The Board of Directors is pleased to present the Twenty Ninth Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Year ended
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Year ended
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2024-25
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2023-24
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Total Income
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20,341
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18,415
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24,835
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25,346
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Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
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2,399
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1,156
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1154
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4,898
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Less : Interest & Finance Charges
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1,109
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-
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6061
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2,533
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Less : Depreciation
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437
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493
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6052
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6,308
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Profit before Tax
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853
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663
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(10,959)
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(3,943)
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Exceptional Items
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4,026
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-
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27,842
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Less: Provision for Tax (Current & Deferred)
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-
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(66)
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(10)
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Profit After Tax
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4,879
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663
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16,949
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(3,933)
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet
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4,879
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663
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16,949
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(3,933)
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State of the Company's affairs
Resolution Plan dated 22.11.2017 submitted by Mr. Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC, 2016) with 78.50% voting share of Committee of Creditors (CoC) was approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"), Kolkata by order dated April 18, 2018. Orders March 11, 2022, September 13, 2023 and September 30, 2024 by NCLT, Kolkata, Orders dated August 16, 2019, May 23, 2023 and August 10, 2023 by Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ("NCLAT") and Orders dated January 18, 2022, August 04, 2023 and September 25, 2023 by Hon'ble Supreme Court were passed regarding approval and implementation of the Resolution Plan. The Resolution Plan has attained finality.
The documents for implementation of the Resolution Plan by the Banks have since been executed and the date of implementation of the Package/Resolution Plan declared by the Banks is September 4, 2024. In terms of the approved Resolution Plan working capital fund based facilities of H37.38 crores in form of cash credit and non¬ fund based facilities of H303.63 crores in form of Bank Guarantees/ Letters of Credit are available with the Company. The account of the Company with the working capital consortium Bank have been directed to be upgraded to 'Standard. Further, the Company has permission to raise Fund Based Facilities of H100 crores and Non Fund Based Facilities of H250 crores for new contracts against specific charge on receivables/stocks of such contracts. The Company has now started bidding for the new projects.
The Resolution Plan is under Successful Implementation by the Company and the SRA. The Company has been regular in making payments of interest and principal amounts in terms of the approved Resolution Plan. The Company has made substantial payments to the operational creditors and there is regularity in payment of current operational creditors.
Promoters and entities forming part of Promoter Group have contributed/advanced H11639.09 lakhs till 30.05.2025 out of which equity shares for H10830 lakhs (H8511.00 lakhs fresh induction and H2,319.00 lakhs out of existing dues) have been allotted in terms of the approved Resolution Plan. The Company has successfully completed/handed over/ received completion certificates for various public interest projects since the approval of the Resolution Plan.
The total income of the Company during the 2024-25 was H20,341 lakhs on standalone basis and H24,835 lakhs on consolidation basis as against H18,415 lakhs on standalone basis and H25,346 lakhs on consolidation basis during 2023-24. The Company had profit after tax including exceptional item of H4,879 lakhs on standalone basis and H16949 lakhs on consolidation basis during 2024-25 as against profit of H663 lakhs on standalone basis and loss of H3,933 lakhs on consolidation basis during 2023-24. During the year, exceptional items for H4,026 lakhs on standalone have resulted from implementation of the Package/Resolution Plan by the Banks/ Financial Creditors and are capital in nature and no income/profit has accrued nor any cash flow realised to the Company. The exceptional
item of H27842 lakhs on consolidated basis is on account of reversal of losses earlier written off in three subsidiary companies, where the pleadings under arbitration proceedings have been substantially completed and based on the legal advice the management is confident of recovering the loss written off.
On account of cost over-run arising due to client responsibility delays, client's suspension/ termination of projects, deviation in design, change in scope of work, etc. significant amounts have been withheld. The Company is perusing its receivables which are at various stages of negotiations/discussions with the clients/ arbitrations/litigations. The Company has been successful in winning some arbitration awards.
There are lot of opportunities in the core competency area of the Company. With impetus of the government on infrastructure sector, the Company is poised for growth trajectory and the level of operations is expected to increase substantially.
Non-Convertible Debentures
In terms of the approved Resolution Plan read with documents executed for implementation of the Resolution Plan by Banks, the Company has issued 0.10% p.a. Secured Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs) aggregating to H836.74 crores in lieu of earlier NCDs issued, which stands cancelled. These NCDs are redeemable in 39 unequated quarterly instalments with redemption commenced from 30.09.2024. The Company has paid interest upto 31.03.2025 and has redeemed debentures of H3.14 crores till 31.03.2025. SBI Cap Trustee Company Ltd has been appointed as a Debenture Trustee.
Changes in the Nature of Business, if any
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the 2024-25.
Changes in Share Capital
During the period under review, the authrorised capital of the Company increased from H105 crores divided into 10,50,00,000 equity shares of H10 each to H160 crores divided into 16,00,00,000 equity shares of H10 each.
During the year, in terms of the approved Resolution Plan, the Company has issued and allotted 150 lakhs equity shares of H10 each to entity forming part of Promoter Group. The Company also made preferential allotment of 27,74,632 equity shares @ H61.10 per share (including share premium of H51.10 per share) against conversion of unsecured credits into equity shares. The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on 31.03.2025 has increased from H104.75 crores divided into 104754624 equity shares of H10 each to H122.53 crores divided into 122529256 equity shares of H10 each.
As on the date of Report, in terms of the approved Resolution Plan, further allotment of 3 crores equity shares of H10 each have been made to entities forming part of Promoter Group and the paid-up
equity share capital is H152.53 crores divided into 152529256 equity shares of H10 each.
Transfer to Reserves
During the period under review, the Company has transferred H14.18 crores to share premium account arising out of allotment of 27,74,632 equity shares of H10 each @ a premium of H51.10 per share.
Dividend
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed as Annexure-A and forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
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 the Report
Other than as stated elsewhere in this report, there are no 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 the Report.
Annual Return
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2025 is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at weblink: https:// www.mblinfra.com/uploadimages/pdf/pdf 1754305818.pdf.
The Company has complied with the requirement of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("LODR") relating to Corporate Governance Report ("CGR").
A section titled "Corporate Governance Report" along with the Practicing Company Secretary Certificate on Corporate Governance pursuant to requirement of Regulation 34 read with Para C of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations confirming compliance with the conditions of the Corporate Governance is annexed as Annexure-B and forms integral part of this Report. The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Board Meetings
During the year 9 (nine) Board Meetings were convened and held, details of which are provided in enclosed Corporate Governance Report. Directors participated in the meetings of the Board and
Committees held in person/ through video conferencing/ other audio visual means. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and LODR.
Independent Directors Declaration
The Company has received declarations from Mr. Ram Dayal Modi, Mr. Dinesh Kumar Saini, Mr. Ranjit Datta, Ms. Megha Singh, Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 of LODR. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise and experience and are persons of high integrity and repute. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the Company and they are not aware of any circumstances or situation that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without external influence.
Board Evaluation
The Board, in terms of the policy devised by Nomination & Remuneration Committee and pursuant to the provisions of the Act and LODR, has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own as well as its committees and individual directors. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out is stated in the enclosed CGR.
Directors & Key Managerial Personnel
During the period under review, Ms Sunita Palita, Independent Director, completed her second and final term as Independent Director of the Company and consequently ceased to be Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 25.06.2024. The shareholders by way of Postal Ballot on 28.06.2024 had approved appointment of Ms Megha Singh as an Independent Director for a period of 5 (consecutive) years w.e.f. 30.03.2024 and of Mr. Dinesh Kumar Saini as an Independent Director for a period of 5 (consecutive) years w.e.f. 24.05.2024. The shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on 30.09.2024 had approved re¬ appointment of Mr. Surender Aggarwal as a Whole Time Director/ Executive Director upto 30.09.2025. On the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and subject to approval of the shareholders in the ensuing AGM, the Board in its meeting held on 30.05.2025, approved re-appointment of Mr. Surender Aggarwal as Whole- time Director /Executive Director of the Company w.e.f. 1.10.2024 upto 30.09.2025, liable to retire by rotation. Necessary consent from Mr. Surender Aggarwal to act as Whole-time Director of the Company, if appointed, and declaration that he is not disqualified to act as a director has been received. The Board is of opinion that his re-appointment is appropriate and in the best interest of the Company. Mr. Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible offers himself for reappointment. The brief resume/profile of Mr. Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia and of Mr Surender Aggarwal is attached with Notice for the ensuing AGM.
Pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Surender Aggarwal, Executive Director, Mr. Darshan Singh Negi, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Anubhav Maheshwari, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
The Directors hereby confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31,2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanations, wherever required;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of profit of the Company for that period;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls were adequate and operating effectively; and
f) they have proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The CSR policy of the Company is in accordance with the requirement of the Companies (CSR policy) Rules, 2014 and is available on the Company's website at https://www.mblinfra.com/ uploadimages/pdf/pdf 1755585396.pdf The expenditure on activities undertaken are in accordance to schedule VII of the Act.
The Annual Report on the CSR activities is enclosed as Annexure-C and forms integral part of this Report.
Performance of Subsidiary Companies
The contribution of the Subsidiary Companies to the overall performance of the Company is given as note 55 of the consolidated Financial Statement. Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and Ind AS-110 issued by the ICAI consolidated financial statements includes financial statement of subsidiary companies. The statement containing salient features of the financial statement of the subsidiary companies is enclosed as Annexure-D and forms integral part of the Report.
Suratgarh Bikaner Toll Road Company Pvt. Ltd. is a material subsidiary of the Company as per thresholds laid down under Listing Regulations. The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a policy for determining material subsidiaries which is in line with the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time. The policy has been uploaded on website of the Company at weblink https:// www.mblinfra.com/uploadimages/pdf/pdf 1754393221.pdf.
The Audited accounts of each subsidiary is placed on the website of the Company www.mblinfra.com and copy of separate financial statement in respect of each subsidiary shall be provided to any shareholder of the Company on request.
During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of the Subsidiary Companies. Summary of the BOT projects undertaken by the Company through its subsidiary companies is as under:
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Project
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SPV/Subsidiary
companies
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Type
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Current Status
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Development & Operation of Bikaner- Suratgarh Section of NH - 62 in the State of Rajasthan
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Suratgarh Bikaner Toll Road Company Private Limited
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Toll
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Operational
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Strengthening, Widening, Maintaining and Operating
of 18.303 kms Waraseoni- Lalbarra Road in the State of Madhya Pradesh
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MBL (MP) Toll
Road Company Limited
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Toll Annuity
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Operational
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AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors
M/s SARC & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No . 006085N) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the AGM held on July 30, 2022 for a further period of 5 (Five) consecutive years till the Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2027, at such remuneration mutually agreed and approved by the Board.
The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company and hold a valid certificate issued by Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
The Auditors report does not contain any qualifications, reservations and adverse remarks or disclaimer. The note on financial statements referred to Auditors Report are self- explanatory and do not call for further comments. There has been no fraud reported by the Statutory Auditors during the period. The Auditors attended the previous AGM of the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
The Secretarial Audit was conducted by M/s Mehak Gupta & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary for the 2024-25. The
Secretarial Audit Report is enclosed as Annexure-E and forms integral part of the Directors Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any reservations or remarks or disclaimers. There has been no fraud reported by the Secretarial Auditor during the period.
M/s Anjali Yadav & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries is a Peer Reviewed Company Secretary and has given her consent to act as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of 5 years and has also given a declaration that it is not disqualified for appointment under the Companies Act, 2013. The Board of Directors of the Company on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has approved appointment of M/s Anjali Yadav & Associates as Secretarial Auditor to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for a term of 5 years i.e. till 2029-2030, subject to approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated February 8, 2019, issued by SEBI, the Company has also obtained Annual Secretarial Compliance Report from M/s. Anjali Yadav & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder and the copy of the same has been submitted with the Stock Exchanges within the prescribed due date.
The Secretarial Audit Report of Kuldeep Dahiya & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, who is also a Peer Reviewed Company Secretary, for material unlisted company is enclosed as Annexure-F. The Secretarial Audit report does not contain any reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimers. There has been no fraud reported by the Secretarial Auditor during the period.
Cost Auditors
As per the requirements of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, company is required to maintain cost records and accordingly such accounts are made and maintained every year. The Board of Directors on the recommendation of Audit Committee has appointed M/s Dipak Lal & Associates, Cost Accountant as Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year ending 2025-26 at a remuneration of H35,000/- (Rupees Thirty five thousand only) plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, subject to ratification by members in the ensuing AGM.
The Cost Audit report for 2023-24 does not contain any qualification or reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer. There has been no fraud reported by the Cost Auditor during the year.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of loans, guarantees or investments made under Section 186 of the Act are given in the note to the financial statements.
Particulars of Contract or Arrangements with Related Parties
The Company related party transactions ("RPT") are with its Subsidiary Companies, Special Purpose Vehicles, Associate Companies, Joint Ventures/Enterprise-Participation, which are entered for synergy of operation, long-term sector environment strategy, legal requirements, liquidity and capital requirement of Subsidiary Companies, Associate Companies, Joint Venture/ Enterprise Participation.
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company with related parties for the year under review were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. Hence, disclosure in form AOC-2 under the Act read with the rules made therein is not required. The Company has not entered into any contract/ arrangement/ transaction which would be considered as material in accordance with the policy of the Company on the materiality of the related party transaction. The details of RPT transactions forms part of the notes to audited financial statements.
None of the transaction with any related parties were in conflict with the Company interest.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the weblink https://www.mblinfra.com/ uploadimages/pdf/pdf 1754393270.pdf.
Significant and Material Orders
There are no other significant and material orders passed during the year by the regulators, courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in the future. There are no other significant and material orders passed during the year by the regulators, courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in the future.
Further the members' attention is drawn to the notes forming part of Financial Statements including statement of contingent liabilities and commitments.
Details of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo:
i) Conservation of energy is an ongoing process in the Company's activities. As the core activities of the Company are not energy intensive activity, no information is to be furnished regarding conservation of energy.
ii) The Company had not undertaken any research and development activity for any manufacturing activity nor was any specific technology obtained from any external sources, which needs to be absorbed or adapted.
iii) During the period under review, the Company has not made any expenditure nor made any earnings in foreign currency.
Risk Management
The Company has a mechanism in place to inform Board Members about the risk assessment and minimisation procedures. The Company has in place Risk Management Policy and Risk Manual which helps in framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan of the Company. The details of the identification of the various risk associated with the business of the Company which in the opinion of the Board may threaten existence of the Company is detailed in the Annual Report.
Committees of Board
The Board of Directors have the following committees:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
5. Preferential Issue Committee
The composition, terms of reference and number of meetings of the Committees during the period under review and changes made therein is covered in the enclosed CGR.
Particulars of the Employees
During the period under review no employee was paid remuneration in excess of the limit specified under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules, 2014. Disclosure pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Act forms part of Report. The Reports and Accounts are being sent to Members and other entitled thereto, excluding the information on employee's particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day. If any member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such member may write to Company Secretary in this regard.
Remuneration Policy
The Company has in place Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel to align with the requirement of the Act and LODR. The brief particulars of the remuneration policy are stated in the enclosed CGR and is available on the website of the Company at weblink https://www. mblinfra.com/uploadimages/pdf/pdf 1684306398.pdf. There has been no changes in the policy during the year.
Statement in respect of Adequacy of Internal Financial Controls with Reference to the Financial Statements
The purpose of the internal control is to prevent risk arising in course of operations by adopting appropriate controls and process, especially with regard to conformity with the laws, compliance with the strategy, the quality of accounting and reporting, and the quality of process and protection of assets amongst others.
Your Company has an effective internal control system commensurate to its size, scale and complexities of its operations. The Company has in-house Internal Audit Department comprising of professional executives. The Internal Audit Department has conducted the Internal Audit in line with the scope formulated, functioning, periodicity and methodology agreed with the Audit Committee. The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of the internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems and accounting procedures and policies adopted by it. Based on the reports of the internal audit, process owners undertake corrective action, if required, in their respective areas and thereby strengthening the controls. The Company has appointed consultants/professionals to conduct Cost Audit and Secretarial Audit and observations made, if any, are reviewed by the Management periodically and corrective actions, if required, are taken.
Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism
The Company has in place Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy for director and employees to report genuine concerns. The policy is available on the website of the Company www.mblinfra.com
and the brief particulars of the establishment of Vigil Mechanism is provided in the enclosed CGR.
Deposits
During the period under review, no deposits were accepted by the Company.
Proceedings under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
Punjab National Bank (International) Ltd has filed application u/s 7 of IBC,2016 for the Corporate Guarantee for the 'project centric' finance in respect of MBL (MP) Toll Road Company Ltd, which is pending adjudication. As per the approved Resolution Plan the treatment of Corporate Guarantees have been provided. As per the legal advice received by the Company such application has been filed in the contravention and derogation of the approved Resolution Plan under IBC, 2016 and is not maintainable (Refer Note No. 43.3 of the financial statements)
Disclosures under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
Your Company has in place a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace. This policy is in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees, whether permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees are covered under this Policy. As per the said Policy, an Internal Complaints Committee is also in place to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. During the period under review, no complaint was pending neither any complaint was filed pertaining to Sexual Harassment Policy.
Acknowledgements
We convey our grateful appreciation for the valuable patronage and co-operation received and goodwill enjoyed by the Company from all the Stakeholders, its esteemed customers, shareholders, business associates, banks, financial institutions, Government authorities and other stakeholders.
We place on record our appreciation to the contribution made by the employees at all levels.
By Order of the Board For MBL Infrastructure Ltd.
Place: New Delhi Anjanee Kumar Lakhotia
Date: May 30, 2025 Chairman & Managing Director
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