To
The Members of
IIRM HOLDINGS INDIA LIMITED
(Formerly known as Sudev Industries Limited)
The Board of Directors are pleased to present herewith the 31st Annual
Report on the business and operations of IIRM Holdings India Limited (the Company'),
together with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone & Consolidated) for the
March 31, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The highlights of the Financial Results are as under:
( in Lakhs - except EPS)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Total Income |
170.29 |
91.11 |
17,999.80 |
NA |
Employee Benefit Expenses |
10.23 |
4.67 |
10,381.86 |
NA |
Depreciation & Amortization Expense |
0.34 |
0.00 |
1,192.45 |
NA |
Finance Cost |
0.19 |
0.02 |
297.75 |
NA |
Other Expenses |
61.83 |
68.26 |
2,962.94 |
NA |
Total Expenses |
72.60 |
72.96 |
14,835.00 |
NA |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
97.69 |
18.15 |
3,164.81 |
NA |
Tax Expense |
21.95 |
3.50 |
901.26 |
NA |
Net Profit (Loss) after Tax |
75.74 |
14.65 |
2,263.55 |
NA |
EPS (Basic & Diluted) |
0.43 |
0.53 |
12.91 |
NA |
The financial statements for the financial year 2023-24 have been prepared in
Accounting Standards.
Standalone
During the year under review, the Company has recorded a turnover of 170.29 Lakhs as
against 91.11 Lakhs in the previous year, a growth of 86.91% and a net profit of 75.74
Lakhs as against 14.65 Lakhs in the previous year, a growth of 417.00% on a standalone
basis. The Company has recorded an impressive growth.
Consolidated
During the year under review, the acquired Sampada Business Solutions Limited and
prepared consolidated financial statements, the Company of 17,999.80 Lakhs and a net
profit of 2,263.55 Lakhs on a consolidated basis.
2. BUSINESS OUTLOOK AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
The information on business outlook and 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 the Annual Report.
3. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the financial year 2023-24, the Company changed if main object clause in its
Memorandum of Association by passing special resolution in 30th Annual General Meeting
held on September 28, 2023 as under:
1. To carry on the business of consultants in all fields, including the business of
legal, industrial, business management, manpower, HR, to recruit people for all types of
posts in all types of industries or offices, acting as consultants in the areas of IT,
financial services, cost accounting, recruitment, personnel management and
recordedaturnover to give advisory services on the financial systems, tax planning, and to
make representations before any body corporate, authority, corporations, firm, person or
association of persons fieldin which help may any be required, and to charge fees
for such advice and help, whether in India or abroad.
2. To carry on the business, whether in India or outside, of making investments in
group/associates companies in the form of equity/preference shares, bonds, debentures,
debt, loans or securities and providing guarantees, other forms of collateral, or taking
on other contingent liabilities, on behalf of or for the benefit of, any group companies
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company which between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements
relate and the date of this report.
5. SHARE CAPITAL:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is 50,00,00,000/- divided into
10,00,00,000 equity shares face value of 5/- each as compared to 50,00,00,000/-
divided into 5,00,00,000 equity shares face value of 10/- each. During the year the
Company split its equity shares of 10/- each into two (2) equity shares of face value
5/- each.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2023, was 2,78,81,750/- divided into
27,88,175 equity shares face value of 10/- each.
On April 12, 2023, the Company allotted 14,25,125 fully paid-up equity shares of face
value of 10.00 each, to Mr. Vurakaranam Rama Krishna in lieu of 14,25,125 forfeited
Equity Shares, at a price of 10.00 each, aggregating to amount of 1,42,51,250.
On, January 18, 2024, The Company allotted 5,97,17,650 equity shares face value of
5/- each on a preferential basis to the shareholders of Sampada Business Solutions Limited
on a share swap basis for acquisition of Sampada Business Solutions Limited.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2024, was 34,07,21,250/- divided
into 6,81,44,250 equity shares face value of 5/- each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential
voting rights nor granted stock options nor sweat equity.
6. DEPOSITS:
During the year, the Company has not accepted any deposits under the Companies Act,
2013.
7. DIVIDEND:
The Board has decided not to recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2024.
8. DEMATERIALIZATION OF EQUITY SHARES:
The Company's equity shares are listed on BSE Limited and available for trading in both
Depositories that is National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and the Central
Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). International Security Identification Number
(ISIN) allotted by NSDL and CDSL to the Company is INE670C01026. The Dematerialization
status of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is as under:
Particulars |
No. of Shares @ 5/- each |
Percentage |
Electronic Mode |
|
|
NSDL |
6,31,08,071 |
92.61 |
CDSL |
50,36,139 |
7.39 |
Physical Mode |
0 |
0 |
Total |
6,81,44,250 |
100.00 |
9. TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
The closing balance of the retained earnings of the Company for the financial
year 2023-24, after all appropriations and adjustments, was (302.47) Lakhs.
10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Since the Company was having paid-up capital and net worth less than the threshold
provided under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations till January 18, 2024, the
Provisions of Corporate Governance were not applicable to the Company during the year.
Further in term of the first proviso to the said regulation, the Company is required to
ensure compliance within six months of such date. Hence, the Company is not required to
address Reports on Corporate Governance, certificate/s from either the auditors or
practicing Company secretaries regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance
for the year ended March 31, 2024.
11. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR
INVESTMENTS:
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section
186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Standalone Financial
Statements.
12. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND
THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has policy for Internal Financial Control System, commensurate with the
size, scale and complexity of its operations. Detailed procedural manuals are in place to
ensure that all the assets are safeguarded, protected against loss and all transactions
are authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
13. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Composition of Board of Directors as on March 31, 2024, is as follows:
Sr. No. |
DIN |
Name |
Category |
Designation |
1. |
00700881 |
Vurakaranam Rama Krishna |
Executive |
Chairman & Managing Director |
2. |
03055480 |
Venkata Ramudu Jasthi |
Independent |
Independent Director |
3. |
06622222 |
Guru Venkata Subbaraya Sharma |
Independent |
Independent Director |
|
|
Varanasi |
|
|
4. |
00036188 |
Srikant Sastri |
Independent |
Independent Director |
5. |
06527762 |
Yugandhara Rao Sunkara |
Independent |
Independent Director |
6. |
00285798 |
Rama Mohana Rao Bandlamudi |
Non-Executive |
Non-Executive Non-Independent |
|
|
|
|
Director |
7. |
07774254 |
Deepali Anantha Rao |
Non-Executive |
Non-Executive Non-Independent |
|
|
|
|
Director |
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013,
read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
the following were the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) as of March 31, 2024:
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
1. |
Vurakaranam Rama Krishna |
Chairman & Managing Director |
2. |
Apparao Ryali |
Chief Financial Officer |
There have been below changes in the Board of Directors & KMPs during the financial
year 2023-24:
1. Mr. Vurakaranam Rama Krishna (DIN: 00700881), initially appointed as a
Director (Non-Executive) on the Board of the Company. Whose designation was changed to
Chairman and managing director with the approval of shareholder in the 30th Annual General
Meeting held on September 28, 2023.
2. Mr. Guru Venkata Subbaraya Sharma Varanasi (DIN: 06622222), appointed as
an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. August
7, 2023 and regularized as regular Independent Director in the 30th Annual General Meeting
held on September 28, 2023.
3. Mr. Srikant Sastri (DIN: 00036188), appointed as an
Additional Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. August
7, 2023 and regularized as regular Independent Director in the 30th Annual
General Meeting held on September 28, 2023.
4. Mr. Rama Mohana Rao Bandlamudi (DIN: 00285798), appointed as an
Additional Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. August 7, 2023 and
regularized as regular Non-Executive Director in the 30th Annual General Meeting held on
September 28, 2023.
5. Ms. Deepali Anantha Rao (DIN: 07774254), appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. August 7, 2023 and regularized
as regular Non-Executive Director in the 30th Annual General Meeting held on
September 28, 2023.
6. Mr. Venkata Ramudu Jasthi (DIN: 03055480), appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. November 3, 2023 and
regularized as regular Independent Director on March 7, 2024 by passing a resolution
through postal ballot.
7. Mr. Yugandhara Rao Sunkara (DIN: 06527762), appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. November 3, 2023,
and regularized as regular Independent Director on March 7, 2024 by passing a resolution
through postal ballot.
8. Mr. Rajiv Agarwal, Chairman and Whole-time Director (DIN: 00929463) of
the Company, ceased to be Chairman and Whole-time Director w.e.f. September 28, 2023.
9. Mr. Ravi Sharma, Director (DIN: 02543805) was appointed as an Independent
Non-Executive Director of the Company. The office of Mr. Ravi Sharma as Non-Executive
Independent Director had been vacated due to completion of his tenure as an Independent
Director w.e.f. August 7, 2023.
10. Mrs. Pooja Kataria, Woman Director (DIN: 08189945) was appointed as an
Independent Non-Executive Woman Director of the Company. The office of Mrs. Pooja Kataria
as Non-Executive Independent
Director had vacated due to completion of her tenure as an Independent Director w.e.f.
August 7, 2023.
11. Mr. Bala Satyanarayana Ganguapati (DIN: 00509488), has resigned as Director
(Non-Executive & Independent) on the Board of the Company w.e.f. August 5, 2023.
12. Mr. Vishnu Sharma, Chief Financial Officer of the Company resigned w.e.f.
October 1, 2023.
13. Mr. Apparao Ryali has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company
w.e.f. October 1, 2023.
14. Ms. Rimika Talesara (ACS-43461) was appointed Company Secretary and Compliance
18, 2023, and resigned w.e.f. November 7, 2023.
15. Ms. Ashish Bhattad (ACS-34781) was appointed Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer w.e.f.
November 8, 2023, and resigned w.e.f. February 9, 2024.
All the Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of
independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 25
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In the
opinion of the Board, they fulfilled in the Act and theconditions of independence as
specified the Rules made there under and are independent of the management. The
declaration from the said directors is attached as Annexure - I to this Report.
14. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has put in place a system to familiarize its Independent Directors. During
the year under review, the Independent Directors were familiarized with the Company, its
business, and the senior management. Periodic presentations were made at the Board
meetings apprising the Board Members about the finer aspects of the Company's businesses,
the challenges faced/anticipated, and an overview of future business plans, including
budgets, operations, and performance of the business and relevant regulatory/legal updates
in the statutes applicable to the Company, business model of the Company, risks, and
opportunities for the businesses, strategic future outlook, and the way forward. In terms
of Clause 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, details of the Familiarization Program for Independent Directors are available on
the website of the Company at https://www.iirmholdings.in/investors/.
15. CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES AND INDEPENDENCE OF A
DIRECTOR:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has w.e.f. July formulated the criteria for
determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms of
provisions of Section 178 (3) of the Companies Act 2013 Act and Regulation 19 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Independence: In accordance with the above criteria, a Director will be considered
as an Independent Director' if he/she meet with the criteria for Independent
Director' as laid down in the Companies Act 2013 Act and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
Qualifications: A transparent Board nomination process is in place that encourages
diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective, age and gender. It is also
ensured that the Board has an appropriate blend of functional and industry expertise.
While recommending the appointment of a Director, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee considers the manner in which the function and domain expertise of the
individual will contribute to the overall skill-domain mix of the Board.
Positive Attributes: In addition to the duties as prescribed under the Companies
Act 2013, the Directors on the Board of the Company are also expected to demonstrate high
standards of ethical behavior, strong interpersonal and communication skills and soundness
of judgment. Independent Directors are also expected to abide by the Code for
Independent Directors' as outlined in Schedule IV to the Companies Act 2013.
16. NOMINATION & REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee,
framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their
remuneration. The policy is placed on the website of the Company
https://www.iirmholdings.in/investors/.
17. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As at end of Financial Year 2023-24, there were three committees of the Board, as
following:
1. Audit Committee
In terms of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, an audit committee has been
constituted. Composition of the audit committee and changes during the Financial Year
2023-24 are as follows:
Sr. No. |
Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Guru Venkata Subbaraya Sharma Varanasi* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Srikant Sastri* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
3 |
Mr. Rammohan Rao Bandlamudi## |
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
Member |
4 |
Mr. Bala Satyanarayana Ganugapati** |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
5 |
Mrs. Pooja Kataria# |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
6 |
Mr. Vurakaranam Rama Krishna@ |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Member |
*Appointed w.e.f. August 7, 2023. |
**Ceased to be chairman & member w.e.f. August 5, 2023. |
#Ceased to be member w.e.f. August 7, 2023. |
##Appointed w.e.f. November 3, 2023. |
@ Ceased to be member w.e.f. November 3, 2023. |
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
In terms of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, an nomination and remuneration
committee has been constituted. Composition of the committee and changes during the
Financial Year 2023-24 are as follows:
. Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 Mr. Srikanth Sastri* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 Mr. Guru Venkata Subbaraya Sharma Varanasi* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
3 Mr. Rammohan Rao Bandlamudi## |
Non-Executive Director |
Member |
4 Mr. Bala Satyanarayana Ganugapati** |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
5 Mrs. Pooja Kataria# |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
6 Mr. Vurakaranam Rama Krishna@ |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Member |
*Appointed w.e.f. August 7, 2023. |
**ceased to be chairman & member w.e.f. August 5, 2023. |
#ceased to be member w.e.f. August 7, 2023. |
##Appointed w.e.f. November 3, 2023. |
@ Ceased to be member w.e.f. November 3, 2023. |
3. Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee:
The Company has constituted shareholders/investor grievance committee keeping in view
the total number of shareholders, number of shares transfer, and transmission of shares.
This Committee addresses all issues and shareholders' complaints. Composition of the
shareholders/investor grievance committee and changes during the financial year 2023-24
are as follows:
Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 Mr. Srikant Sastri* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 Mr. Guru Venkata Subbaraya Sharma Varanasi* |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
3 Mr. Vurakaranam Rama Krishna |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Member |
4 Mr. Bala Satyanarayana Ganugapati** |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Chairman |
5 Mrs. Pooja Kataria# |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Member |
*Appointed w.e.f. August 7, 2023.
**ceased to be chairman & member w.e.f. August 5, 2023. #ceased to be member w.e.f.
August 7, 2023.
18. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES:
During the financial year 2023-24 Nine (9) Board Meetings, Seven (7) Audit Committee
Meetings, Four (4) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting were convened and held.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013/SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. Details of meeting held during the year given as under:
Sr. No. |
Date |
Type of Meeting |
Attendance |
1. |
April 10, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
3/5 |
2. |
April 25, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
2/5 |
3. |
May 30, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
2/5 |
4. |
June 20, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
5/5 |
5. |
July 18, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
5/5 |
6. |
August 4, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
3/5 |
7. |
September 4, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
6/6 |
8. |
November 2, 2023 |
Board Meeting |
4/5 |
9. |
January 23, 2024 |
Board Meeting |
5/7 |
10. |
April 25, 2023 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
2/3 |
11. |
May 30, 2023 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
2/3 |
12. |
August 4, 2023 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
2/3 |
13. |
August 25, 2023 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
2/3 |
14. |
September 4, 2023 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
3/3 |
15. |
November 1, 2023 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
3/3 |
16. |
January 23, 2024 |
Audit Committee Meeting |
3/3 |
17. |
July 18, 2023 |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting |
3/3 |
18. |
August 4, 2023 |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting |
2/3 |
19. |
September 4, 2023 |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting |
3/3 |
20. |
November 1, 2023 |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting |
3/3 |
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR
ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
In accordance with Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, and rule 8(2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the particulars of contracts or arrangements entered
into by the Company with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) are provided in
Form AOC-2, is attached as
Annexure II.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The provision of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Corporate Social
Responsibility shall not be applicable to companies having net worth not exceeding
500 Cr or turnover not exceeding 1,000 Cr or net profit not exceeding 5 Cr or
more during any financial year, as on the last date of the previous financial year. In
this connection, we wish to inform you that in respect of our Company as on the last
audited balance sheet as of March 31, 2023 neither the net worth exceeds 500 Cr nor
turnover exceeds 1,000 Cr nor net profit 5 Cr. Hence, the provisions of Companies Act,
2013 regarding Corporate Social Responsibility would not be applicable during the
financial year 2023-24.
21. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with Sections 134(3)(a) and 92(3) of the Act, the annual return in form
MGT-7 is placed on the website of the Company https://www.iirmholdings.in/investors/.
22. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/
ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company has 1 direct subsidiary,6 step-down subsidiaries and 1 indirect associate
Company as of March 31, 2024, there has been no material change in the nature of the
business of the subsidiaries and associate. The Company vide their special resolution
dated September 28, 2023, acquired 3,64,13,221 (99.93%) of Equity Shares of Sampada
Business Solutions Limited ("Sampada") through share swap on January 18, 2024
and consequently following subsidiaries/associate of Sampada Business Solutions Limited
became step-down subsidiaries/ associate of the Company:
Direct Subsidiary:
1. Sampada Business Solutions Limited
Step-down subsidiaries:
1. India Insure Risk Management and Insurance Broking Services Private Limited
2. IIRM Global Shared Services Private Limited (Formerly known as I Share Business
Services (India) Private Limited
3. IIRM Wellness Services Private Limited (Formerly known as Evexia Solutions Private
Limited)
4. IIRM Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore
5. IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka (Subsidiary of IIRM Holdings Pte
Ltd, Singapore)
6. IIRM Maldives (PVT) LTD, Maldives (Subsidiary of IIRM Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore)
Indirect Associate:
1. IIRM Kenya Insurance Brokers Private Limited, Kenya (Assciate of IIRM Holdings Pte
Ltd, Singapore)
As per the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate statement containing the salient features of the
financial companies in the prescribed format AOC-1 is appended as Annexure - III
The statement also provides details of the performance and financial position of each of
the subsidiaries and associate along with the changes that occurred, during the financial
year 2023-24.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed
thereunder, the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, and other documents of the
subsidiary companies are available at Company's website:
https://www.iirmholdings.in/investors/ and are not attached to the financial statements of
the Company.
23. AUDITORS & AUDITORS REPORT:
Statutory Auditor
M/s. GVSD & Co. (Firm Registration No.: 021101C)
Chartered Accountants, had appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company in casual
vacancy w.e.f. April 25, 2023 till the conclusion of 30th Annual General meeting. M/s.
GVSD & Co. resigned as statutory auditors of the Company w.e.f. September 28, 2023.
M/s. Seshachalam & Co., (Firm Registration No. 003714S), Chartered Accountants,
were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 30th Annual General Meeting of
the Company held on September 28, 2023 for a period of five (5) years from the conclusion
of the 30th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 35th Annual General Meeting
of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
Statutory Audit Report
The Statutory Audit Report (Standalone & Consolidated) for the financial year ended
on March 31, 2024 is part of this Annual Report. The Board has duly reviewed the Statutory
Auditor's Report on the Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024 and has noted that the
same does not have any reservation, qualifiation or adverse remarks.
Cost Auditor
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 the Company is not required to appoint cost auditor for the
Financial Year 2023-24.
Cost Audit Report
Pursuant to Section 148(1) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 Company is not required to prepare Cost Audit Report for
the Financial Year 2023-24.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9
of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board
of Directors of the Company had appointed M/s. SPV & Company, Company
Secretaries, Hyderabad to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year
ended March 31, 2024.
Secretarial Auditors' Report
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial yearendedonMarch31,2024isannexed as Annexure
- IV. The Board has duly reviewed the Secretarial Audit Report for the year ended
March 31, 2024 on the Compliances according to the provisions of Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and has noted that during the year, the report has the following
remarks:
. Remarks |
Explanation/Comments |
1. Filings under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules |
The Company is the process of |
and regulations made thereunder to extent of Foreign Direct Investment,
applicable forms with the RBI. filing |
|
Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial borrowings are |
|
pending |
|
2. Compliance under regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board |
Complied, except filing Disclosure |
of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
2011: |
of encumbered shares by |
|
Ms. Anupma Agarwal and Ms. Indu |
|
Bala Agarwal in their capacity as |
|
Promoters of the Company. The |
|
Company is taking necessary |
|
steps to reclassify them from |
|
promoters category to public |
|
category. Company did not receive |
|
the declaration from the said |
|
promoter. |
3. SDD Software as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition |
SDD Software was not fully |
of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992: |
implemented and the Company |
|
had taken steps to implement |
|
the same as required under the |
|
regulations. |
4. Delay in filing under the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Issue of |
The delay was due to technical |
Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009: |
reasons in filing of listing |
|
application for allotment equity |
|
shares. |
5. The appointed Statutory Auditors under the previous Management, |
These are legacy matters |
M/s. GVSD & Co., Chartered Accountants do not hold a valid Peer
Review |
descending from the times the |
Certificate besides there being delay in disclosure to stock exchange |
Company was run by the previous |
regarding Resignation, Appointment of Statutory Auditors, newspaper |
management. |
advertisement for Q1 & Q2 of 2023-24, Reconciliation of Share Capital |
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Audit Report for Q1 of 2023-24, SEBI Penalty letter dated March 20, 2024. |
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Also, statement of deviation(s) or variation(s) not filed for Q1 & Q2
of 2023- |
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24. There were few forms filed with Registrar of Companies (RoC) with |
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additional fees. |
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6. Mr. Yugandhara Rao Sunkara was appointed as Non-Executive Director
and Independent Director of the Company effective from November 3, 2023. |
The Company is in process to take appropriate action. |
His directorship as an Independent Director is compromised on acquisition |
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of Sampada Business Solutions Limited by the Company after January 18, |
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2024, in terms of Regulation 16(1)(b)(vi)(A) of SEBI (LODR) Regulation
2015 |
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and section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. |
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Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report under Regulation 24A of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 was not applicable to the Company for the year under review.
Internal Auditors
M/s. Nandyala & Associates, internal auditors of the Company for the year were
appointed on September 4, 2023 and issued the internal audit report for the financial year
2023-24.
24. 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.
25. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal
conduct of business operations. To maintain these standards, the Company encourages its
employees who have concerns about suspected misconduct to come forward and express these
concerns without fear of punishment or unfair treatment. The Company has adopted a Whistle
Blower policy to establish a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report
concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Codes of
conduct or ethics policy. The Whistle Blower Policy has been placed on website of the
Company at https://www.iirmholdings.in/ investors/.
26. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view
to regulate trading in securities by designated persons of the Company. The Code requires
preclearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of
Company shares by the designated persons while in possession of unpublished price
sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the trading
window is closed. The Board is responsible for the implementation of the Code of Conduct
forPreventionofInsiderTrading. t equipment wherever necessary All Directors and the
designated persons have confirmed compliance with the Code.
27. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS technology The Company has devised proper systems to
ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by
the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
28. CREDIT RATING
The Company has not obtained ratings from any credit rating agency during the financial
year 2023-24.
29. INSURANCE
The properties and assets of the Company are adequately insured.
30. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company do not have implemented any Employee Benefit Schemes/Plans as at the end of
the financial year 2023-24.
31. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED
BY THE REGULATORS OR COURT OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND
COMPANY'S OPERATION IN FUTURE:
At the beginning of the year, the shares of the Company were suspended on BSE for
trading. the Company had received In-principal Approval from BSE for revocation of
suspension of shares of the Company and the Company had received the final approval of BSE
on April 10, 2023.
There were no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts having
competent jurisdiction, which could have an impact on the business of the Company under
the going concern concept.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION
The Company's (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors')
Rules, 1998, require the disclosure of particulars regarding Conservation of Energy in
Form-A and Technology Absorption in Form-B prescribed by the Rules. During the year the
Company was not involved in any manufacturing activities, which require consumption of
energy or technology absorption.
Conservation of Energy:
The Company have implemented measures to reduce and conserve energy consumption. This
includes the use of . energy-
Technology Absorption:
The Company is in consultancy business and therefore, specific adaptations and
innovation will be taken care of/implemented, wherever required.
Research & Development: |
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1. Specific areas in which Research and Development carried out by the
Company. |
NIL |
2. Benefit derived as a result of the above Research and Development. |
NIL |
3. Future plan of action. |
NIL |
4. Expenditure on Research and development. |
NIL |
Foreign Exchange Earning/Outgo
During the year under review, the Company has not entered into any transaction in
foreign currency.
33. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has been addressing various risks impacting the Company and 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 prioritized based on severity, likelihood and effectiveness of current
detection. Such risks are reviewed by the senior management periodically.
34. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other detail as required under Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure - V. Statement containing
particulars of top 10 employees and particulars of employees as required under Section 197
(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is not applicable to the Company for the financial
year 2023-24.
35. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS COMMITTEES AND OF
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation
of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the
working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and other
Compliance Committees.
36. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company did not have any fund lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of last seven
years. Therefore, no funds are required to be transferred to Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF).
37. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required by Regulation 34(2)(e) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 of Stock Exchange, the Management Discussion and Analysis
Report is enclosed as a part of this report.
38. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
The Provision of Regulation 34 of the SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015 for requirement of
preparing the Business Responsibility and Sustainability are not applicable to the Company
for the financial year 2023-24.
39. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT
WORKPLACE
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in
line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under. The Policy aims to
provide protection to employees at the workplace and prevent and redress complaints of
sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of
providing a safe working and environment, where employees feel secure. The Company has
also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee, known as the Prevention of Sexual
Harassment (POSH) Committee, to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment and recommend
appropriate action.
During the year under review no complaint of sexual harassment was raised. The Company
is committed to providing a healthy environment for all its employees conducive to work
without the fear of prejudice and gender bias.
40. DISCLOSURE RELATED TO INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 AND ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT
The Company affirms that for the year ended on March 31, 2024, there were no
proceedings, either filed by the Company or against the Company pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, before the National Company Law Tribunal or any
other court. There was no instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial
institution.
41. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanation obtained by them, make the following statement in terms of
clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of Companies Act 2013 that: a) In the
preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended on March 31, 2024, the
applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating
to material departures.
b) The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as of March 31, 2024, 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 and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; 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
42. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Board of Directors thank the Company's bankers/financial institutions, creditors,
stock exchanges, RTA, the shareholders and all other stakeholders for the continued
support and co-operation and assistance extended by them to the Company and look forward
for their continued support.
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On behalf of the Board |
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For IIRM Holdings India Limited |
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(Formerly known as Sudev Industries Limited) |
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Rama Mohana Rao Bandlamudi |
Vurakaranam Rama Krishna |
Place: Hyderabad |
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
Chairman and Managing Director |
Date: July 29, 2024 |
DIN: 00285798 |
DIN: 00700881 |