 |
18-12-2023 |
|
15 |
19-12-2023 |
|
16 |
21-12-2023 |
|
17 |
25-12-2023 |
|
18 |
05-01-2024 |
|
19 |
06-01-2024 |
|
20 |
06-01-2024 |
|
21 |
09-01-2024 |
|
22 |
10-01-2024 |
|
23 |
12-01-2024 |
|
24 |
12-01-2024 |
|
25 |
12-01-2024 |
|
26 |
29-01-2024 |
|
27 |
05-03-2024 |
|
28 |
18-03-2024 |
|
Sr. No |
Name of the Director |
Category |
Number of Board Meetings entitled to attend / held during the Year |
Number of Board Meetings attended during the Year |
|
1 |
Asit Surendra Thakkar Dattani |
Managing Director |
28 |
28 |
|
2 |
Ashutosh Jayantilal Juthani |
Executive Director |
28 |
28 |
|
3 |
*Smeet Asit Thakkar Dattani |
Executive Director |
19 |
19 |
|
4 |
Vishwa Deo Sharma (Appointed on 09/01/24) |
Independent Director |
6 |
6 |
|
5 |
Chandni Parag Sarvaiya (Appointed on 18/3/2024) |
Independent Director |
0 |
0 |
|
6 |
Hiral Nilesh Gandhi (Appointed on 25/11/2023) |
Independent Director |
16 |
16 |
|
7 |
**Neelkanth Aher (Appointed on 25/11/2023) |
Independent Director |
8 |
0 |
|
8 |
***Mamta Shah (Appointed on 04/01/2024) |
Woman Director |
9 |
9 |
|
*Smeet Asit Thakkar Dattani resigned w.e.f. 06/01/2024 **Neelkanth Aher resigned w.e.f. 06/01/2024 ***Mamta Shah resignedw.e.f.18/03/2024 |
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The Members of the company Met Ten (10) times during the Financial Year 23-24 on the following date:
|
Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
|
1 |
24-04-2023 |
|
2 |
09-05-2023 |
|
3 |
19-05-2023 |
|
4 |
20-09-2023 |
|
5 |
26-12-2023 |
|
6 |
04-01-2024 |
|
7 |
08-01-2024 |
|
8 |
09-01-2024 |
|
9 |
13-01-2024 |
|
10 |
18-03-2024 |
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORA) DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER SUB-SECTION (6) OF SECTION 149:
As on March 31, 2024, Mr. Vishwa Deo Sharma , Mr. Hiral Nilesh Gandhi and Mr. Chandni Parag Sarvaiya are the Independent Directors on the Board of the company.
The Company has received the necessary declaration from the Independent Directors as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act and that of Listing Regulations. Independent Directors comply with the Code of Conduct prescribed under Schedule-IV of the Companies Act, 2013.
None of the Independent Directors of your Company are disqualified under the provisions of Section 164(2) of the Act. Your directors have made necessary disclosures as required under various provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations and in the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors are person of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience and are independent of the management.
All the Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
All the Independent Directors of your Company are registered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar (âIICAâ) and have their name included in the âIndependent Directors Data Bankâ maintained by the IICA.
B) FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has put in place a Familiarization Program for the Independent & Non-Executive Directors to familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The detail of such program is available on the website of the company at https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
C) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
The terms & conditions of appointment of Independent Director stipulates under section 149, 150 and 152 of the Companies Act 2013 read with âGuidelines for Professional Conductâ pursuant to Schedule IV to the Act. The details of such terms are available on the website of the company at https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
The Board of Directors have carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance including various committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act 2013.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board including Independent Directors after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of various criteria such as Board Composition, process, dynamics, quality of deliberations, strategic discussions, effective reviews, committee participation, governance reviews etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as Committee composition, process, dynamics, deliberation, strategic discussions, effective reviews etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the individual directors on the basis of the criteria such as contribution of the individual director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and
constructive contribution and inputs in meetings etc. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of the executive directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting of independent directors, at which the performance of the Board, its committee and individual Directors was also discussed.
Pursuant to the requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors has constituted Committees of the Board i.e., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Section 177 and all other applicable provision, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Meeting and Its Powers) Rules, 2014, pursuant to regulation 18 and all other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing and Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Audit committee review reports of the Internal Auditor, meet Statutory Auditors as and when required and discusses their findings, suggestions, observations, and other related matters and reviews major accounting policies followed by the Company.
The Audit Committee constitute on 10th January 2024, the constitution of Audit Committee as on 31st March 2024 is as follows:
The Composition of the Audit Committee as on 31/03/2024 is as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation of Member |
|
Ms. Hiral Gandhi |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
|
Mr. Vishwa Deo Sharma |
Independent Director |
Member |
|
Mr. Ashutosh Juthani |
Executive Director |
Member |
B) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 19(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Apart from that all the matters provided in Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee identifies (a) criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director, etc. and (b) guiding principles for payment of remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee constitute on 10th January 2024, the constitution of Audit Committee as on 31st March 2024 is as follows, 1 (One) Meeting of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was held during the year i.e. on 18th March 2024 via Video Conference
The Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as on 31/03/2024 is as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation of Member |
|
Mr. Vishwa Deo Sharma |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
|
Ms. Hiral Gandhi |
Independent Director |
Member |
|
*Ms Mamta Shah |
Non-Executive Director |
Member |
|
*resigned w.e.f. 18/03/2024 Member w.e.f13/05/2024 |
as Director. Mrs. Chandni Parag Sarvaiya appointed as Committee |
|
C) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The scope of the Shareholders relationship Committee is to review and address the grievance of the shareholders in respect of share transfers, transmission, non-receipt of annual report, nonreceipt of dividend etc, and other related activities. In addition, the Committee also investigates matters which can facilitate better investorâs services and relations.
The Stakeholdersâ Relationship Committee is duly constituted on 10th January,2024, the constitution of Stakeholdersâ Relationship Committee as on 31st March 2024 is as follows :
The Composition of the Stakeholders relationship Committee as on 31/03/2024 is as under:
|
Name of the Member |
Nature of Directorship |
Designation of Member |
|
|
Mr. Vishwa Deo Sharma |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
|
|
Ms. Hiral Gandhi |
Independent Director |
Member |
|
|
*Ms Mamta Shah |
Non-Executive Director |
Member |
|
|
*resigned w.e.f. 18/03/2024 as Director. Mrs. Chandni Parag Sarvaiya appointed as Committee Member w.e.f13/05/2024 |
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D. INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE
The Scope of Internal Complaints Committee will be Redressal of complaints filed with fairness and without bias, Within the time period of 90 days and undertaking Awareness workshops/activities to educate all employees of the Company about Sexual harassment at workplace, its effects and laws against it, Filing a complaint with the ICC.
The Internal Complaints Committee is duly constituted in accordance with the applicable regulations. During the Financial Year ended on 31st March 2024
The Composition of the Internal Complaints Committee as on 31/03/2024 is as under:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
|
1 |
Ms. Manisha Chaulkar |
Chairman |
|
2 |
Ms. Mansi More |
Member |
|
3 |
Mr. Supriya Boler |
Member |
|
4 |
Ms. Sucheta Dikshit |
Member |
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY (VIGIL MECHANISM)
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the Company has established Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to encourage directors and employees of the Company to bring to the attention of any of the following persons, i.e. Whistle and Ethics Officer of the Company or to the Chairman of the Audit Committee or Company Secretary or Managing Director in exceptional cases., the instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected incidence of fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management (Code) that could adversely impact the Companyâs operations, business performance or reputation.
Your Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy (âPolicyâ) as a part of its vigil mechanism. The purpose of the Policy is to enable employees to raise concerns regarding unacceptable improper practices and/or any unethical practices in the organization without the knowledge of the Management. All employees will be protected from any adverse action for reporting any unacceptable or improper practice and/or any unethical practice, fraud, or violation of any law, rule or regulation.
This Policy is also applicable to your Companyâs Directors and employees, and it is available on the internal employee portal as well as the website of your Company at https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has in place proper and adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business, size and complexity of its business operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures which are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures, applicable laws and regulations and that all assets and resources are acquired economically used efficiently and adequately protected.
The Audit Committee evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of the financial control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures, and strives to maintain the standards in Internal Financial Control.
M/s. Gada Chheda & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. W100059), were appointed as First Statutory Auditors to hold office till the First Annual General Meeting.
M/s. Gada Chheda & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. W100059), has given consent and eligibility certificate for re-appointment as a statutory Auditors of the Company. The Board recommend their re-appointment for a further term of one years to hold office from the conclusion of the forth coming Annual Geneal meeting till the conclusion of AGM to be hefinanciale Financial year 2024-25 at such remuneration plus out of pocket expenses and applicable taxes, as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Auditors
Appropriate resolution seeking Members approval for the appointment of M/s. Gada Chheda & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants as the Statutory Auditors of the Company is appearing in the Notice convening the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the Statutory Auditors in their reports.
M/s. JM & Associates, the Chartered Accountants, Mumbai are appointed as Internal Auditor for the Financial Year 2024-25 as per the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provisions if any of the Companies Act, 2013
The Audit committee of the board, in consultation with the internal auditor, shall formulate the scope, functioning, periodicity and methodology for conducting the internal audit.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Board has appointed M/S Nishtha Khandelwal & Associates, (Firm Registration No: S2024MH989400) Practicing Company Secretary, Membership No. A71865 & Certificate of Practice No. 27466), to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31 March, 2024 is attached as "Annexure - A" to this Report. The Secretarial Audit report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The provisions relating to maintenance of Cost Records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2023-24. Also, as per rule 4 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, cost audit is not applicable to your company. Accordingly, the cost auditor is not appointed for the financial year 2023-24.
EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS TO QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION, ADVERSE REMARK OR DISCLAIMER MADE, IF ANY, IN THE STATUTORY AUDITORSâ REPORT AND THE SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT.
The Statutory Auditorsâ Report, and the Secretarial Audit Report to the members, for the year ended March 31, 2024, does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer which require explanations or comments by the Board. However, the reply of the Board to the âemphasis of matterâ reported in the Statutory Auditorsâ Reports is given in the âAuditors Reportâ clause above.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUBSECTION (12) OF SECTION 143:
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial auditors has reported to the Audit committee, under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officer or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Boardâs report.
DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value or amortized cost and accrual basis of accounting, unless otherwise stated, and are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (âGAAPâ), statutory requirements prescribed under the Accounting Standards (âASâ) specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021, in so far as they are applicable to the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable to the company from Financial Year 2023-24.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), a separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis is enclosed as an âAnnexure -Bâ to this Report.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, the Company do not have any subsidiary/joint ventures/ associate companies.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred during the period between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS/ TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.
During the year under review, there is no Significant Order passed by the Regulators/ Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company and its operations in future.
The Companyâs equity shares are traded in dematerialized form on NSE. As of March 31, 2024, 100% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company are in dematerialized mode. The shares are assigned the International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) INE0SH001010 under the Depository System.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, to provide protection to women (including outsiders) at the workplace and for prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure. The Company has also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee to consider and to redress complaints of sexual harassment. The Committee has not received any complaint of sexual harassment during the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Your Company has not given any loans, guarantees or investments covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and accordingly information required to be provided under Section 134 (3) (g) of the Companies Act, 2013 in relation loans, guarantees or investments covered under the provisions of section 186 are not applicable to your Company.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, your Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is available on Companyâs website and can be accessed https://www.masoninfra.com/codeandpolicies.html. The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure process are in place for all transactions between the Company and related parties.
All contracts, arrangements and transactions entered by the Company with related parties during FY 2023-24 (including any material modification thereof), were in the ordinary course of business and on an armâs length basis which does not require to be disclose in Form AOC-2, details relating to related party transactions made by the Company in pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and disclosure as required by the applicable accounting standards have been made in the Notes to the financial statements.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Your Company has not carried any activities relating to the conservation of energy. Your Company has not acquired any technologies during the year under review. Since your Company does not own any manufacturing facility, the other particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption stipulated in the with rule (8)(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to your Company.
PARTICULARS WITH REGARDS TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to rule 8(3)(c) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has not incurred any Foreign Exchange Expenditure or has earned any Foreign Exchange Earnings during the year under review.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives and thus in pursuance of the same it has formulated a Risk Management
Policy to ensure compliance with regulation 17 and 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors of the Company has put in place a Risk Management Policy which aims at enhancing shareholdersâ value and providing an optimum risk-reward trade off. The risk management approach is based on a clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk assessment and mitigation measures
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has ensured compliance with the mandated Secretarial Standard I & II issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with respect to Board Meetings and General Meetings respectively and approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The remuneration paid to the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the Financial Year 2023-24 was in accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company. Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 have been given as âAnnexure-Câ to this Report.
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to sub-Section (5) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained/ received from the operating management, your directors make the following statement and confirm that:
A) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
B) The directors have 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 loss of the Company for that period;
C) The directors have 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 have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
E) The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively;
F) Proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
APPRECIATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the significant contribution made by our employees through their dedication, hard work and commitment.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and co-operation your Company has been receiving from its customers, suppliers, distributors, stockists, retailers, business partners and others associated with the Company as its trading partners. Your Company looks upon them as partners in its progress. It will be the Companyâs endeavour to build and nurture strong links with the trade based on mutuality of benefits, respect for and co-operation with each other, consistent with consumer interests.
The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders, Investors, Clients, Vendors, Bankers, Government and Regulatory Authorities and Stock Exchanges, for their continued support.
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