The Board of Directors of Nazara Technologies Limited (“The Company” or “Your Company”or “Nazara”) are pleased to present the 26th Annual Report on the business operations andstate of affairs of the Company together with the Audited (Standalone and Consolidated)Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
The summary of the financial performance of the Company on a consolidated and standalonebasis, for the Financial Year 2024-25 as compared to the previous Financial Year 2023-24 isas follows:
(' in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS
Consolidated
Standalone
FY 2024-
FY 2023-
25
24
Continuing Operations
Revenue from Operations
1,62,391
1,13,828
3,442
2,331
Less: Total Expenditure
1,62,987
1,11,246
6,911
15,985
Profit/ (Loss) before share of net loss ofinvestment accounted for using the equitymethod and tax
8,557
10,545
3,175
(9,198)
Share of loss of investments accounted usingequity method
(770)
(201)
-
Profit/ (Loss) before tax
7787
10,344
Less: Tax expenses
1,534
1,398
371
552
Profit/ (Loss) after tax from continuingoperations
6,253
8,946
2,804
(9,750)
Discontinued Operations
Profit/ (Loss) from discontinued operations
(1,165)
(1,471)
Tax expense of discontinued operations
8
Profit/ (Loss) after tax from discontinuedoperations
(1,157)
FY 2024¬25
FY 2023¬24
Profit/ (Loss) for the year
5,096
7,475
Equity Share Capital
3,505
3,062
Other Equity
2,82,800
1,96,798
2,64,608
1,57,243
Net Block
1,74,487
60,811
8,918
485
Net Current Assets
57,430
1,51,582
45,565
1,03,392
Cash and Cash Equivalents (including bankbalances)
45,817
1,20,971
7,448
87,295
Earnings/ (Loss) per share (in ') (For continued operations)
Basic
10.86
10.28
3.5
(14.07)
Diluted
Earnings/ (Loss) per share (in ') (For discontinued operations)
(1.39)
(2.12)
Nazara Technologies is India’s only publicly listed gaming company. Its portfolio spans onlineand offline gaming, eSports, sports media and adtech, catering to millions of users acrossage groups and geographies. Its key businesses include Curve Games, Kiddopia, Animal Jam,Fusebox Games (Love Island, Big Brother), World Cricket Championship and Sportskeeda, alongwith offline gaming business such as Funky Monkeys. Nazara also operates Datawrkz, a digitalad tech business. With presence in India, North America, and other global markets, Nazara isbuilding a global gaming platform leveraging strong IP, publishing, operating capabilities, cross¬platform growth, and sustained innovation across both digital and experiential gaming formats.
During the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 (year under review), on a Standalonebasis the Company has registered a turnover of ' 3,442 Lakhs as against ' 2,331 Lakhs inthe previous year. The other income stood at ' 6,644 Lakhs as against ' 4,456 Lakhs in theprevious year. The total expenditure stood at ' 6,911 Lakhs as against ' 15,985 Lakhs in the
previous year. Your Company had registered a total comprehensive profit of ' 2,780 Lakhs forthe financial year ended on March 31, 2025 as against comprehensive loss of ' 9,748 Lakhsin the previous year.
The operating and financial performance of your Company for the year under review has beenfurther stated / covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MD&A Report)which forms part of the Annual Report.
To support the Company’s strategic growth initiatives and upcoming capital expenditureplans, the Board of Directors has decided to plough back the profits and, accordingly, has notrecommended any dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amendedfrom time to time (“Listing Regulations”) is available on the Company’s website at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two
During the Financial Year under review, no amount has been proposed to be transferred to theGeneral Reserves of the Company.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has 46 (Forty six) subsidiaries including 12 (Twelve) directsubsidiaries and 34 (Thirty four) step-down subsidiaries and 2 (Two) associates. As on March31, 2025, there is no Joint Venture. The detailed list of subsidiaries and associates as on March31, 2025, is provided as Annexure 1. There has been no material change in the nature of thebusiness activities of the subsidiaries and associates.
During the financial year under review, the Company has undertaken the following keyadditional investments, acquisitions, and disinvestments in its subsidiaries and associates:
• On June 07, 2024 Nodwin Gaming International Pte. Ltd. (“Nodwin Singapore”), a whollyowned subsidiary of Nodwin Gaming Private Limited (“Nodwin”), a material subsidiary ofthe Company, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Ninja GlobalFZCO (“Ninja”) through secondary purchase for a total consideration of US$ 3,570,000/-
discharged (a) partly by way of cash consideration of US$ 1,320,063/- and (b) balanceUS$ 2,249,937 by way of swap of preference shares of Nodwin Singapore. Consequently,Ninja has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nodwin Singapore and step-downsubsidiary of both Nodwin and the Company. Ninja Espor Produksiyon Anonim §irketi,Turkey (“Ninja Turkey”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ninja, has also become the stepdownsubsidiary of Nodwin Singapore, Nodwin and the Company.
Further, on January 10, 2025, Nodwin Singapore has transferred its 100% shareholding inNinja Turkey to Nodwin Gaming Global FZCO [formerly known as Publishme Global FZCO](“Nodwin UAE”), a WoS of Nodwin Singapore. Consequently, Ninja Turkey ceased to be awholly owned subsidiary of Ninja and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nodwin UAE.
Subsequently, Ninja Turkey, has been merged with Arrakis Tanitim OrganizasyonPazarlama San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. (“Arrakis Turkey”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nodwin UAE,resulting in a single entity, Arrakis Turkey with effect from December 30, 2024.
Further, upon its dissolution, Ninja ceased to be a wholly owned subsidiary of NodwinSingapore and a step-down subsidiary of both Nodwin and the Company, with effect fromFebruary 04, 2025.
• On June 19, 2024, Nodwin Gaming Private Limited a material subsidiary of the Company,subscribed additional 18,386 ordinary shares of Nodwin Gaming International Pte. Ltd.(“Nodwin Singapore”), a WoS of Nodwin and step down subsidiary of the Company, for anaggregate consideration of US$ 3,499,775.10/-.
• On June 27, 2024, Nodwin Gaming International Pte. Ltd. (“Nodwin Singapore”), a WoSof Nodwin Gaming Private Limited, a material subsidiary of the Company has agreed toacquire the balance 86.49% stake of Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH (“Freaks 4U”), for a valueof EUR 30,360,000/- out of which, on July 11, 2024, Nodwin Singapore acquired 52,683shares (43.49% stake) of Freaks 4U against swap consideration of EUR 23,452,144 by wayof issuance and allotment of 132,446 Class A Preference shares of Nodwin Singapore,resulting into increase in shareholding of Nodwin Singapore to 57% in Freaks 4U makingFreaks 4U a subsidiary of Nodwin Singapore, with an exclusive right to acquire thebalance 43% stake from the Freaks 4U founders, at its discretion. The said acquisition hasbeen completed during the year under review.
• On June 29, 2024, Datawrkz Business Solutions Private Limited, a subsidiary of theCompany, has incorporated a company (WoS) in United Kingdom- Datawrkz UK Ltd., astep down subsidiary of the Company.
• On July 03, 2024, the Company has incorporated a WoS - “Nazara US Inc” in the State ofDelaware, United States of America.
• On July 31, 2024, the Company has incorporated a WoS - “Nazara Technologies UKLimited” in the United Kingdom.
• On August 07, 2024, Datawrkz UK Ltd., a WoS of Datawrkz Business Solutions PrivateLimited and a step-down subsidiary of the Company, has incorporated a company (WoS)in United Kingdom- Datawrkz Operations UK Ltd., a step down subsidiary of the Company.
• On August 07, 2024, the Company received a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) from the ResolutionProfessional (“RP”) of Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited (“Smaaash”), a companyundergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”), informing the Company that the Committee of Creditors(“CoC”) of Smaaash has approved the Resolution Plan submitted by the Company and,the Company has been declared the “Successful Resolution Applicant.” Further, the saidResolution Plan has been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai by anorder pronounced on May 07, 2025, subject to a modification of the provisos to the termeffective date.
• On August 23, 2024, Nazara Technologies UK Limited, a WoS of the Company, hascompleted the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Fusebox Games Ltd foran aggregate consideration of GBP 21,181,231. Consequently, Fusebox has become a WoSof Nazara UK and stepdown subsidiary of the Company.
• On September 06, 2024, the Company has completed the acquisition of 5,157 equityshares of ' 10/- each, representing 48.42% of the equity share capital of Paper Boat AppsPrivate Limited (“Paperboat”), a subsidiary of the Company, from its Founding Shareholderstowards payment of cash consideration of ' 300 Crores. With this acquisition, Paperboathas now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Kiddopia Inc., thewholly owned subsidiary of Paperboat, continues to remain a step-down subsidiary of theCompany.
• On September 26, 2024, the Company has completed the infusion of funds aggregatingto ' 1,50,00,05,012.16/- into Moonshine Technology Private Limited by way of subscriptionto its 2,87,376 Compulsorily Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares of face value' 10/- each.
• On October 29, 2024, Datawrkz Operations UK Ltd, a WoS of Datawrkz UK Ltd., a WoS ofDatawrkz Business Solutions Private Limited and a stepdown subsidiary of the Companyhas completed the acquisition of 100% stake in Space & Time Media Limited (“S&T”), foran aggregate consideration of GBP 4.8 million discharged through a combination of cashand swap. Consequently, S&T has become a WoS of Datawrkz Operations UK Ltd. and astep-down subsidiary of the Company.
• On December 13, 2024, Nodwin Gaming Private Limited (“Nodwin”), a material subsidiaryof the Company, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital,of Trinity Gaming India Private Limited (“Trinity”), for an aggregate consideration of' 24.00 Crores, discharged through a combination of cash and swap. Consequently,Trinity has become a WoS of Nodwin and a step-down subsidiary of the Company.
• On December 18, 2024, Nodwin Gaming Private Limited (“Nodwin”), a material subsidiaryof the Company, agreed to acquire by way of secondary acquisition remaining 92.30% ofthe equity share capital of AFK Gaming Private Limited for an aggregate consideration of' 7.58 Crores, to be discharged through a combination of cash and swap. Post completionof the said acquisition which is expected to be completed in FY 2025-26, AFK will becomea wholly owned subsidiary of Nodwin and step-down subsidiary of Company.
• On December 28, 2024, the Company has completed the infusion of funds aggregatingto ' 63,98,42,447/- into Nodwin Gaming Private Limited (“Nodwin”), a material subsidiaryof the Company by way of subscription to its 3,454 Optionally Convertible PreferenceShares of ' 1/- each.
• On January 10, 2025, the Company has completed the infusion of funds aggregatingto ' 15,00,00,000/- into Datawrkz Business Solutions Private Limited, a subsidiary ofthe Company by way of subscription to its 4,959 Compulsorily Convertible CumulativePreference Shares of ' 1/- each.
• On February 03, 2025, the Company has completed the acquisition of all the IntellectualProperty Rights including but not limited to trademarks, software, gaming works and
related assets, pertaining to the mobile game applications titled “CATS: Crash ArenaTurbo Stars” and “King of Thieves” from Zeptolab UK Limited, a private limited companyincorporated under the laws of England and Wales against payment of cash considerationof US$ 7,700,000/- (equivalent to ~' 66.59 Crores).
• On February 04, 2025, Nodwin Gaming International Pte Ltd (“Nodwin Singapore”), a WoSof Nodwin Gaming Private Limited (“Nodwin”), a material subsidiary of the Company, hascompleted the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Starladder Ltd (“Starladder”)from the Seller for an aggregate consideration of US$ 5.50 million (~? 47.59 Crores) to bedischarged through a combination of cash and swap, out of which an amount of US$ 3.50million (~? 30.28 Crores) has been discharged by way of issuance and allotment of 16,187equity shares by Nodwin Singapore and the balance cash consideration of US$ 2.00million is expected to be paid in FY 2025-26. With this acquisition, Starladder has becomea WoS of Nodwin Singapore and a stepdown subsidiary of Nodwin and the Company.
• On February 18, 2025, the Company has acquired 14,999 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- eachrepresenting 22% of the equity share capital of Datawrkz Business Solutions PrivateLimited for a total cash consideration of ' 21 Crores, out of which, an amount of ' 12 Croreshas been paid as the first tranche and the balance amount is expected to be paid inFY 2025-26 as per the agreed terms. With the aforesaid acquisition, the Company’s equityholding in Datawrkz has increased to 55% and Datawrkz continues to be a subsidiary ofthe Company.
• On February 24, 2025, the Company has been informed regarding allotment of 3,61,773equity shares of ' 10/- each, representing 21.43% of the equity share capital of FunkyMonkeys Play Centers Private Limited (“Funky Monkeys”) against subscription money of' 15 Crores paid by the Company. Further, on the even date, the Company has also acquired6,51,204 equity shares of ' 10/- each, representing 38.57% of the equity share capital ofFunky Monkeys, from its existing shareholders against payment of cash consideration of' 28.7 Crores. With the completion of the aforesaid transaction, the Company holds 60% ofthe equity share capital of Funky Monkeys and Funky Monkeys has become a subsidiaryof the Company.
• On March 10, 2025, Nodwin Gaming Private Limited (“Nodwin”), a material subsidiary ofthe Company has extended a guarantee for an amount not exceeding of EUR 1,560,000/-(Euros One million Five Hundred and Sixty Thousand) (~? 14.73 Crores), in favour of Co¬Investor FRE GmbH & Co. KG (“the Lender”), on behalf of Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH (“the
Borrower”), a step down subsidiary of Nodwin and the Company, for securing a loan,in one or more tranches, for business purposes such as working capital requirements,expansion plans, etc., subject to compliance with the applicable laws.
• On March 25, 2025, the Company has completed sale and transfer of entire 71.54% of theshare capital held by the Company in Sports Unity Private Limited (“SUPL”), a subsidiary ofthe Company for an aggregate consideration of ' 7,15,404/-. Consequently, SUPL ceasedto be a subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. March 25, 2025.
• During the year under review, the Company has acquired 18,31,315 equity shares of Rs.10/- each, representing 46.07% of the equity share capital of Moonshine TechnologyPrivate Limited from its existing shareholders, for an aggregate consideration of Rs.804.22 crores, discharged through a combination of cash and swap. With the aforesaidacquisition, MTPL has become an associate of the Company.
• During the year under review, the Company has completed the acquisition of entireremaining stake representing 28.32% stake of Absolute Sports Private Limited (“Absolute”),for an aggregate cash consideration of ' 214.63 Crores. Consequently, Absolute hasbecome a WoS of the Company.
• On April 09, 2025, Nodwin Gaming International Pte Ltd, a WoS of Nodwin Gaming PrivateLimited, a material subsidiary of the Company has incorporated a company (WoS)- NodwinGaming USA Inc. in the State of Delaware, United States of America.
• On May 07, 2025, the Company has completed the sale of 94.86% equity stake heldin Openplay Technologies Private Limited (“Openplay”), a subsidiary of the Companyto Moonshine Technology Private Limited (“Moonshine”), an associate of the Companyand the consideration of ' 104.34 Crores has been discharged by Moonshine by wayof issuance and allotment of its 1,99,890 Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares(“CCPS”) of face value of ' 10/- each to the Company (Acquisition of CCPS of Moonshineby the Company). Consequently, Openplay has ceased to be a subsidiary of the Companyand has become a subsidiary of Moonshine, in which the Company currently holds a46.07% equity stake. Additionally, the Company will hold a total of 4,87,266 CompulsorilyConvertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in Moonshine, including the CCPS allotted pursuantto the said transaction.
• On May 16, 2025, Sportskeeda Inc., a WoS of Absolute Sports Private Limited, a materialsubsidiary of the Company has completed the acquisition of the Intellectual Property
Rights including brand, domain, content, social media accounts, except excluded assets(as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) associated with ITR Wrestling and TJRWrestling (“Wrestling Websites Business”), for an aggregate consideration not exceedingUS$ 1,250,000/-.
• On May 20, 2025, Nazara Technologies UK Limited (“Nazara UK”), a WoS of the Companyhas agreed to acquire 100% stake of Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd (CDEL) for anaggregate consideration not exceeding GBP 21.7 million (~? 247 Crores), to be paid incash by Nazara UK to the Seller. The said acquisition is expected to be completed within45 days from the execution of definitive agreement(s).
Upon completion of the aforesaid acquisition, CDEL will become a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Nazara UK and step-down subsidiary of the Company. Additionally, KujuLimited, Curve Digital Publishing Limited, Runner Duck Games Limited, FiddlesticksGames Limited, Curve Games Development One Limited, IronOak Games Inc., AttackGames Limited, wholly owned subsidiaries of CDEL, will also become the step-downsubsidiaries of Nazara UK and the Company.
The salient features of the financial statements (highlighting the financial performance)of the subsidiaries and associates of the Company as required under Section 129 of theCompanies Act, 2013 as amended from time to time (the Act) read with Rule 5 of theCompanies (Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time (the Rules)in the Form AOC-1 is provided at page no. 323 of the Annual Report. The standalonefinancial statements, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents of theCompany and separate audited financial statements of the subsidiaries and the associatesof the Company are available on the website of the Company at www.nazara.comDuring the year under review, Nodwin Gaming Private Limited, Absolute Sports PrivateLimited and Kiddopia Inc. were the material unlisted subsidiaries of the Company. TheAudit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company periodically reviews thefinancial statements, significant transactions of all the subsidiary companies, and theminutes of the unlisted subsidiary companies are placed before the Board of Directors ofthe Company.
I n accordance with the Listing Regulations, your Company has formulated and adopteda Policy for determining ‘material subsidiaries’, which is available on the website of theCompany at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two
Amalgamation of Paper Boat Apps Private Limited with the Company
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 14, 2024, had subjectto requisite approvals/consents, approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Paper Boat AppsPrivate Limited a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Transferor Company”) with NazaraTechnologies Limited (“Transferee Company” / “Company” / “Nazara”) and their respectiveshareholders and creditors under Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with relevant rules and regulations framed thereunder (“the Scheme”),with the Appointed Date of the Scheme as October 01, 2024 or such other date as may befixed or approved by the Board of Directors of the Companies and Hon’ble National CompanyLaw Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench. On completion of the proposed amalgamation merger, allthe assets and liabilities of the Transferor Company would be transferred to and recorded bythe Company at their respective carrying values in the books of accounts of the TransferorCompany. All inter-company balances and investments between the Transferor Company andthe Transferee Company shall stand cancelled as a result of the proposed Scheme Additionally,no shares of the Company shall be allotted in lieu or exchange of the holding of the Company inTransferor Company [held directly and jointly with the nominee shareholder(s)] and accordingly,equity shares held by the Company in the Transferor Company shall stand cancelled on theEffective Date without any further act, instrument or deed.
The required application for amalgamation was filed in the Hon’ble NCLT, which was admittedby the NCLT and the same was reserved for orders.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on May 26, 2025, has, subject to requisiteapprovals/consents, approved modification to the Scheme, by changing the Appointed Datefrom October 01, 2024 to April, 01, 2025 or such other date as may be approved by the Hon’bleNCLT, with all other terms and conditions of the Scheme remaining unchanged.
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of theCompany pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time (the“Act”) and Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations. The Consolidated Financial Statements have beenprepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act.
As on March 31, 2025, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company is ' 50,00,00,000/-(Rupees Fifty Crores only) divided into 12,50,00,000 (Twelve Crores Fifty Lakhs) EquityShares of ' 4/- (Rupees Four only) each.
There has been no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company during thefinancial year under review.
During the financial year under review, the Paid-up Share Capital of the Company has beenincreased from ' 30,61,66,560/- (Rupees Thirty Crores Sixty One Lakh Sixty Six ThousandsFive Hundred Sixty Only) divided into 7,65,41,640 (Seven Crores Sixty Five Lakhs Forty OneThousands Six Hundred Forty) fully paid up Equity Shares of ' 4/- (Rupees Four only) each to' 35,04,65,024/- (Rupees Thirty Five Crores Four Lakhs Sixty Five Thousands Twenty Fouronly) divided into 8,76,16,256 (Eight Crores Seventy Six Lakhs Sixteen Thousands TwoHundred Fifty Six) fully paid up Equity Shares of ' 4/- (Rupees Four only) each.
During the year under review, your Company has made the allotments of 1,10,74,616 (One CroreTen Lakhs Seventy Four Thousands Six Hundred Sixteen) Equity Shares on Preferential / PrivatePlacement Basis and pursuant to exercise of options under Nazara Technologies EmployeeStock Option Scheme 2023, as stated hereunder:
Sr.
Date of
Type of Allotment
Issue Price
No. of Equity
No.
Allotment
(In ') per
Shares
Equity Share
Allotted
1.
November27, 2024
The allotment was made on apreferential / private placement basisfor cash consideration to SBI InnovativeOpportunities Fund, Junomoneta FinsolPrivate Limited, Think India OpportunitiesMaster Fund LP, Siddhartha Sacheti, MithunPadam Sacheti, Cohesion MK Best IdeasSub-Trust, Chartered Finance & LeasingLimited, Discovery Global Opportunity(Mauritius) Ltd, Ratnabali Investment PrivateLimited, Meenakshi Mercantiles Limitedand Aamara Capital Private Limited.
954.27
89,59,728
2.
January 17,2025
The allotment was made on a preferential/private placement basis to the shareholdersof Moonshine Technology Private Limited,namely Bellerive Capital (BCP) 6 Limited,Shells and Shores Consultancy & HoldingsLLP, Navkiran Singh, Gurjeet Karan, AnirudhChaudhry, Avneet Rana and Varun Ganjooas consideration for the acquisition of4,37,197 equity shares of ' 10/- each ofMoonshine Technology Private Limited.
20,52,940
3.
February18, 2025
The allotment was made to an optionholder who had exercised his stock optionunder Nazara Technologies EmployeeStock Option Scheme 2023.
662.00
61,948
Total
1,10,74,616
Further, pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board of directors of the Company on January20, 2025, approved the issuance of 50,00,000 (Fifty Lakhs) fully paid-up equity shares of facevalue ' 4/- (Rupees Four Only) each, at a price of ' 990/- (including premium of ' 986/-) pershare on preferential basis by way of private placement to Axana Estates LLP (“ProposedAllottee”) under Section 62 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013as amended and in terms of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended, subject to shareholders’ approval.
The aforesaid preferential issue has triggered an obligation to make an open offer in termsof Regulation 3(1) and Regulation 4 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SubstantialAcquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, (“SEBI (SAST) Regulations”), as amended,(“Open Offer” Or “Offer”). Accordingly, Axana Estates LLP and Plutus Wealth Management LLP(together referred to as the Acquirers), along with Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited as thePerson Acting in Concert (PAC), have made a public announcement in relation to open offer forthe acquisition of upto 26% of the Equity Share Capital of the Company, in compliance with theSEBI (SAST) Regulations. The Company shall allot the aforesaid equity shares to the ProposedAllottee in compliance with applicable laws.
Post completion of the open offer, Axana Estates LLP (“Acquirer 1”), and Plutus WealthManagement LLP (“Acquirer 2”) (together referred to as “Acquirers”) shall become promoters ofthe Company along with existing promoters. Further, Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited beingPerson Acting in concert (“PAC”) with the acquirers, Mr. Arpit Khandelwal, Mr. Mithun PadamSacheti and Mr. Siddhartha Sacheti being deemed persons acting in concert (“Deemed PAC”)will be classified under Promoter Group of the Company pursuant to the said open offer.
The Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee (NRC) of the Board of Directorsof the Company, inter alia, administers and monitors the Employees’ Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)of the Company.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has an operative Employee Stock Option Scheme i.e.Nazara Technologies Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 (“ESOP 2023”) with an objectiveto reward the Eligible Employees for their performance in the Company and to share the wealthcreated by the Company with them. During the year under review, there was no change in theESOP Scheme of the Company.
The above-stated ESOP 2023 formulated by the Company is in line with the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021(the “SBEB & SE Regulations”). The Company has obtained the required certificate from theSecretarial Auditors of the Company, certifying that the ESOP 2023 has been implemented inaccordance with the SBEB & SE Regulations and the resolutions passed by the members ofthe Company in this regard. The said certificate is available for inspection by the members inelectronic mode.
The details of ESOP Scheme as required to be disclosed under the SBEB & SE Regulations canbe accessed at https://www.nazara.com/financials#one
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaningof Sections 73 and 76 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014as amended from time to time.
The particulars of loans given, guarantees given, investments made and securities provided bythe Company during the year under review, are in compliance with the provisions of Section
186 of the Act and the Rules made thereunder and details thereof are given in the Notes to theAccounts of the Standalone Financial Statements which forms part of the Annual Report. All theloans given by the Company to the bodies corporate are towards business purposes.
All the transactions entered during the year under review with the related parties referred to inSection 188 of the Act were in the ordinary course of the business and on the arm’s length basisand are reported/ stated in the Notes to the Accounts of the Standalone Financial Statementsof the Company which form part of the Annual Report. Accordingly, the disclosure of RelatedParty Transactions as required under Section 134 of the Act is not applicable.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related PartyTransactions as approved by the Board from time to time is available on the Company’s websiteand can be accessed at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of your Company constitutes 08(Eight) Directors comprising of a Managing Director & Chairman, a Joint Managing Director& Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and 06 (Six) Non-Executive Directors including 04 (Four)Independent Directors and 01 (One) Woman Independent Director. The constitution of theBoard of the Company is in accordance with requirements of Section 149 of the Act, the Rulesmade thereunder and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations.
Based on the written representations received from the Directors, none of the Directors of theCompany is disqualified under Section 164 of the Act.
The Company has received requisite declarations from the Independent Directorsconfirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section149 of the Act read with the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16 of the ListingRegulations.
The Non-Executive Directors including Independent Directors of the Company had nopecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, andreimbursement of out of pocket expenses, if any, incurred by them for the purpose ofattending meetings of the Company. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that
they have registered their names in the data bank of Independent Directors maintainedwith / by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
I n the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which mayaffect the status of Independent Directors as an Independent Director of the Company andthe Board is satisfied with the integrity, expertise, and experience including proficiency, interms of applicable provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
Mr. Rajiv Agarwal (DIN: 00379990), a Director (Non-Executive, Non- Independent Director)of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting(AGM) and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors of theCompany has proposed his re-appointment as a Director liable to retirement by rotationand required resolution seeking shareholders’ approval for his re-appointment along withthe required details are stated in the Notice of the 26th AGM.
During the year under review, Ms. Varsha Vyas, the Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer has resigned w.e.f. August 20, 2024 and Mr. Arun Bhandari has been appointed asthe Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. December 17, 2024.
As on March 31, 2025, Mr. Vikash Mittersain, Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. NitishMittersain, Joint Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rakesh Shah, ChiefFinancial Officer and Mr. Arun Bhandari, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer are theKey Managerial Personnel (KMPs) of the Company in accordance with the provisions ofSection 203 of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
The Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee of the Company has laiddown the criteria for performance evaluation of the Board and individual directors includingthe Independent Directors and Chairman covering various aspects of the Board’s functioningincluding adequacy of the composition of the Board and its committees, Board culture, executionand performance of specific duties, obligations and governance. It includes circulation ofevaluation forms separately for evaluation of the Board, its Committees, Independent Directors/ Non-Executive Directors / Executive Directors and the Chairman of your Company. In aseparate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, theBoard as a whole (including the Committees) and the Chairman of the Company for the yearunder review, was evaluated and discussed taking into account the views of Executive Directorsand Non- Executive Directors, in terms of the provisions of the Act, the Listing Regulations andthe Guidance Note issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India in this regard.
At the Board Meeting that followed the separate meeting of the Independent Directors andmeeting of the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee, the performanceof the Board, its Committees, and individual directors and other relevant matters were alsodiscussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board,excluding the Independent Directors being evaluated.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 18 (Eighteen) times, as per thedetails given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report. Theintervening gap between two consecutive meetings was within the period prescribed underthe Act, the Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India (ICSI) and the Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company on remuneration and other mattersincluding criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Directorand other matters provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Act, is placed on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two.
The Board of your Company has formed various Committees, as per the provisions of theAct and the Listing Regulations and as a part of the best Corporate Governance practices,the terms of reference and the constitution of those Committees are in compliance with theapplicable laws.
In order to ensure focused attention on the business and for better governance andaccountability, the Board of your Company has formed the following Committees.
As on March 31, 2025, the Audit Committee comprises of the following members:
Sr. No
Name of the Member
Designation
1
Mr. Probir Kumar Roy
Independent, Non-Executive (Chairman)
2
Mrs. Shobha Haresh Jagtiani
Independent, Non-Executive
3
Mr. Nitish Mittersain
Non-Independent, Executive Director
4
Mr. Sasha Gulu Mirchandani
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary ofthe Audit Committee.
During the year under review, the Board in its meeting held on September 05, 2024 andFebruary 13, 2025 has re-constituted the Audit Committee w.e.f. September 06, 2024and February 14, 2025 respectively and there has been no change in the scope/ terms ofreference of the Audit Committee.
The details with respect to the composition including changes, if any therein, powersand terms of reference, of the Audit Committee are given in the “Corporate GovernanceReport” which is presented in a separate section and forms part of the Board’s / AnnualReport.
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy (the Policy) and has establishedthe necessary Vigil Mechanism for the Directors and Employees of the Company inconfirmation with Section 177 of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation22 of the Listing Regulations to report concerns about unethical behavior.
The Policy enables the Directors, employees and all stakeholders of the Company to reportgenuine concerns (about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of theCode) and provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use suchmechanism and makes provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee of the Company oversees / supervises the Vigil Mechanism / WhistleBlower Policy of the Company.
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legalconduct of business operations. During the year under review, no person was deniedaccess to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Under the Whistle Blower Policy, confidentiality of those reporting violation(s) is protectedand they shall not be subject to any discriminatory practices. The Policy is uploaded onthe Company’s website at www.nazara.com and can be accessed at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two.
As on March 31, 2025, the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee (the“NRC”) comprises of the following members:
Name of the Members
Mr. Rajiv Ambrish Agarwal
Non-Independent, Non-Executive
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company acts as a Secretary of theNRC.
During the year under review, the Board in its meeting held on September 05, 2024 andFebruary 13, 2025 has re-constituted the NRC w.e.f September 06, 2024 and February 14,2025 respectively. The Board in its meeting held on May 24, 2024 has revised / updatedthe scope / term of reference of the NRC.
The details with respect to the composition including changes, if any therein, powers,revised / updated scope / terms of reference, etc. of the NRC are given in the “CorporateGovernance Report” which is presented in a separate section and forms part of theBoard’s / Annual Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (the “CSRCommittee”) comprises of the following members:
Mr. Vikash Mittersain
Non-Independent, Executive (Chairman)
Non-Independent, Executive
Mr. Sasha Gulu Mirachandani
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company acts as a Secretary of theCSR Committee.
During the year under review, there was no change in the constitution and scope/ termsof reference of the CSR Committee.
The details with respect to the composition including changes, if any therein, powers, roles,terms of reference, etc. of the CSR Committee are given in the “Corporate GovernanceReport” which is presented in a separate section and forms part of the Board’s / AnnualReport.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company on a voluntary basis (and not statutorilyrequired under the applicable provisions of Section 135 of the Act and the Rules madethereunder) has made CSR contributions / Expenditure through implementing Agenciesof ' 4,31,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Thirty One Thousand Only). The CSR Projects of theCompany largely focuses on the broad areas such as promoting health care, sustainablelivelihood quality education, women empowerment etc.
The CSR Report on the activities undertaken during the year under review is providedas Annexure 2 to the Board’s Report. The CSR Policy of the Company is available on thewebsite of the Company at www.nazara.com and can be accessed at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two.
As on March 31, 2025, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee (the “SRC”) comprises ofthe following members:
Independent, Non-Executive (Chairperson)
Mr. Arun Gupta
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary ofthe SRC.
During the year under review, the Board in its meeting held on February 13, 2025 has re¬constituted the SRC w.e.f February 14, 2025 and there has been no change in the scope/terms of reference of the SRC.
The details with respect to the composition including changes, if any therein, powers,roles, terms of reference, etc. of the SRC are given in the “Corporate Governance Report”which is presented in a separate section and forms part of the Board’s / Annual Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the Risk Management Committee (the “RMC”) comprises of thefollowing members:
Mrs. Shobha Jagtiani
Independent. Non-Executive (Chairperson)
Non-Independent. Executive
Mr. Rakesh Shah
Chief Financial Officer
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company acts as the Secretary ofthe RMC.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the constitution of RMC.Further, the Committee in its meeting held on April 26, 2024 has revised/updated the RiskManagement Policy.
Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company hasconstituted a Risk Management Committee and adopted Risk Management CommitteePolicy to inter alia evaluate and monitor key risks including strategic, operational, financial,cyber security and compliance risks & framing, implementing, monitoring and reviewingRisk Management plan, policies, systems and framework of the Company
The Risk Management Policy also provides for identification of possible risks associatedwith the business of the Company, assessment of the same at regular intervals andtaking appropriate measures and controls to manage, mitigate and handle them. The keycategories of risk jotted down in the policy are strategic risks, financial risks, operationalrisks and such other risks that may potentially affect the working of the Company. A copyof the risk management policy is placed on the website of the Company at www. nazara.com and can be accessed at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two.
The details with respect to the composition including changes, if any therein, powers,roles, terms of reference, etc. of the Risk Management Committee are given in the“Corporate Governance Report” which is presented in a separate section and forms partof the Board’s / Annual Report.
Your Company has in place adequate internal financial control system commensurate with thesize of its operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures designedto ensure sound management of your Company’s operations, safe keeping of its assets,prevention and detection of frauds and errors, optimal utilisation of resources, reliability of itsfinancial information and compliance. Systems and procedures are periodically reviewed bythe Audit Committee to maintain the highest standards of Internal Control.
During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from theAuditors of your Company citing inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls. An extensiveinternal audit is carried out by M/s. MAKK & Co., Chartered Accountants and post audit reviewsare also carried out to ensure follow up on the observations made by the Auditors.
Risk Management is an integral part of the Company’s business strategy that seeks to minimiseadverse impact on business objectives and capitalise on opportunities. The Risk ManagementCommittee oversees the risk management framework of the Company through regular andproactive intervention by identifying risks and formulating mitigation plans. Further details areprovided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this Report.
In accordance with the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport (“BRSR”), describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an Environmental, Socialand Governance (ESG) perspective forms an integral part of this Annual Report and the policyof the Company in this regard is available on the Company’s website at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#two.
Your Company is fully committed to follow the Best Corporate Governance practices andmaintain the highest ethical and business standards in conducting business. The Companycontinues to focus on building trust with shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers andother stakeholders based on the principles of good corporate governance viz. integrity, equity,
consciences transparency, fairness, sound disclosure practices, accountability and commitmentto values. Your Company is compliant with the provisions relating to the Corporate Governance.
The Report on Corporate Governance, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the ListingRegulations forms an integral part of this Annual Report. The Report on Corporate Governancealso contains certain disclosures required under the Act and the Listing Regulations asamended from time to time.
A Certificate from M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates, the Secretarial Auditors of the Companyconfirming compliance to the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under ListingRegulations, is annexed to the Report.
As per Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a separate section on the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report (the “MDAR”) highlighting the business of your Companyforms part of the Annual Report. It inter-alia, provides details about the economy, businessperformance review of the Company’s various businesses and other material developmentsduring the year 2024-25.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS ORCOURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’SOPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
No significant or material order was passed by any regulator(s) or court(s) or tribunal(s) or anycompetent Authority(ies) which impact the going concern status and the operations of theCompany in future.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee, M/s. MAKK & Co., Chartered Accountants were appointed as the InternalAuditors of the Company to conduct internal audit for the Financial Year 2024-25.
Upon completion of the term of five (05) years by M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, CharteredAccountants, Mumbai, the former Statutory Auditors of the Company, and in accordancewith the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, M S K C & Associates LLP (formerly M/s.M S K C & Associates), Chartered Accountants, Mumbai were appointed as the Statutory
Auditors of the Company at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 30,2024 for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years, i.e., from the conclusion of 25th AGM till theconclusion of 30th AGM (to be held in the Calendar Year 2029). The Company has receivedthe eligibility certificate from the Statutory Auditors confirming that they are not disqualifiedfrom continuing as an Auditors of the Company.
The Auditors’ Report is annexed to the Financial Statements and does not contain anyqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers and is unmodified. Further,Notes to Accounts are self-explanatory and do not call for any comments.
M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates, Company Secretaries (M. No.: FCS 6252, C.P. No. 3531,Peer Review 822/2020), were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors to conduct theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial AuditReport in the prescribed Form No. MR-3 is attached as Annexure 3.
The Secretarial Auditor in Secretarial Audit Report (the “SAR”) has observed that duringthe period under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules,Regulations, Standards, Guidelines etc. except that the filing of Form FC-TRS (ForeignCurrency Transfer of Shares) as required under Foreign Exchange Management (Non¬Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in respect of: (a) acquisition of 408,364 equity shares ofMoonshine Technology Private Limited on January 03, 2025 from Bellerive Capital (BCP)6 Limited (a non-resident entity); (b) acquisition of 63271 equity shares of Funky MonkeysPlay Centers Private Limited on February 18, 2025 from Spire Group Limited (a non¬resident entity); (c) acquisition of 60716 equity shares of Funky Monkeys Play CentersPrivate Limited on February 18, 2025 from Julie De Clermont Tonnerre (a non-residententity) were rejected for procedural requirements.
With respect to the aforementioned observation of the Secretarial Auditor, your Directorswould like to clarify that the rejection was on account of certain procedural requirementsprescribed under the extant guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The Companyhas been actively liaising with the concerned parties and is in the process of obtainingthe requisite documents and confirmations from the sellers to enable re-submission ofthe filing. The management assures that the necessary compliance will be completedexpeditiously upon receipt of the pending documentation. The Company remains fullycommitted to ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
As required under the Listing Regulations, the SAR of Nodwin Gaming Private Limited andAbsolute Sports Private Limited, the Indian Material Unlisted Subsidiaries of the Company forthe Financial Year 2024-25 also forms part of this Report and are attached as Annexure 3.
Further, pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulationand Section 204 of the Act read with the rules framed thereunder, the Audit Committee andthe Board of Directors have approved and recommended the appointment of M/s. BNP& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, a Peer Reviewed Firm (Firm RegistrationNo. P2014MH037400) as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five)consecutive years,i.e., from Financial Year 2025-26 to 2029-30, for approval of membersat the ensuing AGM of the Company. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members’ approvalfor appointment of Secretarial Auditors of the Company forms part of the Notice of the 26thAGM.
The Company has received the eligibility certificate from M/s. BNP & Associates confirmingthat they are not disqualified from being appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
During the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors nor the Secretarial Auditorshave reported to the Audit Committee under Section 143 of the Act, any instances offraud committed against your Company by its officers and employees, details of which arerequired to be mentioned in the Board’s Report.
Pursuant to Sections 92 and 134 of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 in FormMGT-7 is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.nazara.com/financials
Disclosures pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 ofthe Act, read with Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, forms part of the Annual Report asAnnexure 4.
The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and theparticulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and5(3) of the Rules is provided in a separate section forming part of this report.
Further, the Annual Report is being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid statement.In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement is open for inspection and any Memberinterested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary at investors@nazara.com
Your Company has adopted (1) a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by thedesignated persons and their immediate relatives and (2) a Code of Fair Disclosure providingfor a framework and policy for disclosure of events and occurrences that could impact pricediscovery in the market for its securities as per the requirements under the Securities andExchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended fromtime to time. The said code is available on the Company’s website at https://www.nazara.com/corporate-governance#three
Your Company always believes in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for everyindividual working in any office of the Company through various interventions and practices. TheCompany endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from any discriminationand harassment including sexual harassment.
Your Company has in place a robust Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.The Policy aims at prevention of harassment of employees and lays down the guidelines foridentification, reporting and prevention of sexual harassment. The Company has zero toleranceapproach for sexual harassment at workplace. There is an Internal Complaints Committee(“ICC”) which is responsible for redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment andfollows the guidelines provided in the Policy.
The details of complaints pertaining to sexual harassment that were filed, disposed of andpending during the year under review are provided in the Report of Corporate Governance.
The Company consciously makes all efforts to conserve energy across its operations. In termsof the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014as amended from time to time, the report on conservation of energy, technology absorption,foreign exchange earnings and outgo forms part of this report as Annexure 5.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIALPOSITION OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEARTO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELATES AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There have been no other material changes and commitments that occurred after the closureof financial year till the date of report, which may affect the financial position of the Company,except as stated in this report.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 of the Act, the Directors hereby confirm andstate that:
a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and no material departureshave been made for the same;
b) t hey have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended on March31, 2025 and of profit of the Company for that period;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025 on a goingconcern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls and the same have been followed by theCompany and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively; and
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING IS PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (“IBC”) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITHITS STATUS AS AT THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR:
There was no application made or any proceeding pending under IBC during the year underreview against the Company.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THETIME OF ONE- TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOANFROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institutions during theyear under review.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following itemsas there were no transactions on these matters during the year under review:
i) There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
ii) There was no revision in the financial statements of the Company.
iii) Disclosure pertaining to maintenance of cost records as specified under the Act is notapplicable to the Company.
iv) The Company has not issued equity shares with differential voting rights as to dividend,voting or otherwise.
v) There has been no failure in implementation of any Corporate Action.
vi) The Managing Director and the Joint Managing Director & CEO of the Company does notreceive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
vii) The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
Statements in this Report, particularly those which relate to Management Discussion andAnalysis as explained in a separate Section in this Report, describing the Company’s objectives,projections, estimates and expectations may constitute ‘forward looking statements’ within themeaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from thoseeither expressed or implied in the statement depending on the circumstances.
Your Directors would like to express their gratitude to the shareholders for reposing unstintedtrust and confidence in the management of the Company and will also like to place on recordtheir sincere appreciation for the continued co-operation, guidance, support and assistanceextended by our users, bankers, customers, Government & Non-Government Agencies &various other stakeholders including Securities and Exchange Board of India, National StockExchange of India Limited, BSE Limited, Central Depository Services (India) Limited and NationalSecurities Depository Limited.
Your Directors also place on record their appreciation of the vital contribution made by theemployees at all levels and their unstinted support, hard work, solidarity, cooperation andstellar performance during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsNazara Technologies Limited
Date : May 26, 2025 Chairman & Managing Director Joint Managing Director & CEO
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