To
The Members,
KFin Technologies Limited
Your Directors have immense pleasure in presenting the 7th
Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,
2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance (Standalone and Consolidated)
for the financial year 2023-24 is summarisedbelow: ( Millions)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
8,108.27 |
6,964.50 |
8,375.33 |
7,200.27 |
Other Income |
239.21 |
170.40 |
246.51 |
174.94 |
Profit for the year before Finance cost, |
3,820.88 |
3,134.70 |
3,912.45 |
3,155.30 |
Depreciation, exceptional items, share of loss
of associate and tax expenses |
|
|
|
|
Less: Finance Costs |
83.25 |
106.12 |
84.35 |
106.44 |
Less: Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
486.21 |
434.48 |
530.20 |
466.68 |
Profit before Exceptional Items and loss of
associate |
3,251.42 |
2,594.10 |
3,297.90 |
2,582.18 |
Less: Exceptional Item |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit before loss of associate |
3,251.42 |
2,594.10 |
3,297.90 |
2,582.18 |
Less: Share of loss of associate (net of tax) |
- |
- |
(24.08) |
- |
Profit Before Tax |
3,251.42 |
2,594.10 |
3,273.82 |
2,582.18 |
Less: Tax expenses |
797.18 |
631.57 |
813.34 |
624.82 |
Profit for the year |
2,454.24 |
1,962.53 |
2,460.48 |
1,957.36 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(5.97) |
(4.78) |
(4.43) |
0.02 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
2,448.27 |
1,957.75 |
2,456.05 |
1,957.38 |
The above figures are extracted from the Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in India as specified under Sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013
("Act") read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended and other
relevant provisions of the Act and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board
of India.
The Financial Statements as stated above are available on the
Company's website at https://investor.kfintech.com/ annual-reports/.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Company have approved a Dividend
Distribution Policy in line with Regulation 43A of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 ("LODR Regulations"). The policy is available on the Company's website
at https://investor. kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/KFintech_
Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf.
Considering the strong performance of the Company, the Board of
Directors have recommended a final dividend of 5.75/- per equity share of face value 10/-
each, for the financialyear ended March 31, 2024. The payment of dividend is subject to
the approval of members at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and deduction of income tax at source.
RESERVES
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to any reserve.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company at the beginning of the
financial year was 1,692,286,990/-. During the year, the Company issued 1,759,974 new
equity shares to the employees of the Company under KFin Employee Stock Option Plan 2020.
As a result, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company increased to 1,709,886,730/-.
The Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of the Company
("RPS") at the beginning of the financial year was 200,000/-. During the year,
in accordance with the approvals of the Board on September 27, 2023, and the members on
October 23, 2023, the Company completed the buyback of the RPS on November 30, 2023.
During the year, no new Preference Shares were issued by the Company.
STATE OF AFFAIRS / REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (STANDALONE)
During FY 24, the Company achieved Revenue from Operations of 8,108.27
Million as against 6,964.50 Million in FY 23, a growth of 16.42%.
The Profit for the year before Finance cost, Depreciation, exceptional
items and tax expenses items during the year stood at 3,820.88 Million, representing
margin to sales of 47.12%. The Company's Profit before tax was 3,251.42 Million in FY
24 as compared to 2,594.10 Million in FY 23. The Company earned other income of 239.21
Million during FY 24 as compared to 170.40 Million in FY 23 (mainly from dividend income
from its investment, interest income on Fixed deposits and interest income on income tax
refund). Profit after tax during FY 24 was 2,454.24 Million 1,962.53 Million in the
previous year, a growth of 25.05%. The effective tax rate for FY 24, including provisions
for from M/s. D V Rao & Associates, deferred tax was 24.52 %, as compared to an
effective tax rate of 24.35% during FY 23.
The Board of Directors of the Company have, subject to the requisite
approvals as may be required, approved the shifting of the Registered Office amendment to
the Memorandum of Association of the Company, on December 08, 2023. Thereafter, the
members of the Company have approved the shifting of Registered
Office of the Company from Hyderabad in the State of Telangana to
Mumbai in the State of Maharashtra, through postal ballot on January 13, 2024. The Company
is awaiting necessary statutory approvals for the same.
STATE OF AFFAIRS / REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (CONSOLIDATED)
During FY 24, the Company achieved Revenue from Operations of 8,375.33
Million as against 7,200.27 Million in FY 23, a growth of 16.32%.
The Profit for the year before Finance cost, Depreciation, exceptional
items, share of loss of associate and tax expenses during the year stood at 3,912.45
Million, representing margin to sales of 46.71%. The Company's Profit before tax was
3,273.82 Million in FY 24 as compared to 2,582.18 Million in FY 23. The Company earned
other income of 246.51 Million during FY 24 as compared to 174.94 Million in FY 23
(mainly from dividend income from its investment, interest income on Fixed deposits and
interest income on income tax refund). Profit after tax during FY 24 was 2,460.48 Million
as against 1,957.36 Million in the previous year, a growth of 25.70%. The effective tax
rate for FY 24, including provisions for deferred tax was 24.84%, as compared to an
effective tax rate of 24.20 % during FY 23.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the LODR Regulations, the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, forms part as a
separate section of the Annual Report.
BUSINESSRESPONSIBILITYANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the LODR Regulations, the Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the year under review, forms part as a
separate section of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the LODR
Regulations, a Report on Corporate Governance for the year under review, forms part as a
separate section of against the Annual Report.
A certificate
Secretaries, confirming compliance with corporate governance
requirements under the LODR Regulations, is annexed as an Annexure to the Corporate
Governance Report.
The Board of Directors of the Company have approved a Code of Conduct
for Directors and Senior Management of the and the same is available on the Company's
website at https://investor.kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/
KFintech_Code-of-Conduct-for-Directors-and-Senior-Management.pdf.
The Directors and senior management personnel have affirmed their
compliance with the said Code for the year ended March 31, 2024.
KFIN EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
The KFin Employee Stock Option Plan 2020 ("ESOP 2020") was
originally approved by the members on July 31, 2019, and subsequently amended on October
20, 2020. Post the initial public offer ("IPO") of the Company, the said Plan
and respective Schemes were ratified and amended by the members on September 09, 2023.
V Rao The Company has obtained a certificate
& Associates, Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditors of the
Company, confirming that ESOP 2020 has been implemented in accordance with the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations,
2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations"). The at the certificate ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
The details as required to be disclosed as per Regulation 14 of the
SEBI SBEB Regulations are placed on the Company's website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/esop/.
HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Post the IPO of the Company, General Atlantic Singapore Fund Pte. Ltd.
("GASF") ceased to be holding Company of the Company as per the provisions of
the Act, however, GASF continues to be the promoter of the Company.
As on March 31, 2024, the Company has 08 subsidiaries as under:
KFin Services Private Limited ("KSPL")
KSPL was incorporated on January 6, 2020, as a private limited Company
with the Registrar of Companies, Telangana at Hyderabad. KSPL is engaged in the business
of supply of manpower services, as authorised by its Memorandum of Association.
Hexagram Fintech Private Limited ("Hexagram")
Hexagram was incorporated on July 15, 2020, as a private limited
Company with the Registrar of Companies, Karnataka at Bangalore. Hexagram is engaged in
the business of software development, as authorised by its Memorandum of Association.
KFin Global Technologies (IFSC) Limited ("KGTL")
KGTL was incorporated on June 28, 2022, as a public limited Company
with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat at Ahmedabad. KGTL is authorised, by its
Memorandum of Association, to carry on the business as an IFSC unit in accordance with the
International Financial Services
Centres Authority Act, 2019, to act as an intermediary as per such
regulations, circulars and guidelines issued by IFSCA, as may be amended from time to
time, and to act as a service provider as per the framework for enabling ancillary
services and / or fintech entity, issued by IFSCA, as may be amended from time to time.
KGTL is not engaged in any active business.
WebileApps (India) Private Limited ("WAI")
WAI was incorporated on November 30, 2011, as a private limited Company
with the Registrar of Companies, Telangana at Hyderabad. WAI is engaged in the business of
enterprise product development and design services, specializing in artificial
intelligence, machine learning, mobility solutions, UI / UX, and other products
development for banking and financial services industry, as authorised by its Memorandum
of Association.
WebileApps Technology Services Private Limited ("WTS")
WTS was incorporated on March 09, 2015 as a private limited Company
with the Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada at Andhra Pradesh. WTS engaged in the business
of designing, developing, maintaining, sale of web pages, web sites, web applications,
mobile applications, internet applications and software, network integration, technology
security solution etc., as authorised by its Memorandum of Association.
KFin Technologies (Bahrain) W.L.L. ("KFin Bahrain")
KFin Bahrain was incorporated as a limited Company in the Kingdom of
Bahrain with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism under the laws of Bahrain on
January 27, 1998. KFin Bahrain is engaged in the business of other activities auxiliary to
financial service activities,i.e., fund administrator, as authorised by its charter
documents.
KFin Technologies (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. ("KFin Malaysia")
KFin Malaysia was incorporated as a private Company under the laws of
Malaysia on March 8, 2016. KFin Malaysia is engaged in the business of Registrar &
Transfer Agency Services and Portfolio Services for market intermediaries; services as
Application Service Provider (ASP), Software as a Service (SaaS) and / or with Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO) and the business of Front-end, Back-end, White-Labelled
Platforms and Mobile Application Development Supporting Registry Services, as authorised
by its memorandum of association.
Hexagram Fintech SDN. BHD. ("Hexagram Malaysia")
Hexagram Malaysia was incorporated as a private Company under the laws
of Malaysia on October 19, 2016. Hexagram Malaysia is engaged in the business of
information technology products and consultancy services, as authorised by its
constitution.
The Company has formulated a Policy on material subsidiaries of the
Company. The said policy is available on the Company's website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/KFintech_Material-Subsidiaries-Policy.pdf.
As on March 31, 2024, the Company has 01 associate as under:
Fintech Products and Solutions (India) Private Limited
("FPSIPL")
FPSIPL was incorporated on May 19, 2016 as a private limited Company
with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad. FPSIPL, is in the business of providing
technology solutions for the BFSI sector.
PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
A statement providing details of performance, contribution to the
overall performance of the Company and salient features of the financial statements of the
Subsidiary Companies, is provided as an Annexure to the consolidated financial statement
and therefore, not repeated in this Report to avoid duplication.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and LODR
Regulations read with Ind AS-110-Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Consolidated Audited Financial Statements form a part of the Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the Audited
Financial Statements including the Consolidated Financial Statements of
the Company are available on the Company's website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/annual-reports/..
The individual Standalone Financial Statement of all Subsidiaries are
available on the Company's website at https://investor.kfintech.com/subsidiaries/.
A copy of separate Audited Financial Statements in respect of the
subsidiaries will be provided to any shareholder of the
Company who requests for it and the said annual Audited
Financial Statements of the Company and subsidiaries will also be kept
open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS MEETINGS, EVALUATION ETC.
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors of the Company met ten times during the year on
May 05, 2023, May 19, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 28, 2023, August 11, 2023, September 27,
2023, October 11, 2023, October 20, 2023, November 20, 2023, and January 25, 2024
respectively.
Formal Annual Evaluation
In accordance with the Act and Regulation 17 and other applicable
provisions of the LODR Regulations, the performance evaluation of the Board, its
Committees and of the Directors was carried out during the year under review.
Manner of effective evaluation
The Company has laid down evaluation criteria separately for the Board,
its Committees, and the Directors in the form of questionnaire in line with the Evaluation
Framework for the Board of Directors, as approved by the Board.
Evaluation of Directors
The criteria for evaluation of Directors include parameters such as
attendance, acquaintance with business, communication inter se between board members,
effective participation, Industry knowledge, compliance with code of conduct, focus on
core values, vision, and mission of the Company, etc.
Evaluation of Board and its Committees
The criteria for evaluation of Board include whether Board meetings
were held in time, all items which were required as per law to be placed before the Board
were placed or not, whether the same have been discussed and appropriate decisions were
taken, adherence to legally prescribed composition and procedures, timely induction of
additional / women Directors and replacement of Board members / Committee members,
whenever required, and whether the Board facilitates the independent Directors to perform
their role
The criteria for evaluation of Committee include taking up roles and
functions as per its terms of reference, independence of the Committee, whether the
Committee has sought necessary clarifications,information and explanations from
management, internal and external auditors, etc.
Based on such criteria, the evaluation was completed for each Director,
Committees and the Board of Directors and the observations of the Directors were discussed
and presented to the Chairperson of the Board. The performance evaluation of
Non-Independent Directors i.e., Mr. Vishwanathan Mavila Nair, Mr. Venkata Satya
Naga Sreekanth Nadella, Mr. Shantanu Rastogi, Mr. Alok C Misra, Mr. Srinivas Peddada, Mr.
Jaideep Hansraj, and the entire Board was carried out.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors i.e.,
Mr. Prashant Saran, Mr. Kaushik Mazumdar and Ms. Radha Rajappa was also carried out.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Performance evaluation of the Board, its various
Committees and Directors including Independent Directors was found
satisfactory.
Board of Directors
Mr. Sandeep Naik (DIN: 02057989), Non-Executive
Nominee Director of the Company had vide his letter dated
July 25, 2023, resigned from the Board of Directors as well as from the
membership of the Committees of the Board of Directors, citing other pressing commitments,
with effect from July 25, 2023.
Mr. Alok Chandra Misra (DIN: 01542028) was appointed as an Additional
Director (Non-Executive, Nominee) by the Board of Directors with effect from July 28,
2023, and was appointed as a Director (Non-Executive, Nominee) by the members of the
Company, with effect from September 25, 2023, liable to retire by rotation.
Ms. Radha Rajappa (DIN: 08530439) was appointed as an Additional
Director (Non-Executive, Independent) by the Board of Directors with effect from October
11, 2023, for a period of 5 (five) consecutive yearsi.e., up to October 10, 2028
(both days inclusive), and was appointed as an Independent Director by the members of the
Company with effect from October 11, 2023 for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e.,
up to October 10, 2028 (both days inclusive), not liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Kaushik Mazumdar (DIN: 00397815), Independent Director, was
re-appointed as an Independent Director by the Board of Directors, for a second term of 5
(five) consecutive years with effect from November 16, 2023, up to November 15, 2028 (both
days inclusive), and was reappointed as an Independent Director by the members of the
Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years with effect
from November 16, 2023 up to November 15, 2028 (both days inclusive), not liable to retire
by rotation.
Ms. Sonu Bhasin (DIN: 02872234), who was appointed as an Independent
Director of the Company for a term of five consecutive years with effect from November 16,
2018, retired as an Independent Director of the Company and ceased to be a member of the
Committees of the Board of Directors, with effect from November 15, 2023, consequent to
completion of her term of appointment as an Independent
Director of the Company.
Except the aforesaid, there were no changes in the composition of the
Board of Directors during the year. Subsequent to the close of the year under review, Mr.
Chengalath Jayaram was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) by
the Board of Directors with effect from May 24, 2024, for a period of 5 (five) consecutive
years i.e., up to May 23, 2029 (both days inclusive), not liable to retire by
rotation.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Shantanu Rastogi and Mr. Alok C Misra retire by rotation
at the ensuing annual general meeting. The Board of Directors, on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, have recommended their
reappointment to the members for their approval.
Independent Directors
As on March 31, 2024, the Company has 3 Independent Directors, namely,
Mr. Prashant Saran, Mr. Kaushik Mazumdar, and Ms. Radha Rajappa. During the year, Ms. Sonu
Bhasin retired as an Independent Director of the
Company and ceased to be a member of the Committees of the Board of
Directors, with effect 2023 consequent to completion of her term of appointment as an
Independent Director of the Company, and Ms. Radha
Rajappa was appointed as an Independent Director with effect from
October 11, 2023.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declaration of independence in terms of
Section 149 (6) and (7) of the Act and as per the LODR Regulations, from the Independent
Directors of the Company.
Company's Policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration
etc.
The Company has devised, inter alia, a policy on Director's
appointment and Remuneration including that of Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management
Personnel and other employees. The policy sets out the guiding principles for the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee for identifying persons who are qualified to become
Directors and to determine the independence of Directors, while considering their
appointment as Directors of the Company and that remuneration is directed towards
rewarding performance based on Individual as well as Organizational achievements and
Industry benchmark.
There has been no change in the policy during the year under review.
The policy is available on the Company's website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/
KFintech_Remuneration-Policy.pdf.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has adopted a framework, duly approved by the Board of
Directors for Familiarization Programmes for Independent Directors. The objective of the
framework is to ensure that the Independent Directors have a greater insight into the
business of the Company, enabling them to contribute moreeffectivelyin . decision making
During the year under review, the Company has conducted Familiarization
Programmes on Business and Operational Performance, Financial Results and Performance,
Business Units Walkthrough, Business Outlook and Strategy, "FINTRAK"
Walkthrough, and Statutory Environment for Independent Directors.
The details of Familiarization Programme are available on the
Company's website at https://investor.kfintech.com/
wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KFintech_Familiarization-Programme-for-Independent-Directors.pdf
Key Managerial Personnel
There was no change in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company
during the year under review.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
As on March 31, 2024, the composition of the Audit Committee is as
under:
Sr. No. |
Full Name |
Designation |
Category |
01 |
Mr. Kaushik Bishnu Mazumdar |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
02 |
Mr. Prashant Saran |
Independent Director |
Member |
03 |
Ms. Radha Rajappa |
Independent Director |
Member |
04 |
Mr. Alok C Misra |
Non-Executive Nominee
Director |
Member |
Mr. Shantanu Rastogi ceased to be a member of Audit Committee w.e.f.
July 25, 2023, and Mr. Alok C Misra was inducted as a member of Audit Committee w.e.f.
July 28, 2023.
Ms. Sonu Bhasin ceased to be a member of Audit Committee w.e.f.
November 15,2023, and Ms. Radha Rajappa was inducted as a member of Audit Committee w.e.f.
November 16, 2023.
During the year under review, all recommendations made by the Audit
Committee were accepted by the Board.
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Risk management broadly includes the ongoing identification,
measurement, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation of risks followed by integrated
and strategic application of relevant resources to minimize, monitor and control the
probability or impact of adverse or negative events from occurring.
Risk taking is an integral part of the business. The Company is
committed to proactively identifying and managing business risks to facilitate achievement
of business objectives.
The management teams across businesses and functions analyses risks in
their operations and related to their strategic objectives, at least annually, considering
bottom-up risk assessment, an external outlook and top management input. In accordance
with the provisions of LODR Regulations, the Board has constituted a Risk Management
Committee and formulated a Risk Management Policy. The Risk Management Committee conducts
integrated risk and performance reviews along with the senior executives engaged in
different business divisions and functions. The Committee reviews identified risks and the
effectiveness of the developed mitigation plans to provide feedback and guidance on
emerging risks.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Company has entered into various Related Party
Transactions during the financial year which were in the ordinary
course of business and made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length
transactions. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement
/ transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with
the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions or which is
required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section
188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with
Related Party Transactions. The same is available on the Company's
website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/KFintech_RPT-Policy.pdf.
The details of all the transactions with Related
Parties are provided in the accompanying financial statements. Members
may refer to Note 39 to the Financial Statements which sets out related party disclosures
pursuant to IND AS-24.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
As part of its CSR initiatives, during the year under review, the
Company made contribution towards the following:
Sr. No. |
CSR Project / Activity |
Amount Spent ( Millions) |
01 |
School Transformation Program (Boys) |
3.20 |
02 |
College Transformation Program (Women) |
4.78 |
03 |
Hygiene and Sanitation |
0.06 |
04 |
TNC - The Nature Conservancy Centre - |
12.63 |
|
Satpura Tiger Reserve |
|
05 |
Environment or Underprivileged |
15.03 |
During the year, the Company has spent around 2.01% of the average net
profits of last three financial years on CSR activities.
As on March 31, 2024, the composition of the Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee is as under:
Sr. No. |
Full Name |
Designation |
Category |
01 |
Ms. Radha Rajappa |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
02 |
Mr. Prashant Saran |
Independent Director |
Member |
03 |
Mr. Alok C Misra |
Non-Executive Nominee
Director |
Member |
Ms. Sonu Bhasin ceased to be the member of the Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee w.e.f. November 15, 2023 and Ms. Radha Rajappa was
inducted as a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility w.e.f. November 16, 2023.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
The Company considers Corporate Social Responsibility as a process by
which an organization thinks about and evolves its relationships with stakeholders for the
common good, and demonstrates its commitment in this regard.
The Corporate Social Responsibility policy formulated by the CSR
Committee and approved by the Board remains unchanged. The policy is available on the
Company's website at https://investor.kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/
KFintech_CSR-Policy.pdf.
An Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of Section
134(3)(o) of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility) Rules, 2014 is attached herewith as Annexure 3' to this Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act, as amended, draft annual return
in Form MGT-7 is available on the Company's website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/annual-returns/.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a Whistle Blower (Vigil) Mechanism and
formulated a Whistle Blower and Vigil Mechanism Policy. The details of the Policy are
included in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The
policy is available on the Company's website at
https://investor.kfintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/
KFintech_Whistle-Blower-and-Vigil-Mechanism-Policy.pdf
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
During the year,therewerenosignificantand material orders passed by the
Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its
future operations.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. B S R and Co, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No.
128510W) were appointed as the Statutory
Auditors of the Company, for a term of five (5) consecutive years, by
the members of the Company on September 25, 2023, i.e., from the conclusion of the
6th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 11th Annual General
Meeting.
STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors'
Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Statutory
Auditor's Report for the Financial Year 2023-24 does not contain any qualifications,
reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer and no frauds were reported by the Auditors to
the Audit Committee or the
Board, under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the Act.
COST RECORDS AND AUDIT
Under Section 148 of the Act, the Central Government has prescribed
maintenance and audit of cost records vide the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 to such class of
Companies as mentioned in the Table appended to Rule 3 of the said Rules. CETA headings
under which
Company's products are covered are not included in the said
Table. Hence, during the year under review, maintenance of cost records
and cost audit provisions were not applicable to the Company.
INTERNAL AUDIT
Ernst & Young LLP were appointed as the Internal Auditors of the
Company for the Financial Year 2023-24. The
Internal Audit plan is approved by the Audit Committee at the beginning
of the year and the audit is oriented towards the review of internal controls in the
Company's business operations including Infosec / Cyber review and review of related
party / shared services transactions. The Audit Committee is presented with quarterly
updates on the audit along with a summary of audit observations, if any and follow-up
actions thereon.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Secretarial Audit Report dated May 17, 2024, issued by M/s. D V Rao
& Associates, Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditors, is attached hereto as
Annexure 2' to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any
qualification, reservations, adverse remark, or disclaimer by the Secretarial Auditor.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Company has undertaken an audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 for
all applicable compliances as per Securities and Exchange Board of India's regulations and
circulars / guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
pursuant to Regulation 24A of the LODR
Regulations has been issued by M/s. D V Rao & Associates, Company
Secretaries, Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Directors confirm that: a) in the preparation of the annual
accounts, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under
Schedule III to the Act have been followed and there are no material departures from the
same; b) we 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; an Annual c) we have taken proper and 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;
d) we have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; e) we 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 f) we have
devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate Internal Financial Control . AnySystems
commensurate with its size and nature of business.
The internal control systems are designed to ensure that the financial
statements are prepared based on reliable information. Internal Audit is continuously
conducted by Ernst & Young LLP and Internal Audit Reports are reviewed by the Audit
Committee on quarterly basis.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, GUARANTEES
/ SECURITIES PROVIDED AND INVESTMENTS MADE
During the year under review, the Company has not given any loan or
provided any guarantee, or any security as covered under Section 186 of the Act. The
particulars of investments made are provided in Note 7 to the Standalone
Financial Statements.
Statutory The Company has obtained a certificate
Auditors certifying that the Company is in compliance with the FEMA
laws with respect to the downstream investment during the Financial Year under review.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Policy for Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace which is in line with the requirements of the
Sexual Harassment of women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 and Rules made thereunder ("POSH"). All employees (permanent, contractual,
temporary and trainees) are covered under this Policy. The Company has constituted an
Internal Committee for its Head Office and branches under Section 4 of the captioned Act.
No complaint was received by these committees during the year under review.The Company has
filed with the concerned Authority. care for the
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The prescribed particulars of employees required under Section 197(12)
of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are attached as Annexure 1' and forms a part
of this Report.
The information pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule
5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 pertaining to the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and their
other details also form a part of this Report. However, the report and the accounts are
being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the
Act, the said annexure is open for inspection at the Registered shareholder interested in
obtaining a copy of the same may write to investorrelations@kfintech.com.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the
Act read with the Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished as below:
A. Conservation of Energy
The Company uses electric energy for its equipment such as air
conditioners, computer terminals, lighting, and utilities on the work premises. All
possible measures have been taken to conserve energy.
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Details |
(i) |
The steps taken or impact on conservation of
energy |
The Company operates in low intensity energy
environment. The Company has implemented several measures towards effective energy
conservation within the organization. |
(ii) |
The steps taken by the Company for utilizing
alternate sources of energy |
Not applicable, in view of comments in clause
(i) |
(iii) |
The capital investment in energy conservation
equipment |
Not applicable, in view of comments in clause
(i) |
B. Technology Absorption, Adaptation, and Innovation
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Details |
(i) |
The effort made toward technology absorption |
The Company develops in- house applications
to bring out innovative technology solutions for the clients and ecosystem it services. |
(ii) |
The benefits derived like product
improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution |
The Company launched upgraded products in the
areas of issuer solutions, alternatives, data analytics and other value added services.
The Company continues to invest in technology upgradation to meet the evolving needs of
the industry. |
(iii) |
In case of imported technology (important
during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) (a) the
details of technology imported (b) the year of import; (c) whether the technology has been
fully absorbed (d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and
the reasons thereof |
Not applicable |
(iv) |
The expenditure incurred on research and
development |
Not applicable |
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
( Millions)
Particulars |
F.Y. 2023-24 |
F.Y. 2022-23 |
Inflow |
513.74 |
635.76 |
Outflow |
21.65 |
124.01 |
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
OTHER DISCLOSURES a) There has been no change in the nature of
business of the Company during the year under review. b) No Director of the Company is in
receipt of any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries. c) The Company
does not have any scheme or provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by
employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. d) The Company has not accepted any
public deposit. Accordingly, details related to deposits covered under Chapter V of the
Act are not required to be given. e) There has been no issue of shares (including sweat
equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and except
Employees' Stock Options Schemes referred to in this Report. f) There are no
proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. g) There was no
instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution. h) During the
financial year, there has been no revision in the Financial Statements or Board's
Report. i) The Company has not issued any shares with differential right as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY, WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELATES AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There were no material changes and commitments, which affected the
Company's financial position, between the end of the financial year and the date of
this Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation
for the employees of the Company for their contribution towards the Company's
performance. Your Directors also wish to thank the Members, Customers, Governments,
Regulatory authorities, Vendors, Bankers and other business associates for their
continuous support during the year under review.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
KFin Technologies Limited
Vishwanathan Mavila Nair |
Venkata Satya Naga |
Chairperson : DIN: 02284165 |
Sreekanth Nadella |
|
Managing Director and CEO |
|
DIN: 08659728 |
May 24, 2024 : Mumbai |
May 24, 2024 : Hyderabad |