Note: 1. Figures are regrouped wherever necessary to make the information comparable 2. There has been no change in nature of business of your Company.
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 23rd Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts and Auditors Report of the Company for the Year ended 31 March 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars
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Standalone (' In Lakhs)
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Consolidated (' In Lakhs)
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31 March 2025
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31 March 2024
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31 March 2025
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31 March 2024
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Gross Income
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21,292.61
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19,545,56
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21,289.92
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19,534.84
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Profit before Interest, Depreciation and tax
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4,222.11
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4,695.17
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4,222.11
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4,695.19
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Interest & Financial Charges
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2,869.91
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2,869.29
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2,869.91
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2,869.29
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Depreciation/ Amortisation
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2,445.56
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2,007.62
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2,445.56
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2,007.64
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Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax
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(1,093.36)
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(181.74)
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(1,093.36)
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(181.74)
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Exceptional Items
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(6,947.94)
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(2590.15)
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Profit/(loss) before tax
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(8,041.30)
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(181.74)
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(3683.51)
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(181.74)
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Provision for Tax (including Deferred)
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(1,970.32)
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42.61
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(1970.32)
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(42.61)
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Profit/(loss) from continuing operations
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(6,070.98)
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(224.35)
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(1,713.19)
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(224.35)
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Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations
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6.56
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68.88
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(49.03)
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(226.63)
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Profit/(loss) for the period
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(6,064.42)
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(155.47)
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(1,762.22)
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(450.98)
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Less: Profit/(Loss) attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
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8,153.02
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8,290.55
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3,850.80
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4,237.48
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Amount available for Appropriation
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2,088.60
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8,135.08
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2,088.58
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3,786.50
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Appropriation:
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Other comprehensive income / (loss)*
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13.10
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17.95
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13.10
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17.95
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Transfer to Furniture & Fixtures Reserve
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46.34
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Surplus Carried to Balance Sheet
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2,101.70
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8,153.02
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2,101.68
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3,850.80
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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
The Company’s focus on operational excellence, disciplined execution and financial prudence while deepening existing, and establishing new strategic targets has continued to serve well driving roboust outcomes aligned to our key priorities. For the year ended 31 March 2025, gross revenues of the Company stood at ' 21,292.61 Lakhs compared to previous years’ gross revenue of ' 19,545.56 Lakhs. Whereas earnings before interest, depreciation and taxation (EBITDA) stood at ' 4,222.11 Lakhs compared to previous years’ EBITDA of ' 44,695.17 Lakhs. Loss before Tax (LBT), was ' (8,041.30) Lakhs in the current year as compared to ' (181.74) Lakhs in the previous year.
The detailed highlights in respect to operation of the Company and its business units/ key subsidiaries are detailed in the Management Discussion and Analysis forming part of the annual report.
2. STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS
During the year under review, there has been no change in the state of company’s affairs except as mentioned below:
During the year under review, the Company divested its investments from its wholly owned subsidiaries - Cineline Industries Private Ltd and Cineline Realty Private Ltd w.e.f 13 August 2024; from Transquare Realty Private Ltd w.e.f 28 February 2025 and from R&H Spaces Private Ltd w.e.f 31 March 2025.
3. DIVIDEND:
In view of the Company’s strategic focus on identifying, executing, and successfully implementing key business projects across its operating verticals, the Board of Directors has prioritised the conservation of funds to support these long-term initiatives. To ensure sustainable
growth in assets and revenue, and to strengthen the Company’s financial position for future opportunities, it is deemed prudent to retain earnings for reinvestment.
Accordingly, the Directors have not recommended any dividend for FY 2024-25. This decision is aligned with the Company’s commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value through strategic expansion and sound financial management.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
As permitted under the Act, the Board does not propose to transfer any amount to General Reserves. The closing balance of the retained earnings of your Company for FY 2024-25, after all appropriations and adjustments if any, was ' 210170 Lakhs
5. SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorised and paid-up share capital of the Company. The authorised share capital of your Company is ' 40,25,00,000. The paid-up equity share capital of your Company is ' 17,13,32,000.
Raising of funds by issuance of Warrants convertible into Equity Shares on a private placement basis
Pursuant to the shareholders’ approval received at Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on 08 January 2025, your Company has issued 38,46,153 (thirty eight Lakhs forty six thousand one hundred fifty three) Warrants at a price of ' 117 per warrant, each convertible into, or exchangeable for, 1 fully paid-up equity share of the Company of face value of ' 5 /- each to certain members of the promoter group and to a person belonging to non-promoter category of the Company, by way of preferential issue on a private placement basis for an aggregate consideration of up to ' 44,99,99,901.
Apart from above, the Company has not issued any shares or convertible securities. Further, the Company does not have any scheme for the issue of shares, including sweat equity to the Employees or Directors of the Company.
6. FINANCE:
Cash and cash equivalents as on 31 March 2025 stood at ' 3,326.76 Lakhs. The Company continues to focus on judicious management of its working capital, receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.
There is no audit qualification in the financial statements by the statutory auditors for the year.
7. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant Rules framed thereunder, The Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company at https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors
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8. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES:
During the year under review, the Company has liquidated all its investments in its 4 (Four) subsidiaries, viz -
a. R&H Spaces Private Limited;
b. Transquare Realty Private Limited;
c. Cineline Industries Private Limited; and
d. Cineline Realty Private Limited.
Accordingly, as on 31 March 2025, the Company has no subsidiaries, associate companies or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”).
A statement containing the salient features of financial statements of the Company’s subsidiary in Form AOC-1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act is annexed to the report a Annexure 1
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents, are available on the website of the Company at https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors
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13. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
13.1 Directors:
Your Company has Six (6) Directors as on 31 March 2025, the Composition of the Board of Directors are as follows:
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Mr. Rasesh Babubhai Kanakia
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Chairperson and Whole¬ time Director
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Five years commencing from 01 May 2021 and end on 30 April 2026
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Mr. Himanshu Babubhai Kanakia
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Managing Director
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Five years commencing from 01 May 2021 and end on 30 April 2026
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Mrs. Hiral Himanshu Kanakia
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Whole-time director
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Five years commencing from 01 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2030
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Mr. Naushad Alimohmed Panjwani
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Non-Executive, Independent Director
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Five years commencing from 28 June 2024 to 27 June 2029
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Mr. Shantilal Vershi Haria
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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Five years commencing from 14 August 2024 to 13 August 2029
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Mr. Sanjiv Batukbhai Mehta
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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Five years commencing from 03 February 2025 to 02 February 2030
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The Company has received a Declaration in Form DIR-8 from all the Directors stating that they are not disqualified under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has also received Form MBP-1 from all the Directors under Section 184 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, Mr. Anand Bathiya retired as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 03 February 2025 pursuant to completion of his tenure.
Further the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Sanjiv Mehta on 03 February 2025 as Independent Director of the Company for a term of five years w.e.f 03 February 2025. Accordingly the approval of the members was accorded vide postal ballot dated 28 April 2025.
The Company has a policy for determining material subsidiary and the same is available at https://www. moviemax.co.in/investors
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9. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
In compliance with the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the Listing Regulations), the Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. The audited consolidated financial statements along with the auditors’ report thereon forms part of this Annual report. The consolidated financial statements presented by the Company include the financial results of all its subsidiaries. The audited standalone financial statements of these entities have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Board.
10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
In terms of Section 134(3)(l) of the Companies Act, 2013, there have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial Statements relate and to the date of Report.
11. PUBLIC DEPOSIT:
During the year under review, Your Company has not accepted any public deposits from public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
12. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:
During the year under review, there are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators / courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
As the current tenure of Mr. Rasesh Babubhai Kanakia (DIN: 00015857) and Mr. Himanshu
Babubhai Kanakia (DIN: 00015908) is about to end on 30 April 2026. The Board of Director at their meeting held on 30 July 2025, based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, re-appointed Mr. Rasesh Babubhai Kanakia (DIN: 00015857) and Mr. Himanshu
Babubhai Kanakia (DIN: 00015908) as Executive Directors of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years commencing from 01 May 2026 to 30 April 2031 and the effective date of their re-appointment would be from expiry of their present term ending on 30 April 2026, subject to the approval of the members of the Company, on the terms and conditions as set out in the Explanatory Statement annexed to the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
During FY 2024-25, there was no other change in the Board of Directors of the Company except the completion of the tenure of Mr. Anand Shailesh Bathiya (DIN: 03084831) and appointment of Mr. Sanjiv Batukbhai Mehta (DIN: 00237883) in his place to occupy the office of an Independent Director.
13.2 Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs):
Your Company has 3 (Three) KMPs as on 31 March 2025, the Composition is as follows:
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Designation
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1
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Mr. Himanshu Babubhai Kanakia
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Managing Director
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2
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Mr. Vipul Navinchandra
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Chief Financial
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Parekh
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Officer
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Ms. Dhwani Sanjay
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Company Secretary
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Vora (w.e.f 28 March
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Officer
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During the year under review, Mrs. Rashmi Jatin Shah, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from the position w.e.f closing of business hours on 27 March 2025 and Ms. Dhwani Vora was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 28 March 2025.
14. DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR:
The Company has received necessary declarations and disclosures from the Independent Directors under
Section 149(7) and Section 184(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”) and disclosing their interest in form MBP-1.
Further, all Independent Directors of the Company have submitted declarations confirming that:
1. The disqualifications mentioned under sections 164, 167 and 169 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply to them.
2. They have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act as applicable.
3. They have registered themselves with Independent Directors’ Database of The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (‘IICA’) and have cleared the online proficiency test of IICA, as applicable.
4. They are not aware of any circumstances or situations, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence; and
The Board of the Company has taken the disclosures and declarations on record after verifying the due veracity of the same. In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors possess the integrity, expertise and experience including the proficiency required to be Independent Directors of the Company, fulfil the conditions of independence as specified in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations and are independent of the management and have also complied with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act. The Directors and the senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The Independent Directors met on 03 February 2025 inter alia, to
a) Review the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole;
b) Review the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors
c) Assess the quality, content and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
15. MEETINGS:
During the year, the Board met 6 (Six) times. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of Annual Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has complied with the applicable mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
17. DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis except for certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Act (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016. The Company has adopted all the Ind AS standards and the adoption was carried out in accordance with applicable transition guidance. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
b) 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 or loss of the Company for the year.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) The Directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
18. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Board of Directors of your Company has constituted various Committees as per the provisions of the Act & SEBI LODR Regulations which as follows:
• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
• Securities Allotment Committee
The details with respect to the composition, powers, roles, terms of reference, number of meetings held, attendance at the meetings etc. of Statutory Committees are given in detail in the Corporate Governance Report.
19. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee of the Board has been constituted in terms of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. The constitution and other relevant details of the Audit Committee are given in the Corporate Governance Report. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
20. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 4(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration Committees. A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board’s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
The performance evaluation ofthe Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
Further, in line with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) vide circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/ CMD/ CIR/P/2017/004 dated 05 January, 2017 had come up with a “Guidance Note on Board Evaluation”. The Board Evaluation framework of the Company is aligning with this Guidance Note.
21. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME:
In compliance with the requirements of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Company has put in place a Familiarisation Programme for the Independent Directors to familiarise them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc.
The policy and details of familiarisation programme imparted to the Independent Directors of the Company is available at https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors
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22. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation system, which are constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating procedures. The Company has an Internal Control system, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Internal and operational audit is entrusted to M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, a reputed firm of Chartered Accountants. Internal controls
were reviewed by designated firm and based on their evaluation, it was concluded that the Company’s internal controls are adequate and were operating effectively as of 31 March 2025. The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practises in the industry.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements to strengthen the same. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and the Senior Management are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective actions taken. Audit provides a key role in providing assurance to the Board of Directors. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
23. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made by the Company if any as at 31 March 2025 covered under the provision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and are given in the Notes forming part of the Financial Statements.
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, your Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is available on Company’s website at https://www. moviemax.co.in/investors.
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This policy deals with the review and approval of related party transactions. The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the criteria for giving the omnibus approval by the Audit Committee within the overall framework of the Policy on Related Party Transactions.
Omnibus approval was obtained for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and entered in the ordinary course of business and at arm’s length basis. Pursuant to Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, all related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms & conditions of the transactions for their review and approval.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm’s length basis and were in the ordinary course of the business.
The Disclosures as required under Indian Accounting Standard - 24 (Ind AS-24) “Related Party Disclosures”
as notified under Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 have been provided in Note No. 33 forming part of the Standalone Financial Statements.
During the year, the Company had not entered into any new contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on a materiality of related party transactions. Thus, disclosure in form AOC-2 is not required.
25. COMPANY’S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES::
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 and Regulation 19 of SEBI Listing Regulations, which includes:
• Criteria for identification of persons for appointment as Directors and in senior management positions
• Criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director
• Evaluation of performance
• Board Diversity
• Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and remuneration to other employees
• Policy Review
The Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Other Employees is available on the Company’s website at https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors
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26. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Your Company has formed a Whistle Blower Policy for establishing a vigil mechanism for directors and
employee to report genuine concerns regarding unethical behaviour and mismanagement, if any. The said mechanism also provides for strict confidentiality, adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use such mechanism and makes provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases. No personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee pertaining to the Whistle Blower Policy.
Functioning of the Policy is reviewed by the Audit Committee / Board on periodical basis. During the financial year ended 31 March 2025, the Company has not received any complaint nor has any whistle been blown off by any Directors and employees of the Company.
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27. RISK MANAGEMENT:
Risk management includes identifying types of risks and its assessment, risk handling and monitoring and reporting. The Company has laid down a well-defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping and trend analysis, risk exposure, potential impact and risk mitigation process. A detailed exercise is being carried out to identify, evaluate, manage and monitor the principal risks that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Board periodically reviews the risks and suggests steps to be taken to control and mitigate the same through a properly defined framework.
Further, details are provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report annexed to this Report.
The Company has in place a Risk Management Policy duly adopted by the Board in accordance with Regulation 17(9)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Listing Regulations and (“the Listing Regulations”) and provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) the same is available on the Company’s website at https://www.moviemax.co.in/ investors
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28. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Company firmly believes that Corporate Social Responsibility (‘CSR’) is more than an obligation and more than a duty, which helps to create positive impact on many lives. The Company persistently acts as a prudent corporate citizen and maintains harmonious relationship with the communities in which it operates to give back to the society.
As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Company has undertaken CSR projects and programmes. These activities are in accordance with CSR activities as defined under the Act. The Company has a CSR Committee of Directors. Details about the Committee, CSR activities and the amount spent during the year, as required under section 135 of the Act and the related Rules and other details are given in the CSR Report as Annexure 2 forming part of this Report.
The Company has framed a CSR Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the same is placed on the Company’s website at and available for public view https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors
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29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI LODR
Regulations”), the Management Discussion and Analysis Report covering a wide range of issues relating to Performance, outlook etc., is annexed as Annexure-A to this report.
30. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of the Corporate Governance. The detailed report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI LODR Regulations forms part as Annexure-B to this report. A Certificate from Mr. Dharmesh Zaveri, a Company Secretary in Whole-time Practice and proprietor of M/s. D.M. Zaveri & Co, confirming compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed
as Annexure-C to this report.
31. AUDITORS:
31.1 Statutory Auditors
At the 21st Annual General Meeting held on 27 September 2023, “the members” approved the appointment of M/s. KKC & Associates LLP (Formerly known as Khimji Kunverji & Co LLP), Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 105146W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for their second consecutive term of five consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of this 21st Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2028.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by M/s. KKC & Associates LLP, in their report on Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements and hence do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditor’s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
During the year, the Statutory Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
31.2 Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act 2013 with Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR Regulations, your Company had appointed Mr. Dharmesh Zaveri, a Company Secretary in Whole¬ time Practice having Certificate of Practice No. 4363 and Membership No. 5418 as its Secretarial Auditor to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for FY 2024-25. The Company provided all assistance and facilities to the Secretarial Auditor for conducting their audit. The Secretarial Audit Report is included as Annexure 3 and forms an integral part of this report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Further, in line with Regulation 24A(1)(B) of the SEBI LODR Regulations as amended from time to time, the secretarial auditor shall be appointed for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years subject to approval of the members. In view of the above, it is recommended to appoint M/s D.M. Zaveri & Co., Practising Company Secretaries, Mumbai, a peer
Reviewed Firm to conduct a Secretarial Audit for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 up to FY 2029-30.
During the year, the Secretarial Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
31.3 Internal Audit
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company had appointed M/s. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the FY 2025-26.
No disqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers have been reported in the Auditors’ Reports, requiring any explanation or comments by the Board of Directors of the Company.
32. EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON EVERY QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARKS MADE, IF ANY:
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the Statutory Auditors on the Financial Statements of the Company, in their report for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.
33. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Since the Company does not own any manufacturing facility, the other particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption stipulated in the with Rule (8)(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to the Company.
The Company has not made any foreign exchange outgo towards traveling, marketing and import of Capital Goods.
34. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMAN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company is committed to provide a healthy environment to all the employees and thus does not tolerate any sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has in place a “Policy against Sexual Harassment” of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees are covered under the policy. There was no complaint received from any employee during FY 2024-25 and
hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31 March 2025 for redressed.
Also the Internal Complaints Committee as required to be constituted by the Company has been duly constituted as per policy under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
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35. COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT
The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 during the financial year under review. All eligible women employees were extended the benefits as prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and creche facility (where applicable). The Company remains committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all its employees.
36. HUMAN CAPITAL AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Your Company had 318 (including Directors) employees as of 31 March 2025. There are 294 male and 24 female employees as on the financial year end.
The disclosure required in terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act 2013 read along with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure 4 and forms part of this Report.
37. CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day
business operations of the Company. The Company believes in “Zero Tolerance” against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/ behaviours of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The Code has been uploaded on the Company’s website https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors
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The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practises and in dealing with stakeholders.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code.
38. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Insider Code”). The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company Securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practises and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading is available on the Company’s website https://www.moviemax.co.in/ investors
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The Board has approved and adopted revised Code of Conduct for prohibition of Insider Trading and Code for fair Disclosure pursuant to the requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulation,
2018 with effect from 30 May 2023.
39. APPLICABILTIY OF COST RECORDS:
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the activity of your Company falls under Non-regulated sectors and hence, maintenance of cost record is not applicable to the Company for FY 2024-25.
40. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“the IEPF Rules”), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF, established by the Government of India, after the completion of seven years. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
During the year under review, the Company has transferred the shares and dividends to IEPF Account as required under the Act. Particulars of the year-wise amounts of unpaid / unclaimed dividends lying in the unpaid account upto the year and the corresponding shares, which are liable to be transferred are available on our website, at https://www.moviemax.co.in/investors The Company intimates concerned shareholders and issues public notice in respect of shares to be transferred to IEPF in the newspaper, on timely basis.
41. OTHER INFORMATION / DISCLOSURES:
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulator, Courts or Tribunal which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, occurred between end of financial year and date of this Report.
No disclosures are required in respect of sub rule xi & xii of Rule 8(5) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with Section 134(3)(q) as the same is not applicable to the Company during the Financial Year
Wherever applicable, refer the Company’s website www.moviemax.co.in or relevant details will be provided to the members on written request to the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
42. APPRECIATION:
Your Company has been able to perform better with the continuous improvement in all functions and areas which coupled with an efficient utilisation of the Company’s resources led to sustainable and profitable growth of the Organisation. Your Directors express their deep sense of appreciation and extend their sincere thanks to every employee and associates for their dedicated and sustained contribution and they look forward the continuance of the same in future.
43. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Board takes this opportunity to thank our, clients, business partners, shareholders and bankers for the faith reposed in the Company and also thank the Government of India, various regulatory authorities and agencies for their support and looks forward to their continued encouragement. Your Directors are deeply touched by the efforts, sincerity and loyalty displayed by the employees without whom the growth was unattainable. Your Directors wish to thank the investors and shareholders for placing immense faith in them and the plans designed for growth of your Company. Your Directors seek and look forward to the same support in future and hope that they can continue to satisfy you in the years to come.
For and on behalf of the Board Cineline India Limited
Rasesh Babubhai Kanakia Himanshu Babubhai Kanakia
Place: Mumbai Chairman, Whole-time Director Managing Director
Date: 30 May 2025 DIN: 00015857 DIN: 00015908
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