To the Members,
The Directors have great pleasure in presenting their 33rd Annual Report along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial Results of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2023 are summarized below:
Sl.No.
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Particulars
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Current FY ended 31st March, 2023
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Previous FY ended 31st March, 2022
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INR in Lakhs
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INR in Lakhs
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(i)
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Revenue from operations (net)
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87.57
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362.00
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(ii)
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Other Income
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44.46
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-
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(iii)
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Total Income
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132.04
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362.00
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(iv)
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Operating Expenditure
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62.80
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232.00
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(v)
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Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Amortization and Tax
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70.34
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132.07
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(vi)
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Finance Costs (net)
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-
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-
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(vii)
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Depreciation and Amortization
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1.10
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2.07
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(viii)
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Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax
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69.24
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130.00
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(ix)
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Exceptional items
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41.85
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(1022.48)
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(x)
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Profit before Taxes
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111.09
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(892.48)
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(xi)
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Tax Expenses
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a) Current Tax
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-
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-
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b) Deferred Tax
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-
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-
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(xii)
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Net Profit (or) Loss for the Year
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111.09
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(892.48)
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(xiii)
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Balance Brought Forward from Previous Year
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(1419.47)
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(526.98)
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(e)
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet
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(1308.39)
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(1419.46)
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PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
During the year, your Company registered a total income of ^132.04 Lakhs against that of the previous year ^ 362.00 Lakhs. Your Company registered a Net Profit after Tax of ^ 111.09 Lakhs as compared to previous year Net Loss of ^ 892.48 Lakhs. Your Company has been successful in reducing expenses. With stepped up efforts in recovery,your Company has improved performance during the year.
DIVIDEND
The Directors have not recommended any Dividend for the period ended 31.03.2023.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserve during the Financial Year.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
There was no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company during the year.
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 15,51,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Crores and Fifty One Lakh only) divided into 1,55,10,000 (One Crore Fifty Five Lakh and Ten Thousand Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupee Ten) each.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted Public Deposits during the period. As previously informed, the Company has repaid all earlier Deposits in June 2012. Your Company is converted to Category B, i.e. Non-Deposit accepting Company in accordance with the RBI regulations.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND:
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared andpaid last year.
REVIEW OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
Your directors wish to present the details of Business operations done during the year under review:
a. Business Operations and Profitability: The Company is Non-Banking Finance Company listed on BSE Ltd. The Company was able to maintain its revenue targets. The Company has also diversified its fund by selling its investment in associate company which was not earning expected returns for the Company.
b. Sales of Services: The company is covered under the category of Loan Company within the broad category of Non Deposit accepting Non-Banking Finance Company. The target sector of the Company is Small business man and middle class households. Accordingly main products offered by the company are Unsecured Business and Personal Loan and Gold Loan.
c. Marketing and Market environment: The Company is carrying on its business activities on medium scale and therefore huge and extensive marketing strategies are not adopted by the company. The company has adopted small scale business marketing strategies. The company is carrying on business of providing finance and there is huge competition in the market in this type of business sector.
d. Future Prospects including constraints affecting due to Government policies: Our organization is putting efforts in collecting its bad debts from customers and trying to enhance its customer base through advertisements and different marketing strategies so adopted by the company. The company is expecting more revenue in upcoming years. There are no specific industrial or Government policies which restrict the businessor growth of the company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THECOMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED SINCE 31.03.2023 TILL THE DATE OF THIS REPORT
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate on the date of this report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
The provisions of Section 134(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply to our Company. There was no foreign exchange inflow or Outflow during the year under review.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIALRESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply to our Company. Hence the company hasnot developed and implemented any corporate social responsibility initiatives.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SEC.186
The company did not give any Loan or Guarantee or provided any security or make investment covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year.
AUDITORS Statutory Auditors
M/s Kannan Associates (FRN No:001736S) were appointed as the statutory auditors of the company, for a periodof 5 years, at the Annual General Meeting on 30/09/2020 and to hold office till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 2025 for the Financial year ending 31st March, 2025.
Secretarial Auditor:
Mr. T. Durga Prasad, Practicing Company Secretary having COP: 15458 was appointed to conduct the
Secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 31st March, 2023, as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules there under. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023 forms part of the Annual Report and is enclosed in Annexure - I.
AUDITORS REPORT STATUTORY AUDITOR
The Statutory Auditor's report is self-explanatory in nature. There is no audit qualification, reservation or adverse remarks for the year under review. Pursuant to the amendments made to section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 by the Companies (amendment) Act, 2017 effective from May 7, 2018, the requirement of seeking ratification of the members for appointment of the Statutory auditors has been withdrawn from the statue. Hence the resolution seeking ratification of the members for continuance of their appointment at this AGM has not been sought.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Your Company believes in best investor relation practices. Hence, Management of the Company ensures
to be more careful /proactive and dedicated in all of the compliances including SEBI (Listing Obligations
and DisclosureRequirement) Regulations, 2015
Observations:
a) 99.42% of promoters' shareholding is in dematerialization form and still 0.58% of the shares are in physical form.
b) Pursuant to the Section 203(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company was not appointed for more than six months, wherein the resignation was on 15th October 2020 and new CFO was appointed only on 23rd May 2022.
c) Pursuant to Section 134 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, Financial Statements of the Company forthe Financial Year 2021-2022of the Company was not signed by Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
d) Forms were filed with delay to the Ministry of Corporate affairs.
e) Pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011, I understand that there was a change in promoter shareholding during September 2022 and I have not come across any disclosure made to BSE for the same.
f) There was a clarification sought from BSE regarding price information which I was able to trace on the BSE website dated 13th April 2022 and the reply is awaited from Company however Company has confirmed that it has not received any mail from the BSE for the same.
g) During the financial year 2022-23, the Company had received email from the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) pursuant to the Regulations 19(1) and 42(2) of SEBI (LODR) for the penalties levied on the Company amounting to Rs.2,12,400 /- and Rs.10,000/- respectively. As informed by the management, the Company has applied for waiver to the Stock Exchange for Rs. 2,12,400 as the Regulation of 19(1) is substantially complied and paid penalty of Rs. 10,000/- however, the Regulation42(2) of SEBI (LODR)was complied except the intimation was not in particular category to the Stock Exchange.
h) As per Regulation 3(5) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, The board of Directors has implemented a structured digital database that is to be maintained under this regulation except updation of information regarding legitimate purposes.
Reply to the Observation
a) Only 0.58% amounting to 26,800 shares from the total of 46,50,099 Promoters shares are not dematerialized due to some procedural reasons and the same is in progress.
b) The company has taken steps to appoint CFO but due to Covid Pandemic it is got delayed for selecting right person, however the company has appointed CFO on23rd May 2022.
c) This was not done due to health related issues of the concerned individuals on the date of the financial statements. The Company has ensured that this is adhered to going forward.
d) The Company faced some technical issues previously with the filing of forms and is taking all steps to ensure that there is no delay in future.
e) The change in promoter shareholding was within the permissible threshold. The Company will ensure that all disclosures wherever necessary are made in full compliance in future.
f) Company was unaware of the said clarification seeking from BSE. The Company is not in receipt of
any mail, notice or any other mode of communication from BSE regarding the same. The Company ensures and will continue to ensure prompt response to any queries that are received from BSE in future.
g) The Company has taken steps to ensure strict compliance with the SEBI (LODR) in future
h) The Company has taken steps to ensure updation on time.
COMPANY'S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company's Policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directors' qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided underSection 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is furnished is available on the website of the Company at https://www.indoasiafinance.com/
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extracts of Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and administration) Rules, 2014 is furnished herewith as Annexure - II as well as available on the website of the Company at https://www.indoasiafinance.com/
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions with related parties entered by the Company in the normal course of business are periodically placed before the Audit Committee and the particulars of contracts entered during the year as per Form AOC-2is enclosed as Annexure - III.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
The Company has held 05 Board meetings during the financial year under review.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
i. The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that were 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 or loss of the Company for the year under review.
ii. The directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
v. The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi. The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable lawsand that such systems are adequate and operating efficiently.
NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
No companies have become or ceased to be its subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies during the year.
DEPOSITS
Our company is a Non deposit accepting Non Banking Financial Company, during the year under review the Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposit during the year under review.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
1. Mr. Padam J Challani was re-appointed as Managing Director of the Company with effect from 1st April, 2022.
2. Mr. C Madhavan was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 23rd May, 2022.
3. Regularization of Mr. Ramesh Kumar Mallela (DIN: 07726185) as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 10th September, 2022
4. Resignation of Ms. Anuja Giria, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f 13th November, 2022.
5. Appointment of Ms. Akila Balu as the Company Seretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f 14thNovember, 2022.
Apart from this, there are no changes in the composition of Board of Directors during the financial year 2021-22.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received necessary declarations from each Independent Director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are given below
a. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees of theCompany for the Financial Year.
Name of the Director
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Ratio of median remuneration
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NIL
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b. The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officerand Company Secretary in the financial year: NIL
c. Median remuneration of all the employees of the Company for the Financial Year 2023: 0
d. Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year ended on 31.03.2023:
There was an increase of nil in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year ended on 31.03.2023.
There were 3 permanent employees on the rolls of Company as on 31.3.2023.
e. Average percentile increases 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 inthe managerial remuneration:
Average percentile increases in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel : NIL Average percentile increases in the salaries of the managerial personnel: NA
f. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company:
It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration paid to the managing/whole-time Directors and other executives/employees of the Company is as per the remuneration policy of the Company.
None of the other employee is in respect of remuneration exceeding Rs. 850000/- P.M or 10200000 P.A asprescribed under sub-rule 2 of Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules, 2014
EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEE AND DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, an annual performance evaluation of the performance of the Board, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of the Board Committees was carried out based onthe criteria and framework adopted by the Board.
The Independent Directors evaluation was done with main focus on their adherence to the Corporate Governance practices and their efficiency in monitoring the same. They are also being evaluated on various parameters viz., active participation in strategic planning, fiduciary responsibilities, participation in Board and Committee meetings, etc. The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board of Directors (excluding the Director being evaluated) and they have expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process which considered their commitment and the exercise of their responsibilities in the best interest of the Company. The Board approved the evaluation results as collated by the Nomination and Remuneration committee.
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
The Board has adopted whistleblower mechanism in the company. The policy adopted by the company is available on the website of the Company at https://www.indoasiafinance.com/
BOARD MEETINGS HELD DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the period from 01st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2023 - Five Board Meetings were convened and held, the details of which are given below.
Date of Board Meeting
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Names of Directors who attended the meeting
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23rd May, 2022
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Padam J Challani, Radhakrishnan Premkumar, Rameshkumar Mallela, Swapna P Kochar
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10th August, 2022
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Padam J Challani, Radhakrishnan Premkumar, Rameshkumar Mallela, Swapna P Kochar
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14th November, 2022
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Padam J Challani, Radhakrishnan Premkumar, Rameshkumar Mallela, Swapna P Kochar
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28th December, 2022
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Padam J Challani, Radhakrishnan Premkumar, Rameshkumar Mallela, Swapna P Kochar
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13th February, 2023
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Padam J Challani, Radhakrishnan Premkumar, Rameshkumar Mallela, Swapna P Kochar
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DETAILS OF COMMITTEES AND THEIR MEETINGS
The Board has three primary committees namely, Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee. The Composition of the primary Committees and their meeting dates are given below:
Name of the Committee
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Composition
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Details of Meetings held during the year
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Audit Committee
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Premkumar
Radhakrishnan(Chairperson) Rameshkumar Mallela(Member) Padam J Challani(Member)
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4 meetings were held during the period on the followingdates:-
23rd May, 2022 10th August, 2022 14th November, 2022 13th February, 2023
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Premkumar Radhakrishnan
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Relationship
Committee
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(Chairperson) Rameshkumar Mallela(Member)
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1 Meeting were held during the period on the
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Padam J Challani(Member) Swapna
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following date:-
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P Kochar(Member)
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13th February, 2023
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Premkumar Radhakrishnan
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3 Meetings were held
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Nomination and Remuneration Committee
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(Chairperson)
Rameshkumar Mallela (Member) Padam J Challani (Member)
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during the period on the following dates:-
23rd May, 2022 10th August, 2022 14th November, 2022
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SHARES
a. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
b. SWEAT EQUITY
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
c. BONUS SHARES
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
d. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITIONAND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. The Company has no such cases of sexual harassment at workplacefor the FY 2022¬ 23.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
In conformity with the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 and requirements of Companies Act, 2013, the Cash flow Statement for the financial year ended 31.03.2023 is annexed here to as a part of the Financial Statements.
DISCLOSURE OF MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Maintenance of Cost records as specified by the Central Government under subsection (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND OPERATIONS IN FUTURE: NIL
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board and to the Managing Director. The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
In accordance with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations,
2015 Corporate Governance Report forms part of this Annual Report and attached Annexure IV.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed as a part of this report as Annexure V. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE
The certificate from the auditors regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance as stipulated in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attached in Annexure VI to the report.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
The Company has always been socially conscious corporate, and has always carried forward all its operations and procedures for environment friendly norms with all necessary clearances.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and General Meetings. As required in terms of Secretarial Standard (SS)-4, it is hereby confirmed that there is no corporate insolvency resolution process initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board of Directors of your Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy which details the procedures to be followed by the Company with regard to risk management. The Board evaluates and reviews the risk factors associated with the operations of the Company and recommend to the Board the methods to mitigate the risk and advise from time to time various measures to minimizing the risk and monitor the risk management for the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to business associates for their support and contribution during the year. The Directors would also like to thank the employees, members, customers, bankers, and associates forthe continued support given by them to the Company and their confidence reposed in the management.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Chennai (Padam J Challani)
Date: 27.05.2023 Managing Director Director
(DIN-00052216) (DIN- 02262562
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