As on: Sep 30, 2023 04:25 AM
TO,
THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY
Your Directors are pleased to present the 38th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2022.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Standalone
Consolidated
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS: Standalone
During the period under review, based on Standalone financial statements, the Company has not earned any revenue from operations. Whereas, the Company Loss after Tax stood at Rs. 2,641.64 Lakhs as against Loss after Tax of Rs. 365.72 Lakhs in the previous year.
During the period under review, based on consolidated financial statements, the Company has not earned any Revenue from operations during the year. Whereas, the Company Loss after Tax stood at Rs. 2,679.59 Lakhs as against Loss after Tax of Rs. 401.89 Lakhs in the previous year.
The Company continued to operate in the business of Real Estate on several financial and corporate issues and there was no change in business activities. There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
As required to be reported pursuant to Section 134(3)(q) read with Rule 8(5) (ii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, there is no change in the nature of business carried on by the Company during the financial year 2021-22.
DIVIDEND AND RESERVES:
The Board has not recommended any dividend for Financial Year 2021-22 in view of the current market outlook; and in order to preserve cash.
SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
There was no change in share capital of the Company during the FY 2021-22. The paid up equity share capital of your Company as on 31st March, 2022 was Rs.17,03,46000 /- (Rupees Seventeen crore three lakhs forty six thousands only) divided into 17,03,46000 Equity shares of the face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each. Further, The 10% Non Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of your Company as on 31st March 2022 was 39,45,000 of the face value of Rs. 10/-(Rupees ten only) each and the 1% Non Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of your company as on 31st March 2022 was 20,00,000 of face value of RS.10/-(Rupees ten only) each.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company, as required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as Listing Regulations') and as approved by the Board of Directors, is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report as a Annexure IX.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:-a. that in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2022, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any; b. that the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the company for that period; c. that the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d. the Annual Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis; e. that the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and f. That the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
During the year under review, no employee was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits as prescribed under provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
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The necessary disclosure with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has been appended as Annexure III to this Report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING / OUTGO:
Details regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are stated below: Pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, details regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo for the year under review are as follows:
A. Conservation of Energy a. Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy The Operations of the Company do not consume energy intensively. However, Company continues to implement prudent practices for saving electricity and other energy resources in day-to-day activities. b. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy Though the activities undertaken by the Company are not energy intensive, the Company shall explore alternative sources of energy, as and when the necessity arises.
B. Technology Absorption a. The efforts made towards technology absorption The Company continues to take prudential measures in respect of technology absorption, adaptation and take innovative steps to use the scarce resources effectively. b. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year) Not Applicable
C. The Particulars of Foreign Exchange and Outgo for the year under review are:
The details as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are attached as Annexure IV to this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
As stipulated under Schedule V of SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the report on Management Discussion and Analysis, the report on corporate Governance and requisite Certificate from the Secretarial Auditor i.e- M/s S. Khurana & Associates, Company Secretaries, of the Company confirming Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance are provided in a separate section which forms part of the Annual Report. The Corporate Governance Report for the Financial Year 2021-22 is attached as an AnnexureV. CASH FLOW AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in the same form and manner as mandated by Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and shall be laid before the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have also been prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs forming part of this Annual Report. In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related information of the Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries are available on the Company's website at www.newtimeinfra.in.
DIRECTORS/KMP
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of the independence as prescribed both under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 16 (1)(b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year under review the Board of Directors of the Company was duly constituted. None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The following is the constitution of the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel as on date:
During the period under review, the following changes occurred in the Position of Directors/KMP's of the Company.
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WOMAN DIRECTOR
In terms of the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Ms. Rajiv Kapur Kanika Kapur has been appointed as Independent Woman Director on the Board of the Company.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors furnished a declaration that they meet the criteria of Independence as provided in sub section 6 of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 at the Board meeting held on 13th May, 2022.
Company's policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration, including Criteria for Determining Qualifications, Positive Attributes, Independence of a Director and other Matters provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178. The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration and to develop and recommend to the Board a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines. The policy of the Company on Directors appointment and remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations is available on the Company's website at www.newtimeinfra.in.
Broad terms of reference of the committee inter-alia include: a) To identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed as KMPs and in senior management position in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommend to the Board for their appointment and removal; b) To carry out evaluation of every Director's performance; c) To identify the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director; d) To finalise the remuneration for the Directors, key managerial personnel and senior management personnel; e) To assess the independence of Independent Directors; and f) Such other key issues/matters as may be referred by the Board or as may be necessary in view of the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules thereunder and the SEBI (LODR), whenever applicable. In this context, the committee will also review the framework and processes for motivating and rewarding performance at all levels of the organisation, will review the resulting compensation awards, and will make appropriate proposals for Board approval.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company had approved a Nomination and Remuneration policy containing the criteria for performance evaluation, which was approved and adopted by the Board of Directors. The key features of this policy have also been included in the report. The policy provides for evaluation of the Board and the individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board and Independent Directors. Subsequent to the year under review, the evaluation for the period 2021-22 was completed as per the policy adopted in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act.
The Board's assessment was discussed with the full Board evaluating, amongst other things, the full and common understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Board, contribution towards development of the strategy and ensuring robust and effective risk management, understanding of the operational programmes being managed by the Company, receipt of regular inputs, receipt of reports by the Board on financial matters, budgets and operations services, timely receipt of information with supporting papers, regular monitoring and evaluation of progress towards strategic goals and operational performance, number of Board meetings, committee structures and functioning, etc. The members concluded that the Board was operating in an effective and constructive manner.
DIRECTORS TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION:
The Directors are regularly informed during meetings of the Board and Committees of the activities of the Company, its operations and issues facing in business of offering advisory services on several financial and corporate cases. Considering the long association of the Directors with the Company and their seniority and expertise in their respective areas of specialisation and knowledge of the Companys activities, their training and familiarization were not considered necessary and accordingly no such programmes were conducted.
The Board has framed a Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors to familiarize the Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, etc., through various programmes.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company / business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. A tentative annual calendar of the Board and Committee Meetings is informed to the Directors in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings. The notice of meeting of Directors and Committees is given well in advance to all the Directors of the Company. The agenda of the Board / Committee meetings is circulated not less than 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. The agenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meeting to enable the Directors to take an informed decision.
During the year under review,
08 (Eight) Board Meetings were convened and held on in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Mr. Sanjay Tiku* has resigned from the post of Director of the Company w.e.f-09th March, 2022. Mr. Dheeraj Goel** has resigned from the post of Director of the Company w.e.f-21st May, 2022.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
As stipulated by the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on 14th February, 2022 to review, among other things, the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as whole, evaluation of the performance of the Chairman and the flow of communication between the Board and the management of the Company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Company has constituted the following committees in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations:-
1. Audit Committee;
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee;
All these committees have been established as a part of the best corporate governance practices. There have been no instances where the Board has not accepted any recommendation of the aforesaid committees. The details in respect to the compositions, powers, roles, and terms of reference etc., are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
During the period under review, Company is not required to transfer any Amount or Share to the Investor Equation and Protection fund.
DETAILS OF FRAUD REPORT BY AUDITOR:
As per auditors' report, no fraud u/s 143 (12) reported by the auditor.
AUDITORS:
(I) STATUTORY AUDITORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139(8)(i) and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. SSRA & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 014266N) was appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company for a term of five consecutive years from the conclusion of 36th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held for the Financial Year 2024-25.
However, M/s. SSRA & Co., Chartered Accountants have tendered their Resignation vide Resignation Letter dated 19th July, 2022 from the post of Statutory Auditor of the Company w.e.f-30th July, 2022. The Casual Vacancy caused due to the resignation has been filed by the Board by appointing M/S Chatterjee & Chatterjee, Chartered Accountants as the Statutory Auditor of the Company w.e.f- 26th August, 2022, subject to the approval of shareholders in Annual General Meeting.
However, for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2022, the auditors M/s. SSRA & Co., Chartered Accountants, had not reported any matter under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under Section 134(3) of the Act. Further, the Auditor's Report for Financial Year ended March 31, 2022 does not have any qualifications and adverse remarks and the notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and, therefore, do not call for further clarification.
Further following remarks has be added by Statutory Auditors as an Emphasis of matter;-a) In Note, other current liabilities includes dues of 14 parties' which was to be settled against 100% investment in equity shares of Lotus Buildtech limited' (the wholly owned subsidiary) and the same was authorized in the board meeting dated 15/02/2021 and subsequently the company entered into a Memorandum of understanding among itself and the intended buyers for proposing sale of 48.51% equity shares. However, this proposed settlement is under process as on 31st March 2022 and the formalization of the agreement and manner of disposing the balance 51.49% is underway but to the best of our knowledge it is important for the understanding of the financial users to highlight this information.
BOARD COMMENT: The Board would like to state that the proposed settlement is under process as on date and the formalization of the agreement and manner of disposing the balance 51.49% is underway. b) The Company is in default of filing its financial statements with the Registrar of Companies for the financial Year ended 31st March, 2020 and 31st March 2021.
BOARD COMMENT: Due to subsisting Covid scenario, the Company was not fully operating due to which there was a delay in the filling. However, the Company is making all possible efforts to make good the delay made in fillings and the Company will be more careful in future.
(II) INTERNAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to Provision of Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors on recommendation of Audit Committee has appointed M/S V K P & Associates., Chartered Accountants as an Internal Auditor of Company. Internal Auditors submits their reports on quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.
Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
(III) SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s S. Khurana & Associates, Company Secretaries, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2021-22.
Secretarial Audit Report issued by the M/s. S. Khurana & Associates, Company Secretaries, in Form MR-3 is annexed herewith as Annexure II and forms an integral part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
There are some following qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Secretarial Auditor in their report, on which management comments are as under:+
COST AUDIT AND COST REPORT
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The company has in place Internal Financial Control system, commensurate with size & complexity of its operations to ensure proper recording of financial and operational information & compliance of various internal controls & other regulatory &statutory compliances. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Internal Auditors' comprising of professional Chartered Accountants monitor & evaluate the efficacy of Internal Financial Control system in the company, its compliance with operating system, accounting procedures & policies at all the locations of the company. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective actions taken. Audit plays a key role in providing assurance to the Board of Directors. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
As the Company is not having net worth of rupees five hundred Crores or more, or turnover of rupees one thousand Crores or more or a net profit of rupees five Crores or more during any financial year, the Company is not required to comply with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 with the regard to the formation of the CSR Committee and undertaking of Social Expenditure as required under the said Section.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND JOINT VENTURES:
In accordance with proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 129 of the Companies Act 2013, a statement containing salient features of the Financial Statements of the Company's subsidiaries and the report on their performance and financial position in Form AOC-1 is annexed to the financial statements and forms part of this Annual Report. In accordance with third proviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report of your Company, containing therein its Audited Standalone and the Consolidated Financial Statements has been placed on the website of the Company.
BRANCHES OF THE COMPANY
During the period under review, the Company doesn't have any branch office.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company has formulated a policy on Related Party Transactions for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. The said policy on Related Party Transactions is approved by the Board.
During the year ended on 31st March, 2022, there were no transactions with related parties which qualify as material transactions. In accordance with Section 134(3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties, referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC-2 are attached as Annexure I to this Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY THE COMPANY:
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to Audited Financial Statements.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of provisions of Section 92, 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 is placed on the Company's website and can be accessed at the website of the company i.e-www.newtimeinfra.in.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company recognizes people as its most valuable asset and it has built an open, transparent and meritocratic culture to nature this asset. The company has kept a sharp focus on Employee Engagement. The Company's Human Resources is commensurate with the size, nature and operation of the Company.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has adopted vigil mechanism in the form of Whistle Blower Policy, to deal with instances of fraud or mismanagement, if any, and to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any victimization on rising of concerns of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any, financial statements and reports, etc.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Your Company has an elaborated Risk Management procedure and adopted systematic approach to mitigate risk associated with accomplishment of objectives, operations, revenues and regulations. Your Company believes that this would ensure mitigating steps proactively and help to achieve stated objectives. The entity's objectives can be viewed in the context of four categories Strategic, Operations, Reporting and Compliance. The Risk Management process of the Company focuses on three elements, viz. (1) Risk Assessment; (2) Risk Management; (3) Risk Monitoring.
Audit Committee has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company's enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risk that the organisation faces. The key risks and mitigating actions are also placed before the Audit Committee of the Company. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee. The Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations, including those relating to strengthening of the Company's risk management policies and systems.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The Board of Directors of your Company had approved the Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"). The objective of this policy is to establish the parameters to be considered by the Board of Directors of your Company before declaring or recommending dividend. The Policy is available at the official website of the Company i.e. www.newtimeinfra.in.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE:
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under ESOS.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company operations in future.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and take suitable measures for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. All employees are treated with dignity with a view to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment.
During the financial year under review, there were no complaints reported under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
As required under the Sexual Harassment of women at Workplace (Prohibition, Prevention and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has policy on prevention of Sexual harassment of women at workplace and matters connected therewith.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, cooperation and support received by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, clients, suppliers and business associates.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of the Executives, staff and workers of the Company at all levels and are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors For Newtime Infrastructure Limited