Directors Report of S J Logistics (India) Ltd.

Mar 31, 2025

Your directors take pleasure in presenting their 22nd Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company
together with the Audited Financial Statement of Accounts for March 31, 2025. The most significant and far -
reaching event in 2024-25 was Preferential Allotment made by the Company in the concerned financial year which
shaped our growth and commitment towards creating a Global Business.

01. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

Forthe year ended
March 31, 2025

For the year ended
March 31, 2024

For the year ended
March 31, 2025

For the year ended
March 31, 2024

Revenue from Operations

33,119.72

14,871.41

50,248.95

27,086.02

Other income

45.26

250.86

36.46

249.40

Total Income

33,164.98

15,122.27

50,285.41

27,335.42

Less: Total Expenses

29,319.51

13,792.41

43,466.56

24,468.21

Profit before exceptional and
extraordinary items and tax

3,845.47

1329.86

6,818.85

2,867.21

Less: Extraordinary items

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Profit Before Tax

3,845.47

1329.86

6,818.85

2,867.21

Tax expenses

1,010.29

322.57

1,569.49

605.99

Profit/ (Loss) for the period

2835.18

1007.29

5,249.36

2,261.22

02. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIR & FUTURE OUTLOOK

During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, S J Logistics (India) Limited delivered strong operational and
financial performance, reinforcing its position as a leading integrated logistics service provider. The Company
operates across a diverse range of services including freight forwarding (Air, Sea, and Land), NVOCC operations,
customs clearance, warehousing, transportation, and project cargo logistics. The Company is a Multimodal
Transport Operator registered under the Multimodal transportation of Goods Act 1993 to carry on the business of
multimodal transportation.

There has been no change in the business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.

The highlights of the Company’s performance, on a consolidated basis, as compared to previous Financial Year is
as under:

• During the year under review, the Company has a Net profit of Rs. 5,249.36 (In Lakhs) against a profit of
Rs.2,261.22 (In Lakhs) during the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review, the revenue from operations of the Company has increased to Rs. 50,248.95 (in
lakhs) as compared to Rs. 27,086.02 (in lakhs) in the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review the Earning per share has increased to Rs. 35.76 compared to Earning per share
of Rs. 20.03 for the previous Financial Year.

The highlights of the Company’s performance, on a standalone basis, as compared to previous Financial Year is as
under:

• During the year under review, Company has a Net profit of Rs. 2,835.18 (In Lakhs) against a profit of Rs. 1,007.29
(In Lakhs) during the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review, the revenue from operations of the Company has increased to Rs. 33,119.72 (in
lakhs) as compared to Rs 14,871.41 (in lakhs) in the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review, the Earning per share has increased to Rs. 19.31 compared to Earning per share
of Rs. 8.92 for the previous Financial Year.

The outlook for FY 2025-26 remains positive, backed by the Company’s expanding service portfolio, enhanced
global presence, and deepening capabilities in complex logistics execution.

03. NATURE OF BUSINESS & MATERIAL CHANGES, IF ANY

The Company is engaged in the business of Shipping, Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions to our customers. Key
services provided by the Company include Freight Forwarding, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (N.V.O.C.C),
Warehousing, Custom Clearance and Transportation Handling services. The Company is a Multimodal Transport
Operator registered under the Multimodal transportation of Goods Act 1993 to carry on the business of multimodal
transportation.

A) Preferential Issue of 7,00,000 Warrants to Promoter and 6,40,000 Equity Shares to Non-Promoter
Category Investors.

The Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held on 11th September, 2024 and Members of the
Company at their Extraordinary General Meeting (''EGM’) held on 04th October, 2024, have inter-alia
approved the following:

i. Issuance of 7,00,000 (Seven Lakhs) Share Warrants each convertible into 1 (one) fully paid-up equity
shares of the Company, having a face value of Rs. 10/- within a period of 18 months (eighteen months)
in accordance with the applicable laws (“Warrants”) at a price of Rs. 576/- (Rupees Five Hundred
Seventy-Six only) each payable in cash (“Warrant Issue Price”), aggregating upto Rs. 40,32,00,000/-
(Rupees Forty Crores Thirty-Two Lakhs Only) to the Promoter by way of preferential issue, subject to
the approval of the other regulatory or statutory approvals as may be required.

ii. Issuance of 6,94,000 (Six Lakhs Ninety-Four Thousand) equity shares of the Company having face
value of Rs. 10/- each, at a price of Rs. 576/- (Rupees Five Hundred Seventy-Six only) per equity share,
each payable in cash (“Share Issue Price”), aggregating upto Rs. 39,97,44,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Nine
Crores Ninety-Seven Lakhs Forty-Four Thousand Only), to certain Non-Promoter Investors by way of
preferential issue, subject to the approval of the other regulatory or statutory approvals as may be
required.

Subsequently, 6,40,000 (Six Lakhs Forty Thousand) equity shares having face value of Rs. 10/- each,
at a price of Rs. 576/- (Rupees Five Hundred Seventy-Six only) per equity share, each payable in cash
(“Share Issue Price”), aggregating upto Rs. 36,86,40,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Six Crores Eighty-Six Lakhs
Forty Thousand only) were subscribed and allotted to the aforementioned Non- Promoter Investors.

Furthermore, as on March 31st, 2025, 1,20,000 (One Lakh Twenty Thousand) Warrants were converted
into 1,20,000 (One Lakh Twenty Thousand) equity shares having face value Rs. 10 each, at a price of Rs.
576/- (Rupees Five Hundred Seventy - Six only) per equity share, which were subscribed and allotted
to the Promoter of the Company.

B) Acquisition of S J Logisol Shipping L.L.C

A significant milestone was achieved recently, with the Company successfully acquiring S J Logisol
Shipping L.L.C and making it a wholly-owned subsidiary effective 16th June, 2025. This strategic acquisition
marks a major expansion opportunity for the Company, enabling us to establish a strong presence in Dubai
and potentially extend our footprint to other countries in the Gulf, Middle East & Far East. By integrating S
J Logisol Shipping L.L.C into our operations, we can leverage its local expertise, infrastructure, and market
knowledge to drive growth, enhance our service offerings, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the
region.

C) Awarded Internation Air Transport Association (“IATA”) License

The Company was granted IATA License in the financial year under review which would help in providing
enhanced credibility, global recognition, direct access to airlines, streamlined operations, and access to
industry resources and training, positioning the company for greater success in the air cargo market.

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

The amount raised via preferential allotment has been fully utilized for purpose it was raised and no funds
have been transferred to reserves.

5. DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances and keeping
in view the tremendous growth opportunities that your company is currently engaged with, has decided that
it would be prudent not to recommend any Dividend for the year under review.

6. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

The Company does not have any unpaid / unclaimed amount which is required to be transferred, under
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (''IEPF’) of the
Government of India.

7. SHARE CAPITAL

a. Authorised Share Capital:

During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company was Rs. 30,00,00,000
(Rupees Thirty Crores Only) divided into 3,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.

A brief of the same in tabular format is prescribed below: (Rs in Lakhs)

Particulars

As on 31st March, 2025

As on 31st March, 2024

Number of shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Number of shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Authorized Share
Capital:

Equity shares of Rs.
10 each

3,00,00,000

3,000.00

3,00,00,000

3,000.00

Changes during the Year

• There were no changes made to the Authorised Share Capital of the Company for the year ended 31st March,
2025.

Particulars

As on 31st March, 2025

As on 31st March, 2024

Number of shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Number of shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Issued, Subscribed
and Paid-up Share
Capital:

Equity shares of Rs.
10 each

1,52,43,130

1,524.31

1,44,83,130

1,448.31

Changes during the Year

The movement of the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company during the financial year is as
follows:

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital

Number of shares

Equity Share Capital

At the beginning of the year

1,44,83,130

14,48,31,300

i.e., as on April 01, 2024

Preferential Allotment during the Financial Year #

7,60,000

7600000

At the end of the year

1,52,43,130

15,24,31,300

i.e., as on March 31, 2025

All the equity shares so allotted are duly listed on the National Stock Exchange SME Platform (“NSE Emerge”).

#During the year under review, the Company made Preferential Allotment of 6,40000 (Six Lakhs Forty
Thousand Only) equity shares having face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each at an issue price of Rs. 576/-
(Rupees Five Hundred and Seventy-Six Only) to non-promoter category Shareholders.

Further, the Company has made Preferential Issue of 7 00,000 (Seven Lakh) Warrants having face value of Rs.
10/- (Rupees 10) each at an issue price of Rs. 576/- (Rupees Five Hundred and Seventy-Six Only) to Promoter
Category investor of which as on 31st March, 2025, the Promoter has converted 1,20,000 warrants into 1,20,000
equity shares having face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.

8. SUB-DIVISION/ SPILT OF EQUITY SHARES

No sub-division/ spilt took place in the Company, for the year under review.

9. BONUS ISSUE

No Bonus issue took place in the Company, for the year under review.

10. DETAILS OF HOLDING/SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

During the year under review, the Company has two Subsidiaries which are as follows:

Sr No.

Name of Body Corporate

Number of shares

Relation

Country

1

SJA Logisol (India)
Pvt. Ltd.

CIN

U60300MH2018PTC313594

Wholly Owned
Subsidiary

India

2

S. J. L. Group (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd.

UEN:

201330204C

Wholly Owned
Subsidiary

Singapore

Note: The Company acquired 100% equity shares of S J Logisol Shipping LL.C, having License No. 1303861 effective
16th July 2025.

Apart from above, there are no Holding /Subsidiary/Joint Venture/ Associate Company.

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025 are prepared in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and as stipulated under Regulation 33 of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”). The audited
Consolidated Financial Statements together with the Auditors’ Report thereon forms part of the Annual Report.

Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Statement containing salient features of the Financial
Statements of the Subsidiary Companies in the prescribed Form
AOC-1 is appended as Annexure- I to this report.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements of the Subsidiary
Companies are kept for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company.

The Company shall provide a copy of the Financial Statements of its Subsidiary Companies to the Members upon
their request. The statements are also available on the website of the Company at
www.sjlogistics.co.in

11. LISTING OF SHARES & DEMATERIALISATION

The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME Emerge platform of National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (’NSE’) with effect from December 19, 2023. The annual listing fees for FY 2025-26 has been paid to
the Stock Exchange. Further, Complete Shareholding of the Company is in dematerialized form.

12. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT,
2013

The details of Loans and Investment and Guarantees made by the Company to other Corporate or persons
are given in notes to the Financial Statements which forms integral part of this Annual Report.

13. DEPOSITS

During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits in terms of Section 73 of the
Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014. No amount
was outstanding which were classified as Deposit under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
as on the Balance Sheet date.

14. AUDITORS

a. Statutory Auditor

In accordance with Section 139 of the Act and the rules made there under, M/s. MYSP & Associates
LLP (FRN: 116455W), Chartered Accountants were appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company
in the 21st Annual General Meeting for a term of 5 years commencing from conclusion of the 21st
Annual General Meeting upto the 26th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in
calendar year 2029.

The Auditors have confirmed their availability within the meaning of provisions of Section 139 of
the companies Act, 2013.

AUDITORS’ REPORT

M/s. MYSP & Associates LLP Statutory Auditors of the Company has audited Books of Accounts
of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 and has issued the Auditors’ Report
thereon.

The Independent Auditors’ Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 on the Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries forms part of this Annual Report.

There are no qualifications or reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimers in the said report. The
Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

b. Secretarial Auditor

The Company has appointed Mr. Rushabh Doshi (COP: 25328 & Membership No: 27484) as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 at such terms and conditions
as decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed and marked as
Annexure - II to this Report.

There are no qualifications or reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimers in the said report.

c. Internal Auditor

The Company has appointed M/s Oka & Bhat, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 115027W) as its
Internal Auditor for Financial Year 2024-25. The Internal Auditor submitted their Report to the
Company.

During the year, the Company continued to implement the suggestions and recommendations
of Internal Auditors to improve the control environment. Their scope of work includes review
of processes for safeguarding the assets of the Company, review of operational efficiency,
effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control strengths in all
areas. Internal Auditors findings are discussed with the process owners and suitable corrective
actions taken as per the directions of Audit Committee on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency
in operations.

d. Cost Auditor

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and
Audit) Rules, 2014 the Cost Audit Report is not mandatorily applicable to our Company; hence, no
such audit has been carried out during the year.

e. Reporting of frauds by Auditors

During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not reported to the Audit
Committee, under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2103 (“the Act”), any instances of fraud
committed against the Company by its officers or employees, therefore no detail is required to be
disclosed under Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Act.

15. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL

The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its
business, including adherence to Company Policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection
of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records.

The Company maintains appropriate systems of internal control, including monitoring procedures, to
ensure that all assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition.

The Company follows all the applicable Accounting Standards for properly maintaining the books of
accounts and reporting financial statements.

16. DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL & SENIOR MANAGEMENT:

A) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

• DIRECTORS:

As on March 31, 2025, the Board comprised of Six (6) Directors as below:

Sr. No.

Name of Person

Designation

DIN

1

Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

Chairman & Managing Director

01903150

2

Jeet Rajen Shah

Director & CFO

06948326

3

Kulshekhar Kumar

Whole-time Director

10302488

4

Mandar Kamlakar Patil

Independent Director

05284076

5

Rajshree Ravindra Gupta

Independent Director

10302526

6

Vinod Girijashankar Tripathi

Independent Director

09071425

• Mr. Prashant Arvindlal Shah was added as Non- Executive Non- Independent Director w.e.f 30th June, 2025

• CHANGES DURING THE YEAR

During the year under review, there was no change in the Composition of the Board of the Company.

• DIRECTOR LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with rules made thereunder and Articles
of Association of the Company, Mr. Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah (DIN: 01903150) whose office is liable to retire
by rotation at the forthcoming AGM and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Board of
Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) recommends
his reappointment. Appropriate resolution for reappointment of Mr. Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah as the Director
of the Company is being placed for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM.

• KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

During the year under review, there was no change in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

The Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company (other than Directors) and Senior Managerial Personnel
(SMP) as of March 31, 2025 are listed below:

Sr. No.

Name

KMP/SMP

Designation

1

Mr. Jeet Shah

KMP

Chief Financial Officer

2

Mr. Parth Raval

KMP

Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer

B) DECLARATION BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S) AND RE- APPOINTMENT, IF ANY

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors of the Company have given
their declarations to the Company that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section
149(6) of the Act read along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulations of the Listing Regulations
and are not disqualified from continuing as an Independent Director of the Company. The Independent
Directors have also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or
may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an
objective independent judgement and without any external influence.

Further, in compliance with Rule 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014, all Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).

Based on the disclosures received, the Board is of the opinion that, all the Independent Directors fulfil the
conditions specified in the Act and Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.

C) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules issued there under and SEBI (Listing
Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors on recommendation of
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have evaluated the effectiveness of the Board/ Director(s)
for the Financial Year 2024-25.

Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in consultation with
its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulated a framework containing, inter-alia, the
criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its committees and individual
Directors, including Independent Directors. The annual performance evaluation of the Board as a whole,
its committees and individual Director has been carried out in accordance with the framework.

Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the
Independent Director being evaluated. The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The performance assessment of Non-Independent Directors, Board as a whole and the Chairman were
evaluated at separate meetings of Independent Directors. The same was also discussed in the meetings
of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board.

During the reporting period, no adverse remarks or qualifications were notified and/or in respect of the
Board, its committees and/or any of the Directors.

D) FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Company familiarizes the Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights and
responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model
of the Company, etc., through various programs at periodic intervals.

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
to familiarize them with the working of the Company, their roles, rights and responsibilities vis-a-vis the
Company, the industry in which the Company operates business model etc. Details of the Familiarization
Programme are available on the Company’s website at
www.sjlogistics.co.in.

E) BOARD DIVERSITY

The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. We believe
that a truly diverse Board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional
and industry experience, cultural and geographical background, age, ethnicity & gender, which will
help us retain our competitive edge. Your Board comprises of experts in the field of Finance, Corporate
Governance, Enterprise Management and Leadership skills. Your Company has a Woman Independent
Director on the Board.

17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors met 6 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2025. Which are as follows:
May 25, 2024, August 05, 2024, September 02, 2024, September 11, 2024, November 06, 2024, February
05, 2025.

The Attendance of the Board Member and Committee Members in the respective meetings are as follows:

Name of Director

Board Meetings during the year

Entitled to attend

Attended

Mr. Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

6

5

Mr. Jeet Rajen Shah

6

6

Mr. Kulshekhar Kumar

6

6

Mr. Mandar Patil

6

6

Mr. Vinod Tripathi

6

6

Ms. Rajshree Gupta

6

6

18. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors’ Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Act, states
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 Profit and 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 laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that
such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

19. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The Company has several committees, which have been established as part of best corporate

governance practices and comply with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws

and statutes.

As on March 31, 2025 Company has five Committees namely Audit Committee, Nomination &

Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Independent Director Committee and
Internal Constitution Committee. The details of the composition of the Board and its Committees is placed
on the Company’s website at
www.sjlogistics.co.in

The Directors have devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of applicable
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.

a) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

A Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of sub¬
section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company’s Policy on appointment and
remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, has been disclosed on the Company website
www.sjlogistics.co.in

Terms of Reference/Policy:

On recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Company has framed a
policy as per Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior
Management and their remuneration.

The Committee consists of the following Members as on March 31, 2025:

Name of Committee
Members

Status in the
Committee

Nature of
Directorship

Number of meetings
attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

2

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

2

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

2

b) AUDIT COMMITTEE

An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies
Act, 2013.

Terms of Reference/ Policy:

Apart from all the matters provided under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Audit Committee
reviews report of the internal auditor, financial performance and meets statutory auditors as and when
required and discusses their findings, suggestions, observations and other related matters. It also
reviews major accounting policies followed by the Company

The Committee consists of the following members as on March 31, 2025:

Name of Committee
Members

Status in the
Committee

Category

Number of meetings
attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

5

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

5

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

5

c) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 178
of the Companies Act, 2013.

Terms of Reference/Policy:

Apart from all the matters provided under section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Stakeholders
Relationship Committee reviews the complaints received from the stakeholders of the company as and
when required and discusses their findings, suggestions, observations and other related matters.

The Committee consists of the following members as on March 31, 2025:

Name of Committee
Members

Status in the
Committee

Category

Number of meetings
attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

1

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

1

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

1

d) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS COMMITTEE

The Independent Directors Committee is in existence in accordance with the applicable provisions the
Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) regulations, 2015, if any.

The Committee consists of the following members as on March 31, 2025:

Name of Committee
Members

Status in the
Committee

Category

Number of meetings
attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

1

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

1

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

1

e) INTERNAL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE

The Internal Constitution Committee is in existence in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and Rule 2013.

The Committee consists of the following members as on 31st March, 2025:

Name of Committee
Members

Category

Number of meetings
attended

Swati Nivalekar
(External Member)

Chairperson

1

Asmita Shah

Presiding Officer

1

Rekha Giri

Member

1

Anuprita Ruke

Member

1

20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

The annual report on corporate social responsibility is annexed herewith as “Annexure - III”

21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the financial year under review, all the Related party transactions are disclosed in the notes
provided in the financial statements which forms part of this Annual Report.

All the transactions/contracts/arrangements entered by the Company during the year under review with
related party (/ies) are in the ordinary course of business and on arms’ length basis. As the transactions
entered do not fall under Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and there are no material Related
Party transactions, which may conflict the interest of the Company, hence Form AOC-2 is not required to
be furnished. The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions which can
be accessed on the Company’s website
www.sjlogistics.co.in.

22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Since your Company is an SME Listed Entity and being exempted from the provisions of Regulation 15 of the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, it is not required to prepare the
Corporate Governance Report and furnish a certificate on compliance of Corporate Governance norms.

23. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In term of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report for the
year under review, is presented in a separate section, forming an integral part of this Annual Report.

24. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism and adopted a Whistle Blower Policy in accordance
with provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulations of Listing Regulations, to provide a formal
mechanism to its Directors/ Employees/Stakeholders of the Company for reporting any unethical behavior,
breach of any statute, actual or suspected fraud on the accounting policies and procedures adopted for
any area or item, acts resulting in financial loss or loss of reputation, leakage of information in the nature
of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), misuse of office, suspected / actual fraud and criminal

offences. During the year under review, no such concern from any whistle-blower has been received by the
Company. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the Company’s website at
www.sjlogistics.co.in

25. POLICY ON DIRECTOR’S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS

The Current policy is to have an appropriate proportion of executive and independent directors to maintain
the independence of the Board, and separate its functions of governance and management. As on March
31, 2025, the Board consists of six members, including one Managing Director, two whole-time directors
and three independent directors.

On the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board has adopted and
framed a Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees pursuant
to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act and Listing Regulations. The remuneration determined
for Executive Directors, KMPs and Senior Management Personnel is subject to the recommendation of
the NRC and approval of the Board of Directors. The Non-Executive Directors are compensated by way of
sitting fees and the criteria being their attendance and contribution at the Board / Committee Meetings.
The Executive Directors are not paid sitting fees; however, the Non- Executive Directors are entitled to
sitting fees for attending the Board / Committee Meetings. Thus, the remuneration paid to Directors,
KMPs, Senior Management Personnel and all other employees are in accordance with the Remuneration
risk of the Company.

The information with respect to the Company’s policy on directors’ appointment and remuneration
including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and
other matters, provided under section 178 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is available on Company’s website on
www.sjlogistics.co.in

26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, statement showing the names
of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and names and other particulars of the
employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules (hereinafter referred to as
''statement’) is required to form a part of this Report. However, the Report and the accounts are being sent
to the members excluding the aforesaid statement. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement
is open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a
copy of the same may write to
[email protected].

Further, as per Secretarial Standards- 4 the details of Median remuneration as required, is provided
hereunder:

I.

The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees
of the Company for the financial year 2024-25

Sr. No.

Name of the Director

Ratio of remuneration to the median
remuneration of the employees

1.

Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

662.91%

2.

Jeet Rajen Shah

662.91%

3.

Kulshekhar Kumar

1071.53%

II.

The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief
Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial year 2024-2025

Sr. No.

Name of the Director/ CFO/ Company
Secretary

% increase over last F.Y.

1.

Mr. Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

8.33% (on account of bonus)

2.

Mr. Jeet Rajen Shah

8.33% (on account of bonus)

3.

Mr. Kulshekhar Kumar

98.33% (on account of performance incentives
and bonus)

4.

Mr. Parth Raval

Joined in FY 24-25, hence not applicable.

III.

The percentage increase/ decrease
in the median remuneration of
employees in the financial year

9.18% (excluding directors but including
Company Secretary)

IV.

The number of permanent
employees on the rolls of the
Company as on 31st March, 2025.

69

V.

Average percentile increase already
made in the salaries of employees
other than the managerial personnel
in the last financial year and its
comparison with the percentile
increase in the managerial
remuneration and justification
thereof and point out if there are
any exceptional circumstances
for increase in the managerial
remuneration:

No increase in the base salary; however, based
on performance; during FY 2024-25 bonus was
given to directors as well as employees.

As no such performance linked bonus was given
during FY 2023-24 we can notice approximately
average 4% increase in the salary of employees.
Directors & KMP remuneration is linked with the
performance of company and their contribution
in growth individually and team as a whole; thus
there is variation in average increase in salaries
of employees and KMP

VI.

The key parameters for any variable
component of remuneration availed
by the directors

Variable incentive / remuneration is provided
based on sales by respective directors /
employees along with their participation in
management & organization’s growth and

VII.

Affirmation that the remuneration is

Pursuant to Rule 5(1)(xii) of the Companies

as per the remuneration policy of the

(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial

Company

Personnel) Rules, 2014, it is affirmed that
the remuneration paid to the Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
is as per the Remuneration Policy of your
Company.

27. EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) the Annual Report referred to in Section
92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and the
Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is available on the Company’s website at www.
sjlogistics.co.in

28. DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

There were no cases/complaints filed during the year, under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“Act”).

The Company has in place an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in compliance with the provisions of the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

During the Financial Year 2024-25

Number of complaints received

0

Number of complaints disposed of

Not Applicable

Number of cases pending for more than 90 days

Not Applicable

The Company is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment for all its employees, and
necessary awareness programs are conducted from time to time.

29. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH
HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE 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 has occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements
relate and date of this Report.

30. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Your Company believes that it can only be successful in the long term by creating value both for its
shareholders and for society. Your Company is mindful of the needs of the communities and works to make a
positive difference and create maximum value for the society. SEBI, vide its circular dated May 10, 2021, made
BRSR mandatory for the top 1,000 listed companies (by market capitalisation) from FY 2022-2023 in respect
of reporting on ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) parameters.

Since, the Company does not fall under these criteria the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for
FY 2024-2025 is not applicable to the Company.

31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Given the nature of activities of your Company, it has not spent any substantial amount on conservation of
energy and technology absorption respectively under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Further, more details have been given in
Annexure IV attached
to this report.

32. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL

During the year under review, the Company has not received any Orders from the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunal which can impact the ''going concern’ status of the Company.

33. CASH FLOW AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As required under the Regulation 34 (2) of the Listing Regulations, a cash flow statement is part of the Annual
Report 2024-25. Also, the Company has presented the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company
for the financial year 2024-25 which forms the part of the Annual Report 2024-25.

34. POLICIES

All the policies are available on the website of the Company i.e. www.sjlogistics.co.in

35. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING

The Company has also adopted Insider Trading Rules, 2023. All the Directors, Senior Management employees
and other employees who have access to the unpublished price sensitive information of the Company are
governed by this Rules/code. During the year under report, there has been due compliance with the said code
of conduct for prevention of insider trading based on the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,
2015.

36. GREEN INITIATIVE

In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it, electronic copy of the Notice of
22nd Annual General Meeting of the Company including the Annual Report for FY 2024-25 are being sent to all
Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company / Depository Participant(s).

37. SYSTEM AND INFORMATION:

The Company’s operations are increasingly dependent on IT systems and the management of information.
Increasing digital interactions with customers, suppliers and consumers place even greater emphasis on
the need for secure and reliable IT systems and infrastructure, and careful management of the information
that is in our possession.

The cyber-attack threat of un-authorised access and misuse of sensitive information or disruption to
operations continues to increase. To reduce the impact of external cyber-attacks impacting our business
we have firewalls and threat monitoring systems in place, complete with immediate response capabilities to
mitigate identified threats. Our employees are trained to understand these requirements.

38. OTHER DISCLOSURES

a) Disclosure Under Section 43(a)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013:

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.

b) Disclosure Under Section 54(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013:

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 is furnished.

c) Disclosure Under Section 62(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013:

The Company has not issued equity shares under Employees Stock Option Scheme during the year
under review.

d) Disclosure Under Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013:

During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of
shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read
with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is furnished.

e) Disclosures under section 134(3)(l) of the companies act, 2013

Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which could
affect the Company’s financial position, have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
Company and the date of this report.

f) Disclosure regarding application made or any proceeding pending under the insolvency and
bankruptcy code, 2016, during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year

During the period under review there are no such application made or no such proceeding pending
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

g) Disclosure regarding one time settlement and details of difference between amount of the
valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from
the banks or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof:

During the year under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial
Institution. Further There was no revision of financial statements and Boards Report of the Company
during the year under review.

h) Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit:

As directed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
has been carried out at the specified period, by a peer reviewed Practicing Company Secretary.

39. COMPLIANCE UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:

The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible
women employees have been extended the benefits as prescribed under the Act. The Company remains
committed to supporting working mothers and promoting a gender-inclusive workplace.

40. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:

This report contains forward - looking statements based on the perceptions of the Company and the data
and information available with the company. The company does not and cannot guarantee the accuracy
of various assumptions underlying such statements and they reflect Company’s current views of the
future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors like change in general economic
conditions, amongst others, could cause actual results to be materially different.

41. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards on Meeting of the Board (SS-1) and
General Meetings (SS-2) specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

The Directors have devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such
systems were adequate and operating effectively.

42. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your directors take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge with gratitude, the contributions made by
the employees through their hard work, dedication, competence, commitment and co-operation towards
the success of your Company and have been core to our existence that helped us to face all challenges.

Your directors are also thankful for consistent co-operation and assistance received from its shareholders,
investors, business associates, customers, vendors, bankers, regulatory and government authorities and
showing their confidence in the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S J Logistics (India) Limited

Sd/- Sd/-

Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah Jeet Rajen Shah

Managing Director Director & CFO

DIN: 01903150 DIN: 06948326

Place: Thane
Date: August 01, 2025


Mar 31, 2024

Your directors take pleasure in presenting their 21st Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statement of Accounts for March 31, 2024. The most significant and far - reaching event in 2023-24 was the listing of the Company’s shares on the National Stock Exchange Emerge platform (“NSE Emerge”). The offer for subscription to the Company’s shares received an overwhelming response. The Board of Directors take this opportunity to thank all the shareholders who have reposed confidence in the Company.

1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Standalone

Consolidated

Particulars

For the year ended March 31, 2024

For the year ended March 31, 2023

For the year ended March 31, 2024

For the year ended March 31, 2023

Revenue from Operations

14871.41

10770.71

27086.02

14885.34

Other income

250.86

69.88

249.41

69.82

Total Income

15122.27

10840.59

27335.43

14955.16

Less: Total Expenses

13792.41

10520.75

24468.21

13911.94

Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax

1329.86

319.84

2867.22

1043.22

Less: Extraordinary items

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Profit before tax

1329.86

319.84

2867.22

1043.22

Tax expenses

322.56

83.91

606.00

217.13

Profit/ (Loss) for the period

1007.30

235.93

2261.23

826.10

2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIR & FUTURE OUTLOOK

The Company is engaged in the business of providing logistics and supply chain solutions to our customers. Key services provided by the Company include freight forwarding, custom clearance and transportation handling services. The Company is a Multimodal Transport Operator registered under the Multimodal transportation of Goods Act 1993 to carry on the business of multimodal transportation.

There has been no change in the business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

The highlights of the Company’s performance, on a consolidated basis, as compared to previous Financial Year is as under:

• During the year under review, the Company has a Net profit of Rs. 2261.23 (In Lakhs) against a profit of Rs. 826.10 (In Lakhs) during the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review, the revenue from operations of the Company has increased to Rs. 27,086.02 (in lakhs) as compared to Rs. 14885.34 (in lakhs) in the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review the Earning per share has increased to Rs. 20.03 compared to Earning per share of Rs. 9.59 for the previous Financial Year.

The highlights of the Company’s performance, on a standalone basis, as compared to previous Financial Year is as under:

• During the year under review, Company has a Net profit of Rs. 1007.30 (In Lakhs) against a profit of Rs. 235.93 (In Lakhs) during the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review, the revenue from operations of the Company has increased to Rs. 14,871.41 (in lakhs) as compared to Rs 10770.71 (in lakhs) in the previous Financial Year.

• During the year under review, the Earning per share has increased to Rs. 8.92 compared to Earning per share of Rs. 2.74 for the previous Financial Year.

3. NATURE OF BUSINESS & MATERIAL CHANGES, IF ANY

The Company is engaged in the business of providing logistics and supply chain solutions to our customers. Key services provided by the Company include freight forwarding, Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), Warehousing, Custom clearance and transportation handling services. The Company is a Multimodal Transport Operator registered under the Multimodal transportation of Goods Act 1993 to carry on the business of multimodal transportation.

There has been no change in the business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024

Material Events:

INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (“IPO”)

During the year under review, the Company made its Initial Public Offer (''the Offer’) via Fresh Issue of equity shares comprising of 38,40,000 Equity Shares of face value Rs. 10/- each at a price of Rs. 125 (including a share premium of Rs. 115), aggregating to Rs. 480000000/- (Rs. Forty-Eight Crores Only).

The Offer had been authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors on July 11, 2023 and by the Shareholders on July 12, 2023.

The offer was open for Public from December 12, 2023 to December 14, 2023. The Company completed its IPO successfully with participation of several leading domestic and global institutional investors as well as NRIs, HNIs and retail Investors. The Offer was oversubscribed by 208.26 times. The Board also places on record its appreciation for the support provided by various Authorities & Regulators, Lead Merchant Bankers, Stock Exchange, Depositories, Counsels, Consultants, Auditors, Registrar & Transfer Agent and Employees of the Company for making the IPO of the Company a success.

The equity shares of the Company were listed on National Stock Exchange Emerge Platform (“NSE Emerge”) on December 19, 2023.

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year ended March31, 2024, the Company had completed the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of its equity shares comprising a fresh issue of 3840000 equity shares having a face value of Rs 10/-each at an offer price of Rs 125/- per share aggregating to Rs 480000000/- (Rs. Forty-Eight Crores Only). Pursuant to the IPO, the Company incurred Rs 605.27 lakhs as IPO related expenses (excluding taxes) which have been adjusted against securities premium. The utilization of IPO proceeds out of fresh issue is summarized below:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars

Amount

Gross Proceeds from issue

4800.00

Less: Issue related expenses

(605.27)

Net proceeds from issue

4194.73

Amount utilized for repayment and/or pre-payment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed by our Company, to meet working capital requirement and General Corporate Purpose

4194.73

Unutilized amount as on 31-03-2024

Nil

The amount transferred to reserves is summarized below:

Particulars

As at March 31, 2024

As at March 31, 2023

Securities Premium Account

Balance at the beginning of the year

601.87

-

Add: Increase due to Fresh Issue

5846.40

601.87

Less: IPO Related Expenses

(605.27)

-

Total

5843.00

601.87

5. DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances and keeping in view the tremendous growth opportunities that your company is currently engaged with, has decided that it would be prudent not to recommend any Dividend for the year under review.

6. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

The Company does not have any unpaid / unclaimed amount which is required to be transferred, under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (''IEPF’) of the Government of India.

7. SHARE CAPITAL

a. Authorised Share Capital:

During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company has increased from Rs. 20,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crores Only) divided into 1,12,50,000/- (One Crore Twelve Lakhs Fifty Thousand Only) Equity Shares having face value of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each and 87,500 (Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Only) preference shares of Rs. 1000 each to Rs. 30,00,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Crores Only) divided into 3,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.

A brief of the same in tabular format is prescribed below:

(Rs in Lakhs)

Particulars

As on 31st March, 2024

As on 31st March, 2023

Number of Shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Number of Shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Authorized Share Capital:

Equity shares of Rs. 10 each

30000000

3000.00

11250000

1125.00

Preference shares of Rs. 1000 each

-

-

87500

875.00

Changes during the Year

• The members of the Company at their Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on May 17, 2023 have amended clause V by passing Ordinary Resolution, approved Reclassification of Authorised Share Capital by reclassifying capital from Rs. 200000000 divided into Rs. 112500000 divided into 11250000 equity shares of 10 each and Rs. 87500000 divided into 87500 preference shares of 1000 each TO Rs. 200000000 divided into Rs. 170000000 divided into 17000000 equity shares of 10 each and Rs. 30000000 divided into 30000 preference shares of 1000 each and cancelling the existing unissued 57500 Preference Shares of Rs. 1000/- each amounting of Rs. 57500000.

• The members of the Company via Postal Ballot (remote e-voting) on March 09, 2024 have amended clause

V by passing Special Resolution, approved Reclassification of Authorized Share Capital (Preference) TO Authorized Share Capital (Equity) to Rs. 200000000 divided into 20000000 equity shares of 10 each after cancelling the existing unissued 30000 Preference share of Rs. 1000/- each amounting to Rs. 30000000 (Rupees Three Crores only)

• The members of the Company via Postal Ballot (remote e-voting) on March 09, 2024 have amended clause

V by passing Ordinary resolution, approved the Increase in Authorized Share Capital of the Company from 200000000/- (Rupees Twenty Crores only) divided into 20000000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each. To Rs. 300000000/- (Rupees Thirty Crores only) divided into 30000000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.

b. Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital

Particulars

As on 31st March, 2024

As on 31st March, 2023

Number of Shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Number of Shares

Amount (in Lakhs)

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital:

Equity shares of Rs. 10 each

14483130

1448.31

2951710

295.17

Preference shares of Rs. 1000 each

-

-

-

-

Changes during the Year

The movement of the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company during the financial year is as follows:

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital

Number of shares

Equity Share Capital (Amount in Rs.)

At the beginning of the year i.e., as on April 01, 2023

2951710 equity shares of Rs. 10/-each

29517100

Bonus shares allotted during the financial year in the ratio 2:1

5903420 bonus Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each

59034200

Private Placements during the Financial Year

1788000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each

17880000

Public issue (IPO) during the financial year

3840000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each

38400000

At the end of the year i.e., as on March 31, 2024

14483130 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each

144831300

All the equity shares so allotted are duly listed on the National Stock Exchange SME Platform (“NSE Emerge”).

8. SUB-DIVISION/ SPILT OF EQUITY SHARES

No sub-division/ spilt took place in the Company, for the year under review.

9. BONUS ISSUE

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 17, 2023 recommended issue of bonus shares, and the same was approved by the Members of the Company at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on May 17, 2023. The Equity shareholders of the Company were given bonus shares in the ratio 2:1 i.e. 2 (Two) Bonus Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each for every 1 (One) existing Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each held by them on the record date i.e. May 17, 2023. The Bonus shares so allotted ranks pari-passu in all respect with the existing Equity Shares of the Company.

10. DETAILS OF HOLDING/SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

During the year under review, the Company has two Subsidiaries which are as follows:

Sr no.

Name of Body Corporate

Identification No.

Relation

Country

01

SJA Logisol (India) Pvt. Ltd.

CIN

U60300MH2018PTC313594

Wholly Owned Subsidiary

India

02

S. J. L. Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

UEN:201330204C

Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Singapore

Apart from above, there are no Holding /Subsidiary/Joint Venture/ Associate Company.

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024 are prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and as stipulated under Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”). The audited Consolidated Financial Statements together with the Auditors’ Report thereon forms part of the Annual Report.

Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Statement containing salient features of the Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companies in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is appended as Annexure- I to this report.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companies are kept for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company.

The Company shall provide a copy of the Financial Statements of its Subsidiary Companies to the Members upon their request. The statements are also available on the website of the Company at www.sjlogistics.co.in

11. LISTING OF SHARES & DEMATERIALISATION

The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME Emerge platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited (''NSE’) with effect from December 19, 2023. The annual listing fees for FY 2024-25 has been paid to the Stock Exchange. Further, Complete Shareholding of the Company is in dematerialized form.

12. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of Loans and Investment and Guarantees made by the Company to other Corporate or persons are given in notes to the Financial Statements which forms integral part of this Annual Report.

13. DEPOSITS

During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits in terms of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014. No amount was outstanding which were classified as Deposit under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as on the Balance Sheet date.

14. AUDITORS

a. Statutory Auditor

In accordance with Section 139 of the Act and the rules made there under, M/s. A.A. Mohare & Co, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 114152W) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the period of 5 (five) years until the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held for the Financial Year 2027-28. The Auditors of the company have shown their unwillingness to continue as Auditors of the company due to preoccupation in other assignment and have given their resignation which has been noted in the Board Meeting of August 05, 2024. The Auditor also confirmed there is no other material reason for their resignation.

M/s MYSP & Associates LLP (FRN: 116455W), Chartered Accountants have expressed their willingness and eligibility under the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 to act as Statutory Auditors of the company. The Board of Directors has proposed the appointment of M/s MYSP & Associates LLP as the statutory Auditor of the company, subject to Shareholder Approval, pursuant to section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 to examine and audit the accounts of the Company, on such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directors of the Company.

AUDITORS’ REPORT

M/s. A.A. Mohare & Co, Statutory Auditors of the Company has audited Books of Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 and has issued the Auditors’ Report thereon.

The Independent Auditors’ Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 on the Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries forms part of this Annual Report.

There are no qualifications or reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimers in the said report. The Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Further, M/s. A.A. Mohare & Co have also provided the Limited Review Report for the Quarter ended June 30, 2024.

b. Secretarial Auditor

The Company has appointed Mr. Rushabh Doshi (COP: 25328 & Membership No: 27484) as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24 at such terms and conditions as decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 is annexed and marked as Annexure II to this Report.

There are no qualifications or reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimers in the said report.

c. Internal Auditor

The Company has appointed M/s MYSP & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 116455W) as its Internal Auditor for Financial Year 2023-24. The Internal Auditor submitted their Report to the Company.

Further, in terms of the provisions of Section 148 and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Oka & Bhat (FRN: 115027W) was appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 202425.

During the year, the Company continued to implement the suggestions and recommendations of Internal Auditors to improve the control environment. Their scope of work includes review of processes for safeguarding the assets of the Company, review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessing the internal control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditors findings are discussed with the process owners and suitable corrective actions taken as per the directions of Audit Committee on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency in operations.

d. Cost Auditor

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 the Cost Audit Report is not mandatorily applicable to our Company; hence, no such audit has been carried out during the year.

e. Reporting of frauds by Auditors

During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not reported to the Audit Committee, under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2103 (“the Act”), any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under Section 134 (3)(ca) of the Act.

15. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL

The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company Policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accosting records.

The Company maintains appropriate systems of internal control, including monitoring procedures, to ensure that all assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition.

The Company follows all the applicable Accounting Standards for properly maintaining the books of accounts and reporting financial statements.

16. DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL & SENIOR MANAGEMENT:

A) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel • DIRECTORS:

As on March 31, 2024, the Board comprised of Six (6) Directors as below:

Sr No

Name of Person

Designation

DIN

01

Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

Chairman & Managing Director

01903150

02

Jeet Rajen Shah

Director & CFO

06948326

03

Kulshekhar Kumar

Whole-time Director

10302488

04

Mandar Kamlakar Patil

Independent Director

05284076

05

Rajshree Ravindra Gupta

Independent Director

10302526

06

Vinod Girijashankar Tripathi

Independent Director

09071425

• CHANGES DURING THE YEAR

a. Mr. Ramaswamy Iyer resigned from directorship w.e.f April 10, 2023.

b. Mr. Jeet Shah appointed as Director & CFO of the Company w.e.f July 11, 2023.

c. Mr. Laxmikant Kabra appointed as Director of the Company w.e.f July 11, 2023.

d. Mr. Laxmikant Kabra resigned from directorship w.e.f July 15, 2023.

e. Mr. Rajen Shah appointed as Chairman of the Company w.e.f September 02, 2023

f. Mr. Kulshekhar Kumar appointed as Whole-time Director of the Company w.e.f September 02, 2023

g. Mr. Mandar Patil appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f September 02, 2023

h. Ms. Rajshree Gupta appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f September 02, 2023

i. Mr. Vinod Tripathi appointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f September 02, 2023

j. Mrs. Asmita Shah resigned from directorship w.e.f September 02, 2023.

k. Mr. Pramod Gupta resigned from directorship w.e.f September 02, 2023.

l. Ms. Ankita Purohit resigned from directorship w.e.f September 02, 2023.

m. Mr. Mahesh Bhoir resigned from directorship w.e.f September 02, 2023.

n. Mrs. Anagha Bhoir resigned from directorship w.e.f September 02, 2023.

• DIRECTOR LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with rules made thereunder and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Jeet Rajen Shah (DIN: 06948326) whose office is liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming AGM and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) recommends his reappointment. Appropriate resolution for reappointment of Mr. Jeet Rajen Shah as the Director of the Company is being placed for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM.

• KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

a. During the year under review Mr. Jeet Shah appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f July 11, 2023.

b. During the year under review Ms. Dinky Jain appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f September 26, 2023.

- Ms. Dinky Jain resigned from position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. July 03, 2024 for better prospects in her professional career.

- Mr. Parth Raval was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. August 05, 2024.

The Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company (other than Directors) and Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP) as of March 31, 2024 are listed below:

Sr. No.

Name

KMP/SMP

Designation

1.

Mr. Jeet Shah

KMP

Chief Financial Officer

2.

Mr. Parth Raval

KMP

Company Secretary & Compliance

Officer

B) DECLARATION BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S) AND RE- APPOINTMENT, IF ANY

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors of the Company have given their declarations to the Company that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Act read along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulations of the Listing Regulations and are not disqualified from continuing as an Independent Director of the Company. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence.

Further, in compliance with Rule 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, all Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).

Based on the disclosures received, the Board is of the opinion that, all the Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.

C) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules issued there under and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have evaluated the effectiveness of the Board/ Director(s) for the Financial Year 2023-24.

Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in consultation with its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulated a framework containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its committees and individual Directors, including Independent Directors. The annual performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, its committees and individual Director has been carried out in accordance with the framework.

Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated. The Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process. The performance assessment of Non-Independent Directors, Board as a whole and the Chairman were evaluated at separate meetings of Independent Directors. The same was also discussed in the meetings of NRC and the Board.

During the reporting period, no adverse remarks or qualifications were notified and/or in respect of the Board, its committees and/or any of the Directors.

D) FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Company familiarizes the Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, etc., through various Programmes at periodic intervals.

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors to familiarize them with the working of the Company, their roles, rights and responsibilities vis-a-vis the Company, the industry in which the Company operates business model etc. Details of the Familiarization Programme are available on the Company’s website at www.sjlogistics.co.in

E) BOARD DIVERSITY

The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. We believe that a truly diverse Board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographical background, age, ethnicity & gender, which will help us retain our competitive edge. Your Board comprises of experts in the field of Finance, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Management and Leadership skills. Your Company has a Woman Independent Director on the Board.

17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors met 20 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2024. Which are as follows:

April 10, 2023, May 17, 2023, May 29, 2023, June 02, 2023, July 11, 2023, September 02, 2023, September 25, 2023, September 26, 2023, September 30, 2023, October 16, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 26, 2023, November 13, 2023, December 05, 2023, December 11, 2023, December 15, 2023, December 15, 2023, January 22, 2024, February 05, 2024 and February 13, 2024. The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards in respect of the Board meetings and General Meetings.

The Attendance of the Board Member and Committee Members in the respective meetings are as follows:

Name of Director

Board Meetings during the year

Entitled to attend

Attended

Mr. Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

20

20

Mr. Jeet Rajen Shah

14

14

Mrs. Asmita Rajen Shah

6

6

Mr. Ramaswamy Narayan Iyer

0

0

Mr. Mahesh Atmaram Bhoir

6

3

Mrs. Anagha Mahesh Bhoir

6

3

Mr. Pramod Gupta

6

6

Ms. Ankita Purohit

6

6

Mr. Laxmikant Kabra

0

0

Mr. Kulshekhar Kumar

14

14

Mr. Mandar Patil

14

14

Mr. Vinod Tripathi

14

14

Ms. Rajshree Gupta

14

14

18. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors’ Responsibility Statement referred to in clause c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Act, states 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 Profit and

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 laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

19. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The Company has several committees, which have been established as part of best corporate governance practices and comply with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.

As on March 31, 2024 Company has five Committees namely Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Independent Director Committee and Internal Constitution Committee. The details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and the number of meetings held and attendance of Directors at such meetings are provided is placed on the Company’s website at www.sjlogistics.co.in

The Directors have devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

a) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

A Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company’s Policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, has been disclosed on the Company website www.sjlogistics.co.in

Terms of Reference/Policy:

On recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Company has framed a policy as per Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration.

The Committee consists of the following Members as on March 31, 2024:

Name of Committee Members

Status in the Committee

Nature of Directorship

Number of meetings attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

1

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

1

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

1

b) AUDIT COMMITTEE

An Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Terms of Reference/ Policy:

Apart from all the matters provided under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Audit Committee reviews reports of the internal auditor, financial performance and meets statutory auditors as and when required and discusses their findings, suggestions, observations and other related matters. It also reviews major accounting policies followed by the Company

The Committee consists of the following members as on March 31, 2024:

Name of Committee Members

Status in the Committee

Category

Number of meetings attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

5

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

5

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

5

c) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Terms of Reference/Policy:

Apart from all the matters provided under section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee reviews the complaints received from the stakeholders of the company as and when required and discusses their findings, suggestions, observations and other related matters.

The Committee consists of the following Members as on March 31, 2024:

Name of Committee Members

Status in the Committee

Category

Number of meetings attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

1

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

1

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

1

d) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS COMMITTEE

The Independent Directors Committee is in existence in accordance with the applicable provisions the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) regulations, 2015, if any.

The Committee consists of the following members as on March 31, 2024:

Name of Committee Members

Status in the Committee

Category

Number of meetings attended

Mandar Patil

Chairman

Independent Director

1

Vinod Tripathi

Member

Independent Director

1

Rajshree Gupta

Member

Independent Director

1

e) INTERNAL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE

The Internal Constitution Committee is in existence in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and Rule 2013.

The Committee consists of the following members as on March 31, 2024:

Name of Committee Members

Nature of Directorship

Number of meetings attended

Swati Nivalekar

Chairperson

1

Asmita Shah

Member

1

Rekha Giri

Member

1

Anuprita Ruke

Member

1

20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

The Company was not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR) as it did not fall within purview of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 for the Financial Year

2023- 24 and hence it was not required to formulate policy on corporate social responsibility, for the Financial Year under review.

Furthermore, going forward as the Company’s Net Profit exceeded the thresholds specified in Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the financial year 2023-24, the Company is now required to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility activities and make CSR contributions.

The CSR provisions have become applicable to the Company for the first time in the financial year

2024- 25, and the Company will ensure compliance with the relevant rules and regulations.

The Board of Directors have formulated a CSR policy, which outlines the Company’s approach to CSR activities, focus areas, and governance structure. The policy is uploaded on the Company’s website, i.e www.sjlogistics.co.in and will be reviewed annually.

21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES

All the transactions/contracts/arrangements entered by the Company during the year under review with related party (/ies) are in the ordinary course of business and on arms’ length basis. As the transactions entered do not fall under Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and there are no material Related Party transactions, which may conflict the interest of the Company, hence Form AOC-2 is not required to be furnished. The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions which can be accessed on the Company’s website www.sjlogistics.co.in.

22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Since your Company is an SME Listed Entity and being exempted from the provisions of Regulation 15 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, it is not required to prepare the Corporate Governance Report and furnish a certificate on compliance of Corporate Governance norms.

23. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In term of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, is presented in a separate section, forming an integral part of this Annual Report.

24. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism and adopted a Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulations of Listing Regulations, to provide a formal mechanism to its Directors/ Employees/Stakeholders of the Company for reporting any unethical behavior, breach of any statute, actual or suspected fraud on the accounting policies and procedures adopted for any area or item, acts resulting in financial loss or loss of reputation, leakage of information in the nature of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), misuse of office, suspected / actual fraud and criminal offences. During the year under review, no such concern from any whistle-blower has been received by the Company. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on Company’s Intranet and can also be accessed on the Company’s website at www.sjlogistics.co.in

25. POLICY ON DIRECTOR’S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS

The Current policy is to have an appropriate proportion of executive and independent directors to maintain the independence of the Board, and separate its functions of governance and management. As on March 31, 2024, the Board consists of six members, including one managing director, two whole-time directors and three independent directors.

On the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board has adopted and framed a Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act and Listing Regulations. The remuneration determined for Executive Directors, KMPs and Senior Management Personnel is subject to the recommendation of the NRC and approval of the Board of Directors. The Non-Executive Directors are compensated by way of sitting fees and the criteria being their attendance and contribution at the Board / Committee Meetings. The Executive Directors are not paid sitting fees; however, the Non- Executive Directors are entitled to sitting fees for attending the Board / Commit-

tee Meetings. Thus, the remuneration paid to Directors, KMPs, Senior Management Personnel and all other employees are in accordance with the Remuneration risk of the Company.

The information with respect to the Company’s policy on directors’ appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided under section 178 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is available on Company’s website on www.sjlogistics.co.in

26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION

In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules (hereinafter referred to as ''statement’) forms part of this Report. However, the Report and the accounts are being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid statement. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement is open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to [email protected].

Further, as per Secretarial Standards- 4 the details of median remuneration as required, is provided hereunder:

I

The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year 2023-24

Sr No.

Name of the Director

Ratio of remuneration to the median remuneration of the employees

01.

Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

6.85:1

02.

Jeet Rajen Shah

6.85:1

03.

Kulshekhar Kumar

5.82:1

II

The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the Financial year 2023-24

Sr No.

Name of the Director/ CFO/ Company Secretary

% increase over last F.Y.

Mr. Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah

Nil

Mr. Jeet Rajen Shah

Nil

Mr. Kulshekhar Kumar

Nil

Mr. Parth Raval

Nil

The percentage increase/ decrease in the me-

Nil

III

dian remuneration of employees in the financial year

The number of permanent employees on the

33

IV

rolls of the Company as on 31st March, 2024

Average percentile increase already made in the

There was no increase for Employ-

V

salaries of employees other than the managerial

ees other than Managerial Person-

personnel in the last financial year and its compar-

nel in FY 2023-24 as compared to

ison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point

FY 2022-23.

out if there are any exceptional circumstances for

Similarly, there was no increase for

increase in the managerial remuneration:

Managerial Personnel in FY 202324 as compared to FY 2022-23.

The key parameters for any variable component of

Nil

VI

remuneration availed by the directors

VII

The key parameters for any variable component of

Pursuant to Rule 5(1)(xii) of the

remuneration availed by the directors

Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, it is affirmed that the remuneration paid to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management is as per the Remuneration Policy of your Company.

27. EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) the Annual Report referred to in Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and the Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 is available on the Company’s website at www.sjlogistics.co.in

28. DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

There were no cases/complaints filed during the year, under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“the said Act”). Further, the Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committee as required under the said Act.

29. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE 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 has occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and date of this Report.

30. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Your Company believes that it can only be successful in the long term by creating value both for its shareholders and for society. Your Company is mindful of the needs of the communities and works to make a positive difference and create maximum value for the society. SEBI, vide its circular dated May 10, 2021, made BRSR mandatory for the top 1,000 listed companies (by market capitalisation) from FY 2022-2023 in respect of reporting on ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) parameters.

Since, the Company does not fall under these criteria the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for FY 2023-2024 is not applicable to the Company.

31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Given the nature of activities of your Company, it has not spent any substantial amount on conservation of energy and technology absorption respectively under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Further, more details have been given in Annexure III attached to this report.

32. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL

During the year under review, the Company has not received any Orders from the Regulators or Courts or Tribunal which can impact the ''going concern’ status of the Company.

33. CASH FLOW AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As required under the Regulation 34 (2) of the Listing Regulations, a cash flow statement is part of the Annual Report 2023-24. Also, the Company has presented the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year 2023-24 which forms the part of the Annual Report 2023-24.

34. POLICIES

All the policies are available on the website of the Company i.e. www.sjlogistics.co.in

35. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING

The Company has also adopted a Insider Trading Rules, 2023. All the Directors, Senior Management employees and other employees who have access to the unpublished price sensitive information of the Company are governed by this Rules/code. During the year under report, there has been due compliance with the said code of conduct for prevention of insider trading based on the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

36. GREEN INITIATIVE

In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it, electronic copy of the Notice of 21st Annual General Meeting of the Company including the Annual Report for FY 2023-24 are being sent to all Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company / Depository Participant(s).

a) Disclosure Under Section 43(a)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013:

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.

b) Disclosure Under Section 54(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013:

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.

c) Disclosure Under Section 62(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013:

The Company has not issued equity shares under Employees Stock Option Scheme during the year under review. However, pursuant to Board Meeting dated August 05th, 2024, the Company has delegated power to the Nomination & Remuneration Committee for preparing ESOP Policy. The same will be uploaded on the website of the Company, i.e., www.sjlogistics.co.in

d) Disclosure Under Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013:

During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.

e) Disclosures under section 134(3)(l) of the companies act, 2013:

Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company’s financial position, have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and the date of this report.

f) Disclosure regarding application made or any proceeding pending under the insolvency and bankruptcy code, 2016, during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year:

During the period under review there are no such application made or no such proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

g) Disclosure regarding one time settlement and details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof:

During the year under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution. Further There was no revision of financial statements and Boards Report of the Company during the year under review.

h) Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit:

As directed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit has been carried out at the specified period, by a Practicing Company Secretary.

38. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:

This report contains forward- looking statements based on the perceptions of the Company and the data and information available with the company. The company does not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of various assumptions underlying such statements and they reflect Company’s current views of the future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors like change in general economic conditions, amongst others, could cause actual results to be materially different.

39. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards on Meeting of the Board (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.The Directors have devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

Your directors take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge with gratitude, the contributions made by the employees through their hard work, dedication, competence, commitment and co-operation towards the success of your Company and have been core to our existence that helped us to face all challenges.

Your directors are also thankful for consistent co-operation and assistance received from its shareholders, investors, business associates, customers, vendors, bankers, regulatory and government authorities and showing their confidence in the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors S J Logistics (India) Limited

Sd/- Sd/-

Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah Jeet Rajen Shah

Managing Director Director & CFO

DIN: 01903150 DIN: 06948326

Place: Thane

Date: September 02, 2024

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