Fiberweb (India) Ltd

Dear Shareholders,

Your directors are pleased to present their Report together with the audited financial statements of your Company for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

SUMMARISED FINANCIAL RESULTS:

The summarized financial results are given below:

(Rs In Lakhs)

BUSINESS OUTLOOK:

The technical textile industry is an ever-evolving space that is increasingly facing pressure from environmental and sustainability perspectives. The technical textile industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years and in coming years, it is likely to be higher than ever before. In 2023 and 2024, the world of technical textile saw major shifts in production, demand, and solutions. The past decade has seen immense growth in production - particularly with regard to technical textile. This surge of technical textile production has led to a rise in demand for innovative solutions - such as biodegradable plastic material that could mitigate the vast amounts of plastic waste currently plaguing our environment.

The company is undergoing the Spunlace project (Biodegradable) of Rs 160 Crore. The project will become commercial and production will start in 2025. This project will over smart top line by nearly Rs. 250 Crores with high profitability. This year has been quite encouraging on yearly basis. The Profit for the year ending 31.03.2024 is Rs. 736.10 Lacs as against Loss of Rs. 52.87 Lacs in previous year. Net Profit after Tax is Rs. 726.96 Lacs against Loss of Rs. 29.93 Lacs in previous year.

In view of the above facts, the earning per share of the face value of shares Rs. 10.00 each has gone up to Rs. 2.52 per share.

CONCLUSION:

The technical textile industry has more room to grow in the near future; potentially taking it to new heights where incredible levels of innovation could become commonplace within a wider range of applications. The advancements in technology and improvements in cost management has allowed technical textile manufacturers to capitalize on these opportunities by offering high quality products at competitive prices. As an example, biodegradable plastics have been gaining traction due its ability to reduce waste and pave paths towards more responsible consumption patterns making it an unprecedented opportunity for companies wishing to capitalize on sustainability efforts or better yet, create new opportunities altogether.

DETAILS OF MATERIAL CHANGES FROM THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF THIS REPORT:

No material changes and commitments have occurred after the closure of the Financial Year 2023-2024 till the date of this

Report, which would affect the financial position of your Company.

We hope with constant monitoring, your Company will be able to achieve better revenue in next year.

SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY:

The Company does not have any Subsidiary as on 31st March, 2024.

The preparation of consolidated financial statement is not applicable to

DIVIDEND:

The Board of Directors after considering various factors including expansion planned for Spunlace Project and to conserve resources, has deemed it prudent not to recommend any final dividend on equity shares for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

TRANFSER TO RESERVES:

The Board of Directors of the Company has not recommended transfer of any amount to the General Reserve for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.

SHARE CAPITAL:

The Paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 28,79,17,100 divided into 2,87,91,710 Equity shares having face value of Rs. 10 each. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential rights, sweat equity shares and equity shares under Employees Stock Option Scheme.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT:

Top priority continues to be given to environmental protection for all the units of the Company by keeping emission levels to the minimum possible. Adequate Insurance cover has been taken for properties of the Company including Buildings, Plant & Machineries, Stocks and other assets.

All Plant sites of the Company are environment regulations compliant.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS:

The Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the year under review. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

Particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are set out as follows. The Company constantly takes effective steps to attain energy conservation.

The Company does not employ any foreign technology which needs absorption or adaptation.

Relevant figures of foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in notes to accounts paragraph annexed to the financial statements.

SEGMENT REPORTING:

Your Company's main business is "Polymer Processing" and all other activities of the company revolve around this main business. As such there are no separate reportable segments within the Company and hence, the segment wise reporting as defined in Ind AS 108 Operating Segments (Accounting Standards 17) is

CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:

There was no change in the nature of business of your Company during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS: company asthereisnosubsidiary. The Corporate Governance Policies guide the conduct of affairs of your Company and clearly delineate the roles, responsibilities and authorities at each level of its governance structure and key functionaries involved in governance. The Code of Conduct for

Senior Management and Employees of your Company (the Code of Conduct) commits Management to financial and accounting policies, systems and processes. The Corporate Governance Policies and the Code of Conduct stand widely communicated across your Company at all times.

Your Company's Financial StatementsarepreparedonthebasisoftheSignificantAccounting Policies that are carefully selected by Management and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board. These Accounting policies are reviewed and updated from time to time.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

Your Company has a rich legacy of ethical governance practices many of which were implemented by the Company, even before they were mandated by law. A Report on Corporate Governance along with Certificatefrom Practicing Company Secretaries, regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Schedule V of the Listing Regulations forms part of this Annual Report.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

A detailed analysis of your Company's performance is discussed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.

WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM:

The Company has established a vigil mechanism by adopting a Whistle Blower Policy for stakeholders including directors and employees of the Company and their representative bodies to freely report / communicate their concerns / grievances about illegal or unethical practices in the Company, actual or suspected, fraud or violation of the Company's Code or Policies. The vigil mechanism is overseen by the Audit Committee and provides adequate safeguards against victimization of stakeholders who use such mechanism.

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:

The Company has Zero Tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") to provide a safe, secure and enabling environment, free from sexual harassment. The Committee have been constituted to redress complaints of sexual harassment and the Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of committee under the Act.

During the year the Company received NIL complaints. As on this date of this report, there are no complaints received by/ pending with the Company under POSH Act.

STATUTORY AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT:

M/s Akshay Kirtikumar & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number 138182W/W100760) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office

General Meeting (AGM) held on 26th September, 2019 until the conclusion of this AGM of the Company.

On expiry of their first term, the board recommends the ordinary resolution for re-appointment of M/s Akshay Kirtikumar &

Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number 138182W/W100760) for the second consecutive term of five years, from the conclusion of this 39th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 44th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2029 to examine and audit the accounts of the Company.

Further, the Auditors' Report for FY 2023-2024 is unmodified i.e. it does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of

Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Ritesh Sharma, Practicing Company Secretary (Certificate of Practice Number: 20742) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Company has annexed to this Board's Report as Annexure V, a Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023-24 given by the Secretarial Auditor. The Secretarial Audit

Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:

The Company has undertaken an audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 for all applicable compliances as per SEBI Regulations and Circulars / Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report duly signed by Mr. Ritesh Sharma has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges and is annexed to this Board's Report.

REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS:

During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.

LISTING FEES:

Your Company has paid the requisite Annual Listing Fees to National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: FIBERWEB) and BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 507910), where its securities are listed.

KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

The following have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:

DIRECTORS:

The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, with an appropriate combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors.

The Board of Directors comprises of Nine Members, consisting of Three Non-Executive & Non-Independent Directors, Five Non-Executive & Independent Directors and One Executive Director.

RETIREMENT BY ROTATION: of 5 years from the conclusion of the 34th Annual

In terms of Section 152 of the Act, Mr Pravin V. Sheth and Mr. Rajesh U Shukla retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company and being eligible, has offered for their reappointment.

Mr Pravin V. Sheth and Mr. Rajesh U Shukla has consented to act as a director and are not disqualified from being re-appointed as Director in terms of Sections 164 and 165 of the Act read with applicable rules made thereunder. They are not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order issued by SEBI or any other such authority. They are not related to any Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

Appointment/Re-appointment

Mr Dhrupal Shah and Mr Mithilesh Dubey were appointed as Non-Executive Independent directors of the company w.e.f 11th August, 2023.

Mr Bhadresh Shah and Mr Gopal Rana retired from the directorship of the company w.e.f 28/09/2023 due to expiry of their term. They are no longer associated with the company.

Except above, there is no other change in composition of board of directors of the company.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations. The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company hold highest standards of integrity and possess requisite expertise and experience required to fulfil their duties as Independent Directors. In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification Directors) Rules, 2014, The Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are registered in the Independent Directors data bank maintained by the IICA and unless exempted, have also passed the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by IICA.

The Board of the Company, after taking these declarations on record and undertaking due veracity of the same, concluded that the Independent Directors of the Company are persons of integrity and possess the relevant expertise, experience and proficiency to qualify as Independent Directors of the Company and are independent of the Management of the Company.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The performance evaluation of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, Committees thereof, Independent Directors and Chairman of the Company was carried out. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the NRC formulated criteria for effective evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors.

Accordingly, the performance evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual Directors was carried out by the NRC and the Board of Directors. Further, pursuant to Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 17(10) of the Listing Regulations, the evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the Board of Directors.

The NRC at its meeting reviewed the evaluations and the implementation and compliance of the evaluation exercise done. All Directors of the Company as on 31st March 2024 participated in the evaluation process. The evaluation exercise for the financial year, inter-alia, concluded the transparency and free-flowing discussions at meetings, the adequacy of the Board and its

Committee compositions and the frequency of meetings were satisfactory. Suggestions have been noted for implementation. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

Evaluation of Committees:

The performance evaluation of Committees was based on criteria such as structure and composition of Committees, attendance and participation of member of the Committees, fulfilment of the functions assigned to Committees by the Board and applicable regulatory framework, frequency and adequacy of time allocated at the Committee Meetings to fulfil duties assigned to it, adequacy and timeliness of the Agenda and Minutes circulated, comprehensiveness of the discussions and constructive functioning of the Committees, effectiveness of the Committee's recommendation for the decisions of the Board, etc.

Evaluation of Directors and Board:

A separate exercise was carried out by the Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("GNRC") of the Board to evaluate the performance of Individual Directors. The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors. The performance evaluation of the Chairman of the Board was also carried out by the Independent Directors, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The performance evaluation the Executive Director of the Company was carried out by the Chairman of the Board and other Directors.

FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS / NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:

The Members of the Board of the Company are afforded many opportunities to familiarise themselves with the Company, its Management and its operations. The Directors are provided with all the documents to enable them to have a better understanding of the Company, its various operations and the industry in which it operates.

All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware of their roles and responsibilities at the time of their appointment through a formal letter of appointment, which also stipulates various terms and conditions of their engagement. Executive Directors and Senior Management provide an overview of the operations and familiarize the new Non-Executive Directors on matters related to the Company's values and commitments. They are also introduced to the organization structure, constitution of various committees, board procedures, risk management strategies, etc.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134(3) (c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and on the basis of explanation and compliance certificategiven by the executives of the Company, and subject to disclosures in the Annual Accounts and also on the basis of discussions with the Statutory Auditors of the Company from time to time, we state as under:

That in the preparation of the accounts for the financial period ended 31st March, 2024, the have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were 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 the period under That the Directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial period ended 31st March, 2024 on a ‘going concern' basis.

The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and The Directors have devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:

Your Company has adopted a policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of managerial remuneration, Directors qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178 (3) of the

Companies Act, 2013.

Policy on Directors' Appointment

Policy on Directors' appointment is to follow the criteria as laid down under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Emphasis is given to persons from diverse fields or professions.

Policy on Remuneration

Guiding Policy on remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and employees of the Company is that –

• There has never been union since incorporation and is not likely to be there in view of cordial relation with workers. As such the Board felt that there is no need to form policy for unionized workers.

• Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Executives, Managers, Staff and Workmen (non Unionized) is industry driven in which it is operating taking into account the performance leverage and factors such as to attract and retain quality talent.

• For Directors, it is based on the shareholders resolutions, provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed therein, circulars and guidelines issued by Central Government and other authorities from time to time.

BOARD MEETINGS:

During the Financial Year ended 31st March 2024, four Board Meetings were held on the following dates: 30th May, 2023, 11th August, 2023, 04th November, 2023 and 06th February, 2024. For details of meetings of the Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this Annual Report.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM):

The 38th AGM of the Company was held on Thursday, 28th September, 2023 at 09.00 a.m. at the Hotel Ocean Inn, Plot No. 20, Devka Beach, Nani Daman (U.T.) - 396 210.

The 39th AGM of the Company will be held on Friday, 27th September, 2024 at 09.00 a.m. at the Hotel Ocean Inn, Plot No. 20, Devka Beach, Nani Daman (U.T.) - 396 210 to discuss the business as stated in the AGM Notice. accounting standards MEETINGS OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

The Independent Directors of your Company often meet before the Board Meetings without the presence of the Chairman of the Board or the Executive Director or other Non-Independent Directors or Chief Financial Officer or any other Management

Personnel.

These Meetings are conducted in an informal and flexible manner to enable the Independent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to, inter alia, review of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, review the performance of the Chairman of the Company (taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors), assess 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.

The Board usually met once in the start of financial year, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Information on the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and meetings of those Committees held during the year is given in the Corporate Governance Report.

AUDIT COMMITTEE:

As on 31st March, 2024, the Committee comprises of three Directors viz. Mr. Sorabh Gupta (Chairman of the Committee), Mr. Chidambar Rege and Mrs. Soniya P. Sheth. All the Members of the Committee are Non-Executive Directors and possess strong accounting and financial management knowledge. The Company Secretary of the Company is the Secretary of the Committee.

During the year, Mr. Sorabh Gupta was appointed as a Chairman of the Audit Committee effective 11th August, 2023.

All members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and possess accounting and financial management knowledge. The details of the same are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

Your Company has in place, a Code of Conduct for the Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel, which reflects the legal and ethical values to which your Company is strongly committed. The Directors and Senior Management Personnel of your Company have complied with the code as mentioned hereinabove.

The Directors and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct applicable to them, for the financial year ended 31 March, 2024.

SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

Your Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Act.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY:

The Company has in place a process for approval of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Parties. As per the process, necessary details for each of the Related Party Transactions, as applicable, along with the justification are provided to the Audit Committee in terms of the Company's Policy on Materiality of and on Dealing with Related Party Transactions and as required under SEBI Master Circular Number SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120 dated 11th July, 2023. All Related Party Transactions entered during the year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.

The Company has not entered into Material Related Party Transactions as per the provisions of the Act and a confirmation to this effect as required under section 134(3) (h) of the Act is given in Form AOC-2 as Annexure VI, which forms part of this Boards' Report.

The policy on Related Party Transactions as amended and approved by the Board of Directors, is accessible on your Company's website at www.fiberwebindia.com

PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND SECURITIES PROVIDED:

Details of Loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided, if any, along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the standalone financial forming part of this annual report.

RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Company has laid down a well-defined risk management policy. The Board periodically reviews the risk and suggests steps to be taken to control and mitigation the same through a proper defined framework.

The Company manages monitors and reports on the principle risks and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Company's management systems, organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors that governs how the Group conducts the business of the Company and manages associated risks.

The constitution of Risk Management Committee is not mandatory for your Company as per provisions of Regulation of 21 of LODR is applicable to the Top 1000 listed entities.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

Information pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, in respect of the employees of the Company are annexed to this report as

Annexure I ‘ '.

In terms of provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, none of the employees are in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):

Your Company has been at the forefront of helping people through impactful CSR projects that have addressed critical issues of our time. CSR for a business includes being responsible for its business processes and products, and engaging in accountable relationships with its employees, customers, and the community. Your Company has built its reputation as a good corporate citizen by not only doing good business, but also by driving positive change in society.

For your Company, CSR is not only about adhering to statutory and legal compliances but also creating social and environmental value for its stakeholders thus contributing to build an equal and future-ready nation. Your Company has a vibrant CSR portfolio that primarily serves weaker sections of society and help them to earn their livelihood. For the Financial Year 2023-2024, your Company continued to focus on providing education and provide the medical assistance to the people.

As per the Companies Act, 2013, as prescribed companies are required to spend at least 2% of their average net profits for three immediately preceding financial years

Accordingly, your Company has spent 30.50 Lakhs towards the CSR activities during FY24.

Details about the CSR policy are available on our website www.fiberwebindia.com. The report on the CSR activities of your Company is appended as "Annexure II" to the Directors' Report.

ANNUAL RETURN:

Pursuant to section 134(3)(a) and section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the Annual Return is placed on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.fiberwebindia.com .

DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:

Electronic trading of the Company's Equity Shares has been made compulsory by the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from 30th October, 2000. As on 31st March, 2024, about 96.07% shareholding representing 2,76,59,035 Equity Shares of the Company has been dematerialized. Your Company has executed agreements with both NSDL and CDSL for demat of its shares.

INTER-SE TRANSFER OF SHARES AMONG PROMOTERS: statement As on 31st March, 2024 there were no inter-se transfer of shares among promoters which is carried out in compliance with the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules and regulation of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015.

CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATION:

As required under Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the CEO and CFO of your Company have certified the accuracy of the Financial Statements, the Cash Flow Statement and adequacy of Internal Control Systems for financial reporting for the financial year ended 31 March, 2024. Their Certificate is annexed to this Directors' Report.

OTHER DISCLOSURES:

1. No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable; and

2. The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.

GENERAL:

Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

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.

3. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.

4. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future.

5. There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder.

Your director's further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of

Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Your Directors take this opportunity to express and place on record their appreciation for the continued supp ort, cooperation, trust and assistance extended by shareholders, employees, customers, principals, vendors, agents, bankers, financialinstitutions, suppliers, distributors and other stakeholders of the Company.