To the Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 30th Boards' Report of
the Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31 st
March, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS:
The performance during the period ended 31 st March, 2024 has been as
under:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Revenue from operations |
17,115.81 |
16,410.83 |
17,640.81 |
16,410.83 |
Other income |
262.07 |
364.22 |
262.08 |
364.22 |
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance
Costs, |
1404.24 |
1855.5 |
1417.4 |
1855.5 |
Exceptional items and Tax Expense |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Less: Depreciation/Amortisation/ Impairment |
61.29 |
45.96 |
61.29 |
45.96 |
Profit /loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional
items and Tax Expense |
1342.95 |
1809.54 |
1,356.11 |
1809.54 |
Less: Finance Costs |
158.65 |
133.70 |
158.70 |
133.70 |
Profit /loss before Exceptional items and Tax
Expense |
1,184.30 |
1,675.84 |
1,197.41 |
1,675.84 |
Add/(less): Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit /loss before Tax Expense |
1,184.30 |
1,675.84 |
1,197.41 |
1,675.84 |
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred) |
311.44 |
484.36 |
314.85 |
484.37 |
Profit /loss for the year (1) |
872.86 |
1,191.47 |
882.56 |
1,191.47 |
Total Comprehensive Income/loss (2) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total (1+2) |
872.86 |
1,191.47 |
882.56 |
1,191.47 |
Balance of profit /loss for earlier years |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Less: Transfer to Reserves |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year 2023-24 on
Standalone basis was Rs. 17,377.89 Lakhs as against Rs. 16,775.05 Lakhs for the previous
financial year. The Company recorded a net profit of Rs. 872.86/- Lakhs for the financial
year 2023-24 as against the net profit after tax of Rs. 1,191.47 Lakhs for the previous
year.
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year 2023-24on
Consolidated basis was Rs. 17,902. 90Lakhs as against Rs. 16,775.05 Lakhs for the previous
financial year. The Company recorded a net profit of Rs. 882.56 Lakhs for the financial
year 2023-24 as against the net profit aftertax of Rs. 1,191.47 Lakhs for the previous
year.
3. DIVIDEND
No Dividend is recommended for the financial year 2023-24. In terms of
Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations),
the Dividend Distribution Policy was adopted to set out parameters and circumstances that
will be taken into account by the Board while determining the distribution of dividend to
the shareholders. The Policy is available on the website of the Company under the web link
www.filatexfashions.co.in.
4. BUSINESS UPDATE AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
The information on Company's affairs and related aspects is
provided under Management Discussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared,
inter-alia, in compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) regulations, 2015 and forms part of this Report.
5. RESERVES:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (j) of the Companies Act,
2013, the company has not proposed to transfer any amount to general reserves account of
the company during the year under review.
The Closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of the
Company as at March 31st 2024 is Rs. 1,46,902.51 Lakhs
6. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the period under review and upto the date of Board's Report
there was no change in the nature of Business.
7. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
There were no material changes and commitments affecting financial
position of the Company between 31 st March, 2024 and the date of Board's Report, (i.e.,
14.08.2024)
8. REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under
review.
9. AUTHORISED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
The Shareholders in its EGM held on 17.07.2023 has approved increase in
the authorised share capital and consequent alteration of capital clause in the Memorandum
of Association of the company and Preferential issue upto 160,00,00,000 equity shares on
swap basis for acquisition of equity shares in Filatex Mines and Minerals Private Limited.
The Board approved allotment of 157,00,00,000 equity shares of face
value of Rs. 51- each at an issue price of Rs. 14.08/- per share (including a
premium of Rs. 9.08/- per share) to Promoter and Non Promoters on preferential basis on
swap basis on 13.09.2023.
Also the Shareholders in its EGM held on 15.07.2024 has approved the
Stock Split for 1 (one) Equity Share of face value of Rs. 5/-each fully paid up into 5
(Five) Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each fully paid up.
As on date of the Report, the Authorized Share Capital of your Company
stands at Rs. 850,00,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Hundred and Fifty Crores only) divided into
850,00,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Hundred and Fifty Croresonly)equity shares of the face value
of Re. 1/-(Rupee One only) each.
The Paid- Up Capital of your Company stands at Rs. 8,33,40,72,725/-
(Rupees Eight Thirty-Three Crores Forty Lakhs Seventy-Two Thousand Seven Hundred
Twenty-Five only) divided into 8,33,40,72,725(Rupees Eight Thirty-Three Crores Forty Lakhs
Seventy-Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty-Five only) equity shares of the face value
of Re. 1 /- (Rupee One only) each.
10. INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, the Company is obliged
to transfer dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed fora period of seven years from the
declaration to the credit of the Investor education and Protection Fund established by the
Central Government. Accordingly, the Members are hereby informed that the Company is not
require to transfer any amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund (I EPF) since no
dividend was declared in the financial year 2015-16.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 124 of Companies Act, 2013, the
unclaimed dividend before the last date above mentioned for the respective years, will be
transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by Government of
India pursuant to Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The shareholders whose dividend is not yet claimed are requested to
write to the Company/ RTAat the earliest for payment of the same.
11. TRANSFER OF SHARES AND UNPAID/UNCLAIMED AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR
EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016, no dividend was declared for the financial year 2015-16 and therefore no amount has
been transferred to I EPF during the year under report.
12. DETAILS OF THE NODAL OFFICER
The Company has designated Mr. Chintala Srinivasa Rao, Company
Secretary as a Nodal Officer for the purpose of IEPF.
13. DIRECTORS OR KMP OR CFO APPOINTED OR RESIGNED DURING THE FINANCIAL
YEAR
a) Appointments:
s. No |
Name of the Director/KMP/
Officer |
Designation |
Date of Appointment |
1 |
Ms. Chetna |
Independent Director |
01.04.2023 |
2 |
Mr. Arun Sharma |
Independent Director |
05.05.2023 |
3 |
Mr. Nageshwara Rao Chitirala |
Independent Director |
05.05.2023 |
4 |
Mr. Swapnil Prakash Raka |
Independent Director |
08.09.2023 |
5 |
Mr. Yash Sethia |
Chief Financial Officer |
30.03.2024 |
6 |
Mr. Chintala Srinivasa Rao |
Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer |
01.04.2024 |
7 |
Ms. Hemalatha Ayepu |
Independent Director |
30.05.2024 |
8 |
Mr. Sunil Agarwal |
CEO & Whole Time Director |
26.07.2024 |
b) Resignations
S. No |
Name of the Director/KMP/
Officer |
Designation |
Date of Appointment |
1 |
Mr. Tushar Paul |
Independent Director |
05.05.2023 |
2 |
Mr. Ramaswamy Reddy
Pedinekaluva |
Independent Director |
05.05.2023 |
3 |
Ms. Chetna |
Independent Director |
08.09.2023 |
4 |
Mr. Ankit Sanghai |
Chief Financial Officer |
30.03.2024 |
5 |
Ms. Chanchal Sethia |
Company Secretary & |
31.03.2024 |
|
|
Compliance Officer |
|
The Board places on record their appreciation for the invaluable
contribution made by the above director and officer(s) during their tenure.
c) Information u/r36(3)of SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015:
As required under regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations,
2015, brief particulars of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointment are given as
Annexure A to the notice of the AGM forming part of this Annual Report.
14. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS
The Company has received declarations from all the independent
directors of the Company to the effect that they are meeting the criteria of independence
as provided in Sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under
regulation 16(1 )(b) read with regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied
Company's Code of Conduct. In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations,
the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact
their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and
without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board of Directors and Committee(s).
15. BOARD MEETINGS:
The Board of Directors duly met Nine (9) times on 05.05.2023,
19.05.2023, 17.06.2023, 14.08.2023, 08.09.2023,13.09.2023,14.11.2023,10.02.2024 and
30.03.2024 and in respect of which meetings, proper notices were given and the proceedings
were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained forthe purpose.
16. BOARD EVALUATION:
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuanttothe provisions of the
Act andSEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking
inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and
structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after
seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition
of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation
issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5,2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors was conducted on
10.02.2024 to evaluate the performance of non-independent directors, the board as a whole
and the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of executive directors and
nonexecutive directors.
The Board reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis
of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee
meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive
contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire
board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
17. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF
REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THE
COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:
A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions of
Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended asAnnexure-IX(a)to this
Report.
A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn and the name of every employee is annexed to this Annual report
asAnnexure -IX(b)
During the year, NONE of the employees (excluding Executive Directors)
is drawing a remuneration of Rs. 1,02,00,000/- and above per annum or Rs.8,50,000/- and
above in aggregate per month, the limits specified under the Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act,2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
18. CONOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company for the year
ended March 31,2024 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3)
of the Companies Act and applicable Accounting Standards and form part of this report.
Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 read with first proviso of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act read with
Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,
a separate statement containing salient features of the Financial
Statements of Subsidiary Company in Form AOC-1 is appended as Annexure II to this report,
which forms part of the Financial Statements. The separate Audited Financial Statements in
respect of the all the subsidiaries are also available on the website of the Company at
www.filatexfashions.co.in.
19. RATIO OF REMUNERATION TO EACH DIRECTOR:
Under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1) (2)
& (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014, the ratio of
remuneration to median employees is as mentioned in Annexure- IX
20. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
(b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
(d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
(e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively.
(f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
21. DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FIN ANCIALCONTROLS:
Your Company has well established procedures for internal control
across its various locations, commensurate with its size and operations. The organization
is adequately staffed with qualified and experienced personnel for implementing and
monitoring the internal control environment.
The internal audit function is adequately resourced commensurate with
the operations of the Company and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
22. NO FRAUDS REPORTED BY STATUTORY AUDITORS:
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Auditors have not reported any
matter under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required
to be disclosed under section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
23. CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION:
The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer Certification on the
financial statements under Regulation 17 (8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations, 2015 for the year2023-2024 is given asAnnexure-X inthisAnnual
Report.
24. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE:
The Company has complied with the required provisions relating to
statutory compliance with regard to the affairs of the Company in all respects.
25. ENVIRONMENTS AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:
Your Company always believes in keeping the environment pollution free
and is fully committed to its social responsibility.
The Company has been taking utmost care in complying with all pollution
control measures from time to time strictly as per the directions of the Government.
The Directors would like to place on record our appreciation for the
efforts made by the management and the keen interest shown by the Employees of your
Company in this regard.
26. NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR.
During the year under review, Filatex Mines and Minerals Private
Limited has become subsidiary of the company w.e.f 13.09.2023.
27. DETAILS RELATING TO DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the Financial
Year ended March 31,2024 and as such, no amount of principal or interest on public
deposits was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
28. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
ACT:
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial
Year ended March 31,2024, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the
Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated
22nd January 2019 amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company
is required to file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3
for outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
The Company complied with this requirement within the prescribed
timelines.
29. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The company has not given loans, Guarantees or made any investments
during the year under review.
30. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial yearwere on arm's length basisand were in the ordinary course of business.
During the financial year 2023-24, there were no materially significant related party
transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or
other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the
Company at large.
The Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith
asAnnexure-lll to this report.
31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
OUTGO:
The required information as per Sec. 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act
2013 is provided hereunder:
A. Conservation of Energy: Your Company's operations are not energy
intensive. Adequate measures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using
energy efficient computers and purchase of energy efficient equipment.
B. Technology Absorption: All the Factors mentioned in Rule 8(3)(b)
Technology absorption are not applicable to the Company.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out Go:
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL
32. COMMITTEES:
(I) . AUDIT COMMITTEE: The Audit Committee of the Company is
constituted in line with the provisions of
Regulation 18(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchange(s)
read with Section 177 of the Companies Act. 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance
report, which forms part of this report.
(II) . NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: The Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of
the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation
19(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchange(s) read with Section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of
this report.
(III) . STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE: The Stakeholders
Relationship Committee of the
Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 20 of
SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchange(s) read with Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this
report.
(IV) . RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: The Company had been undertaking
the activity of identifying key
business and sustainability risks and taking actions to mitigate such
risks from time to time. The matters related to risks and their management has been shared
with the Board of Directors from time to time. However, a structured process is now felt
necessary in the light of global sustainability risks faced by all businesses in the light
of the challenges that have unfolded over the last months. The Company has put in place a
Risk Management Policy and has constituted a Risk Management Committee of the Board. The
details of constitution of the Committee and its terms of reference are set out in the
Report on Corporate Governance. The Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy under
which various risks associated with the business operations are identified and risk
mitigation plans have been putin place.
33. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR, COMPOSITION OF CSR COMMITTEE
AND CONTENTS OF CSR POLICY):
The CSR Committee was constituted as per Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014
as disclosed in the Corporate Governance report.
Disclosure as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014 in prescribed form is enclosed as Annexure VII to the Directors
Report. During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has spent Rs.10 lakhs towards
various CSR activities in line with the requirements of Section 135 of Companies Act,
2013. Areas of Activities undertaken by the Company are Rural development, water,
sanitation, skill and livelihood development.
34. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is
in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations. The Company promotes ethical behaviour and has
put in place a mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company has a
Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-blower policy under which the employees are free to report
violations of applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct. Employees may
report their genuine concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During the year
under review, no employee was denied access to the Audit Committee.
Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company for
directors and employees to report genuine concerns pursuant to the provisions of section
177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The same has been placed on the website of
the Company www.filatexfashions.co.in
35. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINBILTY REPORT:
As stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, the
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report describing the initiatives taken by the
Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective forms part of this Annual
Report and is annexed as Annexure VI.
36. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BYTHE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators
/courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
37. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS REPORT:
M/s. Pundarikashyam &Associates., Chartered Accountants was
appointed as the statutory auditors of the Company for five years from the conclusion of
28th Annual General Meeting held on 30.09.2022 till the conclusion of the 33rd Annual
General Meeting to be held in the year2026-27.
The Auditors' Report for fiscal 2024 does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Auditors' Report is enclosed with
the financial statements in this Annual Report. The Company has received audit report with
unmodified opinion for audited financial results of the Company for the Financial Year
ended March 31,2024 from the statutory auditors of the Company.
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the
peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid
certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
38. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, based upon
the recommendations of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s.
Manoj Parakh & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (CP No. 8957) as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the Secretarial Audit forfinancial year
ended March 31,2024.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. Manoj Parakh &
Associates, Company Secretaries (CP No. 8957) for the financial year ended March 31,2024.
The Report given by the Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as Annexure-IV and forms
integral part of this Report.
39. ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
SEBI vide its Circular No. CIFR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated February 08,
2019 read with Regulation 24(A) of the Listing Regulations, directed listed entities to
conduct Annual Secretarial compliance audit from a Practicing Company Secretary of all
applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/guidelines issued thereunder. Further,
Secretarial Compliance Report dated May30,2024, was given by M/s. Manoj Parakh &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretary which was submitted to Stock Exchange(s) within
60 days of the end of the financial year.
40. INTERNALAUDITORS:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014; During the year under review the Internal
Audit of the functions and activities of the Company was undertaken by the Internal
Auditor of the Company by M/s Kandula & Associates., the Internal Auditor of the
Company.
The Board has re-appointed by M/s. Kandula & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, Hyderabad as Internal Auditors for the Financial Year 2024-25.
41. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of
Corporate Affairs.
42. DECLARATION BY THE COMPANY
The Company has issued a certificate to its Directors, confirming that
it has not made any default under Section 164(2) of the Act, as on March 31,2024.
43. ANNUAL RETURN:
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return
is uploaded on website of the Company www.filatexfashions.co.in
44. REMUNERATION RECEIVED BY MANAGING/ WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR FROM HOLDING
OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY:
The Managing/Whole time Director of the Company did not receive any
remuneration from the subsidiary company.
45. DISCLOSURE ABOUT COST AUDIT:
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed
under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business
activities carried out by the Company.
46. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management discussion and analysis report for the year under review as
stipulated under Regulation 34 (e) read with schedule V, Part B of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 with the stock exchange in
India is annexed herewith as Annexure-V to this report.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the
Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact
their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and
without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, for the purpose of
attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee(s).
47. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES:
The Company familiarises its Independent Directors on their appointment
as such on the Board with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the
Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, etc. through
familiarisation programme. The Company also conducts orientation programme upon induction
of new Directors, as well as other initiatives to update the Directors on a continuing
basis. The familiarisation programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the
Company's website www.filatexfashions.co.in.
48. INSURANCE:
The properties and assets of your Company are adequately insured.
49. RISK MANAGEMENT:
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within
the Organization. The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor
and minimize risks and also to identify business opportunities. As a process, the risks
associated with the business are identified and prioritized based on severity, likelihood
and effectiveness of current detection. Such risks are reviewed by the senior management
on a quarterly basis.
Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of your Company
assists the Board in:
(a) overseeing and approving the Company's enterprise wide risk
management framework; and
(b) overseeing that all the risks that the organization faces such as
strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal,
regulatory, reputational, other risks have been identified and assessed, and there is an
adequate risk management infrastructure in place capable of addressing those risks. The
development and implementation of risk management policy has been covered in the
Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of this Report.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company
has formulated and implemented an integrated risk management approach through which it
reviews and assesses significant risks on a regular basis to help ensure that there is a
robust system of risk controls and mitigation in place. Senior management periodically
reviews this risk management framework to keep updated and address emerging challenges.
Major risks identified for the Company by the management are Currency
fluctuation, Compliance, Regulatory changes, Manufacturing & Supply. The management is
however, of the view that none of the above risks may threaten the existence of the
Company as robust Risk mitigation mechanism is put in place to ensure that there is no
impact on the Company in case any of these risks materialize.
50. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION:
The Company has implemented all of its major stipulations as applicable
to the Company. As stipulated under Regulation 34 read with schedule V of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, a report on Corporate Governance duly audited is appended asAnnexure-l
for information of the Members. A requisite certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of
the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is attached
to the Report on Corporate Governance.
51. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS'COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may
affect the independence of the Directors.
52. COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES,
INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-SECTION (3) OF SECTION
178:
The assessment and appointment of Members to the Board is based on a
combination of criterion that includes ethics, personal and professional stature, domain
expertise, gender diversity and specific qualification required for the position. The
potential Board Member is also assessed on the basis of independence criteria defined in
Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 27 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015. In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) of
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board adopted a remuneration policy for Directors, Key Management Personnel
(KMPs) and Senior Management. The Policy is attached as part of Corporate Governance
Report. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid
down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
53. CODE OF CONDUCT FORTHE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in
accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation,
2015 and the applicable Securities laws. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays
down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing
with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been
formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain
the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices
and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of
conduct for the prevention of insider trading, is available on ourwebsite
(www.filatexfashions.co.in).
54. INDUSTRY BASED DISCLOSURES AS MANDATED BYTHE RESPECTIVE LAWS
GOVERNING THE COMPANY:
The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and hence Industry
based disclosures is not required.
55. FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT CORPORATE ACTIONS:
During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by the
Company which were failed to be implemented.
56. AGREEMENTS / MOU ENTERED BY THE COMPANY:
During the period under review, the Company has not entered any
agreement or MOU
57. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY
AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
During the year under review, there were no applications made or
proceedings pending in the name of the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
58. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no one-time settlement of
loans taken from banks and financial institutions.
59. POLICIES:
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the
policies are available on our website. www.filatexfashions.co.in.
60. STOCK SPLIT OF EQUITY SHARES:
The shareholders in the EGM held on 15.07.2024 has approved for
Sub-Division (Stock Split) of 1 Equity Share of Face Value of Re 51- each into 5
Equity Shares of Face Value of Re.1 /- each. The record date was fixed as 09.08.2024 for
stock split of Equity Shares.
62. EVENT BASED DISCLOSURES
During the year under review, the Company has taken up any of the
following activities:
a. Issue of sweat equity share: NA
b. Issue of shares with differential rights: NA
c. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company: NA.
d. Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for
purchase of its shares: NA
e. Buy back shares: NA
f. Disclosure about revision: NA
g. Preferential Allotment of Shares: The Company has passed the Special
resolution in the EGM held on 17.07.2023 to issue equity shares on preferential basis and
subsequently, the Company allotted the 157,00,00,000 equity shares of face value of Rs. 51-
each at an issue price of Rs. 14.08/- per share (including a premium of Rs. 9.08/- per
share) to Promoter and Non Promoters on preferential basis on swap basis on 13.09.2023.
h. Issueofequityshareswithdifferentialrightsastodividend, voting: NA
61. SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE:
Company has shifted the registered office from 8-2-682131 A#201, May
Fair Garden Apartments. Road No. 12. Banjara Hills. Hyderabad-300034. Telangana to 3rd
Floor, KMC Corporate Office, Door No. 1-80 /40/SP/58-65, Shilpa Homes Layout, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad 500032, Telangana w.e.f. 14.08.2023.
62. LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES ON NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
LIMITED
The Equity Shares of Fialtex Fashions Limited were listed and admitted
on National Stock Exchange of India Limited w.e.f 06.05.2024.
63. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your directors place on record their appreciation for the overwhelming
co-operation and assistance received from the investors, customers, business associates,
bankers, vendors, as well as regulatory and governmental authorities. Your directors also
thank the employees at all levels, who through their dedication, co-operation, support and
smart work have enabled the company to achieve a moderate growth and is determined to
poise a rapid and remarkable growth in the year to come.
For and on behalf of the Board Filatex Fashions Limited
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Sd/- |
Sd/- |
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Prabhat Sethia |
Sangeeta Sethia |
Place: Hyderabad |
Chairman and Managing
Director |
Director |
Date:14.08.2024 |
DIN:00699415 |
DIN: 02600900 |