The Directors of your Company are pleased to present the Board’s Report on the business and operations of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended on 31st March 2024.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:
The financial performance of the Company, for the period ended 31st March 2024 is summarized below:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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FY 2023-24
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FY2022-23
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FY 2023-24
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FY 2022-23
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Revenue from Operations
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4,019.63
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3,711.93
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4,973.28
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-
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Other Income
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123.16
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28.47
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32.22
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Total Income
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4,142.79
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3,740.40
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5005.50
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Less: Total Expenditure
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3,897.73
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3,487.74
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4704.46
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Profit / (Loss) Before Prior & Exceptional Items and Tax
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245.06
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252.66
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301.04
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Less: Prior Period Expenses
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-
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-
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-
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Exceptional Items
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57.44
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-
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57.44
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Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
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187.62
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252.66
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243.60
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Less: Current Tax
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46.00
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64.07
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111.36
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Less: Short/Excess provision of Tax
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2.42
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0.22
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2.42
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Less: Deferred Tax
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(20.50)
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(1.45)
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(31.84)
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Tax adjustment relating to previous year
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NetProfit/(Loss) after Tax
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159.70
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189.82
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161.66
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On standalone basis, the total income for the financial year ended March 31,2024 was Rs.4,142.79 lakhs, compared to the previous year's income of Rs.3,740.40 lakhs. Our total income on consolidated basis for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 was Rs.5005.50 lakhs. The company was not required to prepare consolidated financials in the previous year as there was no requirement under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has earned profit after tax of Rs.159.70 lakhs for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 and had earned profit after tax of Rs.189.82 lakhs for the financial year ended March 31,2023.
2. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Company has prepared a Consolidated Financial Statement in accordance with the applicable accounting standards as prescribed under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”). The Consolidated Financial Statement reflects the results of the Company and Dura floor Concrete Solutions LLP which was acquired by the company pursuant to LLP agreement dated December 29, 2023. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statement together with the Independent Auditors’ Report thereon is annexed to this Report. The summarized Consolidated Financial summary is provided above in point No.l of this Report.
3. DIVIDEND:
The Company has not recommended, declared and paid any dividend during the financial year under review.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 159.69 lakhs to general reserves during the financial year under review.
5. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
The Company was not required to transfer any funds to the investor education and protection fund as per the provisions of Section 125 of the Act during the financial year under review.
6. SHARE CAPITAL:
6.1 Change in Capital Structure:
a) Subdivision of equity share capital:
The company has sub-divided its equity share capital by passing of an ordinary resolution in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on December 26, 2023. The face value of equity share was Rs.100/- per share which was sub-divided into face value of Rs.10/- per share. With this sub division of equity share capital, the authorized, issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital of the company having face value of Rs.100/- each stands sub-divided into 10 equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each and
the number of equity shares has been increased from 79,120 having face value of Rs.100/- each to 791,200 having face value of Rs.10/- each.
b) Issue and Allotment of Equity Shares on Private Placement:
The Company at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 1st, 2024, has offered and issued on a Private Placement basis to Mr. Samit Singhai and Mr. Akash Singhai, shareholders and directors of the company, 219,116 Equity Shares having face value of Rs.10/- per share with an attached premium of Rs.123.60/- per share, free and clear of all encumbrances, along with all associated rights, title, and interests, for an aggregate subscription amount of Rs.2,92,73,897.60/-, in exchange for the acquisition of 98% of the capital of Dura floor Concrete Solutions LLP.
6.2 Buy-back of Securities:
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year under review.
6.3 Sweat Equity:
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the financial year under review.
6.4 Bonus Shares:
The Company has not issued any bonus shares during the financial year under review.
6.5 Employee Stock Option Plan:
Pursuant to the approval of the Board in its meeting held on 20th December, 2023, and the approval of the Members in their meeting held on 26th December, 2023, the Company introduced the "Employee Stock Option Plan" ("the Scheme") to issue the employee stock options to the eligible employees of the Company as per the Scheme.
Below are the details related to ESOPs as on 31st March, 2024:
(a) options granted: Nil
(¥) options vested: Nil
(c) options exercised: Nil
(d) the total number of shares arising as a result of exercise of options: Nil
(e) options lapsed: Nil
(f) the exercise price: INR 10/- per option
(g) variation in terms of options: As per the scheme
(h) money realised by exercise of options: Not applicable (T) total number of options in force: Nil
0) employee wise details of options granted to:
(i) Key Managerial Personnel; Nil
(ii) any other employee who receives a grant of options in any one year of options amounting to five percent or more of total options granted during that year; Nil
(iii) identified employees who were granted options, during any one year, equal to or exceeding one percent of the issued capital, excluding outstanding warrants and conversions, of the company at the time of grant: Nil
7. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/jOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
a) Subsidiaries:
During the year under review, the Company did not have any subsidiaries as defined under Section 2(87] of the Companies Act, 2013.
However, the Company has made a strategic acquisition by obtaining 98% of the capital contribution in Dura floor Concrete Solutions LLP. This acquisition grants the Company significant control over the LLP, thereby enabling it to exercise considerable influence over its operations. Through this control, the Company stands to benefit from Dura floor's established market reputation and specialized expertise in the flooring sector. The synergy between the two entities is expected to enhance the Company’s growth prospects, allowing it to expand its market presence and leverage the operational capabilities of Dura floor Concrete Solutions LLP.
b) Associate Companies and Joint Ventures:
As on 31st March, 2024, there are no Associates and Joint Ventures within the meaning of Section 2(6] of the Companies Act, 2013.
8. PERFORMANCE_AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF_SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES,
ASSOCIATE COMPANIES OR JOINT VENTURES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3] of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries, associate companies and joint ventures, typically required in Form AOC-1, is not applicable in this case, as the Company does not have any subsidiaries or associate companies or joint ventures as defined under Section 2(6] or 2(87] of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, there is
no requirement to attach such a statement in the Board’s Report.
However, considering the Company’s significant interest in Dura floor Concrete Solutions LLP, in which it has acquired 98% of the capital contribution, a statement outlining the salient features of the financial statements of Dura floor Concrete Solutions LLP has been included in Annexure -1. This provides shareholders and stakeholders with essential financial information about the LLP, reflecting the Company’s substantial control and involvement in its operations, and showcasing the LLP’s contribution to the Company’s overall financial position and market performance.
9. DEPOSITS:
The details relating to the deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act are as under:
(a) Deposits accepted during the year: Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 2(31) read with Section 73 of the Act, and as such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
(b) Remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year: Not applicable
(c) Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the year:
Not applicable
(d) The details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act: Not applicable.
10. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
Particulars of loans and advances & investment made as required under section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are given under Note No. 12 and 31 to the Audited Standalone financial statements which forms part of this Annual Report. The Company has not provided any guarantee or any security to any other person, body-corporate, etc. during the year under review.
11. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure - 2 to this report.
12. DIRECTORS:
A. Composition of Board of Directors:
The composition of Board of Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is as follows:
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Sr.
No.
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Name of Director
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DIN
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Category
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Date of
Appointme
nt
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Date of Cessation
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1.
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Akash Surendra Singhai
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01364889
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Executive Director
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24/11/2005
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-
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2.
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Samit Surendra Singhai
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00907782
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Managing Director
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24/11/2005
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-
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3.
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Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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00854887
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Non-Executive
Director
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26/12/2023
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B. Changes in Directors of the company:
There were no changes in the directorship after the closure of the financial year. However, during the financial year, the following changes in Directors have occurred:
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Sr.
No.
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Name of Director
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DIN/ PAN
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Category
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Date of
Appointme
nt
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Date of Cessation
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1.
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Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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00854887
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Non-Executive
Director
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26/12/2023
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2.
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Surendra Fatechand Singhai
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00907865
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Executive Director
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01/11/2006
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20/12/202
3
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3.
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Lata Surendra Singhai
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01364903
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Non-Executive
Director
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01/11/2006
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20/12/202
3
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4.
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Alka Samit Singhai
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05315921
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Executive Director
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28/08/2013
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20/12/202
3
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5.
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Pallavi Akash Singhai
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06641324
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Executive Director
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28/08/2013
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20/12/202
3
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C. Independent director:
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, there is no requirement to appoint Independent Director during the year under review.
13. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL fKMPl:
As on 31st March, 2024, the following were the KMPs:
• Mr. Samit Singhai, Managing Director
• Mr. Nand Lai Patel, Company Secretary (Mr. Nand Lal Patel has resigned from his position with effect from April 30, 2024 due to personal reasons.)
14. AUDITORS:
a) Statutory Auditors:
The shareholders of the Company in its meeting held on 26th December, 2023, appointed M/s NDAA & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 129486W) as statutory auditor in casual vacancy due to resignation of M/s Kaloti & Lathiya, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 104589W), who held the office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board recommends appointment of M/s NDAA & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 129486W) as statutory auditor of the company for a term of 5 years starting from the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2029. Their appointment shall be subject to member's approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
M/s NDAA & Associates LLP has confirmed that they are not disqualified and confirmed their eligibility and willingness to be appointed as a statutory auditor.
b) Cost Auditor:
The Company is not required to maintain cost records in terms of the requirements of Section 148 of the Act and rules framed thereunder, hence such accounts and records are not required to be maintained by the Company.
c) Secretarial Auditors:
During the year under review, the provisions of section 204 of Companies Act, 2013 regarding mandatory secretarial audit are not applicable to the company.
d) Internal Auditors:
During the year under review, the Company was not required to appoint Internal Auditor in terms of the requirements of Section 138 of the Act and rules framed thereunder.
15. EXPLANATION ON ANY ADVERSE REMARK AND COMMENT BY THE AUDITORS:
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors' Report of M/s. NDAA & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants which require any clarification/ explanation. The Notes on financial statements are self-explanatory, and needs no further explanation.
The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of this Board Report 2023-24. Also, no frauds in terms of the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act have been reported by the Statutory Auditors in their report for the year under review.
In addition, the statutory auditor has reported in its report that accounting software has been used, for maintaining books of account which have a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has been operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software. Further, during their course of audit they did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered with.
16. ANNUAL RETURN:
As per provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), the Annual Return of the Company is placed on the website of the Company at https://steelfiberindia.in/
17. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE:
The provisions of Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company and hence there is no requirement to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
18. VIGIL MECHANISM:
During the year under review, the Company is not required to establish a vigil/whistle blower mechanism policy to report unethical behaviors, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of the company's policies & Values, violation of law by any employee without any fear of retaliation as required under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
19. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company’s risk management framework is in line with the current best practices and effectively addresses the emerging challenges in a dynamic business environment. The company as on date of this report does not face any operational, economical, inflationary, or other risks which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the company.
20. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT A 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, "Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment." The policy aims to provide protection to employees at the workplace and preventing and redressing complaints of sexual harassment and it covers matters connected or incidental thereto. The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013.
During the year under review the Company has not received any compliant of sexual harassment.
21. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
During the year under review, your Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards 1 and 2 on meetings of the Board of Directors and on General Meetings, respectively, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in terms of Section 118(10] of the Act.
22. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year under review, the nature of business of the company has not changed.
23. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL:
During the year under review there were no orders passed by any Regulators, Courts, or Tribunal against the Company.
24. ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS AT BOARD MEETINGS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31. 2024:
During the financial year under review, the Board met 10 (Ten] times. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days. The details of directors’ attendance at the Board meetings and the annual general meeting held during the year are given below:
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Sr. No.
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Date of Meeting
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Attendance of Directors
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1.
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30/04/2023
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Surendra Fatechand Singhai Mrs. Lata Surendra Singhai
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Mrs. Alka Samit Singhai Mrs. Pallavi Akash Singhai
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2.
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15/07/2023
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Surendra Fatechand Singhai Mrs. Lata Surendra Singhai Mrs. Alka Samit Singhai Mrs. Pallavi Akash Singhai
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3.
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06/09/2023
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Surendra Fatechand Singhai Mrs. Lata Surendra Singhai Mrs. Alka Samit Singhai Mrs. Pallavi Akash Singhai
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4.
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20/12/2023
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Surendra Fatechand Singhai Mrs. Lata Surendra Singhai Mrs. Alka Samit Singhai Mrs. Pallavi Akash Singhai
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5.
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26/12/2023
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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6.
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02/01/2024
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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7.
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05/01/2024
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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8.
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30/01/2024
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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9.
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01/03/2024
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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10.
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22/03/2024
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Mr. Samit Surendra Singhai Mr. Akash Surendra Singhai Mr. Mayur Ashok Zamvar
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25. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
All the transactions with related parties are in the ordinary course of business and on arm’s length basis. The details of the transactions entered between the Company and the related parties under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in AOC-2 as Annexure-3 to this report.
The Disclosures as required under Accounting Standard - 18 "Related Party Disclosures” have been provided in Note No. 31 of the Standalone Financial Statements
26. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS. IF ANY. 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 REPORT:
There are no other material changes 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.
27. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL:
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
28. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors, based on the representations received from the operating management and after due enquiry, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) They had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year 31st March, 2024 and of the loss of the Company for that period;
(c) They had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) They had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) They had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
(f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
29. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
The Company does not have any pending application or proceeding under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 for the financial year 2023-24
30. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE - TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the financial year 2023-24 there has been no one - time settlement for loan taken from banks or financial institutions.
31. APPRECIATION:
Your Directors wish to express their grateful appreciation to the continued co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Vendors and Shareholders during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed service of the Executives, staff and Workers of the Company. Your directors would also like to extend their gratitude towards our business partners, associates, vendors and the Central, State governments and government agencies for their sustained support. Your directors would also like to express their sincere appreciation to you for your continued faith, trust, encouragement, and support.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KASTURI METAL COMPOSITE LIMITED
SAMIT SURENDRA SINGHAI AKASH
Managing Director Director'
DIN: 00907782 DIN: 01364889
Place: Amravati
Date: 27th September, 2024
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