Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 8th Annual Report together with Audited FinancialStatements for the year ended 31st March, 2024 of CHANDNI MACHINES LIMITED. The FinancialResults of the Company have been summarized and given below:
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY/ PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
(In Rupees)
Particulars
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Revenue from Operations
165,92,70,966
51,62,15,967
Other Income
87,04,224
35,06,470
Total Revenue
166,79,75,190
51,97,22,437
Profit before Depreciation, Interest and Tax (PBDIT)
2,80,30,469
70,96,684
Less: Depreciation
38,23,930
20,90,940
Less: Finance Cost
4,13,394
1,30,352
Profit Before Tax
2,37,93,145
48,75,392
Provision for Tax:
Current Tax
71,37,647
9,89,725
Deferred tax
(6,39,027)
3,90,163
Profit/(Loss) After Tax
1,72,94,525
34,95,504
Balance brought forward from previous year
3,42,69,773
3,07,74,269
Balance carried to Balance sheet
5,15,64,298
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
Turnover of the Company has Increased to Rs. 165,92,70,966/- in the Current Year as compared toRs. 51,62,15,967/- Lakhs in the Previous Year.
The Profit before tax has increased to Rs. 2,37,93,145/- in the Current Year as compared to Rs.48,75,392/- in the Previous Year.
The Net Profit after tax has increased to Rs. 1,72,94,525/- in the Current Year as compared to Rs.34,95,504/- in the Previous Year.
3. DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors ("Board") after assessing the performance, capital position, solvency andliquidity levels of the Company and in order to conserve the resources of Company, your Directorsdo not recommend any dividend.
The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy which has been approved by the Board.In terms of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’) the Dividend Distribution Policy is hosted on the website of theCompany at www.cml.net.in.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Company had profits of Rs. 1,72,94,525/- as at March 31,2024. An amount of Rs. 1,72,94,525/-is proposed to be retained in the Profit & Loss Account.
5. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the financial year, there has been no change in the business of the Company or in the natureof business carried by the Company during the financial year under review.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Companywhich have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which financialstatement relate and the date of the Report.
7. SUBSIDIARIES. JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
As on 31st March, 2024 your Company does not have any Subsidiary, Associate or Joint VentureCompanies.
8. SIGNIFICANT / MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts that would impact thegoing concern status and the Company’s operation in future.
9. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Sr.
No.
Name of Director
Designation
Appointment
Date
Resignation
1.
Mr. Jayesh RamniklalMehta
Chairperson & ManagingDirector
12.04.2016
-
2.
Mr. Bharat SugnomalBhatia
Non- Executive & IndependentDirector
20.09.2018
3.
Mr. Rameshchand Garg
4.
Mr. Richie Hiralal Amin
08.11.2021
5.
Mrs. Amita JayeshMehta
Non- Executive Director
6.
Mr. Bharat KeshavlalShah
Director & Chief FinancialOfficer
07.02.2018
7.
Ms. Neelam Devani
Company Secretary andCompliance Officer
01.12.2021
10. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
All Independent Directors have given declaration of compliance of Rule - 6(1) & (2) of Companies(Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended along with the declarationthat they meet the Criteria of Independence as laid down under Section - 149(6) of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
The Company convened Independent Director's Separate Meeting in terms of Schedule - IV to theCompanies Act, 2013 on 2nd February, 2024.
11. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors duly met Five (5) times during the financial year from 01st April, 2023 to 31stMarch, 2024. The dates on which meetings were held are 29th May 2023, 10th August 2023, 24thAugust, 2023, 6th November 2023, and 2nd February 2024. All the Members were present in theMeeting.
The gap between two Board Meetings didn’t exceed 120 days as per Section - 173 of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
12. ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS:
Attendance of Directors at the Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024and at last AGM are as under:
Category
Number of BoardMeetings
Attendance atthe last AGM
Held
Attended
Held on29/09/2023
Managing Director
5
Yes
Mrs. Amita Jayesh Mehta
Non- ExecutiveDirector
Mr. Bharat Keshavlal Shah
Chief FinancialOfficer, ExecutiveDirector
Non-Executive,
Independent
13. COMMITTEES:
Your Company has duly constituted the following mandatory Committees in terms of the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules framed thereunder viz.:
• Audit Committee:
The Composition of Audit Committee is in alignment with provision of Section-177 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the rules issued thereunder and Regulation-18 of the SEBI ListingRegulations. The members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have experience infinancial management.
The Composition of Audit Committee is as under:
Name of the Director
Designation in theCommittee
Mr. Bharat Sugnomal Bhatia
Non Executive IndependentDirector
Chairperson
Member
Mr. Jayesh Ramniklal Mehta
During the year Four (4) meetings of Audit Committee was held on 29th May 2023, 10th August 2023and 6th November 2023 and 2nd February 2024. Attendance of Directors at the Audit CommitteeMeetings held during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 are as under:
Audit Committee Meeting
4
The Board accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee whenever made by theCommittee during the year.
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
The Composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee is as under:
During the year Two (2) meetings of Nomination and Remuneration Committee was held on 24thAugust 2023 and 6th November 2023. Attendance of Directors at the Nomination andRemuneration Committee Meetings held during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 is asunder:
Nomination & Remuneration
Committee Meeting
i^^Held
2
The Board accepted the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committeewhenever made by the Committee during the year.
• Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee:
The Composition of Stakeholder Relationship Committee is as under:
Mr. Bharat SugnomalBhat
During the year Two (2) Meetings of Stakeholder Relationship Committee was held on 10th Augustand 6th November 2023. Attendance of Directors at the Stakeholders Relationship CommitteeMeetings held during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 is as under:
Stakeholder RelationshipCommittee
The Board accepted the recommendations of the Stakeholder Relationship Committeewhenever made by the Committee during the year.
14. POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:
The Company has been following a policy with respect to appointment and remuneration ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel. The appointment ofDirectors on the Board is subject to the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee (NRC). Based on the recommendation of the NRC, the remuneration of ExecutiveDirector is fixed in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Act, 2013 which comprises ofBasic Salary, Perquisites, Allowances and Commission. The Remuneration of Non-ExecutiveDirectors comprises of sitting fees in accordance with the provisions Companies Act, 2013.
The criteria for appointment of Board of Directors and Remuneration Policy of your Company areplaced on the website of the Company http://www.cml.net.in
15. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME:
The details of programs for familiarization of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles,responsibilities, in the Company and related matters are put up on the website of the Company atthe link: http://www.cml.net.in
16. BOARD EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee formulated the criteria for evaluation of the performance of the Board of Directors, itsvarious Committees constituted as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and IndividualDirectors. Based on that, the Board of Directors carried out an Annual Evaluation of its ownperformance and of its various Committees viz. Audit Committee, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee expressed their satisfaction with its performanceand performance of its committees. The Board of Directors also evaluated the performance ofindividual Director on the basis of self-appraisal and expressed their satisfactory performance. TheBoard of Directors also carried out an annual performance evaluation of its Independent Directorsand expressed their satisfaction with their functioning / performance.
17. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The statement of particulars of Appointment and Remuneration of managerial personnel pursuantto Section - 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule - 5 of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the “Annexure - II”.
Pursuant to Rule - 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, none of the employees of the Company was in receipt of the remuneration during thefinancial year 2023-2024, which in aggregate was in excess of Rs. 1.02 Crores per year or Rs. 8.5Lakhs per month or in excess of remuneration drawn by the Managing Director or Whole-TimeDirector or Manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not lessthan two percent of the equity shares of the Company.
18. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITHREFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has a proper and adequate system of Internal Controls. This ensures that all assetsare safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and thosetransactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly. An extensive programme of InternalAudits and Management reviews supplements the process of internal control. Properlydocumented policies, guidelines and procedures are laid down for this purpose. The InternalControl System has been designed to ensure that the financial and other records are reliable forpreparing financial and other statements and for maintaining accountability of assets. TheCompany has in placed adequate Internal Financial Controls with reference to FinancialStatements.
In accordance with Rule - 8(5) (viii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, it is hereby confirmedthat the Internal Financial Controls are adequate with reference to the Financial Statements.
19. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section - 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Directors to the best of their knowledgehereby state and confirm that:
• In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, theapplicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures.
• The Directors 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 fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Company at the 31st March, 2024 and of its profit for the year.
• The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities.
• The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
• The Directors have laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company andsuch Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively, and;
• The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
20. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any Public Deposits within the meaning of Section - 73 to 76 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during theyear under review and there are no outstanding deposits which are pending for repayment.
21. LOAN FROM DIRECTOR:
During the year under review, your Company has not received any loan from any Directors of theCompany.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees, and Investments have been disclosed in the FinancialStatements read together with Notes annexed to and forming an integral part of the FinancialStatements.
23. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
All Related Party Transactions are entered on Arm’s Length Basis and in the ordinary course ofbusiness and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and theSEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure of RelatedParty Transactions as required under Section - 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2is given in “Annexure - III” of this Report.
The details of transactions with Related Parties are also provided in the Company’s FinancialStatements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploadedon the Company’s website and can be seen at the link: www.cml.net.in
24. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Since the company is involved in Trading of machinery, the provisions of conservation of energy andtechnology absorptions are not applicable to the company.
During the year under review your company has following Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
F.Y. 2023-2024
F.Y. 2022-2023
Foreign Exchange Earnings
NIL
Foreign Exchange Outgo
6,52,293/
2,73,254/-
25. RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company has a Risk Management framework for identification, assessment and mitigation ofrisks. This framework essentially creates transparency and minimizes the risk and adverse impacton the business objectives and enhances the Company’s competitive edge. This frame workconsists of various risk models helping in identifying risk, risk trends, exposure and potentialinfluence analysis is separately for various business segments and at various levels of theCompany.
Based on the operations of the Company new risks, if any, are identified, appropriate steps aretaken to mitigate them. Our internal control encompasses various management system, structuresof organisation, standard and code of conduct which all put together help in managing the risksassociated with the Company.
26. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
In pursuant to the provisions of Section - 177 (9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a VigilMechanism for Directors and Employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The VigilMechanism / Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company:http://www.cml.net.in
27. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Your Company does not fall in the ambit of limit as specified in Section 135 of the Companies Act,2013, read with Rule framed there under in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility.
28. STATUTORY AUDITOR AND STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT:
The Statutory Auditor of the Company were re-appointed at the 6th Annual General Meeting held onSeptember 29, 2022, to hold the office for a period of five years till the conclusion of the 11th AnnualGeneral Meeting to be held in the year 2027, in terms of the applicable provisions of Section 139 ofthe Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules 2014.
The Auditors’ Report on Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year 2023-2024, issuedby M/s. Ambavat Jain & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, does not contain any qualification,observation, disclaimer, reservation or adverse remark.
During the year under review, no instances of fraud were reported by the Statutory Auditors of theCompany as per Section 142(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
29. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section - 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company hasappointed M/s. N L Bhatia & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries to conduct the SecretarialAudit of the Company for the financial year 2023-2024. The Report is attached herewith as“Annexure - IV” to the Board’s Report.
There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remark or disclaimer in the Secretarial AuditReport.
During the year under review, no instances of fraud were reported by the Secretarial Auditors of theCompany.
30. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OFINDIA (ICSI):
Your Directors state that the applicable Secretarial Standards have been followed during thefinancial year 2023-2024.
31. ANNUAL RETURN:
The Annual Return for F.Y. 2023-2024 is available on the website of the Company at www.cml.net.in
32. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year under review, as stipulatedunder Regulation - 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ispresented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report as “Annexure - V”.
33. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING IN SECURITIES:
During the year, Company has amended the Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading inSecurities (“Code”) in accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) AmendmentRegulations, 2018, which is effective from 01st April, 2019. The amended Code is uploaded on thewebsite of the Company. The objective of the Code is to protect the interest of shareholders atlarge, to prevent misuse of any Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) and to prevent anyinsider trading activity by dealing in shares of the Company by its Directors, Designated Persons andEmployees.
Further the company has maintained structured digital database (SDD) under regulation 3(5) of SEBI(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 for capturing and maintain the trail of sharing UPSIof the company with the Designated Persons.
34. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to the Regulation - 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the Corporate Governance provisions shall not apply tolisted entities having paid up equity share capital not exceeding rupees ten crore and net worth notexceeding Rupees Twenty Five Crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year. The EquityShare Capital of the company is less than Ten Crore and the net worth of the company is less thanTwenty Five Crore, therefore the provisions pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not Applicable to the company and isnot required to make report Corporate Governance.
35. DISCLOSURE IN RELATION TO THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION. PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has in place Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of theSexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.The Company has provided a safe and dignified work environment for employee which is free ofdiscrimination. The objective of this Policy is to provide Protection against Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace and for Redressal of any such complaints of harassment.
Pursuant to requirements of Section - 22 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rules thereunder, it is hereby declaredthat the Company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment during the year underreview.
36. INSIDER TRADING CODE:
Pursuant to the provisions of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (as amendedfrom time to time), the Company has formulated a Code of Practices and Procedures for FairDisclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (‘Fair Disclosure Code’) which are in force.The Fair Disclosure Code is available on the website of the Company at www.cml.net.in
37. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company confirms that it has paid Annual Listing Fees for the year 2024-2025 to the StockExchanges i.e. The BSE Limited where the Company’s shares are listed.
38. OTHER DISCLOSURES
• The Company is in the business of Trading, therefore provisions of Cost records are notapplicable to the Company.
• There is no application made or proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 during the FY2024.
• There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
• Disclosures with respect to demat suspense account/ unclaimed suspense account are notapplicable to the Company.
Statements in Annual Report, including those which relate to Management Discussion andAnalysis, describing the Company’s objectives, projections, estimates and expectations, mayconstitute ‘forward looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Laws and Regulations.Although the expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results might differ.
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for the assistance and co-operation receivedfrom the Company’s Customers, Vendors, Bankers, Auditors, Investors, Government Authoritiesand Stock Exchange during the year under review. Your Directors place on record their appreciation
of the contributions made by employee at all levels. Your Company’s consistent growth was madepossible by their hard work, solidarity, co-operation and support.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Sd/-
Jayesh Ramniklal Mehta
Date: August 08, 2024 Managing Director
Place: Mumbai DIN: 00193029