Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present 17th Annual Report together with the
Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the year ended 31st March,
2024.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
The Financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2024
is summarized below:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
Current Year |
Previous year |
Current Year |
Previous year |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Revenue from Operations |
348.80 |
313.00 |
3699.91 |
444.41 |
Other Income |
274.10 |
257.36 |
317.15 |
97.91 |
Total |
622.90 |
570.36 |
4017.06 |
542.32 |
Expenditure |
|
|
|
|
Purchase of stock in trade |
- |
- |
3562.80 |
- |
Changes in Inventories of Finished |
|
|
|
|
Goods, Work in Progress & Stock in |
- |
- |
(2262.80) |
- |
Trade |
|
|
|
|
Employee Benefit Expenses |
106.68 |
115.04 |
403.94 |
280.53 |
Depreciation & Amortization expenses |
0.53 |
0.66 |
53.44 |
5.44 |
Finance costs |
24.07 |
126.89 |
178.19 |
149.92 |
Other Expenses |
493.80 |
322.22 |
1440.38 |
354.39 |
Total |
625.08 |
564.81 |
3375.95 |
790.27 |
Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities before exceptional items |
(2.18) |
5.55 |
641.11 |
(247.95) |
Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities before tax |
(2.18) |
5.55 |
641.11 |
(247.95) |
Tax Expense |
- |
- |
|
|
Current Year Tax |
- |
1.44 |
250.08 |
3.44 |
Deferred Tax Credit |
2.64 |
3.19 |
329.18 |
(3.41) |
Earlier year |
(1.44) |
- |
(1.44) |
- |
Profit after Tax |
(3.38) |
0.92 |
63.29 |
(247.98) |
Other Comprehensive income for the year |
1.20 |
-0.36 |
(0.50) |
(0.36) |
Total Comprehensive income for the year |
(2.18) |
0.56 |
62.79 |
(248.34) |
Basic and Diluted Earnings per equity share (Rs.) |
(0.03) |
0.007 |
0.47 |
(1.86) |
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE:
Standalone
The standalone revenue from operations in FY 2023-24 stood at Rs.622.90 Lakhs. Total
expenses for the year stood at Rs. 625.08 Lakhs. The loss stood at Rs. 2.18 Lakhs.
Reported net loss after tax for the year came in at Rs. 3.38 Lakhs.
Consolidated
The consolidated revenue for the year stood at Rs. 4017.06 Lakhs. Total expenses for
the year stood at Rs. 3375.95 Lakhs. The profit before taxation (PBT) stood at Rs.
641.11 Lakhs.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under
review. A detailed note on the Company's operational and financial performance is given in
Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) Report which is annexed to the Director's Report.
The MDA report has been prepared in compliance with the terms of Regulation 34(2) (e) of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
This Statement of Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results have been prepared in
accordance with Indian Accounting standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the
Companies Act 2013, read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules.
2015, Companies (Indian Accounting standards) (Amendment) Rules, 2016 and other accounting
principles generally accepted in India.
2. SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up equity share capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Rs. 1336 Lakhs.
There was no public issue, rights issue, bonus issue or preferential issue, etc. during
the year. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights, sweat equity
shares, nor has it granted any stock options.
3. DIVIDEND:
Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year 2023-24.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Your Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the General Reserve.
5. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the financial year 2023-2024, your Company has not accepted any deposit within
the meaning of Sections 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
6. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Detailed information on the operations of the Company and details on the state of
affairs of the Company are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report. The
Management Discussion and Analysis forms an integral part of this Report.
7. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Para C of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time ("Listing
Regulations"), the Management
Discussion and Analysis, Report on Corporate Governance and a Certificate by the
Chairman & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) confirming compliance by all the Board
Members and Senior Management
Personnel with Company's Code of Conduct are made a part of the Annual Report.
8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
BOARD'S COMPOSITION AND INDEPENDENCE
As on date, the Board is comprised of Two Executive Directors and Three Non-Executive
Independent Directors.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
The Company has received necessary declarations from the Independent Directors stating
that they meet the prescribed criteria for independence.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
There were six (6) meetings of the Board held during the year. Detailed information is
given in the Corporate Governance Report.
RETIREMENT BY ROTATION
Mr. Pandoo Naig, Executive Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting, and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
APPOINTMENT & RESIGNATION DURING THE YEAR
1. Mr. Gurunath Mudlapur (DIN: 00009485) resigned from the post of Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director of the Company with effect from 20 July 2023.
2. Ms. Divya Modi, an Associate Member of ICSI having Membership No. A69806 appointed
as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 14th
August 2023.
3. Mr. Pandoo Naig (DIN: 00158221) who was appointed as an Additional (Executive)
Director on 23rd March 2023 was regularized in the 16th Annual
General Meeting held on 29th September 2023.
4. Mr. Aneish Kumaran Kumar (DIN: 08766256) who was appointed as an Additional Director
(Non-Executive & Independent) with effect from 23rd March 2023 was
regularized in the 16th Annual General Meeting held on 29th
September 2023.
5. Mr. Manoj Malpani (DIN: 05174775) was appointed as an Additional Director
(Non-Executive & Non- Independent) Of the Company on 05th February 2024.
(Note:
? Mr. Manoj Malpani resigned from the post of CFO & Directorship on 01st
April, 2024. ? Ms. Divya Modi resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company on 13th April, 2024 ? Mr. Pandoo Naig was appointed as the Interim CFO
of the Company on 03rd June 2024. ? Mrs. Kajal Shethia was appointed as the
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company on 03rd June 2024.)
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Company's Board has the following committees: 1. Audit Committee 2. Nomination and
Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee 4. Risk Management Committee
Details of Committee membership, terms of reference of the Committees and attendance at
meetings of the Committees are provided in the Corporate Governance report.
9. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS:
Information on the manner in which formal annual evaluation has been made by the Board
of its own performance and that of its Committees and individual directors is given in the
Corporate Governance Report.
10.DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors confirm:
a) that the applicable accounting standards have been followed in the preparation of
the annual accounts and that there are no material departures; b) that such accounting
policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates made are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company at March 31, 2024 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the year ended on that
date;
c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act to safeguard the assets of
the Company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities;
d) that the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e) that they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company
and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) that proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
11.SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company complies with all applicable secretarial standards.
12.SUBSIDIARIES:
As on 31st March, 2024, the Company had six Subsidiaries namely:
1. Eyelid Infrastructure Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
2. Dealmoney Insurance Broking Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
3. Sarsan Securities Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
4. Dealmoney Distribution And Advisory Services Private Limited (Wholly Owned
Subsidiary)
5. Dealmoney Commodities Private Limited (Subsidiary)
6. Dealmoney Financial Services Private Limited (Subsidiary)
Step-down Subsidiary of Onelife Capital Advisors Limited and Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
Dealmoney Commodities Private Limited are namely:
1. Dealmoney Real Estate Private Limited
2. Dealmoney Distribution & E-marketing Private Limited
NAME OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECAME / CEASED TO BE SUBSIDIARIES / ASSOCIATES OR
JOINT VENTURES DURING THE YEAR
*None of the Companies ceased to be Subsidiaries / Associates or Joint Ventures during
the year.
The summary of the key financials of the Company's subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is
included in this Annual Report as Annexure- [1] to the board's report. Salient
features of financial statements of all subsidiaries of your Company is attached to the
Accounts which forms part of Consolidated Financial Statements in compliance with Section
129 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013.
Any member desirous of obtaining a soft copy of the aforesaid financial statements may
write to the Company Secretary at cs@onelifecapital.in. The financial statements including
the Consolidated Financial Statements, financial statements of each Subsidiary have been
uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.onelifecapital.in.
(*Note: Continental Controls have become an Associate Company in the FY 2024-2025 due
to the Share Purchase Agreement entered by Onelife Capital Advisors Limited for purchase
of 24.56% of voting & Equity Capital)
13.STATUTORY DISCLOSURES:
The financial statements of each subsidiary companies is kept for inspection by any
member of the Company at its Registered Office during business hours on all days except
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays up to the date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
as required under Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013. You may write to the Company
Secretary on cs@onelifecapital.in and also the same are placed on the Company's website
www.onelifecapital.in.
14.MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There have been no other material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
15.DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of
Directors/ employees of your Company is set out in "Annexure [2]" to this
Report and is available on the website of your Company i.e. www.onelifecapital.in. A
physical copy of the same will be made available to any shareholder on request.
The salient aspects covered in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy, covering the
policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors and other matters have been outlined
in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
16.DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
During the year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by
the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's
operations in future.
17.LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES:
Pursuant to the provisions of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Company
declares that the Equity Shares of the Company are listed at the BSE Limited and NSE
Limited.
The Company confirms that it has paid Annual Listing Fees due to stock exchanges up to
the Financial Year 2023-24.
18.AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT:
? STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. N R Tibrewala & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No: W100608)
was appointed as Statutory Auditors of your Company at the 16th Annual General
Meeting ("AGM") held on 29th September,
2023 for a term of five consecutive years. As per the provisions of Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the appointment of Auditors was required to be ratified by Members at
every Annual General Meeting. Pursuant to the amendment in Section 139 of the Act vide
Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 effective from May 7, 2018; the requirement relating to
ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors by the Members of the Company at every
AGM has been dispensed with. Hence, the appointment of Auditors is not required to be
ratified each year at the Annual General Meeting of the Company and accordingly, M/s. N R
Tibrewala & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No: W100608) hold office
for a consecutive period of five (5) years until the conclusion of the 21st
Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held for the year 2028 without following the
requirement of ratification of their appointment every year.
Explanation as per provisions of Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013 are as
follows:
A. Standalone Independent Audit Report
Sr. Qualified observation of Statutory |
Managements Explanation/Comments |
No Auditors Report |
|
1 The company has not done any fair valuation in respect of Investments
aggregating to Rs.1300 Lakhs in two subsidiaries nor evaluated any impairment provisions
for expected credit losses (ECL) as required under Ind AS 109 "Financial
Instruments" in respect of loans and advances aggregating to Rs.1083.45 lakhs given
to its two subsidiaries. |
The company accounts all investments at cost and evaluates the fair value
annually as required under Ind AS 113. The investment of Rs. 900 lakhs is in one of its
wholly owned subsidiaries Eyelid Infrastructure Private Limited. The Subsidiary is having
the prime property at Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai. The present market value as per ready
reckoner is much higher than the investment and the loans given by the company. The
company feels that the investment and the loans provided to subsidiaries are fully secured
and the question of impairment does not arise and hence no provision is required for the
same. |
|
Further, the company had invested Rs. 400 lakhs in another wholly owned
subsidiary named Dealmoney Distribution & Advisory Services Private Limited. The
company had acquired this subsidiary from NSR group which is non-resident as a package
with the 3 more companies. The total consideration was paid for this subsidiary was Rs.
400 lakhs. The subsidiary is in the business of real estate development. Due to the market
conditions, the company had not taken any project for development. The company is
confident that the investment and loans given by the company to its subsidiary is fully
secured and no provision is required for the impairment for Investment and/or loans. |
2 TDS has been reversed amounting to Rs. 66.95 lakhs and the same has
been transferred to respective vendors account. |
As the recipient has paid the taxes and filed their income tax returns
and requested the company to pay the balance outstanding to them, since they have
discharged their liabilities towards taxes. |
3 An outstanding liability of Rs.39.60 lakhs of GST is pertaining to
previous years as on March 31, 2024 which has been disputed with GST appellate authority
whose decision is awaited. |
Since we have obtained legal opinion and according to us it is an
exempted product. The company had also filed an appeal to GST appellate authority and the
decision is awaited. |
B. Consolidated Independent Audit Report |
|
Sr. Qualified observation of Statutory No Auditors Report |
Managements Explanation/Comments |
1 TDS has been reversed amounting to Rs. 66.95 lakhs and the same has
been transferred to respective vendors account. |
Since the recipient has paid the taxes and filed their income tax returns
and requested the company to pay the balance outstanding to them, since they have
discharged their liabilities towards taxes. |
2 An outstanding liability of Rs.39.60 lakhs of GST is pertaining to
previous years as on March 31, 2024 which has been disputed with GST appellate authority
whose decision is awaited. |
Since we have obtained legal opinion and according to us it is an
exempted product. The company had also filed an appeal to GST appellate authority and the
decision is awaited. |
3 Merger of DSPL and DCPL was approved by NCLT on 19.07.2021 and
prepared/issued on 16.08.2021. However, the transferee company awaited approval for the
said merger from NSE, MSEI and BSE, which were received on 01.02.2023, 25.01.2024 and
01.02.2024 respectively. The merger process is ongoing and books of accounts of DSPL and
DCPL are in process to merge as on 31.03.2024 |
The effect of merger is given from 1st April, 2017 |
4 As a result of merger of DSPL and DCPL, Subsidiaries of DSPL became
subsidiary of DCPL but were not consolidated by DCPL while submitting their financial
information for consolidation. Separate audited financials of such subsidiaries were
consolidated while preparing consolidated financials for quarter and year ended March 31,
2024. All the accounting effects of merger and consolidation has been accounted in the
quarter ended March 31, 2024 and not from the appointed date i.e. 1st April, 2017. |
As per Ind AS 110, if the ultimate holding company is consolidating the
accounts. In that case in between holding companies are not required to separately
consolidate subsidiaries accounts. Further, the Ind AS 103 "Business
Combinations" is not applicable in our case. Since the company is consolidating
subsidiaries as per Ind AS 110. The effect of the merger is given from the appointed date
i.e. 1st April, 2017. |
5 The auditors of subsidiary company "Sarsan Securities Private
Limited" have modified their opinion and have highlighted the fact regarding the TDS
not deducted on amount aggregating to Rs. 183.45 lakhs on interest provided in the books
of accounts. |
The wholly owned subsidiary "Sarsan Securities Private Limited"
provided the Interest payable as on 31st March, 2024 to parties whose income are below
taxable limit and all the parties will file their Income Tax returns and pay the taxes if
any. In such circumstances, the subsidiary has not deducted their TDS. As per the Income
Tax Act, 1961 if any expenditure on which the TDS is not deducted, in such case, their
expenses to the extent of 30% will be disallowed while computing the total income of the
subsidiary. Since, the revenue of the Government is not affected hence there will be no
impact for the same. |
(Note: Consolidated Audit Report as on 03 June 2024 contained Limited Review Report of
Dealmoney Commodities Private Limited, however now Audited Report of the same has been
received and there has been no change in the Assets, Liabilities or Investments as that
reported earlier)
? COST AUDITORS
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 148 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company
for the FY 2023-24.
? SECRETARIAL AUDIT:
The listed entity and its unlisted material subsidiaries shall provide Secretarial
Audit Report in Form No. MR-3 as required under Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made
thereunder for the purpose of compliance with Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Hence, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company has appointed M/s. Ajay
Kumar & Co.,
Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. 3399 & Certificate of Practice No.
2944) to conduct the Secretarial Audits of your Company. The Secretarial Audit Report of
the Company is annexed herewith as "Annexure - [3]" to this Report, and
the Secretarial Audit Report of unlisted Material Subsidiary i.e Dealmoney Commodities
Private Limited is annexed herewith as "Annexure-[4]"
During the period under review the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act,
Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above, except to the extent as
mentioned below: i. There is delay in filing disclosures within 24 hours as required under
regulation 30 and schedule III
Para A of securities Exchange Board of India ( Lising Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 , the details of which are as under :
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Disclosure to Stock Number of days Exchange delayed |
1. |
Resignation of Mr. Gurunath Subramanyam Mudlapur as Director w.e.f
20.07.2023 |
25.07.2023 4 days |
ii. Mr Himanshu Bipin Unadkat resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance officer of
the
Company w.e.f 14.10.2022. The Vacancy of Company Secretary caused upon his resignation
as Company Secretary should have been filled up within 6 months, i.e. latest by 13.04.2024
within the time limit as prescribed under section 203(4) of the Companies Act, 2013.
However, there was a delay of 4 months 1 day in filling up the said vacancy since Ms.
Divya Modi was appointed as Company Secretary on 14.08.2023. This is a non compliance of
Section 203(4) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment & Remuneration
of Managerial Personal) rule, 2014.
iii. The Vacancy of Compliance Officer caused upon the resignation of Mr Himanshu Bipin
Unadkat as
Compliance Officer should have been filled up within 3 months, i.e. latest by
13.01.2023 within the time limit as prescribed under Regulation 6 (1A) of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015. However there was a delay of 7 months 1 day in filling up the said
vacancy since Ms. Divya Modi was appointed as Compliance officer on 14.08.2023. This is a
non compliance of Regulation 6 (1A) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
iv. A fine of Rs. 1,22,000/- was imposed on the Company from BSE for non-compliance of
Regulation
6(1) of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for the
quarter ended September, 2023. However the company had requested for the waiver for the
said fine so imposed. After due consideration BSE accepted the waiver request on
09.01.2024 and reduced the fine amount to 5000/- which was paid on 09.01.2024.
v. A fine of Rs. 5,000/- was imposed on the Company from BSE for non-compliance of
Regulation 23(9) of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 for the quarter ended September, 2023. The Company paid the said fine on 18.12.2023.
vi. A fine of Rs. 3,65,000/- was imposed on the Company from BSE for non-compliance of
Regulation
17(1)(c) of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for
the quarter ended December, 2023. However the company has requested for the waiver for the
said fine so imposed on 05.03.2024 & response from BSE is awaited.
As per the requirements of the Listing Regulations, Practicing Company Secretaries of
the respective material subsidiaries of the Company have undertaken secretarial audits of
these subsidiaries for the financial year 2023-24, The Audit Report confirms that the
material subsidiaries have complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations and
Guidelines and that there were no deviations or non-compliances.
19. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as
on March 31, 2024 is available on the Company's website at www.onelifecapital.in.
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All Related Party Transactions that were entered during the financial year were on an
arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and is in compliance with the
applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. There were no materially
significant Related Party Transactions made by the Company during the year that required
shareholders' approval under Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations.
Details with respect to transactions with related parties entered into by the Company
during the year under review are disclosed in the accompanying financial results and the
details pursuant to clause (h) of Section 134(3) of act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in "Annexure - [5]" in the form AOC-2.
Further, details of related party transactions are presented in Note No. 39 of notes to
consolidated financial statements of the Company.
21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEE OR INVESTMENTS:
Information regarding loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of
Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are mentioned in detail in the Financial
Statements.
22. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Information on the development and implementation of a Risk Management Policy of the
Company including identification therein of elements of risk which in the opinion of the
Board may threaten the existence of the Company, is given in the Corporate Governance
Report.
There are no risks which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of your
Company. However, some of the risks which may pose challenges are set out in the
Management Discussion and Analysis which forms part of this Report.
23. VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY:
Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business
conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy &
Vigil Mechanism which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 (10) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulation, 2015. The policy provides
for a framework and process whereby concerns can be raised by its directors and employees
against any kind of discrimination, harassment, victimization or any other unfair practice
being adopted against them. More details on the Whistle Blower Policy & Vigil
Mechanism of your Company have been outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which
forms part of this report.
24. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at the work place and has adopted
a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment in line with the
provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints
of sexual harassment at workplace.
Summary of sexual harassment issues raised attended and dispensed during financial year
2024: ? No. of complaints received: Nil ? No. of complaints disposed off: Nil ? No. of
cases pending for more than 90 days: Nil
25. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO:
The Company being engaged in the Advisory Services does not have any energy utilization
or technology absorption.
During the year under review, there are no foreign exchange earnings and outgo.
26. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM:
The Board ensures the effectiveness of the Company's system of internal controls
including financial, operational and compliance control and risk management controls and
the same is subject to review periodically by the Board of Directors and M/s. G.S.
Toshniwal & Associates, Chartered accountants for its effectiveness. The control
measures adopted by the company have been found to be effective and adequate to the
Company's requirement.
27. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable to the Company.
28. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Certain statements in the Directors' Report describing the Company's objectives,
projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be forward-looking statements
within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results could
differ from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make a difference to
the Company's operations include labour and material availability, and prices, cyclical
demand and pricing in the Company's principal markets, changes in government regulations,
tax regimes, economic development within India and other incidental factors.
29. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors wish to convey their gratitude and place on record their appreciation
for all the employees at all levels for their hard work, solidarity, cooperation and
dedication during the year. Your Directors sincerely convey their appreciation to
customers, shareholders, vendors, bankers, business associates, regulatory and government
authorities for their continued support.