Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 11th Annual Report along with the
Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024
("FY 2023-24/ FY 24).
Financial Performance
The Audited Financial Statements of your Company as on March 31, 2024, are prepared in
accordance with the relevant applicable Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS)
and Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations) and the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act).
The summarized financial highlight is depicted below:
(Rs. in crore)
|
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
FINANCIAL RESULTS |
|
|
|
|
Total Revenue |
17218.31 |
13,840.46 |
2511.89 |
1302.79 |
Total Expenditure other than Financial Costs and Depreciation |
10436.15 |
8775.11 |
1504.37 |
716.27 |
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs and Tax |
6782.16 |
5,065.35 |
1007.52 |
586.52 |
Finance Costs |
2766.51 |
2781.47 |
347.84 |
416.08 |
Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment Expense |
1776.08 |
1607.74 |
0.34 |
0.15 |
Profit Before Rate Regulated Activities, Tax and Deferred Assets
recoverable/adjustable for the period / year |
2,239.57 |
676.14 |
659.34 |
170.29 |
Net movement in Regulatory Deferral Account Balances -
Income/(Expenses) |
(460.01) |
1035.58 |
- |
- |
Profit Before Tax and Deferred Assets recoverable / adjustable for
the period / year |
1,779.56 |
1,711.72 |
659.34 |
170.29 |
Total Tax Expenses |
580.13 |
435.33 |
64.43 |
0.01 |
Profit After Tax for the period / year but before Deferred Assets
recoverable/adjustable |
1,199.43 |
1,276.39 |
594.91 |
170.28 |
Deferred assets recoverable/adjustable |
(3.82) |
4.21 |
- |
- |
Profit After Tax for the period / year |
1,195.61 |
1,280.60 |
594.91 |
170.28 |
Add / (Less) Share in Joint Venture & Associates |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net Profit / (Loss) after Joint Venture & Associates |
1,195.61 |
1,280.60 |
594.91 |
170.28 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
|
|
|
|
- Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
(0.77) |
(0.41) |
(0.02) |
0.00 |
- Tax relating to item that will not be reclassified to Profit &
Loss |
0.01 |
(8.36) |
- |
- |
- Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
(375.33) |
(341.59) |
- |
(40.49) |
- Tax relating to items that will be reclassified to Profit & Loss |
93.62 |
71.64 |
- |
- |
Total Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) for the year (Net of Tax) |
(282.47) |
(278.72) |
(0.02) |
(40.49) |
Total Comprehensive Income / (Loss) for the year attributable to
the Owners of the Company |
890.63 |
990.42 |
594.89 |
129.79 |
Add / (Less) Share Non-controlling interests |
22.51 |
11.46 |
- |
- |
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year |
913.14 |
1,001.88 |
594.89 |
129.79 |
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
913.14 |
1,001.88 |
594.89 |
129.79 |
Note: Figures less than Rs. 50,000 are denoted as 0.00
1. There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
your Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of
this report.
2. Previous year figures have been regrouped/ re-arranged wherever necessary.
3. There has been no change in nature of business of your Company.
Performance Highlights Consolidated Financial Results
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company as on March 31, 2024,
prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable IND AS and Regulation 33 of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing
Regulations) and provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act), forms
part of this Annual Report.
The key aspects of your Company's consolidated performance during the FY 2023-24 are as
follows:
Operational Highlights
Your Company, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (formerly known as Adani Transmission
Limited) (AESL), part of the Adani portfolio, is a multidimensional organization with
presence in various facets of the energy domain, namely power transmission, distribution,
smart metering, and cooling solutions. AESL is the country's largest private transmission
company, with a presence across 16 states of India and a cumulative transmission network
of 20,509 ckm and 57,011 MVA transformation capacity. In its distribution business, AESL
serves more than 12 million consumers in metropolitan Mumbai and the industrial hub of
Mundra SEZ (Gujarat). AESL is ramping up its smart metering business and is on course to
become India's leading smart metering integrator with an order book of over 22.80 million
meters. AESL, with its integrated offering through the expansion of its distribution
network through parallel licenses and competitive and tailored retail solutions, including
a significant share of green power, is revolutionizing the way energy is delivered to the
end consumer. AESL is a catalyst for transforming the energy landscape in the most
reliable, affordable, and sustainable way.
The following are some of the operational highlights for FY 2023-24 -
Commissioned largest 765 kV Warora-Kurnool transmission line strengthening the
national grid and facilitating the seamless flow of 4,500 MW of power between Western and
Southern regions and bolstering the Southern region's grid for efficient integration of
renewable energy sources.
The 765 kV KBTL (Khavda Bhuj line), with 217 circuit kilometers, will help
evacuate about 3 GW of renewable energy from Khavda, Gujarat. The project will help shape
one of the country's largest solar and wind farms.
Commissioned 400 kV Kharghar-Vikhroli double circuit transmission line,
establishing the first-ever high voltage 400 kV connection in Mumbai. This will enable an
additional 1,000 MW power to be brought into Mumbai, thus meeting the city's fast-growing
electricity demand.
Completed the Karur Transmission Limited (KTL) project by establishing the
400/230 kV, 1000 MVA Pooling Station and an associated transmission line in Tamil Nadu.
Strong transmission system availability of 99.6% at the portfolio level.
AEML, the Mumbai distribution business witnessed an increase in the energy
consumed by 9.4%. It saw one of the lowest distribution losses of 5.29% in its history and
added new consumers, reaching 3.18 million on the back of reliable and affordable power
supply.
Financial Highlights:
Consolidated Performance on YoY basis -
For FY 2023-24, the operational EBITDA grew by 7% to Rs. 5,695 crore. The transmission
business continues to maintain the industryRs.s leading EBITDA margin of 91%. Comparable
PAT of Rs. 1,197 crore in FY 2023-24 was 12% higher YoY.
Performance highlights:
Operational Revenue at Rs. 14,217 crore, up 17% YoY
Operational EBITDA at Rs. 5,695 crore in full year, up 7% YoY
Comparable PAT of Rs. 1,197 crore increased by 12% YoY
Cash Profit of Rs.3,257 crore
Standalone Financial Results:
On standalone basis, your Company registered Total Revenue of Rs. 2,511.89 crore in FY
2023-24 as compared to Rs.1,302.79 crore in FY 2022-23 and Net Profit of Rs. 594.91 crore
as compared to Rs. 170.28 crore in FY 2022-23.
The detailed operational performance of your Company has been comprehensively discussed
in the Management Discussion and Analysis Section, which forms part of this Integrated
Annual Report.
Credit Rating
The Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong credit
ratings ascribed by rating agencies. The details of credit rating are disclosed in the
Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Dividend
The Board of your Company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances
and keeping in view the tremendous growth opportunities that your Company is currently
engaged with, has decided that it would be prudent not to recommend any dividend for the
year under review.
Dividend Distribution Policy
The Dividend Distribution and Shareholder Return Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A of
the SEBI Listing Regulations is available on your Company's website on
www.adanienergysolutions.com/-/media/ Project/Transmission/Investor/documents/Policies/
A210-Dividend-Distribution-Policy-dtd-04012020.pdf
Share Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorized and paid-up share
capital of the Company. The authorized share capital of your Company is Rs. 1,500
crore and paid-up equity share capital of your Company is Rs.1,115.49 crore.
Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)
Your Company has outstanding 1,000 Unsecured Rated, Listed, Redeemable, Non-Convertible
Debentures of face value of Rs. 10 lakh each, aggregating to Rs. 100 crore.
These NCDs are listed on the wholesale debt market segment of BSE Limited.
Public Deposits
There were no outstanding deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Act
read with rules made thereunder at the end of FY 2023-24 or the previous financial years.
Your Company did not accept any deposit during the year under review.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments
The provisions of Section 186 of the Act, with respect to a loan, guarantee, investment
or security are not applicable to your Company, as your Company is engaged in providing
infrastructural facilities which is exempted under Section 186 of the Act. The particulars
of loans, guarantee and investments made during the year under review, are given in the
notes forming part of the financial statements.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies
A list of subsidiaries/associates/joint ventures of your Company is provided as part of
the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
During the year under review, your Company formed/ acquired following entities:
Subsidiaries:
Sangod Transmission Service Limited
Halvad Transmission Limited
Arasan Infra Two Limited
Sunrays Infra Space Two Limited
Adani Energy Solutions Step-Twelve Limited
Adani Energy Solutions Step-Thirteen Limited
KPS1 Transmission Limited
In view of the above, the total number of subsidiaries of your Company, as on March 31,
2024 was 62.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129, 134 and 136 of the Act read with rules made
thereunder and Regulation 33 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has prepared
consolidated financial statements of the Company and a separate statement containing the
salient features of financial statement of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in
Form AOC-1, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
The annual financial statements and related detailed information of the subsidiary
companies shall be made available to the shareholders of the holding and subsidiary
companies seeking such information on all working days during business hours. The
financial statements of the subsidiary companies shall also be kept for inspection by any
shareholders during working hours at your Company's registered office and that of the
respective subsidiary companies concerned. In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the
audited financial statements, including consolidated financial statements and related
information of your Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are
available on website of your Company at www.adanienergysolutions.com.
Material Subsidiaries
As on March 31,2024, your Company had 3 (three) unlisted material subsidiaries. Your
Company has formulated a policy for determining Material Subsidiaries. The policy on
Material Subsidiary is available on your Company's website and link for the same is given
in Annexure-A of this report.
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act read with rules made thereunder, the details of
developments at the level of subsidiaries and joint ventures of your Company are covered
in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Integrated
Annual Report.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnels
As of March 31, 2024, your Company's Board had seven members comprising of three
Executive Directors and four Non-Executive Independent Directors including two Woman
Directors. The details of Board and Committee composition, tenure of directors, and other
details are available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Integrated Annual Report.
In terms of the requirement of the Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core
skills, expertise, and competencies of the Directors in the context of the Company's
business for effective functioning. The key skills, expertise and core competencies of the
Board of Directors are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of
this Integrated Annual Report.
Appointment/Cessation/Change in Designation of Directors / KMPs
During the year under review, following changes took place in the Directorships / KMPs:
Cessation:
Mr Bimal Dayal resigned as Chief Executive Officer - Transmission Business and
KMP of the Company w.e.f. December 8, 2023 due to another compelling and growing
infrastructure execution role at Adani portfolio company, as CEO.
Pursuant to leadership development process across the Adani portfolio companies,
Mr Rohit Soni relinquished his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company (Key
Managerial Personnel) of the Company w.e.f. March 31, 2024 and transitioned to a new role
within Adani portfolio of companies.
The Board places on record the deep appreciation for valuable services and guidance
provided by Mr Bimal Dayal and Mr Rohit Soni, during their tenure.
Change in Designation:
Mr Kandarp Patel was redesignated as Chief Executive Officer of the Company
w.e.f. December 8, 2023.
Appointment:
Mr Kunjal Mehta was appointed the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (Key
Managerial Personnel) w.e.f. April 1, 2024.
Re-appointment of Director(s) retiring by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with rules made
thereunder and Articles of Association of your Company, Mr Gautam S. Adani (DIN: 0 0 0 0
6273) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers
himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr Gautam S. Adani as Director for your
approval. Brief details as required under Secretarial Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of SEBI
Listing Regulations, are provided in the Notice of AGM.
Re-appointment of Independent Director
The tenure of Mrs Lisa Caroline MacCallum (DIN: 09064230) as Independent Director of
the Company is due for renewal w.e.f. November 30, 2024. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) and the Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on April 30,
2024 recommended and approved the re-appointment of Mrs Lisa Caroline MacCallum as an
Independent Director of the Company for the second term of 3 (Three) years w.e.f. November
30, 2024, subject to approval of Members at the ensuing AGM.
Terms and conditions for her re-appointment are contained in the Explanatory Statement
forming part of the Notice of the ensuing AGM.
Declaration from Independent Directors
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of your
Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section
149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and there has
been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as an Independent
Director. The Independent Directors have also given declaration of compliance with Rules
6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014,
with respect to their name appearing in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained
by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
Key Managerial Personnel:
As on the date of this report, the following are Key Managerial Personnel
("KMPs) of your Company as per Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act:
Mr Anil Sardana, Managing Director
Mr Kandarp Patel, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Kunjal Mehta, Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. April 1, 2024)
Mr Jaladhi Shukla, Company Secretary
Committees of Board
As required under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted
various Statutory Committees. Additionally, the Board has formed other governance
committees and sub-committees to review specific business operations and governance
matters including any specific items that the Board may decide to delegate. As on March
31, 2024, the Board has constituted the following committees / sub-committees.
Statutory Committees:
Audit Committee
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Risk Management Committee
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Governance Committees:
Corporate Responsibility Committee
Information Technology & Data Security Committee
Legal, Regulatory & Tax Committee
Reputation Risk Committee
Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
Public Consumer Committee
Details of all the committees such as terms of reference, composition, and meetings
held during the year under review are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which
forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Number of meetings of the Board
The Board met 6 (six) times during the year under review. The intervening gap between
two consecutive board meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Act and
SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of board meetings and the attendance of the
Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Integrated Annual Report.
Independent Directors' Meeting
The Independent Directors met on March 20, 2024, without the attendance of
Non-Independent Directors and members of the management. The Independent Directors
reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Committees and the Board as a
whole along with the performance of the Chairman of your Company, taking into account the
views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the quality,
quantity and timeliness of flow of information between
the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and
reasonably perform their duties.
Board Evaluation
The Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that
of its Committees and individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The
exercise was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects
of the Boards functioning such as composition of the Board and Committees, experience and
competencies, performance of specific duties and obligations, contribution at the meetings
and otherwise, independent judgment, governance issues etc.
At the Board Meeting that followed the above-mentioned meeting of the Independent
Directors, the performance of the Board, its Committees, and individual Directors was also
discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board,
excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
Board Familiarisation and Training Programme
The Board is regularly updated on changes in statutory provisions, as applicable to the
Company. The Board is also updated on the operations, key trends and risk universe
applicable to the Company's business. These updates help the Directors in keeping abreast
of key changes and their impact on the Company. An annual strategy retreat is conducted by
the Company where the Board provides its inputs on the business strategy and long-term
sustainable growth for the Company. Additionally, the Directors also participate in
various programmes /meetings where subject matter experts apprise the Directors on key
global trends. The details of such programmes are provided in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act, the Company has framed a policy on Directors'
appointment and remuneration and other matters ("Remuneration Policy) which is
available on the website of your Company at
https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/investors/ corporate-governance.
The Remuneration Policy for selection of Directors and determining Directors'
independence sets out the guiding principles for the NRC for identifying the persons who
are qualified to become the Directors. Your Company's Remuneration Policy is directed
towards rewarding performance based on review of achievements.
The Remuneration Policy is in consonance with existing industry practice.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid out in
the Remuneration Policy.
Board Diversity
Your Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board in its success.
The Board has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to the
diversity of the Board of Directors. The said Policy is available on your Company's
website and link for the same is given in Annexure-A of this report.
Succession Plan
Your Company has an effective mechanism for succession planning which focuses on
orderly succession of Directors, Key Management Personnel and Senior Management. The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) implements this mechanism in concurrence with
the Board.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board, to the best of their knowledge and
based on the information and explanations received from the management of your Company,
confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, 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
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 at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for that period;
c. proper and sufficient care has been taken 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 annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
f. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Internal Financial control system and their adequacy
The details in respect of internal financial controls and their adequacy are included
in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Integrated
Annual Report.
Risk Management
The Company has a structured Risk Management Framework, designed to identify, assess
and mitigate risks appropriately. The Board has formed a Risk Management Committee (RMC)
to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The RMC is
responsible for reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The
Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The
major risks identified by the businesses are systematically addressed through mitigation
actions on a continual basis. Further details on the Risk Management activities, including
the implementation of risk management policy, key risks identified and their mitigations
are covered in Management Discussion and Analysis section, which forms part of this
Integrated Annual Report.
Board Policies
The details of various policies approved and adopted by the Board as required under the
Act and SEBI Listing Regulations are provided in Annexure - A to this report.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The details of the CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which
forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. The CSR policy is available on the website of
your Company at https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/investors/ corporate-governance. The
Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed and forms part of this report. The Company has
spent more than 2% of the average net profits of the Company, during the three years
immediately preceding financial year.
The Chief Financial Officer of your Company has certified that CSR spends of your
Company for FY 2023-24 have been utilized for the purpose and in the manner approved by
the Board of the Company.
Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under the SEBI Listing Regulations, is presented in a section forming part of this
Integrated Annual Report.
Corporate Governance Report
Your Company is committed to maintain highest standards of corporate governance
practices. The Corporate Governance Report, as stipulated by SEBI Listing Regulations,
forms part of this Integrated Annual Report along with the required certificate from a
Practicing Company Secretary, regarding compliance of the conditions of corporate
governance, as stipulated.
In compliance with corporate governance requirements as per the SEBI Listing
Regulations, your Company has formulated and implemented a Code of Conduct for all Board
members and senior management personnel of your Company ("Code of Conduct), who
have affirmed the compliance thereto. The Code of Conduct is available on the website of
your Company at https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/-/
media/Project/Transmission/Investor/documents/
Policies/A29-ATL-Code-of-Conduct-for-Board-and- Senior-Management--dtd-04012020.pdf
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR)
In accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, the BRSR for the FY 2023-24,
describing the initiatives taken by your Company from an Environment, Social and
Governance (ESG) perspective, forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. In addition to
BRSR, the Integrated Annual Report of the Company provides an insight on various ESG
initiatives adopted by the Company. The ESG disclosures including BRSR Core have been
independently assured by M/s. TUV India Private Limited.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the draft annual return as on March 31, 2024
prepared in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act is made available on the website of
your Company and can be accessed using the
https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/-/media/Project/
Transmission/Investor/documents/Annual-Return/ AESL-FormMGT7--JS-fnl--31032024.pdf.
Transactions with Related Parties
All transactions with related parties are placed before the Audit Committee for its
approval. An omnibus approval from Audit Committee is obtained for the related party
transactions which are repetitive in nature.
All transactions with related parties entered into during the year under review were at
arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the
provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the SEBI Listing Regulations and your
Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions.
The Audit Committee comprise solely of the Independent Directors of your Company. The
members of the Audit Committee abstained from discussing and voting in the transaction(s)
in which they were interested.
During FY 2023-24, your Company has not entered into any transactions with related
parties which could be considered material in terms of Section 188 of the Act.
Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section
134(3)(h) of the Act, in Form AOC 2, is not applicable.
Your Company did not enter into any related party transactions during the year under
review, which could be prejudicial to the interest of minority shareholders.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions is available on your Company's website and can
be accessed using the link https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/investors/
corporate-governance.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your
Company has filed half yearly reports to the stock exchanges, for the related party
transactions.
Statutory Auditors & Auditors' Report
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act read with rules made thereunder, as amended, M/s.
Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No
001076N/N500013) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of your Company, for the first
term of five years till the conclusion of 15th AGM of your Company to be held
in the year 2028.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified to continue as
Statutory Auditors and are eligible to hold office as Statutory Auditors of your Company.
Representative of Statutory Auditors of your Company attended the previous AGM of your
Company held on July 19, 2023.
The Notes to the financial statements referred in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory. The Auditors' Report is enclosed with the financial statements forming
part of this Annual Report.
Explanation to Auditors' Comment:
The Auditors' Qualification has been appropriately dealt with in Note No. 52 to the
Standalone Financial Statement and Note No. 64 to the Consolidated Financial Statement.
Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read with the rules made
thereunder, the Board has re-appointed M/s. Chirag Shah & Associates, Company
Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of your Company for FY 2023-24. The
Secretarial Audit Report for the year under review is provided as Annexure-B of
this report.
Secretarial Audit of Material Unlisted Indian Subsidiary
As per the requirements of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Practicing Company Secretaries
appointed by respective material subsidiaries of the Company undertook secretarial audit
of these subsidiaries for FY 2023-24. Each secretarial audit report confirms that the
relevant material subsidiary has complied with the provisions of the Act, rules,
regulations and guidelines and that there were no deviations or non- compliances. The
secretarial audit reports of each material subsidiary forms part of this Integrated Annual
Report.
Secretarial Standards
During the year under review, your Company has complied with all the applicable
provisions of Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India.
Reporting of frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor of your
Company have not reported any instances of fraud committed in your Company by Company's
officers or employees, to the Audit Committee, as required under Section 143(12) of the
Act.
Particulars of Employees
Your Company had 4,959 (consolidated basis) employees as of March 31, 2024.
The information required under Section 197 of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, relating to
percentage increase in remuneration, ratio of remuneration of each Director and Key
Managerial Personnel (KMP) to the median of employees' remuneration are provided in Annexure-C
of this report.
The statement containing particulars of employees, as required under Section 197 of the
Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this report.
However, in terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Integrated Annual Report is being sent to
the shareholders and others entitled thereto, excluding the said annexure, which is
available for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of your Company
during business hours on working days of your Company. If any shareholder is interested in
obtaining a copy thereof, such shareholder may write to the Company Secretary in this
regard.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
As per the requirement of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, your Company has laid
down a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy and 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 Company has zero tolerance on sexual
harassment at the workplace. The ICs also work extensively on creating awareness on
relevance of sexual harassment issues, including while working remotely. The employees are
required to undergo a mandatory training/ certification on POSH to sensitize themselves
and strengthen their awareness.
During the year under review, one complaint pertaining to POSH was received and
redressed.
All new employees go through a detailed personal orientation on anti-sexual harassment
policy adopted by your Company.
Vigil Mechanism
Your Company has adopted a whistle blower policy and has established the necessary
vigil mechanism for directors and employees in confirmation with Section 177 of the Act
and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, to facilitate reporting of the genuine
concerns about unethical or improper activity, without fear of retaliation.
The vigil mechanism of your Company provides for adequate safeguards against
victimization of whistle blowers who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct
access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The said
policy is uploaded on the website of your Company at https://
www.adanienergysolutions.com/-/media/Project/
Transmission/Investor/documents/Policies/A13-ATL- Whistle-Blower-Policy-dtd-04012020.pdf
During the year under review, your Company had received & resolved 1 (One) whistle
blower complaint.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended is provided as Annexure-D of this
report.
Cyber Security
In view of increased cyber attack scenarios, the cyber security maturity is reviewed
periodically and the processes, technology controls are being enhanced in-line with the
threat scenarios. Your Company's technology environment is enabled with real time security
monitoring with requisite controls at various layers starting from end user machines to
network, application and the data.
Code for prevention of insider trading
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct ("Code) to regulate, monitor and
report trading in Company's shares by Company's designated persons and their immediate
relatives as per the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Code, inter alia, lays down the
procedures to be followed by designated persons while trading/ dealing in Company's shares
and sharing Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI). The Code covers
Company's obligation to maintain a digital database, mechanism for prevention of insider
trading and handling of UPSI, and the process to familiarize with the sensitivity of UPSI.
Further, it also includes code for practices and procedures for fair disclosure of
unpublished price sensitive information which has been made available on the Company's
website and link for the same is given in Annexure-A of this report.
The employees are required to undergo a mandatory training / certification on this Code
to sensitize themselves and strengthen their awareness.
General Disclosures
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following items, as there were no transactions/events of these nature during the year
under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of Shares (Including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of your Company under
any scheme.
3. Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which
impact the going concern status and your Company's operation in future.
4. Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares
for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by your Company (as there is no
scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under
Section 67(3)(c) of the Act).
5. Application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016.
6. One time settlement of loan obtained from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
7. Revision of financial statements and Directors' Report of your Company.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors are highly grateful for all the guidance, support and assistance
received from the Government of India, Governments of various states in India, concerned
Government Departments, Financial Institutions and Banks. Your Directors thank all the
esteemed shareholders, customers, suppliers and business associates for their faith, trust
and confidence reposed in your Company.
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedicated
efforts and consistent contribution made by the employees at all levels, to ensure that
your Company continues to grow and excel.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Gautam S. Adani |
Date: April 30, 2024 |
Chairman |
Place: Ahmedabad |
(DIN: 00006273) |
ADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Integrated Annual Report 2023-24
Annexure- A to the Directors' Report
Sr. No. Policy Name |
Web-link |
1 Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy [Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing
Regulations and as defined under Section 177 of the Act] |
https://www.adanienerg ysolutions. com/ Investors/Corporate-Governance |
2 Policy for procedure of inquiry in case of leak or suspected leak of
unpublished price sensitive information [Regulation 9A of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations] |
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3 Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair disclosure of unpublished
price sensitive information [Regulation 8 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations] |
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4 Terms of Appointment of Independent Directors [Regulation 46 of SEBI
Listing Regulations and Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act] |
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5 Familiarization Programs [Regulations 25(7) and 46 of SEBI Listing
Regulations] |
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6 Related party transactions [Regulation 23 of SEBI Listing Regulations
and as defined under the Act] |
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7 Policy on Material Subsidiary [Regulation 24 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations] |
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8 Material Events Policy [Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations] |
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9 Website content Archival Policy [SEBI Listing Regulations] |
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10 Policy on Preservation of Documents [Regulation 9 of SEBI Listing
Regulations] |
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11 Nomination and Remuneration Policy of Directors, KMP and other
Employees [Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and as defined under Section 178
of the Act] |
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12 CSR Policy [Section 135 of the Act] |
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13 Dividend Distribution and Shareholder Return Policy [Regulation 43A of
the SEBI Listing Regulations] |
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14 Code of Conduct [Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations] |
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15 Policy on Board Diversity [Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations] |
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16 Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and
Reporting of Trading by Insiders [Regulation 8 of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations] |
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