Your Directors are hereby presenting the 19th Directors’ Report of the Company together with the Standalone & ConsolidatedAudited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & RESULTS:
Financial Results
The Company’s financial performance on Standalone & Consolidated basis during the year ended on March 31,2025 ascompared to the previous financial year, is summarized as below:
Particulars
Amount (' in Million)
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
6,656.25
5,989.89
40,254.98
32,878.87
Other income
187.22
224.17
132.73
96.38
Profit before depreciation and amortisationexpense, finance costs, exceptional items and tax
1,096.54
1,203.05
2,349.10
2,272.08
Less: Depreciation and amortisation expense
422.48
338.95
1,309.39
1,013.13
Profit before finance costs, exceptional items andtax
674.06
864.10
1,039.71
1,258.95
Less: Finance costs
117.89
89.73
740.92
534.69
Profit before exceptional items and tax
556.17
774.37
298.79
724.26
Less: Exceptional items
8.87
384.55
46.46
28.81
Profit before tax
54730
389.82
252.53
695.45
Less: Tax expense
120.84
84.80
79.16
123.22
Profit for the year
426.46
305.02
173.37
572.23
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
9.67
0.17
10.68
0.86
Total Comprehensive income for the year
436.13
305.19
184.05
573.09
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests
-
13.99
12.17
Owners of the Parent
170.06
560.92
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss broughtforward
1,593.94
1,387.73
1,772.70
1,318.26
Add: Profit for the year
159.32
560.05
Add: Transfer to retained earnings on exercise ofESOP during the year
4.22
53.38
Add: Remeasurement loss of defined benefit plans forthe year
0.56
1.63
0.87
Less: Payment of dividend
62.00
90.67
Less: Transfer of loss arised on disposal of investmentdesignated at FVTOCI to retained earnings
61.69
69.19
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
1,963.18
1,875.87
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 forms partof the Annual Report. As per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placedseparate Audited statement of accounts of the Company and its Subsidiaries on its website: https://www.grouplandmark.in/investor-relations /and a copy of audited financial statements of its Subsidiaries will be provided to shareholders upontheir request.
2. COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, considering the
standalone performance of the Company, the total*proforma revenue from operations has increased to' 20,113 Million from ' 17,579 Million. Whereas, thetotal reported revenue from operations has increasedto ' 6,656 Million from ^ 5,990 Million. The Companyearned Profit before Tax (before exceptional items) of^ 556 Million as compared to ^ 774 Million of previousyear. The Company earned a profit after tax of ' 426Million as compared to ' 305 Million of previous year.
consolidated performance of the Company, the total*proforma revenue from operations has increased to^ 56,261 Million from ^ 46,554 Million. Whereas, thereported total revenue from operations is ^ 40,255Million as compared to ^ 32,879 Million of previousyear. The Consolidated Profit before Tax (beforeexceptional items) is ^ 299 Million as compared to^ 724 Million of previous year. The Consolidated profitafter tax is ^ 173 Million as compared to ^ 572 Millionof the previous year.
India’s automotive sector posted steady growth in2024-25, strengthened by firm consumer demand,policy continuity, and favourable macroeconomicindicators. The passenger vehicle market saw agrowth of 4.87%, supported by improved supplyavailability, increased access to financing, and abroader rural footprint. India’s luxury car marketsustained its growth momentum in 2024, with salesreaching a record 51,500 units, a 6% increase overthe previous year and more than double the 20,500units sold in 2020.
Landmark opened 23 new outlets during the year,signalling strong execution and planning rigour. Theseinvestments were fully funded through internal cashflows, reinforcing the Company’s disciplined approachto growth. While the top line expanded strongly,reported profitability was temporarily impacted byupfronting of costs associated with strategic capacityexpansion, capability building, and related accountingadjustments. These costs largely non-recurring orearly-phase in nature were incurred to support theoperational ramp-up of newly opened facilities and areexpected to normalise as the revenue base scales.Higher depreciation and finance costs arising fromthese investments also influenced the year’s reportedearnings.
Consolidated EBITDA grew modestly by 3.4% to ^2,349 million. Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ^ 173million, compared to ^ 572 million in 2023-24, reflecting
the effect of front-loading of expenses and certain one¬time adjustments. Importantly, the Company reporteda Cash PAT of ^ 838 million in 2024-25, supportedby a strong net operating cash flow of approximately^ 1,520 million, its highest since listing. Thisunderscores the business’s ability to generate healthyinternal accruals even in an investment-intensive year.
Landmark Cars has effectively balanced rapid growthwith measured financial discipline. The Company’stargeted investments, rigorous cost control, andconsistent focus on profitability continue to reinforceits financial resilience, positioning it strongly forsustained value creation in India’s evolving premiumand luxury automotive sector.
With a sharper focus on operational efficiency,a growing premium mix, and the ramp-up of itsexpanded network, the Company is well-positionedfor sustainable value creation.
Note: The proforma revenue from operations aboveincludes the revenue from sale of cars throughMercedes-Benz cars under agency model. Underthe agency agreement, customers now place ordersthrough company directly to M/s. Mercedes-BenzIndia Private Limited on which Landmark Cars Limited 63
and Landmark Cars (East) Private Limited earnscommission on each sale of Mercedes-Benz cars.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May29, 2025 have recommended to the shareholders afinal dividend of ' 0.50/- (or 10%) per share for thefinancial year ended on March 31,2025 .
In accordance with Regulation 43A of the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(“the Listing Regulations”), the Board of Directorsof the Company have adopted a Dividend Policy(“Policy”) which endeavours for fairness, consistencyand sustainability while distributing profits to theshareholders. Dividend payout is in accordancewith the Policy which is available on the website ofthe Company i.e.,: https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Dividend-Policy.pdf
4. UNPAID DIVIDEND & IEPF
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016(“the IEPF Rules”), all unpaid or unclaimed dividendsare required to be transferred by the Company to theIEPF; established by the Government of India, after
completion of 7(seven) years. Further, according tothe IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has notbeen paid or claimed by the shareholders for 7(seven)consecutive years or more shall also be transferred tothe demat account of the IEPF Authority.
However, your Company did not have any funds lyingunpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7(seven) yearsin Unpaid Dividend Account. Therefore, there wereno funds which were required to be transferred toInvestor Education and Protection fund (IEPF).
5. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ANY CHANGESTHEREIN
The Company continues to be engaged in luxuryand premium automotive retail business in Indiawith dealerships for Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jeep,Volkswagen, BYD, Renault, Mahindra & Mahindra andMG Motors. During the year, it has also commencedthe dealerships of Citroen and Kia. The Company alsohas a commercial vehicle dealership of Ashok Leylandin India and has presence across the automotive retailvalue chain, including sales of new vehicles, after¬sales service and repairs (including sales of spareparts, lubricants and accessories), sales of pre-ownedpassenger vehicles and facilitation of the sales ofthird-party financial and insurance products.
During the year under review, there has been nochange in the nature of business of the Company.
6. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, there was no amounttransferred to any of the reserves by the Company.
7 REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES,ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company has been carrying on its operationsthrough its wholly owned subsidiaries (WOS) andsubsidiary company as detailed below:
As on March 31,2025, The Company has 11 (Eleven)subsidiaries carrying on the business of (11) brandswhich are stated as follows:
1. Landmark Automobiles Limited
2. Landmark Lifestyle Cars Private Limited
3. Automark Motors Limited (Formerly known asAutomark Motors Private Limited)
4. Landmark Cars (East) Private Limited
5. Benchmark Motors Private Limited
6. Watermark Cars Private Limited
7. Landmark Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
8. MotorOne India Private Limited
9. Aeromark Cars Private Limited
10. Landmark Mobility Private Limited
11. Landmark Premium Cars Private Limited
During the year under review, the performance andfinancial position / salient features of the financialstatement of each of the subsidiaries for the financialyear ended March 31, 2025 and their contribution tothe overall performance of the Company and also thedetails of companies which have become or ceasedas subsidiary, associates and joint ventures, duringthe year under review, if applicable, is stated inForm AOC-1 annexed herewith as “ANNEXURE V”.
Apart from the abovementioned information, as onMarch 31, 2025 the Company does not have anyother subsidiaries or associates or joint ventures.
The Company has formulated a policy on identificationof material subsidiaries in line with Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and the same isplaced on the Company’s website at :
https://storage.googleapis.comlandmarkwebsite398707. appspot.commedia/investorrelationship/Policy%20for%2Determining%20Material%20Subsidiaries.pdf.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136of the Act, the Standalone Financial Statements ofthe Company, Consolidated Financial Statementsof the Company along with relevant documents andseparate audited Financial Statements in respect ofsubsidiaries are available on the Company’s website.(https://www.grouplandmark.in/investor-relation.html)
8. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has notaccepted or renewed any amount falling within thepurview of provisions of Section 73 of the CompaniesAct 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies(Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014. Hence, therequirement for furnishing of details relating todeposits covered under Chapter V of the Act or thedetails of deposits which are not in compliance withthe Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.
9. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTWITH RELATED PARTIES
All the related party transactions are entered on arm’slength basis, in the ordinary course of business andare in compliance with the applicable provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR)Regulations. There are no materially significantrelated party transactions made by the Company with
Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personneletc., which may have potential conflict with theinterest of the Company at large or which warrantsthe approval of the shareholders. Accordingly, notransactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 interms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However,the details of the transactions with Related Party areprovided in the Company’s financial statements inaccordance with the Accounting Standards.
All Related Party Transactions are presented beforethe Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approvalis obtained for the transactions which are foreseenand repetitive in nature. A statement of all related partytransactions is presented before the Audit Committeeon a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value andterms and conditions of the transactions.
The Company has developed a Policy on RelatedParty Transactions for the purpose of identificationand monitoring of such transactions and the policy onRelated Party Transactions as approved by the Boardis uploaded on the website of the Company and theweb link:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/
Related-Party-Transactions-Policy.pdf
10. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
The operations of the Company are not energy intensiveas it does not own any manufacturing facility. However,adequate measures for conservation of energy, usageof alternate sources of energy and investments forenergy conservation, wherever required have beentaken by the Company. The Company makes all theefforts towards conservation of energy, protection ofenvironment and ensuring safety. The Company hasnot absorbed any technology.
The particulars as required under the provisions ofSection 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 in respect of conservation of energy, technologyabsorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo etc.are stated in “ANNEXURE I” which forms part of thisReport.
11. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) andSection 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the copy ofAnnual Return of the Company as on March 31,2025is uploaded on the website of the Company at the
following web address: https://www.grouplandmark.in/investor-relations/
12. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no changein the authorised share capital of the Company. TheAuthorised share capital of the Company as on March31,2025 is stated as below:-
A. Authorised Share Capital
The Authorised share capital of the Company is' 27,05,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Seven CroresFive Lacs Only) comprising of 5,37,00,000(Five Crores Thirty-Seven Lacs) Equity Shares of' 5 each and 4,00,000 (Four Lacs) RedeemablePreference Shares of ' 5 each.
B. Issued, subscribed and paid up share capital
During the period under review, the Companyhas allotted 81,628 equity shares of face value of' 5/- each pursuant to the exercise of options byeligible employees under Landmark Cars LimitedEmployee Stock Option Scheme, 2018.
Accordingly as on March 31, 2025, the issued,subscribed and paid-up Share Capital of the 6Company is ' 20,68,74,550 comprising of —4,13,74,910 Equity Shares of ' 5/- each fullypaid-up.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OFSECRETARIAL STANDARD 1 AND SECRETARIALSTANDARD 2
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Companyis in compliance with the Secretarial Standards issuedby the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)with respect to Meetings of Board of Directors andGeneral Meetings and such systems were adequateand operating effectively.
14. PARTICULARS OF INVESTMENTS, LOANS,GUARANTEES AND SECURITIES
The particulars of Investments, Loans, Guaranteesand Securities covered under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) have been disclosedin the financial statements provided in this AnnualReport.
15. PROMOTERS
As on March 31, 2025, the Promoter & PromoterGroup holding in the Company was its 51.56% asper shareholding pattern on BSE website of theCompany’s subscribed, issued & paid-up Equity Share
Capital. The members may note that the shareholdingand other details of Promoter & Promoter Group hasbeen provided in the Annual Return.
16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THECOMPANY
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, nomaterial changes and commitments which couldaffect the Company’s financial position have occurredbetween the end of the financial year of the Companyand date of this report.
The members may note that a new brand dealershipnamed Citroen has been introduced under theCompany’s wholly owned subsidiary, LandmarkLifestyle Cars Private Limited.
17. DISCLOSURE OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Internal Financial Controls with reference tofinancial statements as designed and implementedby the Company are adequate. During the year underreview, no material or serious observation has beenreceived from the Statutory Auditors of the Companyfor inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Your Company has a robust Internal Audit mechanism,conducted as per pre-approved calendar. Basis theaudit, Internal auditor periodically report on the Designdeficiency and Operational inefficiency, if any, apartfrom recommending further improvement measures,to accomplish the Company objectives moreefficiently. The observations and agreed action plansare presented quarterly, to the Audit Committee thatreviews the adequacy of the controls implemented bythe Management.
18. MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEYMANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
a) Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company is abalanced one with an optimum mix of Executiveand Non-Executive Directors. The Directorshave shown active participation at the boardand committee meetings, which enhances thetransparency and adds value to their decisionmaking. The Board of the Company is headedby the Chairman. The Chairman takes thestrategic decisions, frames the policy guidelinesand extends wholehearted support to ExecutiveDirectors, business heads and associates.
The Board of Directors of the Company as onMarch 31,2025, are as follows:
Name of theDirector
Designation
DIN
Mr. Sanjay Thakker
Chairman and
Executive
Director
00156093
Mr. Paras Somani
Whole-time
02742256
Mr. AryamanThakker
07625409
Mr. ManishChokhani
Independent
00204011
Mr. Gautam Trivedi
02647162
Ms. Sucheta Shah
00322403
Mr. Mahesh Sarda
00023776
None of the Directors of the Company, aredisqualified under the provisions of theCompanies Act.
Retirement by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Act,none of the Independent Directors are liable toretire by rotation.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of theCompanies Act, 2013, Mr. Aryaman Thakker,Executive Director, is liable to retire by rotation atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting and beingeligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Thesaid Director is not disqualified from being re¬appointed as a Director of a Company as per thedisclosure received from him pursuant to Section164 (1) and (2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Yourdirectors recommend his re-appointment.
b) Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there is no changein the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of theCompany and as on March 31,2025, the KMP ofthe Company are as follows:
Name
Date oforiginalappointment
Mr. ParasSomani
July 01,2006
Mr. Amol Raje
Company
Secretary
February 01,2021
Mr. Surendra
Chief
May 09, 2018
Agarwal
Financial
Officer
c) Declaration by Independent Directors
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and otherapplicable regulations if any (i) Mr. ManishChokhani (ii) Mr. Gautam Trivedi (iii) Ms. SuchetaShah (iv) Mr. Mahesh Sarda are the IndependentDirectors of the Company as on date of thisreport.
As required under Section 149(7) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements),(Amendment) Regulations, 2018, theIndependent Directors have given the necessarydeclaration that they meet the criteria ofindependence laid down under Section 149(6)of the Companies Act, 2013 and do not sufferfrom any disqualifications specified under the
Act. Such declarations include the confirmationto the effect that the Independent Directors haveincluded their names in the Database maintainedby the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs andthey have paid the necessary fees for the saidregistration and shall renew the registrationtimely.
d) Remuneration / Commission drawn fromHolding / Subsidiary Company
During the year under review, no director hasdrawn remuneration or commission from any ofits subsidiary Company.
e) Statement regarding opinion of the Board withregard to Integrity, Expertise and Experience(including the proficiency) of the IndependentDirectors appointed during the year:
The Board of Directors have evaluated theIndependent Directors appointed during the year2024-25 and opined that the integrity, expertiseand experience (including proficiency) of theIndependent Directors is satisfactory.
19. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES
a) Board meetings
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 4(Four) times in accordance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder,the details of the same are as mentioned below:-
Name of the Director
May 23,2024
August 13,2024
November 11,2024
February 12,2025
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Mr. Aryaman Thakker
Mr. Manish Chokhani
Mrs. Sucheta Shah
s:- Present at the meeting
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate andoperating effectively.
b) Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is duly constituted in accordance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time readwith Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015. It adheres to the terms of reference which is prepared incompliance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
During the year under review, the Audit Committee met 4 (Four) times the details of the audit committee constitution& its meeting are as mentioned under:-
Name of the Member
May 23, 2024
November11,2024
Chairperson &Independent Director
s
Member & IndependentDirector
s :- Present at the meeting
The scope and terms of reference of the Audit Committee have been framed in accordance with the Act read withSEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company had accepted all the recommendations of theCommittee and no personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee.
c) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is constituted in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act,2013 and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 amended from time to timeread with Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013,formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of aDirector and policy relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The Policyis available on the Website of the Company at https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
During the year under review, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee has met 3(three) times and The detailsof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee constitution & its meetings are as mentioned under:-
May 18,2024
Chairperson & Independent Director
Member & Independent Director
Member & Executive Director
d) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee is constituted in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013read with Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (5) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013,formulated the policy setting out the which shall specifically look into various aspects of interest of shareholders,debenture holders and other security holders. SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) across itsdifferent clauses, customarily emphasis on the duty of the Board to be carried out in the best interest of stakeholders.The Policy is available on the Website of the Company at:- https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Stakeholders-Relationship-and-Share-Transfer-Policy.pdf
During the year under review, the Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee has met 1 (one) time.
The Company has resolved all the complaints received from the Shareholders. There was no complaint pending ason March 31,2025.
The details of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee constitution & its meeting are as mentioned below :-
s: Present at the meeting
e) Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management Committee is constituted in accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations2015.
During the year under review, the Risk Management Committee has met 2 (Two) times. The details of the RiskManagement Committee constitution and its meeting are as mentioned under:-
May
22, 2024
December18, 2024
Mr. Surendra Kumar Agarwal
Member & Chief Financial Officer
s : Present at the meeting
f) Independent Directors’ meeting
The Company in compliance with Clause VII of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations , 2015; the Independent Directors Meetingof the Company was held on March 13, 2025. Independent Directors Meeting considered the performance ofNon-Independent Directors and Board as a whole, reviewed the performance of Chairman of the Company, takinginto account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the quality, quantity andtimeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board.
Whenever any new Independent Director is appointed, he/she is made familiar to the business and its operationsand also about his/her role and duties through presentations/programmes by Chairman, Executive Director’s andSenior Management.
The independent directors present at the meeting held on March 13, 2025 are as follows:
Status
Manish Chokhani
Independent Director
Gautam Trivedi
Sucheta Shah
Mahesh Sarda
g) Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, a listed Company and every such class of companies as prescribedthereunder are required to frame a Vigil Mechanism to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguardsto employees and Directors from any victimisation on raising of concerns of any violations of legal or regulatoryrequirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports, etc.
The Company has framed an appropriate Vigil mechanism policy and further re-affirms that the Company iscommitted to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations.
The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is also available on the website of the Company at the link:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Vigil-Mechanism-Policy.pdf
h) Risk Management Policy
The Board of Directors of the Company hasformulated Risk Management Policy andGuidelines to avoid events, situations orcircumstances which may lead to negativeconsequences on the Company’s businessesand defined a structured approach to manageuncertainty and to make use of these in theirdecision-making pertaining to all businessdivisions and corporate functions. Key businessrisks and their mitigation are considered in theannual/strategic business plans and in periodicmanagement reviews. The risk managementpolicy is available on the website of the Companyat the link: https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Risk-Managment-Policy.pdf
i) Annual Evaluation of Directors, Committeeand Board
The Board has carried out an annual performanceevaluation of its own performance, and of theDirectors individually, as well as the evaluationof all the committees i.e., Audit Committee,Nomination and Remuneration Committee,Stakeholders Relationship Committee, RiskManagement Committee, Corporate SocialResponsibility Committee and other Committeesof Board of Directors.
The Board adopted a formal evaluationmechanism for evaluating its performance andas well as that of its committees and individual
directors, including the Chairman of the Board.The exercise was carried out by feedbacksurvey from each Directors covering Boardfunctioning such as composition of Board andits Committees, experience and competencies,governance issues etc. Separate exercisewas carried out to evaluate the performance ofindividual directors including the Chairman of theBoard who were evaluated on parameters suchas attendance, contribution at the meeting etc.
The various criteria considered for evaluationof Executive Directors included qualification,experience, knowledge, commitment, integrity,leadership, engagement, transparency, analysis,decision making, governance etc. The Boardcommended the valuable contributions and theguidance provided by each Director in achievingthe desired levels of growth. This is in addition toevaluation of Non-Independent Directors and theBoard as a whole by the Independent Directorsin their separate meeting being held everyyear. The Policy has been placed and accesson the Website of the Company at:-https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/PERFORMANCE-EVALUATION-POLICY.pdf
j) Management Discussion & Analysis
The Board has presented a separate and detailedreport on Management Discussion & Analysis inthis Annual Report.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Actread with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The Board of Directors of the Company hasapproved CSR expenditure based on the recommendation of the CSR Committee.
The Board of Directors has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee consisting of followingmembers:
Name of Member
Chairperson & Executive Director
Member & Executive Whole-Time Director
The CSR Policy of the Company is available on the Company’s web-site and can be accessed in the link provided hereinbelow:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/CSR-Policy-LCL.pdf
During the year under review, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has met 1 (One) time. The details of theCorporate Social Responsibility constitution & its meeting are as mentioned under:-
January31,2025
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The Company has initiated activities in accordance with the said Policy, the details of which have been annexed andforms part of this Report as Annexure II.
21. AUDITORS AND REPORTS
The matters related to Auditors and their Reports are
as under:
a. OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORSON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDEDMARCH 31,2025
The observations / qualifications / disclaimersmade by the Statutory Auditors in their reportfor the financial year ended March 31, 2025read with the explanatory notes therein are self¬explanatory and therefore, do not call for anyfurther explanation or comments from the Boardunder Section 134(3) of the Companies Act,2013.
b. STATUTORY AUDITOR & AUDIT REPORT FORTHE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,2025
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Auditand Auditors) Rules, 2014, Shareholders at their18th Annual General Meeting held on September20, 2024 had approved the appointment ofM/s. M S K C & Associates LLP (Formerly knownas M S K C & Associates), Chartered Accountants,Firm’s Registration no: 001595S/S000168, toact as the statutory auditor of the Company forthe term of 5 (Five) consecutive years periodcommencing from financial year 2024-25and who shall hold office from the conclusion18th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of23rd Annual General Meeting to be held for thefinancial year 2028-29.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company haveissued Audit Reports on the Standalone andConsolidated Annual Financial Statements ofthe Company with unmodified opinion. Thereports of Statutory Auditors on Standalone andConsolidated Financial Statements forms part ofthe Annual Report. There are no qualifications,reservations, adverse remarks, disclaimer oremphasis of matter in the Auditors’ Reports.
c. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDED MARCH 31,2025
Provisions of Section 204 and Section 134(3)of the Companies Act, 2013 read with read withRegulation 24A of SEBI (LODR) Regulation,2015, mandates to obtain Secretarial AuditReport from Practicing Company Secretary.
The Board had appointed M/s Ravi Kapoor &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, toconduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company forthe financial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial audit report issued by M/s RaviKapoor & Associates, Practicing CompanySecretaries, in Form MR-3 for the financial year —2024-25, forms part of the Directors Report as“ANNEXURE III’.’
The Secretarial Audit Report does not containany qualification, reservation, adverse remark ordisclaimer requiring explanation.
It is to be noted that with the amendment notifiedin Regulation 24A by way of SEBI (LODR) (ThirdAmendment) Regulations, 2024, with effect fromApril 01,2025, it has been mandated to appointSecretarial Auditor, who is a “Peer ReviewedCompany Secretary”. The Board, in pursuanceto the same, and based on the recommendationof the Audit Committee, recommends to theshareholders to appoint M/s Ravi Kapoor &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries,as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company toconduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company fora period of one term of five consecutive years,that will start from the Financial Year 2025-26and conclude in the Financial Year 2029-30.
d. INTERNAL AUDITOR
M/s Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants,were appointed as the Internal Auditor of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25 as perthe provisions of Section 138 of the Act read withRule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 based on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee of the Company.
The Board of the Company, being satisfied withtheir performance, has extended their term for2025-26.
Their reports were reviewed by the AuditCommittee and follow up measures were takenby the relevant teams and committees of theBoard, wherever necessary.
e. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, asamended from time to time, the Company is notrequired to maintain Cost Records under saidRules.
f. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY STATUTORYAUDITORS UNDER SECTION 143(12)
During the year under review, Statutory Auditors,Internal Auditors and Secretarial Auditors havenot reported any instances of fraud committedin the Company by its Officers or Employees tothe Audit Committee under Section 143(12) ofthe Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014.
22. INSURANCE
All the insurable interests of your Company includingproperties, equipment, stocks etc. are adequatelyinsured.
23. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Other disclosures as per provisions of Section 134 ofthe Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014are furnished as under:
a. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BYREGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No orders have been passed by any Regulatoror Court or Tribunal which can have impact onthe going concern status and the Company’soperations in future.
b. DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, in relation to the audited financialstatements of the Company for the year endedMarch 31, 2025, the Board of Directors herebyconfirms that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts,the applicable accounting standards hadbeen followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures;
ii. Such accounting policies have beenselected and applied consistently and theDirectors made judgements and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as togive a true and fair view of the state of affairsof the Company as at March 31, 2025 andof the profit of the Company for that year;
iii. Proper and sufficient care was taken forthe maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions ofthis Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
iv. The annual accounts of the Company havebeen prepared on a going concern basis;
v. Internal financial controls were followed bythe Company and such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operatingeffectively; and
vi. Proper systems have been devised toensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems wereadequate and operating effectively.;
c. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that sound practicesof good Corporate Governance, Transparency,Accountability, and Responsibility are thefundamental guiding principles for all decisions,transactions, and policy matters of the Company.A Report on Corporate Governance, along witha certificate from the Secretarial Auditor of theCompany regarding compliance of conditions ofCorporate Governance as stipulated under theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, (the “LODR Regulations”)forms part of Annual Report.
d. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 43(a)(ii) OFTHE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not issued any shares withdifferential rights and hence no information asper provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act readwith Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capitaland Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
e. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 54(1)(d) OFTHE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not issued any sweat equityshares during the year under review and henceno information as per provisions of Section54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debenture)Rules, 2014 is furnished.
f. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62(1)(b) OFTHE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Our Company has implemented 2 (two)Employees Stock Options Schemes (ESOP) forpermanent employees which are:
1. Landmark Employee Stock OptionsScheme, 2018
2. Landmark Employee Stock OptionsScheme, 2023
The Company obtained in principle approvalsfrom the Stock Exchanges to issue equity sharesthrough the ESOP scheme.
The Company has received a certificate fromM/s Ravi Kapoor & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries, Ahmedabad, who servesas the Secretarial Auditor of the Company. Thecertificate certifies that the LCL EmployeesStock Option Scheme 2018 is implemented inaccordance with SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021,and the resolutions passed by the members.This certificate is available for inspection by themembers in electronic mode.
The disclosures in accordance with Part F of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (ShareBased Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021, have been given at thefollowing web address:
https://www. grouplandmark.in/investor-relation.html
g. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67(3) OF THECOMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the year under review, there were noinstances of non-exercising of voting rightsin respect of shares purchased directly byemployees under a scheme pursuant toSection 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4)of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014 is furnished.
h. POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT ATWORKPLACE
The Company has established an InternalComplaints Committee as per the provisions ofthe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013. The Company is committed to create andmaintain an atmosphere in which employees canwork together without fear of sexual harassmentand exploitation. Every employee is made awarethat the Company is strongly opposes sexualharassment and that such behaviour is prohibitedboth by law and the Company. During the yearunder review, there were no complaints receivedof any sexual harassment at work place.
i. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 197(12)OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 ANDOTHER DISCLOSURES AS PER RULE5 OF COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT &REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014
The disclosures as per Rule 5 of Companies(Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014have been marked as “ANNEXURE IV”.
j. LOANS FROM DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Company hasnot borrowed any amount(s) from Directors.
k. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
The Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport for the year ended March 31, 2025as stipulated under Regulation 34 of theListing Regulations has been marked as“ANNEXURE VI”
24. DISCLOSURE OF PROCEEDINGS PENDING ORAPPLICATION MADE UNDER INSOLVENCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
No application was filed for corporate insolvencyresolution process, by a financial or operationalcreditor or by the Company itself under the IBC beforethe NCLT
25. DISCLOSURE OF REASON FOR DIFFERENCEBETWEEN VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OFTAKING LOAN FROM BANK AND AT THE TIME OFONE TIME SETTLEMENT
There was no instance of onetime settlement with anyBank or Financial Institution.
26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
Your directors take this opportunity to thank thecustomers, shareholders, suppliers, bankers,business partners/associates, financial institutions,
Central and State Governments authorities,Regulatory Authorities, Stock Exchanges and variousother stakeholders for their consistent support andencouragement to the Company.
For and on behalf of the BoardLandmark Cars Limited
Sanjay Thakker Paras Somani
Chairman and Executive Executive Whole-time
Director Director
DIN:00156093 DIN:02742256
Date: August 12, 2025Place: Mumbai