Your Board's have pleasure in presenting their Thirty Eight Annual Report and theAudited Accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 together with theIndependent Auditor's Report thereon.
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Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2023-2024
2022-2023
Total Revenue
63,473.65
22,015.27
Less: Expenses
47,144.40
16,128.01
47,156.13
16,141.41
Profit / (Loss)Before Tax
16,514.15
7,236.88
16,511.01
7,235.82
Provision forTaxes -Current TaxDeferred TaxAssets
Short provisionfor taxadjustments inrespect of earlieryear (Net)
4,247.22
13.58
1,790.0
-38.90
Net Profit /(Loss) After Tax
12,294.62
5,485.79
12,291.47
5,484.08
Balance BroughtForward fromPrevious Year
17,946.11
12,460.32
17,946.10
12,460.31
Balance inStatement ofProfit & Loss atthe end of theYear
17,119.88
2. Operations of the Company
On a Standalone basis, the Total Revenue for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024stood at Rs. 63,473.65 Lakhs as against Rs. 22,015.27 Lakhs for the correspondingFinancial Year ended March 31, 2023. The Company earned a Profit before tax of Rs.16,514.15 Lakhs for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 as against Profit before taxof Rs. 7,236.88 Lakhs for the Financial Year ended March 31,2023. The Profit after tax wasRs. 12,294.62 Lakhs for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 as against Profit aftertax of Rs. 5,485.79 Lakhs for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023.
On a Consolidated basis, the Total Revenue for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024was Rs. Lakhs as against Rs. 22,015.27 Lakhs for the corresponding Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2023. The Company earned Profit before tax of Rs. 16,511.01Lakhs for theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2024 as against a Profit of Rs. 7,235.82 Lakhs for theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2023. The Profit after tax was Rs. 12,291.47 Lakhs for theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2024 as against Profit of Rs. 5,484.08 Lakhs for theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2023.
3. Share Capital
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company has been Increased from Rs. 2.00 Cr toRs.185.00 Cr by way of creation of additional Rs.183.00 Cr.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 152.00 Cr has beenincreased from Rs. 2.00Cr to Rs 152.00 Cr due to issue and allotment of Bonus Shares on6th July, 2023.
4. Conversion of the Company
The Company has been converted from Private Limited Company to Public LimitedCompany from Arkade Developers Pvt. Ltd. to Arkade Developers Ltd. vide resolutionpassed in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on June 05, 2023
5. Debentures
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company did not issue or allot any Debentures.
6. Dividend
The Board of Directors does not recommend any dividend on the Equity Share of theCompany for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company has transferred Rs. 12,294.62 Lakhs to the general reserves during thefinancial year under review.
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Note No. 7 and 8 to the Standalone FinancialStatements, forming part of this Annual Report.
The details of the Company's affairs including its operations and projects are detailed inthe Management Discussion & Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Reportmore specified in Annexure A.
The Composition of the CSR Committee has been changed during the year due toresignation of Mr. Sandeep Jain as Director of the Company and has been replaced by Mr.Hiren Tanna. The CSR Committee as on March 31. 2024 are as follows:
Name
Designation
Mr. Amit Mangilal Jain
Chairman
Mr. Arpit Vikram Jain
Member
Mr. Hiren Tanna
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has contributed Rs. 1.04 Cr towards theCorporate Social Responsibility activities.
Detail of the same is provided in “Annexure B.” and Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy of the Company is hosted on the website of the Company https://arkade.in/csr-disclosures/
The Company is exposed to inherent uncertainties owing to the sector in which itoperates. A key factor in determining the Company's capacity to create sustainable valueis the ability and willingness of the Company to take risks and manage them effectivelyand efficiently. Many types of risks exist in the Company's operating environment andemerge on a regular basis due to many factors such as changes in regulatory framework,economic fundamentals etc. In order to evaluate, identify and mitigate these business
risks, the Company has a robust Risk Management framework. This framework seeks tocreate transparency, ensure effective risk mitigation process and thereby minimizeadverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the Company's competitiveadvantage. The Business risks as identified are reviewed and a detailed action plan tomitigate the identified risks is drawn up and its implementation is monitored.
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale andcomplexity of its operations.
The Internal Auditor has been appointed by the Board in its Meeting held on 01st June,2023 for the Financial Year 2023-24. The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates theefficiency and adequacy of the internal control system in the Company, its compliancewith operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of theCompany. Based on the suggestions of Internal Auditor, process owners undertakecorrective actions in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls.
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy on 18th August, 2023 and hasestablished the necessary vigil mechanism for Directors and employees in conformitywith Section 177 of Companies Act, to report genuine concerns and to provide foradequate safeguards against victimization of persons who may use such mechanism.
The Company has 2 (Two) Subsidiaries as a Partnership firm such as Arkade Paradigmand Arkade Realty and 2 (Two) Associates such as Atul Arkade Realty and Bhoomi ArkadeAssociates as on March 31, 2024.
One of the Associates Arkade Abode LLP was dissolved due to strike off in the month ofDecember 2023.
A statement containing the salient features of the Financial Statements of the Company'saforesaid Subsidiaries and Associates is annexed in the prescribed Form AOC-1 to thisReport as "Annexure-C."
The Company will provide the Financial Statements of the Subsidiaries and Associatesand the related information to any member of the Company who may be interested inobtaining the same. The Financial Statements of the Subsidiaries will also be kept openfor inspection at the Registered Office of the Company and that of the respective JointVentures and Associates. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, formingpart of this Annual Report includes the Financial Statements of its subsidiary and the sameis also hosted on the website of the Company https://arkade.in/disclosure-under-reg-46-of-sebi-lQdr-regulations/
During the Financial Year 2023-24, there are following Change in the Director of theCompany which are as follow:
i. The Board of Directors appointed the existing Director Mr. Amit Mangilal Jain(DIN: 00139764) as Managing Director and Chairman of the Company for a termof 5 (five) years with effect from 01st June, 2023. The appointment was approvedby the Member Extra Ordinary General Meeting on 05th June, 2023.
In accordance with the provisions of Sub-Section (6) of Section 152 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company,
ii. The Board of Directors has Changed the Designation of Mr. Arpit Vikram Jain (DIN:06899631) from Director to Whole-time Director of the Company for a term of 5(five) years with effect from 01st June, 2023 and the same was approved by theMember in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 05th June, 2023.
In accordance with the provisions of Sub-Section (6) of Section 152 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. ArpitVikram Jain (DIN:06899631) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re- appointment. YourDirectors recommend re- appointment of Mr. Arpit Vikram Jain (DIN:06899631)as a Whole Time Director of the company, liable to retire by rotation.
iii. The Board of Directors has Changed the Designation of Mr. Sandeep UmmedmalJain (DIN: 02231601) from Director to Whole-time Director of the Company for aterm of 5 (five) years with effect from 01st June, 2023 and the same was approvedby the Member in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 05th June, 2023.
iv. The Board of Directors of the Company at their Meeting on 17th May, 2023,appointed Ms. Sheetal Solani, as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ofthe Company with effect from 22nd May, 2023 and complied with the requirement
of appointing Key Managerial Personnel as per the provisions of Section 203 ofthe Companies Act, 2013.
v. The Board of Directors of the Company at their Meeting, appointed Mr. SamshetBalkrishna Shetye, as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from01st June, 2023 and complied with the requirement of appointing Key ManagerialPersonnel as per the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
vi. Appointment of Mrs Neha Huddar, Mr, Hiren Tanna and Mr, Chaitya Mehta asAdditional Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 1st August, 2023.
vii. Change in Designation of Mrs Neha Huddar, Mr, Hiren Tanna and Mr, ChaityaMehta from Additional Independent Director to Director with the approval ofshareholders on 18th August, 2023.
viii. Resignation of Mr. Sandeep Jain as Whole time Director of the Company w.e.f 30thOctober, 2023 and Resignation of Mr. Chaitya Mehta as Independent Director ofthe Company w.e.f 29th November, 2023.
ix. Appointment of Mr. Abhishek Dev as Additional Independent Director of theCompany and Mrs. Ketu Jain as Additional Non-Executive Director of the Companyw.e.f 29th November ,2023 and same was approved by the Member in the ExtraOrdinary General Meeting held on 29th November, 2023 as Change in Designationfrom Additional Director to Director.
The Company is in Compliance with the Composition of the Board.
During the Financial Year 2023-2024, the Managerial Remuneration of ManagingDirector & Whole time Director is detailed below:
The Managerial Remuneration of Managing Director Mr Amit Jain is Rs 200 Lakhs, &Whole time Directors Mr. Arpit Jain is Rs. 100 Lakhs and Mr Sandeep Jain is Rs 100Lakhs w.e.f 1st June, 2023.
None of the employees of the Company has received any remuneration exceeding thelimit as prescribed under section 197 read with rule 5 of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
18. Meetings of the Board and its Committees
During the Financial Year, the Board met on 19 occasions as detailed below. The gapbetween two consecutive Board Meetings was within the limits prescribed under theCompanies Act, 2013.
Sr.
No
Board Meeting
Total Numberof directors ason the date ofmeeting
Attendance
Number ofdirectorsattended
% of attendance
1
01/04/2023
3
100
2
03/04/2023
11/04/2023
4
29/04/2023
5
17/05/2023
6
29/05/2023
7
01/06/2023
8
07/06/2023
9
26/06/2023
10
03/07/2023
11
06/07/2023
12
14/07/2023
13
21/07/2023
14
01/08/2023
15
18/08/2023
66.66
16
31/08/2023
83.33
17
30/10/2023
18
29/11/2023
19
23/02/2024
19. Committee Meeting
Board of Directors of the Company has formed following committees in terms ofrequirements of the Act, the statutorily mandated committees constituted under theprovisions of the Act are Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
The Committees have been mandated to operate within their terms of reference,approved by the Board to focus on the specific issues and ensure expedient resolution ondiverse matters. There was no instance where the Board did not accept therecommendation of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.The composition, committee meeting held, terms of reference and other details of theabove mentioned committees are as follow:
Type ofMeeting
Date of Meeting
Total
Number
of
Membersas on thedate ofmeeting
Director
attended
Management
committee
22/08/2023
13/09/2023
09/10/2023
17/01/2024
06/03/2024
30/03/2024
Audit Committee
30/08/2023
Nomination &
Remuneration
Committee
i
Corporate SocialResponsibility
IPO Committee
20. Remuneration Policy
The Board has framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel, Senior Management and their remuneration.
21. Loan from Directors
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has accepted loans from Mr. Amit Jain,
Mr. Arpit Jain & Mr. Sandeep Jain who were Directors of the Company during the year.
Company has repaid the Loan to Mr. Sandeep Jain within financial year 2023-24.
22. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), we hereby state that:
i) In the preparation of the annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards havebeen followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
ii) Your Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistentlyand made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024 and itsloss for the year ended on that date;
iii) Your Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) Your Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended March31, 2024 on a going concern basis;
v) Your Directors have laid down internal financial controls which are followed by theCompany and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operatingeffectively; and
vi) Your Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
23. Related Party Transactions
The Related Party Transactions that were entered into during the Financial Year 2023-24were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were nomaterially significant Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company withPromoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel, which may have a potential conflict withthe interest of the Company at large.
Details of the Related Party Transactions are given in Form AOC-2 which is enclosed as"Annexure-D."
24. Deposits
Your Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits under Chapter V of the CompaniesAct, 2013, during the Financial Year 2023-24.
25. Auditors
a) Statutory Auditors
The Statutory Auditor, Kevin Shah & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (FRN#144250W), rendered his resignation from the office on 03rd April, 2023 due to pre¬occupation.
Due to the Casual Vacancy caused in the office of the Statutory Auditor, the Board appointedM/S. Mittal & Associates, Chartered accountants, Mumbai (FRN:- 106456W), as the StatutoryAuditor of the Company in the Board Meeting held on 11th April, 2023 and the appointmentwas approved by the Member in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 12th April, 2023.
In view of the above, the Board of Directors of the Company recommended to the membersof the Company the appointment of M/S. Mittal & Associates, Chartered accountants,Mumbai (FRN:- 106456W),) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (five)years commencing from conclusion of 37th Annual General Meeting upto the conclusion ofthe 41st Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2026-2027. TheCompany has received a confirmation letter from M/S. Mittal & Associates to the effect thattheir appointment, if made, will be within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act,2013. Further, they have confirmed that they are not disqualified for appointment as per theprovisions of the Act and they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of theInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Board recommends theirappointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (five) years commencingfrom the Financial Year 2022-23 to 2026-27.
b) Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed KalaAgarwal (C.P. No.: 5356), Company Secretary in Practice, in the Board meeting held on 01stJune, 2023 to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-2024 and their report is Annexure E as part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 134(3)(a) and 92(3] of the Act read with Rule 12(1)of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return as on31s' March, 2024, is placed on the website of the Company at https://arkade.in/financialireporting/
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, provisionsregarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption read with Section 134 (3) (m)of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are notapplicable.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Recordsand Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014; your Company with reference to its ConstructionIndustry is required to maintain the cost records as specified under Section 148 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the said cost records are also required to be audited by thePractising Cost Accountants. Your Company is maintaining all the cost records referredabove.
The Company had appointed S K Agarwal and Associates, Practising Cost Accountants, asthe Cost Auditors for conducting the audit of cost records of the Company for the FinancialYear 2023-24.
During the Financial Year 2022-23, there was no expenditure in foreign currencies in termsof on account of professional fees and payment of Letter of Credit and the Company has notearned any foreign exchange.
There were no significant and material orders passed by any Regulators or Courts orTribunals during the Financial Year 2023-24 impacting the going concern status andCompany's operations in future.
31. Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
In line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace[Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has adopted an Anti-SexualHarassment Policy and has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution ofInternal Complaints Committee [ICC) to redress the complaints received regarding sexualharassment. During the Financial Year 2023-24, no instances were reported for redressal.
32. Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit
Pursuant to sub-rule [8) of rule 9A Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of SecuritiesRules, 2014, As required by the with a view to reconcile the total share capital admittedwith NSDL and CDSL and held in physical form, with the issued and paid-up capital. TheCompany has filed Half yearly Form PAS-6 to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
33. Declaration by Independent Directors & Registration in Independent DirectorsDatabank
All the Independent Directors have given declarations that they continue to meet the criteriaof independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(l)(b) of theSEBI LODR and that they are not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of anySEBI Order or any other such authority. All the Independent Directors have confirmed thatthey are in compliance with Rules 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment andQualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, with respect to registration with the data bank ofIndependent Directors maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
34. Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test
Mrs Neha Huddar, Independent Directors of the Company have passed the Online ProficiencySelf-Assessment Test conducted by Indian Institute of Corporate Affair (IICA). The other 2Independent Director will appear for Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test conducted byIndian Institute of Corporate Affair (IICA)
35. Change in the Nature of Business (if any)
There is no material change in the type of business the Company is carrying.
36. Material Changes and commitments occurred between the end of the Financial Yearand the date of the report
The details of material changes, occurred between the end of the Financial Year and the dateof this report, which may have an effect on the financial position of the Company aredisclosed in the Notes No. 44. In the Restated Financial Statements for the year 2023-24,forming a part of this Annual Report.
There were no other reportable material changes or commitment, occurred between the endof the Financial Year and the date of this report, which may have any effect on the financialposition of the Company.
37.Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India during the Financial Year 2023-24.
38. Details of Fraud.
There were no frauds which are reported to have been committed by Employees or Officersof the Company.
39. Proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
During the year there was no application made or any proceeding pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
40. Details in Respect of Frauds Reported by Auditors Under Sub-Section (12) of Section143 other than those which are Reportable to the Central Government
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under thesecond proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re¬enactments) for the time being in force).
41.General Disclosure
During the year, there were no transactions requiring disclosure or reporting in respect ofmatters relating to:
a) issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
b) issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company underany scheme;
c) raising of funds through preferential allotment or qualified institutions placement;
d) instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
The board of directors expresses its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to employees at alllevels for their hard work, solidarity, cooperation and dedication over the past year. TheBoard expresses its gratitude to customers, shareholders, suppliers, bankers, businesspartners, regulators and government agencies for their continued support.
(Formerly Known as Arkade Developers Pvt. Ltd.)
DIN:00139764 DIN:06899631