Your directors are elated to present their report on Company's Business Operations along with the AuditedFinancial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2025.
(Rs.in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS
STANDALONE
CONSOLIDATED
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
16,282.39
16,633.49
16,304.53
16,709.02
Other income
340.91
171.47
343.93
174.71
Total Revenue
16,623.30
16,804.96
16,648.45
16,883.73
Expenses excluding Finance cost &Depreciation and amortization
14,765.88
14,896.50
14,878.99
15,008.08
Profit before Finance cost &Depreciation and amortization(EBITDA)
1,857.42
1,908.45
1,769.46
1,875.65
Profit before Share of profit ofAssociate and Exceptional Items
497.56
545.03
363.83
467.47
Share of profit of Associate
-
53.13
22.66
Exceptional Items
- Income
(46.01)
Profit after Share of profit ofAssociate and Exceptional Items
499.03
416.96
444.12
Total Tax expenses
233.21
115.06
115.18
Net Profit after tax
264.35
383.97
183.75
328.94
Earnings Per
Basic
0.46
0.67
0.32
0.57
Share
Diluted
During the year under review, your Company recorded a total income of Rs. 16,623.30 lakhs (Previous YearRs. 16,804.95 lakhs). The Company reported a Net profit after tax of Rs. 264.35 lakhs.
Accel Limited is a leading provider of IT InfrastructureManagement Services spread across India. Theportfolio of services includes life cycle supportfor new generation IT infrastructure, Warrantyfulfillment services, Managed Print services andCyber security services. The Company also has arealty division focusing on providing ready-to-useplug and play IT space, in their own built-up spacein KINFRA SEZ, Trivandrum.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on28th May,2024 proposed for the merger of M/s.Accel Media Ventures Limited, one of its subsidiaryCompany with M/s. Accel Limited ("the Scheme”),the holding company with effect from 01st April,2024. The proposal has been approved by theBoard on their meeting held on 24th June, 2024and an application has been filed with the Hon'bleNational Company Law Tribunal, Chennai for theirapproval.
The Hon'ble NCLT vide order dated 27th June2025 has ordered to hold a Court Convened Extra¬Ordinary General Meeting on 09th August, 2025 atthe Registered Office of the Company for takingapproval of Shareholders, Secured Creditors andUnsecured Creditors. The Shareholders, SecuredCreditors and Unsecured Creditors vide CourtConvened Extra-Ordinary General Meeting on 09thAugust, 2025 has conveyed consent with 100%votes cast in favor for the aforesaid scheme. Atpresent, the Scheme is before deliberation of theHon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai.
The paid-up share capital of the Company atthe beginning of this financial year was Rs.11,51,44,802/- consisting of 5,75,72,401 nos. of
equity shares of Rs. 2/- each. During the year underreview, the Company has not issued any shares tothe employees or public.
The total paid up share capital of the Companyas on 31st March 2025 was Rs. 11,51,44,802/-consisting of 5,75,72,401 numbers of equity sharesof Rs. 2/- each.
Based on the performance of the Company, theBoard of Directors has recommended a dividendat the rate of Rs.0.30/- per share [15% of the totalpaid-up share capital] for the financial year 2024-25and aggregating to Rs. 172.72 Lakhs.
The payment of dividend is subject to the approvalof the shareholders at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 124 and Section 125 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the IEPF Authority(Accounting, Audit, transfer and Refund) Rules,2016 ('the Rule'), all the unpaid and unclaimeddividends are required to be transferred bythe Company to the IEPF established by theGovernment of India, after the completion ofSeven Years. Further, according to the Rules, theshares on which dividend has not been paid orclaimed by the Shareholder for seven consecutiveyears or more shall also be transferred to demataccount of the IEPF Authority. Accordingly, theunclaimed and unpaid dividends of Rs. 1,81,966.00relating to financial year 2017-2018 (Interim) shallbe transferred to IEPF on account of completionof seven years. The dividend amount relating tofinancial year 2021-2022 (Final) Rs. 1,94,416 and2022-2023 (Final) Rs. 1,47,521 shall remain samein the Unpaid Dividend Account of the Company.
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,2016 ('the Rules'), all unpaid or unclaimed dividendare required to be transferred by the Company to theIEPF established by the Government of India, afterthe completion of seven years. Further, according tothe said Rules, the shares on which dividend has notbeen paid or claimed by the shareholders for sevenconsecutive years or more shall also be transferredto the demat account of the IEPF Authority. Duringthe year under review, the Company has nottransferred any amount to the IEPF as no amountswere due to be transferred.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the unclaimeddividend relating to financial year 2017-2018(Interim) of Rs. 1,81,966/- and 1,82,617 equityshares were transferred to IEPF as on 01.08.2025.
During the period under review, your Company hasnot transferred any amount to the reserves.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEENTHE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OFREPORT AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
Other than the points mentioned hereunder, therewere no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Companyoccurred between the end of the financial year towhich this financial statement relates and the dateof this report.
• The Hon'ble NCLT vide order dated 27th June2025 has ordered to hold a Court ConvenedExtra-Ordinary General Meeting on 09thAugust, 2025 at the Registered Office of theCompany for taking approval of Shareholders,
Secured Creditors and Unsecured Creditors.The Shareholders, Secured Creditors andUnsecured Creditors vide Court ConvenedExtra-Ordinary General Meeting on 09thAugust, 2025 has conveyed consent with 100%votes cast in favor for the aforesaid scheme. Atpresent, the Scheme is before the deliberationof the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal,Chennai.
• During the Financial Year 2025-26, theunclaimed dividend relating to financial year2017-2018 (Interim) of Rs. 1,81,966/- and1,82,617 equity shares were transferred to IEPFas on 01.08.2025.
Management's Discussion and Analysis Reportfor the year under review, as stipulated under theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 as amended ("ListingRegulations”), is presented in a separate sectionforming part of the Annual Report.
In accordance with the provisions of CompaniesAct, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act”),Regulation 33 of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended(hereinafter referred to as "Listing Regulations”)and applicable Accounting Standards, the AuditedConsolidated Financial Statements of the Companyfor the financial year 2024-25, together with theAuditors' Report forms part of this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES / ASSOCIATECOMPANIES / HOLDING COMPANIES / JOINTVENTURES
A statement containing the salient features of thefinancial statement of Subsidiary Companies/
Associate Companies, as per Section 129(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013 is provided in Form No. AOC
-1 [Annexure I].
As required under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of
section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors,
to the best of their knowledge and belief, state that-
i. in the preparation of the annual financialstatements for the year ended 31st March 2025,the applicable accounting standards have beenfollowed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures, if any;
ii. such accounting policies have been selectedand applied consistently and made suchjudgements and estimates that are reasonableand prudent so as to give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs of the Company as atthe end of the financial year 31st March 2025and of the profit/loss of the Company for thatperiod;
iii. proper and sufficient care have been takenfor the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. annual financial statements have been preparedon a going concern basis;
v. internal financial controls have been laid downand followed by the Company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and areoperating effectively; and
vi. proper systems have been devised to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
The Company is committed to maintain the higheststandards of Corporate Governance and adhere tothe Corporate Governance requirements set out bythe Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI”).The Company has also implemented several bestgovernance practices. The report on CorporateGovernance as stipulated under the ListingRegulations forms part of this Annual Report. Therequisite certificate from the Statutory Auditorsof the Company confirming compliance with theconditions of Corporate Governance is attached tothe report on Corporate Governance.
Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements, Regulations, 2015 applicable to theCompany, the report on Corporate Governancealong with the certificate from a PracticingCompany Secretary certifying compliance withconditions of Corporate Governance for the yearended 31st March, 2025 is annexed as Annexure- II.
During the Financial year 2024-25, Related PartyTransactions as defined under Section 188 of theAct read with Companies (Meeting of Board and itsPowers) Rules, 2014, and the Listing Regulations,as amended, were at arm's length and in ordinarycourse of business.
Omnibus approval for related party transactions (atarm's length and in ordinary course of business),which were foreseen and repetitive in nature wereobtained from the Audit Committee. During theperiod under review, your Company did not enterinto any Related Party Transactions, which maybe considered material in terms of Section 188 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies(Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014,as amended, and Regulation 23 of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The disclosure in Form AOC-2is annexed as Annexure- III to this Report. Suitabledisclosure as required by the Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS 24) has been made in the notesto the Financial Statements.
Information on the development andimplementation of a Risk Management Policy forthe Company including identification therein ofelements of risk, which in the opinion of the Boardmay threaten the existence of the Company, isgiven in the Management Discussion and AnalysisReport.
The Company has in place adequate financialcontrols commensurate with the size of thebusiness. During the year, such controls weretested and no reportable material weaknesses inthe design or operation were observed.
The internal financial controls with reference to thefinancial statements were adequate and operatingeffectively.
The composition of the Board is in conformity withRegulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 andthe relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.The Directors possess requisite qualifications andexperience in general corporate management,strategy, finance, administration and other alliedfields, which enable them to contribute effectivelyto the Company in their capacity as Directorsof the Company. None of the directors of thecompany is disqualified under the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act') or under the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
Mr. K. R. Chandrasekaran [DIN: 00212855], Directorresigned from the Board as on 13th November, 2024
The Nomination and Remuneration Committeeat their meeting held on 13th November, 2024considered the appointment of Mr. N. R. Panicker[DIN: 00236198] as an Additional Director of theCompany on account of resignation of Mr. K. R.Chandrasekaran.
The Board of Directors appointed Mr. N. R. Panicker[DIN: 00236198] as an Additional Director of theCompany as per the recommendation of theNomination Remuneration Committee and AuditCommittee, at their meeting held on 13th November,2024 subject to the shareholders' approval.
Subsequently, the regularization of the appointmentof Mr. N. R. Panicker [DIN: 00236198] as ManagingDirector of the Company was placed beforeshareholders for approval through Postal Ballot.The Appointment was approved by Shareholdersby way of Special Resolution dated 18th December,2024.
The Independent Directors hold office for a fixedterm not exceeding five years from the date of theirappointment and are not liable to retire by rotation.
The Companies Act, 2013 mandates that atleast two-thirds of the total number of Directors(excluding independent directors) shall be liable toretire by rotation. Accordingly, Ms. Shruthi Panicker(DIN: 07148631), Director, being the longest in
the office amongst the Directors liable to retireby rotation, retires from the Board by rotation thisyear and, being eligible, has offered himself forreappointment.
The Board of Directors recommends his re¬appointment at Item No. 3 of the Notice Calling the39th Annual General Meeting for consideration ofthe Shareholders.
The Brief resume and other details relating to Mr.K Nagarajan, Independent Director and ShruthiPanicker, Director who is proposed to be re¬appointed, as required under Regulation 36(3)of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 as amended ("ListingRegulations”), is given in Annexure to the noticecalling 39th Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 13thNovember, 2024 took note of the resignation of Mr.N. R. Panicker as Chief Executive Officer with effectfrom 13th November, 2024.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on31st August 2024 approved the resignation ofMs. Deepika K from the position of Whole TimeCompany Secretary and Compliance Officer of theCompany with effect from closing business hoursof 31st August 2024.
Pursuant to the recommendation of Nominationand Remuneration at their meeting held on 31stAugust 2024, The Board of Directors at theirmeeting held on 31st August 2024 appointed Mr.Vishnu S to the position of Whole Time CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer of the Companywith effect from 01st September, 2024.
The Company has filed all disclosures to the StockExchange as per the SEBI regulations.
The Company has received declarations from all theIndependent Directors of the Company confirmingthat:
a) they meet the criteria of independenceprescribed under the Act and the ListingRegulations and
b) they have registered their names in theIndependent Directors' Databank.
Detailed information about the Directors is providedin the Corporate Governance Report.
The Company has received necessary declarationfrom each independent director under Section149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/ shemeets the criteria of independence laid down inSection 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have also confirmedthat they have complied with Schedule IV of the Actand the Company's Code of Conduct.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the ListingRegulations, the Independent Directors haveconfirmed that he meets the criteria of independenceas provided in clause (b) of sub-regulation (1) ofRegulation 16 and that they are not aware of anycircumstance or situation, which exists or maybe reasonably anticipated, that could impair orimpact their ability to discharge their duties with anobjective independent judgement and without anyexternal influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of theCompany had no pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company, other thansitting fees, commission and reimbursement of
expenses incurred by them for the purpose ofattending meetings of the Board of Directors andCommittee(s).
The Directors possess integrity, expertise andexperience in their respective fields
Independent Directors are familiarized about theCompany's operations and businesses. Interactionwith the Business heads and key executives of theCompany is also facilitated. Detailed presentationson important policies of the Company are also madeto the directors. Direct meetings with the Chairmanare further facilitated to familiarize the incumbentDirector about the Company/its businesses and thegroup practices.
The information required under Section 197 of theAct read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 are attached to this report as Annexure IV.
The Company has a policy for performanceevaluation of the Board, Committees and otherindividual Directors including Independent Directors,which includes criteria for performance evaluationof Non- Executive Directors and Executive Directors.In accordance with the manner specified by theNomination and Remuneration Committee, theBoard carried out an annual performance evaluationof the Board, its Committees and IndividualDirectors. The Independent Directors carried out anannual performance evaluation of the Chairperson.The Chairman of the respective Committees sharedthe evaluation report with the respective Committeemembers.
The performance of each Committee wasevaluated by the Board, based on the report ofevaluation received from respective Committees. Aconsolidated report was shared with the Chairmanof the Board for his review and for giving hisfeedback to each Director.
M/s. K. S. Aiyar & Co., Chartered Accountants wasappointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Companyfor a period of 5 years at the Annual General Meetingof the Company held on 29th September 2021 tohold the office till the conclusion of 40thAnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company.
1. Refer to Note no. 47A to the StandaloneAnnual Financial Statements regarding therecoverability of loan given to one of itsSubsidiary Companies of Rs. 663.04 Lakhsoutstanding as on 31st March 2025 (Previousyear Rs 490.88 lakhs), which also includes debton account of preference shares that were notredeemed as on 31st March 2025, that aresignificantly overdue. The Management is of theview that there is no diminution to the carryingvalue of these loans and advances. However,in the absence of sufficient appropriate auditevidence regarding the timing of repaymentand extent of cash flows that will be availablefrom the respective company to settle thesedues, we are unable to comment upon therecoverability of the carrying value of the saidas at 31st March 2025 and the consequentialimpact thereof, if any, on the accompanyingStatement.
The Company has proposed to amalgamatethe said subsidiary with the Company effectivefrom 1st April 2024 and the necessary stepshave been initiated in this regard.
The Company is of the view that there is nodiminution to the carrying value of these loansand advances, considering the fact that thesubsidiary Company is being proposed to beamalgamated with the Company. Further theamount due towards loans and advances willget eliminated in the books while giving effectto the merger order for the proposed merger,subsequent to the receipt of approval from thestatutory authorities.
2. Refer to Note no. 47 B to the standalonefinancial statement regarding the carryingvalue of the unquoted Investment of its oneassociate company amounting to Rs. 487.79Lakhs. The Management has not recognizedthe diminished value based on an independentvaluer who valued at Rs. 172.82 Lakhs on 28thFebruary 2025 in respect of this investment.The Management is of the opinion that there isno diminishing value of these investments andconsiders the Present Value as Fair Value. Inthe absence of sufficient appropriate evidenceto support the management conclusion, weare unable to comment upon adjustments, ifany, that may be required to the carrying valueof these investments and their consequentialimpact on the accompanying standalonefinancial statements.
Based on the preliminary review, the Company isof the understanding that Valuation report wasprepared by a registered valuer. Further the said
Valuation was approved by Board of Directorsand shareholders of the associate company ina duly convened meeting. The Company is ofthe opinion that there is no diminishing value ofthese investments and considers the PresentValue as Fair Value
3. Refer note no. 48 to the Standalone Financialstatements for the year, the balance at the endof the financial year for trade receivables, tradepayables, loans & advances and advancesreceived from the customers are subject toconfirmation. The Management is of the viewthat there is no permanent diminution/Changesto the carrying value of these trade receivables,loans & advances, advance received and tradepayables; however, provisions as per policy hasbeen made in this regard in the accompanyingfinancial statements.
The Company is of the view that there is nopermanent change to the carrying value ofthese loans and advances, trade receivablesand trade payables except for the provisionconsidered in this regard in the accompanyingfinancial statements.
4. Refer Note no. 52A to the Standalone financialstatements where the Company has proposedto amalgamate one of its subsidiary companies.
The Company has proposed to amalgamateone of its subsidiaries M/s. Accel MediaVentures Limited with the Company effectivefrom 1st April 2024 and the necessary stepshave been initiated in this regard. This matteris before the deliberation of Hon'ble NCLT,Chennai.
In respect of loans and advances in the natureof loans granted by the Company, the scheduleof repayment of principal and the paymentof the interest has not been stipulated andaccordingly, we are unable to comment as towhether the repayments/receipts of principal,interest are regular.
The company has given unsecured loans tosubsidiaries, which is repayable on demand.There is no repayment schedule as it isrepayable on demand. The Company hasinitiated necessary actions to collect the loanamount.
Refer note number (iii)(d) to the Company(Audit Report) Order, 2020 of the StandaloneFinancial Statements for the year, (d) In theabsence of stipulated schedule of repaymentof principal and payment of interest in respectof loans or advances in the nature of loans, weare unable to comment as to whether there isany amount which is overdue for more than90 days. Reasonable steps have been takenby the Company for recovery of such principalamounts and interest.
The company has taken necessary steps forrecovery of the principal amounts and interestthereon.
M/s. Varma & Varma, Chartered Accountantswas appointed as the Internal Auditors ofthe Company for the Financial Year 2023¬24 and they have played an important role in
strengthening the internal controls within theCompany.
Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 ofthe Act read with the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, as amended, your Directorsappointed M/s. JM & Associates, CompanySecretaries to undertake the Secretarial Auditof your Company for the financial year 2023¬24. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor for thefinancial year 2024-25 is annexed as 'AnnexureV' to this Report.
1. During the year under review, the Company hasgenerally complied with applicable SecretarialStandards (SS-1 and SS-2) issued by TheInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Company has necessary policies and practices
that ensures compliance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Secretarial Standards
(SS-1 and SS-2) issued by The Institute of Company
Secretaries of India.
2. During the year under review, the Companyhas generally complied with provisions of theAct and Rules made thereunder in respect offiling in forms and returns with the Registrarof Companies and Regional Director, Chennaiwithin the prescribed time, extended the timenotified by the Authority and few forms werefiled with such other additional time andadditional fees as provided under Section 403of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has taken all necessary steps toavoid paying additional fees, for filing purposes.
There are various Board constituted Committeesas stipulated under the Act and ListingRegulations namely Audit Committee, Nominationand Remuneration Committee, StakeholdersRelationship Committee, and Corporate SocialResponsibility (CSR) Committee. Brief detailspertaining to composition, terms of reference,meetings held and attendance - of theseCommittees during the year have been enumeratedin Corporate Governance report.
I. Meetings of the Board
Seven (7) Meetings of the Board of Directorswere held during the year. The particulars ofmeetings held and attended by each Directorare detailed in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
The Audit Committee comprises of 3 [three]Directors namely Mr. K. R. Varma (Chairman),Mr. K. Nagarajan and Mr. Rangarajan Raghavanas on 31st March 2025. During the year allthe recommendations made by the AuditCommittee were accepted by the Board.
III. Nomination And Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committeecomprises of Mr. Rangarajan Raghavan(Chairman), Mrs. Shruthi Panicker and Mr. K.Nagarajan as on 31st March 2025.
The stakeholders Relationship Committeecomprises of Mr. Rangarajan Raghavan(Chairman), Mr. K. R. Varma and Mr. K.Nagarajan as on 31st March 2025.
V. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Company has constituted a CSRCommittee during the financial year 2023-24.The Committee comprises of the followingDirectors:
1. Mr. K. Nagarajan (Chairman)
2. Mr. Rangarajan Raghavan
3. Mr. K. R. Varma
The details of the Corporate SocialResponsibility activities undertaken by theCompany and the amount spent towards thesame are given in detail in "Annexure VI”.
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Companyis complying with the Secretarial Standards issuedby the Institute of Company Secretaries of Indiaand approved by Central Government with respectto meetings of the Board of Directors and Generalmeetings.
The Company has established a robust VigilMechanism and a Whistle-blower policy inaccordance with the provisions of the Act and ListingRegulations. The Vigil Mechanism is supervised byan 'Ethics & Compliance Task Force' comprising amember of the Board as the Chairperson and seniorexecutives as members.
Protected disclosures can be made by awhistleblower through an e-mail, or dedicated
telephone line or a letter to the Ethics & ComplianceTask Force or to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee. The Vigil Mechanism and Whistle¬blower policy is put up on the Company's websiteand can be accessed at www.accel-india.com.
REPORTING UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENTOF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-SexualHarassment policy in line with the requirements ofThe Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.Internal Complaints committee (ICC) has beenset up to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. All employees (permanent,contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered underthis policy. One case was reported relating to Sexualharassment complaints during the financial year2024-25.
No. of Complaints ofsexual harassmentreceived during theperiod 1st January, 2024to 31st December, 2024
1
No. of complaintsdisposed off
Nil
No. of cases pending formore than 90 days
1 (Matter under SubJudice, Hon'ble Ad¬ditional Labor Office,Lucknow)
Nature of Action takenby the Employer
The Respondentwas transferred toanother branch andlater he Voluntarilyresigned.
REPORTING WITH RESPECT TO COMPLINCE OFPROVISIONS RELATING TO MATERNITY BENEFITACT, 1961
During the reporting period, the company has takenAppropriate Steps for Ensuring the compliance ofprovisions relating to Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Information regarding loans, guarantees andinvestments covered under the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 are detailed in the FinancialStatements [Refer Note no.22 and 24 of theFinancial Statements].
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy,technology absorption and foreign exchangeearnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8(3) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, isannexed herewith as "Annexure VII to this Report”.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on 31st March2023 is available in the official website of theCompany www.accel-india.com.
The Board of Directors have adopted the InsiderTrading Policy in accordance with the requirementsof the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading)Regulation, 2015 as amended from time to time.The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays
down guidelines and procedures to be followed, anddisclosures to be made while dealing with sharesof the Company, as well as the consequencesof violation. The policy has been formulated toregulate, monitor and ensure reporting of dealsby employees and to maintain the highest ethicalstandards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company coveringcode of practices and procedures for fair disclosureof unpublished price sensitive information and codeof conduct for the prevention of insider trading, isavailable on our website: - https://www.accel-india.com/investors
As required Regulation 17(8) read with ScheduleII of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the CEO/CFOcertification is attached with the annual report.
Your directors state that no disclosure or reportingis required in respect of the following matters asthere were no transactions on these items duringthe year under review:
• Details relating to deposits covered underChapter V of the Act.
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights asto dividend, voting or otherwise.
• The Company does not have any scheme ofprovision of money for the purchase of its ownshares by employees or by trustees for thebenefit of employees.
• No significant or material orders were passedby the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals whichwould impact the going concern status andCompany's operations in the future.
• No fraud has been reported by the Auditors tothe Audit Committee or to the Board.
• There is no Corporate Insolvency ResolutionProcess initiated under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016.
The Board of Directors take this opportunity tothank all its shareholders, valued customers, Banks,Government and statutory authorities, investorsand stock exchanges for their continued supportto the Company. Your Directors wish to place onrecord their deep sense of appreciation for thecommitted services by employees. Your Directorsacknowledge with gratitude the encouragementand support extended by the valued shareholdersand the Promoters of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
MANAGING DIRECTOR WHOLE-TIME
DIN: 00236198 DIRECTOR
DIN: 06600739
PLACE: CHENNAIDATE: 13.08.2025