Dear Members,
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 15th Board's Report
of the Company together with the Audited financial statements (standalone and
consolidated) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS
The Company's financial performance for the year ended 31st March 2024 is
summarized below:
Particulars |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Revenue from operations |
15100.24 |
10633.56 |
16086.79 |
11498.08 |
Other Income |
174.38 |
81.84 |
68.84 |
52.00 |
Total Revenue |
15274.61 |
10715.40 |
16155.63 |
11550.08 |
Employee Benefit Expenses |
647.81 |
346.80 |
807.89 |
507.77 |
Cost of Consumption |
8530.37 |
4741.15 |
8528.28 |
4696.28 |
Other Direct Expenses |
2564.64 |
3341.80 |
2966.44 |
3775.54 |
Finance Costs |
648.13 |
371.77 |
710.07 |
438.82 |
Depreciation And Amortization Expenses |
279.57 |
234.66 |
337.94 |
380.16 |
Other Expenses |
192.78 |
175.42 |
249.14 |
228.61 |
Total Expenses |
12863.30 |
9211.60 |
13599.77 |
10027.17 |
Profit before Tax |
2411.32 |
1503.81 |
2555.87 |
1522.91 |
Current Tax |
572.56 |
359.21 |
638.53 |
374.95 |
Deferred Tax |
9.67 |
(7.18) |
34.66 |
(7.18) |
Tax Adjustment for earlier years |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit After Tax |
1829.08 |
1151.77 |
1882.68 |
1155.14 |
Minority Interest |
- |
- |
(16.01) |
(3.36) |
Profit for period from continuing operations |
|
|
|
|
|
1829.08 |
1151.77 |
1866.67 |
1151.78 |
COMPANY PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW:
During the financial year 2023-24, revenue from operations of the Company on a
standalone basis stood at ' 151.00 crores as against ' 106.33 crores in the previous year
2022-23 a growth of 42.01 %. The total expenditure of the company was '128.63 Crores (on
Standalone basis) as against '92.11 Crores in the previous year 2022-23, an increase of
39.65 %. Profit before exceptional items and tax for the current year is ' '24.11 crores
as against ' 15.04 crores in the previous year 2022-23 a growth of 60.31 %. Profit after
tax for the current year is '18.29 crores as against ' 11.53 crores in the previous year
2022-23 a growth of 58.63%.
During the financial year 2023-24, revenue from operations on a consolidation basis
stood at '161.56 Crores as against '115.50 Crores in the previous year 2022-23 a growth of
39.87 %. The total expenditure of the company was '135.99 Crores as against '100.27 Crores
in the previous year 2022-23, an increase of 35.63 %. The consolidated Profit before
exceptional items and tax for the current year is '25.56 crores as against ' 15.23 crores
in the previous year 2022-23 a growth of 67.83%. The consolidated Profit after tax for the
current year is '18.67 crores as against ' 11.52 crores in the previous year 2022-23 a
growth of 62.07%.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
The Company is mainly involved in the construction of projects based on Bill of
Quantities (BOQ) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) methods for all types
of infrastructure development works, construction works and high value projects.
Considering the increased expenditure in infrastructure development and overall growth
in the economy, the company expects substantial increase in its order book which will
reflect in both revenue and profits going forward.
A more detailed explanation on the business and the performance of the Company has been
provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is forming part of the
Annual Report as Annexure- I.
DIVIDEND:
The Company is in the growth phase and is in the process of expanding its business
activities. Considering the increased fund requirements for the expansion activities and
to augment working capital requirements, your directors do not recommend any dividend for
the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
To bring transparency in the matter of declaration of dividend and protect the
interests of investors, the company had adopted a Dividend Policy since listing of its
shares. The policy has been displayed on the Company's website at link
https://www.avpinfra.com/.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year, the company had not transferred any amount to the General Reserves. No
amount is proposed to be transferred to reserves during the year under review.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Your Company is an ISO 9001:2015 company, in the area of Quality Management System.
Your company also has ISO 14001:2015 certificate in the area of Environmental Management
System. Also, the Company is ISO 45001:2018 in the area of Occupational Health &
Safety Management System.
AWARDS, RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATIONS
The company has obtained various certifications which includes ISO Certificate
45001:2018, 14001:2015 and 9001:2015 which stands testimony for the highest standards of
quality and safety maintained by the Company in respect of its operations and services
UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND
In the absence of any declaration of dividend in the past, the Company does not have
any unpaid/unclaimed dividend coming under the purview of Section 124(5) of the Act to be
transferred to Investors Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") of the Central
Government.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE
AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to
which the financial statements relate and the date of this report, which forms part of
this report.
CHANGE IN STATUS OF THE COMPANY
The Company was converted into a Public Limited Company pursuant to approval of the
Shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on October 20, 2023 and
consequently, the name of the Company was changed to "AVP Infracon Limited" and
a Fresh Certificate of Incorporation consequent upon conversion from Private Company to
Public Company was issued by Registrar of Companies, Chennai dated November 17, 2023 with
Corporate Identification Number U45400TN2009PLC072861. The Corporate Identification Number
of the Company after listing of its shares is changed to L45400TN2009PLC072861.
ALTERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
During the year, there were no change in the object clause(s) of Memorandum of
Association (MoA). However, there was change in the Capital clause consequent to the
increase in Authorised capital.
The Articles of Association (AoA) of the Company has been substituted with the new set
of Articles consequent to the conversion of status of the company from Private Limited to
Public Limited Company. The members have approved the above changes at their
Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on October 20, 2023.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE BUSINESS
During the year under review, there was no change in the nature of the Company's
business.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the share capital of the Company has undergone the following changes:
-
a) Authorized share capital was increased from '5,00,00,000 divided into 50,00,000
Equity Shares of '10/- each to '25,00,00,000 divided into 2,50,00,000 Equity Shares of
'10/- each which was approved by the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on
September 30, 2023.
b) The company has issued 1,32,00,000 Equity Shares of '10/- each as bonus shares to
the existing shareholders. Consequent to the bonus issue of shares, the issued and paid up
capital became '18,00,00,000/- comprising of 1,80,00,000 equity shares of '10/- each.
c) The company has issued 69,79,200 Equity Shares of '10/- each at a price of ' 75/-
per share (including a share premium of ' 65/- per equity share under its Initial Public
Offer (IPO). Consequent to successful completion of IPO, the paid-up capital of the
company became ' 24,97,92,000/- comprising of 2,49,79,200 equity shares of 10/- each.
Apart from the above-mentioned changes, there were no changes in the Authorized,
issued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital of the Company during the year. Further it
is hereby confirmed that, the Company has not:
i) issued any shares, warrants, debentures, bonds, or any other convertible or
non-convertible securities.
ii) issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise
iii) issued any sweat equity shares to its directors or employees
iv) made any change in voting rights
v) reduced its share capital or bought back shares
vi) changed the capital structure resulting from restructuring
vii) failed to implement any corporate action
The Company's securities were not suspended for trading during the year since its
listing.
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (IPO)
During the year under review, the Company successfully completed its IPO involving
fresh issue of 69,79,200 Equity Shares of '10/- each at a price of ' 75/- per share
(including a share premium of ' 65/- per equity share), which received an overwhelming
response from the investors. This achievement demonstrates success and credibility of our
business model and strategies.
UTILIZATION OF FUNDS RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE
The Company had raised an amount of ' 52.34 Crore through its Initial Public Offer
(IPO) during March 2024. Consequent to this, the equity shares are listed on EMERGE
Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The proceeds of aforesaid issue are
being utilized, for the purpose for which it was raised by the Company in accordance with
the terms of the issue. As on date of this report there was no deviation(s) or
variation(s) in the utilization of public issue proceeds from the objects as stated in the
prospectus dated March 18, 2024.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public falling within the ambit of
section 73 and Section 76 of the Act, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 2014. Hence, no disclosure is required under Rule 8(5)(v) and (vi) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
BORROWINGS
As on March 31, 2024, an amount of '5936.89 Lakhs was outstanding towards borrowings,
which comprises of both secured and unsecured loans.
COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1 and
SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings',
respectively issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India ('ICSI') and approved
by the Central Government under Section 118 (10) of the Act for the Financial Year ended
2023-24.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors'
Responsibility Statement it is hereby confirmed that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31,
2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material
departures from the same;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgements 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 March 31,
2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the 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) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating
effectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND SECURITIES PROVIDED
UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT
The Company has not given any Loans, made any Investments, given any Guarantees and
provided any Securities during the Financial Year coming under the purview of Section 186
of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review except that the investment in the
partnership firm viz., AVP RMC The details of investments are provided under Note.13 of
the Notes to financial statements.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES UNDER SECTION 188(1) OF THE ACT
All the transactions with related parties were in the ordinary course of the business
and on the arm's length basis and are reported in the Notes to Financial Statements. The
related party transactions entered into by the company during the year under review have
been approved by both Audit Committee and the Board. The details of materially significant
related party transactions entered into by the Company are disclosed in Form AOC- 2
pursuant to Section 134(3) of the Act and enclosed as Annexure [2] to this report.
Further approval is being sought from the members for approval of related party
transactions involving AVP RMC as per the details provided in the Notice of convening
Annual
General Meeting seeking approval of the members. You may also refer to Related Party
transactions in Note No. 30 (23) (Other Notes to Accounts of the Standalone Financial
Statements for more details.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) and Section 134(3) of the Act read with
Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time
to time, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2024 is available on the
Company's website and can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com/.
DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
A. COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As of 31 st March 2024, the Board of Directors comprised of 7 Directors which includes
3 Independent Directors (including 1 women Independent Director), 1 NonExecutive Director
and 3 Executive Directors which includes Chairman & Managing Director, Joint Managing
Director & CFO & a Whole Time Director
Brief profile of Directors is available at Company's website at
https://www.avpinfra.com/. The composition of the consists of a combination of Executive
and NonExecutive Directors and not less than 1/3rd of the Board comprising of Independent
Directors.
B. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company held 26 (Twenty-Six) board meetings of
the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013, viz 19th
April'23, 19th May'23, 14th June'23, 15th June'23, 19th
June'23, 21st June'23, 24th June'23, 11th August'23, 22nd
August'23, 25th August'23, 1st September'23, 7th
September'23, 22nd September'23, 26th September'23, 29th
September'23, 9th October'23, 20th October'23, 2nd
November'23, 17th November'23, 11th December'23, 22nd
December'23, 6th January'24, 5th March'24, 12th March'24,
18th March'24, 18th March' 24. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013
were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
The composition of the board and the details of meetings attended by its members are
given below:
DIRECTOR |
DESIGNATION |
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED |
NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED |
1 D. Prasanna |
Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 02720759) |
26 |
26 |
2 Bollam Venkateshwarlu |
Joint Managing Director & CFO (DIN: 02720729) |
26 |
26 |
3 D. Vasanth |
Whole Time Director (DIN: 10330344) |
10 |
10 |
4 D. Bhagyavathy |
Non-Executive Director (DIN: 10341505) |
10 |
10 |
5 Priya Rao |
Independent Director (DIN: 00717336) |
9 |
9 |
6 Chellasamy Rajendran |
Independent Director (DIN: 10345090) |
9 |
9 |
7 Rajan Ethiraja |
Independent Director (DIN: 09688086) |
8 |
8 |
Detailed agenda with explanatory notes and all other related information is circulated
to the members of the Board in advance of each meeting. Detailed presentations are made to
the Board covering all major functions and activities. The requisite strategic and
material information is made available to the Board to ensure transparent decision making
by the Board
The Company did not have any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the
Non-Executive Directors of the Company other than payment of the sitting fees for
attending meetings. During FY 2023-24, the Company did not advance any loan to any of its
Directors. Further, no loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/companies in
which directors are interested was given by the Company and its Associates/JV.
The Non-Executive Directors including Independent Directors are entitled for sitting
fees for attending meetings of the board/ committees thereof. The Company pays sitting
fees of '20,000/- per meeting to its Non-Executive Independent Directors who are not
forming part of promoter/promoter group for attending the meetings of Board and
Committees.
Remuneration of the executive directors consists of a salary and other benefits. The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee makes annual appraisal of the performance of the
Executive Directors based on a detailed performance evaluation, and recommends the
compensation payable to them, within the parameters approved by the shareholders, to the
Board for their approval.
C. CHANGES IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. B. Venkateshwarlu (DIN: 02720729) Director of
the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board of
Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has
recommended his re-appointment. Details of the Directors retiring by rotation/ seeking
re-appointment have been furnished in the explanatory statement to the notice of the
ensuing AGM.
The following are the changes in the Board of Directors/KMPs of the Company during the
year under review:
Name |
DIN/PAN |
Particulars |
Effective Date/ Appointment/ Resignation |
Mr. Dhandayuthapani Prasanna |
02720759 |
Re-appointment as Chairman & Managing Director and as Chief Executive
Officer (CMD & CEO) |
01-10-2023 |
Mr. Bollam Venkateshwaralu |
02720729 |
Re-appointment as Joint Managing Director |
01-10-2023 |
Mr. D. Vasanth |
10330344 |
Appointment as Director & Whole time Director |
20-10-2023 |
Mrs. D. Bhagyavathy |
10341505 |
Appointment as Non-Executive Director |
20-10-2023 |
Mrs. Priya Rao |
00717336 |
Appointment as Independent Director |
20-10-2023 |
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran |
10345090 |
Appointment as Independent Director |
20-10-2023 |
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja |
09688086 |
Appointment as Independent Director |
17-11-2023 |
Mr. Bollam Venkateshwarlu |
02720729 |
Appointment as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) |
17-11-2023 |
Ms. Priyanka Singh |
BWFPS0084L |
Appointment as CS & Compliance Officer |
18-12-2023 |
The Board of Directors of the company are of the opinion that all the Independent
Directors of the company appointed / re-appointed during the year possess impeccable
integrity, relevant expertise and experience required to best serve the interests of the
company.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
A. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
During the year under review, pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and
Rules made thereunder, M/s. P P N and Company, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 013623S) were
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, to
hold office from the conclusion of the Fourteenth (14th) Annual General meeting held on
September 30, 2023 until the conclusion of Nineteenth (19th ) AGM of the Company to be
held in the calendar year 2028. The Auditors have also confirmed that they have subjected
themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
(ICAI) and hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
M/s. P P N and Company, Chartered Accountants, have submitted their Report on the
Financial Statements of the Company for the FY 2023-24, which forms part of the Annual
Report 2023- 24. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation,
adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in the Audit Reports issued by them which
call for any explanation/comment from the Board of Directors.
Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under
Section 143(12) of the Act, in the year under review.
B. COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT / COMPLIANCE:
During the year under review, in accordance with Section 148(1) of the Act, read with
Rule 3 of Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules 2014 as amended, the Company has
maintained the accounts and cost records, as specified by the Central Government. The
Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 29, 2024 had appointed M/s N.
Sivashankaran & Co., Cost Accountants, Chennai, Membership No-26818, Firm Registration
No: 100662, as Cost Auditors of the Company, for conducting the audit of cost records
relating to Roads and other infrastructure Projects for the financial year ended March 31,
2025, at a remuneration of Rs.75,000/ (Rupees Seventy-Five Thousand only) plus applicable
taxes, reimbursement of out-of pocket expenses and other incidental expenses. The
remuneration of the cost auditor is required to be ratified by the members in accordance
with the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14 of Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, the matter relating to their remuneration
had been included in the Notice convening the 15th Annual General Meeting scheduled to be
held on 27th day of September 2024, for ratification by the Members.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2023-24 due to be submitted by the Cost
Auditor within 180 days from the closure of the financial year will be filed with Ministry
of Corporate Affairs, within 30 days of such submission.
C. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. SKD & Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Regn. No. S2023TN958600), were
appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2023-24. The
Secretarial Audit Report submitted by them for the said financial year in the prescribed
form MR3 pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act is annexed as ANNEXURE IV to
this report. The Secretarial Auditors' Report for the Financial year 2023-24 does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.
M/s. SKD & Associates, Company Secretaries have been reappointed to conduct the
secretarial audit of the Company for FY 2024-25. They have confirmed that they are
eligible for the said appointment.
D. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
In terms of the provision of section 138 of the companies Act, 2013 with rule 13 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, KEK & Associates has been appointed as Internal
Auditors of the Company to conduct internal audit. The Audit Committee reviews the
internal audit report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company has put in place an effective internal control system to synchronize its
business processes, operations, financial reporting, fraud control, and compliance with
extant regulatory guidelines and compliance parameters. The Company ensures that a
standard and effective internal control framework operates throughout the organization,
providing assurance about the safekeeping of the assets and the execution of transactions
as per the authorization in compliance with the internal control policies of the Company.
The internal control system is supplemented by extensive internal audits, regular
reviews by the management, and guidelines that ensure the reliability of financial and all
other records. The management periodically reviews the framework, efficacy, and operating
effectiveness of the Internal Financial Controls of the Company.
The Internal Audit reports are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee. The
Company has, in material respects, adequate internal financial control over financial
reporting, and such controls are operating effectively. Internal Audits are carried out to
review the adequacy of the internal control systems and compliance with policies and
procedures. Internal Audit areas are planned based on inherent risk assessment, risk
score, and other factors such as probability, impact, significance, and strength of the
control environment. Its adequacy was assessed, and the operating effectiveness was also
tested.
COMPLIANCE TO THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, AND
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION, AND REDRESSAL) RULES, 2013.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has a mechanism
in place for 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 made thereunder. The Company is
committed to provide equal opportunities without regard to their race, caste, sex,
religion, color, nationality, disability, etc. All employees are treated with dignity with
a view to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment whether physical, verbal
or psychological. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered.
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements
of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &
Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress
complaints received regarding sexual harassment at workplace. During the year under
review, Company has not received any complaints on sexual harassment and hence there are
no complaints pending as on the end of the Financial Year 2023-24 on sexual harassment.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERNS STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
The Company has not received any significant or material orders passed by any
regulatory authority, court or tribunal which shall impact the going concern status and
Company's operations in future.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), is presented in a
separate section, forming part of the Annual Report.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE
TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors or Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not
reported any frauds to the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under section
143(12) of the Act, including rules made there under.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made
thereunder, the Company has formed Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR")
Committee.
The Company has framed a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy as required under
Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, to oversee the CSR activities initiated by the
Company. The CSR Committee has adopted a CSR Policy in accordance with the provisions of
Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The details of the CSR
initiatives undertaken by the Company during the FY 2023-24 in the prescribed format are
annexed as Annexure- V.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
17(9) & 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Company has constituted the Risk Management Committee and laid down a framework
to inform the Board about the particulars of Risks Identification, Assessment and
Minimization Procedures. In the opinion of the Board, there is no such risk, which may
threaten the existence of the Company.
During the year, such controls were tested and no material discrepancy or weakness in
the Company's internal controls over financial reporting was observed.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign
exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 are provided in ANNEXURE VI to this Report.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
has framed a policy for the selection and appointment of Directors and Senior Management
Personnel and their remuneration. The Company's policy relating to the Directors
appointment, payment of remuneration and discharge of their duties is available on the
website of the Company at https://www. avpinfra.com/
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Employee relations continued to be cordial during the year under review. The Company
continued its thrust on Human Resources Development
Disclosures required under the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
as amended, containing, inter-alia, the ratio of remuneration of Directors to median
remuneration of employees, percentage increase in the median remuneration, are annexed to
this Report as ANNEXURE- VII.
A statement containing the particulars of the top ten employees and the employees
drawing remuneration in excess of limits prescribed under Section 197(12) of the Act, read
with Rules 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, is an annexure forming part of this Report. In terms of the
proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the
Members excluding the aforesaid annexure. The said statement is kept open for inspection
during working hours at the Registered Office of the Company. Any member who is interested
in obtaining these, may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the
Company.
PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE
As on 31st March 2024, the company does not have any subsidiary company. However, it is
majority partner in one partnership firm viz., M/s. AVP RMC- Firm bearing Registration No.
FR/Trichy/523/2017, originally constituted vide Deed dated 27-10-2017.There has been no
material change in the nature of the business of the said firm. The consolidated financial
statement has been prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards and a
separate statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of its
subsidiary pursuant to provision of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, in form AOC-1 is attached along with the
financial statement of the company as Annexure-III.
AVP RMC- Firm is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supply of Ready-Mix
Concrete and other allied concrete product and is in the same line as its Parent Entity.
For the year ended 31st March, 2024, the Firm has earned a total income of Rs.
15,84,06,362/- and has made Profit after Tax of the Rs. 1,60,08,000/- and compared to the
last year for the year ended 31st March, 2023, the Firm has earned a total income of Rs.
21,32,66,000/- and has made Profit after Tax of the Rs. 93,07,000/-. The financial and
other details of the said Subsidiary for the Year ended 31 -03-2024 and 31-03-2023are as
under:
Particulars |
FY23-24 (in ' In Lacs.) |
FY22-23 (in ' In Lacs.) |
FY23-24 % of Contribution o the Overall Performance of consolidated
entity |
FY22-23 % of Contribution to the Overall Performance of consolidated
entity |
Revenue From operation(gross) |
1584.06 |
2132.66 |
9.85% |
18.46% |
Other Income |
0.95 |
0.41 |
1.38% |
0.79% |
Total Revenue |
1585.01 |
2133.07 |
9.81% |
18.47% |
Total Expenditure |
1275.61 |
1941.62 |
9.62% |
20.13% |
Depreciation and amortizations |
58.37 |
55.68 |
17.27% |
14.65% |
Profit before Tax |
251.03 |
135.78 |
9.82% |
8.92% |
Current Tax |
65.96 |
15.74 |
10.33% |
4.20% |
Deferred Tax |
24.99 |
26.97 |
72.1% |
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Profit after Tax |
160.08 |
93.07 |
8.50% |
8.06% |
RECEIPT OF REMUNERATION OR COMMISSION BY THE MANAGING / WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR FROM ITS
HOLDING OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company does not have any Holding or Subsidiaries Company as on 31st
March 2024. Hence reporting under this clause is not required to be provided.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR):
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f)
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not
applicable to the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME platform (NSE-emerge) of NSE
Limited. Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015 the compliance with the Corporate Governance provision as
specified in Regulation 17 to 27 and clause (b) to (i) of sub regulations (2) of
regulation 46 and par as C, D and E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 shall not apply. The Company voluntarily adopted
various practices of governance conforming to highest ethical and responsible standards of
business and is committed to focus on long term value creation for its shareholders. The
Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company is included as part of this Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on March 31,2024, the company has five Board level committees:
A) Audit Committee
B) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
C) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
D) Risk Management Committee
E) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The composition of various Committees of the Board of Directors is available on the
website of the Company. The Board
is responsible for constituting, assigning, co-opting and fixing the terms of reference
of various committees. Details on the role and composition of these committees, including
the number of meetings held during the financial year and the related attendance are
provided below.
A. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee was constituted at the Board meeting held on November 17, 2023
pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the Financial Year 2023-24, the
Company held 02 (Two) Audit Committee meetings on 02nd December 2023 and 22nd
December 2023.
The composition of the Committee as on March 31, 2024 and the details of meetings
attended by its members during the financial year 2023-24 are given below:
DIRECTOR |
Designation in the Committee |
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED |
NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED |
Mrs Priya Rao (DIN:00717336) |
Chairman |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran (DIN:10345090) |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja (DIN:09688086) |
Member |
2 |
2 |
All recommendations of Audit Committee during the year under review were accepted by
the Board of Directors. The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The
role and terms of reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements
mandated under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is
available on the website of the Company at https://www.avpinfra.com/
B. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was constituted at a meeting of the Board of
Directors held on November 17, 2023. During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company held 1
(One) Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting on 02nd December 2023.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members
are given below:
DIRECTOR |
Designation in the Committee |
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED |
NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED |
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja (DIN:09688086) |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran (DIN:10345090) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mrs. Priya Rao (DIN:00717336) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The role and terms of
reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements mandated under Section
178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of
the Company at https://www.avpinfra.com/.
C. STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee has been formed by the Board of Directors, at
the meeting held on November 17, 2023. During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company held
01 (One) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee meeting on 02nd December 2023
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members
are given below:
DIRECTOR |
Designation in the Committee |
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED |
NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED |
Mrs Priya Rao (DIN:00717336) |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran (DIN:10345090) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja (DIN:09688086) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The role and terms of
reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements mandated under Section
178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of
the Company at https://www.avpinfra.com.
D. RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Risk Management Committee has been formed by the Board of Directors, at the meeting
held on November 17, 2023. During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company held 01 (One)
Risk Management Committee meeting on 02nd December 2023.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meeting attended by its members are
given below:
DIRECTOR |
Designation in the Committee |
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED |
NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED |
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran (DIN:10345090) |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mrs Priya Rao (DIN:00717336) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja (DIN:09688086) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The Risk Management
policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.avpinfra.com.
E. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has been formed by the Board of
Directors, at the meeting held on November 17, 2023 in terms of Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014. During the Financial Year
2023-24, the Company held 01 (One) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee meeting on 02nd
December 2023.The composition of the Committee and the details of meeting attended by its
members are given below:
DIRECTOR |
Designation in the Committee |
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED |
NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED |
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran (DIN:10345090) |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mrs Priya Rao (DIN:00717336) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja (DIN:09688086) |
Member |
1 |
1 |
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.avpinfra.com.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence
laid down under Section 149(6) read with Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of
the Listing Regulations and that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation,
which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external
influence. The board of directors have taken on record the declaration and confirmation
submitted by the independent directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of
the same and is of the opinion that they fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and
the Listing Regulations and that they are independent of the management.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have been updated with their roles, rights and
responsibilities in the Company by specifying them in their appointment letter along with
necessary documents, reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarise with the
Company's procedures and practices. The Company endeavors, through presentations at
regular intervals to familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations
and functioning of the Company.
The details of such familiarization programmes for Independent Directors are posted on
the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com/
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors have been disclosed on
the website of the Company https://www.avpinfra.com/.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Independent Directors of the Company met separately on March 29, 2024 without the
presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of Management. In accordance with the
provisions under Section 149 and Schedule-IV of the Act, following matters were, inter
alia, reviewed and discussed in the meeting:
i) Performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole;
ii) Performance of the Chairman of the Company taking into consideration the views of
Executive and Non-Executive Directors;
iii) Assessment of the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between
the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and
reasonably perform their duties
All the Independent Directors were present at the meeting.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS INCLUDING
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in
consultation with its 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. 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.
VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and accordingly framed a Whistle Blower
Policy in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of the
Board and its Power) Rules 2014. The policy enables directors, employees and business
associates to report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation
of Company's code of conduct, leak or suspected leak of unpublished price sensitive
information without fear of reprisal for appropriate action. Under the vigil mechanism,
all directors, employees, business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the
Audit committee. The whistle blower policy can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com
CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER-TRADING
Post listing of equity shares of the company, in accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company has in place the following: -
1. Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and Code of Practices and
Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).
2. Policy for determination of "legitimate purposes" forms part of this Code.
3. Policy and procedures for inquiry in case of leak of UPSI/ suspected leak of UPSI
All compliances relating to Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading which
includes maintenance of structural digital data base (SDD) are being managed through a
software installed by the Company in-house including maintenance structural digital data
base (SDD). This code lays down guidelines advising the designated employees and other
connected persons, on procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made by them while
dealing with the shares of the company, and while handling any unpublished price sensitive
information.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Commitment to ethical professional conduct is a must for every employee including Board
members and senior management personnel of the company. The duties of Directors including
duties as an Independent Director as laid down in the Act also forms part of the Code of
Conduct. The Code of Conduct is available on the website of the Company
https://www.avpinfra.com. All Board members and senior management personnel affirm
compliance with the Code of Conduct annually.
POLICIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company is committed to a good corporate governance and has consistently maintained
its organizational culture as a remarkable confluence of high standards of professionalism
and building shareholder equity with principles of fairness, integrity and ethics. The
Board of Directors of the Company have from time to time framed and approved various
Policies as required by the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder and
the Listing Regulations. These Policies and Codes are reviewed by the Board and are
updated, if required. The aforesaid policies can be accessed at https:// www.avpinfra.com.
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT (RTA)
During the year as part of listing of its shares on the Stock Exchange, the Company
appointed Purva Share Registry (India) Private Limited as its RTA. Details of the RTA are
given below
Purva Share Registry (India) Private Limited
CIN: U67120MH1993PTC074079 No 9, Shiv Shakti Industrial Estate Mumbai - 400011,
Maharashtra, India LISTING
The equity shares of the Company are listed at the EMERGE Platform on NSE under Stock
Code- AVPINFRA with effect from March 20, 2024.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
During the year under review, the Company has entered into tripartite agreements for
dematerialization of equity shares with the Purva Share Registry (I) Private Limited,
National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. As
on March 31, 2024, the shares of the Company held in demat form represents 100% of the
total issued and paid-up capital of the Company.
The Company ISIN No. is INE0R9401019.
POSTAL BALLOT
During the year under review, no resolution was passed through postal ballot.
PENALTIES
There were no penalties, strictures imposed on the company by stock exchange(s) or SEBI
or any statutory authority, on any matter related to capital markets, during the year.
SCORES
SEBI processes investor complaints in a centralized web- based complaints redressal
system i.e. SCORES. Through this system a shareholder can lodge complaint against a
company for his grievance. The company uploads the action taken on the complaint which can
be viewed by the shareholder. The company and shareholder can seek and provide
clarifications online through SEBI.
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) PORTAL
As per the SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1 /P/ CIR/2023/145 dated July 31,
2023, on "Online Resolution of Disputes in the Indian Securities Market" a
common Online Dispute Resolution Portal ("ODR Portal") which harnesses online
conciliation and online arbitration for resolution of disputes arising in the Indian
Securities Market has been established.
SMART ODR Portal (Securities Market Approach for Resolution through ODR Portal) can be
accessed via the following link
- https://smartodr.in/login
RECONCILIATION OF SHARE CAPITAL AUDIT
Post listing of company's shares, pursuant to Regulation 76 of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Depositories Participants) Regulations, 2018 [erstwhile SEBI circular No.
D&CC /FIT TC/CIR-16/2002 dated December 31, 2002 read with Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Depositories Participants) Regulations, 1996], a Company Secretary in
Practice carries out audit of Reconciliation of Share Capital on quarterly basis to
reconcile the total admitted equity share capital with the National Securities Depository
Limited (NSDL) and the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and the total
issued and listed equity share capital. The audit report confirms that the total
issued/paid-up capital is in agreement with the total number of shares in physical form
and the total number of dematerialized shares held with NSDL and CDSL. The said report,
duly signed by practicing company secretary is submitted to stock exchanges where the
securities of the company are listed within 30 days of the end of each quarter and this
Report is also placed before the Board of Directors of the company.
CREDIT RATING
In the absence of issue of any debt securities, the Company has not obtained any credit
rating with respect to any debt securities. Further, ICRA has assigned a long-term rating
of CRISIL BBB- and short-term rating of CRISILA3 for the credit facilities availed by the
Company from Banks.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF
THE FINANCIAL YEAR
The Company has not made any application or no proceeding is pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the Financial Year and hence not being
commented upon.
DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF AGREEMENTS BINDING LISTED ENTITIES
As per the information available with the Company, there are no agreements entered into
by the shareholders, Promoters, Promoters Group entities, Related Parties, Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel, Employees of the Company, its subsidiaries and associates companies
which are binding
the Company in terms of clause 5A of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the Listing
Regulations.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF.
During the Financial Year under review, there has been no incident of one-time
settlement for loan taken from the banks of financial institutions and hence not being
commented upon
GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keeping in line with the Green Initiative and going beyond it to
create new green initiations, an electronic copy of the Notice of the 15th Annual General
Meeting of the Company along with a copy of the Annual Report is being sent to all Members
whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depository Participant(s) and will
is also available at the Company's website at https://www.avpinfra.com.
INVESTOR GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
During the period since listing of shares of the company to the date of this report,
there were no complaints received from the investors. The designated email id for Investor
complaint is cs@avpinfra.com.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER DETAILS AND ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Ms. Priyanka Singh,
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Registered office: E-30, 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Besant Nagar
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600090,
Contact No. +91 44 48683999;
E-mail: cs@avpinfra.com.
BUSINESS LOCATIONS
As on March 31,2024, the company has its place of business in the following location;
CHENNAI, TAMILNADU Plot No E-30, 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Besant Nagar,
Chennai Tamil Nadu- 600090.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
assistance and co-operation received from the government and regulatory authorities, stock
exchange, financial institutions, banks, business associates, customers, vendors, members,
for their co-operation and support and looks forward to their continued support in future.
The Board of Directors wish to place on record its deep sense of appreciation for the
committed services by all the employees of the Company.
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For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of |
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AVP INFRACON LIMITED |
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Sd/- |
Sd/- |
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D. Prasanna |
Bollam Venkateshwarlu |
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Managing Director |
Joint Managing Director |
Place: Chennai |
(DIN:02720759) |
(DIN: 02720729) |
Date: 29/05/2024 |
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