As on: Jun 02, 2023 11:38 AM
Dear Members,
The Board of Directors ("Board") of HKG Limited ("The Company") with immense pleasure present their Report on the business and operations of your company together with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2021.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's performance during the financial year ended 31st March, 2021 is summarized in the following table.
Amount in Lakhs
STATE OF AFFAIRS/ COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, the Company recorded total revenue of Rs. 663.22/- Lakhs against Rs. 93.88/- Lakhs in the previous year. The Company has earned a Net Profit of Rs. 70.83/- Lakhs as compared to loss of Rs. (188.85) Lakhs in the previous year.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors would like to use the profits earned for improving business and hence do not propose any dividend for the financial year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount has been transferred to reserves and the profit for the year has been retained in the profit and loss account.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provision of Section 125 of Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable as the Company did not declare any dividend in the previous years.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there is no change in the Authorised Capital structure of the Company.
During the year under review the Company has;
> Pursuant to the approval of shareholders through Postal Ballotdated 08th June 2021 has sub- dividedthe Authorized Share Capital from1 (One) Equity Share having a face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to 5 (Five) Equity shares of Face Value of Rs. 2/- (Rupee Two Only) each, accordingly the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was Rs. 4,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crores)divided into 2,00,00,000 (Two Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 2/- each.
> Pursuant to the approval of shareholders through Postal Ballot dated 27th February 2021 the authorized share capital increased from Rs.4,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crore only) divided into 2,00,00,000 (Two Crore)Equity Shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two) each to Rs. 14,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fourteen Crores only) divided into 7,00,00,000 (Seven Crore) Equity Shares of Rs.2/- (Rupees Two ) each."
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The securities of the Company are listed on the SME Platform of BSE Limited. Further, the Company has no equity shares carrying differential voting rights.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
During the year under review, your Company has not made any investment, given any loan or guarantee falling within the meaning of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review your company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of Section 73 of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY
During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transactions with related parties which could be considered as material. All transactions entered into with Related Parties as defined under the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year were in the ordinary course of business do not attract the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The related party transactions as approved by the Board are disclosed in ANNEXURE I.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk management is the process of identification, assessment and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor and mitigate/control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events. The company has initiated a process of preparing a comprehensive risk assessment and minimization procedures. The major risks are being identified by the company in areas of operations, financial processes, human resources and statutory compliance.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has always provided a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual especially for women in its premises through various policies and practices. Your company has been actively involved in ensuring that the clients and all the employees are aware of the provisions of the POSH Act and rights thereunder. There was no complaint received by the Company during the financial year 2020-2021 under the aforesaid Act.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR
During the year under review, 10 meetings of the board were held in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards on Board Meeting.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As on 31st March 2021, the Board of the Company consisted of 6 Directors and 2 Key managerial Personnel. Accordingly, the composition of the Board is in conformity with Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations.
The composition of the Board of Directors and Inter-se Relationships amongst Directors is as on 31st March 2021 is summarized below: -
DURING THE YEAR NONE OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
Has held or holds office as a director, including any alternate directorship, in more than twenty companies at the same time and maximum number of directorships in public companies does not exceed ten as per the provision of Section 165 of Company Act, 2013.
Has held or holds office of directorships, including any alternate directorships in more than eight listed entities as per the provision of 17A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Has not serve as an independent director in more than seven listed entities and whole-time director has not serve as an independent director in not more than three listed entities.
Is a Member of more than 10 (ten) Committees and Chairman / Chairperson of more than 5 (five) Committees across all the Indian public limited companies in which he / she is a Director.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is entrusted with the responsibility to supervise the Company's internal controls and financial reporting process. The quorum, power, role and scope are in accordance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions of Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The terms of reference of the committee inter alia include overseeing the Company's financial reporting process and disclosures of financial information. The responsibility of the committee inter alia is to review with the management, the consolidated and standalone quarterly/annual financial statements prior to recommending the same to the Board for its approval.
The committee reviews the reports of the internal and statutory auditors and ensures that adequate follow up action is taken by respective auditors. The management on observations and recommendations made by the respective auditors.
The Audit Committee also assures the Board about the adequate internal control procedures and financial disclosures commensurate with the size of the Company and in conformity with requirements of the new Listing Regulations. The Board has been reviewing the working of the Committee from time to time to bring about greater effectiveness in order to comply with the various requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The committee recommends to the board, the appointment or re-appointment of the statutory auditors and internal auditors of the Corporation and their remuneration. The committee and auditors discuss the nature and scope of audit approves payment of fees for other services rendered by the statutory auditors. The committee also annually reviews with the management the performance of statutory and internal auditors of the Corporation to ensure that an objective, professional and cost-effective relationship is being maintained.
During the financial year 2020-21, the Audit Committee of the Company met 3 times during the year.
The Composition of the Audit Committee is given herein below:
Broad terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as per following:
The role of the audit committee shall include the following:
1 Oversight of the listed entity's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
2 Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the listed entity;
3 Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutory auditors;
4 Reviewing with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's report thereon before submission to the board for approval, with particular reference to:
(a) matters required to be included in the director's responsibility statement to be included in the Board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013;
(b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
(c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management;
(d) significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings;
(e) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements;
(f) disclosure of any related party transactions;(g)modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report;
5 Reviewing with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to the board for approval;
6 Reviewing with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilised for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/prospectus / notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations to the board to take up steps in this matter;
7 Reviewing and monitoring the auditor's independence and performance and effectiveness of audit process;
8 Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the listed entity with related parties;
9 Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
10 Valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity, wherever it is necessary;
11 Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
12 Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and Internal Auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems;
13 Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit;
14 Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on;
15 Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the board;
16 Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
17 To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors, debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors;
18 To review the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
19 Approval of appointment of chief financial officer after assessing the qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
20 Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the audit committee.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The terms of reference of Nomination and Remuneration Committee include the matters specified in Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the committee inter alia include formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and recommend to the board a policy, relating to the remuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel, senior management and other employees of the Company. The committee formulates the criteria for evaluation of the Chairman, independent directors, non-executive directors, the Board as a whole and Board committee.
The committee's function includes identifying persons who are qualified to become directors of the Company, recommending their appointment or re-appointment of the existing directors to the Board, ensuring that such persons meet the relevant criteria prescribed under applicable laws including qualification, area of expertise and experience, track record and integrity and reviewing and approving the remuneration payable to the executive directors of the Company within the overall limits as approved by the shareholders.
During the year under review, the committee met 5 times during the year.
The Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is given herein below:
ROLE OF NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE INTER-ALIA, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
1. Formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and recommend to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees;
2. Devising a policy on Board diversity;
3. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of independent directors and the board of directors;
4. Identifying persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down and recommend to the board of directors their appointment and removal ; and
5. Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the appointment of the independent director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors.Performance Evaluation criteria for Independent Directors:
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and as approved by the Board, the performance of the individual Non-Independent Directors are evaluated annually on basis of criteria such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and competency, fulfillment of functions, ability to function as a team, initiative, availability and attendance, commitment (as a Director), contribution and integrity.
Each individual Independent Director is reviewed, based on the additional criteria of independence and independent views and judgment. Similarly, the performance of the Chairman is evaluated based on the additional criteria such as effectiveness of leadership and ability to steer the meetings, impartiality, commitment (as Chairperson) and ability to keep shareholders' interests in mind.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
REMUNERATION POLICY
The remuneration of directors is recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board in line with the Remuneration Policy of the Company and approved by Board and if required are also approved by the Shareholders and/or the Central Government as the case may be.
The remuneration paid to the Executive Directors is recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors subject to shareholders' approval in the subsequent General Meeting.None of the Independent Directors have any pecuniary relationship with the Company other than the sitting fees received by them for attending the meeting of the Board and/or Committee thereof.Performance evaluation criteria for Independent Directors:
Independent Directors have three key roles to play; those are:
a. Governance
b. Control
c. Guidance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended the guidelines for the evaluation of performance of Independent Directors. This largely includes:The qualification and experience of Independent Directors.
The groundwork the Independent Directors perform before attending the meetings to enable them in giving valuable inputs during meetings. The exposure of Independent Directors in different areas of risks the entity faces and advices from them to mitigate the same.
STAKEHOLDERS' GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee it comprises most independent directors. The mechanisms adopted by the terms of reference of the committee inter alia include reviewing Corporation to redress shareholder, depositor and debenture holder grievances, the status of litigations filed by/against stakeholders of the Corporation and initiatives taken to reduce the quantum of unclaimed dividends. The committee oversees adherence to service standards and standard operating procedures pertaining to investor services. The committee reviews the status of compliances with applicable corporate and securities laws.
During the year under review, the committee met 2 times.
The Composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is given herein below:
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
A separate meeting of the independent directors ("Annual ID Meeting") was convened on 20th March 2021, which reviewed the performance of the Board (as a whole), the Non-Independent Directors and the Chairman. Post the Annual ID Meeting, the collective feedback of each of the Independent Directors was discussed by the Chairperson with the Board covering performance of the Board as a whole, performance of the Non-Independent Directors and performance of the Board Chairman.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and there is no change in their status of Independence. As required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013.
DETAILS OF FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMED IMPARTED TO INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2020-21
On appointment, the concerned Director is issued a Letter of appointment setting out in detail, the terms of appointment, duties, responsibilities and expected time commitments. Each newly appointed Independent Director is taken through an induction and familiarization program including the presentation and interactive session with the Committee Members and other Functional Heads on the Company's finance and other important aspects.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company always places a major thrust on managing its affairs with diligence, transparency, responsibility and accountability thereby upholding the important dictum that an Organization's corporate governance philosophy is directly linked to high performance. The Company understands and respects its fiduciary role and responsibility towards its stakeholders and society at large and strives to serve their interests, resulting in creation of value for all its stakeholders. In terms of Regulation 34 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, furnishing of Corporate Governance Report is not applicable to the company.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The relevant Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) related to the Board Meetings and General Meeting have been complied with by the Company.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has adopted a policy as per Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 for determination of remuneration and the manner of selection of the Board of Directors, CS and CFO & Managing Director and their remuneration.
Criteria for selection of Non-Executive Director.
The Non-Executive Directors shall be of high integrity with relevant expertise and experience in the fields of Service Industry, Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance and Taxation, Law, Governance and General Management.
In case of appointment of independent directors, the committee shall satisfy itself with regard to the criteria of independence of the directors vis-a-vis the company so as to enable the board to discharge its function and duties effectively.
The committee shall ensure that the candidate identified for appointment as a director is not disqualified for appointment under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The committee shall consider the following attributes, whilst recommending to the board the candidature for appointment as director:
Qualification, expertise and experience of the directors in their respective fields;
Personal, professional or business standing;
Diversity of the Board.
In case of re-appointment of Non-Executive Directors, the Board shall take into consideration the performance evaluation of the Directors and their engagement level.
REMUNERATION
The Non-Executive Directors shall not be entitled to receive remuneration except by way of sitting fees, reimbursement of expenses for participation in the board/committee meetings and commission as approved by the Board of Directors. The independent directors of the company shall not be entitled to participate in the Stock Option Scheme of the company. The aggregate commission payable if any to the Non-Executive Directors will be within the statutory limits.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION/APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CS AND CFO
For the purpose of selection of the Managing Director, Executive Director, CS and CFO the Committee shall identify persons of integrity who possess relevant expertise, experience and leadership qualities required for the position. The Committee will also ensure that the incumbent fulfils such other criteria with regard to age and other qualifications as laid down under Companies Act,2013, or other applicable laws.
Remuneration to Managing Director and Executive Director
At the time of appointment or re-appointment, the Executive Director and Managing Director shall be paid such remuneration as may be mutually agreed between the Company (which includes the Committee and the Board of Directors) and the Executive Director/ Managing Director, within the overall limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
The remuneration shall be subject to the approval of the members of the Company in General Meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
REMUNERATION POLICY FOR THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES INCLUDING CFO & CS
In determining the remuneration of Senior Management Employees, the committee shall ensure/consider the following:
The relationship between remuneration and performance benchmark;
The balance between fixed and variable pay reflecting short and long-term performance appropriate to the working of the company and its goals, as mutually agreed.
The policy relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other employees is available on the website of the Company.
BOARD EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
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 Sections 134, 178 and Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. Evaluation was done after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, performance of specific duties, independence, ethics and values, attendance and contribution at meetings etc.
The performance of the Independent Directors was evaluated individually by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the effectiveness and contribution of the Independent Directors.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee members based on the criteria such as the composition of Committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings, etc.
The Board reviewed the performance of the individual Directors on the basis of the contribution of the individual Director during Board and Committee meetings.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, and the performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and nonexecutive directors. The Independent Directors also assessed the quality, frequency and timeliness of flow of information between the Board and the management that is necessary for effective performance.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL WHO WERE APPOINTED, RESIGNED OR RE-DESIGNATED
During the financial year under review:
Mr. HemangHasmukhrai Shah was appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 29th June 2020;
Mr. Meet Paresh Shah was appointed as Executive Director of the Company with effect from 05th August 2020;
Ms. Shikha Mukesh Shahwas appointed as Non-Executive Independent Directorof the Company with effect from 29th October 2020;
Mr. Anmol NimeshSheth was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 09th December 2020;
Mr. DeependraVedprakash Shuklawas appointed as Non-Executive & Non-Independent Directorof the Company with effect from 25th March 2021;
Mr. Yatin Bhupendra Shah resigned as Managing Director of the Company with effect from 29th June 2020;
Mr. Kiran VitthalBhogateresigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 29th June 2020; &
Ms. Sujata Naik resigned as Non-Executive Independent Directorof the Company with effect from 29th October 2020.
DECLARATION BY THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the independent directors of the company have submitted their disclosures to the board that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as independent directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
DIRECTORS 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:
i. In preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii. The directors have 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 ;
iii. The directors have 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;
iv. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. The directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
vi. The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and effective.
Further, there are no more qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the statutory auditor/secretarial auditor in their respective reports.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with Section 134(3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013, an extract of the Annual Return of the company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2021 is enclosed as ANNEXURE II.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act relating to Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable as the Company is having Net worth less than rupees Five Hundred Crore, Turnover less than rupees One Thousand Crore and Net Profit less than rupees Five Crore.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information 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 presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report as ANNEXURE III.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part of this annual report as ANNEXURE IV.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/S Aniket Kulkarni & Associates, Chartered Accountants, resigned as the Statutory Auditors of the Company with effect from 20th March 2021.
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on 20th March 2021 approved appointment of M/S H.M. Shah & Coas the Statutory Auditors of the Company with effect from 20th March 2021 for the financial year2020- 2021 upto the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors, after considering the recommendations of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on 26th September 2020 has recommended the appointment of M/s Mittal Agarwal & Company Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period commencing from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the Sixth consecutive Annual General Meeting.The Company has received a certificate from M/s Mittal Agarwal & Company Chartered Accountants to the effect that the appointment, if made, would be in accordance with limits specified under the Companies Act, 2013.
As required under SEBI Regulations, they have confirmed that they hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.A resolution proposing their appointment, from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the sixth Annual General Meeting of the Company, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Audit Committee and/or Board of Directors and billed progressively, is submitted at the Annual General Meeting for approval of the members.The Board recommends the appointment of M/sMittal Agarwal & Company Chartered Accountants, Chartered Accountants as the Statutory Auditors, for approval of the members.The Report given by M/s. H.M. Shah& Co., Auditors on the financial statements of the Company is part of the Annual Report.Therehasbeennoqualification,reservation,adverseremarkordisclaimergivenbythe Auditors in their Report.
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 Board of Directors of the Company have appointed, M/s Brijesh Shah& Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2020-2021. The Secretarial Audit Report for the year 2020-21 issued by him in the prescribed form MR-3 is attached as ANNEXURE Vto this Report. The said Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer made by the Secretarial Auditor.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
M/s Yogesh Bhuva& Co, Chartered Accountant, Mumbai, was appointed as Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2020-2021.
AUDITORS' REPORT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' REPORT
The statutory auditors' report and secretarial auditors' report do not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks. During the year, the statutory auditor and secretarial auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Companies Act,2013.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. Based on the audit reports your Company undertakes corrective action in their respective areas and strengthens the controls. The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party Transactions policy, Whistle Blower Policy, code of conduct for regulating, monitoring and reporting insider trading and such other procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting and timely preparation of financial information.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the financial year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's operations in the future.
VIGIL MECHANISM
In pursuance of the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations,2015, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The Policy on vigil mechanism i.e whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company's website.
The policy provides for a framework and process, for the employees and directors to report genuine concerns or grievances about leakage of unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI), illegal and unethical behavior to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
(A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: NIL
ii) The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy: NIL
iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipments: NIL
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
i) The efforts made towards technology absorption: NIL
ii) The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution:
Better economy, reduction in emission & clean operation
Optimum efficiency
iii) In case of imported technology (imported during the last year reckoned from the beginning of the financial year): NIL
The details of technology imported: NIL
The year of import: NIL
Whether the technology fully absorbed: NIL
If not fully absorbed , areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof; and: NIL
iv) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development: NIL
(C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
During the year under review, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are as under:-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors place on record their gratitude to the Central Government, various State Governments and Company's Bankers and advisors for the valuable advice, guidance, assistance, cooperation and encouragement they have extended to the Company from time to time. The Directors also take this opportunity to thank the company's customers, suppliers and shareholders for their consistent support to the Company.
We place on record our appreciation of the contribution made by our employees at all levels. Our consistent growth was made possible by their hard work, solidarity, cooperation and support.