Dear Shareholders,
The Directors of your Company take pleasure in presenting its 27* Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with financial statements for the
financial year ended the 31st March, 2024.
OPERATIONS- FINANCIALS
The summarized standalone and Consolidated financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended the 31st March, 2024 as compared to the previous year are
as under:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Financial Year |
Financial Year |
Corresponding figures for the previous year have been regrouped /
recast wherever necessary to correspond to current year / year Classification |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
3271.73 |
3605.73 |
3324.67 |
3670.94 |
Other Income |
75.68 |
12.51 |
71.54 |
9.80 |
Less: Employee Benefit Expenses |
285.25 |
267.80 |
325.95 |
329.15 |
Less: Finance Cost |
5.27 |
5.54 |
5.30 |
5.59 |
Less: Depreciation & Amortization |
42.57 |
50.87 |
52.49 |
61.29 |
Less: Other Expenses |
2529.57 |
2929.94 |
2566.51 |
2975.98 |
Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items |
484.75 |
364.20 |
445.96 |
305.73 |
Exceptional Items |
0.13 |
51.15 |
0.13 |
51.15 |
Profit Before Tax |
484.88 |
415.34 |
446.08 |
356.87 |
Current Tax |
123.16 |
110.44 |
123.16 |
110.44 |
Past Period |
- |
(0.34) |
- |
(0.34) |
Deferred Tax |
(0.47) |
5.87 |
(0.47) |
3.01 |
Profit After Tax |
362.18 |
299.38 |
323.39 |
243.77 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
5.54 |
9.92 |
5.54 |
9.92 |
Owners of the Company (A) |
- |
- |
330.18 |
253.69 |
Non-Controlling Interest (B) |
- |
- |
(1.24) |
(2.79) |
Total Comprehensive Income(A+B) |
367.73 |
309.30 |
328.94 |
250.90 |
Add: Balance brought forward from previous years(C) |
848.24 |
554.22 |
790.80 |
549.59 |
Amount available for appropriation (A+ C) |
1215.96 |
863.52 |
1120.98 |
806.07 |
Appropriations: |
|
|
|
|
Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares including DDT |
(38.78) |
(15.27) |
(38.78) |
(15.27) |
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
1177.19 |
848.24 |
1082.20 |
790.80 |
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Highlights ofthe Standalone Results:
? Revenue from operations for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was Rs. 3,271.73 lakhs,
compared to Rs. 3,605.73 lakhs in the previous financial year, reflecting a decrease of
90.26%.
? EBITDA (including other income) for the year ended 31 st March, 2024, was Rs.532.60
lakhs, compared to Rs. 420.61 lakhs in the previous financial year, showing an increase of
126.62%.
? PAT for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was Rs. 362.18 lakhs, compared to Rs.
299.38 lakhs in the previous financial year, indicating an increase of 120.98%.
Highlights ofthe Consolidated Results:
? Revenue from operations for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was Rs. 3,324.67 lakhs,
compared to Rs. 3,670.94 lakhs in the previous financial year, reflecting an increase of
90.43%.
? EBITDA (including other income) for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was Rs. 503.75
lakhs, compared to Rs. 372.60 lakhs in the previous financial year, showing an increase of
135.20%.
? PAT for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was Rs. 323.39 lakhs, compared to Rs.
243.77 lakhs in the previous financial year, indicating an mcrease of 132.66%.
INDUSTRY UFDATE
The events industry market encompasses the planning, organization, and management of a
diverse array of events. This sector includes wide range of events such as conferences,
trade shows, exhibitions, corporate meetings, weddings, music concerts, sports events,
festivals, and more. Over the past several years, the events industry is growing for the
last several years, industry has experienced significant growth, driven by society's
increasing desire to cel?brate both small and large occasions.
The global events industry is expected to experience significant growth by 2032, driven
primarily by increasing govemment and corporate sponsorship. With a projected CAGR of
11.06%, the market size is expected to increase from USD 936.14 (2023) Billion to USD 1.76
Trillion (2029).
Similarly, the Indian Event and Exhibition Market is anticipated to expand from USD
4.75 billion in 2023 to USD 8.71 b?lion by 2028, reflecting a CAGR of 12.90% during the
forecast period (2023-2028).
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Detailed discussion on the state of affairs of the Company has been covered as part of
the Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MDAR).
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), is presented in a
sep?rate section, forming part of the Annual Report.
DIVIDEND
The Board in its meeting held on 21st May, 2024, recommended a final
dividend of Rs. 0.40/- per equity share for the Financial Year ended on 31st
March, 2024, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors of your company, has decided not to transfer any amount to the
Reserves for the year under review.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
As per Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") read with the rules issued thereunder and Iridian
Accounting Standard (Ind AS)-110 on Consolidated Financial Statements, the Audited
Consolidated Financial Statement for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024
is provided in the Annual Report.
During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of the subsidiaries in
accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 20,00,00,000 divided into
2,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each. The Paid-up Capital of the
Company is Rs. 11,08,12,450 divided into 11,081,245 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company at their
meeting held on 8* August, 2023,
allotted the first tranche of 5,30,000 Equity Shares of face valu? of Rs. 10/- each
upon conversi?n for equal number of Warrants at an issue price of Rs. 102 each (Rupees
One Hundred and Two only) upon receipt of balance amount at the rate of Rs. 76.50 (Rupees
Seventy-Six and Fifty Paise Only) per warrant (being 75% of the issue price per warrant as
"Warrant Exercise Price") aggregating to Rs. 4,05,45,000/- (Rupees Four Crore
Five Lakhs and Forty-Five Thousand only).
Further, The Board of Directors at their meeting held on lst
September, 2023, allotted the second tranche of 3,70,000 Equity Shares of face valu? of
Rs. 10/- each upon conversi?n for equal number of Warrants at an issue price of Rs. 102
each (Rupees One Hundred and Two only) upon receipt of balance amount at the rate of Rs.
76.50 (Rupees Seventy-Six and Fifty Paise Only) per warrant (being 75% of the issue price
per warrant as "Warrant Exercise Price") aggregating to Rs. 2,83,05,000/-
(Rupees Two Crore Eighty-Three Lakhs and Five Thousand only).
Consequently, the issued and paid-up capital of the Company stands increased to Rs.
11,08,12,450 consisting of 1,10,81,245 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY / TOINT VENTURE / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, your Company has one subsidiary viz. MakeMeUp Pr?vate
Limited & one wholly
owned subsidiary viz. WedAdvisor Solutions Pr?vate Limited.
The salient features of the financial statements of subsidiaries, associate companies
and joint ventures are given in the Statement in Form AOC-1 (Annexure I) forming a par?:
of the financial statement attached to this Directors' Report and pursuant to first
proviso to Sub-section (3) of Section 129 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014
The Financial Statements, as required, of the subsidiary companies shall be available
on website of the Company at https: / / touchwood.in/investors
Report on the highlights of performance of Subsidiaries and their contribution to the
overall performance of the company.
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 the report on highlights of performance of subsidiaries and their contribution to the
overall performance of the Company is as under:
1. MakeMeUp Pr?vate Limited, India (Subsidiary)
The Company operates in the beauty and makeup industry, dedicated to creating a
platform that connects consumers with top- notch beauty professionals, products, and
experiences. Our brand strives to recognize and unify the entire beauty community through
strong business associations.
MakeMeUp has 2 verticals:
MakeMeUp School of Makeup Events & Exhibitions
MakeMeUp School of Makeup
MakeMeUp School of Makeup is our initiative to provide expert training and education in
the field of makeup artistry. Our commitment lies in delivering top-notch learning
experiences, ensuring that every student not only learns but also enjoys a fulfilling
joumey of growth. We thrive on providing challenges that push individu?is to reach their
highest potential, fostering an environment where excellence in makeup artistry is
nurtured and celebrated.
Currently, we have one branch of the school in New Delhi.
Our visi?n is to help individu?is with interest, dedication and passion in the world
of makeup build a successful career.
We offer four comprehensive courses designed to help our students master the art of
makeup and develop expertise in their chosen fields:
i- MakeMeUp Professional Makeup
Course
4- MakeMeUp Bridal Makeup Course
4- MakeMeUp Advanced Makeup
Course
4- MakeMeUp Self Makeup Course
Additionally, we offer weekend and short- duration courses to cater to a larger
audience, including working women. We have successfully completed our 9* batch in New
Delhi.
Shaadi Ready
Shaadi Ready is our initiative aimed at deeply engaging with the thriving billion-
dollar wedding industry. It is one stop solution to all wedding dry sal?n requirements!
We ensure that your guests achieve their party glow in quick time & by efficient
professionals.
Various projects have been successfully completed since the onset of the initiative -
in different cities like - Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Goa & New Delhi.
Events & Exhibition
A significant aspect of MakeMeUp's growth is our involvement in events and exhibitions.
Our flagship event, the "MakeMeUp Festival," is an annual two-day celebration
that brings together experts and enthusiasts in makeup, skincare, haircare, and
cosmetology. The third edition of our festival took place on 23rd-24th
December, 2023 at DLF Avenue, Saket, New Delhi. This year's event was a remarkable
success, featuring participation from over 25 renowned brands in our exhibition area. We
were honored to have Lotus and Makeup Secrets as our esteemed sponsors for this event.
Their generous support and collaboration played a pivotal role in the festival's success.
Additionally, Radio Mirchi, our official radio partner, amplified our reach and
engagement, ensuring that the event resonated with a broader audience. Their continuous
coverage and promotions helped create a buzz that significantly contributed to the event's
overall popularity.
The festival also drew an impressive crowd, with over 1,600 students attending the
diverse range of masterclasses offered. Among these, the makeup masterclasses were a
standout highlight, conducted by industry giants Mac and Bobbi Brown. The classes were
very informative & enlightening session for all attendees to leam the makeup artistry.
These sessions provided invaluable insights and hands-on experiences, attracting makeup
enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Overall, the festival attracted an average footfall of between 10k-12k people on both
days, underscoring its growing popularity and the enthusiastic response from the
community.
We are also organizing the 4th edition of the MakeMeUp Festival in the year 2024-2025.
The Makeup Artist and Inf luencers Meet and Greet was an exclusive opportunity for
attendees to connect with some of the most influential figures in the beauty industry.
This segment facilitated personal interactions, photo opportunities, and insightful
conversations with top makeup artists and social media influencers. It was an exceptional
platform for fans to gain inspiration, seek advice, and build connections with their
favourite beauty icons.
2. WedAdvisor Solutions Pr?vate Limited, India fWholly-Owned Subsidiary)
WedAdvisor, incorporated on January 14, 2022, as a wholly owned subsidiary of
Touchwood, is dedicated to transforming the fragmented wedding market in India. Our
platform connects vendors from across the country with customers, enabling vendors to
showcase their offerings and expand their reach. For customers, WedAdvisor provides a
comprehensive solution for all wedding-related needs, serving as a central hub for
industry professionals and individu?is planning their significant celebrations.
WedAdvisor Business Verticals:
WedAdvisor offers two distinctive Services to its users: Vendors and Advisors. Our
platform allows users to browse and select the required vendors based on location and
niche. Additionally, the Wedding Space is an int?mate virtual platform where you can
c?rate and track everything and everyone related to your wedding.
WedAdvisor's USP lies in its industry experts named Advisors. We provide two
packages- WA Packages and WA Pioneers, where users will be able to book single/m?ltiple
and single sessions respectively. Our platform caters to the masses and those who do not
wish to spend a large chunk of their celebration budget on event and wedding planners.
Pursuant to Regulation 16 (1) (c) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter
"Listing Regulations"), a material subsidiary in a year shall be a subsidiary
whose income or net worth exceeds 10% of the Consolidated income or net worth respectively
of the Company and
its subsidiaries, in the immediately preceding accounting year. At present, there is no
such material subsidiary of the Company within the meaning of the above Regulation.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits, thus far,
within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance
of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS.
GUARANTEES AND 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 Financial Statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
Following the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, all Related
Party contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the financial
year had been in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis, with Audit
Committee having a domain role.
The Board of Directors brought into picture, wherever necessary and/or obligatory.
Therefore, the provisi?n of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 were not attracted.
There are no materially significant Related Party Transaction during the year under review
that would have required
shareholders' approval under the Listing Regulations made by the Company with
Promoters, Directors or other designated person which may have a potential conflict with
the interest of the Company at large. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not
required.
During the year, the Company has not entered into any contract / arrangement /
transaction with related parties, which could be considered material in accordance with
the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
Related party transactions were disclosed to the Board on regular basis. Details of
related party transactions may be referred to in Note 29 of the Standalone Financial
Statements.
All related party transactions which were entered during the Financial Year were in the
ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. All the Related Party
Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for prior approval, as required under
the Act and Listing regulations. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed
before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis. The Company has not
entered into material contracts or arrangements or transactions with related parties in
accordance with Section 188 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its
Powers) Rules, 2014. There were no materially significant Related Party
Transactions made by the Company during the year that would have required shareholders'
approval under the Listing Regulations. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party
transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2
is not applicable.
The Company has adopted policy on Related Party Transactions and can be accessed on the
Company's website at https: / / touchwood.in/investor /
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes and commitments that have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of
this report which may affect the financial position of the Company.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION & PROTECTION FUND
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act and Investor
Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
("IEPF Rules"), dividends of a company which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account shall be
transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
("IEPF").
During the year under review there is no amount which is required to be transferred to
the investors' education & protection fund
as per the provisions of section 125 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
LISTING OF SHARES
Your Company's equity shares are listed and traded on National Stock Exchange of India
Ltd ('NSE') with ISIN INE486Y01013 & Symbol TOUCHWOOD. The Company has paid the annual
listing fee for the Financial Year 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 to the said Stock Exchanges.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, if anv
There is no material change in the nature of business during the year.
CORFORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate governance is an ethically driven business process that is committed to
val?es and aimed at enhancing an organization's brand and reputation. This is ensured by
taking ethical business decisions and conducting business with firm commitment to val?es,
while meeting stakeholders' expectations. Further Corporate Governance is based on the
principies of conducting the business with all integrity, faimess and being transparent
with all the transactions, making the necessary disclosures and decisions, complying with
the laws of the land, accountability and responsibility towards the stakeholders and
commitment of conducting the business in an ethical manner. At Touchwood, it is ensured
that Company's affairs are managed in a fair and transparent manner. This is vital to
continu? to gain and retain the trust of its stakeholders.
A sep?rate section on Corporate Governance standards followed by your Company and the
relevant disclosures, as stipulated under the Listing Regulations, Companies Act, 2013 and
Rules made thereunder, forms part of the Annual Report.
A Certificate from M/s Advitiya Vyas & Company, Practicing Company Secretary,
confirming the compliance by the Company to the conditions of Corporate Governance as
stipulated under the Listing Regulations, is annexed to this Report as Annexure II, which
forms part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Company's policy is to maintain an optimum combination of Executive and
Non-Executive Directors on the Board. None of the director and KMP of the Company is
disqualified under the provisions of the Act or the Listing Regulations. The composition
of the Board and Key Managerial Personnel is as follows:
Mr. Manjit Singh |
Managing Director |
Mr. Vijay Arora |
Whole-Time Director |
Mrs. Jaswinder Kaur |
|
Mrs. Priyanka Arora |
Executive Directors |
Mr. Shrey Khnadelwal |
|
Mrs. Paruldeep Kaur |
Non-Executive Independent Directors |
Mr. Michael Anthony Cruz |
|
Mr. Manjeet Singh Saini |
|
Mr. Vijay Kumar Pugalia |
|
Mr. Kishor Kumar |
|
Mr. Dinesh Singla |
Chief Financial Officer |
Ms. Ashima Arora* |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
All the Non-Executive Independent Directors are qualified to be appointed as such under
the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the
Listing Regulations") and shall not be subject to determination for retirement of
Directors by rotation. In terms of Section 149,159,152,160 and other applicable
provisions, if any of the Companies Act, 2013, the Independent Directors been appointed
for 5 years, are not fiable to retire by rotation.
In the opini?n of the Board all Independent Directors possess strong sense of
integrity and having requisite experience, qualification and expertise. For further
details, please refer Corporate Governance Report.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting
held on January 3, 2024, approved the appointment of Mr. Shrey Khandelwal (DIN:
03077812) as an Additional Director in the category of Executive Director of the
Company and appointment of Mr. Kishor Kumar (DIN: 08241104) as an Additional
Director in the category of Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company for a term of five years.
The appointments were regularized by the members of the Company by passing Ordinary
resolution for appointment of Mr. Shrey Khandelwal as an Executive Director of the
Company, liable to retire by rotation w.ei. January 3,2024 and Special Resolution for
appointment of Mr. Kishor Kumar as Non-executive Independent Director of the Company not
liable to retire by rotation, to hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutivo years with
effect from January 3, 2024, to January 2, 2029 (both days inclusive), through Postal
Ballot on March 19,2024.
*Further, Ms. Ashima Arora, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial
Personnel) of the Company resigned from the office of Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company with effect from the ci?se of business
hours of June 15, 2024 and Ms. Ritika Vats appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company w.e.f June 16, 2024. Apart from above
there is no change in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received necessary declarations from each Independent Director as per
the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that they meet the criteria
of Independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
16 (1) (b) of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 ("the List?ng
Regulations").
Hiere has been no change in the circumstances offering their States as independent
directors of the company so as to qualify themselves to the companies act 2013 and the
relevant regulations.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT
DIRECTORS
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25
(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a
sep?rate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 9* February, 2024. The
Independent Directors at the meeting, ?nter alia, reviewed the following:
? Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole.
? Performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of
Executive Directors and Non- Executive Director.
? Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the
Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and
reasonably perform their duties.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs (TICA') towards the inclusi?n of their ?ames in the data
bank and they meet the requirements of proficiency self-assessment test. The Company has
received declarations of independence in accordance with the provisions of the Act as well
as the LODR
Regulations from all the Independent Directors.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular meetings of the Board are held to discuss and decide on various business
policies, strategies, financial matters and other businesses. The schedule of the Board/
Committee meetings to be held in the forthcoming quarter is circulated to the Directors in
advance to enable them to plan their schedule for effective participation in the meetings.
During the year under review, Seven Board Meetings were convened and the gap between
the meetings was as per the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
s. No. |
Date of Board Meeting |
Board Strength |
No. of Directors Present |
1. |
26* May, 2023 |
8 |
5 |
2. |
8* August, 2023 |
8 |
5 |
3. |
14* August, 2023 |
8 |
6 |
4. |
lst September, 2023 |
8 |
7 |
5. |
9* November, 2023 |
8 |
6 |
6. |
3rd January, 2024 |
8 |
7 |
7. |
9* February, 2024 |
10 |
10 |
POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S
APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of Executive and Non-Executive
Independent Directors to maintain the
independence of the Board, and sep?rate its functions of govemance and management. As
on the 31st March, 2024, the Board consists of ten members, one of whom is
Whole-Time Director, one Managing Director, three are Executive Directors and five are
Independent Directors including one woman Director. The Board periodically evaluates the
need for change in its composition and size.
The Policy of the Company on Director's appointment and remuneration including criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other
matters provided under Section 178 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is adopted by the Board.
The remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and
the rules made thereunder. Policy for Selection of Directors, determining Director's
Independence and Appointment and Remuneration Policies are annexed as Annexure - III.
DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR MATTERS UNDER SECTION 178 OF COMPANIES
ACT, 2013
As stipulated under Section 178 of the Act and based on the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has approved a Nomination and
Remuneration Policy of the Company. The Policy documents the mechanism for appointment,
cessation, evaluation and remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
S?nior Management of the Company. Information on the Policy and details of the criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes and other matters in terms of Section
178 of the Act are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
INFORMATION ON BOARD MEETING PROCEDURE AND ATTENDANCE DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023-24
The Board meetings of the Company are conducted as per the provisions of the Act,
Listing Regulations and applicable Secretarial Standards. Information as mentioned in the
Act and Schedule II to the Listing Regulations and all other material information, as may
be decided by the management, is placed for consideration of the Board. Details on the
matters to be discussed along with relevant supporting documents, data and other
information is also furnished in the form of detailed agenda to the Board and the
Committees concemed, to enable directors take critical decisions and accordingly advise
the management.
Details regarding information furnished to the Board members, number of Committee and
Board meetings held during the year along with attendance record of each director has been
disclosed in the Corporate Govemance Report of the Company.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
The Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of Independent Directors,
Board, Committees and other individual Directors, which ineludes criteria for performance
evaluation of the Non- Executive Directors and Executive Directors.
The Board has followed the above policy for the evaluation of its performance and that
of
its Committees and individual Directors including Chairman.
The Company is committed to benchmark itself with best practices and standards in all
areas including Corporate Govemance. To this end, the Board has the analytical and
funct?onal support of Committee of Directors, Audit Committee & Nomination &
Remuneration Committee. The system brings insight & effectiveness in to the designated
areas of Corporate Govemance.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Currently, the Board has Three Committees which have been established in compliance
with the requirements of the business and relevant provisions of the applicable laws and
statutes. These are:
? Audit Committee,
? Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
? Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The details with respect to the composition, terms of reference, number of meetings
held etc. of these Committees are given in the Report on Corporate Govemance which forms
part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE ON STATEMENT OF DEVIATIONfS) OR VARIATION?S)
Pursuant to Regulation 32(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, We hereby inform that because of evolving needs,
circumstances and Company's commitment to optimizing capital allocation and enhancing
operational efficiency, your Board of Directors,
through board resolution passed on August 14, 2023 has decided to vary the objects of
the preferential issue as stated in the explanatory statement of resolution approved by
members dated February 05, 2023. This variation was subsequently approved by the
shareholders through a Special Resolution passed during the 26th Annual General Meeting
held on September 29,2023.
Your Company believes that the proposed variation in the objects of the preferential
issue is in the best interest of the Company. We aim to utilize the funds not only for the
capital requirements needed for the growth and expansi?n of our subsidiary companies, but
also intends to utilize it for Capital Expenditures for Business Expansi?n, Purchase of
Movable/Immovable Assets, Working Capital requirements, General Corporate Purposes and
Repayment of Loans in order to ensure optimum utilization of the Proceeds and maximize the
retum on investment for shareholders considering the current and upcoming business
opportunities as reviewed by the Audit Committee.
During the year, the amount of Rs. 14,28,00,000/- (Rupees Fourteen Crore, Twenty-Eight
Lakhs) has been utilized as follows:
Out of total amount of Rs. 2,50,00,000 distributed towards modified object 1
i.e, For the growth and expansi?n of the business of the subsidiary companies of
Touchwood Entertainment Limited which shall enhance the business of the Company, full
amount has been utilized.
Out of total amount of Rs. 10,00,00,000 distributed towards modified object 2
i.e, Capital Expenditures for Business Expansi?n and Purchase of Movable/ Immovable
Assets., Rs. 72,09,690 has been utilized.
Out of total amount of Rs. 1,78,00,000 distributed towards modified object 3,
i.e, Working Capital requirements, General Corporate Purposes and Repayment of Loans, full
amount has been utilized.
COPE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING AND FAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED
PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION
In terms of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company
has adopted a "Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading", the Company
has also adopted a "Code of Practices and Procedure for Fair Disclosure of
Unpublished Price Sensitive Information".
The Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading and Code of Practices and
Procedure for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information are drawn up on
the principie that the Company7 s directors and employees owe a fiduciary duty,
amongst others, to the shareholders of the Company to place the interest of shareholders
above their own and conduct their personal securities transactions in a manner that does
not give rise to any conflict of interest. These codes lay down the mechanism for ensuring
timely and adequate disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
("UPSI") to the
investor community by the Company to enable them take informed investment decisions
with regard to its securities.
The Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading prescribes the procedure for
trading in securities of the Company and the disclosures to be made by persons covered
under the Insider Trading Policy with respect to their shareholding in the Company, both
direct and indirect.
POLICIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company is committed to high ethical standards in its business transactions guided
by its valu? Systems. The Listing Regulations m?ndate formulation of certain policies
for listed companies. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has from time to time framed and
approved policies as required by the Listing Regulations as well as under the Act. These
policies are reviewed by the Board at periodic intervals.
Some of the key policies that have been adopted till date are as follows:
?ame of Policy |
1. Code of Conduct Policy |
2. Policy for determining Materiality of Events |
3. Policy on dealing with Related Party Transaction |
4. Remuneration Policy |
5. Vigil Mechanism & Whistle Blower Policy |
6. Stakeholders Relationship Committee Policy |
7. Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Independent Directors |
8. Policy for Nomination and Remuneration Policy |
9. Policy for Preservation of Documents |
10. Criteria for payment to Non-Executive Directors |
11. Policy of Audit Committee |
12. Code of Conduct and Fair Disclosure for Prohibition of Insider Trading |
13. Policy for determining material subsidiarles |
14. Dividend Distribution Policy |
15. Business Responsibility Policy |
16. Board Diversity Policy |
17. Familiarization Policy for Independent Directors |
The P?lices are available on the Company's website on the link https: / /
touchwood.in/investor / ?id=19
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company may constitute a
Business Risk Management Committee which shall be entrusted with the responsibility to
assist the Board in:
? Formulating and implementing Risk Management Policy;
? Overseeing and approving the Compa?as enterprise-wide risk management framework;
and
? Overseeing that all the risks that the Company faces such as strategic, financial,
credit, market, liquidity, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational, employee and
other risks have been identified and assessed and there is an adequate risk management
infrastructure in place capable of addressing those risks.
At present the Company has not identified any element of risk which may perceptibly
threaten the existence of the Company.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
With a view to familiarize the independent directors with the Company's operations, as
required under regulation 25(7) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Company held
familiarization programmes for the Independent Directors on an ongoing and continuous
basis. The details of the familiarization programmes is placed on company website
https: / / touchwood.in/investors/
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has formulated a comprehensive Whistle-blower Policy in fine with the
provisions of Section 177(9) and Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, details of
which are included in Corporate Govemance Report. There has been no case to report for the
FY 2023-2024, no individual was denied access to the Audit Committee for reporting
concems, if any.
The Vigil Mechanism policy has been placed on the website of the Company at https: /
/ touchwood.in/investor/ ?id=19
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
The Company has Zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and to this
end, has adopted a policy in line with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder,
details of which are included in Corporate Governance Report. An Intemal Complaint
Committee (ICC) has also been set up to redress complaint received on sexual harassment.
During the financial year under review, the ICC received no complaint of sexual
harassment.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT
STATUTORY AUDITOR
The Statutory Auditors, M/s VSD & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN
No.:008726N), were re-appointed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 139, 142 of the Act
and the Rules made thereunder from the conclusi?n of the 25* Annual General Meeting upto
the conclusi?n of the 30* Annual General Meeting of the Company, at the Annual General
Meeting held on 28th September, 2022. Accordingly, they would continu? as the Statutory
Auditor for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Auditors' Reports for the financial year 2023-24, including the one on Intemal
Financial Controls are self-explanatory and does not carry any observation/ qualification/
adverse remarks etc. or infirmity in the Company's affairs.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
The Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act,
2013, appointed M/s Advitiya Vyas & Company, Practicing Company Secretary, as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company, to carry out the Secretarial Audit for the Financial
Year 2024-25.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Secretarial Audit Report, issued by the Secretarial Auditor in Form No. MR-3 forms part
of this Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure - IV.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
The board on the recommendation of audit committee approved the appointment of M/s AAVN
& Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FRN No. 013224C), Intemal Auditors, for
conducting the internal audit of the company for the Financial Year 20242025.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEOUACY THEREOF
The Company's intemal control Systems as laid down to commensurate with the nature of
its business, the size and the complexity of its operations. These are tested and
certified by Statutory as well as Intemal Auditors and cover all faetones and key areas of
business. Significant audit observations and follow up action thereon are reported to the
Audit
Committee. The Audit Committee, as aforesaid, reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the
Company's internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit
recommendations.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
A Statement containing Particulars of Employees as required under Section 197(12) read
with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 is annexed in Annexure- V.
Further pursuant to the provisi?n to Section 136(1) of the Companies Act 2013 read
with the Rule 5(2) of the companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules 2014, will be sent to the members of the Company on request.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with
Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Retum
(Form MGT-7) for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, is available on the Company's
website and can be accessed at
https: / / touchwood.in/investor / ?id=26
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility pursuant to the provisions of the Section
135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable on your Company.
PARTICULARS REGARDING
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The disclosures required to be made under the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of
conservation of energy, technology absorption are not applicable to the Company as the
Company is engaged in the Service sector of Entertainment Business and is not involved in
any manufacturing activity. Foreign exchange eamings of the Company are Rs. 50.00 lakhs
and outgo is nil.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SU ST AIN ABILITY REPORT
Provisions of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) pursuant to
Regulation 34(2) (f) of the Listing Regulations is not applicable on your Company.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY COPE, 2016 DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the financial year 2023-24.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING
CONCERN STATUS AND COMFANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
Hiere was no significant and material order passed by the regulators or Courts or
Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
SECRET ARI AL STANDARDSISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRET ARIES OF INDIA (ICSI1
The Directors State that applicable Secretarial Standards have been followed during the
financial year 2023-24.
FRAUD REPORTING
During the year under review, no fraud has been reported by Auditors under sub-section
(12) of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Annual Report, including those which relate to Management Discussion
and Analysis, describing the Compa?as objectives, projections, estimates and
expectations, may constitute 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of applicable
laws and regulations. Although the expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the
actual results might differ.
DIRECTORS' RESPON SIBILITY
STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of Companies Act, 2013, your Directors
State that:
1. In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended the 31st March,
2024, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule
III to the Act, have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
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 on the 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 Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities, and
4. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
5. The Directors have laid down Intemal Financial Controls to be followed by the
Company have been laid down and that such intemal financial Controls are adequate and
operating effectively; and
6. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all the applicable laws and that such Systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of intemal financial Controls and compliance systems established
and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the intemal, statutory and
secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of intemal financial
Controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews performed by
management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the Board is
of the opini?n that the Company's intemal financial Controls were adequate and effective
during FY 20232024.
DECLARATION REGARDING
COMPLIANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WITH THE COMPANY'S COPE OF
CONDUCT:
The Code of Conduct of the Company aims at ensuring consistent standards of conduct and
ethical business practices across the
Company. This Code is available on the website of the Company at https:/
/touchwood.in/
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, a confirmation from the Managing Director
regarding compliance with the Code by all the Directors and s?nior management of the
Company is given in Annexure - VI.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND
APPRECIATION
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their deep and sincere gratitude to the
Clients, Customers and Shareholders of the Company for their trust and patronage, as well
as to the Bankers, Securities and Exchange Board of India, National Stock Exchange,
Government of India and other Regulatory Authorities for their continued co-operation,
support and guidance.
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For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Touchwood Entertainment Limited |
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Vijay Arora |
Manjit Singh |
Place: New Delhi |
Whole-Time Director |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Date: August 12,2024 |
DIN: 00996193 |
DIN: 00996149 |