Your Directors are presenting the 42nd Annual Report of your Company and the Audited Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31stMarch2024.
Particulars
2023-24
2022-23
Revenue from Operations
50.00
0.00
Other Income
43.34
52.56
Profit before depreciations & tax
18.47
14.06
Less:depreciation
0.24
0.27
Profit before tax
18.23
13.79
Provision for taxation (incl. deferred tax)
9.37
3.67
Profit/ (Loss) for the year carried to Balance Sheet
8.86
10.12
During the year under review the Company revenue from operations and other income stood at Rs.93.34Lakhs as against Rs.52.56 Lakhs in the previous year. The Company has earned a Net Profit of Rs.8.86Lakhs as compared to the Profit of Rs. 10.12 Lakhs during the previous accounting year. Your Directors arehopeful of much better results in future.
The Board of Directors of your Company has not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2023¬24.
The whole profit after tax has been transferred to P&L surplus. There is no amount that has been proposed tobe carried to any other reserves.
5. Change in the nature of business if anyThere was no change in nature of business.
There was no change in the Company’s share capital during the year under review. The Authorised ShareCapital of the Company is Rs. 135000000/-. The Issued Subscribed and Paid-up Capital of the Companystood at Rs. 110490900/-as on March 31,2024.
7. Material changes and commitments if any affecting the financial position of the Company which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relateand the date of the report:
There have no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company whichhave occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial Statementsrelate and the date of the report.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts which would impact the goingconcern status of the Company and its future operations.
The Company recognizes that its people are the key to the success of the organization and in meeting itsbusiness objectives. The Human Resources functioned end favors to create a congenial work environmentand synchronizes the working of all the departments of the organization to accomplish their respectiveobjectives which in turn helps the Company to build and achieve its goals and strategies. Employee relationsduring the year remained cordial. The Company has 3 Three employee so nits’ payroll as on March 31,2024.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary Company /Joint Venture /Associate Company during the yearunderreview.
During the period under review the Company had not accepted any fixed deposits with the meaning ofSection 73 to 76 of the Companies Act 2013.
The Annual Return as on 31s ‘March, 2024 is available on the Company’s website at:www.acirealty.co.in
i. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
Though our operations are not energy- intensive efforts have been made to conserve energy byutilizing energy-efficient equipment.
ii. The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
The Company is using electricity as the main source of energy and is currently not exploring anyalternate source of energy. In future your Company will take steps to conserve energy and usealternative source of energy such as solar energy.
iii. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment’s:
Your Company firmly believes that our planet is in dire need of energy resources and conservationis the best policy. Your Company has not made any investment on energy conservation equipment.
i. The efforts made towards technology absorption:
During the year the Company does not have any plant & machinery. Therefore, no technologyabsorption and research and development activity are carried out.
No such specific benefit derived during the year due to technology absorption.
iii. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from thebeginning of the financial year):
No technology has been imported by the Company.
iv. The expenditure incurred on Research and Development: Nil
Current Year Previous Year
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out go NIL NIL
A. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Kushal Chand Jain (DIN 03545081) Director who is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible seek re-appointment pursuant to Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013and Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
The following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Section 203 of the CompaniesAct7013:
Sr.N
o.
Name of the Person
Designation
1
Mr .Kushal Chand Jain
Managing Director
2
Mr. Dilip Kumar Dhariwal
Chief Financial Officer
3
Ms.SarikaMehta
Company Secretary
The board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance board committees and
individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulation. The performance ofthe Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria suchas board composition and structure effectiveness of board process information and functioning etc. Theperformance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from committee members onthe basis of criteria such as composition of committee’s effectiveness of committee meetings etc. In separatemeeting of independent Directors performance of the non-independent director’s performance of the board asa whole and the Chairman was evaluated taking into account the views of the executive directors and non¬executive directors. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire board excludingthe independent director being evaluated.
Directors:
i. Independent Directors:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 149 of the act the independent directors have submitted declarationsthat each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along withRules framed there under and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been nochange in the circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the company.
During the year under review the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationshipor transactions with the company other than sitting fees commission and reimbursement of expenses if any.
In accordance with the criteria suggested by the nomination and remuneration committee the performanceof each independent director was evaluated by the entire Board of Directors (in the absence of the directorgetting evaluated) on various parameters like engagement leadership analysis decision makingcommunication governance interest of stakeholders etc. the board was of the unanimous view that everyindependent Director was a reputed professional and brought his rich experience to the deliberations ofthe Board. The Board also appreciated the contribution made by all Independent Directors in guiding themanagement to achieving higher growth and continuance of each independent director on the board will bein the interest of the company.
ii. Non-Independent Directors:
The performance of all the non-independent directors was evaluated by the Independent Directors at theirseparate meeting further their performance was also evaluated by the Board of Directors. The variouscriteria considered for the purpose of evaluation included leadership engagement transparency analysisdecision making function acknowledge governance stakeholders etc. The Board was of the unanimousview that all the non-independent directors were providing good business and people leadership.
iii. Declaration by an Independent Director (s) and re-appointment if any:
The Company have received declaration /confirmation from all the Independent Directors of theCompany confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed under sub-section (6)of Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013 and under SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations 2015 (“Listing Regulations”) and that there is no change in the circumstanceswhich may affect their status as Independent Director during the year under review. The IndependentDirectors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV of the Act and the Company'sCode of Conduct. In the opinion of the Board the Independent Directors of the Company fulfill theconditions specified under the Act and Listing Regulations and are independent to the managements
The Members of the Board of the Company are afforded many opportunities to familiarize themselves with theCompany its Management and its operations. The Directors are provided with all the documents to enablethem to have a better understanding of the Company its various operations and the industry in which it operatesin addition to regular presentation on technical operations marketing and exports and financial statements. Inaddition to the above Directors are periodically advised about the changes effected in the Corporate LawListing Regulations with regard to their role’s rights and responsibilities as Directors of the company. Thesame is available on the website of the company.
All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware of their roles and responsibilities at the timeof their appointment through a formal letter of appointment which also stipulates various terms and conditionsof their engagement
Executive Directors and Senior Management provide an overview of the operations and familiarize the newIndependent and Non-Executive Directors on matters related o the Company’s values and commitments. Theyare also introduced to the organization structure constitution of various committee’s board procedures riskmanagement strategies etc.
16. Details of Committee of the Board:
Currently the Board has 3 Committee’s the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, &Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee. The Composition of various committees and compliances asper theapplicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and the Rules there under and SEBI (Listing Obligationand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 are as follows:
A. Audit Committee:
i. Constitution of Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee comprises of Mr. Hemant Kumar S. Jain Independent Director as the Chairman ofthe Committee Mr. Kushal Chand Jain Managing Director, Ms. Krishna Kamal Kishor Vyas, Mr. KalpeshBhandari (resigned w,e,f, 26.08.2023) and Mr. Amit Kumar Directors (appointed w,e,f. 26.08.2023 asthe members of the Committee. The recommendations of the Audit Committee is always welcomed andaccepted by the Board and all the major steps impacting the financials of the Company are under takenonly after the consultation of the Audit Committee.
ii. Details of establishment of vigil mechanism for directors and employees:
The Company has established vigil mechanism pursuant to Section 177(9) of the Companies Act 2013 forDirectors and Employees to report their concerns and has also taken steps to safe guard any person usingthis mechanism from victimization and in appropriate and exceptional cases; there is direct access toapproach Mr. Hemant Kumar S. Jain Chairman of the Audit Committee.
B. Nomination and remuneration committee:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee under Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 comprisesof Mr. Hemant kumar S. Jain Independent Director as the Chairman of the Committee, Ms. KrishnaKamal kishor Vyas Director, Mr. Kalpesh Bhandari (resigned w,e,f, 26.08.2023) and Mr. Amit KumarDirectors (appointed w,e,f. 26.08.2023) are the members of the Committee.
The Company has defined the policy on all Director’s and key person’s appointment and remunerationincluding criteria for determining qualifications positive attributes independence of a Director. Thenomination & remuneration policy adopted by the Company has been posted on the Company’sWebsite:www.acirealty.co.in
The Terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee number and dates of meetingsheld attendance of the members of the Committee and more details on the Committee are given in theCorporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
Details of remunerations paid to the Directors and KMP during 2023-24 are given below
Name of the Directors
Directors’
Position
Relationshipwith otherDirectors
Salary &allowances (Rs.)
Perquisite
s(Rs.)
Sitting
Fees(Rs.)
Mr. Kushal Chand Jain(DIN 03545081)
--
Rs.300000/-
Nil
Mr. Hemant kumar S Jain(DIN 06778764)
Independent
Director
**Mr. Kalpesh Bhandari(DIN 03146496)
*Mr. Amit Kumar(DIN06393899)
Ms. Krishna Vyas(DIN07444324)
Mr. Dilip Dhariwal
CFO
Rs.480000/-
Ms. Sarika Mehta
Company
secretary
Rs.300000/-.
The Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee comprises of Mr. Hemant kumar S Jain Independent Directoras the Chairman of the Committee Mr. Kushal Chand Jain Managing Director Ms. Krishna Kamal kishorVyas Director and Mr. Kalpesh Bhandari Director (resigned w,e,f, 26.08.2023) and Mr. Amit KumarDirectors (appointed w,e,f. 26.08.2023) are the members of the Committee. The role of the Committeeisto consider and resolve securities holders’ complaint. The meetings of the Committee are held once in aquarter and the complaints are responded within the time frame provided.
M/s. Agrawal Jain & Gupta Chartered Accountants having ICAI Firm Registration No. 013538C statutoryauditor of the Company were appointed for a period of five years at the 38 th Annual General Meeting asStatutory Auditors till the conclusion of 43rd Annual General Meeting as per Notification issued by MCA theCompany need not place the resolution for ratification at the AGM and hence no resolution is placed beforethe AGM. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors oftheCompany. There is no qualification reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made by the StatutoryAuditors in its report and therefore there are no further explanations to be provided for in this report.
The Board of Directors have appointed M/s. Sindhu Nair & Associates Practicing Company Secretaries toconduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24 as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act2013 and the rules framed there under. The report of the Secretarial Auditors in Form MR-3 is enclosed asAnnexure-1 to this report.
During the year under review Four (4) Board Meetings were convened and held. Detailed information on themeetings of the Board and all its Committees are included in the report on Corporate Governance whichform spart of this Annual Report. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the periodprescribed under the Companies Act 2013 and the listing regulations
Sr. No
Type of Meeting
Date
Board Meeting
10th May 2023
14th August 2023
26th August 2023
4
09th November 2023
5
24th January 2024
Details of Loans Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the CompaniesAct 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
All the related party transactions are entered on arm’s length basis and are compliance with the applicableprovisions of the Companies Act 2013 and listing regulation. There are no materially significant related partytransactions made by the Company with Promoters Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which mayhave potential conflict with the interest of the Company at Large. Hence no separate annexure in Form No.AOC -2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 isgiven. All related party transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board if required forapproval. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are for seen and repetitive in nature.
As stipulated under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act 2013 your Directorssubscribe to the Directors Responsibility Statement and state that
a) In preparation of the annual accounts the applicable accounting standards had been followed and thereare no material departures from them;
b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ofthe Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit/ loss of the Company for that period;
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 for safe guarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company & that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
(a) Details of the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employee’s remuneration andother details as required Pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules 2014 -are annexed as Annexure-2.
(b) The Company doesn’t have any employee falling within the preview of Section 197 of the CompaniesAct 2013 read with Rule5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules 2014 hence no such details to be provided.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year under review as stipulated underRegulation 34 read with part B of Schedule V of Listing Regulations entered into with the Stock Exchangesis set out in a separate section forming part of Director Report as Annexure-3.
The Directors state that “the Board have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions ofall applicable Secretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively
At ACI it is imperative that our company affairs are managed in afair and transparent manner. This is vitaltogain and retain the trust of our stakeholders. As per the Regulation 27 of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 a separate section onReport on corporate governance practices followed by the Company together with a certificate from theCompany’s Auditors confirming compliance is annexed as a part of the Annual Report as Annexure-4.
In line with the new provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and the rules framed there under with respect tothe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) your company is not governed by the provisions of Section 135 ofthe Companies Act 2013 and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014.So theCompany is not required to formulate a policy on CSR and also has not constituted a CSR Committee.
Adequate internal controls systems and checks are in place commensurate with the size of the Company andthe nature of its business. The management exercises financial control on the operations through a well-defined budget monitoring process and other standard operating procedures
There is a continuous process for identifying evaluating and managing significant risks faced through a riskmanagement process designed to identify the key risks facing business risks would include significantweakening in demand from core-end markets inflation uncertain ties and any adverse regulatorydevelopments etc. During the year a risk analysis and assessment was conducted and no major risks werenoticed.
Pursuant to Section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition andRedressal) Act 2013 read with Rule 14 the internal authorized person under the said act has confirmed thatno complaint/ case has been filed /pending with the Company during the year.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there wereno transactions on these items during the year under review:
a) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
b) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend voting or otherwise.
c) Issueofshares(includingsweatequityshares)toemployeesoftheCompanyunderanyscheme.
d) Employee Stock Options Scheme
e) Particulars of Employees. (no employee is in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 1.02 crore p.a. or Rs.8.50
lakhs p.m.)
f) Details of payment of remuneration or commission to Managing Director or Joint Managing Director ofthe Company from any of its subsidiaries as the Company does not have any Subsidiaries /Joint Venture/Associate Company.
g) Maintenance of Cost Records- not applicable
h) Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such personscan beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67 (3) (c) of the Companies Act2013).
i) There is no Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code2016
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the co-operation extended by all the employeesBankers Financial Institutions Various State and Central Government authorities and stakeholders
By Order of The Board of DirectorsFor ACI INFO COM LIMITED
Kushal Chand Jain(Managing Director)DIN:03545081
109, 1s ‘Floor, Dimple Arcade, Thakur Complex Kandivali (East), Mumbai-400101CIN: L72200MH1982PLC175476Date: 24th August 2024Place: Mumbai