To
The Members,
Shree Pacetronix Limited,
Plot No 15, Sector-II,
Industrial Area, Pithampur District Dhar,(M.P.)-454775
Your Directors have immense pleasure in presenting 36th Board's Report of Shree
Pacetronix Limited, together with the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial
Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
1. State of Affairs, Financial Performance and Future Outlook:
a. Financial Performance
The financial highlights and summarized financial results of the Company are given
below:
(In Rupees Hundred)
|
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
PARTICULARS |
Year ended 2023-2024 |
Year ended 2022- 2023 |
Year ended 2023-2024 |
Year ended 2022- 2023 |
Revenue from operations |
22,04,050.40 |
20,19,351.65 |
22,04,050.40 |
20,25,546.43 |
Other Income |
13,588.79 |
8,708.81 |
14065.31 |
9,153.90 |
Total Expenses [excluding interest & depreciation] |
16,37,031.45 |
14,80,787.38 |
16,24,137.71 |
14,85,113.10 |
Profit before Interest, Depreciation & Tax |
5,80,607.74 |
5,47,273.08 |
5,93,978.00 |
5,49,587.23 |
Less: Depreciation |
81,957.27 |
62,861.54 |
95,235.07 |
62,862.70 |
Less: Interest |
36,369.38 |
24,690.86 |
36,497.24 |
24,690.860 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
4,62,281.09 |
4,59,720.68 |
4,62,245.69 |
4,62,033.67 |
Less: Tax Expenses |
|
|
|
|
Current Tax |
1,33,590.95 |
1,43,803.25 |
1,33,590.95 |
1,44,302.09 |
Deferred Tax |
(7144.70) |
(8,842.90) |
(7153.90) |
(8,235.00) |
Net Profit/ (Loss) after Tax |
3,35,834.83 |
3,24,760.32 |
3,35,808.64 |
3,25,966.58 |
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
Equity Holders |
- |
- |
3,35,808.64 |
3,25,965.53 |
Non-controlling interest |
- |
- |
0.00 |
1.05 |
Add: Amount brought forward from Last Year |
5,46,867.23 |
2,22,106.90 |
5,34,553.22 |
2,08,587.69 |
Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet |
8,82,702.07 |
5,46,867.23 |
870,361.85 |
5,34,553.22 |
The Company's financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 are the financial
statements prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS) notified under
the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended from time to time and
as applicable.
Standalone: During the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2024, your
Company has achieved on standalone basis an operational turnover and other income of Rs.
2217.64 Lakhs as against an operational turnover and other income of Rs. 2028.06 Lakhs in
the previous Financial Year and the Profit after Tax of Rs. 335.83 Lakhs as against Profit
after Tax of Rs. 324.76 Lakhs in the previous Financial Year.
b. Performance of Subsidiary and overall contribution to the performance of the Company
The Company has one subsidiary named 'Shree Coratomic Limited'. On consolidated basis,
your Company has achieved operational turnover and other income of Rs. 2218.11 Lakhs as
against an operational turnover and other income of Rs. 2034.70 Lakhs in the previous
Financial Year and the Profit after Tax of Rs. 335.81 Lakhs as against Profit after Tax of
Rs.325.70 Lakhs in the previous Financial Year. The Company and its subsidiary on its
standalone basis reported Profits during the year and there overall performance has
increased as against the previous financial year.
c. Operations And Future Outlook
The global pacemakers market is experiencing growth driven by an aging population,
increasing prevalence of cardiac conditions, and advancements in healthcare technology.
Government initiatives, including enhanced reimbursement policies worldwide, are further
shaping this sector. This evolving landscape presents significant opportunities for
pacemaker manufacturers globally. By focusing on innovation, expanding into emerging
markets, and forming strategic partnerships, your company can lead in cardiac treatment,
driving growth and benefiting patients globally.
In India, the majority of market players are international companies, leading to
intense competition. Our company aims to expand its footprint significantly in the Indian
market in the coming years while also serving international markets, contributing to
saving foreign exchange. Our commitment to growth includes prioritizing revenue
enhancement, cost efficiency, and improving overall margins, all while fulfilling our
responsibility towards societal welfare.
We have achieved a milestone of over 1,00,500 implants in India and beyond, thanks to
our strong emphasis on research and development and our mission to serve our communities.
The government's "vocal for local" initiative underscores the importance of
local brands achieving global recognition. India, with its rapid growth and significant
market potential, particularly in medical devices, aligns with our more than 30 years of
experience and our dedication to the "Make in India" and self-reliance vision.
Supportive measures from the Indian government, such as promoting indigenous
manufacturing of advanced medical devices and production-linked incentive schemes, are set
to further boost the domestic medical devices market's growth trajectory.
d. Change in nature of Business
During the year there was no change in business activity of the company.
e. Changes in Share Capital
During the Financial Year 2023-2024 there was no change in capital structure of the
Company. The paid up equity capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Rs.
3,59,94,000/- (Rupees Three Crores Fifty Nine Lakhs and Ninety Four Thousand Only) divided
into 35,99,400 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. During the year under review, the Company
has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock option or
sweat equity shares. None of the Directors of the company hold instruments convertible
into equity shares of the Company.
f. Revision of Annual Financial Statements
There was no case of revision in financial statements during the year.
2. Transfer to Reserves
During the year the Company has not transferred any amount to the general reserves or
any other reserves as the Company retains the entire amount of profits as retained
earnings.
3. Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any Dividend for the year under review.
4. Deposits
During the year under review, the Company did not accept any deposits within the
meaning of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further, the Company has not accepted any deposit or
loans in contravention of the provisions of the Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and
the Rules made there under.
5. Material changes and commitments after the end of Financial Year
Further there are no other material changes and commitments affecting financial
position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
company to which financial statements relate and as on date of this report.
6. Annual Return
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as
amended from time to time, the Annual Return of the Company for Financial Year 2023-24 is
available on the Company's website at weblink https://www.pacetronix.com/investor-corner/other-shareholders-information/.
7. Subsidiary, Associate Companies or Joint Ventures of the Company Subsidiary:
The Company has one Indian subsidiary "Shree Coratomic Limited"
(CIN:U33112MP1995PLC008917). In accordance with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, a
separate statement containing salient features of the financial statement of the
subsidiary of the Company forms part of Annual Report in the prescribed Form AOC-1 as
Annexure I.
Further, the Company has also formulated a policy for determining 'material' subsidiary
which is available on the website of the Company at www.pacetronix.com.
Associate Company or Joint Venture: The Company does not have any joint venture or
associate Company at the beginning or closing or any time during the year 2023-2024.
8. Consolidated Financial Statements
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiary, which forms part of this Annual Report is
prepared in accordance with the relevant Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS) as per the
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended and notified under Section
133, as applicable along with other relevant provisions of the Act.
During the year under review, no Company has become or ceased to be a subsidiary of the
Company.
In terms of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the ActO, the Financial Statements
of the subsidiary and related detailed information will be kept at the Registered Office
of the Company and also at the registered office of the Subsidiary Company and will be
available to the members of the Company on their request. They are also available on the
website of the Company at www.pacetronix.com.
9. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with Related Parties
During the financial year 2023-2024, all contracts/ arrangements/ transactions entered
into by the Company with its related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit
Committee and the Board. Prior omnibus approvals were obtained from the Audit Committee
for related party transactions which were of repetitive nature, entered in the ordinary
course of business and on an arm's length basis. No transaction with any related party was
in conflict with the interest of the Company.
All Related Party Transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on
an arm's length basis, in the ordinary course of business and were in compliance with the
applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the ActO and the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
There are no material contracts or arrangements or transactions during the year. Thus,
the disclosure in Form AOC-2 under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
The Company has adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy and the same is uploaded on
the Company's website https://www.pacetronix.com/investor-corner/policies/.
Suitable disclosures as required under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS-24) have
been made in the Note- 38 to the Standalone financial statements.
10. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
At the year ended 31stMarch, 2024, the Board of Directors comprised of two
Executive directors and Four Non-Executive Independent Directors, which includes two
Independent Women Director. The Company has one Chief Financial Officer and a Company
Secretary.
Independent Directors:
The Independent Directors on the Board of the Company comprise of Mr. Shushil Kumar
Patni (DIN : 00245754), Ms. Manali Tongia (DIN: 09542172), Ms. Somya Chhabra(DIN:09597296)
and Mr. Chandragupt Jain (DIN : 10262427) as on year ended 31st March 2024.
However, Mr. Sushil Kumar Patni, Non- Executive Independent Director, ceased to be
Director of the Company upon completion of term on closure of the business hours on March
31, 2024.
Declaration by Independent Directors
All Independent Directors of the Company have furnished a declaration pursuant to
Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 affirming compliance to the criteria of
Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and
there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent
Director during the year. Independent Directors have also submitted declaration that they
have registered themselves on the online data bank of Indian Institute of Corporate
Affairs (IICA) in accordance with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019.
Based on the declaration(s) of Independent Directors, the Board of Directors recorded
its opinion that all Independent Directors are independent of the Management and have
fulfilled the conditions as specified in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there
under and as per Regulation 25 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation, in terms of Section 149(13)
of the Act.
Change in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
Retirement:
Mr. Sushil Kumar Patni (DIN: 00245754), Non executive Independent directors of the
Company has retired from the Board w.e.f from the closure of business hours on 31st
March, 2024. Further, the said director have also confirmed that there is no material
reason for their resignation as independent director.
Regularization of Directors:
During the year under review, based on the recommendation of Nomination and
Remuneration Committeeand subject to the approval of members, the Board in its meeting
held on Monday, 31stJuly, 2023 approved the appointment of Mr. Chandragupt Jain
(DIN: 10262427) as an Additional directors in the Category of NonExecutive Independent
Director w.e.f. 1st August 2023.
Further, in the 35thAnnual General Meeting held on 15th
September, 2023, the members approved the appointment of Mr. Chandragupt Jain (DIN:
10262427) as Directors in the Category of Non-Executive Independent Directors of the
Company for a term upto five consecutive years commencing from 01st August,
2023 upto 31stJuly, 2028.
Director liable to Retire By Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in
terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Akash Sethi (DIN: 08176396),
Joint Managing Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible,
offers himself for reappointment at the ensuing 36thAnnual General Meeting.
Disqualifications of Directors:
During the year declarations received from the Directors of the Company pursuant to
Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board appraised the same and found that none
of the director is disqualified for holding office as director.
Further the Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary certifying that none of the
directors of the company disqualified for holding office as director of the Company is
enclosed with this Board Report.
11. Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board has three committees which have been constituted in compliance with the
requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes. The following are
the details of the Board Committees during the Financial Year 2023-2024:
Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board has three committees which have been constituted in compliance with the
requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes. The following are
the details of the Board Committees during the Financial Year 2023-2024:
a. Audit Committee
b. Nomination & Remuneration Committee
c. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
a. Audit Committee:
1. Sushil Kumar Patni* - Chairman, Independent Director
2. Manali Tongia - Member, Independent Director
3. Somya Chhabra - Member, Independent Director
b. Stakeholder Committee:
1. Sushil Kumar Patni *- Chairman, Independent Director
2. Manali Tongia - Member, Additional Independent Director
3. Atul Kumar Sethi - Member, Executive Director
c. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
1. Sushil Kumar Patni* - Chairman, Independent Director
2. Manali Tongia - Member, Additional Independent Director
3. Somya Chhabra - Member, Additional Independent Director
*Mr. Sushil Kumar Patni, Non- Executive Independent Director, ceased to be Director of
the Company upon completion of term on closure of the business hours on March 31, 2024.
Further, due to Changes in the Composition of Board of the Company, the Board of
Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 29th March, 2024, have approved
the re-constitution of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee with effect from Monday, 01st April,2024.
Post Reconstitution, the Composition of aforesaid Committees shall be as under:
a. Audit Committee:
1. Manali Tongia - Chairman, Independent Director
2. Somya Chhabra - Member, Independent Director
3. Chandragupt Jain#- Member, Independent Director
b. Stakeholder Committee:
1. Manali Tongia - Chairman, Independent Director
2. Somya Chhabra* - Member, Independent Director
3. Chandragupt Jain#- Member, Independent Director
c. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
1. Manali Tongia - Chairman, Independent Director
2. Atul Kumar Sethi - Member, Independent Director
3. Somya Chhabra - Member, Independent Director
* Appointed as a member of Committee w.e.f. Monday, 01st April, 2024.
# Appointed as a member of Committee w.e.f. Monday, 01st April, 2024.
Audit Committee
At the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has an adequately qualified and
experienced Audit Committee with Mr. Sushil Kumar Patni as Chairperson, Ms. Manali Tongia
as Member and Mr. Somya Chhabra, as Member. The recommendations of the Audit Committee
were duly approved and accepted by the Board during the year under review.
The details with respect to other Committees, their compositions, powers, roles and
terms of reference, Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings of the
Committees are given in detail in the Report on Corporate Governance of the Company which
forms part of this Report.
12. Meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees
a. Board Meetings: During the year under review the Board has met 07 (Seven) times
viz. May 30, 2023; July 31, 2023; August 14, 2023; November 09, 2023; January 30, 2024;
March 05, 2024; March 29, 2024.
The details of meetings of the Board and the attendance of Directors at such Meetings
are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
b. Committee Meetings: During the year under review, the Committees duly met and
the details of the Meetings held and attendance at such Meetings, are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report.
c. Separate Meeting of Independent Director: During the year under review, a
separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on 29th March, 2024. Details
of the attendance of the Directors at such Meeting and detail about familiarisation
programme, is provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
13. Nomination and Remuneration Policy
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulated a policy relating to the remuneration
for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and other Senior Management Personnel
which is being approved and adopted by the Board and has been posted on the website of the
Company and can be accessed through web link https://www.pacetronix.com/investor-corner/policies/.
Salient Features of the policy: The policy covers the following:
1. Definitions
2. Objective of the Committee
3. Appointment Criteria for Directors and Key Management Personnel.
4. Additional Criteria for Appointment of Independent Directors.
5. Tenure of the Directors.
6. Removal of the Director, KMP or Senior Management Personnel
7. Remuneration Criteria for Non Executive Directors,
8. Remuneration criteria for Directors& Key Managerial Personnel & senior
management.
9. Criteria for Evaluation of Performance of Independent Directors and the Board of
Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is placed on the Company's
website at http://www.pacetronix.com/investor-corner/policies/.
Other Policies:
The other policies adopted by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI Regulations are placed on the Company's website at
http://www.pacetronix.com/investor-corner/policies/.
14. Performance Evaluation of the Board
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134(3)(p) of Companies Act 2013 and Regulation
25(4) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,
Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
and the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India on January 5, 2017, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has
defined the evaluation criteria and procedure for the Performance Evaluation process for
the Board, its Committees and Directors.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own
performance, the Directors and the Committees. Performance evaluation of independent
Directors was in accordance with Regulation 17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which is done by the entire board, excluding
the director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the Executive Directors was
carried out by the Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of the Board
as a whole. The criteria on the basis which the evaluation has been carried out are
explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from all
the Directors on the basis of criteria such as board composition and structure,
effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc. as provided by the
Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The performance of the committee was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from
the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of the committee,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of
individual director on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual
directors to the board and committee meeting like preparation on the issues to be
discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meeting, etc.
15. Directors' 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 for the financial year ended 31stMarch,
2024, the applicable Accounting Standards have 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 at the end of the financial year 31st
March 2024 and of the profit for the year ended on that period.
c. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities.
d. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
e. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively.
f. The Directors have devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
16. Auditors:
a. Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Act and the rules framed there under,
at the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on 29th September 2021, M/s
S.R. Naredi & Co., Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 002818C) were
appointed for a term of five consecutive years as Statutory Auditors of the Company to
hold office till the conclusion of 38th Annual General Meeting to be held in
the calendar year 2026.
The Company has received a certificate from the Statutory Auditors confirming their
eligibility and willingness for their appointment and affirmation that the appointment is
in accordance with Section 139 read with Section 141 of the Act.
In accordance with Notification No. GSR 432(E) issued on 07th May, 2018 by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs the appointment of statutory auditors is not required to
be ratified at every Annual General Meeting.
Explanation to Auditor's Remark
The Auditors in their report have referred to the notes forming part of the Accounts
which are self explanatory and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark or disclaimer.
Further, the Board of Directors have taken on record the Remark of Auditor with respect
to Audit Trail (edit log) facility at Kolkata Branch and duly adopted and installed the
accounting software for the same for maintaining its books of account for Financial year
2024-25.
Reporting of fraud by Statutory Auditors
There was no fraud in the Company, which was required to report by statutory auditors
of the Company under sub-section (12) of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.
b. Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Ms. Shraddha Jain, Practicing Company
Secretary, Indore (M.P.) to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial
year 2023-2024. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31stMarch
2024 is annexed herewith marked as Annexure II to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remarks or disclaimer.
c. Cost Record and Cost Audit
The Company does not fall within the provisions of Section 148 of Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Cost records & Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to
time, therefore no such records required to be maintained.
d. Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
13(1)(a) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company have
appointed Shreyash Sethiya & Associates Chartered Accountant, Indore (Firm
Registration No. 033148C),to conduct Internal audit of the Company for the financial year
2023-2024.
17. Internal Financial Controls and its adequacy
Your Company has comprehensive Internal Financial Controls system for all major
processes including financial statements to ensure reliability of reporting. The system
also helps management to have timely data on various operational parameters for effective
review. It also ensures proper safeguarding of assets across the Company and its
economical use. The internal financial controls system of the Company is commensurate with
the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The system and controls are periodically
reviewed and modified based on the requirement.
The internal and operational audit for financial year 2023-2024 is entrusted to
Shreyash Sethiya & Associates Internal Auditors. The main thrust of internal audit is
to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides
benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry. Based on the audit observations
& suggestions, follow up & remedial measures are being taken on a regular basis.
18. Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments
During the Financial Year 2023-2024, your Company has not given any loan, guarantee or
made investments in anybody corporate in terms of section 186 of the Companies Act,
2013.Details of investment and guarantee covered under the provisions of Section 186 of
the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Note No.3 and 32 forming part of the financial
statements of the Company.
19. Conservation of Energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The details of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings
and Outgo pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure III to
this report.
20. Risk Management
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral and unavoidable component of business
and is committed to managing the risk in a proactive and efficient manner. The Company as
part of business strategy has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor risks and
mitigate various risks with timely action.
21. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company does not fall under the provisions of the Section 135 of the Companies Act,
2013 and the rules made their under. Hence the obligations under section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company.
22. Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts
During the year under review, there are no significant or material orders passed by the
Regulators/ Courts which would impact the future operations/ going concern status of the
Company.
23. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its business activities and has put in
place a mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. Pursuant to the provisions
of Section 177 (9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, SEBI(PIT) Regulations, 2015 and SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015,the Company has in place a Vigil Mechanism Policy under which the
employees are free to report genuine concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or
suspected fraud or violation of the Codes of Conduct or policy. The policy is posted on
the website of the Company at https://www.pacetronix.com/investor-corner/policies/.
It is hereby affirmed by the Board that no personnel have been denied access to the Audit
Committee to lodge their grievances.
24. Commission received by directors from holding/subsidiary Company
None of the directors has received any commission from the subsidiary Company during
the financial year 2023-2024 and the Company does not have any holding Company.
25. Disclosure of ratio of remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
The prescribed particulars of employees required under section 197(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure IV and forms the part of this Board
Report.
26. Particulars of Employees
During the year, there was no employee drawing remuneration in excess of Rs.
1,02,00,000/- p.a. or Rs. 8,50,000/- p.m. Accordingly, information required to be given
pursuant to provisions of 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, has not been given here.
Further, during the year, none of the employees (other than directors of the Company)
along with his spouse and dependent children holds two percent of the equity shares of the
Company.
Further the particulars of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn required
under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended
and name of employees receiving remuneration in excess of that drawn by the Managing
Director or Whole-time director is enclosed as Annexure V and forms the part of
this Board Report.
27. Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director Certification
As required under Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Joint Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
of the Company have certified to the Board regarding the Financial Statements for the year
ended 31st March, 2024 which is enclosed as Annexure VI and forms the
part of this Board Report.
28. Voting Rights of employees
During the year under review the company has not given loan to any employee for
purchase of its own shares as per section 67(3)(c) of Companies Act, 2013.
29. Disclosure regarding issue of Employee Stock Options
The Company has not issued shares under employee's stock options scheme pursuant to
provisions of Section 62 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture)
Rules, 2014.
30. Disclosure regarding issue of Sweat Equity Shares
The Company has not issued sweat equity shares pursuant to provisions of Section 54
read with Rule 8 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 during the
Financial Year.
31. Corporate Governance Report
As per Regulation 15 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 ["SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015"] the
corporate governance provisions as specified in Regulations 17,17A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24,24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation
46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V are not applicable on the Company as the paid up
capital of the Company is less than Rs. 10 Crores and the net worth of the Company is less
than Rs. 25 Crores as on the last day of the immediate previous financial year.
Hence on 21thJuly, 2023 your Company intimated to Stock exchange regarding
non applicability of above corporate governance provisions for the financial year
2023-2024.
However your Company has voluntary followed Corporate Governance Practice as far as
possible.
As a good corporate governance practice, your Directors present the Report on Corporate
Governance provisions as prescribed under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for the year ended
31st March 2024 to have more transparency and disclosures, and the same is
attached with this report as Annexure - VII.
Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of the Corporate
Governance Practice is also attached as Annexure-VIII to this Report.
32. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Management Discussion and Analysis Report in pursuance of requirement of Para B of
Schedule V SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is
enclosed as Annexure - IX and forms the part of this Board Report.
33. Listing at Stock Exchange
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited, Mumbai and the Listing Fee
for the year 20232024 has been duly paid.
The Company has complied with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 including payment of Annual
Listing Fees up to March 31, 2024 to BSE Limited.
34. Compliance of Secretarial Standard
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating
to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings', respectively, have been
duly followed by the Company.
35. Insurance
The Company's assets are adequately insured against the loss of fire and other risks,
as consider necessary by the Management from time to time.
36. Business Responsibility Sustainability Report
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting as required by Regulation
34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,
is not applicable to the Company for the financial year ending March 31, 2023.
37. Depository System
The Company's shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and the Company has
connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL).As per the SEBI (Listing Obligations
& Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2018,vide Gazette
notification dated June 8, 2018 and November 30, 2018, Share transfer shall be mandatorily
carried out in dematerialized form only w.e.f from April1, 2019. In view of the
notification, members are requested to avail the facility of Dematerialization of the
Company's shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
38. Provision of Voting by Electronic Means through remote e-voting and e-voting at the
AGM:
Your Company is providing E-voting facility as required under section 108 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration)
Amendment Rules, 2015. The ensuing AGM will be conducted through VC/OVAM and no physical
meeting will be held and your company has make necessary arrangements with CDSL to provide
facility for remote e-voting and e-voting at AGM. The details regarding e-voting facility
is being given with the notice of the Annual General Meeting.
39. Environment and Safety
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe
operations. The Company's policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to
ensure safety of all concerned, compliances environmental regulations and preservation of
natural resources.
40. Industrial Relations
Industrial relations remained cordial throughout the year. Your Directors recognize and
appreciate the sincere, hard work, loyal, dedicated efforts and contribution of all the
employees in the growth and performance of the Company during the year.
The Company continues to accord a very high priority to both industrial safety and
environmental protection and these are ongoing processes at the Company's plant and
facilities to maintain high awareness levels. The Company as a policy re-evaluates safety
standards and practices from time to time in order to raise the bar of safety for its
people as well as users and customers.
41. Disclosures as required under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee:
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 environment, where employees feel secure. The Policy has also
been posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed through web link
http://www.pacetronix.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sexual%20Harassment%20Policv.pdf.
Pursuant to Section 4 of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Directors has constituted Internal Complaints
Committee in the Company for the purpose of redressal of the complaints of the women
employees and for rendering all assistance to the woman employee making the complaint.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any grievance/complaint from
any women employee.
42. Details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) and their status:
There are no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.
43. Details of difference between amount of the Valuation done at the time of One Time
Settlement and the Valuation done while taking loans from the Banks or Financial
Institution along with the reasons thereof:
There are no such events occurred during the period from April 01, 2023 to March 31,
2024, thus no valuation is carried out for the one-time settlement with the Banks or
Financial Institutions.
44. Acknowledgements
Your Directors place on record, their sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to all
the Government and semi government departments and Company's Bankers, for the assistance
and co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company. Your Directors also wish
to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuing support and
unstinting efforts of Customer, Vendors, Employees and all other stakeholders for valuable
contribution in the working and growth of the Company.
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For and on behalf of the Board of |
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Shree Pacetronix Limited |
Date: 10/08/2024 |
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Place: Pithampur |
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Atul Kumar Sethi |
Akash Sethi |
Managing Director |
Joint Managing Director |
(DIN:00245685) |
(DIN: 08176396) |