Dear Stakeholders,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 26th report
on the business and operations, along with the audited financial statements of your
Company, for the year ended March 31, 2024.
(Amount in Rs Million)
|
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Particulars |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Total Income |
82,017.60 |
67,033.14 |
58,507.05 |
45,633.14 |
Total Expenditure |
69,354.72 |
55,193.54 |
49,469.49 |
41,040.26 |
Profit before exceptional items and tax |
12,662.88 |
11,839.60 |
9,037.56 |
4,592.88 |
Less: Share of loss from joint ventures |
3,148.50 |
1,070.09 |
- |
- |
Profit before exceptional items and tax |
9,514.38 |
10,769.51 |
9,037.56 |
4,592.88 |
Add: Exceptional item |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit before tax |
9,514.38 |
10,769.51 |
9,037.56 |
4,592.88 |
Less: Provision for tax |
|
|
|
|
Current tax |
1,840.13 |
2,500.18 |
658.00 |
746.52 |
Deferred tax |
1,616.09 |
1,069.22 |
755.67 |
123.71 |
Profit for the year |
6,058.16 |
7,200.11 |
7,623.89 |
3,722.65 |
Add: Profit at the beginning of the year |
61,652.81 |
55,202.83 |
19,863.02 |
16,891.94 |
Transfer from Other comprehensive income - Re-
measurement (loss) on defined benefit plans (net of taxes) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Group share of share issue expenses incurred
by private trust |
(73.85) |
(7.82) |
- |
- |
Re-measurement (loss)/gain on defined benefit
plans during the year |
(42.16) |
16.83 |
(15.48) |
4.43 |
Tax on defined benefit plans during the year |
10.63 |
(4.26) |
3.89 |
(1.12) |
Profit available for appropriation |
67,605.59 |
62,407.69 |
27,475.32 |
20,617.90 |
Appropriations: |
|
|
|
|
Interim Dividend |
(1,660.73) |
(754.88) |
(1,660.73) |
(754.88) |
Balance Carried Forward to Balance Sheet |
65,944.86 |
61,652.81 |
25,814.59 |
19,863.02 |
Your Company has not proposed to transfer any amount to the General
Reserves.
OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
On the basis of Consolidated Financials
During the year, IRB (hereinafter referred to as "your
Group") earned total income of I 82,017.60 million as against the total income of I
67,033.14 million in previous year. Contract revenue increased from I 42,717.65 million
for March 31, 2023 to I 49,647.24 million for year ended March 31, 2024. Toll revenues for
March 31, 2024 had increased to I 23,877.01 million from I 20,432.67 million for March 31,
2023. Net profit before share of profit/(loss) from joint venture/exceptional items and
tax stood at I 12,662.88 million against I 11,839.60 million for the previous financial
year. Net profit before tax after share of loss from joint ventures and exceptional items
stood at I 9,514.38 million against I 10,769.51 million for the previous financial year.
Profit for the year ended March 31, 2024 stood at I 6,058.16 million as against I 7,200.11
million for the previous year.
On the basis of Standalone Financials
During the year, your Company earned total income of I 58,507.05
million for the year ended March 31, 2024. Profit before tax stood at I 9,037.56 million.
Profit for the year ended March 31, 2024 stood at I 7,623.89 million, as against I
3,722.65 million for the previous year.
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company, during the
year under review.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of the Loans granted, investment made and guarantees
provided, if any, are given in the Notes to the Audited Financial Statements.
DIVIDEND
As per dividend policy of the Company, your Company has declared first
interim dividend of I 0.10/- per share in October 2023, second interim dividend of I
0.10/- per share in January 2024 and third interim dividend of I 0.10/- per share in May
2024, aggregating to I 1,811.70 million as total dividend for FY24. The Board has not
recommended any final dividend for the financial year 2023-24.
CREDIT RATING OF COMPANY
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has affirmed Rating of
IND AA-'/ Stable/IND A1+ to the Company's Non-fund based bank facilities limits
aggregating I 12,000 million and IND AA-/Stable to the NCDs of I 2,000 million and Term
Loan of I 4,000 million.
CRISIL Ratings has assigned CRISIL AA-/Stable rating
(re-affirmed) on the long-term loan facilities of I 10,000 million and for Short Term
facilities assigned the ratings as CRISIL A1+ (re-affirmed) for I 12,000 million. Further,
for I 258 crore non-convertible debentures CRISIL assigned rating of CRISIL AA-/Stable.
Acuite Ratings & Research Limited has reaffirmed its
ACUITE AA-/Stable' rating to the NCDs of I 3,500 million.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the International Long-Term Issuer
Default Rating on IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited's at BB+' and has assigned a
final rating of BB+' to the USD 540 million Senior Secured partially amortising
notes due 2032 issued by IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (BB+/Stable).
Moody's has assigned a rating of Ba2' to the Senior
Secured US Dollar Notes issued by IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited.
SHARE CAPITAL
Change in the capital structure of the Company
During the year there has been no change in share capital structure of
the Company. The equity share capital structure of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is as
follows:
Authorised Share Capital:
I 6,15,00,00,000/- consisting of 6,15,00,00,000 equity shares of face
value of I 1/- each fully paid.
Issued, Subscribed & paid up capital:
I 6,03,90,00,000/- consisting of 6,03,90,00,000 equity shares of face
value of I 1/- each fully paid.
DEBT SECURITIES
During the year, the Company has not issued and allotted
Non-convertible debentures (NCDs'). Further, the Company on March 12, 2024, has
pre-maturely redeemed 218,455 unrated, unlisted, secured, redeemable NCDs (INE821I07094)
issued to India Toll Roads and on March 30, 2024, had re- purchased 3,500 rated, listed,
secured, redeemable NCDs (INE821I07102) issued to IDBI Bank Limited.
As on March 31, 2024, the Company has following Outstanding
Non-convertible debentures issued by the company on private placement basis as under:
Sr. No. ISIN |
Issue Name |
Face value |
Issue Size |
Date of allotment |
1. INE821I07052 |
9.55% Secured, Redeemable, Listed, Rated
Non-Convertible Debentures |
*110 lakh each |
1 200 Crores |
June 29, 2020 |
* As on March 31, 2024 face value of Secured, Redeemable, Listed, Rated
Non-Convertible Debentures was I 5,20,000/- each. The Face value is partially redeemed on
quarterly basis.
SENIOR SECURED NOTES
During the year, the Company has issued and allotted Reg S/Rule 144A
US$ 540,000,000 7.11% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 having a weighted average life of 7.25
years with the final maturity date of March 11, 2032 and a coupon of 7.11% p.a. fixed rate
in semi-annual instalments (reoffer yield: 7.125%; reoffer price: 99.917%)
BORROWINGS
As on March 31, 2024, your Company's (Standalone) fund based facilities
availed stood at I 59,235.28 million and non- fund based credit facilities availed stood
at I 4,322.98 million.
UPDATE ON PROJECT SPV'S OF THE COMPANY
Sr. No. Name of SPV |
Name of the project |
Phase (Construction/ Toll) |
Project funding (Capital/ Borrowing) |
Other updates |
1. IRB Golconda Expressway Private Limited (IRBGEPL) (now
associate of the Company) |
Hyderabad Outer Ring Road Project |
The SPV has received appointed date from
HMDA and has commenced toll collection on the Project from August 12, 2023 |
The SPV has achieved financial closure in
August 2023 by tying up project finance of 1 5,500 crores from the Lenders. |
The SPV was formed to implement the project
of Tolling, Operation, Maintenance & Transfer (TOT) of Nehru Outer Ring Road (from Km
0+000 to Km 158+000) in Hyderabad, Telangana Authority (HMDA). Further the Company has in
July 2023, executed the definitive agreements with affiliates of GIC Private Limited as
financial investors, and IRBGEPL. The Company will act as the Project Manager of IRBGEPL
to implement the project. |
2. Samakhiyali Tollway Private Limited (STPL) (now associate
of the Company) |
Samakhiyali to Santalpur Section BOT (Toll)
mode |
The SPV has received appointed date from the
Competent Authority and commenced toll collection and construction on the Project from
December 28, 2023 |
The SPV has achieved financial closure in
September, 2023 |
The SPV was formed to implement the project
of Upgradation to Six Lane with paved Shoulder of NH-27 from Samakhiyali to Santalpur
section from km. 339+200 to Km. 430+100 in the State of Gujarat on BOT (Toll) Mode and has
received LOA dated February 24, 2023 from NHAI. Also, on May 12, 2023, the SPV had
executed concession agreement with NHAI. In October 2023, the Company has executed the
definitive agreements with affiliates of GIC Private Limited as financial investors, and
STPL through the Company associate IRB Infrastructure Trust. Further, IRB Infrastructure
Trust has on January 4, 2024, subscribed to 99.96% of equity in STPL. |
3. Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited (Formerly known as Meerut
Budaun Expressway Private Limited) (MBEL) (now associate of the Company) |
Ganga Expressway DBFOT (Toll) basis |
The SPV has received appointed date from
competent authority in October 2022. |
The SPV has achieved financial closure in
June 2022 by tying up debt of 1 2,659 Crore from the consortium of banks/financial
Institution. |
During the year under review, MBEL had
allotted Indian - rupee denominated unlisted, unsecured, redeemable, non-convertible
debentures (NCDs) aggregating to 1 541.65 Crore on May 16, 2023, 1 271.72 Crore on
September 13, 2023 and 1 520 Crore on January 15, 2024, on a private placement basis to
the Company and GIC affiliate. |
IRB INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST
Your Company is the Sponsor and the Project Manager of IRB
Infrastructure Trust ("Private Trust/Private InvIT") which is the Joint venture
and an associate of the Company. MMK Toll Road Private Limited ("MMK") is the
Investment Manager of the Private Trust. During the year, MMK has carried out its
obligations under Investment Management Agreement entered into with the Private Trust and
earned management fee of I 124 million.
During the period under review, the Company has implemented the below
mentioned projects through the Company's associate viz. IRB Infrastructure Trust.
Accordingly, the Private Trust owns, operates and maintains a portfolio of 15 toll-road
assets in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka,
Haryana, West Bengal, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh in India. These toll roads are operated
and maintained pursuant to concessions awarded by the NHAI or other concerned
concessioning authority(ies). The Trust has listed its units with National Stock Exchange
of India Limited w.e.f. April 3, 2023.
1. Implementation of Hyderabad Outer Ring Road TOT Project (SPV - IRB
Golconda Expressway Private Limited) through the Company's Associate viz. IRB
Infrastructure Trust ("the Trust"). The Company is the Sponsor of the Trust and
holds 51% units of the Trust while 49% of the units are held by GIC Affiliates.
2. Implementation of Samakhiyali Santalpur BOT Project (SPV -
Samakhiyali Tollway Private Limited), through the Company's Associate viz. IRB
Infrastructure Trust ("the Trust"). The Company is the Sponsor of the Trust and
holds 51% units of the Trust while 49% of the units are held by GIC Affiliates.
3. Implementation of four lane Lalitpur-Sagar- Lakhnadon of NH-44 (the
"TOT-12 Project") [SPV - IRB Lalitpur Tollway Private Limited] and the Gwalior
Jhansi section of NH-75 (New NH-44) and Kota Bypass and Cable Stay Bridge on NH-76 (New
NH-27) - (the "TOT-13 Project") [SPVs - IRB Kota Tollway Private Limited and IRB
Gwalior Tollway Private Limited through the Company's Associate viz. IRB Infrastructure
Trust.
The Company acting as the Project Manager of the Private Trust, has
received Work Orders for Engineering, Procurement and Construction works ("EPC")
in relation to the relevant project and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) work of the
Project SPVs of the Private Trust as per Project Implementation Agreements. These Work
Orders would result in improved visibility in consolidated Order Book of the Company for
long term.
UPDATE ON PROJECT SPV'S OF IRB INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST
Summary of the updates on the Projects are as follows:
Sr. No. Name of SPV |
Name of the project |
Phase (Construction/Toll) |
Borrowing (in millions) |
Other updates |
1. IRB Hapur Moradabad Tollway Limited |
Hapur Moradabad BOT Project |
Tolling and Construction |
1,455.18 |
The SPV has been issued a Completion
Certificate (COD- II) in April 2023 for additional length of 9.75 Kms by the Competent
Authority. With this, 88.282 Kms of the Project Highway has been completed. Consequently,
toll rates for the SPV increased by 5% and the SPV collected toll at revised toll rates on
this project. |
2. IRB Lalitpur Tollway Private Limited (IRBLTPL) |
Four lane Lalitpur- Sagar- Lakhnadon (TOT
Bundle 12) |
The SPV has received appointed date from the
Competent Authority and commenced toll collection and construction on the Project w.e.f.
April 1,2024 |
The SPV has achieved financial closure in
March, 2024 by tying up Project Finance of I 3,500 Crores from the Lender |
The SPV was formed by IRB Infrastructure
Trust to implement the project of Tolling, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer of four
lane Lalitpur-Sagar-Lakhnadon section from km 99.005 to km 415.089 of NH-44 in the state
of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (TOT Bundle 12) upon receiving Letter of Award in
October 2023 from NHAI. The SPV has executed concession agreement with National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI) for the project in November 2023. Further, the Company in March
2024, has executed the definitive agreements with IRB Infrastructure Trust, affiliates of
GIC Private Limited as financial investors, and IRBLTPL. |
3. IRB Gwalior Tollway Private Limited (IRBGTPL) and IRB Kota
Tollway Private Limited (IRBKTPL) |
Kota Bypass and Cable Stay Bridge on NH-76
(TOT Bundle 13) |
The SPV has received appointed date from the
Competent Authority and commenced toll collection and construction on the Project w.e.f.
April 1, 2024 |
The SPVs has achieved financial closure in
March, 2024 by collectively tying up I 1,331 Crores from the Lender/s. |
The SPVs was formed to implement the project
of Tolling, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer of Kota Bypass and Cable Stay Bridge on
NH-76 (New NH27) in the state of Rajasthan and Gwalior-Jhansi section from km 0.00 to km
103.000 (revised section Km 16.000 to Km 98.455) of NH-75 (New NH-44) in the State of
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on Toll Operate and Transfer (TOT) Mode (TOT Bundle 13)
and has received Letter of Award in December 2023 from NHAI. The SPVs has executed
concession agreement with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the project in
January 2024. Further, the Company in March 2024, has executed the definitive agreements
with IRB Infrastructure Trust, affiliates of GIC Private Limited as financial investors,
IRBGTPL and IRBKTPL. |
IRB INVIT FUND
Your Company is the Sponsor and the Project Manager of IRB InvIT Fund
("the Trust"). IRB Infrastructure Private Limited (IRBFL), subsidiary of the
Company is the Investment Manager of the Trust. During the year, IRBFL has carried out its
obligations under Investment Management Agreement entered into with the Trust and earned
management fee of I 100 million.
The Company acting as the Project Manager of the Trust, had earlier
received Work Orders for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) work of the Project SPVs of
the Trust. The Company as the Project Manager has executed its obligations during FY24
toward O&M as per the Work Orders.
During the year under review, the Company has received total
distribution of I 741.64 million (I 8.00 per unit comprised of I 6.80 per unit as Interest
and I 0.90 per unit as Return of Capital and I 0.30 as dividend) from the Trust.
SUBSIDIARIES/ASSOCIATE/JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES/ENTITY
The list of Subsidiaries/Associate/Joint Venture Companies/ Entity are
provided in "Annexure A".
During the year under review, IRB Golconda Expressway Private Limited
and Samakhiyali Tollway Private Limited ceased to be subsidiaries of the Company.
A statement containing salient features of the financial statements of
the subsidiary companies is also included in the Annual Report.
In accordance with the Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual Report of the Company, containing therein its standalone and the consolidated
financial statements has been placed on the website of the Company, www.irb.co.in.
Further, audited financial statements of each of the subsidiary companies have also been
placed on the website of the Company, www.irb.co.in.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Retirement by Rotation:
Mr. Virendra D. Mhaiskar (DIN: 00183554), Chairman and Managing
Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting (AGM) and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Your Directors
recommend his re-appointment.
A detailed profile of Mr. Virendra D. Mhaiskar along with additional
information required under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial
Standard on General Meetings is provided separately by way of an Annexure to the Notice of
the AGM.
The Board of Directors have recommended his reappointment for the
approval of the shareholders.
Changes in the Directors during the year under review:
During the year under review Mr. Sunil Talati and Mr. Chandrashekhar
Kaptan, had completed their second term as Independent Directors on March 31, 2024.
The Board placed on record its appreciation for the valuable
contribution and guidance rendered by Mr. Sunil Talati and Mr. Chandrashekhar Kaptan as
the Independent Director of the Company during their tenure.
Further, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of
Mr. Vijay N. Bhatt (DIN: 00751001) and Mr. Bajrang Lal Gupta (DIN: 07175777) as an
Additional Independent Directors of the Company for a term of 5 years with effect from
April 1, 2024 and the appointments was also approved by the Shareholders through postal
ballot dated June 11, 2024.
On the basis of confirmation received by the Company, all Directors
including Independent Directors appointed during the year have complied with the Code of
Conduct adopted by the Company. Further, the Board also states that Independent Directors
are person of integrity and have adequate experience to serve as an Independent Director
of your Company.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors)
Rules, 2014 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
("Listing Regulations"). In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors
of the Company possess the requisite qualifications, experience (including proficiency),
expertise and hold highest standards of integrity.
Key Managerial Personnel:
The Board has appointed Mr. Satinder Singh Rana as Chief Executive
Officer (Corporate) with effect from January 31, 2024 and pursuant to a rejig in
management of the Company, Mr. Dhananjay K. Joshi, CEO - Private InvIT will continue to
look after the interests of Private InvIT business and also look after the business
process pertaining to HR, IT, Admin and public relations for the company as a whole.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has specified the manner of
effective evaluation of performance of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors
in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing
Regulations the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own
performance, the directors individually as well as the Chairman and evaluation of the
working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and other Committees. The manner in
which the evaluation has been carried out has been covered in the Corporate Governance
Report.
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.
The criteria for appointment of Board of Directors and Remuneration
Policy of your Company are annexed herewith as "Annexure B".
The Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
Other Employees sets out guiding principles for Nomination and Remuneration Committee for
recommending to the Board the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
other employees. There has been no change in the policy during the year under review.
MEETINGS
The details of the number of Board and Committee meetings of your
Company held during the financial year, indicating the number of meetings attended by each
Director is set out in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Composition of various committees of the Board of Directors is also
provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an Internal Control System including Internal Financial
Controls, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations as approved
by the Audit Committee and the Board. The Internal Financial Controls are adequate and
working effectively.
The scope and authority of the Internal Audit is laid down by the Audit
Committee and accordingly the Internal Audit Plan is approved. To maintain its objectivity
and independence, the Internal Auditors reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of
the Board.
The Internal Auditors monitor and evaluate 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 and its subsidiaries. Based on the
report of internal audit, process owners/concerned departments undertake corrective
action, if any, in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant
audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of
the Board.
The Audit Committee reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of Company's
Internal Controls and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations.
Further, the Board of each of the Group Companies has carried out
analysis of its business activities and processes carried out by them and laid down
Internal Financial Controls which are adhered to by the Group Companies.
OTHER DISCLOSURE
Disclosure as per Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is provided as "Annexure C".
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy (SPOC
Policy) for its directors, employees, vendors/consultants to report genuine concerns and
has widely circulated/displayed the policy for the information of the concern. The
functioning process of this mechanism has been more elaborately mentioned in the Whistle
Blower Policy which can be accessed on the website of the Company at:
https://www.irb.co.in/home/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
As required under the Listing Regulations, reports on the Corporate
Governance and Management Discussion and Analysis form part of the Annual Report. A
Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary on the compliance with the provisions of
Corporate Governance is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued
by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2024, as required
under Section 92 and Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is available on the Company's
website at www.irb.co.in.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and
Refund) Rules, 2016 as amended, the Company has transferred the unclaimed or un-encashed
Interim dividends for financial years 2016-2017 to the Investor Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government.
Further, as per said rules, the Company has transferred the shares on
which dividend has not been encashed or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive
years or more to the demat account of the IEPF Authority. The Company has made available
the complete details of the concerned shareholders whose share(s) were transferred to IEPF
on its website at www.irb.co.in.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT:
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s M S K A & Associates, (Firm Registration No. 105047W) Chartered
Accountants, Joint Statutory Auditors of the Company, were appointed as Joint Statutory
Auditors of the Company till the conclusion of the 29th (Twenty Ninth) Annual
General Meeting to be held in the year 2027 as per the provisions of Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
M/s. Gokhale & Sathe (Firm Registration No. 103264W), Chartered
Accountants, Joint Statutory Auditors of the Company, were re-appointed as Joint Statutory
Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years till the
conclusion of 27th (Twenty Seventh) Annual General Meeting to be held in the
year 2025.
The Statutory Auditor's Report on the standalone and consolidated
financial statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024, forms
part of this Annual Report and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark.
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Company has maintained
cost audit records.
Your Directors have appointed M/s. Joshi Apte & Associates,
Practicing Cost Accountant (Firm Registration No. 00240) to audit the cost accounts of the
Company for the financial year 2024-25 on a remuneration of I 3,00,000/- (Rupees
Three Lakh only) per annum excluding taxes. As required under the Companies Act, 2013, the
remuneration payable to the cost auditor is required to be placed before the Members in a
general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Shareholder's
ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. Joshi Apte & Associates, Cost
Auditor is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Company had appointed M/s. Mihen Halani & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in
Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for financial year 2023-24. The
Secretarial Audit Report for financial year 2023-24 is annexed herewith as "Annexure
D".
Modern Road Makers Private Limited, material subsidiary of the Company
had carried out the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 pursuant to section
204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations. The
Secretarial Audit Report of Modern Road Makers Private Limited submitted by M/s. Mihen
Halani & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, is attached as "Annexure
E" to this Report.
Mhaiskar Infrastructure Private Limited, material subsidiary of the
Company had carried out the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 pursuant to
section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations. The
Secretarial Audit Report of Mhaiskar Infrastructure Private Limited submitted by Mrs.
Amita Karia, Practicing Company Secretary, is attached as "Annexure F" to
this Report.
IRB MP Expressway Private Limited, material subsidiary of the Company
had carried out the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 pursuant to section
204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations. The
Secretarial Audit Report of IRB MP Expressway Private Limited submitted by M/s. Mihen
Halani & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, is attached as "Annexure
G" to this Report.
Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, material subsidiary of the Company
had carried out the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 pursuant to section
204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations. The
Secretarial Audit Report of Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited submitted by M/s. Mihen
Halani & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, is attached as "Annexure
H" to this Report.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted or renewed any deposit from public during
the financial year under review.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Contracts/arrangement/Transactions that were entered into by the
Company with Related Party during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 were in
compliance with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder
and Listing Regulations.
A statement giving details of all Related Party Transactions is placed
before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval/noting on a
quarterly basis.
There are no materially significant Related Party Transactions entered
into by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, which may have a
potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
As per applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the details of
contracts and arrangements with related parties in Form AOC - 2 are annexed herewith as "Annexure
I".
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is
uploaded on the Company's website.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
Excepts as already disclosed by the Company, there are no other
significant & material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts which would impact the
going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a Risk Management framework which is designed
to appropriately identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business
objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically
addressed through risk registers and mitigating actions on a continuing basis. These are
discussed at the meetings of the Risk Management Committee, the Audit Committee and the
Board of Directors, as may be required.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following
statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013:
(a) that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(b) t hat such accounting policies as mentioned in Note 3 of the Notes
to the Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgements and
estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024 and of the profit of the
Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
(d) that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis;
(e) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
At IRB, we believe that employees are truly the lifeblood of the
organisation. They carry out the organisation's vision and build a strong foundation
towards success. To ensure this, we select, hire and develop the right talent which is
aligned to IRB's values, mission and vision. We believe that employee development leads to
organisational progress. To develop our talent, we provide various trainings such as
Technical skill-upgradation trainings (Basic & Advance Excel, Finance for Non-finance
etc.), Behavioural Trainings (Self-awareness and Interpersonal Skills, Lakshya - Taking
Ownership, Personal Effectiveness), Awareness Programmes on POSH, Anti-discrimination and
Human Rights. We also conduct various employee engagement activities to ensure that the
employees feel engaged at work and to strengthen the mental and emotional connect that
they feel towards their work and the organisation. Our human resources' focus is on hiring
the best talent and improving efficiencies with optimised cost. We continue to hire people
with the right competencies to ensure efficient, timely and high quality execution of our
projects.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At IRB, we believe it is important to ensure the development of the
society that we operate in. Education, health and fitness are the pioneers of a developed
and progressive society. Thus, IRB focusses on these pioneers to ensure the development of
society. We have taken the following initiatives for the development of our community.
IRB SCHOOLS
The best way to ensure social development is through Education. The
Social Initiative of IRB Group provides free & quality education with an all-round
development to the children of economically deprived sections of the society, in the rural
areas where our road and other infrastructure facilities are supporting Nation building.
IRB Group through the two free School projects in Rajasthan and Punjab,
has reached out to 64 catchment villages, with a combined population of 70,000 by
providing quality education with an all-round development to 630 children. The progress
and achievements of IRB Schools in the FY 2023-24 are briefly highlighted below:
Passing Rate of Students in both schools for Class 5 and Class 8
Board Exams is 100%.
Girls sports team of IRB School at Tonk, Rajasthan, was runners
up in the District Sports Tournament with four girls selected for State Level
Championship.
The Sports team of IRB School, Pathankot, received 114 medals in
various sports events at Block and District Levels.
53 students from Pathankot School participated at State Level
Taekwondo/Judo/Karate.
Other Initiatives
Financial Support provided to various foundations working
towards providing better healthcare facilities in rural areas.
Provided financial support to various institutions to ensure
good quality education and necessary infrastructure to students.
Participated in Swami Vivekanand Marathon 2023 to support causes
of Education, Women Empowerment and Healthcare.
Participated in the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2024 to support Women
Empowerment in association with Population First (Laadli).
The Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed herewith as "Annexure
J".
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Details of remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed as "Annexure K".
Particulars of employee remuneration as required under Section 197 (12)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report.
Having regard to the second proviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the said information is being sent to the members
of the Company. The said information is available for inspection and any member interested
in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
As stipulated under the Listing Regulations the Business Responsibility
& Sustainability Report describing the initiatives taken by the Company from
environmental, social and governance perspective is attached as part of the Annual Report
as "Annexure L".
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
There was no earning in the foreign currency, while foreign currency
outgo during the year was I 167.15 million. Since the Company does not have any
manufacturing facility, the other particulars required to be provided in terms of Section
134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 are not applicable.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE:
No disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following
matters as no transactions has taken place during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise or issue of sweat equity shares.
2. There are no significant 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
this Annual Report.
3. The financial statements of the Company were not revised.
4. There was no application made/proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
5. There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or
Financial Institution.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of Road
Transport & Highways, National Highways Authority of India, Uttar Pradesh Expressways
Industrial Development Authority, HMDA, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation
Limited, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Public Works Dept., various State
Governments, Central Government for their support and guidance. Your Directors also thank
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, SEBI, BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India
Limited, India International Exchange (IFSC) Limited, Depositories, Regulators, Financial
Institutions and Banks, Credit Rating Agencies, Stakeholders, Suppliers, Contractors,
Vendors and business associates for their continuous support. The Company also looks
forward to their support in future. Also, your Directors convey their appreciation to the
employees at all levels for their enormous personal efforts as well as collective
contribution to the Company's growth.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Virendra D. Mhaiskar |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Registered Office: |
Off No. 11th Floor/1101 |
Hiranandani Knowledge Park, Technology Street, Hill Side Avenue, |
Powai, Mumbai - 400076 |
Place: Mumbai |
Date: August 28, 2024 |