Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present to you the 20th Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements
(Standalone and Consolidated) for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024
("FY").
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Highlights of the Company's financial performance for the year ended 31st March, 2024
are as under:
a) Standalone Financial Results
(Amount in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 |
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
30570.06 |
24915.20 |
Other Income |
150.98 |
40.80 |
Total Income |
30721.04 |
24,956.00 |
Less: Depreciation |
298.21 |
208.56 |
Other Financial Expenses |
(28869.84) |
(23,371.6) |
Profit before exceptional items and tax |
1552.99 |
1,375.84 |
Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
Profit before tax |
1552.99 |
1,375.84 |
Tax Expenses |
420.36 |
318.67 |
Profit after tax for the year |
1132.63 |
1057.17 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
1.28 |
2.35 |
Net Profit for the year |
1133.91 |
1059.53 |
Transfer to General Reserve |
- |
- |
EPS (Basic) |
0.52 |
0.50 |
EPS (Diluted) |
0.53 |
0.53 |
Note: The face value of the Company calculated considering the sub-division held on
28th July, 2023.
b) Consolidated Financial Results
Particulars |
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 |
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
35368.35 |
27848.10 |
Profit after tax |
1180.20 |
1106.51 |
c) Overview of Company Performance
In the midst of trade flow disruptions and economic instability, there was ongoing
volatility in the global markets. Despite challenges, your company has continued to grow
steadily and produce positive financial results.
Inflationary pressures caused consumer demand to decline, especially in rural markets,
and increased consumer preference for goods at lower price points.
By focusing on the strategic pillars of cost-efficiency initiatives, innovation, brand
development, and distribution in order to maintain growth and profitability, your company
is navigating these unprecedented challenges. To counteract the effects of rising
commodity prices, prudent price increases were also put into practice.
2. SHARE CAPITAL
a) Authorised Share Capital:
At the beginning of the financial year, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was
Rs. 22,00,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Two Crores only) divided into 11,00,00,000 (Eleven
Crores) equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only) each.
Thereafter in order to ensure smooth flexibility for Shareholders, the Company did
sub-divide the equity shares of the Company such that equity shares of face value of Rs.
2/- were sub-divided into 1 (One) equity shares having face value Rs. 1/- each fully
paid-up ranking pari-passu with each other in all respects with effect from 28th
July, 2023. The Authorized share capital of the Company post
stock split stood at Rs. 22,00,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Two Crores only) divided into
22,00,00,000 (Twenty Two Crores) equity shares of face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only)
each.
Thereafter, the Company vide its General Meeting by way of postal ballot dated 17th
December, 2023 increase the authorised share capital of the company from Rs.
22.00. 00.000/-(Rupees Twenty Two Crores only) divided into 22,00,00,000 (Twenty Two
Crores) equity shares of face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only) each to Rs.
25.00. 00.000/-(Rupees Twenty Five Crores only) divided into 25,00,00,000 (Twenty Five
Crores) equity shares of face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only)
As on 31st March, 2024 Authorized Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs.
25,00,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Five Crores only) divided into 25,00,00,000 (Twenty Five
Crores) equity shares of face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only)
b) Paid-up Share Capital:
At the beginning of the financial year, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company
was Rs. 21,26,54,290 (Rupees Twenty One Crore Twenty Six Lakh Fifty Four Thousand Two
Hundred Ninety) to 10,63,27,145 (Ten Crore Sixty Three Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand One
Hundred Forty Five) equity shares, each of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) each.
Thereafter, with effect from 28th July, 2023, the shares of the Company were
sub-divided such that equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- were sub-divided into 1 (One)
equity shares having face value Rs. 1/- each fully paid-up ranking pari-passu with each
other in all respects with effects, resulting in change in the paid-up equity share
capital from Rs. 21,26,54,290 (Rupees Twenty One Crore Twenty Six Lakh Fifty Four Thousand
Two Hundred Ninety) divided to
21.26.54.290 (Rupees Twenty One Crore Twenty Six Lakh Fifty Four Thousand Two Hundred
Ninety) equity shares, each of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each
The Company vide Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on 1st October, 2022 had issued
convertible warrants to promoter group and as on 06th January 2024 allotted 42,50,000
equity shares (Pursuant to conversion of warrants) of Rs. 1/- each on preferential basis
to promoter group, Accordingly, the paid up capital was changed from Rs. 21,26,54,290
(Rupees Twenty One Crore Twenty Six Lakh Fifty Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety) divided
to
21.26.54.290 (Rupees Twenty One Crore Twenty Six Lakh Fifty Four Thousand Two Hundred
Ninety) equity shares, each of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each to Rs. 21,69,04,290 (Rupees
Twenty One Crore Sixty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety) divided into
21,69,04,290 (Twenty One Crore Sixty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety) equity
shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each.
As on 31st March, 2024, the Paid up capital of the Company stood at Rs. 21,69,04,290
(Rupees Twenty One Crore Sixty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety) divided into
21,69,04,290 (Twenty One Crore Sixty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety) equity
shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each
3. DETAILS OF PREFERENTIAL ISSUE
During the financial year 2023-2024, the Company vide its General Meeting by way of
postal ballot dated 17th December,
2023 had issued 90,00,000 warrants, convertible into equity shares on preferential
basis to promoter and certain identified non-promoters and as on 06th January 2024
allotted 8900000 warrants, convertible into equity shares on preferential basis to
promoter and certain identified nonpromoters in accordance with Sections 23(1)(b), 42 and
62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of
Securities) Rules, 2014, the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and read
with the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
4. DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN (ESOP- 2022)
In order to enable the employees of the Company to participate in its future growth and
success, The Company has granted the ESOP options to its eligible employees and is in the
process of implementing the said ESOP scheme by following the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021.
5. DIVIDEND
During the year under review, the Board of Directors recommended and shareholders
approved the Final dividend of Re .0.20 per Equity Share of Face Value of 1 /- (Rupees One
Only)] for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023 AGM held on September 30,2023.
Further, the Board of Directors have recommend the Final dividend of Re 0.05 per Equity
Share of Face Value of 1 /- (Rupees One Only) for the Financial Year ended 31st March,
2024 subject to the approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting upon
deduction of TDS.
In view of the changes made under the Income-Tax Act, 1961, by the Finance Act, 2020,
dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the
shareholders. The Company had, accordingly, made the payment of the interim dividend after
deduction of tax at source, at the rates as prescribed and the final dividend shall also
be dealt accordingly.
Further, 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 seven
years.
Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or
claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred
to the demat account of the IEPF Authority. However, the Company had declared Dividend for
the first time in the Financial Year 2021-2022 and seven years have not elapsed from the
date of declaration and payment of dividend the requirement of transfer of unpaid dividend
and the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed, to Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF) is not applicable to the Company.
6. DETAILS OF SUB-DIVISION OR STOCK SPLIT OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
During the financial year under review, the board of Directors of the Company vide its
Meeting dated 25th May 2023, upon approval of the shareholders of the Company vide EGM
dated 22nd June, 2023 had approved the sub- division/stock split of shares of the Company
such that each equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- were sub-divided into 2 (Two) equity
shares having face value Rs. 1/- (One) each fully paid-up ranking pari-passu with each
other in all respects with effect from 28th July, 2023.
In order to ensure smooth flexibility for Shareholders, the Company did sub-divide the
equity shares of the Company such that each equity share of face value of Rs. 2/- were
sub-divided into 2 (Two) equity shares having face value Rs. 1/- each fully paid-up
ranking pari-passu with each other in all respects with effect from 28th July, 2023. The
Authorized share capital of the Company post stock split stood at Rs.
22,00,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Two Crores only) divided into 22,00,00,000 (Twenty Two
Crores) equity shares of face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only) each.
Further, the issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital had also changed to
Rs. 21,26,54,290 divided into
21.26.54.290 equity shares, each of Rs. 1/- each from Rs.
21.26.54.290 divided into 10,63,27,145 equity shares, each of Rs. 2/- each and later as
on 31.03.2024-21,69,04,290 (Rupees Twenty One Crore Sixty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two
Hundred Ninety) divided into 21,69,04,290 (Twenty One Crore Sixty Nine Lakh Four Thousand
Two Hundred Ninety) equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each
7. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
For sustained growth in the future, Company wants to rely on the main business (es) of
Company. There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the year.
8. TRANSFER TO RESERVE
The Company does not propose to transfer amounts to the general reserve.
9. DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act,
2013 during the financial year 2023-24.
10. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on 31st March, 2024, the Company has 4 (Four) subsidiaries, the details
of which are as mentioned below. Further a subsidiary named Techbec Global Solutions
Private Limited was sold out during the said year. After the closure of F.Y. one more
subsidiary incorporated with the name of Servotech Sports and Entertainment Private
limited. Detail as per section 129 is attached as AOC-1 which forms part of Financial
Statement .
There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"). There has been no material change in the
nature of the business of the subsidiaries.
I. Rebreathe Medical Devices India Private Limited ("RMDIPL"):
A Private Limited Company vide CIN: U33119DL2021PTC383180 incorporated on 5th July,
2021. The Holding Company has 95% shareholding in the Subsidiary.
II. Techbec Industries Limited ("TIL")
A Public Limited Company vide CIN:
U31900DL2022PLC404516 incorporated on 13th September, 2022. The holding Company has
63.5% shareholding in the Subsidiary Company.
III. Techbec Green Energy Private Limited ("TGEPL")
A Private Limited Company vide CIN:
U27201DL2023PTC417728 incorporated as a wholly- owned subsidiary on 27th July, 2023.
IV. Servotech Ev Infra Private Limited ('SEIPL'')
A Private Limited Company vide CIN:
U33200DL2023PTC422574 incorporated as a
wholly-owned subsidiary on 10th November, 2023. After Dilution The Holding Company has
94.28% shareholding in the Subsidiary.
V. Servotech Sports And Entertainment Private limited("SSEPL")
After the close of financial year and with effect from 28th May, 2024 a subsidiary
Company vide CIN: U93190DL2024PTC431924 was incorporated.
The annual accounts of the subsidiaries shall also be kept for inspection by any
shareholder in the Registered Office of the Company and the respective offices of its
Subsidiary Companies.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements
of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and
separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the
Company's website at www.servotech.in at Investors Tab.
11. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year under review, 21 (Twenty One) meetings of the Board of Directors were
held. For details of the meetings of the Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this Report.
12. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31st March, 2024 the Board comprised of 6 (six) Directors, 3 (three)
Executive Directors and 3 (three) Independent Directors. Out of the total 6 (six)
directors, 1 (one) is woman director.
1. During the Financial Year, Mr. Sahiel Khurana (DIN: 02340950) Non-executive
Independent Director of the Company resigned w.e.f. 19th May, 2023 and
2. Mr. Meenakshisundaram Kolandaivel (DIN: 09854605) was appointed as Non-executive
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 25th June, 2023.
After the closure of financial year Mr. Rajesh Mohan Rai was re-designated to
Non-executive Director w.e.f. 03rd June, 2024.
Apart from above, there were no changes in the Board of Directors and Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company.
13. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they
fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, so as to qualify themselves continue to be appointed as Independent Directors under
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules thereof. In the opinion
of the Board, they fulfil the condition for appointment/re-appointment as Independent
Directors on the Board. Further, in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors
also possess the relevant attributes of integrity, expertise and experience as required to
be disclosed under Rule 8(5) (iii) (iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
14. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Act, the Board of
Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm
that:
a) In the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material
departures;
b) They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2024 and of the profit of the
Company for that period;
c) They have taken proper and sufficient care for their maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
15. AUDITORS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
i. STATUTORY AUDITORS
In accordance with the provisions of section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. Rohit
KC Jain and Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 020422N),were appointed as
the Statutory Auditors for a period of 5 (five) years commencing from the conclusion of
the 18th AGM till the conclusion of the 23rd AGM. M/s. Rohit KC Jain and Co., Chartered
Accountants is a leading professional services firm engaged in the field of audit,
taxation, risk and transaction advisory services.
M/s. Rohit KC Jain and Co., Chartered Accountants have consented to the said
appointment, and confirmed that their appointment, would be within the limits mentioned
under Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014. Further, they have confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the
Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors recommended the appointment of M/s.
Rohit KC Jain and Co., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the company from
the conclusion of the 18th AGM till the conclusion of the 23rd AGM.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, the
requirement related to annual ratification of appointment of statutory auditors by the
members has been omitted. Hence, the resolution for ratification of appointment of M/s.
Rohit KC Jain and Co., Chartered Accountants as the statutory auditor, whose appointment
was approved by the members in the 18th AGM for a term of five consecutive
years i.e. till the conclusion of the 23rd AGM, has not been put for motion as
an ordinary business in the 20th AGM.
The Auditors' Report for financial year 2023-2024 on the financial statements forms
part of this Annual Report. The Auditors have also furnished a declaration confirming
their independence as well as their arm's length relationship with the Company as well as
declaring that they have not taken up any prohibited non-audit assignments for the
Company. The Audit Committee reviews the independence of the Auditors and the
effectiveness of the Audit process.
Auditors' Report and the Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors'
Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report
does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
ii. 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 Board of Directors
in its meeting held on 21st July, 2023 have appointed R & D Company Secretaries as
Secretarial Auditor of the Company to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the
financial year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Audit Report in prescribed Form MR-3 for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024 is appended as Annexure-1 to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does
not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Board of Directors further in its meeting dated 09th May, 2024 re-appointed R &
D Company Secretaries to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial
year 2024-25. The Secretarial Auditor have provided their consent inter alia contains
their eligibility to give effect to their appointment.
iii. COST AUDITOR
As per Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules 2014,
M/s NN Sharma & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101702) as the
Cost Auditors, have been re-appointed as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2024-25 to
conduct cost audit of the accounts maintained by the Company in respect of the various
products prescribed under the applicable Cost Audit Rules. The remuneration of Cost
Auditors has been approved by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of Audit
Committee. The requisite resolution for ratification of remuneration of Cost Auditors by
members of the Company has been set out in the Notice of ensuing AGM. The Cost Auditors
have certified that their appointment is within the limits of Section 141(3)(g) of the Act
and that they are not disqualified from appointment within the meaning of the said Act.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 202324, issued by M/s NN Sharma &
Associates, Cost Accountants, in respect of the various products prescribed under Cost
Audit Rules.
There were no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer) of the Cost Auditors in the Report issued by them for the financial year
2023-24 which call for any explanation from the Board of Directors.
16. DISCLOSURE ON COST RECORDS
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8(5) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 it is confirmed that maintenance of cost records as specified by
the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act, is required by the
Company and accordingly such accounts and records are made and maintained.
17. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors and Secretarial
Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its
Officers or Employees, to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act, details of
which needs to be mentioned in Director's Report.
18. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, highlighting the performance and prospects
of the Company's business, forms integral part of the Annual Report.
19. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A good corporate governance system is something your company is devoted to. The needed
Certificate from Secretarial Auditors regarding compliance with the requirements of
corporate governance, as prescribed, and the Corporate Governance Report, as stipulated by
the SEBI Listing Regulations, are an integral element of this Annual Report.
Your Company has developed and implemented a Code of Business Conduct for all Board
members and senior management staff at the Company (Code of Conduct), who have all
attested to compliance with the Code in accordance with the corporate governance standards
as per the SEBI Listing Regulations. The aforementioned Code of Conduct can be seen on the
Company's website at https://www.servotech.in/investors/corporate-governance/
code-of-conduct.
20. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in
consultation with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulated a framework
containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the
Company, its Committees and individual directors, including Independent Directors and the
chairmen of the Board. The framework is monitored, reviewed and updated by the Board, in
consultation with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, based on need and new
Compliance requirements.
The Board evaluation exercise for financial year 2023-24 was carried out by way of
internal assessments done based on a combination of detailed questionnaires and verbal
discussions.
I. Performance evaluation of the Board and Committees
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board Members after considering
inputs from all the Directors primarily on:
i) Board composition and quality with emphasis on its size, skill, experience and
knowledge of members;
ii) Periodic review of Company's management and internal control system for
appropriateness and relevance;
iii) Board process and procedure with emphasis on the frequency of meetings, attendance
thereof, flow of information;
iv) Oversight of Financial Reporting process including Internal Controls and Audit
Functions;
v) Engagement in Corporate Governance, ethics and compliance with the Company's code of
conduct.
The Board evaluated the performance of the Committees on the following parameters:
i) Appropriateness of size and composition;
ii) Clarity of mandate and well-defined agenda;
iii) Reporting to the Board on the Committee's activities;
iv) Availability of appropriate internal and external support or resources to the
Committees.
II. Performance Evaluation of Individual Directors
The performance evaluation of the Individual Directors were carried out by the Board
and other Individual Directors, considering aspects such as:
i) Sufficient knowledge of Company strategy and objective;
ii) Understand their role as Director, as distinct from management;
iii) Adequate and productive use of knowledge and experience of the Independent
Directors for the functioning of Board;
iv) Efforts for professional development to enable better fulfilment of their
responsibilities;
v) Ask questions/critique proposals with confidence;
vi) Open and effective participation in Board discussions;
vii) Keep stakeholder interest as the touchstone in endorsing decisions.
III. Performance Evaluation of Chairman
i) Display of effective leadership qualities and skill;
ii) Implementation of observations/recommendations of Board Members;
iii) Effective and timely resolution of grievances of Board Members;
iv) Ability to bring convergence in case of divergent views and conflict of interest
situation tabled at Board Meetings;
IV. Evaluation Outcome
The evaluation revealed that the timely sharing of information with the Board, the
drafting of agenda notes and their content, as well as the drafting of the minutes, were
all deemed to be satisfactory. The way the business issues of the company were handled
satisfied every Board Member.
21. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Your Company has following Committees of Board of Directors:
1. Audit Committee;
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee;
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee; and
5. Committee of Board of Directors
The role and composition of these Committees, including the number of meetings held
during the period under review and the related attendance, are provided under Corporate
Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
22. MATERIAL CHANGES
The material changes made as on the date of this report are as mentioned herein below:
i. A subsidiary of the Company under name and style as Servotech Sports and
Entertainment Private limited ("SSEPL") vide CIN: U93190DL2024PTC431924 was
incorporated on 28th May, 2024.
ii. Mr. Rajesh Mohan Rai (DIN: 09050751), re-designated from Whole-time
Director-Executive Director to Nonexecutive Director w.e.f. 03rd June, 2024.
iii. Company has Allotted 3000000, 1500000, 1500000, equity shares pursuant to
conversion of warrants as on 08.04.2024, 22.04.2024, 18.05.2024 respectively. After these
allotments company's Paid up capital of the Company stood at Rs. 22,29,04,290 (Rupees
Twenty Two Crore Twenty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety) divided into
22,29,04,290 (Rupees Twenty Two Crore Twenty Nine Lakh Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety)
equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each
23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions entered into with Related Parties as defined under Section 2(76) of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 23 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ("Listing
Regulations"), during the Financial Year under review were in the ordinary course of
business and at an arm's length pricing basis and do not attract the provisions of Section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013. There were no transactions with related parties in the
Financial Year which were in conflict with the interest of the Company and requiring
compliance of the provisions of Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations.
Suitable disclosure as required by the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS 24) are
mentioned in the Notes which forms integral part of the Financial Statements.
The Company has formulated a policy on the materiality of Related Party Transactions
and dealing with Related Party Transactions which has been uploaded on the website of the
Company and can be accessed at https://www.servotech.in/blog/wp-content/
uploads/2021/12/Related-Partv-Transaction-policv.pdf.
The particulars of related party transactions in prescribed Form AOC-2 are attached as
"Annexure-2".
Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of the Listing Regulations, your Company has filed half
yearly report on Related Party Transactions with the stock exchanges.
24. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate internal financial control procedures commensurate with its
size and nature of business.
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors who periodically audit the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal controls laid down by the management and suggest
improvements.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approves the annual internal audit plan
and periodically reviews the progress of audits as per approved audit plans along with
critical internal audit findings presented by internal auditors, status of implementation
of audit recommendations, if any, and adequacy of internal controls.
The detailed statement about adequacy of Internal Financial Controls is given in Point
No. 11 of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms an integral part of
this Annual Report.
25. SIGNIFICANT OR MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Company is committed towards its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Company has
crossed the threshold limit provided under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 relating to
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) hence, CSR is applicable to the company. Details
about the CSR policy and initiative taken by the company during the year are available on
the website at web link: https://www.servotech.in/investors/
corporate-governance/policies. The annual report on Our
CSR activities is appended as Annexure-3 which forms part of this Report.
Further the board would like to highlight the unspent CSR amount of INR 21,34,000 for
the financial year 2023-24 have been transferred to PM Care fund, pursuant to the
companies act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder, after the closure of the financial year.
27. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
AND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
In accordance with the requirements of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement showing
particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo is annexed hereto as Annexure-4 and forms part of this report.
28. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil
mechanism for its employees and Directors to report concerns about any unethical and
improper activity. No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee. The Whistle Blower policy is uploaded on the website of the Company at
https://www.servotech.in/blog/wp-content/ uploads/2021/12/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf.
The Audit Committee monitors and reviews the investigations of the whistle blower
complaints. During the year under review, no complaints were received under Whistle Blower
Policy
29. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March 2024 is available on the
website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.servotech.in/
30. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India.
31. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS MADE BY THE COMPANY
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section
186 of the Act, are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
32. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The details required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, in respect of Directors, KMPs and
other employees of the Company, are given in Annexure-5 of this Board's Report.
During the year ended 31st March, 2024, the Company did not have any employee, who is
in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 8,50,000/- per month or Rs. 1,02,00,000 per annum and
hence the Company is not required to provide information under Sub rule 2 and 3 of Rule 5
of the companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
However, in terms of first provision of section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report
and Accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the
aforesaid information. The said information is available for inspection by the members at
the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days up to the date
of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member is interested in obtaining a copy
thereof, such member may write to the Company Secretary at email id
investor.relations@servotechindia.com.
33. NOMINATION AND REMUENRATION POLICY
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company, inter alia, provides that the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall:
i) formulate the criteria for Board membership, including the appropriate mix of
Executive & Non-Executive Directors and Board Diversity;
ii) approve and recommend compensation packages and policies for Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel;
iii) lay down the effective manner of performance evaluation of the Board, its
Committees and the Directors; and
iv) such other matters as provided under section 178 of the Act and under the
provisions of Listing Regulations.
The salient features of the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company are
outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report. The
Policy is available on the website of the Company at:
https://www.servotech.in/blog/wp-content/
uploads/2021/12/Nomination-and-Remuneration-policv.pdf.
34. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Company has in place comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation framework, which
is reviewed by the Board periodically. The Committee of Board of Directors has formulated
a well-defined Policy for Risk Management to identify, assess and frame a response to
threats and mitigate the various risks to our business that affects the achievement of our
objectives.
More details on the Policy are given on Company's website which can be accessed through
following link: https://www. servotech.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Risk-
Management-Policy.pdf
35. DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARRASMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
As per the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, your Company has
constituted Internal Complaints Committees (ICs) at all relevant locations across India to
consider and resolve the complaints related to sexual harassment. The ICs includes
external members with relevant experience. The ICs, presided by senior women conduct the
investigations and make decisions at the respective locations. The ICs also work
extensively on creating awareness on relevance of sexual harassment issues, including
while working remotely.
During the year under review, there were no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment
All new employees go through a detailed personal orientation on anti-sexual harassment
policy adopted by the Company.
36. FRAUD REPORTING
There was no fraud reported during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.
37. LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The equity shares of your Company are listed on National Stock Exchange of India
Limited ("NSE") Main Board. The Annual Listing Fees for the year 2023-24 has
been duly paid to the NSE.
38. DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The Members are requested to note that as on 31st March, 2024, 99% of the Company's
total paid-up share capital representing 21, 68, 37,280 shares are in dematerialized form.
In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository System as well as to avoid
frauds, members holding shares in physical mode are advised to avail of the facility of
dematerialization from National Securities Depository Limited ("NSDL') and Central
Depository Services (India) Limited ("CDSL').
39. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Your Company has complied with all the applicable Health & Safety Standards,
Environment Laws and Labor laws and has been taking all necessary measures to protect the
environment and provide workers a safe work environment. Your Company is committed towards
improvement in Health & Safety as well as Environmental performance by providing a
Safe & healthy work environment to all its employees and co-workers.
40. HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
At Servotech, employees are its prime assets and a vital key to its success. The
company is committed to creating a professional culture to nurture and enable people to
grow in their careers alongside Company's success. The company constantly strives to
strengthen its manpower in alignment with the business needs and continue to engage them
through various initiatives in the realm of learning & development opportunities,
reward & recognition, employee engagement activities and career growth.
41. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your Directors would like to thank all the stakeholders' viz. consumers, shareholders,
dealers, suppliers, business partners, bankers, employees and all other business
associates for the continuous support given by them to the Company and its Management.
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FOR AND ON BEHALF OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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RAMAN BHATIA |
SARIKA BHATIA |
DATE: 24.08.2024 |
MANAGING DIRECTOR |
WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR |
PLACE: New Delhi |
DIN- 00153827 |
DIN- 00155602 |