Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Company's Thirty-Eighth
Annual Report and the Company's Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial
Statement for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
(Figures in ' Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Current Year |
Previous Year |
Current Year |
Previous Year |
|
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
Revenue from operations |
31,671.81 |
6,768.92 |
95,843.74 |
38,029.90 |
Other Income |
9,223.48 |
1,337.53 |
13,531.67 |
1,677.24 |
Total Income |
40,895.29 |
8,106.45 |
1,09,375.41 |
39,707.14 |
Expenses |
31,867.64 |
7,045.94 |
88,100.17 |
33,714.61 |
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional item |
9,027.65 |
1,060.51 |
21,275.24 |
5,992.53 |
Exceptional Item |
|
|
|
(250.00) |
Profit/(Loss) before tax |
9,027.65 |
1,060.51 |
21,275.24 |
5742.53 |
Tax expenses |
1,803.99 |
|
3,795.32 |
1,239.64 |
Profit/(Loss) after tax |
7,223.66 |
1060.51 |
17,479.92 |
4,502.89 |
Share of Profit/(Loss) of associate |
|
|
0.10 |
2,267.74 |
Profit/(Loss) for the Period |
7,223.66 |
1,060.51 |
17,480.02 |
6,770.63 |
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) |
1,99,620.07 |
42,740.48 |
50,235.35 |
24,109.92 |
Total Comprehensive Income of the Year |
2,06,843.73 |
43,800.99 |
67,715.37 |
30,880.55 |
On Standalone Basis
The Company has a net profit of ' 7,223.66 lakhs for the year
under review as against ' 1,060.51 lakhs profit in the last year. The total Income
of the Company for the year under review was ' 40,895.29 lakhs as against ' 8,106.45
lakhs during the last year.
On Consolidated Basis
The Company has consolidated net profit of '17,480.02 lakhs for
the year under review as against ' 6,770.63 lakhs profit in the last year. The
total consolidated income of the Company was ' 1,09,375.41 lakhs for the year under
review as against ' 39,707.14 lakhs during the last year.
CHANGE IN NAME
The name of the Company was changed from "Shree Global Tradefin
Limited" to "Lloyds Enterprises Limited" w.e.f. 06th September,
2023. All the documents bearing the old name of the Company have been altered accordingly.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Schedule V of the
Regulations, a separate section on the Management Discussion and Analysis Report
("MDAR"), which includes details on the state of affairs of the Company forms
part of this Annual Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (hereinafter "SEBI (LODR)
Regulations") read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/ CIR/2021/562 dated May
10, 2021, the Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR") describing
the various initiatives taken by the Board of Directors of the Company from an
Environmental, Social and Governance perspective forms part of this Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, its associates
and subsidiaries, prepared in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable
Indian Accounting Standards along with all relevant documents and the Auditors'
Report form part of this Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial Statements presented by
the Company include the financial results of its associate and subsidiaries.
The Financial Statements as stated above are also available on the
website of the Company at www.llovdsenterorises.in
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
As on 31st March, 2024, the Company has 02 (Two) Subsidiary
Companies viz., "Lloyds Engineering Works Limited (formerly known as Lloyds Steels
Industries Limited)", "Lloyds Realty Developers Limited (formerly
known as Aristo Realty Developers Limited)", and 02 (Two) Step down
Subsidiaries Companies viz., "Simon Developers and Infrastructure Private
Limited" and "Indrajit Properties Private Limited."
The Company has 01 Associate company as on 31st March, 2024
namely "Cunni Realty and Developers Private Limited."
Pursuant to acquisition of shares of Lloyds Realty Developers Limited (formerly
known as Aristo Realty Developers Limited) by the Company, the subsidiaries and
associate of the former company have become the step-down subsidiaries and associate
companies of our Company.
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 34(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, we have prepared the consolidated
financial statements of the Company, which form part of this Annual Report.
Further, a statement containing the salient features of the financial
statements of our associate and subsidiaries in the prescribed format AOC-1 is appended as
"Annexure A" to
the Board's report. The statement also provides details of the
performance and financial position of the associate.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid - up equity capital of the Company as on 31st March,
2024 was 1,27,21,26,621. The said shares are listed on BSE Limited. There was no change in
the paid - up capital of the Company during 2023-24.
Preferential issue of Equity Shares
The Company has not issued any Preferential issue of Equity Shares.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES
As on 31st March 2024, there are 1,27,17,87,031 Equity
Shares dematerialized through depositories viz. National Securities Depository Limited and
Central Depository Services (India) Limited, which represents about 99.97% of the total
issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to recommend the dividend of Rs. 0.10/-
(10%) per equity share of face value of Re. 1/- each for the financial year 2023-24, for
the approval of the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to general
reserves for the financial year 2023-2024.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
During the year under review, the Company has amended its object clause
to add the following new objects:
1. To undertake the business as general traders and merchants, and buy,
sell, export, import, deal in commodities, goods, things, contracts of all types, to deal
in any commodity market, commodity exchange, spot exchange, for itself or for others,
transaction in the nature of hedging, spot trading, forward commodity contracts, rate
swaps, commodity future/ swaps, commodity options, futures and options and in derivatives
of all the commodities, whether for the purpose of trading, hedging, arbitrage, or any
other purpose, whether in India or abroad and to undertake the activity of warehousing and
processing as may be required for the aforesaid purpose(s).
2. To carry on the business of builders, contractors, erectors,
constructors of buildings, houses, apartment structures or residential, office,
industrial, institutional or commercial or developers of co-operative housing societies,
developers of housing schemes, townships, holiday resorts, hotels, motels and in
particular preparing of building sites, constructing, reconstructing, erecting, altering,
improving, enlarging, developing, decorating furnishing and maintaining of structures
f?ats, houses, factories, shops, offices, garages, warehouses,
buildings, works, workshops, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, godowns and other
commercial educational purposes and conveniences to purchases for development, houses
buildings, structures and other properties of any tenure and any interest thereto and
purchase, sell and deal in freehold and leasehold land and in purchase, sell, lease, hire,
exchange or otherwise deal in land and house's property and other property whether
real or personal and to turn the same into account as may seem expedient and to carry on
business as developers and land buildings immovable properties and real estates by
constructing, reconstructing, altering, improving, decorating, furnishing, and maintaining
offices, f?ats, houses, factories warehouse, shops, wharves buildings works and
conveniences and by consolidating, connecting and subdividing immovable properties and by
leasing and disposing off the same.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments, which have occurred
between the end of the financial year and the date of the Report which have affected the
financial position of the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The year under review saw the following changes to the Board of
Directors ("Board").
Mr. Rajesh Gupta (DIN: 00028379)
Mr. Rajesh Gupta retired by rotation, and being eligible, was
re-appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director by the shareholders of the Company at
the Annual General Meeting held on 18th July, 2023 for a period of 05 (five)
years from 01st January, 2024 till 31st December, 2028. During the
year, he expressed his desire to retire from the position of Chairman and Managing
Director of the Company, due to pre-occupation, while continuing to be a Member of the
Board of the Company from the close of business hours of 07th August, 2023. The
Board took note of the same in the Board Meeting held on 08th August, 2023.
Further, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, he was
appointed as an Additional Non- executive Director (related to the promoter group) in the
Board Meeting held on 08th August, 2023 and subsequently, he was appointed as a
Non-executive Director of the Company in the Postal Ballot via remote e-voting conducted
by the Company on 01st October, 2023.
Mr. Babulal Agarwal (DIN 00029389)
During the year, Mr. Rajesh Gupta expressed his desire to resign as the
Chairman and Managing Director of the Company, due to pre-occupation. Therefore, on
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mr. Babulal Agarwal was
appointed as an Additional Executive Director (related to the promoter group) designated
as the Chairman & Managing Director of the
Company in the Board Meeting held on 08th August, 2023 and
subsequently appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company in the Postal
Ballot via remote e-voting conducted by the Company on 01st October, 2023 for a
term of 05 (five) consecutive years w.e.f. 08th August, 2023 up to 07th
August, 2028.
Ms. Mohinder Anand (DIN: 08156946)
During the year, on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, Ms. Mohinder Anand was re-appointed as a Non-executive Independent Director of
the Company for a period of 05 (five) years w.e.f. 26th June, 2023 to 25th
June, 2028 in the Board meeting held on 27th April, 2023 and the members
approved the said appointment vide an Ordinary Resolution passed in the Annual General
Meeting of the Company held on 18th July, 2023. The Board also received the
declaration of independence from Ms. Mohinder Anand.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL Mrs. Kumari Rachna (ACS 37777)
During the year, Mrs. Kumari Rachna (ACS 37777) tendered her
resignation from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, due
to further future growth, w.e.f. 01st August, 2023.
Ms. Pranjal Mahapure (ACS 69408)
In view of resignation of Mrs. Kumari Rachna (ACS 37777) as the Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 01st August, 2023, the
Board at its meeting held on 08th August, 2023 appointed Ms. Pranjal Mahapure
(ACS 69408) as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, upon due
recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company are Mr. Babulal Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr.
Viresh Sohoni, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Pranjal Mahapure, Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the
best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that:
1. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures from the same;
2. 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 at 31st
March, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
3. the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act
for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting
fraud and other irregularities;
4. the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern' basis;
5. the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; and
6. the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD AND COMMITTEES
Board Meetings
The Board met 07 (seven) times during the financial year 2023-24 on 27th
April, 2023, 07th June, 2023, 08th August, 2023, 22nd
September, 2023, 26th October, 2023, 06th December, 2023 and 23rd
January, 2024. The details of the meeting are provided in the Corporate Governance Report
that forms part of this Annual Report. The maximum interval between any two meetings did
not exceed 120 days as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013.
Committees of the Board
As on 31st March, 2024, the Board had 04 (Four) Committees
which are mandatory under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Regulations and
Disclosure Requirements), 2015, viz: Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee, and Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee. Also, for the purpose of ensuring that the Company's investments are
managed in a way that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives, the
Company has formed an Investment Committee during the year. A detailed note on the
composition of the Board and its Statutory Committees is provided in the Corporate
Governance Report that forms part of this Annual Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the corporate governance requirements as prescribed in the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, the annual evaluation of the Board of
Directors, individual directors and Committees was conducted.
The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the
Directors based on 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 based on criteria such as the composition of
committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The above criteria are broadly 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, performance of
non-independent directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was
evaluated, taking into account the views of other directors. The Directors were satisfied
with the overall corporate governance standards, Board performance and effectiveness. The
performance evaluation of all the Independent directors was done by the entire Board of
Directors of the Company, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors
confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 16 (1) (b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Independent Directors
have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstances or situations which exist or
may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their
duties.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the
circumstances which may affect their status as independent directors of the Company and
the Board is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency
in terms of Section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules thereunder) of
all Independent Directors on the Board. In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014, Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed about their enrolment in the
data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate
affairs.
In the opinion of the Board all the Independent Directors including
Independent Directors appointed during the year, if any, are persons of integrity and have
expertise and experience in their relevant fields. Further, all the independent directors
have cleared the proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the Indian Institute of
Corporate Affairs.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has formulated a Programme for Familiarization of
Independent Directors with regard to their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company,
nature of the industry in which the Company operates etc.
The details of such Familiarization Programme conducted during the
financial year 2023-24 can be accessed on the company's website at https://www.llovdsenterorises.in/
Meeting of Independent Directors
During the year under review, the Independent Directors met 02 (two)
times, on 25th April, 2023 and 23rd January, 2024, inter alia, to:
Date of Meeting |
Purpose |
25th April, 2023 |
Open Offer |
23rd January, 2024 |
a) Review the performance of Non- Independent Directors, and
the Board of Directors as a whole; |
|
b) Review the performance of the Chairman of the Company,
taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors. |
|
c) Assess the quality, content and timeliness of tlow of
information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board
to effectively and reasonably perform its duties. |
All the Independent Directors were present at these meetings. The
observations made by the Independent Directors have been adopted and put into force.
VARIOUS COMPANY'S POLICIES
In accordance with the provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations and
the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has formulated and implemented the following
policies. All the Policies are available on Company's website (httos-J/www.llovdsenterorises.inA
under the heading "Corporate Policies". The policies are reviewed periodically
by the Board and updated based on need and requirements.
Whistle Blower & Vigil Mechanism Policy
The Company has established a vigil mechanism/ whistle blower policy as
per Section 177 (9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, for the directors and employees of the Company, to report their genuine
concerns. The Board has adopted the policy to deal with instances of fraud or
mismanagement, if any. The policy also provides for adequate safeguards against
victimization of directors, or employees or any other person who has availed the mechanism
and also provides for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in
appropriate or exceptional cases. It is affirmed that no person has been denied access to
the Audit Committee.
The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company includes in its scope, any
instances related to Insider Trading and also provides access to the employees of the
Company, to report the instances of leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information or
suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.
Mr. Rajesh Gupta, Director of the Company, has been designated as the
"Whistle Blowing Officer" for various matters related to Vigil Mechanism.
The Whistle Blower & Vigil Mechanism policy can be accessed on the
company's website at https://www.llovdsenterorises.in/
Policy for Related Party Transactions
In line with the requirements of Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions for
identification and monitoring of such transactions. The policy regulates all transactions
taking place between the Company and its related parties, in accordance with the
applicable provisions. The related party transactions are placed before the Board for
their approval/ noting as the case may be.
The policy on Related Party Transaction can be accessed on the
company's website at https://www.llovdsenterorises.in/
Code of conduct for Director(s) and S?nior Management Personnel
The Company has laid down a Code of Conduct for all the Directors and
the Senior Management of the Company which is available at https://Www.llovdsenterorises.in/
All the Directors and Senior Management of the Company have affirmed
compliance with the Code for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024. A
declaration to this effect signed by the Managing Director of the Company is annexed to
the Report.
Risk Management Policy
The Company has formulated the Risk Management policy in compliance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, to
identify risks and minimize their adverse impact on business and strive to create
transparency.
The policy helps to identify the various elements of risks faced by the
Company, which in the opinion of the Board, threatens the existence of the Company.
The Risk Management Policy can be accessed on the company's
website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
In line with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Company has in place a Nomination
& Remuneration Policy which provides for the processes relating to selection,
appointment and remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel and senior management
employees including other matters as provided. It also provides for effective evaluation
of performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors.
Kindly refer to the section on Corporate Governance, under the head,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee' for matters relating to constitution,
meetings, functions of the Committee and the remuneration policy formulated by this
Committee.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy can be accessed on the
company's website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Policy for Determination of Materiality of an Event or Information
In line with the requirements of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the
Company has formulated a policy for determination of materiality-based events.
The Policy for Determination of materiality of an event or information
policy can be accessed on the company's website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Policy on Preservation of Documents
In line with the requirements of Regulation 9 of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, the Company has adopted the policy on preservation of the documents.
The policy on preservation of documents can be accessed on the
company's website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Insider Trading -Code of Conduct
Pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015,
(hereinafter "SEBI PIT Regulations") the Company has adopted the Insider Trading
Code. The Code provides framework for dealing with the securities of Company in a mandated
manner.
The above Insider Trading-code of conduct can be accessed on the
company's website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Policy for Procedure of Inquiry in Case of Leak of Unpublished Price
Sensitive Information ("UPSI")
Pursuant to SEBI PIT Regulations, the Company has formulated a written
policy and procedure for:
1. inquiry in case of leak of unpublished price sensitive information
for initiating appropriate action on becoming aware of leak of unpublished price sensitive
information;
2. informing the Board promptly of such leaks, inquiries and results of
such inquiries.
Pursuant to this regulation, the Company has adopted the Policy for
Procedure of Inquiry in Case of Leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
("UPSI"), which can be accessed on the Company's website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished
Price Sensitive Information
Pursuant to SEBI PIT Regulations, the Company has formulated the Code
of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
which includes therein the policy for determination of "Legitimate purposes for
sharing UPSI".
The code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of the
Unpublished Price Sensitive Information can be accessed on the company's website at https://www.llovdsentemrises.in/
Policy on Material Subsidiary
In line with the requirements of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the
Company has formulated a policy for determination of Material Subsidiary which can be
accessed on the company's website at https://www.llovdsenterprises.in/
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee in compliance with the provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The brief details
of CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Annual Report.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (hereinafter "CSR
Policy") of the Company has been prepared pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the CSR Rules. The CSR policy serves as a referral document for all CSR
related activities at the Company. The CSR Policy relates to the activities to be
undertaken by the Company as specified in schedule VII and other amendments/circulars
thereon to the Companies Act, 2013.
The CSR Policy can be accessed on the company's website at https://www.llovdsenterorises.in/
The disclosures with respect to CSR activities are given in "Annexure
B".
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has taken adequate steps to ensure that all the mandatory
provisions of Corporate Governance as prescribed under SEBI (LODR) Regulations are
complied with. As per Regulation 34(3) Read with Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, a
separate section on corporate governance, together with a certif?cate from the
Company's Statutory Auditors, forms part of this Report.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditor
The Shareholders of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held on
29th September, 2021 appointed M/S/ Todarwal & Todarwal LLP (Firm Registration No.
111009W/ W100231) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 05 (Five) Years
from the conclusion of the 35th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of
the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the Year 2026.
Statutory Audit Report
During the financial year 2023-24, there is no fraud occurred, noticed
and/or reported by the Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended from time to time).
The observations made by the Statutory Auditor in their Audit Report
read with the relevant notes thereof as stated in the Notes to the Audited Financial
Statements of Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 are
self-explanatory and being devoid of any reservation(s), qualification(s) or adverse
remark(s) etc. do not cali for any further information(s)/ explanation(s) or comments from
the Board under Section 134(3)(f)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has
appointed M/s Mitesh J. shah & Associates (Membership No. 10070 CP No. 12891) as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year
2023-24.
Secretarial Audit Report
As required under provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the report in respect of the Secretarial Audit carried out by M/s Mitesh J. Shah &
Associates., Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. 10070 CP No. 12891), in Form
MR-3 for the FY 2023-24 is annexed hereto marked as "Annexure C" and
forms part of this Report. The said Secretarial Audit Report being devoid of any
reservation(s), adverse remark(s) and qualification(s) etc. does not call for any further
explanation(s)/ information or comment(s) from the Board under Section 134(3) (f)(ii) of
the Companies Act, 2013.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The maintenance of cost accounts and records as prescribed under
section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements
as designed and implemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no
material or serious observations has been received from the Statutory Auditors and the
Internal Auditors of the Company, on the inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEE GIVEN AND
SECURITIES PROVIDED
During the year under review, the Company has made investment in
accordance with section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, the Company has not given
any loan or guarantee during the financial year 2023-2024.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Particulars of contracts or arrangements or transactions with related
party referred to in section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed form AOC-2,
are enclosed with this report as "Annexure D".
There were no materially significant related party transactions entered
by the Company which may have a potential conflict with the interest of Company. All
related party transaction(s) are first placed before Audit Committee for approval and
thereafter such transactions are also placed before the Board for seeking their approval.
The details of Related Party Transactions, as required pursuant to respective Indian
Accounting Standards, have been stated in Note No. 34 to the Audited Standalone Financial
Statements of the Company which form a part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended are annexed
hereto marked as "Annexure E" and forms part of this report.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE SCHEME
The Company has not issued any shares pursuant to Employee Stock Option
Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme during the year under review, and hence, no
information as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 is furnished.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights
during the year under review, and hence, no information as per provisions of Rule 4(4) of
the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO SWEAT EQUITY SHARES
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year
under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 8(13) of the Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company confirms compliance with the applicable requirements of
Secretarial Standards 1 and 2 specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
("ICSI").
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company neither accepted any deposits
nor there were any amounts outstanding at the beginning of the year which were classified
as Deposits' in terms of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 and hence, the requirement for furnishing of
details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the Companies Act,
2013 is not applicable.
DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No significant and material orders have been passed by any Regulator or
Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Company's
operations in future.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Disclosures in relation to the sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 have been provided in the Report on
Corporate Governance and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING
AND OUTGO
The Information on conservation of energy and technology absorption in
accordance with provisions of section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with
Rule 8 of Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 is not required since the Company is not a
manufacturing Company.
There were no foreign exchange earnings and out go during the year.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies
Act, 2013, copies of the Annual Returns of the Company prepared in accordance with Section
92(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 & Rule 12 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 are placed on the website of the Company and
is accessible on the website of the Company i.e. httos://www.llovdsenterorises.in/.
LISTING FEES
The listing fees for the financial year 2024-2025 have been paid duly
paid to BSE Limited.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation and
gratitude for the assistance and generous support extended by all Government authorities,
Stock exchange, Depositories, Financial Institutions, Banks, Customers and Vendors during
the year under review. Your Directors also wish to express their immense appreciation for
the devotion, commitment and contribution shown by the employees of the company while
discharging their duties.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Lloyds Enterprises Limited |
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(Formerly known as Shree Global Tradefin Limited) |
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Sd/- |
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Babulal Agarwal |
Date: 03rd May, 2024 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Place: Mumbai |
DIN: 00029389 |