Your Board of Directors are pleased to present the 40th Annual Report of yourCompany on the business and operations of your Company along with theaudited financial statements (both standalone and consolidated) for thefinancial year ended March 31,2024 and Auditors report thereon.
The performance during the period ended 31st March, 2024 has been asunder:
(Rs. In Lakhs) (Rs. In Lakhs)
Consolidated
Particular
Standalone
2023-24
2022-23
-
63.45
Total Income
40.69
26.06
63.46
Total Expenditure
25.20
39.60
(26.06)
(0.02)
Profit (Loss)Before Tax
(25.20)
1.09
Provision for Tax
Profit (Loss) after Tax
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of tax
Total Comprehensive Income
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet
Earning per Equity Share
(0.52)
(0.00)
Basic
(0.05)
0.02
Diluted (in Rs.)
Standalone:
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year on standalonebasis under review was Nil as against Rs. 40.69 Lakhs revenue for theprevious financial year. The company recorded a net loss of Rs. 25.20Lakhs for the financial year 2023-24 as against the net Profit of Rs. 1.09lakhs for the previous year.
Consolidated:
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year under review onconsolidated basis was Nil as against Rs. 63.45 lakhs for the previousfinancial year. The company recorded a net loss of Rs. 26.06 Lakhs forthe financial year 2023-24 as against the net loss of Rs. 0.02 Lakhs forthe previous year.
During the period under review and the date of Board's Report there wasno change in the nature of Business.
The Closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of theCompany as at March 31st 2024 is Rs. (76,65,000).
The Board of Directors of your Company, after considering holistically therelevant circumstances and keeping in view the Company's financialposition, have not recommended dividend for the year 2023-2024.
There is no unpaid or unclaimed dividend with the company.
The Company is not required to transfer any amount to IEPF pursuant toSection 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereof.
There were no material changes and commitments affecting financialposition of the company between 31st March, 2024 and the date ofBoard's Report. (i.e. 12.08.2024)
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year underreview.
The Authorized share capital of the Company stands at Rs.
10.50.00. 000/- (Rupees Ten Crore Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into
1.05.00. 000 (One Crore Five Lakhs Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/-Each.
The Paid-up share capital of the Company stands at Rs. 5,04,90,000 /-(Rupees Five Crore Four Lakhs Ninety Thousand Only) divided into50,49,000 (Fifty Lakhs Forty-Nine Thousand Only) equity shares ofRs.10/- each.
Following Appointments have taken place till the date of this report
SNo
Name of the Director/KMP
Designation
Date
1.
Ms. Ritu Sharma
Company Secretary andCompliance Officer
05.12.2023
2.
Ms. Apoorva Singhvi
01.08.2024
Following Resignations have taken place till the date of this report
Ms. Amrita Bapna
28.11.2023
17.05.2024
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the services renderedby the Directors/KMP during their association with the Company.
The Company has received declarations from Independent directors ofthe company to the effect that they are meeting the criteria ofindependence as provided in Sub-section (6) of Section 149 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and have also confirmed that they have compliedCompany's Code of Conduct.
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of anycircumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonablyanticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge theirduties with an objective independent judgement and without any externalinfluence.
During the year, the Board of Directors duly met 6 (Six) times on30.05.2023, 14.08.2023, 08.09.2023, 11.11.2023, 05.12.2023,13.02.2024 in respect of which meetings, proper notices were given andthe proceedings were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes Bookmaintained for the purpose.
Name of Director
No. of
Meetings held
No. ofMeetingsattended
Mr. Nagaraju Nookala
Whole -Time Director
6
Mr. Rahul Erramshetty
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Varra Chinnapu Reddy
Independent Director
Mrs. Nirmala Sanapala
Mr. Chinna Ramayya Gari Srikanth
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its ownperformance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant tothe provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board afterseeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as theboard composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes,information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board afterseeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteriasuch as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committeemeetings, etc. The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note onBoard Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia on January 5, 2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors was conducted on13.02.2024 to evaluate the performance of non-independent directors,the board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company, taking intoaccount the views of executive directors and non-executive directors.
The Board reviewed the performance of individual directors on thebasis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to theboard and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to bediscussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs inmeetings, etc.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by theentire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
15. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TENEMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THENAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THECOMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:
A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions ofSection 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is appended as Annexure V (a) to this Report.
A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms ofremuneration drawn and the name of every employee is annexed tothis Annual report as Annexure V (b).
During the year NONE of the employees is drawing a remuneration ofRs.1,02,00,000/- and above per annum or Rs.8,50,000/- and above inaggregate per month, the limits specified under the Section 197(12) ofthe Companies Act,2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014.
Under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1of theCompanies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014 read withSchedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 a remuneration ratio of beingpaid to Mr. Nagaraju Nookala, Whole-time Director of the Company isAnnexure V (a) to this Report.
In pursuance of section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, theDirectors hereby confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures;
(b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonableand prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of thecompany at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of thecompany for that period;
(c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions ofthis Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concernbasis; and
(e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed bythe company and that such internal financial controls are adequate andwere operating effectively.
(f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems wereadequate and operating effectively.
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statementsas designed and implemented by the Company are adequate. TheCompany maintains appropriate system of internal control, includingmonitoring procedures, to ensure that all assets are safeguardedagainst loss from unauthorized use or disposition. Company policies,guidelines and procedures provide for adequate checks and balances,and are meant to ensure that all transactions are authorized, recordedand reported correctly.
During the period under review, there is no material or seriousobservations have been noticed for inefficiency or inadequacy of suchcontrols.
M/s. N G RAO & Associates, Chartered Accountants, the presentAuditors of the Company are holding office of the auditors up to theconclusion of the 41st aGm and hence, would retire at the conclusionof the 41st AGM which will be held in the year 2025.
20. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORSUNDER SUB SECTION (12) OF SECTION 143 OTHER THANTHOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRALGOVERNMENT:
There have been no frauds reported by the auditor's u/s 143(12).
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of managerialpersonnel) Rules 2014, the Board had appointed M/s. Vivek Surana &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries to undertake thesecretarial audit of the Company for the year 2023-24. The report ofthe Secretarial Auditor is enclosed as Annexure III and forms part ofthis report.
The Company has adequate internal controls consistent with thenature of business and size of the operations, to effectively provide forsafety of its assets, reliability of financial transactions with adequatechecks and balances, adherence to applicable statues, accounting
policies, approval procedures and to ensure optimum use of availableresources. These systems are reviewed and improved on a regularbasis. It has a comprehensive budgetary control system to monitorrevenue and expenditure against approved budget on an ongoingbasis.
The Board has appointed M/s. V. Ravi & Co., Chartered Accountants,Hyderabad as internal Auditors. Deviations are reviewed periodicallyand due compliance ensured. Summary of Significant AuditObservations along with recommendations and its implementationsare reviewed by the Audit Committee and concerns, if any, are reportedto Board.
Cost Audit is not applicable to your Company.
Explanations or comments by the Board on every qualification,reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made-
The Board has duly reviewed the Statutory Auditor's Report on theAccounts for the year ended March 31, 2024 and has noted that thesame does not have any reservation, qualification or adverse remarks.However, the Board decided to further strengthen the existing systemand procedures to meet all kinds of challenges and growth in themarket expected in the coming years.
The Board has duly reviewed the Secretarial Audit Report for the yearended March 31,2024 on the Compliances according to the provisionsof section 204 of the Companies Act 2013.
25. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE /FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARIES / ASSOCIATES/JOINT VENTURES:
SBT Energies Private Limited is the subsidiary of the company. Thedetailed financial position of the Subsidiary is provided in theAnnexure- I- AOC-1.
26. NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME ORCEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES ORASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR:
During the period under review, there are no companies who ceased tobe its Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies.
The Company has not accepted any deposits falling within themeaning of Sec.73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014, during the financial year underreview.
The Company follows a comprehensive system of Risk Management.The Company has adopted a procedure for assessment andminimization of probable risks. It ensures that all the risks are timelydefined and mitigated in accordance with the well-structured riskmanagement process.
The company has not given loans, Guarantees or made anyinvestments covered under section 186 of Companies Act, 2013during the year under review.
During the year under review, the Company had not entered in to anymaterially significant transaction with any related party that may havepotential conflict with the interests of the Company at large. All therelated party transactions during the year are in the ordinary course ofbusiness and on arm's length basis.
Transactions with the Related Parties as required under IndianAccounting Standard- 24 are disclosed in the standalone financialstatements forming part of this Annual Report.
The Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 isannexed herewith as Annexure-II to this report.
31. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH RESPECT TOCONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION ANDFOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Your Company's operations are not energy intensive. Adequatemeasures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible byusing energy efficient computers and purchase of energy efficientequipment.
B. Technology Absorption:
Your Company has not undertaken any research and developmentactivity for any manufacturing activity nor was any specific technologyobtained from any external sources which needs to be absorbed oradapted.
1. Research and Development (R&D): NIL
2. Technology absorption, adoption and innovation: NIL
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NILForeign Exchange Outgo: Nil
During the year under review, there were no applications made orproceedings pending in the name of the Company under theInsolvency Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
33. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ONONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILINGLOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no onetime settlement ofLoans taken from Banks and Financial Institutions.
Terms of reference of Audit committee covers all the matters
prescribed under Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations and Section177 of the Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee encompasses therequirements of Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013 and as perRegulation 18 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and, inter alia,includes:
i. Oversight of the listed entity's financial reporting process and thedisclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financialstatement is correct, sufficient and credible;
ii. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms ofappointment of auditors of the listed entity;
iii. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other servicesrendered by the statutory auditors;
iv. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements andauditor's report thereon before submission to the board for approval,with particular reference to:
a. Matters required to be included in the director's responsibilitystatement to be included in the board's report in terms of clause (c) ofsub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013;
b. Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons forthe same;
c. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise ofjudgment by management;
d. Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out ofaudit findings;
e. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating tofinancial statements;
f. Disclosure of any related party transactions;
g. Modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report;
v. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statementsbefore submission to the board for approval;
vi. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / applicationof funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferentialissue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes other thanthose stated in the offer document / prospectus / notice and the reportsubmitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilisation ofproceeds of a 380[public issue or rights issue or preferential issue orqualified institutions placement], and making appropriaterecommendations to the board to take up steps in this matter;
vii. Reviewing and monitoring the auditor's independence andperformance, and effectiveness of audit process;
viii. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the listedentity with related parties;
ix. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
x. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity, wherever it isnecessary;
xi. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
xii. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory andinternal auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems;
xiii. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including thestructure of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of theofficial heading the department, reporting structure coverage andfrequency of internal audit;
xiv. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and followup there on;
xv. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internalauditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or afailure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting thematter to the board;
xvi. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, aboutthe nature and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion toascertain any area of concern;
xvii. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to thedepositors, debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-paymentof declared dividends) and creditors;
xviii. To review the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
xix. Approval of appointment of chief financial officer after assessing thequalifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
xx. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms ofreference of the audit committee.
xxi. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/investment bythe holding company in the subsidiary exceeding rupees 100 crore or10% of the asset size of the subsidiary, whichever is lower includingexisting loans / advances / investments existing as on the date ofcoming into force of this provision.
xxii. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact ofschemes involving merger, demerger, amalgamation etc., on the listedentity and its shareholders.
xxiii. Carrying out any other function as may be referred to the Committee bythe Board.
xxiv. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 177of the Companies Act, 2013 and matters specified in Part C ofSchedule II of the Listing Regulations.
i. Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and resultsof operations;
ii. Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued bythe statutory auditors;
iii. Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses; and
iv. The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the chiefinternal auditor shall be subject to review by the audit committee.
v. Statement of deviations:
• Quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoringagency, if applicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms ofRegulation 32(1).
• Annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those statedin the offer document/prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7).
During the financial year 2023-24, (5) five meetings of the AuditCommittee were held on 30.05.2023, 14.08.2023, 08.09.2023,11.11.2023 and 13.02.2024.
Category
No. of Meetingsheld duringthe tenure ofthe Member
Varra Chinnapureddy
Chairman
NED(I)
5
Chinna Ramayya Gari Srikanth
Member
Nagaraju Nookala
ED
NED (I): Non- Executive Independent Director
(II). NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: (Nominationand Remuneration Committee constituted in terms of Section 178 ofCompanies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015)
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remunerationcommittee constituted in terms of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013and as per Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 are asunder:
i. Formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes and independence of a director and recommend to the boardof directors a policy relating to, the remuneration of the directors, keymanagerial personnel and other employees;
ii. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination andRemuneration Committee shall evaluate the balance of skills,knowledge and experience on the Board and on the basis of suchevaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities requiredof an independent director. The person recommended to the Board forappointment as an independent director shall have the capabilitiesidentified in such description. For the purpose of identifying suitablecandidates, the Committee may:
a. use the services of an external agencies, if required;
b. consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having dueregard to diversity; and
c. consider the time commitments of the candidates.
iii. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of independentdirectors and the board of directors;
iv. Devising a policy on diversity of board of directors;
v. Identifying persons who are qualified to become directors and whomay be appointed in senior management in accordance with thecriteria laid down, and recommend to the board of directors theirappointment and removal.
vi. Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of theindependent director, on the basis of the report of performanceevaluation of independent directors.
During the financial year 2023-24, (2) Two meetings of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee were held on 08.09.2023 and13.02.2024.
2
Nirmala Sanpala
NED (I): Non- Executive Independent DirectorED: Executive Director
This policy sets out the guiding principles for the Nomination &Remuneration Committee for identifying persons who are qualified tobecome Directors and to determine the independence of Directors, incase of their appointment as independent Directors of the Company.
2. Terms and References:
2.1 “Director” means a director appointed to the Board of a Company.
2.2 “Nomination and Remuneration Committee means the committeeconstituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
2.3 “Independent Director” means a Director referred to in sub-Section (6)of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
3.1.1 The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the Board, shallreview on annual basis, appropriate skills, knowledge and experiencerequired of the Board as a whole and its individual members. Theobjective is to have a board with diverse background and experiencethat are relevant for the Company's operations.
3.1.2 In evaluating the suitability of individual Board member the NRCommittee may take into account factors, such as:
• General understanding of the Company's business dynamics, global
business and social perspective;
• Educational and professional background
• Standing in the profession;
• Personal and professional ethics, integrity and values;
• Willingness to devote sufficient time and energy in carrying out theirduties and responsibilities effectively.
3.1.3 The proposed appointee shall also fulfil the following requirements:
• shall possess a Director Identification Number;
• shall not be disqualified under the companies Act, 2013;
• shall Endeavour to attend all Board Meeting and Wherever he isappointed as a Committee Member, the Committee Meeting;
• shall abide by the code of Conduct established by the Company forDirectors and senior Management personnel;
• shall disclose his concern or interest in any Company or companies orbodies corporate, firms, or other association of individuals includinghis shareholding at the first meeting of the Board in every financial yearand thereafter whenever there is a change in the disclosures alreadymade;
• Such other requirements as any prescribed, from time to time, underthe Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and other relevantlaws.
3.1.4 The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall evaluate eachindividual with the objective of having a group that best enables thesuccess of the Company's business.
3.2 Criteria of Independence
3.2.1 The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall assess theindependence of Directors at time of appointment/ re-appointment andthe Board shall assess the same annually. The Board shall re-assessdeterminations of independence when any new interest orrelationships are disclosed by a Director.
3.2.2 The criteria of independence shall be in accordance with theguidelines as laid down in Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015.
An independent Director in relation to a Company, means a directorother than a managing Director or a whole-time Director or a nomineeDirector
i. Who, in the opinion of the board of directors, is a person of integrity andpossesses relevant expertise and experience;
ii. Who is or was not a promoter of the listed entity or its holding,subsidiary or associate company [or member of the promoter group ofthe listed entity];
iii. Who is not related to promoters or directors in the listed entity, itsholding, subsidiary or associate company;
iv. Who, apart from receiving director's remuneration, has or had nomaterial pecuniary relationship with the listed entity, its holding,subsidiary or associate company, or their promoters, or directors,during the 68[three] immediately preceding financial years or duringthe current financial year;
v. None of whose relatives—
a. Is holding securities of or interest in the listed entity, its holding,subsidiary or associate company during the three immediatelypreceding financial years or during the current financial year of facevalue in excess of fifty lakh rupees or two percent of the paid-up capitalof the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company,respectively, or such higher sum as may be specified;
b. Is indebted to the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associatecompany or their promoters or directors, in excess of such amount asmay be specified during the three immediately preceding financialyears or during the current financial year;
c. Has given a guarantee or provided any security in connection with theindebtedness of any third person to the listed entity, its holding,subsidiary or associate company or their promoters or directors, forsuch amount as may be specified during the three immediatelypreceding financial years or during the current financial year; or
d. Has any other pecuniary transaction or relationship with the listedentity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company amounting to twopercent or more of its gross turnover or total income: Provided that thepecuniary relationship or transaction with the listed entity, its holding,subsidiary or associate company or their promoters, or directors inrelation to points (A) to (D) above shall not exceed two percent of itsgross turnover or total income or fifty lakh rupees or such higheramount as may be specified from time to time, whichever is lower.]
vi. who, neither himself [“/herself], nor whose relative(s) —
a. Holds or has held the position of a key managerial personnel or is orhas been an employee of the listed entity or its holding, subsidiary orassociate company [or any company belonging to the promoter groupof the listed entity,] in any of the three financial years immediatelypreceding the financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed:
[Provided that in case of a relative, who is an employee other than keymanagerial personnel, the restriction under this clause shall not applyfor his / her employment.]
b. Is or has been an employee or proprietor or a partner, in any of thethree financial years immediately preceding the financial year in whichhe is proposed to be appointed, of—
(i) A firm of auditors or company secretaries in practice or cost auditors ofthe listed entity or its holding, subsidiary or associate company; or
(ii) Any legal or a consulting firm that has or had any transaction with thelisted entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company amounting toten per cent or more of the gross turnover of such firm;
c. Holds together with his relatives two per cent or more of the total votingpower of the listed entity; or
d. Is a chief executive or director, by whatever name called, of any non¬profit organisation that receives twenty-five per cent or more of itsreceipts or corpus from the listed entity, any of its promoters, directorsor its holding, subsidiary or associate company or that holds two percent or more of the total voting power of the listed entity;
e. Is a material supplier, service provider or customer or a lessor orlessee of the listed entity;
vii. Who is not less than 21 years of age.
viii. Who is not a non-independent director of another company on theboard of which any non-independent director of the listed entity is anindependent director:
3.2.3 The independent Director shall abide by the “code for independentDirectors “as specified in Schedule IV to the companies Act, 2013.
3.3 Other Directorships/ Committee Memberships
3.3.1 The Board members are expected to have adequate time andexpertise and experience to contribute to effective Boardperformance. Accordingly, members should voluntarily limit theirDirectorships in other listed public limited companies in such a waythat it does not interfere with their role as Director of the Company. TheNR Committee shall take into account the nature of, and the timeinvolved in a Director service on other Boards, in evaluating thesuitability of the individual Director and making its recommendations tothe Board.
3.3.2 A Director shall not serve as Director in more than 20 companies ofwhich not more than 10 shall be public limited companies.
3.3.3 A Director shall not serve as an independent Director in more than 7listed companies and not more than 3 listed companies in case he isserving as a whole-time Director in any listed Company.
3.3.4 A Director shall not be a member in more than 10 committee or act aschairman of more than 5 committee across all companies in which heholds Directorships.
For the purpose of considering the limit of the committee, Auditcommittee and stakeholder's relationship committee of all publiclimited companies, whether listed or not, shall be included and all othercompanies including private limited companies, foreign companiesand companies under Section 8 of the companies Act, 2013 shall beexcluded.
Evaluation of all Board members is performed on an annual basis. Theevaluation is performed by the Board and Independent Directors withspecific focus on the performance and effective functioning of theBoard and Individual Directors.
In line with Securities and Exchange Board of India Circular No.SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/004, dated January 5, 2017 and theCompanies Amendment Act, 2017 the Company adopted therecommended criteria by Securities and Exchange Board of India.
(i) Evaluation of Board;
(ii) Evaluation of Committees of the Board;
(iii) Evaluation of Independent Directors;
(iv) Evaluation of Chairperson; and
(v) Evaluation of Managing Director and Whole-time Director
1. Could do more to meet expectations;
2. Meets expectations; and
3. Exceeds expectations.
The Directors have sent the duly filled forms to the Board. Based on theevaluation done by the Directors, the report on Evaluation wassubmitted to the Board. And based on the report, the Board of Directorshas informed that the performance of Directors is satisfactory.
Name of the Director
Remuneration
(Rs)
SittingFee (Rs)
Total (Rs)
No. of EquityShares held
7,80,000
Mr. Varra Chinnapureddy
Mr. Nirmala Sanapala
36,000
1,23,891
Except for the remuneration details mentioned above, there are is no otherpecuniary relationship or transactions of the non-executive director's vis-a¬vis the listed entity in terms of salary, benefits, bonuses, stock options,pension, fixed component and performance linked incentives.
The performance evaluation criteria for Independent Directors arealready mentioned under the head “Board Evaluation” in Directors'Report.
(Stakeholders Relationship Committee constituted in terms of Section178(5) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015)
i. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the Companyincluding complaints related to transfer/transmission of shares, non¬receipt of annual report, non-receipt of declared dividends, issue ofnew/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc;
ii. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights byshareholders;
iii. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the Companyin respect of various services being rendered by the Registrar & ShareTransfer Agent;
iv. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the Company forreducing the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timelyreceipt of dividend warrants/annual reports/statutory notices by theshareholders of the company;
v. Such other matter as may be specified by the Board from time to time.
vi. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 178 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and matters specified in Part D of Schedule II ofthe Listing Regulations.
During the year 1 (one) Stakeholder relationship committee was held on13.02.2024
1
Opening
Received during
Resolved during
Closing
balance
the year
0
Mrs. Apporva Singhvi, Company Secretary is the Compliance Officer ofthe company appointed w.e.f. 01.08.2024 as on the date of the report.
However, during the year under the review, there were two resignationsof the Company Secretaries of the Company as detailed below:
S.
No
Company Secretaryand ComplianceOfficer
Appointed on
05.12.2023 andresigned on
The assessment and appointment of Members to the Board is based on acombination of criterion that includes ethics, personal and professionalstature, domain expertise, gender diversity and specific qualificationrequired for the position. The potential Board Member is also assessedon the basis of independence criteria defined in Section 149(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 27 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations,2015.
In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, andRegulation 19(4) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, on therecommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the
Board adopted a remuneration policy for Directors, Key ManagementPersonnel (KMPs) and Senior Management.
Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company fordirectors and employees to report genuine concerns pursuant to theprovisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The same has been placed on the website of theCompany.
During the year, none of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors hadany pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company other thanthe sitting fees and investment in the Company.
The Company familiarises its Independent Directors on theirappointment as such on the Board with the Company, their roles, rights,responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which theCompany operates, etc. through familiarisation programme. TheCompany also conducts orientation programme upon induction of newDirectors, as well as other initiatives to update the Directors on acontinuing basis.
The familiarisation programme for Independent Directors is disclosed onthe Company's website. i.e. www.abhishekinfra.co.in.
As required pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 andrule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,2014, an annual return is disclosed on the website www.abhishekinfra.co.in.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, pursuant to the SEBI(LODR) Regulation provides an overview of the affairs of the Company,its legal status and autonomy, business environment, mission &objectives, sectoral and operational performance, strengths,
opportunities, constraints, strategy and risks and concerns, as well ashuman resource and internal control systems is appended as AnnexureIV for information of the Members.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators/courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company andits future operations.
The Company does not have any major fixed assets and accordinglythere was no amount spent towards insurance.
The Company has not availed facilities of Credit and Guarantee duringthe year.
Since the Company does not have the net worth of Rs. 500 Crores ormore, or turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5Crores or more during the financial year, section 135 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicableand hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy.
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for alllisted companies. All the policies are available on our website(www.abhishekinfra.co.in). The policies are reviewed periodically by theBoard and updated based on need and new compliance requirement.
Since the paid-up capital of the Company is less than Rs. 10 Crores andNet worth of the Company is less than Rs. 25 Crores, CorporateGovernance as mentioned in SEBI (Listing Obligation and DisclosureRequirement) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable.
The Company is in compliance with the applicable secretarial standards.
Evaluation of all Board members is performed on an annual basis. Theevaluation is performed by the Board, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee and Independent Directors with specific focus on theperformance and effective functioning of the Board and IndividualDirectors.
(iv) Evaluation of Chairperson;
(v) Evaluation of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Directors; and
(vi) Evaluation of Whole time Director.
The Directors were requested to give following ratings for each criteria:
1. fair;
2. satisfactory; and
3. very satisfactory.
The Directors have sent the duly filled forms to Nomination & Remunerationcommittee. Based on the evaluation done by the Directors, the Committeehas prepared a report and submitted the Evaluation Report. Based on thereport, the Board of Directors has informed the rankings to each Director andalso informed that the performance of Directors is satisfactory and they arerecommended for continuation as Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy inaccordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulation, 2015 Amended Regulations 2018. The InsiderTrading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures tobe followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of theCompany, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has beenformulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals byemployees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing inCompany securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practicesand procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitiveinformation and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading, isavailable on our website.
The Company has complied with the required provisions relating tostatutory compliance with regard to the affairs of the Company in allrespects.
During the year under review, the Company has not taken up any of thefollowing activities:
1. Issue of sweat equity share: NA
2. Issue of shares with differential rights: NA
3. Issue of shares under employee's stock option scheme: NA
4. Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for purchaseof its shares: NA
5. Buy back shares: NA
6. Disclosure about revision: NA
7. Preferential Allotment of Shares: NA
52. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN ATWORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)ACT, 2013.
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal ComplaintCommittee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints receivedregarding sexual harassment. All employees are covered under thispolicy.
The following is the summary of sexual harassment complaints received anddisposed during the calendar year.
• No. of complaints received : Nil
• No. of complaints disposed of : Nil
• No. of complaints pending at the end of the year : Nil
During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by theCompany which were failed to be implemented.
The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and henceIndustry based disclosures is not required.
All Members of the Board and Senior Management have affirmedcompliance to the Code of Conduct for the Financial Year 2023-24. Adeclaration signed by the Whole time Director affirming compliance withthe Company's Code of Conduct by the Board of Directors and SeniorManagement for the Financial Year 2023-24 as required under ScheduleV of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 is annexed as Annexure VI.
Your Director's wish to place on record their appreciation of thecontribution made by the employees at all levels, to the continued growthand prosperity of your Company. Your Director's also wish to place onrecord their appreciation of business constituents, banks and otherfinancial institutions and shareholders of the Company for theircontinued support for the growth of the Company.
Nagaraju Nookala Rahul ErramshettyPlace: Hyderabad Whole-Time Director Director
Date: 12.08.2024 (DIN: 09083708) (DIN: 03639105)