Your Directors have pleasure in submitting their 09th Annual Report of the Company together with the AuditedStatements of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
Afloat Enterprises Limited (formerly Adishakti Loha and Ispat Private Limited) was originally incorporated onJanuary 08, 2015 as a Private limited Company with the name Aawas Infratech Private limited under theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The name of the company has been changed from Aawas InfratechPrivate Limited to Adishakti loha and Ispat Private Limited on dated October 01, 2019. Further upon anintimation made for conversion into Public Limited Company and after the approval of ROC on dated March04, 2020 the name of the said company is this day changed to ADISHAKTI LOHA AND ISPAT LIMITED.
Further that name of the company has been changed from ADISHAKTI LOHA AND ISPAT LIMITED to AFLOATENTERPRISES LIMITED with effect from October 26,2023.
Currently our Company is engaged in the business of trading metals with its core focus on trading in Iron andSteel and also carry on the business to sell, buy, trade, import and export of wheat, rice, paddies, corn, oilsand all other commodities in India and abroad.
The equity shares of the company are listed on BSE ( SME) .
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance for the year under review along with previous year figures is givenhereunder:
PARTICULARS
31st March, 2024(Rs."000")
31st March, 2023(Rs ."000")
I. INCOME
Revenue From Operations
18876.12
37423.63
Other Income
4428.45
3170.99
Total Income
23304.57
40594.62
Total Expenses
22485.46
39626.93
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
809.11
967.69
Tax Expenses
Current Income Tax
462.01
216.02
Deferred Tax
83.08
21.54
MAT Adjustment
(3.92)
-
Net Profit/(loss) after Tax
277.94
730.14
Earnings per share (Basic)
0.06
0.16
Earnings per Share(Diluted)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY'S WORKING DURING THE YEAR
The total revenue from operations of your Company for the year ended March 31, 2024 is decreased toRs.233.04 lacs as against Rs.405.94lacs for the year ended March 31, 2023. The Profit before tax increase toRs. 8.19 lacs as compared to Rs.9.67 lacs in the previous year. The Profit after tax for the year ended March31, 2024 is of Rs. 2.77lacs compared to profit after tax of Rs. 7.30lacs in the previous year ended March 31,2023.
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
With the expected positive momentum in the Indian economy, the Company is focused on growth andachieving profitability along with a renewed commitment to customer service. Innovations, investment andpositive modifications are expected in the near future, boosting the Company's revenue. Together withforward looking strategy, the Company is also focusing extensively on expanding the business and operationalimprovements through various strategic projects for operational excellence.
RESERVES
Your Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 2.77lacs to general reserve out of the profits of the year.DIVIDEND
The Company needs further funds to enhance its business operations, to upgrade the efficiency and to meetout the deficiencies in working capital. The Directors, therefore, do not recommend any dividend on EquityShares for the financial year 2023-24.
SHARE CAPITAL
The present Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs.19,56,00,000/- (Rupees Nineteen Crore Fifty SixLakh Only ) divided into Rs. 1,95,60,000 (One Crore Ninety Five Lakh Sixty Thousand Only)Equity Shares of Rs.10 each (Rupees Ten) each.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid up share capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2024 is4,55,80,000 /- (Rupees Four Crores Fifty Five lacs Eighty Thousand only ) divided into 4558000 (Fourty Five lacsEighty Thousand) equity shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each .
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public under Section 73 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. There is no unclaimed or unpaid deposit lying with theCompany.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIESACT, 2013
The Company had made some investments, but not given any loans, guarantees and securitiescovered under Section 186 of the Companies Act,2013 during the financial year under review. Thedetails in respect of investments as per Section 186 (4) made have been disclosed in the notes to thefinancial statements.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review there is change in the nature of business of the Company as approved in AGM ofthe company in September 30,2023
Information required to be given pursuant to section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, readwith the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and forming part of Board's Report for the year endedMarch 31, 2024 are given as below:
The provision related conservation of energy does not apply to company, therefore the information asrequired under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not given. However the company is conscious aboutits responsibility to conserve energy, power, and other energy sources wherever possible. We emphasistowards a safe and clean environment and continue to adhere to all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Your company has not imported any technology. However, we believe and use information technologyextensively in all spheres of our activities to improve efficiency levels.
During the period under review company has not incurred any expenditure on R&D.
a) Capital Expenditure 0.00 0.00
b) Recurring 0.00 0.00
Details of Foreign Exchange, earnings and outgo are given as below:-
1) Foreign Exchange earning Nil Nil
2) Foreign exchange outgoing Nil Nil
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no material changes and commitments, if any, affecting thefinancial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Companyto which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the goingconcern status and Company's operations in future.
PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details, as required under Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, are given in "Annexure-A" of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, adetailed Management Discussion and Analysis Report has been appended separately, are given in "Annexure-B of this Report.
Since, the paid- up capital of the Company is less than Rs.10 Crores and Net worth is less than Rs 25 Crores,the provisions of the Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company. However, your Companyhas made every effort to comply with the provisions of the Corporate Governance and to see that the interestof the Shareholders and the Company are properly served. It has always been the Company's endeavor toexcel through better Corporate Governance and fair & transparent practices, many of which have alreadybeen in place even before they were mandated by the law of land.
The management of Company believes that it will further enhance the level of Corporate Governance in thecompany
The company does not have any Subsidiary, Holding, Joint Venture or Associate CompanyRISK MANAGEMENT
While the business risk associated with operating environment, ownership structure, Management, System &Policy, the financial risk lies in Asset Quality, Liquidity, Profitability and Capital Adequacy. The companyrecognizes these risks and makes best effort to mitigate them in time. Risk Management is also an integralpart of the Company's business strategy.
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within the Organization. The Company has arobust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risk as also identify businessopportunities.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
Provisions of Section 135 detailing corporate social responsibility are not applicable to your Company.INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The company's Internal Control System is designed to ensure operational efficiency, protection andconservation of resources, accuracy and promptness in financial reporting and compliance with laws andregulations. The internal control system is supported by an internal audit process for reviewing the adequacyand efficiency of the Company's internal controls, including its systems and processes and compliance withregulations and procedures.
The company has complied with all the applicable environmental law and labour laws. The company has beencomplying with the relevant laws and has been taking all necessary measures to protect the environment andmaximize worker protection and safety.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
As on March 31, 2024, your Board comprised of 4 (Four) Directors which includes two non executive directors(including women director) and two independent directors. Your Directors on the Board possess experience,competency and are renowned in their respective fields. All Directors are liable to retire by rotation exceptIndependent Directors whose term of 5 consecutive years was approved by the Shareholders of the Companyin the Annual General Meeting.
Composition of Board of Directors:
S.NO
NAME
STATUS
1.
Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal
Non Executive Director
2.
Mrs. Kiran Mittal
Non -Executive Director
3.
Mr. Lovish Kataria
Non-Executive Independent Director
4.
Mrs. Swati Jain
During the financial year and till the ensuing AGM, following change in Management:
1. Mr. Achal Kapoor ,Non Executive- Independent directors of the Company has resigned from the Board w.e.f06.09.2023.
2. Mr. Lovish Kataria appointed as Non Executive- Additional Independent directors w.e.f 06.09.2023 subjectto approval of shareholders in the AGM held on 30.09.2023.
3. Mrs. Kiran Mittal ,Non Executive- Non-Independent directors of the Company has resigned from the Boardw.e.f 11.05.2024.
4. Mr. Kanwar Nitin Singh appointed as Non Executive- Additional Independent directors w.e.f 02.09.2024subject to approval of shareholders in the AGM held on 30.09.2024
As on March 31, 2024, following members holds the position of Key Managerial Personnel are:
Ý Mrs. Pallavi Sharma , Company Secretary& Compliance Officer
Ý Mrs. Anshu Aggarwal , Chief Financial Officer & Chief Executive Officer
During the period under review following event took place :
SI.N O
Designaton
Date of Joining
Date ofleaving
Reason
Mohit Nehra
Company
Secretary
November 18,2020
December
30,2023
Resignation as CompanySecretary and ComplianceOfficer of theCompany
Pallavi Sharma
Feb 05,2024
Appointment as CompanySecretary and ComplianceOfficer
Anshu
Aggarwal
CFO
June 14,2023
Appointment as CFO of thecompany
CEO
Appointment as CEO of thecompany
Directors Retires by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the articles of association of the Company,no Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and beingeligible, offer herself for re-appointment. The Directors recommend the said re-appointment. Item seekingyour approval on the above re-appointment is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Board Evaluation
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on thebasis of the criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes,information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committeemembers on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committeemeetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, performance ofthe board as a whole and performance of the chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views ofexecutive directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that followedthe meeting of the independent directors, at which the performance of the board, its committees andindividual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by theentire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment andQualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Company has received declarations from all the IndependentDirectors of the Company confirming that they meet the 'criteria of Independence' as prescribed underSection 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and have submitted their respective declarations as required underSection 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
The Company has put in place an induction and familiarisation programme for all its Directors including theIndependent Directors.
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration, including criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided under sub section(3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, as is adopted by the Board.
The Company has adopted a comprehensive policy on Nomination and Remuneration of Directors on theBoard. As per such policy, candidates proposed to be appointed as Directors on the Board shall be firstreviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in its duly convened Meeting. The Nomination andRemuneration Committee shall formulate the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributesand independence of a Director and recommend to the Board a policy, relating to the Remuneration for theDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committeeshall ensure that—
a) The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivatedirectors of the quality required to run the company successfully;
b) Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
c) Remuneration to directors and senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive payreflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and itsgoals. During the year under review, none of the Directors of the company receive any remuneration.
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ofthe Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, on agoing concern basis;
(e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;' and
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors of the Company met Six (6) times during the financial year 2023-24. The meetings of
Board of Directors were held on 29th May, 2023, 14th June, 2023,06th September,2023,08th November,2023
,30th December, 2023 and 05th February,2024.
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Board of Directors are discussed and taken note by the board of directors.
The Statutory Auditor, Internal Auditor and Executive Directors/ Chief Financial Officer are invited to the
meeting as and when required.
The composition of the Board of Directors, their attendance at Board Meetings and last Annual General
Meeting is as under:
Name of theDirector
Designation
Category
Number of BoardMeetings during the year
Attendanceof Last AGM
Held
Attended
Pawan KumarMittal
Director
Non Executive- NonIndependent
6
Yes
Kiran Mittal
Achal Kapoor
Non Executive-Independent
3
No
Swati Jain
4
Lovish Kataria
The necessary quorum was present in all the meetings. The intervening gap between any two meetings wasnot more than one hundred and twenty days as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015. The agenda and Notice for all the Meetings wasprepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.
In due compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made there under aseparate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, performance of theboard as a whole was evaluated, taking into account the views of directors and non-executive directors. Thesame was discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors, at whichthe performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors was discussed.
One (1) meeting of Independent Directors was held on 05th February, 2024 during the year 2023-24.
The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to monitor and provide effective supervision of themanagement's financial reporting progress with a view to ensuring accurate timely and proper disclosures andtransparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. The Committee oversees the work carried out by themanagement, internal auditors on the financial reporting process and the safeguards employed by them.
The board has re-constituted the Audit Committee in accordance with the requirement of Companies Act,2013 and other applicable provisions. All members of Audit Committee are financially literate and havefinancial management expertise. The Audit Committee comprises of three independent directors as membersout of which one is chairman of this committee.
The Audit Committee met Two times during the financial year 2023-24. The meetings of Audit Committeewere held on 29th May 2023 and 08th November 2023 .The Minutes of the Meetings of the Audit Committeeare discussed and taken note by the board of directors.
The Statutory Auditor, Internal Auditor and Executive Directors are invited to the meeting as and whenrequired.
The Composition of the Audit Committee and their attendance at the Meetings are as follows:
Name
No. of Meetings
Chairman
2
Mr. Achal Kapoor
Member
1
Mr. Kiran Mittal
The policy formulated under Nomination and Remuneration Committee are in conformity with therequirements as per provisions of sub-Section (3) of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Company had Constituted Nomination andRemuneration Committee to decide and fix payment of remuneration and sitting fees to the Directors of theCompany as per provisions u/s 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the remuneration committee in brief pertain to inter-alia, determining theCompanies policy on and approve specific remuneration packages for executive director (s)/Manager underthe Companies Act, 2013 after taking in to account the financial position of the Company, trend in theindustry, appointees qualification, experience, past performance, interest of the Company and members.
This Nomination & Remuneration committee will look after the functions as enumerated u/s 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013. This Committee has comprises three independent directors as members out of whichone member is chairman of the committee.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met Two (2) time during the financial year 2023-24. Themeetings of Nomination and Remuneration Committee were held on 14th June,2023 and 06th September 2023and 05th February,2024.
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are discussed and taken noteby the board of directors.
The Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and their attendance at the Meetings areas follows:
The scope of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is to review and address the grievance of theshareholders in respect of share transfers, transmission, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of dividendetc, and other related activities. In addition, the Committee also looks into matters which can facilitate betterinvestor's services and relations.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions of SEBI (ListingObligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has an independent Stakeholders'Relationship Committee to consider and resolve grievances of the Shareholders/Investors. This Committee hascomprises three independent directors as members out of which one member is chairman of the committee.
The Stakeholder's Relationship Committee met One (1) time during the financial year 2023-24. The meetingsof Stakeholder's Relationship Committee were held on 08th November,2023.
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee are discussed and taken note bythe board of directors.
The Composition of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Their Attendance at the Meetings are asfollows:
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Compliance Officer
Mrs. Pallavi Sharma, Company Secretary & compliance Officer
Contact Details
325, IIIrd Floor, Aggarwal Plaza, Sector-14, Rohini, New Delhi 110085
E- mail Id
info@adishaktiloha.com
Annual general meeting of shareholders : September 30, 2023 .
There are qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by M/s V. N. Purohit & Co., CharteredAccountants (FRN: 304040E), Statutory Auditors, in their report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Statutory Auditors have notreported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee during the year under review.
Accordingly, the notice of ensuing Annual General Meeting does not include the proposal for seekingshareholders' approval for ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors of the company
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified to act as Auditors and are eligible to holdoffice as Auditors of your Company.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not callfor any further comments. The Auditor's Report does contain qualifications, reservations, adverse remarksor disclaimer.
.The Company has complied with provisions of Section 185 and 186 of the Companies Act,2013exceptpassing of special resolution at the general meeting in respectof loans, investments, guarantees, andsecurity so provided.
In reference to this reservation , the board have decided to pas the resolution in the respective AGM andin future these type of reservation do not come again.
Ý Statutory Auditors Reports
The Statutory Auditors have given an audit report for financial year2023-24, are given in"Annexure D" ofthis report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointedM/sG Aakash &Associatesto undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Auditors have given Secretarial audit report in Form MR-3 for financial year 2023-24, are givenin "Annexure C" of this report.
The Report are self-explanatory. The Auditor's Report have contain qualifications, reservations, adverseremarks or disclaimer.
In terms of Section 61 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 15 of the Companies (Share Capital andDebentures) Rules, 2014, the Company had filed Form SH-7 vide SRN: AA6944618; dated 29.02.2024, with theRegistrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi and Haryana.
In reference of above , board have said that due to some technical reason we have not filed the form SH-7 ontime but in future we will take care of the same.
Pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 has mandated the appointment ofInternal Auditor in the Company. Accordingly, the Board had appointed M/s S.K. Goel & Associates, CharteredAccountants, as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
The Internal Auditors have placed their internal audit report to the company.
Internal Audit Report was self explanatory and need no comments.
There is no Significant Material order Passed during the Year.
In order to transactions with related parties falls under the scope of section 188(1) of the Act, the Informationon transactions with related parties pursuant to section 134(3) (h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given as per are as per Form AOC-2.
In accordance with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the annual return of the company in formMGT-7 for the year will be available on the website of the company https://adishaktiloha.com/corporate-announcements
The Company has connectivity with NSDL & CDSL for dematerialization of its equity shares. The ISIN-INE0CWK01019 has been allotted for the Company. Therefore, the matter and/or investors may keep theirshareholding in the electronic mode with their Depository Participates. 100.00% of the Company's Paid-upShare Capital is in dematerialized form as on 31st March, 2024.
In order to ensure that the activities of the company and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparentmanner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior of thecompany has adopted a vigil mechanism policy. The aim of the policy is to provide adequate safeguardsagainst victimization of whistle blower who avails of the mechanism and also provide direct access to theChairman of audit Committee, in appropriate and exceptional cases. Accordingly, 'Whistle Blower Policy' hasbeen formulated with a view to provide a mechanism for the Directors and employees of the Company toapproach the Ethics Counselor or the Chairman of the audit Committee of the Company.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework to promote responsible and secure whistle blowing. Itprotects employees willing to raise a concern about irregularities within the Company. This policy is alsoposted on the website of the company.
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to members of the Board and allemployees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The Code has been placed on theCompany's website https://adishaktiloha.com/ . The Code lays down the standard procedure of businessconduct which is expected to be followed by the directors and the designated employees in their businessdealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealingwith stakeholders.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code.
The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the SexualHarassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal ComplaintsCommittee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees(permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2023¬24:
Z No of complaints received : 0
Z No of complaints disposed off : N.A.
People remain the most valuable asset of your Company. Your Company follows a policy of building strongteams of talented professionals. Your Company continues to build on its capabilities in getting the right talentto support different products and geographies and is taking effective steps to retain the talent. It has built anopen, transparent and meritocratic culture to nurture this asset.
The Company recognizes people as its most valuable asset and The Company has kept a sharp focus onEmployee Engagement. The Company's Human Resources is commensurate with the size, nature andoperations of the Company.
During the year under review, your Directors do not observe any transactions which could result in a fraud.Your Directors hereby declares that the Company has not been encountered with any fraud or fraudulentactivity during the Financial Year 2023-24.
Your Directors state that during the financial year 2023-24:
Z The Company did not issue any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
Z The Company did not issue any Sweat Equity shares.
Z The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the purchase of its own shares byemployees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
The Company has complied and continues to comply with all the applicable regulations, circulars andguidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Stock Exchange(s), Securities and Exchange Boardof India (SEBI) etc.
Pursuant to the approval by the Central Government to the Secretarial Standards specified by the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India on April 10, 2015, the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board ofDirectors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) came into effect from July 01, 2015. Thereafter, SecretarialStandards were revised with effect from October 01, 2017. The Company is in compliance with the SecretarialStandards.
The provision of Companies Act, 2013 regarding Corporate Social Responsibility shall not be applicable tocompanies having net worth not exceeding Rs. 500 Cr or turnover not exceeding Rs. 1,000 Cr or net profit notexceeding Rs. 5 Cr or more during any financial year, as on the last date of previous financial year. In thisconnection, we wish to inform you that in respect of our company as on the last audited balance sheet as atMarch 31, 2024 neither the net worth exceeds Rs. 500 Cr nor turnover exceeds Rs. 1,000 Cr nor net profitexceeding Rs. 5 Cr. Hence, the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 regarding Corporate Social Responsibilitywould not be applicable.
The statements forming part of the Board's Report may contain certain forward looking remarks within themeaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Many factors could cause the actual results,performances or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results,performances or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
The Board expresses its sincere gratitude to the shareholders, bankers and clients for their continued support.The Board also wholeheartedly acknowledges with thanks the dedicated efforts of all the staff and employeesof the Company.
By the order of the Board of Directors ofAdishakti Loha and Ispat Limited
PAWAN KUMAR MITTAL Swati Jain
(Director) (Director)
DIN:00749265 DIN:09436199
Date: 02/09/2024Place: New Delhi