Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 38th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2024 have been restated in accordance with Ind AS for comparative information.
Financial Summary as under:
Particulars
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2023-2024
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2022-2023
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Gross Income
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2,21,53,299
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1,66,41,750
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Net Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
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5,78,,725
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4,45,284
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Provision for Tax
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1,20,163
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61,131
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Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax
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--
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--
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Balance of Profit brought forward
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--
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--
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Balance available for appropriation
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--
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--
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Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares
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--
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--
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Tax on Proposed Dividend
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--
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--
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Transfer to General Reserve
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--
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--
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Surplus carried to Balance Sheet
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4,58,562
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3,84,153
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2. DIVIDEND
Considering the present financial status of the Company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under report.
3. RESERVES AND SURPLUS
The total reserves for the financial year 2023-2024 is Rs. - (1,09,32,532)/-
4. CHANGE IN SHARE CAPITAL
There are following changes in Equity Share Capital of the Company in the Year.
• 17350000 equity shares of Re. 1/- each allotted on 05-05-2023 having distinctive no. 4800001 to
22150000 at a par to Promoter and Non-Promoter on a preferential basis pursuant to conversion of warrants:
Lock in Details:
4430000 Equity shares (Distinctive No. 4800001 to 9230000) are locked in upto 31-12-2024 12920000 Equity Shares (Distinctive No. 9230001 to 22150000) were locked in upto 31-12-2023
• 23475000 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each at par allotted on 10-02-2024 having distinctive No.
22150001 to 45625000 to Promoter and Non-Promoters on a preferential basis pursuant to conversion of warrants.
Lock in Details:
6775000 Equity Shares (Distinctive No. 22150001 to 28925000) are locked in upto 30-11-2024 4695000 Equity Shares (Distinctive No. 28925001 to 32265000) are locked in upto 30-11-2025 12005000 Equity Shares (Distinctive No. 32265001 to 45625000) are locked in upto 30-11-2024
Total of 40825000 Equity Shares were allotted during the year.
These shares are ranking pari-passu with the old equity shares of the company.
5. BUSINESS OUTLOOK
The Directors are under the process of exploring other avenues of diversifying into new areas of business.
6. COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE AFFAIR
Your Directors are positive about the Company's operations and making best efforts to implement the cost reduction measures to the extent feasible.
7. FIXED DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
8. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Company has received declaration from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
9. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year, there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company. Company is in the Business of Agriculture and Retail Trading.
10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION
No material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company i.e. 31st March, 2024 and the date of this Directors' Report i.e. 3rd September, 2024 except as mentioned in this Report.
11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Nilesh Malshi Savla, who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
ROSHNI SHEDGE AND RAKSHA YADAV are appointment as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from 03-09-2024.
The Company has received declaration from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
12. MEETINGS
A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors. During the year Eight Board Meetings and Four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details are given as under.
Sr. No.
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Date
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Sr. No.
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Date
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Board Meeting
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Audit Committee
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1.
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12-04-2023
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1.
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25-05-2023
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2.
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05-05-2023
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2.
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09-08-2023
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3.
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25-05-2023
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3.
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10-11-2023
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4.
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09-08-2023
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4.
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07-02-2023
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5.
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29-08-2023
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6.
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10-11-2023
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7.
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07-02-2024
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8.
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10-02-2024
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The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
13. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and Compliance Committees.
14. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
There are currently three committees of the Board, as following:
1) Audit Committee
The composition of the Audit Committee is as under:
Sr. No.
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Name
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Category
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Designation
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1
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Samirkumar Sampat*
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Independent Director
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Chairman
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1.
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Raksha Yadav**
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Independent Director
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Member
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2
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Hetal Dave*
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Independent Director
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Chairperson
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3
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Roshni Shedge**
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Independent Director
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Member
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*Due to sudden demise of Samirkumar Sampat on 01-07-2024 we had to reconstitute the Audit Committee and appoint Hetal Dave, Independent Director as Chairperson w.e.f. 09-082024.
** Raksha Yadav and Roshni Shedge, Independent Directors of the Company are appointed as Members of Audit Committee w.e.f. 03-09-2024.2) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as under:
Sr. No.
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Name
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Category
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Designation
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1
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Samirkumar Sampat*
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Independent Director
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Chairman
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1.
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Raksha Yadav**
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Independent Director
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Member
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2
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Hetal Dave*
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Independent Director
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Chairperson
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3
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Roshni Shedge1
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Independent Director
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Member
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3
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Nilesh Savla2
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Director
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Member
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*Due to sudden demise of Samirkumar Sampat on 01-07-2024 we had to reconstitute the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and appoint Hetal Dave, Independent Director as Chairperson w.e.f. 09-08-2024.
** Raksha Yadav and Roshni Shedge, Independent Directors of the Company are appointed as Members of Nomination and Remuneration Committee w.e.f. 03-09-2024.*** Nilesh Savla has resigned from Nomination and Remuneration Committee w.e.f. 03-0920243) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is as under:
Sr. No.
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Name
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Category
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Designation
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1
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Samirkumar Sampat*
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Independent Director
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Chairman
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1.
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Raksha Yadav1
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Independent Director
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Member
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2
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Hetal Dave*
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Independent Director
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Chairperson
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3
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Roshni Shedge1
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Independent Director
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Member
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3
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Nilesh Savla2
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Director
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Member
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*Due to sudden demise of Samirkumar Sampat on 01-07-2024 we had to reconstitute the 1)Stakeholders Relationship Committee and appoint Hetal Dave, Independent Director as Chairperson w.e.f. 09-08-2024.
17. AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, the rules framed thereafter and other applicable provisions, if any, M/s. MNT & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 124913W) is appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company from 36th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 41st Annual General Meeting for FY 2026-2027 of the Company.
18. AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Directors are of opinion that the comments in the Auditors report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanations.
19. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/S. PAYAL TACHAK & ASSOCIATES, PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARIES had been appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-2024.
Secretarial Auditor's observation and Management's explanation to the Auditor's observation -
1. Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015,
2. Section 108 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration), Rules, 2014
3. Section 91 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 10 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 - Publication of Results audited and unaudited in newspaper, E-voting, News Paper Advertisement for Book Closure.
For Point Number 1, 2 and 3:
The Company has not been doing that since the financial position of the Company does not allow Board to incur such expenditure keeping in mind that the results are made available for investors and market through Stock Exchange. The Company, on timely basis submits the results to the Exchange to bring the information in public domain.
4. The Composition of the Nomination and remuneration Committee is not adequate and proper as required under Sec 178(1) of Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 19(1)(b) and (c) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
The Company would try and comply with all the provisions to the fullest extent.
5. Regulation 14 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Reg. 2015- Payment of Annual Listing fees to Stock Exchange within 30 days from Financial Year end.
The Company will make the payment of Listing fees to the BSE Limited for Financial Year 2023-2024. Company will make sure to do the payments within due dates in future.
The report of the Secretarial Auditors is enclosed as ANNEXURE I to this report.
20. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD MEETINGS AND GENERAL MEETINGS.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and General Meetings.
21. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT. 2013.
The Company has in place an anti-sexual harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“SH Act”). Internal Complaints Committees have been set up in accordance with the provisions of SH Act at the work place to redress sexual harassment compliant received. All employees (permanent or contractual trainees) are covered under the policy. No compliant was received from any employees of the Company or otherwise during the financial year 2023-2024 and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31 March, 2024 for Redressal.
22. VIGIL MECHANISM
In pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The Vigil Mechanism Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company under investors/policy documents/Vigil Mechanism Policy link.
23. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has laid down a well-defined Risk Management Policy. The Board periodically reviews the risk and suggests steps to be taken to control and mitigation the same through a proper defined framework.
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions.
During the Year under review, all related party transactions entered into by the Company, were approved by the Audit Committee and were at arm's length basis and in the Ordinary Course of Business. Prior Members approval is obtained for related party transactions as a Special Resolution in the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Company anticipating amount exceeding 10% of the total turnover based on last Audited Financial Results of the Company.
However, during the year the Company did not have any contracts or arrangements with Related Parties in terms of Sec 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, the Disclosure of related Party transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC 2 is not applicable to the Company for FY 2023-2024.
Details of transactions entered into by the Company, in terms of IND AS 24 have been disclosed in the notes to the Standalone/Consolidated financial Statements forming part of this Report.
25. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return for Financial Year 2023-2024 as per provisions of the Act and Rules thereto, is available on the Company's website at https://www.hfpltd.in/cms/3/Investor-Relation.
26. CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of the company. The code laid down by the Board is known as “code of business conduct” which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company's website.
27. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation system, which are constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised standards operating procedures. The Company's internal control system is commensurate to the size, scale and complexities of its operations.
28. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are Nil during the year under review.
29. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
30. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company is listed with BSE Ltd. Further, the Company was listed on Ahmedabad Stock Exchange and Vadodara Stock Exchange which were derecognized pursuant to SEBI order.
31. OTHER INFORMATION
Your Directors hereby states that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. During the year under review, the Company has not made any investments or given guarantee's or provided securities falling under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. The Provision of Section 135 of the Act with respect to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not applicable to the Company, hence, there is no need to develop policy on CSR and take initiative thereon;
3. The Company does not have any subsidiary, joint venture or, associate Company, hence, no need to state anything about the same;
4. The Company has not accepted deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act;
5. No significant material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.
6. Since, the Company having paid-up capital less than the threshold provided under Regulation 27 (2) of Listing Regulations, hence, the Company need not required to address Reports on Corporate Governance, certificate/s pertains thereto.
7. There are no employees who are in receipt of salary in excess of the limits prescribed under Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
8. The Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
32. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
An acknowledgement to all with whose help, cooperation and hard work the Company is able to achieve the results.
1
Raksha Yadav and Roshni Shedge, Independent Directors of the Company are appointed as Members of Stakeholders Relationship Committee w.e.f. 03-09-2024.
2
Nilesh Savla has resigned from Stakeholders Relationship Committee w.e.f. 03-09-2024
15. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a
policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration.
16. DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
b) The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the year under review.
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.
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 system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
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