Your Directors present the 31st Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of Beeyu Overseas Ltd. forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
Particulars
Current Year (in Rs.)
Previous Year (in Rs)
Total Revenue
1,564,200
1,573,000
Total Expenses
3,379,400
1,468,200
Profit /(Loss) for the year before Taxfor the year from continuing operations
(1,815,200)
104,800
Less; Deferred Tax
83,000
16,200
Profit/(Loss) for the year after tax
(1,823,500)
88,600
Your Directors have not declared any dividend for the financial year ended 31 st March, 2024. As permitted under the Act, theCompany has incurred losses during the year under review and efforts are being made to make it profitable .
The Company has discontinued all its manufacturing activities. The Company is exploring suitable opportunities. The businessscenario is gaining ground and the Board is optimistic that our Company will soon be able to regain its past status.
There was no change in paid up capital of the Company. The paid up equity shares as on 31st March, 2024 wasRs.141,414,530. During the year under review the Company has not issued any shares or any convertible debentures. Thecompany has not issued shares with differential voting rights to this effects.
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such during the year, no amount on account of principal orinterest on public deposits was outstanding as on date of the Balance Sheet.
Although the Company has long been following the principle of risk minimization as is the norm in every industry, it has nowbecome a compulsion. The Board members were informed about risk assessment and minimization procedures after whichthe Board formally adopted steps for framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for the Company.
The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approachin reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. In order to achieve the key objective, the policyestablishes a structured and disciplined approach to Risk Management, in order to guide decisions on risk related issues. Intoday’s challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risks in accomplishing the growth plansof the Company are imperative. The common risks inter-alia are: Regulations, Competition, Business Risk, TechnologyObsolescence, Investments, retention of talent and expansion of facilities. Business risk, inter-alia, further includes financialrisk, political risk, fidelity risk, legal risk. Since the Company is non operational the above mentioned risks does not exist.
As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and steps as appropriate are taken to mitigate the same.
The Company has adequate system of internal control commensurate with size, scale and complexity of its operations tosafeguard and protect from loss, unauthorized use or disposition of its assets. All the transactions are properly authorized,recorded and reported to the Management. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting Standards for properlymaintaining the books of accounts and reporting financial statements. The Internal Auditors of the Company checks and verifiesthe internal control and monitors them in accordance with policy adopted by the Company. Further ,Statutory Auditors in itsreport expressed an unmodified opinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the company‘s internal financial controls.
In order to ensure that the activities of the company and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparent manner byadoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior the company has adopted the vigilmechanism policy. This policy is accessible on the website of the Company and the weblink for the same is http://www.beeyuoverseas.in/Whistle_Blower_Policy.pdf.
Based on recommendation of Nomination& Remuneration Committee ,the Board approved the appointment of following twoNon Executive Independent Directors during FY 2023-2024 and such appointment was approved by the Members by postalballot ,results of which were declared on 26th September, 2023.
1. Mr. Sovan Chatterjee - DIN : 10349322
2. Mr. Harendra Kumar Baitha - DIN : 10349324
Mr. Goutam Chakraborty and Mr. Ajay Kumar Deora Independent Directors resigned w.e.f 6th December,2023 and theyhave stated that there was no other material reason for their resignation other than stated in their resignation letter.
As per provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Pranab Chakraborty (DIN : 09030036) retires by rotationand being eligible offers himself for appointment. The Board recommends his appointment to the shareholders. He hasfurnished requisite declaration pursuant to Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2014 to the effect that he is not disqualifiedfrom being continuing as a Director of the Company.
There are no Directors on the Board of the Company that has been debarred or disqualified from being appointed orcontinuing as director of companies by SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such other Statutory Authorities.
The Directors has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director under Section 149 (7) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. In theopinion of the Board, the Directors eligible for appointment fulfills the conditions of being Independent as specified in the Actand Regulation 16 of the Listing Regulations which has been
There has been no change in circumstances affecting their status as Independence of the Company during the year.
The Board affirms that Independent directors are persons of integrity, possess relevant expertise and experience and areindependent of management regarding proficiency the Company has adopted requisite steps towards the inclusion of thenames of all Independent Directors in the data bank maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar(IICA). Accordingly, the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the IICA for the said purpose.In terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule (4) of Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014the Independent Directors are required to undertake online proficiency self assessment test conducted by IICA within aperiod of 2 years from the date of inclusion of their names in the data bank.
None of the Non-Executive Directors hold any equity shares of the Company. There were no inter-se relationship betweenany of the Directors of the Company
The following persons have been appointed as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in compliance with the provisionsof section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013:
1. Mr. Gunjan Bagla - Company Secretary/ Compliance Officer
2. Mr. Shouvik Kundu - Chief Financial Officer
3. Mr. Pranab Chakraborty - Wholetime Director
Pursuant to the provision of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations,2015, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well theevaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The evaluationof all the Directors and the Board as a whole was conducted and the Board approved the evaluation results as collated bythe Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board expressed satisfaction on overall functioning of the Board,Committee and performance of Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the criteria for Director’s appointment and remuneration .These are set out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection andappointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Company Secretary is the secretary of thisCommittee. For maintaining the independence of the Board and separate its functions, Company’s policy is to have anappropriate combination of Executive and Independent Directors.
The objectives of the NRC policy is to lay down criteria and terms and conditions with regard to identifying person who arequalified to become Directors and persons who may be appointed in KMP and SMP position and to evaluate the performanceof Directors. The NRC committee of the Board (the Committee) along with the Board consider the positive attributes,independence, appropriate and diverse qualifications and skills. The Policy is available on the website of the Company andthe weblink for the same is http://www.beeyuoverseas.in/ docsZNOMINATION_REMUNERATION_POLICY.PDF.
During the year, 5 (Five) Board Meetings were held. The maximum interval between any two meetings was within themaximum allowed gap pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The dates on which the BoardMeetings were held are as follows:
19.05.2023, 08.08.2023, 06.11.2023, 04.12.2023 & 16.01.2024 respectively
The details of which are also given in Corporate Governance Report. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and listingregulations were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.and did not exceed 120 days
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on the Company affairs .The agenda for the Board and CommitteeMeetings include detailed notes on the items to be discussed to enable the Directors to make an informed decision.
Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee has been constitutedand the composition attendance and their terms of reference has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report. Theconstitution of these committee is in compliance with provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directorsmake the following statements in terms of Section 134(3) I of the Companies Act, 2013:
(i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed with no materialdepartures, if any;
(ii) that the Directors such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financialyear and of the losses of the Company for that period;
(iii) that proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
(v) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
(vi) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate andoperating effectively.
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit committee for review and approval. In line with the requirements of theAct and SEBI listing regulations the Company has formulated the Policy on materiality of related party transactions which isalso available on the website of the Company. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations no materialrelated party transactions were entered during the year by the company. Accordingly the disclosure of Related Party Transactionas required under the Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. Further there are no material related partytransaction during the year into the Promoters, directors, KMP which may have potential conflict with the Company.
The policy on related party transactions can be accessed athttps://www.beeyuoverseas.in/Disclosures_under_Regulation_46/5/5_iv.pdfSUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiary or associate companies or Joint VenturesINVESTMENTS, LOANS AND GUARANTEE
There are no investments made, loans given & guarantees and securities provided by the Company during the current yearand previous years.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts which would impact the going concern statusof the Company and its future operations.
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Member of the Board and all employeesin the course of day to day business operations of the Company.
The Code has been posted on the Company’s website :
https://www.beeyuoverseas.in/Disclosures_under_Regulation_46/5/5_i.pdf
All the Board Members and KMP have confirmed compliance with the Code.
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new Act. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act, everycompany is required to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment atwork place of any women employee.
Our Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace. During the year, Companyhas not received any complaint of harassment from any person dealing in association with the Company.
The following is a summary of Sexual Harassment Complaints received and disposed off during the financial year 2023-2024.
a. Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year - NIL
b. Number of complaints of Sexual Harassment received during the year - NIL
c. Number of cases pending for more than ninety days - NIL
d. Number of cases pending for more than ninety days - NIL
e. Number of workshops or awareness programme against Sexual Harassment carried out - One
f. Nation of action taken by the Company - N.A
g. Number of complaints pending at the end of the year - NIL
The Company has laid down well defined risk management mechanism covering the risk exposure, potential impact and riskmitigation process. The Board periodically reviews the risks and suggest steps to be taken to control and mitigate the samethrough a properly framework.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securitiesby the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company’sshares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company’s shares by the Directors and designated employees while in possessionof unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when Trading Window is closed.The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code.
All Board Directors have confirmed compliance with the Code and the weblink is
https://www.beeyuoverseas.in/docs/BOL_code_of_Insider_Trading.pdf
M/s Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 323210E) hold office upto the ensuingAGM . M/s Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 323210E) were appointed asStatutory Auditors for a consecutive term of 5 years to hold office from the conclusion of 30th Annual General Meetingtill the conclusion of the 36th Annual General meeting of the Company to be held in calendar year 2029.by the Board ofDirectors on recommendation of Audit Committee, subject to shareholders’ approval in ensuing AGM. The Boardrecommends their re-appointment for approval.
There are no qualifications/ adverse remarks in the Audit Report. The Auditors have not reported any fraud during the year.SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Ekta Goswami & Associates (ACS: 40657,C.P. No. 16778), Company Secretary in Practice to undertake the secretarial audit of the Company. The SecretarialAudit Report is annexed herewith as ‘Annexure- I’.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks by the Secretarial Auditors
The Internal Audit of the Company is conducted by Mr. Sudipto Roy Chowdhury, Company Secretary in Practice (MemNo. 17131, CP No. 7420). The findings of the Internal Audit and the Action Taken Report on the Internal Audit are placedbefore the Audit Committee which reviews the audit findings, steps taken and the adequacy of Internal Control System.
A separate section on corporate governance, practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the StatutoryAuditors confirming compliance forms as integral part of this report.
The information on conservation of energy, technology, absorption is not applicable as no manufacturing activity took placeduring the year.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 ofthe Companies Act, 2014 is NIL.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is uploaded on the website of the Company and can beaccessed at https://www.beeyuoverseas.in/investors.shtml.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is NIL as no employee falls within the limits ofthe Section.
The Company has Executive Director and CFO and due to financial constraints being faced by the company they haveforegone their remuneration. Further, no sitting fees have been paid to any Director during the year. The Company Secretaryonly draws remuneration.
The particulars of the employees who are covered by the provisions contained in rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are:
a) Employed throughout the year : Nil
b) Employed for part of the year : Nil
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made under, the Corporate Social Responsibility is notapplicable to the Company for the year under review.
The Company has obtained a Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary confirming that none of the Directors has beendebarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing on the Board as Directors of any Company by any statutory authority.
1. There were no material disclosures changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurringbetween 31st March, 2024 and the date of the Report:
2. There is no change in business of the Company.
3. Website of the Stock Exchange; Disclosure and filing with the BSE Ltd by the Company are also hosted on website ofthe Company.
4. Disclosures : The Company also informs by way of intimation to the Stock Exchange all price sensitive matters as suchother matters which is in its opinion are material and have relevant to the shareholders.
5. The Company has hosted on its websites all the polices and other required information’s.
There is no such amount of Unpaid or Unclaimed Dividend to be transferred to Investor and Education and Protection Fundfor the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
The Company has undertaken familiarization programme for the Independent Directors.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration)Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company and Directors is not given as no remuneration is given to Directors,Whole time Director and CFO is not receiving any remuneration and a Company Secretary who is receiving salary.
The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employee for the financial year- NIL as noremuneration paid to Directors/CFO.
1. Percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, CFO, CS in financial year - NIL
2. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year - NIL
3. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than Managerial personnel - NIL
In compliance with the requirements of the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules madethereunder and provisions of Schedule IV to the Act as the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 your company has carried out a performance evaluation programme for the Board of Directors, Committeesof the Board and Individual Directors for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 The Board looking into the marketscenario and present economic conditions have evaluated the performance to be satisfactory.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards I and II, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India,pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Listing Regulations, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed and formspart of Annual Report.
In terms of the provisions of Circular NO.CIR/CFD/CMD/27/2019 dated 8th February, 2019 issued by SEBI, the Companyhas obtained the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 from PracticingCompany Secretary confirming compliance of applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars thereunder.
The Company does not have any subsidiary / associate / joint venture company. on record their sincere appreciation for thesupport and co-operation received from all associated with the Company.
The Company has neither filed an application during the year under review nor are any proceedings pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as at March 31,2024
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIMESETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
No such event has occurred during the year under review.
There are no agreements impacting management or control of the company or imposing any restriction or create any liabilityupon the company.
The Company has been very well supported from all quarters and therefore your directors wish to place on record theirsincere appreciation for the support and co-operation received from all associated with the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsSovan Chatterjee
Place : Kolkata DIN : 10349322
Date : 21.05.2024 (Chairman)