Your Directors have pleasure in presenting 03rd Annual report on the affairs of the Company together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY: -
The Company's financial performance for the year under review is given hereunder: -
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PARTICULARS
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31st March, 2025
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31st March, 2024
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Revenue from Operations
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21,064.18
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6,069.26
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Other Income
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0.04
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37.26
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Total Revenue
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21,064.22
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6,106.52
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Total Expenditure
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20,012.44
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5,549.81
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Profit/Loss before taxation
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1,051.78
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556.71
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Less: Tax Expenses Current Tax:
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283.74
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140.11
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Deferred Tax:
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27.31
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(2.09)
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Profit/Loss (after tax)
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740.73
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418.69
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Add: Balance B/F from the Previous Year
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413.07
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25.94
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Add: Securities premium on Issue of shares
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1,403.16
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607.10
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Less: Bonus Share Issued
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-
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85.59
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Less: Capitalization on account of issue of bonus shares
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-
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31.56
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Less: Reduction on account of conversion of sole proprietorship to
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-
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-
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company
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Reserves & Surplus for the year
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2,556.96
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934.58
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2. OPERATIONS: -
We are an IT hardware solutions Company, engaged in selling and renting of IT Equipment and in providing IT Service Solutions in India. We deal in selling and renting of IT equipment like laptops, desktops, servers, work stations and also provide IT solution services like managing cloud servers, servicing of IT equipment to the corporates.
The major portion of our revenue is contributed from Maharashtra. The other states which are contributing to our revenue include Delhi, Kerala and Karnataka.
The Company has reported total revenue of Rs. 21,064.22 Lakhs for the current year as compared to Rs. 6,106.52
Lakhs in the previous year. The Net Profit for the year under review amounted to Rs. 740.73 Lakhs in the current year as compared to Profit incurred in last year amounting Rs. 418.69 Lakhs.
3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER AND LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES:
The Company applied to National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) for in-principle approval for listing its equity shares on the Emerge Platform of the NSE. National Stock Exchange of India Limited has, vide its letter dated, 16th April, 2024, granted it's In- Principle Approval to the Company.
The Company had filed Prospectus to the Registrar of the Company, Mumbai on 26th April, 2024. The Public Issue was opened on Friday, 03rd May, 2024 and closed on Tuesday, 07th May, 2024. The Basis of Allotment was finalized by Company, Registrar to the issue and merchant banker in consultation with the NSE on 08th May, 2024. The Company has applied for listing of its total equity shares to NSE and it has granted its approval vide its letter dated 09th May, 2024. The trading of equity shares of the Company commenced on 10th May, 2024 at of NSE Emerge Platform.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the NSE Emerge Platform. The Company confirms that the annual listing fees to the stock exchange for FY 2024-25 have been paid.
4. TRANSFER OF RESERVES: -
As per Standalone financials, the reserves & surplus of the Company as on March 31st, 2025 are as follows:
1 Balance at the beginning of the 413 07
' year '
2. Current Year's Profit / Loss 740.73
Amount of Securities Premium and
3. „ 1,403.16
other Reserves
4 Capitalization on account of issue ' of bonus shares
Total 2,556.96
5. DIVIDEND: -
Considering the Company's outstanding financial performance, the Board is pleased to recommend for consideration of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (‘AGM'), payment of dividend at the rate of 5% equivalent to the Re. 0.5/- per Equity Share for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The said dividend, if approved by the members at the ensuing AGM will be paid to those members whose name
appears on the Register of Members (including Beneficial Owners) of the Company as on the record date and will be subject to deduction of tax at source at prescribed rates pursuant to the Income Tax Act, 1961.
6. SHARE CAPITAL: -
• AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorised Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 is Rs.12,00,00,000/- divided into
1.20.00. 000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company has increased pursuant to the approval of members on 05th December, 2024 from Rs. 7,00,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Crores only) divided into 70,00,000/- (Seventy Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each to Rs.
12.00. 00.000/- (Rupees Twelve Crores Only) divided into 1,20,00,000 (One Crore Twenty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
• ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID-UP EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 stood at Rs. 5,26,90,130/- (Rupees Five Crore Twenty-Six Lakhs Ninety Thousand One Hundred Thirty Only) consisting of 52,69,013 (Fifty Two Lakhs Sixty- Nine Thousands Thirteen) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
During the reporting period, pursuant to the Initial Public Offer of Equity Shares by the Company, the Board of Directors, in their meeting held on May 08, 2024, has allotted total 14,00,000 Equity Shares Rs. 10/- each at price of Rs. 79/- per Equity Share (Including a share premium of ?69/- Per Equity Share) to the successful allottees, whose list have been finalized by the Company, the Registrar to the issue and merchant banker in consultation with National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
The Company has increased its paid up share capital as mentioned below during the period under review:
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Sr.
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No. of Shares
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No. of Shares
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No. of Shares
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Issue Type
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Date of Board
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No.
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Increase From
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Increase To
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Allotted
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Meeting
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1.
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38,69,013
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52,69,013
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14,00,000
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IPO
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08th May, 2024
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• CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 11th November, 2024 has given their approval for raising of funds through issue of Warrants to the person(s)/ entity(ies) belonging to “Promoter and Promoter Group Category” and “Non-Promoter Category” on Preferential Basis by issuing up to 60,93,600 (Sixty Lakhs Ninety-Three Thousand Six Hundred) Warrants convertible in one or more tranches to equity shares of Rs. 10.00/- each of the Company at a price of Rs. 164.00/- (including premium of Rs. 154.00/-) for each Warrant subject to necessary Shareholders' approvals, as applicable. Further, the Company has sought shareholders' approval for the same in their Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 05th December, 2024.
The Company has received in-principle approval from NSE vide its letter dated 10th March, 2025 for issue of 24,93,600 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each to be allotted pursuant to conversion of warrants issued on preferential basis. After receipt of In-principal approval from NSE, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 24th March, 2025 given their approval for allotment of 19,99,200 (Nineteen Lakhs Ninety-Nine Thousand and Two Hundred) Convertible Warrants (“Warrants”) at a price of Rs. 164.00/- (Rupees One Hundred and Sixty-Four Only) each (including a premium of Rs. 154.00/- {Rupees One Hundred and Fifty-Four Only} each) for cash consideration to the person(s) belonging to “Non-Promoter Category” on a preferential basis, entitling the Warrant Holders to exercise option to convert and get allotted one Equity share of face value of Rs. 10.00/- (Rupees Ten Only) each fully paid-up against each warrant within 18 (Eighteen) months from the date of allotment of warrants.
Further, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 28th March, 2025 has given their consent to raise funds upto Rs. 96.96 Crores (Rupees Ninety- Six Crores Ninety-Six Lakhs Only) through issue of Warrants to the person(s)/entity(ies) belonging to “Promoter and Promoter Group Category” and “Non-Promoter Category” on Preferential Basis by issuing up to 32,00,000 (Thirty-Two Lakhs) Warrants convertible in one or more tranches to equity shares of the Company having face value of Rs. 10.00/- each at a price of Rs. 303.00/- (including premium of Rs. 293.00/-) for each Warrant subject to necessary Shareholders' approvals, as applicable.
AFTER CLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
The shareholders at its Extraordinary General meeting held on 23rd April, 2025 has given their consent to create, issue, offer and allot 32,00,000 (Thirty-Two Lakhs) Convertible Warrants (“Warrants”) of Rs. 10.00/- each fully paid up in cash at a price of Rs. 303.00/- (Rupees Three Hundred and Three Only) (including premium of Rs. 293.00/- each {Rupees Two Hundred and Ninety-Three Only}) to the Proposed Allottees, who belong to the “Promoter and Promoter Group Category” and “Non-Promoter Category”, for consideration in cash, on a preferential issue basis entitling the Proposed Allottees / Warrant Holders to exercise option to convert and get allotted one Equity Share of face value of Rs. 10.00/- (Rupees Ten Only) each fully paid-up against each warrant, within 18 (Eighteen) months from the date of allotment of warrants.
The Company has applied to NSE for in-principle approval for listing of 32,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each to be issued pursuant to conversion of warrants on preferential basis. The NSE has, vide its letter dated, 27th May, 2025, granted it's In- Principal Approval to the Company.
7. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY: -
DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2025
During the year, there have been significant material changes and commitments that had an impact on the financial position of the Company. The following changes and commitments are worth noting:
i. FILING OF PROSPECTUS: The Company has filed Prospectus on 26th April, 2024 with Emerge Platform of National Stock Exchange Limited.
ii. LISTING ON EMERGE PLATFORM OF NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE (NSE): The Company's securities have been listed on the EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange (NSE), effective from 10th May, 2024. This listing provides an opportunity for increased visibility and liquidity for the Company's shares.
iii. ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES THROUGH IPO: The
Company has successfully issued and allotted
14,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each through IPO resulted in an increment of paid-up share capital from Rs. 3,86,90,130/- (Rupees Three Crore Eighty Six Lakhs Ninety Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Only) to Rs. 5,26,90,130/- (Rupees Five Crore Twenty Twenty Six Lakhs Nineny Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Only) during the year.
iv. INCREASE IN AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL: The
Company has increased the Authorised Share Capital pursuant to the shareholders approval in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 05th December,
2024 from Rs. 7,00,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Crores Only) to Rs. 12,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Crores Only).
v. ALLOTMENT OF CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS: The
Company has allotted 19,99,200 (Nineteen Lakhs Ninety-Nine Thousand and Two Hundred) Convertible Warrants at a price of Rs. 164.00/- (Rupees One Hundred and Sixty-Four Only) each (including a premium of Rs. 154.00/- {Rupees One Hundred and Fifty-Four Only} each) for cash consideration to the person(s) belonging to “Non-Promoter Category” on a preferential basis. On allotment of warrants the allottees were required to pay 25% of issue price per warrant and the balance amount i.e. 75% of issue price per warrant shall be paid at the time of allotment of equity shares pursuant exercise of option to convert the warrants into Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each. Accordingly, the Company has raised fund of Rs. 8,19,67,200/- (25% consideration).
vi. ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS: The
Company has received approval of Board of Directors in its meeting held on 28th March, 2025 subject to approval of shareholders to offer and issue
32.00. 000 (Thirty-Two Lakhs) Convertible Warrants of Rs. 10.00/- each fully paid up in cash, entitling the Proposed Allottees / Warrant Holders to exercise option to convert and get allotted one Equity Share of face value of Rs. 10.00/- (Rupees Ten Only) each fully paid-up against each warrant, within 18 (Eighteen) months from the date of allotment of warrants at a price of Rs. 303.00/- (Rupees Three Hundred and Three Only) (including premium of Rs. 293.00/- each {Rupees Two Hundred and Ninety-Three Only}) on preferential basis.
AFTER THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH,
2025 BUT, BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THIS BOARD REPORT
vii. ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS: subsequent to approval of Board of Directors in its meeting held on 28th March, 2025, the Company has sought approval of shareholders in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on 23rd April, 2025 to offer and issue
32.00. 000 (Thirty-Two Lakhs) Convertible Warrants of Rs. 10.00/- each at a price of Rs. 303.00/- (Rupees
Three Hundred and Three Only) (including premium of Rs. 293.00/- each {Rupees Two Hundred and Ninety- Three Only}) on preferential basis.
These material changes and commitments have had a significant impact on the financial position of the Company, enhancing its capital structure and providing opportunities for growth and development. The Directors are confident that these actions will contribute to the long-term success and prosperity of the Company.
8. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS: -
There is no change in the nature of the business of the company in the review period.
9. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY AND OTHER DETAILS: -
Pursuant to the Provisions of section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 the Company has duly constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) with composition of Independent Directors and Non¬ Executive Director. The policy of the Company on directors' appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, is available on our website, at www.sloneinfosystems.com.
10. particulars of contracts or arrangements
WITH RELATED PARTIES: -
With reference to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, all transactions entered by the Company during FY 2024-25 with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. During the year under review, the Company has not entered into any contract or arrangement or transaction with related parties as per section 188(1) of the Act, which could be considered a material transaction. The details of the related party transactions entered during the year are provided in the accompanying financial statements.
The details of such transactions are given in form AOC-2 Attached with this report as Annexure A, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
The Company has adopted a policy on materiality of related party transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions and the same is disclosed on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.sloneinfosystems.com .
11. AUDITORS: -
A. STATUTORY AUDITOR
Pursuant to provisions of section 139 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s Karia & Shah, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 112203W), were appointed as Statutory auditor of the Company for a period of Five Years from the conclusion of 1st Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 6th Annual General Meeting for the Financial Year 2027-2028, on such terms and conditions and at remuneration as mutually agreed.
B. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, M/s Shanu Mata and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (FCS: 12161, CP: 17999), is appointed as secretarial auditor of the Company for the term of 3 Years commencing from the Financial Year 2023-24 till the Financial Year 2025-26.
C. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, M/s Umesh P. Gosar and Associates, is appointed as an Internal Auditor of the Company, for the term of 3 Years commencing from the Financial Year 2023-24 till the Financial Year 2025-26.
12. EXPLANATION TO AUDITOR’S REMARK: - Statutory Auditors’ Report
The Auditors' Report for Financial Year 2024-25 does not contain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark. Hence, there is no explanation required for the same. The Report is enclosed with the Financial Statements in this Integrated Annual Report.
Secretarial Auditors’ Report
The Secretarial Auditors' Report is enclosed as Annexure-C to the Board's report, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. The report is self-explanatory and does not call for any further comments.
13. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES: -
During the year no company have become or ceased to be its subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies.
14. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: -
The Company has received necessary declaration from Mr. Rajesh Krishna Vyas (DIN: 00259086) and Mr. Krupesh Arvind Bhansali (DIN: 07613071) being Independent Directors of the Company under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, and they meet the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6), Code for independent directors of the Companies Act, 2013
15. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES: -
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
16. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS: -
The Company has in place proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the applicable secretarial standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
17. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: -
Since, the Company has listed its specified securities on the EMERGE Platform of NSE therefore by virtue of Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V are not applicable to the Company. Hence Corporate Governance does not form part of this Directors Report.
18. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT: -
Management Discussion and Analysis Report in pursuance of requirement of Para B of Schedule V SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is enclosed as Annexure -D and forms the part of this Annual Report.
19. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREGIN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO: -
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, required to be furnished pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are as under:
i. Part A and B of the Rules, pertaining to conservation of energy and technology absorption, are not applicable to the Company.
ii. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earned - Nil Foreign Exchange Used - Nil
20. REMUNERATION RATIO AND OTHER DETAILS OF DIRECTORS / KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP) / EMPLOYEES: -
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is enclosed as Annexure -E and forms the part of this Annual Report.
21. DISCLOSURES OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Company has constituted several committees with effect from 28th December, 2023, which have been established as part of best corporate governance practices and comply with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
Pursuant to the provision of Companies act, 2013 composition of different Committees are as follows:
i) AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee of Directors was constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”). The Composition of the Audit Committee is in conformity with the provisions of the said section.
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Name of the Director
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Status in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Rajesh
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Chairman
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Independent
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Krishna Vyas
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Director
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Krupesh
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Member
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Independent
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Arvind
Bhansali
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Director
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Mohit Rajesh
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Member
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Whole Time
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Khanna
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Director & CFO
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ii) STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
A Stakeholders Relationship Committee constituted in terms of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
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Name of the Director
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Status in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Krupesh Arvind
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Chairman
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Independent
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Bhansali
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Director
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Rajesh Srichand
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Member
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Chairman &
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Khanna
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Managing Director
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Mohit Rajesh
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Member
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Whole Time
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Khanna
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Director & CFO
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Also, during the year, the Company had not received any complaints from the Shareholders. There was no complaint pending as on 31st March, 2025.
iii) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors as constituted by the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Act, 2013.
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Name of the Director
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Status in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Rajesh Krishna
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Chairman
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Independent
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Vyas
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Director
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Krupesh Arvind
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Member
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Independent
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Bhansali
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Director
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Manisha Rajesh
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Member
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Non-
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Khanna
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Executive
Director
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iv) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE:
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as constituted by the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
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Name of the Members
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Status in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Rajesh Srichand
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Chairman
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Chairman &
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Khanna
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Managing
Director
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Rajesh Krishna
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Member
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Independent
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Vyas
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Director
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Mohit Rajesh
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Member
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Whole Time
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Khanna
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Director & CFO
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v) IPO COMMITTEE:
The IPO Committee has been constituted for the purpose of taking all necessary steps in relation to the Initial Public Offer of the Company. With the successful completion of the IPO and the Company's listing on the Emerge Platform of NSE, the primary objective of the IPO Committee has been achieved and therefore, the IPO Committee was dissolved on 05th September, 2024.
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Name of the Members
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Status in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Rajesh
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Chairman
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Chairman &
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Srichand
Khanna
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Managing Director
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Manisha
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Member
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Non-Executive
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Rajesh Khanna
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Director
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Mohit Rajesh
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Member
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Whole Time
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Khanna
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Director & CFO
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22. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND: -
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years shall be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”). During the year under review, there was no unpaid or unclaimed dividend in the “Unpaid Dividend Account” lying for a period of seven years from the date of transfer of such unpaid dividend to the said account. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund.
23. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: -
As per the Companies Act, 2013, all companies having net worth Rs. 500 crores or more, turnover of Rs. 1,000 crores or more or net profit of Rs.5 Crores or more during any financial year are required to spend at least 2% of average net profit of the Company's three immediately preceding financial year. Accordingly, the Company was required to spend Rs. 5,99,101.44/- towards CSR activities in financial year 2024-25. Expenditure related to Corporate Social Responsibility incurred as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule VII thereof is Rs. 6,00,000./-.
A report on CSR Activities as required under Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 is enclosed herewith as “Annexure B”. The Company has adopted Corporate Social Responsibility Policy in line
with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The CSR Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company www. sloneinfosystems.com.
24. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: -
The Financial statements of the company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP). The company has prepared these Financial Statements to comply in all material respect with the accounting standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Financial Statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention.
25. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY: -
Your Company does not have any Risk Management Policy as the element of risk threatening the Company's existence is very minimal.
26. COST RECORDS: -
Maintenance of cost records as specified by Central Government under sub section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable to the Company.
27. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: -
The Company has adopted policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. However, during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has constituted Internal Committee(s) (“ICs”) to redress and resolve any complaints arising under the POSH Act.
28. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS: -
In compliance with the Listing Regulations and Companies Act, 2013 the Company has framed and adopted a code of conduct and ethics (“the code”). The code is applicable to the members of the Board, the executive officers and all the employees of the Company.
All the members of the Board and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance to the code for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025 and a declaration to this effect signed by the Chairman and Managing Director forms part of this Report.
29. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Board is duly constituted according to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Directors on the Board have submitted notice of interest under Section 184(1), intimation under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
At the year ended March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors comprised of Two Executive Directors and Three Non-Executive Directors including one Woman Director. The Company has one Chief Financial Officer and a Company Secretary.
THE PRESENT DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL OF THE COMPANY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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S.
No.
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Name of Director
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DIN
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Designation
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Date of Original Appointment
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1.
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Rajesh Srichand Khanna [1]
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09843089
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Chairman & Managing Director
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29/12/2022
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2.
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Manisha Rajesh Khanna [2]
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09843090
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Non-Executive Director
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29/12/2022
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3.
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Mohit Rajesh Khanna [3]
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10037002
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Whole Time Director & CFO
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03/10/2023
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4.
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Rajesh Krishna Vyas [4]
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00259086
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Independent Director
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03/10/2023
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5.
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Krupesh Arvind Bhansali [5]
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07613071
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Independent Director
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23/11/2023
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6.
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Ankita Rai [6]
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CAQPR9838H
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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15/04/2025
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111 Mr. Rajesh Srichand Khanna was appointed as a Chairman and Managing Director of the company w.e.f. 18th December, 2023.
[2] Mrs. Manisha Rajesh Khanna was designated as a Non-Executive Director of the company w.e.f. 15thDecember, 2023.
[3] Mr. Mohit Rajesh Khanna was appointed as CFO and Additional Director of the Company w.e.f. 03rd October, 2023 and he was designated as a Whole Time Director of the company w.e.f. 18thDecember, 2023.
[4] Mr. Rajesh Krishna Vyas was regularized as an Independent Director of the company w.e.f. 30thOctober, 2023.
[5] Mr. Krupesh Arvind Bhansali was regularized as an Independent Director of the company w.e.f. 18th December, 2023.
[6] Ms. Ankita Rai was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the company w.e.f. 15th April, 2025.
THE DETAILS OF CHANGES IN THE DIRECTORS AND KMP ARE AS FOLLOWS:
» Retire by Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Association and Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Mohit Rajesh Khanna (DIN 10037002), Whole time Director and CFO of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. He, being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment as such and seeks re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends his appointment on the Board.
The relevant details, as required under Regulation 36 (3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and Secretarial Standards-II issued by ICSI, of the person seeking appointment / re-appointment as Directors are annexed to the Notice convening the 03rd Annual General Meeting.
» Appointment / Reappointment of Director/KMP:
During the year under review, there were no appointment/reappointment of Directors/KMP took place.
However, after closure of the FY 2024-25, the Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Ankita Rai as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 15th April, 2025 to fill the vacancy incurred due to resignation of Ms. Riya Jain form the post of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
» Change in Designation:
During the year under review, there were no Change in designation of Directors took place.
» Resignation of Director/KMP:
During the year under review, there were no resignation received from Directors/KMPs.
However, after closure of the FY 2024-25, Ms. Riya Jain, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer has resigned from her post w.e.f. 14th April, 2025.
30. BOARD EVALUATION: -
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down the criteria for performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors including independent 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.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 based on the predetermined templates designed as a tool to facilitate evaluation process, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Individual Directors including Independent Directors and its Committees on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc.
31. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN: -
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed a copy of the Annual Return as of March 31, 2025, on its website at www.sloneinfosystems.com .
32. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SECTION 143 (12) OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT: -
There were no frauds as reported by the Statutory Auditors under sub-section 12 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 along with Rules made there-under other than those which are reportable to the Central Government
33. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE: -
During the year under review there has been no any such significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.
34. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD: -
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Board of Directors duly met 9 times and the intervening gap between two meetings was within the period prescribed under Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 along with Rules made there under.
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S.No.
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Date of Meetings
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No of Directors Present
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1.
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19-04-2024
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05
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2.
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26-04-2024
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05
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3.
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08-05-2024
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05
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4.
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27-05-2024
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05
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5.
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05-09-2024
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04
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6.
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11-11-2024
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04
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7.
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14-02-2025
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05
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8.
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24-03-2025
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05
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9.
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28-03-2025
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05
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35. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: -
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3) (C) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that: -
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) the directors 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 as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(iii) the directors 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;
(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(v) 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.
(vi) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
36. PROCEEDINGS UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016: -
During the period under review, no application has been filed or any proceeding is pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
37. VIGIL MECHANISM: -
Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in Compliance with the provisions of Section 177 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy provides
for a framework and process whereby concerns can be raised by its employees against any kind of discrimination, harassment, victimization or any other unfair practice being adopted against them.
The policy is available on the website of the Company at www.sloneinfosystems.com
38. POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS: -
In terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has adopted all the required policies which are applicable to the Company and are available on the Company's website www.sloneinfosystems.com.
39. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM: -
The Company has robust and comprehensive Internal Financial Control system commensurate with the size scale and complexity of its operations. The system encompasses the major processes to ensure reliability of financial reporting, Compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, safeguarding of assets and economical and efficient use of resources.
The policies and procedures adopted by the company to ensures the orderly and efficient conduct of its business and adherence to the company's policies, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Internal Auditors and the Management continuously monitors the efficacy of Internal Financial Control system with the objective of providing to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, an effectiveness of the organization's risk management with regard to the Internal Financial Control system.
Audit Committee meets regularly to review reports submitted by the Internal Auditors. The Audit Committee also meet the Company's Statutory Auditors to ascertain their views on the financial statement, including the financial reporting system and compliance to accounting policies and procedures followed by the Company.
40. DETAILS OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT WITH THE BANKS: -
During the period under review, the Company has not made any one-time settlement with any Banks or Financial Institutions.
41. GENERAL: -
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
2. Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments.
3. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
4. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole Time Directors of the Company receive any commission.
5. Voluntary revision as per Section 131 of the Companies Act, 2013.
42. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: -
The Board wishes to place on record their appreciation for the sincere efforts of the Directors, employees and the co-operation extended by Bankers, Shareholders, Clients, Associates and Central and State Governments for their continuous support towards the conduct of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors, SLONE INFOSYSTEMS LIMITED (Formerly known as Slone Infosystems Private Limited)
Sd/- Sd/-
Rajesh Srichand Khanna Mohit Rajesh Khanna
Chairman and Managing Whole Time Director & CFO Director DIN- 10037002
DIN: 09843089
Date: 14/07/2025 Place: Mumbai
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