To the Members,
The Board of Directors take pleasure in presenting the Thirty Eighth Annual Report
including inter- alia Directors' Report, its annexures and audited financial statements
(including standalone & consolidated financial statements along with respective
Auditors' Report thereon) for the year ended 31st March 2024. The consolidated performance
of the Company and its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
. FINANCIAL SUMMARY /HIGHLIGHTS:
The performance during the period ended 31March, 2024 has been as under:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Revenue from operations |
353.16 |
81.00 |
3587.86 |
4557.27 |
Other income |
1.99 |
2.82 |
41.65 |
737.06 |
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance |
3.96 |
(34,00) |
(54.08) |
(106.34) |
Costs, |
|
|
|
|
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment |
1.45 |
5.74 |
45.27 |
42.75 |
Profit /loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense |
2.51 |
(39.74) |
(99.35) |
(149.09) |
Less: Finance Costs |
-- |
-- |
21.76 |
42.69 |
Profit /loss before Exceptional items and Tax Expense |
2.51 |
(39.74) |
(121.11) |
(191.78) |
Add/(less): Exceptional items |
-- |
224.15 |
-- |
224.15 |
Profit /loss before Tax Expense |
2.51 |
(263.89) |
(121.11) |
(415.93) |
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred) |
0.18 |
(2.14) |
46.45 |
(147.70) |
Profit /loss for the year (1) |
2.33 |
(261.75) |
(167.56) |
(268.23) |
other Comprehensive Income/loss (2) |
-- |
-- |
32.77 |
172.57 |
Total (1+2) |
2.33 |
(261.75) |
(134.79) |
(95.66) |
Earnings per share |
0.02 |
(2.59) |
(1.66) |
(2.66) |
2. OVERVIEW & STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
Revenues standalone
During the year under review, the Company on a standalone basis has recorded a total
income of Rs. 355.15 Lakhs and net profit of Rs. 2.33 Lakhs as against the income of
Rs.83.82 Lakhs and incurred a loss of Rs. 261.75 Lakhs respectively in the previous
financial year ending 31.03.2023.
Revenues Consolidated
During the year under review, the Company on a consolidated basis has recorded an
income of Rs. 3629.51 Lakhs and incurred a loss of Rs. 134.79 Lakhs as against the income
of Rs. 5294.33 Lakhs and incurred a loss of Rs. 95.66 Lakhs respectively in the previous
financial year ending 31.03.2023.
3. BUSINESS UPDATE AND 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 the annual Report.
4. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the period under review and the date of Board's Report there was no change in
the nature of business pursuant to inter-alia Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (Gj) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company
has not proposed to transfer any amount to general reserves account of the company during
the year under review.
6. DIVIDEND:
The Company has not paid any dividend during the year under review.
7.MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY:
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred between the end of the Financial Year 2023-24 of the
Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the Annual Report.
8. FUND RAISING BY ISSUANCE OF DEBT SECURITIES, IF ANY
Pursuance to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018,
read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS -RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19,
2023, the Directors the Directors confirm that the Company is not defined as a Large
Corporate as per the framework provided in the said Circular. Further, your Company
has not raised any funds by issuance of debt securities.
9. REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under review.
10. AUTHORISED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
During the year under review, there was no change in the share capital. The Authorized
Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2024 stood at Rs.10,50,00,000/- and the
issued and paid-up share capital of the Company consists of 1,01,00,000 shares of face
value Rs.10/- each amounting to Rs.10,10,00,000/-.
11. FURTHER ISSUE OF SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, your Company has not made any allotments.
12. TRANSFER OF SHARES AND UNPAID OR UMCLAIMED AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR
EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act 2013, Investor Education
and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (TEPF
Rules) read with the relevant circulars and amendments thereto, the amount of
dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the due date is
required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF),
constituted by the Central Government
During the Year, no amount of dividend was unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven
years and therefore no amount is required to be transferred to Investor Education and
Provident Fund under the Section 125(1) and Section 125(2) of the Act.
13. APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT / RESIGNATION / RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORS
/CEO/ CFO AND KEY MANANGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on date of this report, the Company has 5 Directors, out of which three are
Independent including two women Directors and one is executive director and one
non-executive Directors. a) Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation of Directors/KMP of the
Company
Resignation of Ms. Megha Agarwal as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company with effect from 30" June, 2023.
Appointment of Mr. Siva Kumar Reddy Chappidi as Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer of the Company with effect from 19" July, 2023.
Re appointment of Mr. Sushant Mohan Lal as Executive Director of the Company with
effect from 29" September, 2023.
Appointment of Mrs. Gayathri Raghuram as Independent Director of the Company with
effect from 04" September, 2023.
Resignation of Mr. Mary Vara Prasad Mutluri as Independent Director of the Company with
effect from 30" May, 2024.
b) Key Managerial Personnel:
Key Managerial Personnel as on date of this report
e Mr. Sushant Mohan Lal, Executive Director of the Company. e Mrs. Sonam Jalan, Chief
Financial Officer of the Company. e Mr. Siva Kumar Reddy, Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer of the Company.
c) Information u/r 36(3) of SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015:
As required under regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015, brief
particulars of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointments are given as Annexure A
to the notice of the AGM forming part of this Annual Report.
14. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS:
The Company has, inter alia, received the following declarations from all the
Independent Directors as prescribed under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and under Regulation 16(1)(b) read with Regulation 25 of the SEBI (LODR),
Regulations, 2015 confirming that:
a. they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the
Act, read with Schedule IV and Rules issued thereunder, and the Listing Regulations. There
has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of
the Company; b. they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed
under Schedule IV to the Act; and
c. they have registered themselves with the Independent Director's Database maintained
by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and have qualified the online proficiency
self-assessment test or are exempted from passing the test as required in terms of Section
150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of
Directors) Rules, 2014.
d. they had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than
sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of
attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee(s).
The Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the declaration and
confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of
the veracity of the same.
15. BOARD MEETINGS:
The Board of Directors duly met Seven (7) times on 11.04.2023, 30.05.2023, 19.07.2023,
14.08.2023, 04.09.2023, 10.11.2023 and 14.02.2024 and in respect of which meetings, proper
notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes
Book maintained for the purpose.
16. BOARD EVALUATION:
Performance of the Board and Board Committees was evaluated on various parameters such
as structure, composition, diversity, experience, corporate governance, competencies,
performance of specific duties and obligations, quality of decision-making and overall
Board effectiveness. Performance of individual Directors was evaluated on parameters such
as meeting attendance, participation and contribution, engagement with colleagues on the
Board, responsibility towards stakeholders and independent judgement.
All the Directors participated in the evaluation process conducted in February 2024.
The Board discussed the performance evaluation reports of the Board, Board Committees,
Individual Directors. The Board upon discussion noted the inputs of the Directors.
The detailed procedure followed for the performance evaluation of the Board, Committees
and Individual Directors is enumerated in the Corporate Governance Report.
17. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF
REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2)
& (3) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:
A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12)
of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as Annexure IX (a) to the annual Report.
A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn
and the name of every employee is annexed to the Annual report as Annexure IX (b).
During the year, NONE of the employees is drawing a remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/-
and above per annum or Rs.8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month, the limits
specified under the 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.
18. RATIO OF REMUNERATION TO EACH DIRECTOR:
Under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1) (2) & (3) of the
Companies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014, the ratio of remuneration to
median employees is as mentioned in Annexure- IX (a).
19. DIRECTOR'S 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, the applicable accounting standards had
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b)The Directors had 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 and loss of the company for that period;
(c)The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the
assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d)The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e)The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively.
(f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
20. DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
Your Company has well established procedures for internal control across its various
locations, commensurate with its size and operations. The organization is adequately
staffed with qualified and experienced personnel for implementing and monitoring the
internal control environment.
The internal audit function is adequately resourced commensurate with the operations of
the Company and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
21. DETAILS OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY STATUTORY AUDITORS:
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Auditors have not reported any matter under
section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required to be
disclosed under section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
22. CEO/ CFO CERTIFICATION:
As required Regulation 17(8) read with Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the CEO/CFO certification is attached with the
annual report as Annexure VI.
23. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE / FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE SUBSIDIARIES / ASSOCIATES/ JOINT VENTURES:
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing
salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiary company in Form AOC- : is
annexed as Annexure III herewith forming part of the Annual Report. In accordance with the
proviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report of your Company,
containing therein its audited standalone and the consolidated financial statements has
been placed on the website of the Company.
24. NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR:
During the year under review, no Company has ceased or become to be its subsidiaries,
joint ventures or associate Company.
25. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
In compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as the Listing Regulations') and Section
129 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Consolidated Financial Statements which have been
prepared by the Company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) forms part of this Annual
Report.
26. DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC:
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the Financial Year ended March
31, 2024 and as such, no amount of principal or interest on public deposits was
outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
27. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
ACT:
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended March
31, 2024, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated 22nd January
2019 amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company is required
to file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 for
outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
The Company complied with this requirement within the prescribed timelines.
28. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The company has not given loans, Guarantees or made any investments attracting the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
29. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on
arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. The Form AOC-2 pursuant to
Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure-IV to this report.
30. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE OUTGO:
The required information as per Sec.134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act 2013 is provided
hereunder:
A. Conservation of Energy: Your Company's operations are not energy intensive. Adequate
measures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using energy efficient
computers and purchase of energy efficient equipment.
B. Technology Absorption: All the Factors mentioned in Rule 8 (3)(b) Technology
absorption are not applicable to the Company.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out Go: Foreign Exchange Earnings : US $36,600 Foreign
Exchange Outgo : NIL
31. COMMITTEES:
(I). AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of
Regulation 18(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchange read with Section 177
of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms
part of this report
(I). NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted in line with
the provisions of Regulation 19(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchange read
with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance
report, which forms part of this report.
dl). STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP/ INVESTOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the
provisions of Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchange read with
Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report,
which forms part of this report.
32. COMPOSITION OF CSR COMMITTEE AND CONTENTS OF CSR POLICY:
Since the Company does not have the net worth of Rs. 500 Crore or more, or turnover of
Rs. 1000 Crore or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crore or more during the financial year,
section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not
applicable and hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy.
33. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance
with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the
Listing Regulations. The Company promotes ethical behaviour and has put in place a
mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company has a Vigil Mechanism
and Whistle-blower policy under which the employees are free to report violations of
applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct. Employees may report their
genuine concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During the year under review, no
employee was denied access to the Audit Committee.
Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company for directors and employees
to report genuine concerns pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the
Companies Act, 2013. The same has been placed on the website of the Company
www.decipherlabs.in.
34. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators /courts that
would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
35. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS REPORT:
The members of the Company in accordance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
have passed a resolution for appointment of M/s. Ramnatham & Rao., Chartered
Accountants, Hyderabad as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years in the
AGM held on 25.09.2021 to hold office up to the conclusion of 40" Annual General
Meeting of the Company to be held for the financial year 2025-2026.
The notes of the financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report issued by
M/s. Ramnatham& Rao., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad for the financial year ended on
31 March, 2024 are self- explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The
Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
36. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, based upon the recommendations of
the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s. S.S. Reddy &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for
conducting the Secretarial Audit for financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. S.S. Reddy & Associates, Company
Secretaries for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The Report given by the
Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as Annexure- I and forms integral part of this
Report.
37. ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
SEBI vide its Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD 1/27/2019 dated February 08, 2019 read with
Regulation 24(A) of the Listing Regulations, directed listed entities to conduct Annual
Secretarial compliance audit from a Practicing Company Secretary of all applicable SEBI
Regulations and circulars/guidelines issued thereunder. Further, Secretarial Compliance
Report dated 24" May, 2024, was given by Mr. S. Sarveswar Reddy, Practicing Company
Secretary which was submitted to BSE Limited.
38. INTERNAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and
its Powers) Rules, 2014; during the year under review the Internal Audit of the functions
and activities of the Company was undertaken by the Internal Auditor of the Company on
quarterly basis.
Deviations are reviewed periodically and due compliance ensured. Summary of Significant
Audit Observations along with recommendations and its implementations are reviewed by the
Audit Committee and concerns, if any, are reported to Board. There were no adverse remarks
or qualification on accounts of the Company from the Internal Auditor.
39. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has
complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
40. DECLARATION FROM DIRECTORS:
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from being appointed as Directors
as specified under Section 164(1) and 164(2) of the Act read with Rule 14(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any
statutory modification(s) and/or re- enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force) or
are debarred or disqualified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI'), Ministry of Corporate Affairs ((MCA) or any other such
statutory authority.
All members of the Board and Senior Management have affirmed compliance with the Code
of Conduct for Board and Senior Management for the financial year 2023-24. The Company had
sought the following certificates from independent and reputed Practicing Company
Secretaries confirming that:
a. none of the Director on the Board of the Company has been debarred or disqualified
from being appointed and/or continuing as Directors by the SEBI/MCA or any other such
statutory authority.
b. independence of the Directors of the Company in terms of the provisions of the Act,
read with Schedule IV and Rules issued thereunder and the Listing Regulations.
41. ANNUAL RETURN:
AS required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return is uploaded on
website of the Company www.decipherlabs. in.
42. DETAILS FOR APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
During the year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in
the name of the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
43. 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.
44. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE:
The Company has complied with the required provisions relating to statutory compliance
with regard to the affairs of the Company in all respects.
45. FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT CORPORATE ACTIONS:
During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by the Company which were
failed to be implemented.
46. INDUSTRY BASED DISCLOSURES AS MANDATED BY THE RESPECTIVE LAWS
GOVERNING THE COMPANY:
The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and hence Industry based disclosures
is not required.
47. DISCLOSURE ABOUT COST AUDIT:
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities
carried out by the Company.
48. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management discussion and analysis report for the year under review as stipulated under
Regulation
34 (e) read with schedule V, Part B of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations 2015 with the stock exchange in India is annexed herewith as
Annexure- X to this report.
49. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES:
The Company familiarises its Independent Directors on their appointment as such on the
Board with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of
the industry in which the Company operates, etc. through familiarisation programme. The
Company also conducts orientation programme upon induction of new Directors, as well as
other initiatives to update the Directors on a continuing basis. The familiarisation
programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the Company's website
www.decipherlabs.in.
50. POLICIES:
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandated
the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the policies are
available on our website www.decipherlabs.in.
51. INSURANCE:
The properties and assets of your Company are adequately insured.
52. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company has taken adequate steps to ensure compliance with the provisions of
Corporate Governance as prescribed under the Listing Regulations. A separate section on
Corporate Governance, forming a part of this Report and the requisite certificate from the
Company's Auditors confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is
attached to the report on Corporate Governance as Annexure-II.
53. CREDIT & GUARANTEE FACILITIES:
The Company has not availed any credit and guarantee facilities during the year apart
from the banking facilities for its day-to-day operations.
54. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within the Organization.
The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risks
and also to identify business opportunities. As a process, the risks associated with the
business are identified and prioritized based on severity, likelihood and effectiveness of
current detection. Such risks are reviewed by the senior management on a periodical basis.
55. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company which in the Judgement of the Board may affect the
independence of the Directors except Mr. Ajjarapu Janakiram (Non- Executive Director &
Promoter) who is holding 16,59,075 Equity Shares of the Company.
56. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the
requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 and the
applicable Securities laws. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines
and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the
Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to
regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest
ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for
fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the
prevention of insider trading, is available on our website (www.decipherlabs.in).
57. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace.
This is in line with provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act') and the Rules made
thereunder. With the objective of providing a safe working environment, all employees
(permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The policy is
available on our website (www.decipherlabs.in).
All employees are covered under this policy. The Company is having less than 10
employees and therefore not required to constitute Internal Complaints Committee. No
Complaints were pending at the beginning of the year or received during the year.
58. EVENT BASED DISCLOSURES:
During the year under review, the Company has not taken up any of the following
activities except as mentioned:
1. Issue of sweat equity share |
:NA |
2. Issue of shares with differential rights |
:NA |
3. Issue of shares under employee's stock option scheme |
:NA |
4. Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans |
|
by it for purchase of its shares |
:NA |
5. Buy back shares |
:NA |
7. Preferential Allotment of Shares |
:NA |
59. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the overwhelming co-operation and
assistance received from the investors, customers, business associates, bankers, vendors,
as well as regulatory and governmental authorities.
Your Directors also thank the employees at all levels, who through their dedication,
co-operation, support and smart work have enabled the company to achieve a moderate growth
and is determined to poise a rapid and remarkable growth in the year to come.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of business
constituents, banks and other financial institutions and shareholders of the Company,
SEBI, BSE, NSDL, CDSL, Banks etc. for their continued support for the growth of the
Company.