As on: Mar 27, 2023 03:36 PM
To the Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting before you the 36th Boards' Report of the Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2022.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS:
The performance during the period ended 31st March, 2022 has been as under:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
DIVIDEND
The Directors are pleased to recommend a Dividend of 10% i.e; Re. 1.00 per share on the Paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company in respect of the financial year 2021-22. The total outgo on account of dividend, stands at Rs. 84,00,000/- for which necessary provision has been made in the accounts.
Pursuant to Finance Act 2020, dividend income will be taxable in the hands of shareholders w.e.f. April 1, 2020 and the Company is required to deduct tax at source from dividend paid to shareholders at the prescribed rates. For the prescribed rates for various categories, the shareholders are requested to refer to the Finance Act, 2020 and amendments thereof. The shareholders are requested to update their PAN with the Company/ KFin Technologies Limited (incase of shares held in physical mode) and depositories (in case of shares held in demat mode).
A Resident individual shareholder with PAN and who is not liable to pay income tax can submit a yearly declaration in Form No. 15G/15H, to avail the benefit of non-deduction of tax at source by email to sabita@bnrsecurities.com by 11:59 p.m.IST on 21.07.2022. Shareholders are requested to note that in case their PAN is not registered, the tax will be deducted at a higher rate of 20%.
Non-resident shareholders can avail beneficial rates under tax treaty between India and their country of residence, subject to providing necessary documents i.e. No Permanent Establishment and Beneficial Ownership Declaration, Tax Residency Certificate, Form 10F, any other document which may be required to avail the tax treaty benefits by sending an email to sabita@bnrsecurities.com . The aforesaid declarations and documents need to be submitted by the shareholders by11:59 p.m. IST on 15.07.2022.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year under review on consolidated basis was Rs. 4322.27 lakhs as against Rs. 3311.53 lakhs for the previous financial year. The company recorded a net profit of Rs. 500.70 Lakhs for the financial year 2021-22 as against the net profit of Rs. 363.69 lakhs for the previous year.
On Standalone basis, the total revenue of the Company for the financial year 2021-22 was Rs. 4237.28 lakhs as against Rs. 3231.24 Lakhs for the previous financial year. The net profit for the financial year 2021-22 is Rs. 467.31 as against the net profit of Rs. 345.33 lakhs for the previous year.
During the period under review and the date of Board's Report there was no change in the nature of Business.
BUSINESS UPDATE AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
The information on Company's affairs and related aspects is provided under Management Discussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared, inter-alia, in compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and forms part of this Report.
RESERVES:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (j) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company has not proposed to transfer any amount to general reserves account of the company during the year under review.
The Closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of the Company as at March 31st 2022 is Rs. 24,71,29,996/-
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the period under review and the date of Board's Report there was no change in the nature of Business.However, the Board at its meeting held on 18.05.2022 approved to establish two new business verticals namely Merchant Banking division and Alternate Investment Fund subject to obtaining the necessary approval(s) from statutory authority(ies).
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
Therewere no material changes and commitments affecting financial position of the company between 31st March and the date of Board's Report. (i.e. 18.05.2022)
REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under review.
AUTHORISED AND PAID UP CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
The Authorized Share Capital of your Company was increased from Rs. 6,00,00,000 (Rupees Six Crores only) to Rs. 12,00,00,000 (Rupees Twelve Crores only) during the year under review.
Consequent to the above, the Authorized Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2022 stood at Rs. 12,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Crores only) divided into 1,20,00,000 (One Crore Twenty Lakhs only) equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
FURTHER ISSUE OF SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, your Company made the allotment of 33,60,000 equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- each of company for cash at a price of Rs. 22/- per equity share (including a share premium of Rs. 12/- per equity share aggregating upto Rs. 739.20 lakhs in the ratio of Two (2) Equity Share for every Three (3) fully paid-up Equity Share held by the Equity Shareholders on the Record Date ( i.e. December 17, 2021 on rights basis).
Consequent to the above allotments, the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of your Company as on 31st March 2022 stood at Rs. 8,40,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Crores Forty Lakhs only) divided into 84,00,000 (Eighty Four Lakhs) equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
DEVIATIONS, IF ANY OBSERVED ON FUNDS RAISED THROUGH FURTHER ISSUES.
The proceeds of the rights issue were utilised towards the intended purposes as mentioned in the offer document. There is no deviation in use of proceeds from the objects stated in the Offer document for rights issue.
INVESTOR EDUCTION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, the Company is obliged to transfer dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the declaration to the credit of the Investor education and Protection Fund established by the Central Government. Accordingly, the Members are hereby informed that the 7 years period for payment of the dividend pertaining to financial year 2014-15 will expire on 17.07.2022 and thereafter the amount standing to the credit in the said account will be transferred to the "Investor Education and Protection Fund" of the Central Government.
The details of Dividend of earlier years remain unclaimed by the shareholders as on 31.03.2022 are as given below:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 124 of Companies Act, 2013, the unclaimed dividend within the last date mentioned for the respective years, will be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by Government of India pursuant to Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
TRANSFER OF SHARES AND UNPAID/UNCLAIMED AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, an amount of Rs. 2,54,979 /- pertaining to unpaid and unclaimed dividend for the financial year 2013-14 has been transferred to IEPF during the year under report. Further, 13025 shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years have also been transferred to IEPF.
Before effecting transfer of shares to IEPF, company has informed all such members, whose shares were liable to be transferred to IEPF during financial year 2021-22 through letters and newspaper publication.
The details of dividend and shares transferred to IEPF, unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company and procedure for claiming the dividend and shares from IEPF Authority are available on the website of the Company at the link: www.bnrsecurities.com and also on the website of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority i.e. www.iepf.gov.in.
The last date for claiming dividend declared during financial year 2015-16 for the financial year is 17.07.2022 and remained unpaid is Rs. 315,652/-. Members may forward their claims for unclaimed dividend to the Company's RTA before they are due to be transferred to IEPF. No claim shall lie against the Company in respect of the dividend/shares so transferred.
DETAILS OF THE NODAL OFFICER
The Company has designated Ms. Sabitha Reddy as a Nodal Officer for the purpose of IEPF.
DIRECTORS OR KMP APPOINTED OR RESIGNED.
Mr. Chetan Rathi retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. A resolution seeking shareholders' approval for his re-appointment along with other required details forms part of the Notice.
In continuation of his term Mr. Hari Narayan Rathi, Managing Director attaining the age of 70 years in November, 2023, the Board of directors upon recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved to continue his directorship subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing General Meeting.
As required under regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015, brief particulars of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointment are given as under: -
DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS
The Company has received declarations from Mr. Laxminiwas Sharma, Mr. K. Harish Chandra Prasad and Mrs. Shanti Sree Bolleni, Independent directors of the company to the effect that they are meeting the criteria of independence as provided in Sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under regulation 16(1)(b) read with regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied Company's Code of Conduct.In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee(s).
BOARD MEETINGS:
The Board of Directors duly met Six (6) times on 25.05.2021, 11.08.2021, 24.09.2021, 11.11.2021, 30.11.2021 and 12.02.2022 and in respect of which meetings, proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the purpose.
BOARD EVALUATION:
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of 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 committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors was conducted on 12.02.2022 to evaluate theperformance of non-independent directors, the board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of executive directors and nonexecutive directors.
The Board reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014 :
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure1 to this Report.
The Statement containing the particulars of employees as required under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(2) and other applicable rules (if any) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this report. In terms of section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the said annexure is open for inspection at the registered office of the Company during the working hours. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company.
RATIO OF REMUNERATION TO EACH DIRECTOR:
Under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014 read with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 a remuneration ratio of 9:1 is being paid to Mr. Chetan Rathi, Whole-Time director of the Company and a ratio of 11:1 is being paid to Mr. Hari Narayan Rathi, Managing Director of the Company.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) 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 and loss of the company for that period;
(c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) 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.
(f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
Your Company has well established procedures for internal control across its various locations, commensurate with its size and operations. The organization is adequately staffed with qualified and experienced personnel for implementing and monitoring the internal control environment.
The internal audit function is adequately resourced commensurate with the operations of the Company and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
NO FRAUDS REPORTED BY STATUTORY AUDITORS
During the Financial Year 2021-22, the Auditors have 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) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
CEO/ CFO CERTIFICATION:
The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer Certification on the financial statements u/r regulation 17 (8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 for the year 2021-2022 is annexed in this Annual Report.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE / FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARIES / ASSOCIATES/ JOINT VENTURES:
M/s. B N Rathi Comtrade Private Limited and M/s B N Rathi Industries Private Limited are whollyowned subsidiaries of the Company have made an income of Rs. 84.42 lakhs with a profit of Rs. 33.20 lakhs and Income of Rs. 0.96 lakhs with a profit of Rs. 0.19 lakhs respectively.
As per the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiary companies is prepared in Form AOC-1 and is attached as Annexure -2 and forms part of this report.
NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR.
There have been no companies which have become or ceased to be the subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies during the year.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as the Listing Regulations') and Section 129 of the Companies Act,
2013, the Consolidated Financial Statements which have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) forms part of this Annual Report.
DETAILS RELATING TO DEPOSITS, COVERING THE FOLLOWING:
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2022 and as such, no amount of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
DETAILS OF DEPOSITS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT:
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2022, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated 22nd January 2019 amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 for outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
The Company complied with this requirement within the prescribed timelines.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The company has not given loans, Guarantees or made any investments attracting the provisions of sec. 186 of Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
The Company has been availing facilities of Credit and Guarantee as and when required, for the business of the Company, from banks. Personal Guarantees were given by Mr. Hari Narayan Rathi, Managing Director and Mr. Chetan Rathi, Whole-time Director without any consideration for obtaining Bank Guarantees.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. During the financial year 2021-22, there were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
In line with the provisions of Section 177 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, omnibus approval for the estimated value of transactions with the related parties for the financial year is obtained from the Audit Committee. The transactions with the related parties are routine and repetitive in nature
The summary statement of transactions entered into with the related parties pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The summary statements are supported by an independent audit report certifying that the transactions are at an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business
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 is annexed herewith as Annexure-3 to this report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE OUTGO:
The required information as per Sec.134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act 2013 is provided hereunder:
A. Conservation of Energy: Your Company's operations are not energy intensive. Adequate measures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using energy efficient computers and purchase of energy efficient equipment.
B. Technology Absorption: All the Factors mentioned in Rule 8 (3)(b) Technology absorption are not applicable to the Company.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out Go:
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL
Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL
COMMITTEES:
(I). AUDIT COMMITTEE: The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 18(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchanges read with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this report.
(II). NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 19(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchanges read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this report.
(III). STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE: The Stakeholders Relationship
Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations with the Stock Exchanges read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this report.
COMPOSITION OF CSR COMMITTEE AND CONTENTS OF CSR POLICY:
Since the Company does not have the net worth of Rs. 500 Crore or more, or turnover of Rs. 1000 Crore or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crore or more during the financial year, section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable and hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations. The Company promotes ethical behaviour and has put in place a mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-blower policy under which the employees are free to report violations of applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct. Employees may report their genuine concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During the year under review, no employee was denied access to the Audit Committee.
Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company for directors and employees to report genuine concerns pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The same has been placed on the website of the Company www.bnrsecurities.com.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators /courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS REPORT:
At the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on 10.08.2019, the members of the company approved the appointment of M/s. Seshachalam & Co, chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors of the company for the term of five years from the financial year 2019-20 onwards on such terms and conditions and remuneration as may be decided by the Board. M/s Seshachalam & Co will continue as statutory auditors of the company till the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting.
The Auditors' Report for fiscal 2022 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Auditors' Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report. The Company has received audit report with unmodified opinion for both Standalone and Consolidated audited financial results of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2022 from the statutory auditors of the Company.
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, based upon the recommendations of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s. S.S. Reddy & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (CP No. 7478) as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the Secretarial Audit for financial year ended March 31, 2022.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. S.S. Reddy & Associates, Company Secretaries (CP No. 7478) for the financial year ended March 31, 2022. The Report given by the Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as Annexure- 4 and forms integral part of this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
INTERNAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014; during the year under review the Internal Audit of the functions and activities of the
Company was undertaken by the Internal Auditor of the Company on quarterly basis by M/s Penmetsa & Associates., the Internal Auditor of the Company.
Deviations are reviewed periodically and due compliance ensured. Summary of Significant Audit Observations along with recommendations and its implementations are reviewed by the Audit Committee and concerns, if any, are reported to Board. There were no adverse remarks or qualification on accounts of the Company from the Internal Auditor.
The Board has re-appointed by M/s Penmetsa & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as Internal Auditors for the Financial Year 2022-23.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Declaration by the Company
The Company has issued a certificate to its Directors, confirming that it has not made any default under Section 164(2) of the Act, as on March 31, 2022.
ANNUAL RETURN:
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return is uploaded on website of the Company www.bnrsecurities.com
DISCLOSURE ABOUT COST AUDIT:
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management discussion and analysis report for the year under review as stipulated under Regulation 34 (e) read with schedule V, Part B of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 is annexed herewith as Annexure- 5 to this report.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES:
The Company familiarises its Independent Directors on their appointment as such on the Board with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, etc. through familiarisation programme. The Company also conducts orientation programme upon induction of new Directors, as well as other initiatives to update the Directors on a continuing basis. The familiarisation programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the Company's website www.bnrsecurities.com
INSURANCE:
The properties and assets of your Company are adequately insured.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION:
During the year the paid-up capital of the Company is increased from 5,04,00,000 lacs to 8,40,00,000 due to which the Net worth of the Company has been increased to approximately Rs. 33.11 Crores as on 31.03.2022,Since the net worth of the company is more than 25 crores the corporate governance is applicable to the Company.
The Certificate(s) issued by M/s S.S Reddy & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, pertaining to compliance of Corporate Governance' conditions as applicable to the Company and no Disqualification/ Debarment of its Directors from holding Directorship in the Company is annexed to Corporate Governance Report vide Annexure 6 respectively.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect the independence of the Directors.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION (3) OF SECTION 178:
The assessment and appointment of Members to the Board is based on a combination of criterion that includes ethics, personal and professional stature, domain expertise, gender diversity and specific qualification required for the position. The potential Board Member is also assessed on the basis of independence criteria defined in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 27 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board adopted a remuneration policy for Directors, Key Management Personnel (KMPs) and Senior Management. The Policy is attached as part of Corporate Governance Report. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 and the applicable Securities laws. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading, is available on our website (www.bnrsecurities.com).
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace.
This is in line with provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act') and the Rules made thereunder. With the objective of providing a safe working environment, all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The policy is available on the website at www. bnrathisecurities.com
As per the requirement of the POSH Act and Rules made thereunder, the Company has constituted an Internal Committee at all its locations known as the Prevention of Sexual
Harassment (POSH) Committees, to inquire and redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. During the year under review, there were no Complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
The committee was reconsituted on 14.02.2022 with the following members:
Committee:
All employees are covered under this policy. During the year 2021-22, there were no complaints received by the Committee.
Other Disclosures:
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:
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 under any scheme save and except ESOS referred to in this Report.
c. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the overwhelming co-operation and assistance received from the investors, customers, business associates, bankers, vendors, as well as regulatory and governmental authorities. Your Directors also thanks the employees at all levels, who through their dedication, co-operation, support and smart work have enabled the company to achieve a moderate growth and is determined to poise a rapid and remarkable growth in the year to come.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of business constituents, banks and other financial institutions and shareholders of the Company, SEBI, BSE, NSE, MCX, NSDL, CDSL, ICICI Bank etc. for their continued support for the growth of the Company.