To,
The Members,
ALSTONE TEXTILES (INDIA) LIMITED
The Directors have pleasure in presenting before you the Thirty Ninth
(39th) Annual Report along with the audited standalone and consolidated
financial statements for Financial Year 2023-24. This report read with the Management
Discussion and Analysis include details of the macro-economic scenario, Company's
performance, various initiatives taken by the Company as well as its approach to risk
management.
The Directors have pleasure in submitting this 39th Annual
Report of Alstone Textiles (India) Limited along with the audited financial
statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
1) FINANCIAL SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS
Financial Results of the Company for the year under review along with
the figures for previous year are as follows:
|
(IN Rs. Lacs') |
(IN Rs. Lacs') |
Particulars |
F.Y- 2023-24 |
F.Y- 2022-23 |
Total Income |
848.91 |
3,016.78 |
Total Expense |
432.59 |
564.16 |
Profit before Tax |
416.32 |
2452.62 |
Less: Provision for Tax |
- |
- |
Current Tax |
- |
0.50 |
MAT Credit Entitlement |
- |
- |
Earlier Year tax |
- |
- |
Deferred Tax |
(0.01) |
- |
Net Profit after Tax |
416.81 |
2,452.12 |
2) REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
During the year under review, the Company has recorded a total income
of Rs. 848.91 Lakhs and Net Profit after tax of Rs. 416.81 Lakhs as against the total
income of Rs. 3016.78 Lakhs and Net Profit of Rs. 2452.12 Lakhs in the previous financial
year. The Directors are optimistic about future performance of the Company.
3) BUSINESS UPDATE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
The information on Company's affairs and related aspects is
provided under Management Discussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared,
inter-alia, in compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) regulations, 2015 and forms part of this Report.
4) WEB ADDRESS OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Web Address where Annual Return of the Company for the Financial
Year 2023-24 referred in sub-section (3) of Section 92 has been placed at:
http://www.alstonetextiles. in/
5) CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
6) DIVIDEND
The company is not able to recommend any dividend. But the directors
are hopeful better result in ensuring future.
7) TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company did not transfer any amount to the General Reserves.
8) SHARE CAPITAL
During the Financial year 2023-24, Authorized Share Capital of the
company ? 1,28,00,00,000 (divided into 1,28,00,00,000 shares of ^ 1 each) and Paid-up
Share Capital of the company ^ 1,27,48,00,000 (1,27,48,00,000 shares of ^ 1 each). The
Company has neither issued shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or
otherwise nor issued shares (including sweat equity shares) to the employees or directors
of the company, under any scheme.
9) DEPOSITS:
During the year, the Company has not invited/accepted any deposits
under Companies Act, 2013.
10) SUBSIDARIES, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURECOMPANIES
There are no Subsidiaries, Associate and Joint venture companies of the
Company.
11) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The detailed profile of the Directors seeking Appointment/Re-
appointment is given in the explanatory statement accompanying notice to AGM and
additionally in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
During the year under review, no Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) of the
Company had any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company.
As required under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule-V Para C (10)(i)
of LODR, Certificate from the Mrs. Parul Agarwal, Practicing Company Secretary that none
of the Company's Directors have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or
continuing as directors of Companies, is enclosed as an Annexure to the Corporate
Governance Report.
The following changes have taken place in the Composition of the Board
of Directors during the Financial Year 2023-24:
1. Ms. Rajni Tanwar (DIN: 08201251) and Mr. Pankaj Saxena (DIN:
08162590) Non-Executive & Independent Directors of the Company has resigned from their
directorship of the Company with effect May 26, 2023.
2. Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik (DIN: 07016552) and Ms. Prerna Singh (DIN:
10153909) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive & Independent) on the Board of the
Company w.e.f. May 26, 2023 who shall hold office till the conclusion of ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The Board recommends his appointment at the upcoming Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
3. Mr. Ramesh Kumar (DIN: 00537325) was appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive & Non Independent Director of the Company w.e.f., August 11, 2023 who
shall hold office till the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board
recommends his appointment at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The following changes have taken place in the Composition of the Board
of Directors after the Financial Year 2023-24:
1. Mr. Luv Sharma (DIN: 09480544) was appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive & Independent Director of the Company w.e.f., August 13, 2024 who shall
hold office till the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends
his appointment at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
2. Ms. Reema Magotra (DIN: 09804839) was appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive & Independent Director of the Company w.e.f., July 10, 2024 who shall
hold office till the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends
his appointment at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
3. Ms. Prerna (DIN: 10153909) and Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma (DIN: 09211414)
Non-Executive & Independent Directors of the Company has resigned from their
directorship of the Company with effect July 08th, 2024 and July 09th
August 2024.
A. DIRECTORS RETIRES BY ROTATION
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Deepak Kumar Bhojak, Managing Director of the
Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends his
re-appointment.
B. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors hold office for a fixed term of five years
and are not liable to retire by rotation. The Independent Directors have submitted their
disclosure to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as to qualify for their
appointment as an Independent Director under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as
well as SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The
policy for Familiarization Programme of Independent Director is also placed on Website of
the company i.e.,
http://www.alstonetextiles.in/resource/Share_Holders_Information/Policies.aspx
respectively.
During the Year, one (1) Meeting held in the F.Y. 2023-24 on 23rd
November, 2023 of the Independent Directors.
C. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of Section 149 of the Act, Mr. Pankaj Saxena and Mr. Tushar
Rai Sharma were the Independent Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2023 and After
closure of the financial year 2022-23, Mr. Pankaj Saxena had resigned from his designation
citing personal reason on 26th May 2023 and on the same date Ms. Prerna Singh
and Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik was appointed as Independent Director and is still as on date.
The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors to
the effect that (a) they fulfill the criteria for independence as laid down under Section
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder, read with Regulation
16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
as amended upto date ("Listing Regulations") (b) that they have got themselves
registered in the data bank for Independent Directors being maintained by the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of
India and their names are included in the data bank maintained by IICA (c) they are not
aware of any circumstance or situation, existing or anticipated, which may impact or
impair their ability to discharge duties (d) that they have complied with the Code for
Independent Director prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 which forms a
part of the Company's Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel,
to which as well, they affirm their compliance.
As required under Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the
Company has programmers for Familiarization for the Independent Directors about the nature
of the Industry, Business model, roles, rights and responsibilities of Independent
Directors and other relevant information. As required under Regulation 46(2)(i) of SEBI
(LODR) Regulations the details of the Familiarization Programmed for Independent Directors
are available at the Company's website.
D. COMPANY'S POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company's Policy for the appointment of Directors and Key and
Senior Managerial Personnel and their Remuneration policy can be accessed on the
Company's website at the web-link: http://www.alstonetextiles.in/resource/Share
Holders Information/Policies.aspx
In seeking to select individuals for induction as directors on the
Board of Directors of the Company, the criteria such as qualifications, positive
attributes, independence as set out in the aforementioned policy, are strictly adhered to.
Additionally, the knowledge, experience and expertise of the incumbent and their relevance
to the Company, are other aspects covered by the policy, which are considered.
Remuneration packages for directors, key and senior management
personnel, are drawn up in consonance with the tenets as laid down in the Remuneration
Policy Depending upon the nature, quantum, importance and intricacies of the
responsibilities and functions being discharged as also the standards prevailing in the
industry the concerned individuals get the best possible remuneration packages permissible
under the applicable laws, so that the Company gets to retain the best of quality and
talent.
E. BOARD EVALUATION
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation
of its own performance, board committees and individual directors.
Pursuant to Schedule II, Part D of LODR, the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee has laid down evaluation criteria for performance evaluation of
Independent Directors, which is based on attendance, expertise and contribution brought in
by the Independent Director at the Board and Committee Meetings, which shall be taken into
account at the time of reappointment of Independent Director.
The performance of the Independent Directors was reviewed and evaluated
by the entire Board and in such exercise, the director concerned whose performance was
being evaluated, did not participate.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013, and
Regulation 25(4) of LODR, Independent Directors have evaluated the quality, quantity and
timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board, Performance of
the Board as a whole and its Members and other required matters.
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 performance of Non-Executive Directors, the Board as a whole and
the Chairman of the Company was evaluated by Independent Directors, after taking into
account the views of the Executive Director and NEDs.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the
performance of individual directors based on criteria such as the contribution of the
individual director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to
be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
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.
F. COMPANY SECRETARY
Mrs. Shradha Sharma, an Associate Member of the ICSI, has been
appointed, by the Board of Directors, as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company with effect from March 1, 2021.The same is continued till date.
G. CHTEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Deepak Verma was appointed, by the Board of Directors of the
Company, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from April 24, 2019. The
same is continued till date.
H. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The following persons are designated as Key Managerial Personnel of the
Company pursuant to Section-2(51) and Section-203 of the Act, read with the Rules framed
thereunder:
A. Mr. Deepak Kumar Bhojak, (Managing Director).
B. Mr. Deepak Verma, (Chief Financial Officer).
C. Ms. Shradha Sharma, (Company Secretary).
12. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to
the best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
(ii) 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 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) 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;
(iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
(v) The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating
effectively;
(vi) 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.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal,
statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of
internal 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 opinion that the Company's internal financial controls
were adequate and effective during F.Y.2023-24.
13. MEETINGS
(a) BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors met 8 times during the F.Y.- 2023-24. The dates
on which meetings were held are 12/04/2023, 26/05/2023, 11/08/2023, 24/08/2023,
05/09/2023, 16/10/2023, 10/11/2023, and 01/02/2024.
The periodicity between two Board Meetings was within the maximum time
gap as prescribed in the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015 / Companies Act, 2013. The Composition of the Board of Directors, their
attendance at Board Meetings and last Annual General Meeting is as under:
Name of Director's |
Designation |
Category |
Number of
Board Meetings |
Attendance of
Last AGM |
Members entitled to
Attend |
Directors attended |
Mr. Deepak Kumar Bhojak |
Managing Director |
Executive |
8 |
8 |
Yes |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
Director |
Non-Executive &
Independent |
6 |
6 |
Yes |
Ms. Prerna Singh |
Director |
Non-Executive &
Professional |
6 |
6 |
Yes |
Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma |
Director |
Non-Executive &
Independent |
8 |
8 |
Yes |
Mr. Ramesh Kumar |
Director |
Non-Executive &
NonIndependent |
5 |
5 |
Yes |
Ms. Rajni Tanwar |
Director |
Non-Executive &
NonIndependent |
2 |
2 |
NA |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena |
D irector |
Non-Executive &
NonIndependent |
2 |
2 |
NA |
1. Ms. Rajni Tanwar (DIN: 08201251) and Mr. Pankaj Saxena (DIN:
08162590) Non-Executive & Non-Independent Directors of the Company has resigned from
their directorship of the Company with effect May 26, 2023.
2. Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik (DIN: 07016552) and Ms. Prerna Singh (DIN:
10153909) as an NonExecutive & Independent (Non-Executive & Independent) on the
Board of the Company w.e.f. May 26, 2023 who shall hold office till the conclusion of
ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends his appointment at the upcoming
Annual General Meeting of the Company.
3. Mr. Ramesh Kumar (DIN: 00537325) was appointed as an
Non-Executive & Non Independent Director of the Company w.e.f., August 11, 2023 who
shall hold office till the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board
recommends his appointment at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
(i) AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprises three Members of which two (including
Chairman) of the Committee are Independent Directors. During the year 5 Audit Committee
Meetings were convened and held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The Committee met (5) times in the FY 2023-24. The dates on which these
meetings were held are 18/04/2023, 26/05/2023, 11/08/2023, 30/09/2023, and 09/11/2023.
The Composition of Audit Committee and their attendance at the meeting
are as under:-
Name of Members |
Category/ Designation |
No. of
Meetings |
|
|
Members entitled to Attend |
Members Attended |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
Chairman |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma |
Member |
5 |
5 |
Ms. Rajni Tanwar |
Member* |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena |
Chairman* |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Deepak Kumar Bhojak |
Member |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena (DIN: 08162590) and Ms. Rajni Tanwar (DIN: 08201251)
Non-Executive & Non- Independent Directors of the Company has resigned from their
directorship of the Company with effect May 26, 2023.
(ii) NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee comprises three members,
all are Non-Executive Directors, all of them (including Chairman) of the Committee are
Independent Directors. During the year, (1) Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Meetings was convened and held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The committee met 1 time during the period, from 1stApril
2023 to 31st March 2024. The date on which the meeting was held is 25/05/2023.
The Composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee and their attendance at the
meeting are as under:-
Name of Members |
Category/ Designation |
No. of
Meetings |
Members entitled to Attend |
Members Attended |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Ms. Rajni Tanwar |
Member |
1 |
1 |
The amended/ updated policy of nomination policy is also placed on
website of the company i.e., www. alstonetexti les.in.
(iii) STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises three members all of
them (including Chairman) members are Independent Directors. During the year, (Two)
Stakeholders Relationship Committee Meetings was convened and held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The Committee met only (2) times dated on 26/05/2023, and 15/11/2023
during the year ended 31/03/2024.
The Composition Stakeholders' Relationship committee and their
attendance at the meeting are as Under:-
Name of Members |
Category/ Designation |
No. of
Meetings |
Members entitled to Attend |
Members Attended |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena |
Chairman* |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Ms. Rajni Tanwar |
Member* |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Ms. Prerna Singh |
Member |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena (DIN: 08162590) and Ms. Rajni Tanwar (DIN: 08201251)
Non-Executive & Non- Independent Directors of the Company has resigned from their
directorship of the Company with effect May 26, 2023.
Compliance Officer:
Name of the Compliance Officer |
Contact Details |
E-Mail ID |
Ms. Shradha Sharma |
011-28744161 |
alstonetextiles@gmail.com |
(iv) RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The Risk Management Committee comprises three members of which two
(including Chairman) of the Committee are Independent Directors. During the year Two (2)
Risk Management Committee Meetings was convened and held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The Committee met Two (2) times on 26th May, 2023 and 18th
October, 2023 during the financial year ended on March 31, 2024. The Composition Risk
Management committee and their attendance at the meeting are as under:-
Name of Members |
Category/ |
No. of
Meetings |
|
Designation |
Members entitled to
attended |
Members attended |
Mr. Pankaj Saxena |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Deepak Kumar Bhojak |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma |
Member |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
Chairman |
1 |
1 |
*Mr. Pankaj Saxena (DIN: 08162590) Non-Executive &
Non-Independent Directors of the Company has resigned from their directorship of the
Company with effect May 26, 2023.
(v) SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
There were Two (2) Share Holders Meeting i.e. one is AGM (Annual
General Meeting) held on 29th September 2023 at 01:00 P.M. Through video
conferencing/other audio-visual means (OAVM) and another is EGM (Extra Ordinary General
Meeting) held on 17th November, 2023 at 01:00 P.M. through video conferencing/
other audio-visual means (OAVM).
14. PARTICULAR'S OF LOANS, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investment covered under the
provisions of Section-186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Notes to the
Financial Statements.
15. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Company has established a vigil mechanism
and has a whistle blower policy. The policy provides the mechanism for the receipt,
retention and treatment of complaints and to protect the confidentiality and anonymity of
the stakeholders. The Vigil Mechanism provides a mechanism for employees of the Company to
approach the Chairman of the Audit Committee for redressal. No person has been denied
access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the company
i.e., http://www.alstonetextiles.in/resource/Share Holders Information/Policies.aspx
16. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Internal financial controls of the Company are commensurate with the
nature and size of business operations. Your Directors are of the view that there are
adequate policies and procedures in place in the Company so as to ensure:
(1) the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately
and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as
necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and
(3) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets
that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
17. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The statement containing the top ten employees and the employees
drawing remuneration in excess of limit prescribed under Section 197(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013 (Act) read with Rule 5(2) & (3) of The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of the report. However, In
terms of the proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent
to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the said information on
employees' particulars. The said statement is also available for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up
to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Any Member interested in obtaining a
copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary.
18. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions pertaining to or
developments/happenings in respect of such matters, during the year under review's
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any scheme including the stock option schemes in force in the Company.
3. Passing of Material orders by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
4. Corporate insolvency resolution process initiated or pending of any
insolvency proceedings under the insolvency and bankruptcy code, 2016 (IBC).
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties for
the financial year 2023-24 are annexed herewith to the Financial Statements in Form No.
AOC-2 (Annexure-I)
20. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANALYSIS REPORT:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement), 2015,
is presented in a separate section which forms part of the Annual Report under Annexure-II.
21. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
As per Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures
requirements) Regulation, 2015, Report on Corporate Governance is applicable as the
Company is within the prescribed limit that the Paid-up Share Capital of the Company is
INR 127,48,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Twenty Seven Crores Forty Eight Lakhs Only) and
Net worth is INR 152.80 Cr. (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Two Crore eighty Lakhs Only) as at
March 31st, 2024.
As per Regulation-27(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulation's 2015, a report on Corporate Governance together with the
Auditor's Certificate regarding the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
forms part of the Annual Report under Annexure-III. A Practicing Company
Secretary's Certificate certifying the Company's compliance with the
requirements of listing regulations as set out in the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is attached to the Report.
22. AUDITORS
A. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board of Directors has appointed ACS Parul Agrawal Practicing
Company Secretary to hold the office of the Secretarial Auditor and to conduct the
Secretarial Audit for Financial Year 2023-24
(i) SECRETARIAL AUDITOR' SREPORT:
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as Annexure-IV
to this report in Form No. MR-3.
(ii) SECRETARIAL AUDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS:
The observations made by Auditors with reference to notes to account
and the following are the comments by secretarial Auditor:
During the period under review the Company has complied with the
provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulation, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above
subject to the following observation.
There is a non-compliance of provision of Regulation 46 of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement)
Regulations, 2015. (Website not updated).
There is a non-compliance of provision of Regulation 3(5) and
3(6) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 2015. (SDD-Structured digital database Software).
During the year, the company purchased shares of Sital Leasing
& Finance Ltd, which is not shown in the demat statement of the company, there is
difference of 28,98,211 shares between books and demat statement as on 31.03.2024.
The Board of Directors considered the matter and seeking to resolve the
matter.
B. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
M/s GSA & ASSOCIATES LLP, Chartered Accountants (LLP Registration
No. AAS-8863), Statutory Auditors of the Company, have in compliance with the provisions
of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit And Auditors)
Rules, 2014, were appointed in the 38th Annual General Meeting held on
September 26, 2022, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office as such for a
term of five years, from the financial year 2022-23 to 2026-27.
M/s. TIWARI & MISHRA (Firm Registration Number 018393N) and M/s.
GSA & ASSOCIATES LLP (000257N/N500339) and M/s. DEEPA ANKIT JAIN & ASSOCIATES
(023987N) and M/s. BHATTACHARJEES & CO (327892E) Chartered Accountants Firms have
merged to single entity leading to reconstitution of their firms with change in their firm
name as M/s. GSA & ASSOCIATES LLP (000257N/N500339) with effect from 23rd November
2023 and there is no change in the auditor of the company.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors'
Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
No frauds has been reported by the Statutory Auditor, details of which
are required to be disclosed u/s 143(12) of the Act. However, A Certificate from the
Auditors has been received from the Statutory to the effect that their appointment, if
made, would be within the limits prescribed under section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act,
2013 and that they are not disqualified to be appointed as statutory auditors in terms of
the provisions of the proviso to section 139(1), section 141(2) and section 141(3) of the
companies Act, 2013, and the provisions of Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.
(i) STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT:
The Auditors have given an Audit Report on Financial of 2023-24 and
annexed herewith marked as Annexure-V to the annual report.
(ii) STATUTORY AUDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS:
The observations made by Auditors with reference to notes to account
are Self-explanatory and need no comments. The Board of Directors considered the matter
and seeking to resolve the matter, if any.
C. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
Mr. Anil Prakash was appointed as an Internal Auditor of the Company
for the Financial Year- 2023-24.
(i) INTERNAL AUDITOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Anil Prakash has placed the Internal Audit Report before the Audit
Committee and Board.
(ii) INTERNAL AUDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS:
Internal Auditor's Report is self-explanatory and need no
comments.
23. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
Maintenance of Cost Audit Records as specified by the Central
Government under sub-section (1)of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable
to the Company and accordingly such accounts and records are not required to be
made and maintained. Also, Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.
24. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDER VALUE:
Our Company firmly believes that its success in the market place and a
good reputation is among the primary determination of value to the shareholders. For this
purpose, the Management has listed its shares on BSE Limited (BSE) having nationwide
trading platform.
25. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Disclosure under Section 197(12) and Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014.
1. Ratio of remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024.
Sr. No. |
Name of Directors |
Remuneration P. A. |
Ratio to Median
Remuneration of Employees |
(i) |
Deepak Kumar Bhojak |
NIL |
NIL |
Note: Sitting fees paid to Independent Directors and no fees paid
to Non-executive director and hence not included in the above table.
1. The percentage increase in remuneration of each director CFO,
CEO, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial year 2023-24: NIL
2. Percentage increase in median remuneration of employees in the
financial year: NIL
3. There are 2 permanent employees on the rolls of the company as
on 31st March, 2024.
4. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration
policy of the company: Pursuant to Rule 5(1)(Xii) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, it is affirmed that the remuneration
paid to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management is as per the
Remuneration Policy of your Company.
26. DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
The Company has connectivity with NSDL & CDSL for dematerialization
of its equity shares. The ISIN- INE184S01024 has been allotted for the
Company. Therefore, the matter and/or investors may keep their shareholding in the
electronic mode with their Depository Participates. 93.60% of the Company's
Paid-up Share Capital is in dematerialized form and balance 6.40% is in physical
form as on 31st March, 2024.
27. LISTING OF SHARES:
The Company has Listed 1,27,48,00,000 Equity Shares of 1/- each on BSE
Limited as on 31st March, 2024.
28. HEALTH. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION:
The Company has complied with all the applicable environmental law and
labor laws. The Company has been complying with the relevant laws and has been taking all
necessary measures to protect the environment and maximize worker protection and safety.
29. HUMAN RESOURCES:
People remain the most valuable asset of your Company. Your Company
follows a policy of building strong team of talented professionals. Your Company continues
to build on its capabilities in getting the right talent to support different products and
geographies and is taking effective steps to retain the talent. It has built an open,
transparent and meritocratic culture to nurture this asset. The Company recognizes people
as its most valuable asset and The Company has kept a sharp focus on Employee Engagement.
The Company's Human Resources is commensurate with the size, nature and operations of
the Company.
30. DISCLOSURE OF FRAUDS TN THE BOARD'S REPORT UNDER SECTION 143
OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 2013:
During the year under review, your Directors do not observe any
transactions which could result in a fraud. Your Directors hereby declares that the
Company has not been encountered with any fraud or fraudulent activity during the
Financial Year 2023-24.
31. COMPLIANCE:
The Company has complied and continues to comply with all the
applicable regulations, circulars and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs (MCA), Stock Exchange(s), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) etc. The
Company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Listing
Agreement executed with the Stock Exchange(s), SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and other applicable rules/regulations/guidelines issued
from time to time.
32. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI
Pursuant to the approval by the Central Government to the Secretarial
Standards specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on April 10, 2015,
the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General
Meetings (SS-2) came into effect from July 01, 2015. Thereafter, Secretarial Standards
were revised with effect from October 01, 2017. The Company is in compliance with the
Secretarial Standards.
33. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set
up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent,
contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The policy is available
on the website of the company i.e., www.alstonetextiles.in.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and
disposed of during the year
9093-94
No of complaints received |
: NIL |
No of complaints disposed of |
: NIL |
34. DEVELOPMENT& IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
In compliance with Regulation 21(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
And Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended upto date, pursuant to the
recent amendment in such regulations notified by SEBI on May 5, 2021, a Risk Management
Committee was constituted by the Board of Directors comprising of Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik, a
Non-Executive Independent Director as the Chairman along with Mr. Deepak Kumar Bhojak,
Managing Director and Mr. Tushar Rai Sharma, Non-Executive Independent Director, both are
members of the committee, to oversee implementation of the Risk Management Policy in force
in the Company, and monitor and evaluate risks, basis appropriate methodology, processes
and systems.
The Risk Management Policy is in force and application in the Company,
has been drawn up based on a detailed assessment of the operational risks, risks
associated with related business in India, in general and the business of the Company in
particular. The Risk management Policy also covers the risks related to the Company assets
and property, the risks which the employees of the Company may get exposed to, the risks
arising out of non -compliance if any, with the provisions of and requirements laid down
under various applicable statutes, Foreign Exchange related risks, risks which could
emanate from business competition, contractual risks etc.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of the
Annual Report identifies key risks, which can affect the performance of the Company. The
policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company.
35. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate
Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.
36. DETAILS OF CRYPTO / VIRTUAL CURRENCY
There were no Transaction and Financial Dealing in Crypto /
Virtual Currency during the Financial Year 2023-24.
34. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL
YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THEREPORT:
Apart from the information provided/disclosures made elsewhere in the
Directors' Report including Annexures thereof, there are no material changes and
commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, occurred between the ends of
the financial year of the Company i.e. March 31, 2024 till date of this Report.
35. SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY:
During the Financial Year 2023-24, there were no significant and
material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status of the company.
36. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS & OUTGO:
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, Foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is
furnished.
(A) Conservation of energy:
Steps taken / impact on conservation of energy, with special reference
to the following: NIL Steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of
energy including waste generated: NIL
(B) Technology absorption:
The Company has not taken any technical knowhow from anyone and hence
not applicable. The Company has not imported any technology and hence not applicable.
Expenditure incurred on Research and Development: The Company has not incurred any
expenditure on research and development.
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings/Outgo:-
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgoings |
31st March,
2024 |
31st March,
2023 |
Earnings in Foreign Currency (FOB Value of
exports) |
NIL |
NIL |
Expenditure in Foreign Currency |
NIL |
NIL |
37. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE FOR OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During the year under review, there were no Application made or
proceeding in the name of the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
38. CODE OF CONUCT ON SEBI (PIT)
The Company has laid down a code of conduct for all Board members and
senior management personnel. The Code of Conduct is available at company's website
http://www.alstonetextiles.in/resource/Share Holders
Information/CodeofConduct.aspx.
39. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement of
loans taken from Banks and Financial Institutions.
40. GREEN INITIATIVES:
This year too, Annual Report and the notice of the 39th
Annual General Meeting of the Company are being sent to all members electronically, at
their registered e-mail ids as made available to the Company or its Registrar and Transfer
Agent, Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd.
The e-voting facility is being provided to the members to enable them
to cast their votes electronically on all resolutions sent forth in the notice, pursuant
to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management
and Administration) Rules, 2014. The instructions for e- voting are provided in the
notice.
Furthermore, in compliance with the conditions and the related
procedure laid down in the MCA Circulars, the meeting and the voting thereat shall take
place in the manner so laid down.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors are thankful to the Bankers, Customers, Dealers, and
Vendors for their valuable support and assistance.
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the
commendable work done, dedication and sincerity by all the employees of the Company at all
levels during the year under review.
The Company will make every effort to meet the aspirations of its
shareholders and wish to sincerely thank them for their whole hearted co-operation and
support at all times.
For and behalf of ALSTONE TEXTILES (INDIA) LIMITED
Date: 23.08.2024 |
Deepak Kumar Bhojak |
Ramesh Kumar |
Place: New Delhi |
(Managing Director) |
(Director) |
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DIN: 06933359 |
DIN: 00537325 |