Your Directors take pleasure in presenting their 5th Annual Report on the Business and Operations of the Company and the Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 (period under review).
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY/ The summary of standalone and consolidated financial highlights for
PERFORMANCE OF THE the financial year ended March 31, 2025 and the previous financial
COMPANY: year ended March 31, 2024 is given below:
(Amount in lakhs except EPS)
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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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 revenue from operations (including other income)
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3780.55
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2078.21
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8,044.37
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2499.42
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Total expenses
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2375.38
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1287.13
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5,992.90
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1532.58
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Profit before interest, depreciation & Taxes
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1742.85
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902.51
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2614.23
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1081.70
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Depreciation & Amortization
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231.34
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87.55
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509.99
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94.10
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Profit before tax
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1,405.17
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791.08
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2,051.47
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966.84
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Income tax expenses
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290.13
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227.23
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425.55
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227.49
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Profit after tax
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1,115.04
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563.85
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1,625.92
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739.35
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EPS
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Basic g
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4.93
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2.74
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5.92
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3.60
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Diluted g
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4.51
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2.51
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5.42
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3.29
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Financial Performance
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The Company's performance during the year ended 31st March, 2025 as compared to the previous financial year, is summarized below:
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Standalone Financial Statements
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The Total Revenue of the Company stood at Rs. 3,780.55 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 as against Rs. 2078.21 Lakhs in the previous year. The Company has a Net Profit of Rs. 1,115.04 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the Net Profit of Rs. 563.85 Lakhs in the previous year.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Total Revenue of the Company stood at Rs. 8,044.37 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 as against Rs. 2,499.42 Lakhs in the previous year. The Company has a Net Profit of Rs. 1,625.92 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the Net Profit of Rs. 739.35 Lakhs in the previous year.
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2. DIVIDEND:
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The Company is in a growing stage and keeping in view of required funds to support its future growth, your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 with a view to conserve the resources for future.
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3. CHANGES IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
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There was no change in nature of Business during the year.
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4. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
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• Acquisitions During The Financial Year 2024-2025:
During the year under review, Veefin Solutions Limited undertook the following strategic acquisitions, either directly or through its subsidiaries, with the objective of expanding its technology capabilities, strengthening its product portfolio, enhancing geographic presence, and unlocking new revenue opportunities:
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Particulars
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Details
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Acquisition of 51.31% stake in Estorifi Solutions Limited (formerly known as Estorifi Solutions Private Limited)
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Veefin Solutions Limited acquired 51.31% stake consisting of 10,526 Equity shares of Rs. 58 each (including premium of Rs. 48) each in Estorifi Solutions Limited, a group Company. The acquisition was completed on 14th June, 2024. Estorifi Solutions Limited is a related party of the Company engaged in the business of development of Embedded finance solutions i.e. integrating our lending solutions into non-financial platforms and applications. Pursuant to this acquisition, Estorifi Solutions Limited became Subsidiary Company of Veefin Solutions Limited.
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Acquisition of 50.99% Stake in Infini Systems Limited (formerly known as Infini Systems Private Limited)
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Veefin Solutions Limited acquired 50.99% stake consisting of 50,763 Equity shares of Rs. 180.81 each in Infini Systems Limited, a group company, on August 12th, 2024. Infini Systems Limited is a related party of the Company engaged in the business of Fraud and Risk Solutions provide Banks and Financial Institutions (FI) with a suite of services, ranging from customer & vendor Digital Onboarding, Regulatory Compliant Know Your Customer (KYC) Management, Validating or Underwriting individuals or companies through Alternate Data sources and other such services. Pursuant to this acquisition, Infini Systems Limited became Subsidiary Company of Veefin Solutions Limited.
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Acquisition of 100% stake in Nityo Tech Private Limited through its subsidiary Infini Systems Limited (formerly known as Infini Systems Private Limited)
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Veefin Solutions Limited, through its subsidiary Infini Systems Limited acquired 100% stake consisting of 1,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 15,000 each of Nityo Tech Private Limited. The acquisition was completed on September 27th, 2024. The company is engaged in business of offering IT and IT related services. The objects of acquisition were to Increase in revenue by getting access to the large client database across multiple geographies and generate additional revenue and building synergies by combining the resources and expertise of both entities to create new opportunities for growth and innovation.
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Particulars
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Details
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Acquisition of 26% stake in Regime Tax Solutions Private Limited through its subsidiary Estorifi Solutions Limited (formerly known as Estorifi Solutions Private Limited)
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Veefin Solutions Limited, through its subsidiary Estorifi Solutions Limited, acquired 26% stake consisting of 91,116 Equity shares of INR 3,565.62 each of Regime Tax Solutions Private Limited. The acquisition was completed on September 30, 2024. Regime Tax Solutions Private Limited is engaged in business of technology solutions for AR / AP Automation and GST Input tax credit reconciliation. This strategic investment was undertaken with the objective of enhancing revenue streams and operational efficiency by integrating software offerings and consolidating client relationships across both entities.
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Acquisition of 26% stake in Epikindifi Software & Solutions Private Limited through its subsidiary Estorifi Solutions Limited (formerly known as Estorifi Solutions Private Limited)
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Veefin Solutions Limited, through its subsidiary Estorifi Solutions Limited, acquired 26% stake consisting of 3,88,926 DVR equity shares of Epikindifi Software & Solutions Private Limited. The acquisition was completed on February 14, 2025. Epikindifi provides software and IT-enabled services, including development, customization, and consulting for various sectors, and to deal in related hardware, electronics, and emerging technologies in India and abroad. The acquisition was aimed to add new revenue streams through digital retail lending across personal loans, green loans, BNPL schemes, credit cards, mortgage loans and SMEs loans in addition to its existing heft in working capital.
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• Incorporation of a new Subsidiary Company in the name of Veefin Capital Private Limited
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During the Financial Year 2024-2025, the Company incorporated a new Subsidiary Company "Veefin Capital Private Limited" on August 08, 2024 with an Authorised share Capital of Rs. 25,00,000/- (Twenty- five Lakhs only) divided into 2,50,000 equity shares of 510 each. The subsidiary was established as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) with the objective of structuring receivables of various corporates for financing through the PTC (Pass-Through Certificate) route. The Company applied to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for registration as an NBFC-Factors and received the in-principle approval on April 04, 2025, followed by the issuance of the Certificate of Registration (CoR) on June 09, 2025.
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• Shifting of registered office from one place to another within local limit
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During the Financial Year 2024-2025, the Company shifted its registered office within the local limits of the city. With effect from November 18, 2024, the registered office was relocated from: 601, 602 & 603, Neelkanth Corporate IT Park, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (West), Mumbai - 400086 to Global One, 2nd Floor, 252, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kurla (West), Mumbai - 400070. The shift was undertaken to accommodate the Company's growing operational needs and to enhance accessibility and infrastructure in line with business expansion.
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• Issuance and allotment of equity shares to the trust under the Veefin - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023
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During the financial year 2024-2025, a total of 14,00,347 equity shares were allotted to the Veefin Employee Welfare Trust under the Veefin Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023. These shares are held by the Trust and will be transferred to eligible employees upon the exercise of their stock options, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme.
The details of the allotments are as follows
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Date of Allotment
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Number of Equity Shares Allotted
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Face Value per Share (3)
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Issue Price per Share (3)
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Paid-upEquity Capital Post Allotment
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Decem¬ ber 24, 2024
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10,40,347
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10
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10
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2,36,13,407 equity shares amounting to 523,61,34,070
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January 21, 2025
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1,60,000
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10
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10
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2,37,73,407 equity shares amounting to 523,77,34,070
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February 25, 2025
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2,00,000
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10
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10
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2,39,73,407 equity shares amounting to 523,97,34,070
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5. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
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These issuances reflect the Company's ongoing commitment to employee ownership and long-term value creation through equity participation.
The provisions of Section 125(2) of Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid last year.
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6. CHANGE IN THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY:
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In the Financial Year 2024-2025 under review, the Company has not altered its Memorandum of Association
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7. STATEMENT OF DEVIATION AND VARIATION UNDER REGULATION 32 OF SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATION AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015.
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Pursuant to Regulation 32 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, it is hereby confirmed that the Company has not raised any funds through public issue, rights issue, preferential allotment or qualified institutions placement (QIP) during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Accordingly, there are no deviations or variations in the use of proceeds as there were no proceeds raised during the period under review. Hence, the requirement to submit a Statement of Deviation or Variation is not applicable.
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8. SHARE CAPITAL
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Authorised Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 is Rs. 25,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five crores only) divided into 2,50,00,000 (Two Crores Fifty Lakhs) Equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each.
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Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital:
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 is Rs. 23,97,34,070 (Rupees Twenty Three Crores Ninety Seven Lakhs Thirty Four Thousand Seventy Only) divided into 2,39,73,407 (Two Crores Thirty Nine Lakhs Seventy Three Thousand Four Hundred Seven) Equity Shares having face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
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The changes in the Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital are as detailed below:
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Sr.
No
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Capital (g)
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Date of change
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Reason for change
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| |
1
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22,57,30,600 (Rupees Twenty Two Crores Fifty Seven Lakhs Thir¬ ty Thousand Six Hundred Only) divided into 2,25,73,060 (Two Crores Twenty Five Lakhs Seven¬ ty Three Thousand Sixty) Equity Shares having face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
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As on 31.03.2024
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-
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2
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23,61,34,070 (Rupees Twenty Three Crores Sixty One Lakhs Thirty Four Thousand Seventy Only) divided into 2,36,13,407 (Two Crores Thirty Six Lakhs Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Seven) Equity shares having face value of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
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24.12.2024
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Pursuant to Allot¬ ment of 10,40,347 equity shares to the Veefin Employee Welfare Trust ('ESOP Trust') as per Veefin - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023 ('ESOP Scheme')
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3
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23,77,34,070 (Rupees Twen¬ ty Three Crores Seventy Sev¬ en Lakhs Thirty Four Thousand Seventy Only) divided into 2,37,73,407 (Two Crores Thirty Seven Lakhs Seventy Three Thou¬ sand Four Hundred Seven) Eq¬ uity shares having face value of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
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21.01.2025
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Pursuant to Allot¬ ment of 1,60,000 equity shares to the Veefin Employee Welfare Trust ('ESOP Trust') as per Veefin - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023 ('ESOP Scheme')
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4
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23,97,34,070 (Rupees Twenty Three Crores Ninety Seven Lakhs Thirty Four Thousand Seventy Only) divided into 2,39,73,407 (Two Crores Thirty Nine Lakhs Seventy Three Thousand Four Hundred Seven) Equity shares having face value of Rs.10/- (Ru¬ pees Ten Only) each
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Pursuant to Allot¬ ment of 2,00,000 equity shares to the Veefin Employee Welfare Trust ('ESOP Trust') as per Veefin - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023 ('ESOP Scheme')
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Dematerialization of shares:
The equity shares of the Company are held in dematerialized form and are tradable only in the dematerialized segment of the stock exchange, as per the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The shares are available in the depository systems of both National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
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The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) allotted to the Company's equity shares is INE0Q0M01015.
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As on March 31, 2025, the status of dematerialization of equity shares is as follows:
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Name of the Depository
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Position as on 31.03.2025
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% of total issued capital
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NSDL
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1,59,02,285
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66.33
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CDSL
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8,07,11,22
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33.67
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Physical
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0
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0.00
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Total No. of shares
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2,39,73,407
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100.00
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L TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
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In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors hereby state that no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve during the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The entire profit for the year has been retained in the Profit & Loss Account
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0. STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS OF HE COMPANY:
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Information on the operations and financial performance, among others for the period under review, is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is annexed to this Report and is in accordance with the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
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1. NON APPLICABILITY OF HE INDIAN ACCOUNTING TANDARDS:
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As per Provision to regulation Rule 4(1) of the companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 notified vide Notification No. G.S.R 111 (e) on 16th February, 2015, Companies whose shares are listed on SME exchange as referred to in Chapter XB of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2009, are exempted from the compulsory requirements of adoption of IND-AS w.e.f. 1st April, 2017.
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As your Company is listed on SME Platform of BSE Limited, is covered under the exempted category and is not required to comply with IND-AS for preparation of financial statements beginning with period on or after 1st April 2017.
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12. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION: Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP 2022 and ESOP 2023)
i. Implementation of ESOP The Company has implemented two employee stock option
Schemes schemes:
• 'Veefin - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2022' (ESOP 2022)
• 'Veefin - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023' (ESOP 2023)
These were introduced to attract, retain, incentivize, and motivate eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiary or holding companies.
ii. Shareholder Approvals • ESOP 2022 was approved by shareholders on 15th April, 2022
• Both ESOP 2022 and ESOP 2023 were ratified and approved on 15th May 2023.
iii. Compliance with SEBI SBEB • In accordance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and
Regulations Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations"), pre-
IPO schemes must be aligned with the regulatory framework and ratified to enable fresh grants.
• Accordingly, the ESOP 2022 and ESOP 2023 schemes were ratified at the AGM held on 29th September 2023 to ensure compliance and operational flexibility.
iv. Enhancement of Option • Initially, the Company increased the ESOP 2023 pool from 15,00,000
Pool under ESOP 2023 to 25,00,000 options, approved at the AGM on 29th September
2023.
• Further, to support long-term growth and talent acquisition, the Company increased the pool by another 3,00,000 options, taking the total to 28,00,000 options, which was approved at the AGM held on 27th September 2024.
• These options are convertible into an equivalent number of equity shares of face value f10 each upon exercise.
v. Trust Route for Scheme • The Company has adopted the trust route for ESOP 2023 through
Administration the creation of an irrevocable trust named 'Veefin Employee
Welfare Trust'.
• This structure facilitates smoother execution, quicker share transfers, and offers support to employees during option exercises.
• The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) oversees the implementation and governance of the scheme.
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vi. Details of Trustee
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Sr. No. Name Address Occupation Nationality
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1 KP Corporate IndiQube The ESOP Man- Indian Solutions Ltd Kode, 7th agement Floor, S.No. Consultant,
134, Hissa Corporate No. 1/38, CTS Trustee,
No. 2265 to Corporate 2273, Baner Compliance Pashan Link Services Road, Pune,
Maharashtra - 411045
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The Trustee has no relationship with the promoters, directors, or key managerial personnel of the Company.
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vii. Approval of Amended ESOP 2023 Scheme
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• The draft of the amended ESOP 2023 was approved by the NRC and Board at their meetings held on 26th August 2024.
• It was subsequently approved by shareholders at the AGM held on 27th September 2024.
• The amended scheme allows for acquisition of equity shares via primary issuance and benefits both existing and future eligible employees.
• The amendments are employee-centric and aligned with the Company's long-term strategic goals.
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viii. Loan to Trust
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• To facilitate subscription of shares under ESOP 2023, the Company may provide an interest-free loan to the Trust, not exceeding 5% of the aggregate paid-up capital and free reserves, in compliance with:
» Section 67(3)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 » Rule 16(1)(d) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014
» Relevant provisions under SEBI regulations
• The loan is repayable from proceeds received through sale/ transfer of shares, exercise price, or any other income, and aligns with the tenure of ESOP 2023.
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ix. Equity Shares Allotted to the Trust during FY 2024-25
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Number of Shares
Sr No
Allotted
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Price per Share(g)
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Date of Allotment
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1 10,40,347
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10
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24/12/2024
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2 1,60,000
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10
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21/01/2025
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3 2,00,000
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10
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25/02/2025
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x. Regulatory Disclosures 1
1
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n compliance with Regulation 14 of SEBI SBEB Regulations, a detailed statement on the Company's ESOPs as of 31st March 2025 is available at https://www.veefin.com
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13. DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP) & SENIOR MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (SMP):
a. Composition & Constitution The Board of Directors of the Company comprises of the following of Board of Directors: Directors:
Chairman and
1 Mr. Raja Debnath 07658567
Managing Director Whole time Director &
2 Mr. Gautam Vijay Udani 03081749
Chief Operating Officer
3 Mr. Ajay Rajendran 03565312 Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive
4 Ms. Deepti Sharma 10042713
r Independent Director
Mr. Afzal Mohammed
5 02920914 Non-Executive Director
Modak
Non-Executive
6 Mr. Gourav Saraf* 08204851
Independent Director
Mr. Bhavesh Shamji Non-Executive
7 08216993
Chheda* Independent Director
Mr. Matthew Simon
8 10726531 Non-Executive Director
Gamser**
Non-Executive
9 Mr. Anand Malpani# 01729892
r Independent Director
* Mr. Gourav Saraf (DIN:08204851) and Mr. Bhavesh Shamji Chheda (DIN: 08216993) were appointed as an Additional (Non- Executive) Independent Directors by the Board of the Directors at their meeting held on 26th August, 2024 and his appointment was regularized as a Non-Executive Independent Director in the Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2024.
** Mr. Matthew Simon Gamser (DIN:10726531) was appointed as an Additional (Non- Executive) Director by the Board of the Directors at their meeting held on 26th August, 2024 and his appointment was regularized as a Non-Executive Director in the Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2024.
# Mr. Anand Malpani resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 26th August, 2024.
b.Composition & Constitution The Key Managerial Personnel of the Company comprises of Key Managerial Personnel: of the following:
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Sr. No. Name
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Designation
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1 Ms. Payal Mehul Maisheri
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Chief Financial Officer
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2 Ms. Urja Harsh Thakkar
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Company Secretary and Com¬ pliance Officer
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c. Composition & Constitution The Senior Management of the Company comprises of following: of Senior Managerial:
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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1
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Mr. Sagar Ramesh Mahajan
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Chief Delivery Officer
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2
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Mr. Minesh Chopra
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Engineering Head
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3
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Mr. Chintan Lad
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Product Head
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4
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Mr. Jigar Shah
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Chief Product Officer
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5
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Ms. Binny Shah
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Product Head
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6
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Mr. Ketan Zaveri
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Chief Technology Officer
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7
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Mr. Parag Ekbote
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CBO - Veefin Group
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8
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Mr. Shantanu Bairagi
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CEO-Veefin Capital
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9
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Mr. Yusuf Rangwala
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Head Cash and Trade Product
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10
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Mr. Jenish Shah
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Chief Quality Officer
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11
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Mr. Gitesh Karnik
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Chief Human Resource Officer
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12
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Mr. Parin Thaker
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Group Head- Admin, Travel & IT
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13
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Mr. Tejas Sampat
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Vice President- Finance
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d. Retirement by Rotation of Independent directors hold office for a fixed term not exceeding five
the Directors: years from the date of their appointment and are not liable to retire
by rotation.
The Act mandates that at least two-third of the total number of directors (excluding independent directors) shall be liable to retire by rotation.
In terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Raja Deb- nath (DIN No. 07658567), Managing Director, who retires by rotation in terms of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the 5th Annual General Meeting of the company scheduled to be held on Friday, 26th Sep¬ tember, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
e. Disclosures By Directors: The Board of Directors has submitted notice of interest in Form MBP
1 under Section 184(1) as well as information by directors in Form DIR 8 under Section 164(2) and declarations as to compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
f. Disqualifications Of During the financial year 2024-2025 under review the Company
Directors: has received Form DIR-8 from all Directors as required under the
provisions of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 that none of the Directors of your Company is disqualified. The Certificate for Non Disqualification of Directors certificate as received from the Secretarial Auditor of the company forms part of this Annual Report as "(Annexure-V)" to the Directors Report.
14. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
a. Independent Director: Mr. Anand Malpani resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director
of the Company with effect from 26th August, 2024. Mr. Bhavesh Chheda & Mr. Gourav Saraf were appointed as Additional Non¬ Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company effective August 26, 2024, for a term of five years. Their appointment was regularized as a Non-Executive Independent Director in the Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2024.
b. Declaration by Independent The Company has, inter-alia, received the following declarations
Directors from all the Independent Directors confirming that:
• They meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Act, read with the Rules made thereunder, and the Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company
• They have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act; and
• They have registered themselves with the Independent Director's Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
The Board has taken on record the declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same. In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold high standards of integrity required to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence.
c. Annual Evaluation by Board Annual Evaluation by the Board in compliance with the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 read with Schedule II of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, the Board has conducted its annual performance evaluation. This evaluation examined the Board's performance, individual Directors and Committees.
A structured questionnaire was formulated, taking into account inputs from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee members. The questionnaire covered various aspects of the Board's functioning, including composition, communication and governance effectiveness.
Individual Directors, including the Chairman, underwent evaluation based on parameters such as meeting attendance, understanding of roles and contribution to discussions. The Independent Directors were assessed by the entire Board, while the Chairman and Non¬ Executive Directors were evaluated by the Independent Directors. Overall, the Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors appointed during the year possess requisite integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency.
d. Familiarisation Programme The Company through its Executive Directors / Senior Managerial
for Independent Directors: Personnel conduct programs / presentations periodically to
familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations and functions of the Company. Such programs / presentations will provide an opportunity to the Independent Directors to interact with the senior leadership team of the Company and help them to understand the Company's strategy, business model, operations, service and product offerings, markets, organization structure, finance, human resources, technology, quality, facilities and risk management and such other areas as may arise from time to time. The programs / presentations shall also familiarize the Independent Directors with their roles, rights and responsibilities.
The familiarisation programme for Independent Directors has been put up on the website of the Company http://www.veefin.com.
e. Meetings During the year under review, the Independent Directors met for
01(one) time. The details of Board Meeting held and participation of Directors thereat is enumerated as below:
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Sr.
No.
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Date of meeting
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Total No. of Independent Directors on the Date of Meeting
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No. of
Independent Direc¬ tors attended
|
% of Atten¬ dance
|
|
1
|
24.12.2024
|
01
|
03
|
100.00
|
15. MEETINGS During the year Ten (10) Board Meetings were convened and held,
the intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the details of Board Meeting held and participation of Directors thereat is enumerated as below:
The details of Board Meetings held from April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025 and attendance of each Director thereat is as follows:
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Sr.
no
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Name of the Board Member
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No. of Meet¬ ings entitled to attend
|
No. of
Meetings
attended
|
% of
Attendance
|
|
1
|
Raja Debnath
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
|
2
|
Gautam Vijay Udani
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
|
3
|
Ajay Rajendran
|
10
|
02
|
20
|
|
4
|
Deepti Sharma
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
|
5
|
Anand Malpani#
|
04
|
04
|
100
|
|
6
|
Gourav Saraf*
|
06
|
06
|
100
|
|
7
|
Bhavesh Shamji Chheda*
|
06
|
06
|
100
|
|
8
|
Afzal Modak
|
10
|
03
|
30
|
|
9
|
Matthew Simon Gamser*
|
06
|
01
|
16.67
|
# Mr. Anand Malpani resigned with effect from 26th August, 2024.
* Mr. Gourav Saraf (DIN:08204851), Mr. Bhavesh Shamji Chheda (DIN: 08216993) and Mr. Matthew Simon Gamser (DIN:10726531) were appointed in the Board meeting held on 26th August, 2024.
|
Sr.
no
|
Date of meeting
|
Total No. of Directors on the Date of Meeting
|
No. of
Directors
attended
|
% of
Attendance
|
|
1
|
29.04.2024
|
06
|
04
|
66.66
|
|
2
|
25.05.2024
|
06
|
05
|
83.33
|
|
3
|
04.07.2024
|
06
|
04
|
66.66
|
|
4
|
26.08.2024
|
06
|
05
|
83.33
|
|
5
|
28.10.2024
|
08
|
06
|
75.00
|
|
6
|
18.11.2024
|
08
|
05
|
62.50
|
|
7
|
24.12.2024
|
08
|
05
|
62.50
|
|
8
|
21.01.2025
|
08
|
05
|
62.50
|
|
9
|
25.02.2025
|
08
|
08
|
100
|
|
10
|
12.03.2025
|
08
|
05
|
62.50
|
The Board as on date has four Committees of Board of Directors consisting of the following members:
i Audit Committee:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 read with Part C of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has constituted an Audit Committee to assist the Board in its oversight responsibilities related to financial reporting, risk management, internal controls, and audit functions.
Composition of the Committee (as on date):
• Mr. Gourav Saraf - Chairman,
Non-Executive Independent Director
• Ms. Deepti Sharma - Member,
Non - Executive Independent Director
• Mr. Raja Debnath - Member,
Managing Director
The Committee was reconstituted in its meeting held on October 28, 2024, following the resignation of Mr. Anand Malpani and appointment of Mr. Gourav Saraf as Chairman.
The Committee is governed by a terms of reference, which is in line with the regulatory re¬ quirements mandated by the SEBI Listing Regulations and Companies Act, 2013. Some of the important functions per¬ formed by the Committee are:
1. Oversight of the Compa¬ ny's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the finan¬ cial statements are correct, sufficient and credible;
2. Recommendation for ap¬ pointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of our Compa¬ ny;
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutory auditors;
4. Reviewing, with the man¬ agement, the annual finan¬ cial statements and audi¬ tor's report thereon before submission to our Board for approval, with particular reference to:
a. Matters required to be in¬ cluded in the Director's Re¬ sponsibility Statement, to be included in our Board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section 3 of section 134 of the Companies Act;
b. Changes, if any, in account¬ ing policies and practices and reasons for the same;
c. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management;
d. Significant adjustments made in the financial state¬ ments arising out of audit findings;
e. Compliance with listing and other legal require¬ ments relating to financial statements;
f. Disclosure of any related party transactions; and
g. modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report.
5. Reviewing, with the man¬ agement, the quarterly fi¬ nancial statements before submission to our Board for approval;
6. Reviewing, with the man¬ agement, the statement of uses / application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes oth¬ er than those stated in the offer document / prospec¬ tus / notice and the report submitted by the monitor¬ ing agency monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public issue or rights is¬ sue or preferential issue or qualified institutions place¬ ment, and making appro¬ priate recommendations to our Board to take up steps in this matter,
7. Reviewing and monitoring the auditor's independence and performance, and ef¬ fectiveness of audit pro¬ cess;
8. Approval of any subse¬ quent modification of transactions of our Com¬ pany with related parties;
9. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of our Company, wherever it is necessary;
11. Evaluation of internal finan¬ cial controls and risk man¬ agement systems;
12. Reviewing, with the man¬ agement, performance of statutory and internal au¬ ditors, adequacy of the in¬ ternal control systems
13. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the internal audit depart¬ ment, staffing and senior¬ ity of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit;
14. Discussion with internal auditors of any signifi¬ cant findings and follow up thereon;
15. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters where there is sus¬ pected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal con¬ trol systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to our Board;
16. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the na¬ ture and scope of audit as well as post- audit discus¬ sion to ascertain any area of concern;
17. Looking into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to deposi¬ tors, debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors;
18. Reviewing the functioning of the whistle blower mech¬ anism;
19. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole-time fi¬ nance Director or any other person heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assess¬ ing the qualifications, ex¬ perience and background, etc. of the candidate;
20. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the Audit Committee.
21. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advanc¬ es from/investment by the holding company in the subsidiary exceeding ru¬ pees 100 crore or 10% of the asset size of the subsidiary, whichever is lower includ¬ ing existing loans / advanc¬ es / investments existing as on the date of coming into force of this provision.
22. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes in¬ volving merger, demerger, amalgamation etc., on the listed entity and its share¬ holders.
23. Carrying out any other function as may be men¬ tioned in the terms of refer¬ ence of the Audit Commit¬ tee.
All the Members on the Audit Committee have the requisite qualification for appointment on the Committee and possess sound knowledge of finance, accounting practices and in¬ ternal controls.
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Com¬ mittee.
ii. Nomination & Remunation Committee
In accordance with the pro¬ visions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Reg¬ ulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Re¬ quirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuner¬ ation Committee (NRC) Com¬ position of the Committee (as on date):
• Ms. Deepti Sharma - Chairperson, Non-Execu¬ tive Independent Director
• Mr. Gourav Saraf - Mem¬ ber, Non-Executive Inde¬ pendent Director
• Mr. Ajay Rajendran - Mem¬ ber, Non - Executive Direc¬ tor
The Committee was reconsti¬ tuted at the meeting held on October 22, 2024, following the resignation of Mr. Anand Mal- pani and appointment of Mr. Gourav Saraf as a Member
The Board has in accordance with the aforementioned pro¬ visions, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for de¬ termining qualifications, pos¬ itive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating to remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
The terms of reference of the
Committee inter alia, include
the following
1. Formulation of the criteria for determining qualifica¬ tions, positive attributes and independence of a Di¬ rector and recommend to our Board a policy relating to the remuneration of the Directors, key managerial personnel and other em¬ ployees;
2. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination and Remu¬ neration Committee shall evaluate of skills, knowl¬ edge and experience on the Board and on the basis of such evaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities required of an independent director. The person recommended to the Board for appoint¬ ment as an independent director shall have the ca¬ pabilities identified in such description. For the pur¬ pose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may:
a. use the services of an ex¬ ternal agencies, if required;
b. consider candidates from a wide range of back¬ grounds, having due re¬ gard to diversity; and
c. consider the time commit¬ ments of the candidates
3. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of independent Directors and our Board;
4. Devising a policy on Board diversity;
5. Identifying persons who are qualified to become Direc¬ tors and who may be ap¬ pointed in senior manage¬ ment in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to our Board their appointment and re¬ moval;
6. Whether to extend or con¬ tinue the term of appoint¬ ment of the independent director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors.
7. Recommend to the board, all remuneration, in what¬ ever form, payable to se¬ nior management.
iii. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(5) of the Compa¬ nies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Com¬ pany has constituted a Stake¬ holders' Relationship Commit¬ tee to specifically look into and resolve the grievances of secu¬ rity holders of the Company.
Composition of the Committee (as on date):
• Mr. Gourav Saraf - Chair¬ man (Non-Executive Inde¬ pendent Director)
• Mr. Raja Debnath - Member (Managing Director)
• Mr. Gautam Vijay Udani - Member (Whole-time Di¬ rector)
The Committee was reconsti¬ tuted in the meeting held on March 13, 2024, following the resignation of Mr. Anand Mal- pani. Mr. Gourav Saraf was ap¬ pointed as the Chairman of the Committee.
The terms of reference of the
Committee are:
1. Resolving the grievanc¬ es of the security holders of the listed entity includ¬ ing complaints related to transfer/transmission of shares, non-receipt of an¬ nual report, non-receipt of declared dividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc.
2. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of vot¬ ing rights by shareholders.
3. Review of adherence to the service standards ad¬ opted by the listed entity in respect of various ser¬ vices being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
4. Review of the various mea¬ sures and initiatives tak¬ en by the listed entity for reducing the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/annual reports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the company.
5. Resolving grievances of debenture holders related to creation of charge, pay¬ ment of interest/principal, maintenance of security cover and any other cove¬ nants.
Status of Investor Complaints (as on date):
• Number of complaints re¬ ceived during the year: Nil
• Number of complaints re¬ solved: Not applicable
• Number of complaints pending as on date: Nil
All investor grievances are be¬ ing monitored and resolved via the SEBI SCORES platform and the Company's RTA.
iv. Internal Complaint In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of
Committee Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 ("POSH Act") and the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to consider and redress complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.,
Composition of the Committee:
The ICC has been duly constituted as per the requirements of the POSH Act and comprises the following members:
• Ms. Payal Maisheri - Chairperson
• Mr. Gautam Udani - Member
• Ms. Urja Thakkar - Member
• Ms. Pritha Dubey - External Member
In accordance with Section 134(3)(q) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(5)(xi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company confirms that it has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of ICC under the POSH Act. The objectives of the Internal Complaint Committee to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace are as follows:
1. To implement a zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment of women at the workplace in accordance with the POSH Act.
2. To ensure a safe and secure working environment for women employees, free from gender-based discrimination and harassment.
3. To receive and address complaints of sexual harassment in a timely and confidential manner.
4. To create awareness and conduct regular sensitisation programs for employees on prevention of sexual harassment.
5. To ensure procedural fairness, due process, and provide adequate support to complainants during inquiry proceedings.
6. To recommend appropriate disciplinary actions based on findings of inquiries and support the implementation of remedial measures.
7. To maintain records of complaints, inquiries conducted, and action taken, and submit annual reports to the District Officer as required under the POSH Act.
17. BOARD EVALUATION: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies
Act, 2013, Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, and Regulations 17(10), 19(4), and Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has formulated and implemented a formal Evaluation Policy for assessing the performance of the Board as a whole, its Committees, and individual Directors including Executive and Independent Directors.
The evaluation process is conducted annually and is aimed at improving the overall effectiveness of the Board's functioning. As part of the process, feedback was obtained from all Directors through a structured questionnaire, covering various aspects.
In accordance with the framework, the performance of Non¬ Independent Directors, the Chairperson, and the Board as a whole was evaluated by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting, as prescribed under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, the performance evaluation of the respective Board Committees, as well as that of Independent and Non-Independent Directors, was carried out by the Board, excluding the Director being evaluated, thereby ensuring objectivity and transparency in the process. The outcome of the evaluation reflected a high level of satisfaction among the Directors and highlighted the Board's strong commitment to governance and strategic oversight.
18. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
ANALYSIS REPORT (MDA): review as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is presented in a separate section which forms part of the Annual Report.
19. ANNUAL RETURN: In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of
the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company shall be available on the website of the Company https://www.veefin.com/
20. VARIOUS POLICIES OF THE The Company has formulated and implemented various policies
COMPANY: pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015 which is available on the Company's website https://www. veefin.com/corporate-policies.php
The policies are reviewed periodically by the Board and updated based on need and requirements:
POSH Policy This policy has been framed in accordance with the provisions of "The
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013" and rules framed thereunder (hereinafter "the Act") and provides protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and matters related to it.
Nomination and This Policy has been framed for the Appointment and Remuneration
Remuneration Policy of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
Personnel and provides a framework based on which human resources management aligns their recruitment plans for strategic growth of the Company.
Criteria or Policy for making This policy outlines the framework for making payments to
payments to NED Non-Executive Directors, including criteria for determining their
remuneration based on their roles and responsibilities. It ensures transparency and alignment with applicable regulatory provisions.
Policy on Materiality of related The policy provides a framework for identifying and determining the
party transaction materiality of related party transactions and ensures proper review,
approval, and disclosure in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preservation of Documents This policy has a strategic objective of ensuring that significant
and Archival Policy documents as specified in this policy are safeguarded and preserved
to ensure longevity of such documents.
Policy for determination of This policy applies for determining and disclosing material events
Materiality of Events taking place in the Company.
Code of Conduct for BOD & The Code of Conduct for the Board of Directors and Senior
SMP Management Personnel lays down the principles for ethical
governance and responsible leadership.
Terms and Condition for The policy provides framework that regulates the appointment,
Appointment of Independent re-appointment of Independent directors and defines their roles,
Director responsibilities and powers.
Policy On Identification of The policy lays down the criteria for identifying group companies
Group Companies, Material and material creditors based on defined thresholds. It ensures
Creditors transparency and consistency in disclosures as required under
applicable regulatory frameworks.
Vigil Mechanism and Whistle This policy establishes a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Blower Policy Mechanism) that provides a channel to the employees and Directors
of the Company to report to the Management instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct. The vigil mechanism is required to provide adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanisms.
Code of Practices and The code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of
Procedures for UPSI Unpublished Price Sensitive Information without advantage to any
particular person(s).
Code of Conduct for The code outlines the principles and procedures to prevent insider
Prohibition of Insider Trading trading by regulating the communication and trading of unpublished
price sensitive information, in accordance with SEBI (PIT) Regulations.
Corporate Social The policy outlines the Company's approach towards undertaking
Responsibility Policy Corporate Social Responsibility activities, focusing on sustainable
development and social welfare in line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Risk management Policy The policy provides a framework for identifying, assessing, and
managing risks that may impact the Company's business objectives, ensuring a structured and consistent approach to risk mitigation.
21. AUDITORS
i. Statutory Auditors: At the Third Annual General Meeting held on September 29, 2023,
the members approved the appointment of M/s. A D V & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 128045W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company. Their appointment is for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from the conclusion of the Third AGM and continuing until the conclusion of the Eighth AGM, scheduled to be held in the year 2028. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended, the Company is not required to seek shareholders' approval every year for the continuation of the statutory auditors during their approved term. The Auditor's Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, contains no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks. The report is clean and unmodified.
The Notes to the Financial Statements are self-explanatory and do not require any additional comments or clarifications from the Board.
ii. Secretarial Auditor: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on September 01, 2025, based on recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s Maharshi Ganatra and Associates, a firm of the Company Secretaries in Practice (C.P. No 14520) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029- 30, subject to approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 is appended to this Report in Form MR-3. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remark.
The Secretarial Audit Report (MR-3) forms part of this Annual Report as "(Annexure-I)" to the Directors Report.
The Company does have material subsidiaries, however, the provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations pertaining to secretarial audit is not applicable with respect to the subsidiaries of the Company.
iii. Cost Audit & Maintenance The Cost Audit as specified by the Central Government under sub-
of Cost Records: section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, is not required
and accordingly no such cost accounts and records are made and maintained by the Company.
iv. Internal Auditor: During the year under review, M/s. Mittal & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, were appointed as the Internal Auditors of the Company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act.
22. MAINTENANCE OF COST The maintenance of cost accounts and records as prescribed under
RECORDS: Section 148(l) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the
Company.
23. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE The Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its business
BLOWER: activities and has established a vigil mechanism for its Directors,
Employees and Stakeholders associated with the Company to report their genuine concerns. The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules prescribed thereunder and the SEBI Listing Regulations is implemented through the Whistle Blower Policy, to provide for adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
The Vigil Mechanism policy is displayed on the website of the company, viz https://www.veefin.com/corporate-policies.php
24. RISK MANAGEMENT: The company has incorporated elements of Risk into its operations,
with mitigation and reduction efforts guided by the implementation of ISO Certification. The Risk Management Policy plays a crucial role in overseeing the entire risk management process, encompassing operational, financial, strategic, and regulatory risks. Managing risk is integral to the company's strategy. The company has already implemented a Risk Management Policy, and the Board of Directors has developed a comprehensive risk management framework. This framework is designed to assess risks and determine appropriate responses to minimize their adverse impact on the organization.
25. INTERNAL FINANCIAL The Company has put in place an adequate system of internal
CONTROLS: financial control commensurate with its size and nature of its
business and continuously focuses on strengthening its internal control processes. These systems provide a reasonable assurance in respect of providing financial and operational information, complying with applicable statutes, safeguarding of assets of the Company and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. The internal financial control of the company is adequate to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, timely preparation of reliable financial information, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, safeguarding of the assets, and that the business is conducted in an orderly and efficient manner.
Audit Committee periodically reviews the adequacy of Internal Financial controls. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses were observed. The system also ensures that all transactions are appropriately authorized, recorded and reported.
26. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/
JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE
COMPANIES:
• Associates: During the year under review, the Company does not have any associate Companies.
• Subsidiaries: During the year under review, the Company has 8 Subsidiary Companies
i. Veefin Solutions Limited - Dhaka, Bangladesh
ii. Veefin Solutions FZCO - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
iii. FinFuze Software Private Limited
iv. GlobeTF Solutions Private Limited
v. IDVee Digital Labs Private Limited
vi. Estorifi Solutions Limited1
vii. Veefin Capital Private Limited2
viii. Infini Systems Limited3
1Estorifi Solutions Limited became subsidiary Company of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. June 14, 2024 and was classified as a Material Subsidiary w.e.f April 1, 2025
2Veefin Capital Private Limited has been Incorporated as a Subsidiary Company of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. August 8, 2024
3. Infini Systems Limited became subsidiary Company of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. August 12, 2024 and was classified as a Material Subsidiary w.e.f April 1, 2025.
• Step - down Subsidiaries
During the year under review, the Company has 5 Step - down Subsidiary Companies.
i. Chain Fintech Solutions Limited
ii. Nityo Tech Private Limited1
iii. Regime Tax Solutions Private Limited2
iv. Epikindifi Software & Solutions Private Limited3
v. White Rivers Media Solutions Private Limited4
1Nityo Tech Private Limited became step-down subsidiary of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. September 27, 2024 and was classified as a Material Subsidiary w.e.f April 1, 2025.
2Regime Tax Solutions Private Limited became step-down subsidiary of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. September 30, 2024
3Epikindifi Software & Solutions Private Limited became step- down subsidiary of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. February 14, 2025 and was classified as a Material Subsidiary w.e.f April 1, 2025.
4 White Rivers Media Solutions Private Limited became step- down subsidiary of Veefin Solutions Limited w.e.f. July 02, 2025.
During the year under review, no company ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company.
The details of Subsidiary Company are attached as Annexure II in AOC-1.
• Joint Ventures:
During the year under review, the Company does not have any associate Companies.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH The Company is compliant with the applicable Secretarial Standards
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS: (SS) viz. SS-1 & SS-2 on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General
Meetings, respectively.
28. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, i. Conservation of Energy TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
a. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy - The
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Operations of the Company are not energy intensive. However, EARNINGS AND OU : adequate measures have been initiated for conservation of
energy.
b. The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate source of energy - Company shall consider on adoption of alternate source of energy as and when necessities.
c. The Capital Investment on energy conversation equipment - No Capital Investment yet.
ii. Technology Absorption
a. The efforts made towards technology absorption - Minimum technology required for Business is absorbed.
b. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution - Not Applicable.
c. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) - Not Applicable.
1. the details of technology imported;
2. the year of import;
3. whether the technology been fully absorbed;
4. if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof
iii. The expenditure incurred on Research and Development -
Not Applicable.
iv. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:
|
Particulars
|
2024-2025
|
2023-2024
|
|
Foreign Exchange Outgo
|
S400.66 Lakhs
|
S494.87 Lakhs
|
|
Foreign Exchange Earning
|
^1,437.45 Lakhs
|
S878.08 Lakhs
|
29. PARTICULARS OF Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
GUARANTEES: notes to the Financial Statements
30. PARTICULARS All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company
OF CONTRACTS OR during the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary
ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED course of business and on an arm's length basis. The details of
PARTIES: contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which are
material in nature in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions and Section 134(3) of the Companies Act is appended in Form AOC-2 which forms a part of this Annual Report as Annexure III.
31. DEPOSITS: The Company has not invited /accepted any deposits from the
public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
32. SIGNIFICANT AND There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators
MATERIAL ORDERS: or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and
Company's operations in future.
33. DETAILS OF MATERIAL There have been material changes and commitments affecting the
CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS financial position of the Company that have occurred between the
AFFECTING FINANCIAL end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and
POSITION BETWEEN THE END OF the date of this report. These are as follows:
THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE i Acquisition of 26.55% stake in White Rivers Media Solutions Private
DATE OF REPORT. Limited through its subsidiary Infini Systems Limited (formerly
known as Infini Systems Private Limited)
Between the end of the financial year 2024-2025 and the date of report Veefin Solutions Limited, through its subsidiary Infini Systems Limited, acquired 26.55% stake consisting of 3,932 Equity shares along with majority Board control of White Rivers Media Solutions Private Limited. The acquisition was completed on July 02, 2025. This strategic investment was undertaken with the objective of enhancing revenue streams and operational efficiency by integrating software offerings and consolidating client relationships across both entities.
ii. In accordance with the Company's Policy on determining material subsidiaries, the following entities were identified as material subsidiaries subsequent to the close of the financial year ended March 31, 2025, based on their turnover or net worth as on March 31, 2025, exceeding 10% of the consolidated turnover or net worth of the Company for the immediately preceding financial year:
• Infini Systems Limited
• Estorifi Solutions Limited
• Epikindifi Software & Solutions Private Limited
• Nityo Tech Private Limited
34. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL The Company maintains a zero-tolerance stance towards sexual
HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT harassment in the workplace. In line with the provisions of the Sexual
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) Redressal) Act, 2013 and the associated rules, we have implemented
ACT 2013: a comprehensive policy to prevent, prohibit, and address incidents of
, : sexual harassment. This policy is publicly available on the Company's
website at https://www.veefin.com/corporate-policies.php
The Company has duly constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder. The ICC is responsible for addressing complaints of sexual harassment in a timely, fair, and confidential manner, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for all employees.
Details of Complaints Handled During the Financial Year:
|
Sr. No. Particulars
|
Number
|
|
1 Number of complaints of sexual harassment . received during the year
|
0
|
|
2 Number of complaints disposed of during the . year
|
0
|
|
3 Number of cases pending for more than . ninety days
|
0
|
The Company was not in receipt of any complaint of sexual harassment during the year.
35. THE INFORMATION The information required under section 197(12) of the Act read
PURSUANT TO SECTION with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
197(12) OF THE ACT READ Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure IV which
WITH RULE 5(1) OF THE forms a part of this report. The remuneration is also disclosed in the
COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT annual return of the Company which is available on www.veefin.com
AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL)
RULES, 2014, RELATING TO MEDIAN EMPLOYEE'S REMUNERATION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW IS AS BELOW:
36. CORPORATE SOCIAL The Company's CSR initiatives and activities are aligned to the
RESPONSIBILITY requirements of Section 135 of the Act. A brief outline of the CSR
policy and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year under review are set out in Annexure VI of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. This Policy is available on the Company's website at www.veefin.com.
37. DETAILS OF APPLICATIONS No application is made during the Financial Year 2024-2025 by or
MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING against the Company and there are no proceedings pending under
PENDING UNDER THE the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016:
38. HUMAN RESOURCES: At our company, we place paramount importance on our people,
recognizing them as our most valuable strategic assets. We are deeply committed to comprehensive talent management, fostering a culture of continuous growth, and implementing effective performance management practices to empower our teams and drive long-term organizational success. Our company has built a dynamic and responsive organizational framework designed to drive clear and measurable business outcomes. We prioritize consistent communication and ongoing engagement to keep all team members aligned with shared goals and informed about shifts in our strategic direction. At the heart of our approach is a strong, values-driven culture rooted in trust, accountability, and mutual respect, ensuring every employee understands and embraces the principles that shape our decisions and actions. Our workforce represents a well-balanced blend of talent across all organizational levels, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and encouraged.
The Board affirms that our remuneration practices are fully aligned with the Company's established policy, promoting fairness, ensuring equitable and transparent treatment throughout the organization.
The Company had a total of 255 employees as of March 31, 2025. The gender-wise bifurcation of employees along with their respective percentages is provided in the table below:
|
Category
|
Number of Employees
|
Percentage (%)
|
|
Male
|
191
|
74.90%
|
|
Female
|
64
|
25.10%
|
|
Total
|
255
|
100.00%
|
Maternity benefit c°mp|iance The Company is committed to ensuring the welfare and rights of its
employees in accordance with the applicable laws. The Company has always complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
The Company ensures that all eligible women employees are provided with the mandated maternity leave, benefits, and facilities as prescribed under the Act. The internal policies have been suitably aligned to support employees through flexible work arrangements, paid leave, and workplace reintegration programs after maternity leave.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the financial year 2024-2025
40. OTHER DISCLOSURES:
i. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 43(a)(ii) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise and hence no information as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014.
ii. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 54(1)(d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
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.
39. DIRECTORS'
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures.
ii. 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 the profit/loss of the Company for that period.
iii. 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.
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
v. They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively.
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
iii. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62(1)(b) OF THE COMPANIES ACT,2013:
During the year under review, the Company has issued grants under Veefin Solutions Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2023 as per the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations 2021.
iv. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
v. DISCLOSURE OF REASON FOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF TAKING LOAN FROM BANK AND AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT:
There were no instances where your Company required the valuation for one time settlement or while taking the loan from the Banks or Financial institutions.
vi. COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE ACTIONS DURING THE YEAR:
There was no failure to implement any Corporate Action during the year.
41. REPORTING OF The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of
FRAUD: fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees
as specified under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
42. SEBI COMPLAINTS REDRESS The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based
SYSTEM (SCORES): complaints redress system. The salient features of this system are
centralized database of all complaints, online upload of Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by the concerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint and its current status. Your Company has been registered on SCORES as well as SMART ODR platform and makes every effort to resolve all investor complaints received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time limit from the receipt of the complaint. An investor, who is not familiar with SCORES or does not have access to SCORES, can lodge complaints in physical form at any of the offices of SEBI. Such complaints would be scanned and also uploaded in SCORES for processing.
SEBI vide its circular SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/131 & SEBI/ HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/135 dated 31st July, 2023 & 4th August, 2023 respectively, read with Master Circular dated July 31, 2023 (updated as on August 11, 2023), has established a common Online Dispute Resolution Portal ("ODR Portal") for resolution of disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market.
An investor/client shall first take up his/her/their grievance with the Market Participant by lodging a complaint directly with the concerned Market Participant. If the grievance is not redressed satisfactorily, the investor/client may, in accordance with the SCORES guidelines, escalate the same through the SCORES Portal in accordance with the process laid out therein. After exhausting these options for resolution of the grievance, if the investor/client is still not satisfied with the outcome, he/she/they can initiate dispute resolution through the ODR Portal- https://smartodr.in/login
The Company has not received any complaint on the SCORES and SMART ODR during financial year 2024-2025.
43. SHAREHOLDING OF No other Director (except as mentioned below) holds any shares in
DIRECTORS AS ON MARCH 31, the Company.
25:
|
Sr.
|
Name of the
|
Shareholding at the beginning of the year
|
Shareholding at the end of the year.
|
|
no
|
Directors
|
Shares
|
% of
|
Shares
|
% of
|
| |
|
Held
|
holding
|
Held
|
holding
|
|
1
|
Raja Debnath (Managing Director)
|
70,99,911
|
33.51
|
71,08,111
|
29.65
|
|
2
|
Gautam Vijay Udani (Whole-time Director)
|
13,41,414
|
6.33
|
13,41,414
|
5.60
|
|
3
|
Ajay Rajendran (Non-Executive Director)
|
42,22,483
|
19.93
|
37,64,483
|
15.70
|
44. OTHER INFORMATION:
a. 5th Annual General Meeting
b. Financial Calendar for the year 2024-2025
c. Listing of Equity Shares on Stock Exchange and Stock Codes
|
Date
|
Time
|
Venue
|
|
26th September, 2025
|
3:00 PM
|
AGM will be held through electronic mode [video conference or other audio¬ visual means("OAVM")]
|
|
Financial year
|
|
1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025 (both days inclusive)
|
Listing on Stock Exchange: BSE SME,
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400 001, Scrip Code: 543931
|
d. Location and time, where Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the last 3 years were held is given below:
|
Financial
Year
|
AGM
|
Date
|
Time
|
Location
|
|
2023-24
|
4th
|
Friday, 27th September, 2024
|
02.30 p.m.
|
AGM was held through electronic mode [video conference or other audiovisual means("OAVM")] Deemed Venue: 601, Neelkanth Corporate IT Park, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (w), Mumbai, 400086
|
| |
2022-23
|
3rd
|
Friday, 29th September, 2023
|
02.30 p.m.
|
AGM was held through electronic mode [video conference or other audiovisual means("OAVM")] Deemed Venue: 601, Neelkanth Corporate IT Park, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (w), Mumbai, 400086
|
| |
2021-22
|
2nd
|
Friday, 30th September, 2022
|
03.00 p.m.
|
601, Neelkanth Corporate IT Park, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (w), Mumbai, 400086
|
e. Extra Ordinary General During 2024-2025, no Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of
Meeting: shareholders was held.
f. Postal ballots During 2024-2025, the Company sought the approval of the
shareholders by way of postal ballot, the details of which are given below.
Postal Ballot vide notice dated March 27, 2024, on the following Resolution(s):
• Approval of Material Related Party Transactions of Veefin Solutions Limited (Company) with its Related parties. - Ordinary Resolution
• Approval of Material Related Party Transactions between FinFuze Software Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Company with its Related parties and the Related parties of the Company. - Ordinary Resolution
• Approval of Material Related Party Transactions between GlobeTF Solutions Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Company with its Related parties and the Related parties of the Company. - Ordinary Resolution
• Approval of Material Related Party Transactions between IDVee Digital Labs Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Company with its Related parties and the Related parties of the Company. Ordinary Resolution
The Voting period was from Saturday, April 06, 2024 (9.00 AM Indian Standard Time) and ends on Sunday, May 05, 2024 (5.00 PM Indian Standard Time) and the e-voting module was disabled / blocked after 5.00 PM on Sunday, May 05, 2024. The consolidated report on the result of the postal ballot through remote e-voting for approving the aforementioned resolutions was provided by the Scrutiniser on Monday, May 06, 2024.
g. Registrar and Share Transfer REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT:
Agent (RTA)
Bigshare Services Private Limited
Office No. S6-2, 6th Floor Pinnacle Business Park, Next to Ahura Centre Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East). Tel: 022-6263 8200.
Website: https://www.bigshareonline.com/
h. Share transfer system: The Board has the authority for approving transfer, transmission of
the Company's securities.
As per SEBI Notification No. SEBl/LAD-NRO/GN/2018/24 dated June 8, 2018 and further amendment vide Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/ GN/2018/49 dated November 30, 2018, requests for effecting transfer of securities (except in case of transmission or transposition of securities) cannot be processed from April 1, 2019 unless the securities are held in the dematerialized form with the depositories.
The Board appreciates that all the members are holding shares in dematerialized form.
|
i. Distribution of shareholding as on 31st March, 2025:
|
Nominal Value of Shares: Rs. 10
|
|
|
|
| |
Sr No
|
Shareholding Of Nominal
|
Number
Of
Share¬
holders
|
% To Total
|
Shares(9)
|
% To Total
|
|
1
|
1
|
5000
|
2550
|
50.8982
|
7556650
|
3.1521
|
|
2
|
5001
|
10000
|
1058
|
21.1178
|
8082000
|
3.3712
|
|
3
|
10001
|
20000
|
698
|
13.9321
|
10742000
|
4.4808
|
|
4
|
20001
|
30000
|
174
|
3.4731
|
4399970
|
1.8354
|
|
5
|
30001
|
40000
|
134
|
2.6747
|
4723650
|
1.9704
|
|
6
|
40001
|
50000
|
86
|
1.7166
|
3993360
|
1.6657
|
|
7
|
50001
|
100000
|
181
|
3.6128
|
13067970
|
5.4510
|
|
8
|
100001
|
9999999
99999999
|
129
|
2.5749
|
187168470
|
78.0734
|
|
Total
|
|
|
5010
|
100.0000
|
239734070
|
100.0000
|
j. Compliance with mandatory The Company has complied with all mandatory requirements
and non-mandatory of Listing Regulations and has not adopted any non-mandatory
requirements of the Listing requirements which are not applicable to the Company.
Regulations
45. C°Rp°RATE GOVERNANCE The Company does not fall under purview of Regulations of Corporate
Governance.
Pursuant to Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the provisions of reporting of Corporate Governance as specified in Regulation 27 (2) is not applicable to the Company, as it is SME Listed Company.
Though the Corporate Governance is not applicable to the Company, the Company has given certain disclosures as a practice of good corporate governance.
46. CAUT|ONARY STATEMENTS: Statements in this Annual Report, particularly those which relate to
Management Discussion and Analysis as explained in the Corporate Governance Report, describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may constitute 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those either expressed or implied in the statement depending on the circumstances.
47. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Your Directors would like to express deep sense of appreciation
for the assistance and co-operation received from the Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities and Shareholders and for the devoted service by the Executives, staff and workers of the Company. The Directors express their gratitude towards each one of them.
By Order of the Board of Directors
FOR VEEFIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED FORMERLY KNOWN AS VEEFIN SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Raja Debnath Gautam Udani
Managing Director Whole Time Director
DIN: 07658567 DIN: 03081749
ADD: Global One, 2nd Floor, Office 1, CTS No 252 252 1, OPP SBI, LBS Marg, Kurla(W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400070
Date: September 01, 2025 Place: Mumbai
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