A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result ofpast events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settlethe obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions aremeasured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditurerequired to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. Thediscount rate used to determine the present value is a pre-tax rate that reflects thecurrent market assessments of time value of money and the risks specific to theliability. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognised as interestexpense. The provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted toreflect the current management estimates.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations that arisefrom past events, whose existence would be confirmed by the occurrence or non¬occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the controlof the Company. Or a present obligation that arises from past events but is notrecognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodyingeconomic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of theobligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements. However disclosedonly when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
The Company contributes to statutory provident fund in accordance with EmployeesProvident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 that is a defined contributionplan and contribution paid or payable is recognised as an expense in the year inwhich the employees render services.
The Company’s obligation because of gratuity is determined based on actuarialvaluations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that maydiffer from actual developments in the future. These include the determination ofthe discount rate future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexitiesinvolved in the valuation and its long-term nature, these liabilities are highly sensitiveto changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reportingdate.
The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligationas an expense in the statement of profit and loss - service costs comprising currentservice costs and net interest expense.
Re-measurement, comprising of actuarial gains and losses and the return on planassets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefitliability), are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a correspondingdebit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur.Re measurements are not reclassified to profit and loss in subsequent periods. Netinterest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liabilityor asset.
All employee benefits which are due within twelve months of rendering the servicesare classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages,short term compensated absences, etc. and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratiaare recognised in the period in which the employee renders the related service.All short-term employee benefits are accounted on undiscounted basis during theaccounting period based on services rendered by employees.
The Company has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulatingand non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensatedabsences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuaryat each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additionalamount expected to be paid / availed as a result of the unused entitlement thathas accumulated at the Balance Sheet date. The Company presents the leave as acurrent liability in the Balance Sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditionalright to defer its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date.
Employees (including senior executives) of the Company receive remuneration inthe form of share-based payments in form of employee stock options, wherebyemployees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity settledtransactions).
The cost is recognised in employee benefits expense or debited to investmentin subsidiary (in respect of employee stock options granted to an employeerendering services to a subsidiary), together with a corresponding increasein stock option outstanding reserves in equity over the period in which theperformance and/or service conditions are fulfilled. The cumulative expenserecognised or an increase in investment in subsidiary for equity settled transactionsat each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which thevesting period has expired and the Company’s best estimate of the numberof equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit for a periodrepresents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginningand end of that period and is recognised in employee benefits expense.Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account whendetermining the grant date fair value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditionsbeing met is assessed as part of the Company’s best estimate of the number ofequity instruments that will ultimately vest. The dilutive effect of outstanding optionsis reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings pershare.
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss (excludingother comprehensive income) for the year attributable to equity shareholders bythe weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period isadjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a right issue, shares splitand reserve share splits (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number ofequity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for theperiod attributable to equity shareholders after taking into account the after incometax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potentialequity shares and the weighted average number of additional equity shares thatwould have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equityshares.
I n case of a bonus issue, equity shares are issued to existing shareholders for noadditional consideration. The number of equity shares outstanding before the eventis adjusted for the proportionate change in the number of equity shares outstandingas if the event had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period reported. Due toincrease in number of shares, earnings per share declines.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer aliability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurementdate. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transactionto sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset or liability - or
• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for theasset or liability.
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that marketparticipants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that marketparticipants act in their economic best interest.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstancesand for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the useof relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in thestandalone financial statement are categorised within the fair value hierarchy,described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fairvalue measurement as a whole:
• Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identicalassets or liabilities.
• Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significantto the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
• Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significantto the fair value measurement is unobservable
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes offinancial assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks ofthe asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
I n accordance with Ind AS 108, segment reporting, the Company has disclosed thesegment information in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company has accounted for its investment in subsidiaries or associates or jointventure at cost less impairment. The Company assesses investments in subsidiaries,associates and joint venture for impairment whenever events or changes incircumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not berecoverable. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverableamount of the investment in subsidiary, associate or joint venture. The recoverableamount of such investment is the higher of its fair value less cost of disposal (FVLCD)
and its value-in-use (VIU). The VIU of the investment is calculated using projectedfuture cash flows. If the recoverable amount of the investment is less than its carryingamount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction istreated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the statement of profit and lossInvestment in a subsidiary or an associate or a joint venture acquired in stages areaccounted after re-measuring the equity interest held up to the date on which controlor significant influence was first achieved, at its fair value on date of obtaining controlor significant influence.
Non-current assets classified as held for sale when:
(i) They are available for immediate sale
(ii) Management is committed to a plan to sell
(iii) It is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan willbe withdrawn
(iv) An active programme to locate a buyer has been initiated
(v) The asset is being marketed at a reasonable price in relation to its fair value,and
(vi) A sale is expected to complete within 12 months from the date of classificationNon-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of:
(i) Their carrying amount immediately prior to being classified as held for sale inaccordance with the Companies accounting policy; and
(ii) Fair value less costs of disposal.
The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees ('), which is thefunctional currency of the Company and the currency of the primary economicenvironment in which the Company operates.
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company atits functional currency spot rates at the date the transaction first qualifiesfor recognition. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreigncurrencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange atthe reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translationof monetary items are recognised in profit or loss with the exception of thefollowing:
Exchange differences arising on monetary items that forms part of a reportingentity’s net investment in a foreign operation are recognised in profit or loss inthe financial statement of the reporting entity.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreigncurrency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial
transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currencyare translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value isdetermined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary itemsmeasured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or losson the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on itemswhose fair value gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income orprofit or loss are also recognised in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifies new standards or amendmentsto the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rulesas issued from time to time. The Company has evaluated the amendment asapplicable or the company and the impact of the said amendments are expected tobe immaterial upon the financial statements.
Notes:
A One share each are held by Nominee shareholder.
B During the year, Company sold the shares of Sports Unity Private Limited, Nazara ProGaming Private Limited and Crimzoncode Technologies Private Limited.
C The Company has incorporated a Wholly Owned Subsidiary named “Nazara TechnologiesUK Limited” in the United Kingdom. The initial subscription cost for the shares was GBP 100
(representing 100,000 shares of GBP 0.001 each). Further, in August 2024, the Companymade an additional investment of GBP 4,236,246 for the acquisition of 4,236,246,000shares of GBP 0.001 each, equivalent to ' 4,647 Lakhs.
D The Company on Oct 2024 has acquired additional stake of 48.42% of the equity sharecapital of PaperBoat Apps Private Limited for a total cash consideration of ' 30,000 Lakhs.Accordingly, Paper Boat become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
E On December, 2024, the Company acquired 21,830 equity shares of ' 1/- each,representing 10.26% of the equity share capital of Absolute Sports Private Limited(“Absolute”), from its founding shareholders for a total consideration of ' 7,273 Lakhs.Subsequently, on January, 2025, the Company purchased an additional 19,343 equityshares of ' 1/- each, representing 9.09% of the equity share capital of Absolute, from itsfounding shareholders for a cash consideration of ' 7,273 Lakhs. Further, on February,2025, the Company acquired 18,330 equity shares of ' 1/- each, representing 8.97% ofthe equity share capital of Absolute, for a consideration of ' 6,917 Lakhs. Following theseacquisitions, the Company’s shareholding in Absolute increased to 100%, resulting inAbsolute becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
F On December, 2024, the Company has acquired 1,000 Equity Shares of Next WaveMultimedia Private Limited of ' 100/- each, from its Founding Shareholders for cashconsideration of ' 231 Lakhs.
G On December, 2024, the Company completed a fund infusion amounting to ' 6,398 Lakhsinto Nodwin Gaming Private Limited through the subscription of 3,454 (Three ThousandFour Hundred and Fifty-Four) Optionally Convertible Preference Shares of ' 1/- each.
H The Company on September, 2024 has completed the infusion of primary fundsaggregating to ' 15,000 Lakhs in Moonshine Technology Private Limited by way ofsubscription to its 2,87,376 Compulsorily Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares offace value ' 10/- each. ‘The Company has also acquired 13,94,118 Equity Shares of ' 10/-each, representing 35.07% of the equity share capital of Moonshine Technology PrivateLimited for consideration of ' 60,832 Lakhs during the month of January 2025. Further onJanuary 17, 2025 Company has acquired additional 4,37,197 equity shares of ' 10/- eachand the consideration of ' 19,590 Lakhs has been discharged by way of issuance andallotment of 20,52,940 equity shares of ' 4/- each of the Company at a price of ' 954.27/-(including a premium of ' 950.27/-) per Equity Share. Pursuant to this, the Company’sequity holding in Moonshine Technology Private Limited has increased to 46.07%, on fully
diluted basis and Moonshine Technology Private Limited continues to be an Associate ofthe Company.
I On January, 2025, the Company has completed the infusion of funds aggregating to' 1,500 Lakhs into Datawrkz Business Solutions Private Limited by way of subscription toits 4,959, 0.0001% Compulsorily Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares (“CCCPS”) offace value of ' 1/- each
J On February, 2025, the Company acquired 14,999 equity shares of ' 1/- each, representing22% of the equity share capital of Datawrkz Business Solutions Private Limited. Inaccordance with the Investment Agreement, out of the total cash consideration of ' 2,100Lakhs payable to the sellers, the Company has paid ' 1,200 Lakhs as the first tranche, withthe balance amount to be paid in accordance with the terms outlined in the InvestmentAgreement.
K The Company on February, 2025 has acquired 10,12,977 equity shares of ' 10/- each,representing 60% of the equity share capital of Funky Monkeys Play Centre PrivateLimited against payment of sale consideration of ' 4,360 Lakhs.
L The Company on March 7, 2025 has Sold 94.86% equity stake held in OpenplayTechnologies Private Limited (“Openplay”), a subsidiary of the Company to MoonshineTechnology Private Limited (“Moonshine”), an associate of the Company, for an aggregateconsideration of ' 10,434 Lakhs, to be discharged by Moonshine by way of issuance of its1,99,890 Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (“CCPS”) of face value of ' 10/- each,subject to the compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, other applicable laws, fulfilmentof certain customary conditions precedent as agreed in the definitive agreement(s) andthe same is being approved by the shareholders of the Company. Upon completion ofthe aforesaid transaction, Openplay shall cease to be a subsidiary of the Company andshall become subsidiary of Moonshine. Presently the same has been disclosed as assetheld for sale.
M Nodwin shares subdivision of 10 shares for 1 share has been recorded and 3,454 OCPShold are in the process of dematerialisation.
(a) On November 27, 2024 Board of Directors has approved the allotment of 8,959,728 fullypaid up equity shares of ' 4 each at a price of ' 954.27 per equity share, on preferentialbasis, by way of private placement for an aggregate consideration of ' 85,500 Lakhs.These shares to be allotted to 1) SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund (Scheme of SBI MutualFund) 2) Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited 3) Think India Opportunities Master Fund LLP4) Siddhartha Sacheti 5) Mithun Padam Sacheti 6) Cohesion MK Best Ideas Sub-Trust 7)Chartered Finance & Leasing Limited 8) Discovery Global Opportunity (Mauritius) Ltd 9)Ratnabali Investment Private Limited 10) Meenakshi Mercantiles Limited 11) Aamara CapitalPrivate Limited.
(b) On January 17, 2025 Board of Directors has approved the allotment of 2,052,940 fullypaid up equity shares of ' 4 each at a price of ' 954.27 per equity share for considerationother than cash (i.e. being consideration for acquisition of 4,37,197 equity shares of ' 10each of Moonshine Technology Private Limited), on preferential basis by way of privateplacement. These shares to be allotted to 1)Bellerive Capital (BCP) 6 Limited 2) Shellsand Shores Consultancy & Holdings LLP 3) Navkiran Singh 4) Gurjeet Karan 5)AnirudhChaudhary 6)Avneet Rana 7)Varun Ganjoo.
(c) On February 18, 2025 Board of Directors has approved the allotment of 61,948 fully paid-up equity shares of ' 4 each at an exercise price of ' 662/- per equity share aggregatingto ' 410 Lakhs to the option holder who has exercised the stock options under ESOP2023.
(d) On January 17, 2024 Board of Directors approved the allotment of 2,866,474 fully paidequity shares of ' 4 each at a price of ' 872.15 per equity share, including a premium of' 868.15 per share, on preferential basis, by way of private placement for an aggregate
consideration of ' 25,000 Lakhs. These shares to be allotted to 1) Kamath Associates 2)NK squared 3) Plutus Wealth Management LLP 4) Chartered finance & leaseing Limited5) ICICI Prudential ESG Fund 6) ICICI Prudential Flexicap Fund and 7) ICICI PrudentialTechnology Fund.
(e) On October 17, 2023 Board of Directors approved the allotment of 7,142,856 fully paidequity shares of ' 4 each at a price of ' 714 per equity share, including a premium of' 710 per share, on preferential basis, by way of private placement for an aggregateconsideration of ' 51,000 Lakhs. These shares to be allotted to 1) Kamath Associates 2) NKsquared 3) SBI Multicap Fund 4) SBI Magnum Global Fund 5) SBI Technology opportunityFund.
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a face value of ' 4 pershare. Each holder of the equity share is entitled to one vote per share, includingbonus shares.
The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to approval of theshareholders in the ensuing annual general meeting, except in case of interimdividend.
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitledto receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferentialamounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares heldby the shareholder
I n the event of “Liquidation Event” as defined in shareholders agreement, equityshareholders will be entitled to receive consideration or proceed on a pro rata basisin the proportions of their ownership in the total paid up capital of the Company ona fully diluted basis as defined in the AOA of the Company, after distribution of allpreferential amounts.
(a) During the year ended March 31, 2025 Nazara ESOP 2023 scheme was in operation.
Under the ESOP 2023, stock options of the Company were granted to chief operatingofficer and head of corporate development of the company. The share options vests asper the vesting conditions specified in the grant letter, if employees are in service until theend of the vesting period.
The fair value of the share options was estimated at the grant date using Black Scholespricing model and taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the shareoptions were granted.
The contractual term of each option granted (comprising the vesting year and the exerciseyear) is 8 year. There are no cash settlement alternatives. The Company does not have apast practice of cash settlement for these share options.
Financial assets and liabilities include cash and cash equivalents, tax free deposits, tradereceivables, unbilled receivables, finance lease receivables, employee and other advances,eligible current and non-current assets, trade payables and eligible current liabilities andnon-current liabilities. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, unbilledreceivables, trade payables, other current financial assets and liabilities approximate theircarrying amount largely due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Investment in mutualfunds measured using net asset values at the reporting date multiplied by the quantity held,which represents the fair value of these instruments.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability inan orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under currentmarket conditions.
The Company categorises assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three levelsdepending on the ability to observe inputs employed in their measurement which are describedas follows:
i) Level 1
Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
ii) Level 2
Other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fairvalues are observable, either directly or indirectly.
iii) Level 3
Techniques which use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value thatare not based on observable market data.
33 | FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Company’s principal financial liabilities include trade and other payables. Themain purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company’s operations. TheCompany’s principal financial assets include loans, trade and other receivables and cashand cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations. The Company also holdsinvestments in mutual funds and debt instrument.
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’ssenior management oversees the management of these risks. The Company’s senior
management ensures that the Company’s financial risk activities are governed byappropriate policies and procedures and that financial risks are identified, measuredand managed in accordance with the Company’s policies and risk objectives. The Boardof Directors reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks, which aresummarised below.
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrumentwill fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three typesof risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as equity price risk andcommodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include deposits, mutualfunds and debt investments.
(b) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure willfluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s exposure to therisk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Company’s operatingactivities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a foreign currency) and theCompany’s net investments in foreign subsidiaries.
The Company did not enter into any derivative instruments for hedge or speculation. Theyear end foreign currency exposures are given below:
The Company has made several strategic investments (including unlisted subsidiaries,associates and other investee companies). Some of these are start-ups (early stage)companies and others in their growth phase.
These unlisted investments are susceptible to market price risks (impairment) arising fromuncertainties about the performance of the gaming and other industry in India and globally,which could impact their recoverable values. The Company manages the equity price riskthrough diversification and invests across several companies. The Company’s Board ofDirectors review and pre-approve all such decision to invest. In addition, at the reportingdate, the exposure to unlisted equity securities in non-current and current investmentsare reviewed and evaluated by the Board. In specific, the Board review and evaluates theunobservable inputs (i.e. long-term growth rates and weighted average cost of capital),cash flow projections for future periods, actual performance when compared to cash flowprojections approved by respective entities Board of Directors.
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financialinstrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed tocredit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its financingactivities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchangetransactions and other financial instruments.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.
Trade receivables and unbilled revenue are typically unsecured and are derived fromrevenue earned from customer. Credit risk is being managed by each business segmentthrough credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal courseof business.
On account of adoption of Ind AS 109, the Company uses expected credit loss model to
assess the impairment loss or gain. The Company uses a provision matrix to compute theexpected credit loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues. The provisionmatrix takes into account factors such as default risk of industry, historical experience forcustomers etc. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carryingvalue of each class of financial assets.
At March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 receivables (including unbilled) from Company’stop 5 customers accounted for approximately 63.30% and 57.05%, respectively of all thereceivables (including unbilled) outstanding. As at March 31, 2025 receivable (includingunbilled) from one customer accounted for 24.26% of all receivable (including unbilled)outstanding (March 31, 2024: 20.08%).
The Company evaluates that there exists concentration of risk with respect to tradereceivables due to its dependency on limited numbers of customers for a significantportion of receivables outstanding.
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by theManagement. Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved counterpartiesand within credit limits assigned to each counterparty. The limits are set to minimise theconcentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through counterparty’s potentialfailure to make payments.
The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk for the components of the balance sheetat March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 is the carrying amounts.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to settle or meet its obligations asthey fall due. The Company’s policy on liquidity risk is to maintain sufficient liquidity in the formof cash and investment in liquid mutual funds to meet the Company’s operating requirementswith an appropriate level of headroom. In addition, processes and policies related to suchrisks are overseen by senior management. Management monitors the Company’s net liquidityposition through rolling forecasts on the basis of expected cash flows.
For the purpose of the Company’s capital management, capital includes issued equitycapital, securities premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equityshareholder The primary purpose is to maximise the shareholders value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changesin economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. The capitalstructure is governed by policies reviewed and approved by Board of Directors and isperiodically monitored by various matrices, including funding requirements. Company’smotive is to be a debt free company.
On March 07, 2025 Company has approved sale of 94.86% equity stake held by the Companyin Openplay Technologies Private Limited (“Openplay”), a subsidiary of the Company toMoonshine Technology Private Limited (“Moonshine”), an associate of the Company, for anaggregate consideration of ' 10,434 Lakhs, to be discharged by Moonshine by way of issuanceof its 1,99,890 Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (“CCPS”) of face value of ' 10/- each.Subsequent to year end on May 0 7, 2025 Company has completed transaction.
(a) During the year, the Company does not have any transaction which is not recorded in thebooks of account that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in thetax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any otherrelevant provisions of the Income Tax Act,1961). Accordingly, there are no transactionswhich are not recorded in the books of accounts.
(b) The Company has not been declared a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institutionor other lender (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013) or consortium thereof, inaccordance with the guidelines on wilful defaulters issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
(c) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction of charges which is yet to beregistered with Registrar of Companies (ROC) beyond the statutory period.
(d) The Company have not traded or invested in cryptocurrency or virtual currency during thefinancial year.
(e) The Company has not advanced any fund to any person or entity, including foreignentities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise)that the person or entity shall: (i) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons orentities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (UltimateBeneficiaries); or (ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Companyexcept below.
Utilisation of loan
The details of the date and amount of funds invested in intermediary during the yearended March 31, 2025 are as follows
(f) The Company has not received any fund from any person or entity, including foreignentities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise)that the Company shall: (i) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entitiesidentified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party (UltimateBeneficiaries); or (ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the UltimateBeneficiaries.
(g) The Company does not own any immovable properties and hence does not hold any titledeeds for immovable properties.
(h) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) ofsection 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number oflayers) Rules, 2017.
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has beeninitiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property.
(j) The Company has not revalued its property and equipment, right-of-use assets andintangible assets during the year.
(k) The Company does not have any transactions with Companies which are struck off.
(l) The Board of Directors in their meeting held on November 14, 2024 has considered andapproved the Scheme of Amalgamation involving Nazara Technologies Limited (ParentCompany), and Paperboat App Private Limited (Wholly own Subsidiary). The Scheme issubject to necessary regulatory and other approvals.
(m) The Company announced on January 20, 2025 a “Preferential Issue” of 50 Lakh fullypaid-up equity shares to Axana Estates LLP at an issue price of ' 990 per share, totalling' 49,500 Lakhs. Additionally, Axana Estates LLP and Plutus Wealth Management LLP,referred to as the “Acquirers,” along with Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited as PersonsActing in Concert, have made an open offer to acquire an additional 26% stake in theCompany.
(n) The Resolution Plan submitted by the Company for the acquisition of SmaaashEntertainment Private Limited, which is undergoing Corporate Insolvency ResolutionProcess under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, has been approved by theNational Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai, through an order pronounced on May 07, 2025,subject to a modification in the provisos related to the term effective date.
(o) The Company uses an accounting software for maintenance of books of accounts whichhas a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility. Further in the previous year the audittrail (edit logs) for accounting records was enabled from April 06, 2023. The audit trail ofprevious year has been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements forrecord retention to the extent it was enabled.
The Company uses another accounting software for payroll records which is operated bya third-party service provider. The Company has not been able to obtain the ‘IndependentAuditor’s Assurance Report on the Description of Controls, their Design and OperatingEffectiveness’ (‘Type 2 report’ issued in accordance with SAE 3402, Assurance Reportson Controls at a Service Organisation) for the year ended March 31, 2025
As per our report of even date attached
(Formerly known as M S K C & Associates) CIN: L72900MH1999PLC122970
Chartered Accountants
Firm's Registration No.: 001595S/S000168
Partner Chairman and Managing Director Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Membership No: 109752 DIN-00156740 DIN-02347434
Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Membership No : 8754
Place: Mumbai Place: Mumbai
Date : May 26, 2025 Date : May 26, 2025