Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 14th Boards' Report of the Company together with the Standalone Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & RESULTS:
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Company's financial performance on Standalone basis during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 as compared to the previous financial year, is summarized as below:
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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(Rs. in Lakhs except EPS)
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Particulars
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2023-24
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Revenue from Operations
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1,497.91
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338.22
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Other Income
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9
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-
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Total Income
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1,506.91
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338.22
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Less Total Expenses
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1,493.71
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340.80
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Profit/(Loss) before Tax
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13.20
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(2.58)
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Tax Expense
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-
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-
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Exceptional Item
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-
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-
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Profit/(Loss) after Tax(PAT)
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13.20
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(2.58)
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Earnings per share (EPS)
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0.16
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(0.10)
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The Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 forms part of the Annual Report.
*Due to ongoing dispute with regards to the ownership of subsidiary, company is not able to prepare the consolidated details.
2. COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
During the financial year under review, the company has made a revenue from operations of Rs. 2289.83
Lakhs as compared to Rs. 338.22 Lakhs during last financial year. During the financial year under review, the Company has grown its business and earned gross profit of Rs. 16.82 lakhs as compared to loss of Rs. 10.44 lakhs during last financial year.
3. DIVIDEND:
Your Directors do not declare any dividend for the financial year under review due to conservation of Profits of the Company.
4. UNPAID DIVIDEND AND INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund] Rules, 2016 (“the IEPF Rules”), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF; established by the Government of India, after completion of 7(seven) years. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for 7(seven) consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
However, your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7(seven) years in Unpaid Dividend Account. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection fund (IEPF).
5. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ANY CHANGES THEREIN:
During the financial year under review, the Company's core business operations remained consistent with its primary objectives.
6. CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not changed its registered office address.
However, after the closure of financial under review and before the date of Board Report, the company has shifted its registered office address from Office No. 403, Fourth Floor, Money Plant Business, Nr. Bhavik Publication, Silver Oak College Road, Gota, Ahmedabad, Gujarat -382481, to B-912, 9th Floor, Swati Trinity, Applewoods Townships, Shela, Ahmedabad-380058, Gujarat, India w.e.f. 01st June, 2025.
7. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors, after careful consideration of the Company's financial performance and future strategic requirements, determined that no amount was required to be transferred to any specific reserves. Consequently, no transfer to reserves was made by the Company for the period under review.
8. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:
Due to the fraudulent activities of an unauthorized individual at Nanuan Finance Private Limited (now Komalay Finance Private Limited], a wholly-owned subsidiary of A and M Jumbo Bags Limited, the financial records for the subsidiary from the 2022-23 financial year onwards are unavailable.
This lack of data prevented us from preparing a consolidated financial statement. Therefore, the auditors have used the standalone financial figures of the parent company, A and M Jumbo Bags Limited, to prepare the financial statements for the period under review.
Please find a statement outlining the key features of our subsidiaries' financial statements in Form AOC-1, attached as "Annexure-I" to the company's financial statement.
The Company doesn't have any joint venture or Associate Company.
9. SHARE CAPITAL :
As on March 31, 2025, the Authorized, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up share capital of the Company was as follows:
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Share Capital
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No. of Equity Shares of Face value of Rs. 10/- each
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Total Amount (In
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Authorized Capital
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1,20,00,000
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12,00,00,000
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Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital
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1,05,00,000
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10,50,00,000
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10. LISTING INFORMATION:
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed with NSE EMERGE Platform and in dematerialized form. The ISIN No. of the Company is INE749Y01014.
Further, during the financial year under review, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE], vide its letter dated 05/08/2024, has granted approval for the revocation of suspension in trading of the Company's equity shares w.e.f 13th August, 2024.
11. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES:
During the financial year under review, there were no contract or arrangement with related parties of the Company.
It is pertinent to note that for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements] Regulations, 2015 (LODR Regulations), including the complete corporate governance requirements specified under Regulation 15(2] thereof, were not applicable to the Company, as the Company is listed on the SME Exchange. Specifically, the provisions of Regulation 23 pertaining to Related Party Transactions were not applicable to SME listed entities during the financial year under review.
12. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
During the financial year under review:
A. Conservation of Energy-
i. ) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: None
ii. ) The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy: None
iii. ) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment: None
B. Technology Absorption-
i. ) The effort made towards technology absorption: None
ii. ) The benefit derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import
substitution: None
iii. ) In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning
of the financial year) -
a. The details of technology imported: None
b. The year of import: None
c. Whether the technology has been fully absorbed: None
d. If not fully absorbed, are as where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof: None
iv. ) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development: None
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings &Expenditure:
i. ) Details of Foreign Exchange Earnings: Nil
ii. ) Details of Foreign Exchange Expenditure :Nil
13. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the copy of Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025 will be uploaded on the website of the Company at the following web address: https://aandmiumbobags.com/investor.html.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with respect to Meetings of Board of Directors and General Meetings and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
15. PARTICULARS OF INVESTMENTS, LOANS, GUARANTEES AND SECURITIES:
During the financial year under review, the particulars of Investments and Loans covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”] have been duly disclosed in the financial statements provided in this Annual Report. It is affirmed that the Company has not issued or provided any guarantees or securities to any party during the reporting period.
16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
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 (i.e., March 31, 2025] and the date of this report (i.e. September 5, 2025].
17. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
(A) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company is characterized by a balanced composition, maintaining an optimum mix of Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The Directors have demonstrated active participation in all Board and Committee meetings, which significantly enhances the transparency of decision-making processes and adds substantial value to the Company's strategic direction. The Board is effectively led by the Chairman, who is instrumental in taking strategic decisions, formulating policy guidelines, and providing unwavering support to the Executive Directors, business heads, and associates. The Board of Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2025, are as follows:
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Name of the Director
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Designation
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DIN
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Mr. Savankumar S. Shinghala
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Managing Director
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08548046
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Mr. Siddharth J Patel
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Non-Executive & Non Independent Director
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08766790
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Mr. Ankitkumar S Agrawal
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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10118085
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Mrs. Shweta Saparia
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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10083476
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The Board received a declaration from all the directors under Section 164 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 that none of the directors of the company is disqualified under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”] or under the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements] Regulations 2015.
(I) APPOINTMENT:
During the financial year under review, no directors have been appointed on the Board of the Company.
(II) CHANGE IN DESIGNATION:
During the financial year under review, the Board proposed to the shareholders to consider and approve the change in designation of Mrs. Shwetaben A Saparia (DIN: 10083476] from Additional Non-Executive Independent Director to Non-Executive Independent Director. The shareholders' approved the same at the 13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th October, 2024.
(III) REGULARISATION:
During the financial year under review, there is no regularisation is proposed for the Directors.
(IV) RESIGNATION:
During the financial year under review, no resignation was received from any of the Directors of the Company.
(V) RETIREMENT BY ROTATION / REAPPOINTMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, none of the Independent Directors are liable to retire by rotation.
During the period under review, Mr. Siddharth Jayantilal Patel was liable to retire by rotation and accordingly he was reappointed by the shareholders at the 13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th October, 2024.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013, Mr. Savankumar S Shingala, Managing Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing 14th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment. The said Director is not disqualified from being re¬ appointed as a Director of a Company as per the disclosure received from him pursuant to Section 164 (1) and (2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, your Board proposes and recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Savankumar S Shingala.
(B) KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
As on March 31, 2025, the Key Managerial Personnel (“KMP”) of the Company are as follows:
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Name of the KMP
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Designation
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Date of Appointment
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Mr. Savankumar S. Shinghala
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Managing Director
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04th March, 2023
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Mr. Hitendra Jain
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Chief Financial Officer
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06th November, 2024
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Ms. Bhawna Rajawat
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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01st November, 2024
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CHANGES IN THE KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
(I) APPOINTMENT
During the financial year under review, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board had appointed Ms. Bhawna Rajawat as the Company Secretary and Compliance w.e.f. 01st November, 2024 in their board meeting held on 29th October, 2024.
(II) RESIGNATION
During the financial year under review, Ms. Shilpy Jaiswal has tendered her resignation from the Company as the Company Secretary and Compliance w.e.f. 30th August, 2024.
18. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and other applicable regulations, if any (i) Mrs. Shwetaben Saparia and
(ii) Mr. Ankitkumar Agarwal are the Independent Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2025 and on the date of this report (i.e. September 5, 2025).
As required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the Independent Directors have given the necessary declaration that they meet the criteria of independence laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and do not suffer from any disqualifications specified under the Act. Such declarations include the confirmation to the effect that the Independent Directors have included their names in the Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and they have paid the necessary fees for the said registration and shall renew the registration timely.
19. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES:
(i) BOARD MEETINGS ("BoD”)
The Board of Directors of the Company meets at regular, predetermined intervals to oversee the Company's affairs, provide strategic direction, and make decisions pertaining to business policy, strategy, financial performance, compliance, and risk management.
An annual calendar of Board and Committee Meetings is prepared and provided to all Directors in advance. This enables Directors to plan their schedules and participate in discussions. Notices for all Board and Committee Meetings are issued in adherence to the timelines prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Secretarial Standards (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors met 07 (Seven) times. Each meeting was conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules framed thereunder, as well as the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intervening gap between any two consecutive Board Meetings did not exceed the maximum period prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013. The detailed attendance records and dates of these meetings are set forth below:
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Name of Director
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Savankumar S
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Siddharth
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Ankitkumar S
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Shwetaben A
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Sit ingala
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Jayantilal Patel
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Agrawal
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Saparia
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Date of Meeting
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April 5, 2024
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yT
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/
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August 2, 2024
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| September 6, 2024
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yT
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October 9, 2024
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| October 23, 2024
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November 1A, 2024
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V
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March lO, 2025
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V
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if
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V
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S: Present | x: Absent | “-" Not entitled / Not Applicable
(ii) AUDIT COMMITTEE ("AC”)
The Audit Committee of the Board stands duly constituted in strict conformity with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers] Rules, 2014, as amended.
The comprehensive scope and precise Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee have been meticulously framed and are in strict alignment with the provisions stipulated under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The Committee operates within the ambit of these meticulously defined Terms of Reference.
During the financial year under review, the Audit Committee convened 5 (five] times. The particulars pertaining to the Committee's constitution and the details of its meetings are enumerated below:
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Name of Director
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Ankitkumar S Agrawai
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Shwetaben A Saparia
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Savankumar S Sh ingala
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Date of Meeting
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April 5, 2024
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S
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S
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S
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August 2, 2024
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S
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V
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V
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October^, 2024
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S
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V
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V
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Movember 14, 2024
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s
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s
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s
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March 10, 2025
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s
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S: Present | x: Absent | “-" Not entitled / Not Applicable
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously accepted all recommendations tendered by the Audit Committee, reflecting the Board's commitment to the Committee's oversight functions. Furthermore, no personnel were denied access to the Audit Committee, underscoring its independent functioning and robust information-gathering capabilities.
(iii) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE ("NRC”)
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly constituted in strict accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. The Committee's terms of reference are meticulously framed to ensure full compliance with the aforementioned statutory requirements.
The comprehensive scope and precise Terms of Reference for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have been meticulously framed and are in strict alignment with the provisions stipulated under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The Committee operates within the ambit of these meticulously defined Terms of Reference.
During the financial year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee convened two times. As on March 31, 2025 the detailed composition of the Committee and details of its meetings are provided below:
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Name of Director
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Shwetaben A Saparia
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Ankitkumar S Agrawal
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Siddharth
Jayantilal
Pate!
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Date of Meeting
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Octobers, 2024
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S
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?
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V'
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October 23, 2024
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Ý/
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S: Present | x: Absent | “-" Not entitled / Not Applicable
Pursuant to any resignation or appointment of a Director/KMP within the Company, the Board diligently reviews and, where necessary, promptly adjusts the constitution of its committees. This proactive approach ensures continuous adherence to the stipulated requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, and other pertinent statutory provisions governing board committees.
Further, in adherence to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has formally adopted a comprehensive Nomination and Remuneration Policy. This policy sets forth the explicit criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of directors, as well as the framework for the remuneration of directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), and other employees. This policy is readily accessible on the Company's official website at https://aandmjumbobags.com/investor.html.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously accepted all recommendations tendered by the Nomination and Recommendation Committee, reflecting the Board's commitment to the Committee's oversight functions. Furthermore, no personnel were denied access to the Audit Committee, underscoring its independent functioning and robust information-gathering capabilities.
(iv) STAKEHOLDER'S RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE ("SRC”)
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors has duly constituted the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee. The terms of reference for the Committee are framed to diligently oversee and address all matters concerning the interests and grievances of the Company's security holders, including its shareholders, debenture holders, and other security holders.
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (5) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has adopted a formal policy outlining the scope and functions of the Committee. This policy is specifically designed to facilitate the prompt consideration and resolution of grievances raised by the security holders.
During the financial year under review, the Committee convened one (1) meeting. The Company has systematically addressed and resolved all complaints received from its security holders. As of March 31, 2025, there were no complaints pending resolution and the composition of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and details of its meetings are provided below:
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Name of Director
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Ankitkumar S Agrawa!
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Shwetaben A Saparia
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Savankumar S Shingala
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Siddharth Jayantilai Pate!
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Date of Meeting
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Octobers, 2024
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V
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?
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V'
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S: Present | x: Absent | “-” Not entitled / Not Applicable
The Board is committed to maintaining the appropriate composition of its committees. In the event of any resignation or appointment of a Director, the Board proactively reviews and, where necessary, promptly adjusts the constitution of its committees. This ensures continuous adherence to the stipulated requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, and other pertinent statutory provisions governing board committees.
(v) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS MEETING
In adherence to Clause VII of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, the independent directors of the Company convened a separate meeting. During this meeting, they meticulously reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole. They also evaluated the performance of the Chairman, considering the perspectives of both executive and non-executive directors. Furthermore, the independent directors assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of information flow between the management and the board.
The company has a robust orientation program for newly appointed independent directors. This program familiarizes them with the company's business, operations, and their specific roles and responsibilities. The orientation includes presentations and discussions led by the Chairman, Executive Directors, and senior management.
As on March 31, 2025 the following are Independent Directors and during the financial year under review, the Independent Director meet once the details are provided below:
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Name of Director
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Ankitkumar S Agrawa!
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Shwetaben A Saparia
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Date of Meeting
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March 10P 2025
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?
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20. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:
During the financial year under review, The Board of Directors has evaluated the Independent Directors and is of the opinion that the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency] of these Independent Directors are satisfactory.
21. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE AND BOARD:
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, and of the Directors individually, as well as the evaluation of all the committees i.e., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and other Committees of Board of Directors.
The Board adopted a formal evaluation mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that of its committees and individual directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The exercise was carried out by feedback survey from each Directors covering Board functioning such as composition of Board and its
Committees, experience and competencies, governance issues etc. Separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual directors including the Chairman of the Board who were evaluated on parameters such as attendance, contribution at the meeting, etc.
The various criteria considered for evaluation of Executive Directors included qualification, experience, knowledge, commitment, integrity, leadership, engagement, transparency, analysis, decision making, governance, etc. The Board commended the valuable contributions and the guidance provided by each Director in achieving the desired levels of growth. This is in addition to evaluation of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting being held every year.
22. DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT/ UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT:
a. aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense account lying at the beginning of the year: Nil
b. number of shareholders who approached listed entity for transfer of shares from suspense account during the year: Nil
c. number of shareholders to whom share were transferred from suspense account during the year: Nil
d. aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense account lying at the end of the year: Nil Annual Report 2025 76
e. voting rights on shares which remain frozen till the rightful owner of such shares claims the shares: Nil
23. DIRECTORS TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION:
The Company undertakes and makes necessary provision of an appropriate induction programme for new Directors] and ongoing training for existing Directors.
The new Director(s) are introduced to the Company culture, through appropriate training programmes. Such kind of training programmes helps develop relationship of the directors with the Company and familiarize them with Company processes.
The management provides such information and training either at the meeting of Board of Directors or at other places.
The induction process is designed to:
• build an understanding of the Company's processes and
• fully equip Directors to perform their role on the Board effectively
Upon appointment, Directors receive a Letter of Appointment setting out in detail, the terms of appointment, duties, responsibilities and expectations from them.
24. EMPLOYEES' STOCK OPTION PLAN:
The Company has not provided stock options to any employee during the year
25. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
The Company's Board constantly committed to upholding the standards of corporate governance, integrating robust principles into its operational framework over the years. In accordance with Regulation 15(2] of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the provisions pertaining to corporate governance, as specified in Regulations 17 to 27, clauses (b) to (i) of Regulation 46(2], and Paragraphs C, D, and E of Schedule V, are not applicable to a listed entity that has exclusively listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.
The Company securities are listed on the SME Exchange, the aforementioned corporate governance provisions do not apply to the Company. Consequently, a separate Corporate Governance Report is neither mandated nor included as part of this Annual Report.
26. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS:
Your attention is drawn to the perception and business outlook of your management for your company for current year and for the industry in which it operates including its position and perceived trends in near future. The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements] Regulations, 2015 is attached and forms part of this Directors Report.
27. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not invited, accepted, or renewed any deposits from the public, nor has it received any deposits deemed to be public deposits within the purview of Sections 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013, read in conjunction with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits] Rules, 2014, and other allied rules and circulars.
Consequently, the requirements for furnishing details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013, or the details of deposits that are not in compliance with the said Chapter, are not applicable to the Company for the reporting period.
28. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors] Rules, 2014 and based on the recommendation of Audit Committee the Board of Directors proposed to the Shareholders for the appointment of M/s. A.K. Ostwal & Co., Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration Number: 107200W], as a Statutory Auditor of the Company for a term of 5 (five] years commencing from the conclusion of the 13th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 18th Annual General Meeting to be held in Financial Year 2028-29, the shareholders approved the said appointment at the 13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th October, 2024.
29. OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORS:
The Auditor's Report does not contain any observations / qualifications / disclaimers made by the Statutory Auditors in their report for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 read with the explanatory notes therein are self- explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3] of the Companies Act,2013.
30. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY STATUTORY AUDITORS:
There were no incidences of reporting of frauds by Statutory Auditors of the Company under Section 143(12] of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
31. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
During the financial year under review, the Board considered the recommendation of Audit Committee and appointed M/s. Kanudawala & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 135176W) as an Internal Auditor to conduct an internal audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024¬ 25.
32. OBSERVATIONS OF INTERNAL AUDITOR:
During the financial year under review, the Internal Auditor's Report does not contain any observations / qualifications / disclaimers made by the internal Auditors. The internal audit reports were reviewed and deliberated at the audit committee meeting and Board meeting.
33. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The company maintains an internal financial control system designed to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, safeguard its assets, prevent and detect fraud and errors, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
The system includes adequate controls commensurate with the size and nature of the company's business. These controls are regularly reviewed to ensure they are operating effectively. Management is responsible for the design and implementation of internal controls, while the Audit Committee oversees their effectiveness and the integrity of financial reporting.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards. The internal audit function periodically reviews the internal controls and provides its findings to the Audit Committee for review and necessary action.
Based on the reviews conducted, the internal financial controls are considered adequate for the company's operation.
34. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014, appointed M/s. Himanshu S K Gupta, Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Secretarial Audit Report, issued by M/s. Himanshu K Gupta & Associates, Ahmedabad, Company Secretaries, in the prescribed Form MR-3, is annexed to this Report as "Annexure-IV” and forms an integral part of the Director's Report. Secretarial auditors' observation(s) in secretarial audit report and directors' explanation thereto -
Observation 1: The Company did not consolidate the financial statements of its subsidiary as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, citing an ongoing ownership dispute which has restricted access to the subsidiary's information.
Response: The Company acknowledges that the regulatory requirement to consolidate the financial statements of our subsidiary. As many of you are aware, there is an ongoing ownership dispute concerning the subsidiary, which has regrettably limited our access to its financial information. We want to be clear that this is a temporary situation that is not a result of any internal governance failures. Our team is actively engaged in resolving this dispute as quickly as possible, and we will proceed with the necessary action.
Observation 2: The promoter did not submitted disclosure under Regulation 31(4] of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 to the Company owing to the Promoter being non-traceable, hence the company was unable to file the said disclosure.
Response: It is clarified that the non-submission of the required disclosure under Regulation 31(4) is a direct consequence of a personal issue involving the promoter, who is currently non traceable. As this is a matter outside the company's control, we have taken all reasonable steps within our purview. The company's management has and will continue to communicate with the relevant regulatory authorities and trying for the information. This is an isolated incident related to an individual's circumstances and does not reflect a systemic issue with our corporate compliance.
Observation 3: For the financial year 2024-25, the large corporate disclosures as per the SEBI circulars dated November 26, 2018, August 10, 2021 (updated April 13, 2022], and October 19, 2023 was not applicable however, the required non-applicability confirmation was not filed..
Response: The Company clarifies that the large corporate disclosures were not applicable to our company for the financial year 2024-25. However, recognizing that while the main requirement did not apply, the non¬ applicability confirmation should have been filed. We've updated our process to make sure we file this disclosure on time from now on.
Observation 4: The Company was unable to update details of Trading Window closure on NSDL/CDSL portals during the year as required under SEBI (PIT] Regulations, 2015; management attributed this to depository access being linked with the contact details of non-traceable promoters.
Response: The inability to update the trading window closure details on the NSDL and CDSL portals was due to the portals' access being linked to the contact details of the aforementioned non-traceable promoters / Directors. While this was an unfortunate technical and legacy issue, please be assured that the company's internal trading window closure policy was fully complied with at the time. The Company is proactively working with the depositories and is in process to updated the access details to align with the current management, thereby rectifying this issue.
Observation 5: The Company filed PDF disclosures with the Stock Exchange regarding (i) the change in designation of Ms. Shwetaben Arvindbhai Saparia and (ii) the appointment of Ms. Bhawna Rajawat as Company Secretary, but did not submitted the requisite XBRLs as mandated under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Response: The Company hereby states that the requisite XBRL filings for the change in designation of Ms. Shwetaben Arvindbhai Saparia and the appointment of Ms. Bhawna Rajawat as Company Secretary were not submitted, despite the PDF disclosures being timely filed with the Exchange. This was a procedural lapse related to the filing format, not the content of the disclosure. Further, We've updated our process to make sure we file this disclosure on time from now on. The core information was made public in a timely manner through the PDF filing, maintaining full transparency
35. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit] Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is not required to maintain Cost Records under said Rules.
36. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers] Rules, 2014, a listed Company and every such class of companies as prescribed thereunder are required to frame a Vigil Mechanism to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any victimisation on raising of concerns of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports, etc.
The Company has framed an appropriate Vigil Mechanism Policy and further re-affirms that the Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations.
The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is also available on the website of the Company at the link: https://aandmiumbobags.com/pdf/8-Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf.
37. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
In today's economic environment, risk management is a very important part of the business. The main aim of risk management is to identify, monitor and take precautionary measures in respect of the events that may pose risks for the business. Your company's risk management is embedded in the business processes.
Your company has identified certain risks like price risk, uncertain global economic environment, interest rate, human resource, competition, compliance and industrial health and safety risk and also planned to manage such risk by adopting best management practice.
Further, The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated Risk Management Policy and Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative consequences on the Company's businesses and defined a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision-making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the annual/ strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews.
38. POLICY ON PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
Your company is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and harassment-free work environment for all its employees, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013, the company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The company's policy on the prevention of sexual harassment is comprehensive, prohibiting such behaviour by law and the company's code of conduct. The policy aims to create and maintain an atmosphere where all employees can work without fear of harassment or exploitation. During the financial year under review, no complaints of sexual harassment were received by the Company.
The summary of sexual harassment complaints during the financial year is as follows:
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1
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Number of complaints of sexual harassment received
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0
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2
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Number of complaints disposed of during the year
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0
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3
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Number of cases pending for more than 90 days
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0
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39. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
Your Company is committed to upholding the rights and welfare of its employees, particularly in relation to maternity benefits. In accordance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the Company has established a comprehensive formal policy that outlines the provisions and entitlements available to our employees during maternity leave. The policy aims to ensure that all eligible employees receive the benefits mandated by the Act, including paid maternity leave, medical benefits, and job security upon their return to work. We regularly review and update our policy to ensure compliance with any amendments to the Act and to reflect best practices in supporting our employees.
The summary of maternity benefit-related records for the financial year is as follows:
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No
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Particulars
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Nos
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1
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Number of women employees working
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0
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2
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Number of women employees eligible for Maternity Benefit
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0
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3
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Number of women employees who availed Maternity Benefit
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0
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40. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE
There have been no 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.
41. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
During the financial year under review, the provisions related to Corporate Social responsibility under Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
42. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
Your company has adopted the “Code of Conduct on Prohibition of insider trading “and “Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel” for regulating the dissemination of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information and trading in security by insiders.
43. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the period under review, the personal and industrial relations with the employees remained cordial in all respects. The management has always carried out systematic appraisal of performance and imparted training at periodic intervals. The Company recognizes talent and has judiciously followed the principle of rewarding performance.
44. SEBI COMPLAINTS REDRESS SYSTEM (SCORES)
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based complaints redress system. The salient features of this system are centralized database of all complaints, online upload of Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by the concerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint and its status. Your Company is registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all investor complaints received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time limit from the receipt of the complaint. Your Company would like to inform you that it has not received any complaint on the SCORES during financial year 2024-25.
45. INVESTOR GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL STATUS
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there were no complaints or queries received from the shareholders of the Company. Company Secretary acts as the Compliance Officer of the Company is responsible for Annual Report 2025 80 complying with the provisions of the Listing Regulations, requirements of securities laws and SEBI Insider Trading Regulations. The Investor can send their query to cs@aandmjumbobags.com.
46. OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT
The Company has been complied with all regulatory requirements of central government and state government and there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals during the year impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
47. 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.
48. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 54(1)(d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares During the financial 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.
49. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62(1)(b) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The Company has not issued any ESOP During the financial year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 62(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
50. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
During the financial 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.
51. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016:
No application was filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by a financial or operational creditor or by the Company itself under the IBC before the NCLT.
52. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL:
During the financial year under review, No orders have been received or passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
53. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the financial year under review, there has been no one time settlement of loans taken from banks and financial institutions.
54. MATERIAL CHANGES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year under review, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), has granted approval for the revocation of suspension in trading of the Company's equity shares w.e.f 13th August, 2024.
Other than as mentioned above, there has been no material changes that occurred in the Company.
55. LOANS FROM DIRECTORS:
During the financial year under review, the Company has borrowed amount(s] from Directors and the same is disclosed in the financial statement.
56. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
The disclosures as per Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration] Rules, 2014 have been marked as “ANNEXURE __”.
57. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
During the financial year under review, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations is not applicable to the Company and hence it does not form part of this Annual Report.
58. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5] of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors confirms that:
(i) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the period ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
(ii) 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/Loss of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025.
(in] Proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) The annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 on a going concern basis.
(v) Internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(vi)Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
59. WEBSITE:
As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has maintained a functional website namely “http://www.aandmjumbobags.com/” containing basic information about the Company. The website of the Company is also containing information like Policies, Shareholding Pattern, Financial Results and information of the designated officials of the Company who are responsible for assisting and handling investor grievances for the benefit of all stakeholders of the Company, etc.
60. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the customers, shareholders, suppliers, bankers, business partners/associates, financial institutions, Central and State Government authorities, Regulatory Authorities, Stock Exchanges and various other stakeholders for their consistent support and encouragement to the Company.
Regd Office: B-912, 9th Floor, For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Swati Trinity, Applewoods A and M Jumbo Bags Limited
Townships, Shela, Ahmedabad- 380058
Place: Ahmedabad Sava n kuma r S S h i nga l a Siddharth Patel
Date: 05/09/2025 Chairman & Managing Director Director
(DIN: 08548046) (DIN: 08766790 )
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