We have pleasure in presenting the 33rd Directors’ Report on the Business and Operations ofthe Company together with the audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March,2024.
1. CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT ETC PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION PLANAPPROVED BY THE HON’BLE NCLT, HYDERABAD BENCH VIDE ITS ORDERSDATED 14.09.2023:
The Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Hyderabad Bench, vide Orderdated 16.03.2022 (“Insolvency Commencement Order”) had initiated Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process (“CIRP”) against the Company, based on the petition filed by theFinancial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”)and has approved the Resolution Plan vide its Orders dated 14.09.2023.
a. Change of management and constitution of new Board of directors to administer the affairsof the Company.
b. Altered the Object Clause of the MOA, to carrying out the business objects of IT and ITenabled services and solutions, manpower recruitment into government and private sector allover India and abroad, healthcare, acquisition of similar industry companies for inorganicgrowth.
c. Shifting of Registered office within the state of Telangana.
d. Reduction of 100% (Hundred Percent) of the total paid-up equity share capital held by thepromoters of the Company comprising of 27,48,640(Twenty-Seven Lakhs Forty EightThousand Six Hundred and Forty) equity shares.
e. Reduction of 95% (Ninety Five Percent) of the total paid-up equity share capital held by thenon-promoters of the Company comprising of 68,05,960 (Sixty Eight Lakhs Five ThousandNine Hundred and Sixty) equity shares have become 3,40,298 (Three Lakh Forty ThousandTwo Hundred and Ninety Eight) equity shares.
The fractional entitlements if any, shall be aggregated and held by the trust, nominated by theBoard on that behalf, who shall sell such shares in the market at such price and distribute thenet sale proceeds to the said shareholders in proportion to their holding.
f. Allotment of 16,09,702 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each to resolution applicant and otherstrategic investors.
The performance of the Company during the year has been as under:
(Rs.in lakhs)
Particulars
2023-2024 Standalone 2022-2023
Revenue from Operations
--
Other Income (IncludingExceptional Items)
Total Expenses
94.08
0.35
Profit Before Tax
(94.08)
(0.35)
Less: Provision for Taxation
Profit / (Loss) After Tax
Other Comprehensive Income
Total Comprehensive Income
Earning per Equity ShareBasic
Diluted (in Rs.)
(4.825)
(0.004)
During the Year under the review, there were no Operations in the Company and has incurreda net loss of Rs. 94.08Lakhs as against the Nil income and net loss of Rs. 0.35 Lakhs in theprevious financial year ending 31.03.2024.
The information on Company’s affairs and related aspects is provided under ManagementDiscussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared, inter-alia, in compliance withRegulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) regulations, 2015and forms part of this Report.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (j) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company has notproposed to transfer any amount to general reserves account of the company during the yearunder review.
The closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of the Company as at March,31st2024 is Rs. (136.87) Lakhs.
As the Company recently in September, 2023 came out of “Corporate Insolvency andResolution Process (CIRP)”and in the absence of profit, your directors are unable to declareany dividend for the financial year 2023-2024.
Pursuant to the Hon’ble NCLT Order, Hyderabad Bench dated 14.09.2023, the Company hasaltered the Main object of the Company to carry out the business objects of the Corporate Debtor,the business objects of IT and IT enabled services and solutions, manpower recruitment intogovernment and private sector all over India and abroad, healthcare, acquisition of similar industrycompanies for inorganic growth. The Company is yet to carry the Operations.
The Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Hyderabad Bench, vide Orderdated 16.03.2022 (“Insolvency Commencement Order”) had initiated Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process (“CIRP”) based on petition filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 7of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”) had appointed Mr. MaligiMadhusudhana Reddy as Resolution professional of the Company to manage affairs of theCompany in accordance with the provisions of the Code.
c. Reduction of 100% (Hundred Percent) of the total paid-up equity share capital held by thepromoters of the Company comprising of 27,48,640 (Twenty-Seven Lakhs FortyEightThousand Six Hundred and Forty) equity shares.
d. Reduction of 95% (Ninety Five Percent) of the total paid-up equity share capital held by thenon-promoters of the Company comprising of 68,05,960 (Sixty Eight Lakhs Five ThousandNine Hundred and Sixty) equity shares have become 3,40,298 (Three Lakh Forty ThousandTwo Hundred and Ninety Eight) equity shares.
Except the above no other material changes and commitments affecting the financial positionof the Company which have occurred during the end of the Financial Year of the Company towhich the financial statements relate and the date of the report
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under review.
The Company was admitted into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”). TheHon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Hyderabad Bench, vide Order dated16.03.2022 (“Insolvency Commencement Order”) had initiated Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process (“CIRP”) against the Company, based on the petition filed by the
Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”)and has approved the Resolution Plan vide its Orders dated 14.09.2023.
a) Reduction and extinguishment of existing Promoters holding to the extent of 100%:
The Holding of erstwhile promoters is reduced by 100%. As a result, the erstwhile promotersshareholding of 27,48,640 shares have become zero
b) Reduction and extinguishment of non-promoters holding to the extent of 95%:
The Holding of non-promoters is reduced by 95%. As a result, the existing publicshareholding of 68,05,960 shares have become 3,40,298 equity shares
The Resolution Applicant along with strategic investors have infused an amount ofRs. 1,60,97,020/- in the manner set out in the Resolution Plan and the allotment of 16,09,702Equity Shares of Rs.10/- was made on 22.02.2024.
Further, pursuant to the said Order, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 22.02.2024has approved the allotment of 16,09,702 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each to resolution applicantand other strategic investors pursuant to the approved resolution plan.
Therefore, pursuant to the above, as on date the Authorised share capital of the Company ason 31.03.2024 is Rs. 10,00,00,000/- divided into 10,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each andsubscribed and paid up capital of the Company is Rs. 1,95,00,000/- divided into 19,50,000Equity shares of Rs.10/- each.
Pursuant to the Orders dated 14.09.2023 of Hon’ble NCLT, Hyderabad Bench, followingappointments have taken place during the year:
S. No
Name of the Director/KMP/ Officer
Designation
Date ofAppointment
1
Ms. Sanjana Lagumavarapu
Managing Director
06.10.2023
2
Mr. Sangareddypeta Saikiran
CFO
3
Whole-Time Director
14.10.2023
4
Ms. Priyanka Agarwal
Independent Director
5
Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Palakolanu
6
Mr. KancharlaRajasekhara Reddy
26.03.2024
7
Mr. Nitesh Kumar Sharma
Company Secretary andCompliance Officer
03.10.2023
Pursuant to the Orders dated 14.09.2023 of Hon’ble NCLT, Hyderabad Bench, followingDirectors have been deemed as resigned during the year:
Name of the Director/KMP/Officer
Date of Resignation
Ms. LalithaGudimetla
Independent
Director
14.09.2023(Deemed Resignation)
Mr. Bala Reddy Gopu
Managing
Mr. Telukutla Srinivasa Rao
As required under regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015, briefparticulars of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointment are given as Annexure A tothe notice of the AGM forming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Companyconfirming that they meet with both the criteria of independence as prescribed under sub¬section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Reg.16(1)(b) read with Reg.25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.
In compliance with Rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014, all the PIDs of the Company have registered themselves with the India Institute ofCorporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar and have included their names in the databank ofIndependent Directors within the statutory timeline.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV ofthe Act and the Company’s Code of Conduct. In terms of Reg. 25(8) of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, the Independent Directors haveconfirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may bereasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties withan objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement ofexpenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors andCommittee(s).
The Company was suspended and was admitted in IBC proceedings on 16.03.2022 and cameout of the same on 14.09.2023 vide Orders of the Hon’ble NCLT Hyderabad Bench dated14.09.2023 and till then the Board was Suspended.
However, after the end of IBC proceedings the Company, the Board of Directors duly met five(05) times during the financial year from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The dates onwhich the meetings were held are 16.10.2023, 22.01.2024, 13.02.2024, 22.02.2024 and26.03.2024.
The Board of the Company was suspended because of Corporate Insolvency & ResolutionProcess; hence no such formal Board evaluation was done during the year. Further, to complywith Regulation 25(4) of SEBI(LODR) Regulations, a separate meeting of IndependentDirectors to evaluate the performance evaluation of the Chairman, the Non-IndependentDirectors, the Board and flow of information from management could not be held as theerstwhile Board of Directors were suspended by the order of the Hon’ble NCLT.
15. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES INTERMS OF REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEEAS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT &REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:
A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of theAct, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as Annexure IV (a) to this Report.
A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn andthe name of every employee is annexed to this Annual report as Annexure IV (b).
During the year, NONE of the employees is drawing a remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/- andabove per annum or Rs.8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month, the limits specifiedunder the Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 andon the basis of explanation given by the executives of the Company and subject to disclosuresin the Annual Accounts of the Company from time to time, we state as under:
1. That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards havebeen followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
2. That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistentlyand made judgment and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and
of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;
3. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis:
5. That the Directors have lain down internal financial controls to be followed by theCompany and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operatingeffectively; and
6. That the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed andimplemented by the Company are adequate. The Company maintains appropriate system ofinternal control, including monitoring procedures, to ensure that all assets are safeguardedagainst loss from unauthorized use or disposition. Company policies, guidelines andprocedures provide for adequate checks and balances, and are meant to ensure that alltransactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
During the period under review, there is no material or serious observations have been noticedfor inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Further, details of internal financial control and its adequacy are included in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report which is appended as Annexure III and forms part of thisReport.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Auditors have not reported any matter under section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed undersection 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
19. NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITSSUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THEYEAR:
During the year under review, no Company has become or ceased to become its subsidiary,joint venture or associate Company.
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the Financial Year ended March31, 2024 and as such, no amount of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding ason the date of the balance sheet.
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended March 31,2024, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated 22nd January 2019amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company is required tofile with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 for outstandingreceipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
The Company has complied with this requirement within the prescribed timelines.
The Company has not given loans, Guarantees or made any investments attracting theprovision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
Your Company follows a comprehensive system of Risk Management. Your Company hasadopted a procedure for assessment and minimization of probable risks. It ensures that all therisks are timely defined and mitigated in accordance with the well-structured risk managementprocess.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act, Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”) read withthe relevant circulars and amendments thereto, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid orunclaimed for a period of seven years from the due date is required to be transferred to theInvestor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”), constituted by the Central Government.
During the Year, no amount of dividend was unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven yearsand therefore no amount is required to be transferred to Investor Education and ProvidentFund under the Section 125(1) and Section 125(2) of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act, Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”) read with therelevant circulars and amendments thereto, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid orunclaimed for a period of seven years from the due date is required to be transferred to theInvestor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”), constituted by the Central Government.
Our Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions. This policy deals with thereview and approval of related party transactions.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm’slength basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no material significantrelated party transactions made by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel or the Senior Management which may have a potential conflict with theinterest of the Company at large.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 in the prescribed Form AOC-2 is appended as Annexure IIwhich
forms part of this Report.
All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee/Board for approval.Prior approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions which are foreseenand are in repetitive in nature. Members may refer to the financial statements which sets outrelated party disclosures pursuant to IND AS-24.
The particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, isprovided hereunder:
Your Company’s operations are not energy intensive. Adequate measures have been taken toconserve energy wherever possible by using energy efficient computers and purchase ofenergy efficient equipment.
1. Research and Development (R&D): NIL
2. Technology absorption, adoption and innovation: NIL
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NILForeign Exchange Outgo: NIL
(I). Terms of reference of Audit committee covers all the matters prescribed under Regulation18 of the Listing Regulations and Section 177 of the Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee encompasses the requirements of Section 177of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and,inter alia, includes:
i. Oversight of the listed entity’s financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financialinformation to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
ii. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors ofthe listed entity;
iii. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutoryauditors;
iv. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's reportthereon before submission to the board for approval, with particular reference to:
a. Matters required to be included in the director’s responsibility statement to be includedin the board’s report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013;
b. Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
c. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment bymanagement;
d. Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings;
e. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements;
f. Disclosure of any related party transactions;
g. Modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report;
v. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission tothe board for approval;
vi. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raisedthrough an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of fundsutilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document / prospectus / notice andthe report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilisation of proceeds of a380[public issue or rights issue or preferential issue or qualified institutions placement],and making appropriate recommendations to the board to take up steps in this matter;
vii. Reviewing and monitoring the auditor’s independence and performance, and effectiveness
of audit process;
viii. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the listed entity with relatedparties;
ix. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
x. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity, wherever it is necessary;
xi. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
xii. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors, adequacyof the internal control systems;
xiii. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of theinternal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department,reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit;
xiv. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on;
xv. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matterswhere there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of amaterial nature and reporting the matter to the board;
xvi. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and scopeof audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
xvii. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors, debentureholders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors;
xviii. To review the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
xix. Approval of appointment of chief financial officer after assessing the qualifications,experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
xx. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the auditcommittee.
xxi. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/investment by the holdingcompany in the subsidiary exceeding rupees 100 crore or 10% of the asset size of thesubsidiary, whichever is lower including existing loans / advances / investments existing ason the date of coming into force of this provision.
xxii. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involving merger,demerger, amalgamation etc., on the listed entity and its shareholders.
xxiii. Carrying out any other function as may be referred to the Committee by the Board.
xxiv. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 177 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and matters specified in Part C of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations.
i. Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations;
ii. Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the statutory auditors;
iii. Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses; and
iv. The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the chief internal auditor shall besubject to review by the audit committee.
v. Statement of deviations:
• Quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, ifapplicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1).
• Annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offerdocument/prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7).
Pursuant to the implementation of the Resolution Plan as approved by the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench (approved Resolution Plan) vide its Order dated14.09.2023, the Audit Committee duly met Two (02) times during the financial year from 1stApril 2023 to 31st March 2024. The Audit Committee was constituted on 16.10.2024. Thedate on which the meetings were held are 22.01.2024 and 13.02.2024.
Name
category
No. of Meetings
No. of meetings
held during the
attended
tenure
*Mr. Prabhakar
Reddy
Palakolanu
Chairperson
NED (I)
@Ms. PriyankaAgarwal
Member
*Mr.
Sangareddypeta
Saikiran
ED
#Mr. Kancharla
Rajasekhara
* appointed w.e.f.16.10.2023
@appointed w.e.f.16.10.2023 and ceased as member on 26.03.2024
# appointed w.e.f. 26.03.2024
NED (I): Non-Executive Independent director
NED: Non-Executive director
During the year, all recommendations of Audit Committee were approved by the Board of
Directors.
i. Formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes andindependence of a director and recommend to the board of directors a policy relating to, theremuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees;
ii. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee shall evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board andon the basis of such evaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities required ofan independent director. The person recommended to the Board for appointment as anindependent director shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For thepurpose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may:
a. use the services of an external agencies, if required;
b. consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity;and
c. consider the time commitments of the candidates.
iii. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of independent directors and theboard of directors;
iv. Devising a policy on diversity of board of directors;
v. Identifying persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed insenior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the boardof directors their appointment and removal.
vi. Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, on thebasis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors.
Pursuant to the implementation of the Resolution Plan as approved by the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench (approved Resolution Plan) vide its Order dated14.09.2023, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee duly met one (01) time during thefinancial year from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The Nomination and RemunerationCommittee constituted on 16.10.2023. The date on which the meeting was held is 26.03.2024.
No. ofMeetings heldduring thetenure
No. of
meetings
#Mr. KancharlaRajasekhara Reddy
*Ms. Priyanka Agarwal
@Mr.
SangareddypetaSaikiran
*Mr. Prabhakar ReddyPalakolanu
* appointed w.e.f 14.10.2023
@appointed w.e.f 14.10.2023 and later resigned on 26.03.2024#appointed w.e.f 26.03.2024
NED (I): Non-Executive Independent directorNED: Non-Executive director
This policy sets out the guiding principles for the Nomination & Remuneration Committee foridentifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and to determine the independenceof Directors, in case of their appointment as independent Directors of the Company.
2.1 “Director” means a director appointed to the Board of a Company.
2.2 “Nomination and Remuneration Committee means the committee constituted inaccordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
2.3 “Independent Director” means a Director referred to in sub-Section (6) of Section 149 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
3.1.1 The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the Board, shall review on annualbasis, appropriate skills, knowledge and experience required of the Board as a whole and itsindividual members. The objective is to have a board with diverse background and experiencethat are relevant for the Company’s operations.
3.1.2 In evaluating the suitability of individual Board member the NR Committee may takeinto account factors, such as:
• General understanding of the Company’s business dynamics, global business and socialperspective;
• Educational and professional background
• Standing in the profession;
• Personal and professional ethics, integrity and values;
• Willingness to devote sufficient time and energy in carrying out their duties andresponsibilities effectively.
3.1.3 The proposed appointee shall also fulfill the following requirements:
• shall possess a Director Identification Number;
• shall not be disqualified under the companies Act, 2013;
• shall Endeavour to attend all Board Meeting and Wherever he is appointed as aCommittee Member, the Committee Meeting;
• shall abide by the code of Conduct established by the Company for Directors and seniorManagement personnel;
• shall disclose his concern or interest in any Company or companies or bodies corporate,firms, or other association of individuals including his shareholding at the first meeting ofthe Board in every financial year and thereafter whenever there is a change in thedisclosures already made;
• Such other requirements as any prescribed, from time to time, under the Companies Act,2013, Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and other relevant laws.
3.1.4 The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall evaluate each individual with theobjective of having a group that best enables the success of the Company’s business.
3.2.1 The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall assess the independence of Directorsat time of appointment/ re-appointment and the Board shall assess the same annually. TheBoard shall re-assess determinations of independence when any new interest or relationshipsare disclosed by a Director.
3.2.2 The criteria of independence shall be in accordance with the guidelines as laid down inCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
An independent Director in relation to a Company, means a director other than a managingDirector or a whole-time Director or a nominee Director
i. who, in the opinion of the board of directors, is a person of integrity and possessesrelevant expertise and experience;
ii. who is or was not a promoter of the listed entity or its holding, subsidiary or associatecompany[or member of the promoter group of the listed entity];
iii. who is not related to promoters or directors in the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or
associate company;
iv. who, apart from receiving director's remuneration, has or had no material pecuniaryrelationship with the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company, or theirpromoters, or directors, during the three immediately preceding financial years or during the currentfinancial year;
v. none of whose relatives—
a. is holding securities of or interest in the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary orassociate company during the three immediately preceding financial years or duringthe current financial year of face value in excess of fifty lakh rupees or two percent ofthe paid-up capital of the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company,respectively, or such higher sum as may be specified;
b. is indebted to the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company or theirpromoters or directors, in excess of such amount as may be specified during the threeimmediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year;
c. has given a guarantee or provided any security in connection with the indebtedness ofany third person to the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company ortheir promoters or directors, for such amount as may be specified during the threeimmediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year; or
d. has any other pecuniary transaction or relationship with the listed entity, its holding,subsidiary or associate company amounting to two percent or more of its grossturnover or total income: Provided that the pecuniary relationship or transaction withthe listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company or their promoters, ordirectors in relation to points (A) to (D) above shall not exceed two percent of itsgross turnover or total income or fifty lakh rupees or such higher amount as may bespecified from time to time, whichever is lower.]
vi. who, neither himself [“/herself], nor whose relative(s) —
a. holds or has held the position of a key managerial personnel or is or has been anemployee of the listed entity or its holding, subsidiary or associate company [or anycompany belonging to the promoter group of the listed entity,] in any of the threefinancial years immediately preceding the financial year in which he is proposed to beappointed:
[Provided that in case of a relative, who is an employee other than key managerialpersonnel, the restriction under this clause shall not apply for his / her employment.]
b. is or has been an employee or proprietor or a partner, in any of the three financial yearsimmediately preceding the financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed, of
(i) a firm of auditors or company secretaries in practice or cost auditors of the listed entityor its holding, subsidiary or associate company; or
(ii) any legal or a consulting firm that has or had any transaction with the listed entity, its
holding, subsidiary or associate company amounting to ten per cent or more of thegross turnover of such firm;
c. holds together with his relatives two per cent or more of the total voting power of thelisted entity; or
d. is a chief executive or director, by whatever name called, of any non-profit organisation thatreceives twenty-five per cent or more of its receipts or corpus from the listed entity, any ofits promoters, directors or its holding, subsidiary or associate company or that holdstwo percent or more of the total voting power of the listed entity;
e. is a material supplier, service provider or customer or a lessor or lessee of the listed entity;
vii. who is not less than 21 years of age.
viii. who is not a non-independent director of another company on the board of which any non¬independent director of the listed entity is an independent director:
3.2.3 The independent Director shall abide by the “code for independent Directors “asspecified in Schedule IV to the companies Act, 2013.
3.3.1 The Board members are expected to have adequate time and expertise and experience tocontribute to effective Board performance Accordingly, members should voluntarily limittheir Directorships in other listed public limited companies in such a way that it does notinterfere with their role as Director of the Company. The NR Committee shall take intoaccount the nature of, and the time involved in a Director service on other Boards, inevaluating the suitability of the individual Director and making its recommendations to theBoard.
3.3.2 A Director shall not serve as Director in more than 20 companies of which not more than10 shall be public limited companies.
3.3.3 A Director shall not serve as an independent Director in more than 7 listed companiesand not more than 3 listed companies in case he is serving as a whole-time Director in anylisted Company.
3.3.4 A Director shall not be a member in more than 10 committee or act as chairman of morethan 5 committee across all companies in which he holds Directorships.
For the purpose of considering the limit of the committee, Audit committee and stakeholder’srelationship committee of all public limited companies, whether listed or not, shall be included
and all other companies including private limited companies, foreign companies andcompanies under Section 8 of the companies Act, 2013 shall be excluded.
The objectives of the remuneration policy are to motivate Directors to excel in theirperformance, recognize their contribution and retain talent in the organization and rewardmerit.
The remuneration levels are governed by industry pattern, qualifications and experienceof the Directors, responsibilities shouldered and individual performance.
0.1 This policy sets out the guiding principles for the Nomination and Remunerationcommittee for recommending to the Board the remuneration of the Directors, key managerialpersonnel and other employees of the Company.
In this policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
2.1 “Director” means a Director appointed to the Board of the Company.
2.2 “key managerial personnel” means
(i) The Chief Executive Officer or the managing Director or the manager;
(ii) The Company Secretary;
(iii) The Whole-time Director;
(iv) The Chief Financial Officer; and
(v) Such other office as may be prescribed under the companies Act, 2013
2.3 “Nomination and Remuneration committee” means the committee constituted by Board inaccordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the companies Act, 2013, clause 49 of theEquity Listing Agreement and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
3.1 Remuneration to Executive Director and key managerial personnel
3.1.1 The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration (NR)
The Board on the recommendation of the NR committee shall also review and approve the remuneratioipayable to the key managerial personnel of the Company.
3.1.2 The remuneration structure to the Executive Director and key managerial personnel shallinclude the following components:
(i) Basic pay
(ii) Perquisites and Allowances
(iii) Stock Options
(iv) Commission (Applicable in case of Executive Directors)
(v) Retrial benefits
(vi) Annual performance Bonus
3.1.3 The Annual plan and Objectives for Executive committee shall be reviewed by the NRcommittee and Annual performance bonus will be approved by the committee based on theachievement against the Annual plan and Objectives.
3.2 Remuneration to Non - Executive Directors
3.2.1 The Board, on the recommendation of the NR Committee, shall review and approve theremuneration payable to the Non - Executive Directors of the Company within the overalllimits approved by the shareholders as per the provisions of the Companies Act.
3.2.2 Non - Executive Directors shall be entitled to sitting fees attending the meetings of theBoard and the Committees thereof. The Non- Executive Directors shall also be entitled toprofit related commission in addition to the sitting fees.
3.3. Remuneration to other employees
1.3.1. Employees shall be assigned grades according to their qualifications and workexperience, competencies as well as their roles and responsibilities in the organization.Individual remuneration shall be determined within the appropriate grade and shall bebased on various factors such as job profile skill sets, seniority, experience and
prevailing remuneration levels for equivalent jobs.
5.1 The Board members are expected to have adequate time and expertise and experience tocontribute to effective Board performance. Accordingly, members should voluntarily limittheir directorships in other listed public limited companies in such a way that it does notinterfere with their role as director of the company. The NR Committee shall take into accountthe nature of and the time involved in a director’s service on other Boards, in evaluating the suitabilityof the individual Director and making its recommendations to the Board.
5.2 Director shall not serve as director in more than 20 companies of which not more than 10shall be public limited companies.
5.3 Director shall not serve as an independent Director in more than 7 listed companies andnot more than 3 listed companies in case he is serving as a whole-time Director in any listedcompany.
5.4 Director shall not be a member in more than 10 committees or act as chairman of morethan 5 committees across all companies in which he holds directorships.
For the purpose of considering the limit of the committee, Audit committee and stakeholder’srelationship committee of all public limited companies, whether listed or not, shall be includedand all other companies including private limited companies, foreign companies andcompanies under section 8 of the companies Act, 2013 shall be excluded.
The Committee’s role includes:
i. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the Company including complaintsrelated to transfer/transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of declareddividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc;
ii. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders;
iii. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the Company in respect ofvarious services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent;
iv. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the Company for reducing thequantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/annualreports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the company;
v. Such other matter as may be specified by the Board from time to time.
vi. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 178 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and matters specified in Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations.
Pursuant to the implementation of the Resolution Plan as approved by the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench (approved Resolution Plan) vide its Order dated14.09.2023, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee duly met one (01) time during thefinancial year from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee constituted on 16.10.2023. The date on which the 1st meeting was held is13.02.2024.
No. of Meetingsheld during thetenure
No. of meetingsattended
* appointed w.e.f 16.10.2023#appointed w.e.f26.03.2024
@ appointed w.e.f 16.10.2023 and ceased as member w.e.f 26.03.2024
NED (I): Non-Executive Independent directorED: Executive directorNED: Non-Executive director
NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS
NUMBER
Number of complaints received from the investors comprising non-receipt ofsecurities sent for transfer and transmission, complaints received from SEBI /Registrar of Companies / Bombay Stock Exchange / National Stock Exchange /SCORE and so on
NIL
Number of complaints resolved
Number of complaints not resolved to the satisfaction of the investors as onMarch 31, 2024.
Complaints pending as on March 31, 2024.
Number of Share transfers pending for approval, as on March 31, 2024.
Since your Company does not have net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more or turnover of Rs.1000 Crores or more or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more during the financial year, section135 of the Companies Act, 2013relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicableand hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.
The Company has formulated a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy pursuant to Reg. 22of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 and Section177(10) of the Companies Act 2013, enabling stakeholders to report any concern of unethicalbehaviour, suspected fraud or violation.
The said policy inter-alia provides safeguard against victimization of the Whistle Blower.Stakeholders including directors and employees have access to the Vice Chairman andManaging Director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
During the year under review, no stakeholder was denied access to the Chairperson of theAudit Committee.
The Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Hyderabad Bench, vide Orderdated 16.03.2022 (“Insolvency Commencement Order”) had initiated Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process (“CIRP”) based on petition filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 7of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”) and appointed Mr. MaligiMadhusudhana Reddy as Resolution Professional.
Subsequently, the RP has also received claims from the Financial Creditor. As a result,another CoC was re-constituted on 27.05.2022.
In the 4th CoC held on 10.08.2022, the resolution plans were approved and those were to beconsidered in the 5th CoC meeting to be held on 24.08.2022. The CoC approved theresolution plan submitted by Mr. S.S.R.R.MohanBabu with 100% voting share.
Due to BSE Ltd and Union Bank of India claims, Resolution applicant has filed a revised listof claims and further revised distribution schedule. Consequently, the resolution plan wasapproved by Hon’ble NCLT Vide orders dated 14.09.2023
The members of the company approved the appointment of M/s. Pundarikashyam andAssociates, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the company for the term of fiveyears from 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2024upto conclusion of 33rdAnnual General meeting to beheld for financial year 2023-24 and is eligible for reappointment.
The Board in its meeting held on 13.08.2024 proposed to reappoint M/s. Pundarikashyam andAssociates., as Statutory Auditors for the period of 5 years from the conclusion of ensuingAGM for FY 2023-24 till the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held for the FY2028-29.
The Auditors’ Report for fiscal 2024 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverseremark. The Auditors’ Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.The Company has received audit report with unmodified opinion for both Standalone andConsolidated audited financial results of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2024 from the statutory auditors of the Company. The Auditors have confirmed that they havesubjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and itsPowers) Rules, 2014; during the year under review the Internal Audit of the functions andactivities of the Company was undertaken by the Internal Auditor of the Company onquarterly basis by M/s. MGS Reddy & Co, Chartered Accountants Internal Auditors of theCompany.
Deviations are reviewed periodically and due compliance ensured. Summary of SignificantAudit Observations along with recommendations and its implementations are reviewed by theAudit Committee and concerns, if any, are reported to Board. There were no adverse remarksor qualification on accounts of the Company from the Internal Auditor.
M/s. MGS Reddy & Co, Chartered Accountants again reappointed as Internal Auditors of theCompany for the FY 2024-25.
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, based upon the recommendations ofthe Audit Committee, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s. Manoj Parakh & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries (CP No. 8957) as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, forconducting the Secretarial Audit for financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. Manoj Parakh & Associates, CompanySecretaries (CP No. 8957) for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The Report given bythe Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as Annexure- I and forms integral part of thisReport.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverseremark.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company hascomplied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The Company has issued a certificate to its Directors, confirming that it has not made anydefault under Section 164(2) of the Act, as on March 31, 2024.
In adherence to the provisions of Section 134(3)(e) and 178(1) & (3) of the Companies Act,2013, the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee approved a policy on Director’s appointment and remuneration, including,criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director andother matters.
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of theCompanies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return is uploaded onwebsite of the Company curatechnologies.in
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisionsof Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities carried out by theCompany.
Management discussion and analysis report for the year under review as stipulated underRegulation 34 (e) read with schedule V, Part B of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements), Regulations 2015 with the stock exchange in India is annexed herewith asAnnexure- III to this report.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors haveconfirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may bereasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties withan objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement ofexpenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directorsand Committee(s).
The Company familiarises its Independent Directors on their appointment as such on theBoard with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of theindustry in which the Company operates, etc. through familiarization programme. TheCompany also conducts orientation programme upon induction of new Directors, as well asother initiatives to update the Directors on a continuing basis. The familiarizationprogramme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the Company’s websitecuratechnologies.in.
Since the paid-up capital of the Company is less than Rs. 10 Crores and Net worth of theCompany is less than Rs. 25 Crores, Corporate Governance is Not Applicable.
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect theindependence of the Directors.
Pursuant to the implementation of the Resolution Plan as approved by the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench (approved Resolution Plan’) vide its Order dated
14.09.2023, the company has shifted its registered office of the Company from Plot No.12,Software Units Layout Cyberabad, Hyderabad-500081, Telangana to Sy No.68, Flat No.203,Hema Durga Plaza, Allwyn Colony, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500049, Telangana w.e.f
13.02.2024.
It was further shifted to Unit No 604 B, Jain Saduguru Capital Park, Beside Image Gardens,Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081 w.e.f., 06.04.2024.
Pursuant to the implementation of the Resolution Plan as approved by the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench (approved Resolution Plan’) vide its Order dated14.09.2023, the company has altered the main objects clause of the Memorandum ofAssociation (the "MOA") of the Company by substituting the new Object Clause in the placeof existing Object clause w.e.f. 26.03.2024.
a. Reduction and extinguishment of existing Promoters holding to the extent of 100%: TheHolding of erstwhile promoters is reduced by 100%. Accordingly, the record date was fixed as
31.01.2024 and the same was taken on record by BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of IndiaLimited.
b. Reduction and extinguishment of non-promoters holding to the extent of 95%:
The Holding of non-promoters is reduced by 95%. Accordingly, the record date was fixed as
31.01.2024 and the same was taken on record by BSE Limited and National Stock Exchangeof India Limited.
The Resolution Applicant Mr. S.S.R.R. Mohan Babu has paid all the dues to operational andfinancial creditors as per the Resolution Plan.
The Resolution Applicant along with strategic investors have infused an amount of Rs.2,46,50,000/- in the manner set out in the Resolution Plan and the allotment of 16,09,702Equity Shares of Rs.10/- shares was made on 22.02.2024.
The National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Hyderabad Bench, vide Order dated16.03.2022 (“Insolvency Commencement Order”) had initiated Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process (“CIRP”) based on petition filed by the Financial Creditor under Section
7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”). Hon’ble NCLT vide itsOrders dated 14.09.2023 approved the Resolution Plan submitted by Mr. S.S.R.K. MohanBabu. He has implemented the Resolution Plan including payment to the financial andoperational creditors.
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with therequirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2018. The InsiderTrading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, anddisclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as theconsequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensurereporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing inCompany securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures forfair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for theprevention of insider trading is available on our website (curatechnologies.in).
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted aPolicy on Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace.
This is in line with provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act’) and the Rules madethereunder. With the objective of providing a safe working environment, all employees(permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The policy isavailable on the website at curatechnologies.in
As per the requirement of the POSH Act and Rules made thereunder, the Company hasconstituted an Internal Committee at all its locations known as the Prevention of SexualHarassment (POSH) Committees, to inquire and redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. During the year under review, there were no Complaints pertaining tosexual harassment.
All employees are covered under this policy. During the year 2023-24, there were nocomplaints received by the Committee.
48. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIMESETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKSAND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no one-time settlement of loans taken from banks andfinancial institutions.
During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by the Company which werefailed to be implemented.
The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and hence Industry baseddisclosures is not required.
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandatedthe formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the policies are available onour website i.e. curatechnologies.in
During the year under review, the Company has not taken up any of the following activitiesexcept as mentioned:
a) Issue of sweat equity share: NA
b) Issue of shares with differential rights: NA
c) Issue of shares under employee’s stock option scheme: NA
d) Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for purchase of its shares: NA
e) Buy back shares: NA
f) Disclosure about revision: NA
g) Preferential Allotment of Shares: Yes.
h) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting: NA
53. APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the overwhelming co-operation andassistance received from the investors, customers, business associates, bankers, vendors, aswell as regulatory and governmental authorities. Your Directors also thanks the employees atall levels, who through their dedication, co-operation, support and smart work have enabledthe company to achieve a moderate growth and is determined to poise a rapid and remarkablegrowth in the year to come.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of business constituents, banksand other financial institutions and shareholders of the Company, SEBI, BSE, NSE, NSDL,CDSL, Bankers etc. for their continued support for the growth of the Company.
For and on behalf of the BoardFor Cura Technologies Limited
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Place: Hyderabad Sangareddypeta Sai Kiran Priyanka Agarwal
Date: 13.08.2024 Whole time director & CFO Director
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