Y our directors present the 30th Annual Report together with the financial statements for theyear ended 31st March 2024.
The financial highlights for the year under review are as follows:
(Amount Rupees in L acs)
Particulars
Year Ended 31.03.2024
Year Ended 31.03.2023
Revenue from operations
-
Other revenues
8.13
7.29
Total revenue
Total expenses
9.24
36.72
Profit before tax
(1.11)
(29.43)
Provision for Tax
Profit after Tax
Betala Global Securities Limited ("the Company") was promoted by Mr. Roop Chand Betala.The Company is acting as an Investment Broker in Securities markets (Purchase and sale ofsecurities) and a Loan and Financial advisory including granting of Unsecured Loans.
During the year, the Company has suffered loss of Rs. 1.11 Lacs against previous year loss of Rs.29.43 lacs.
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the financial year 2023-24 due toinadequate profit. (Previous year: NIL).
The Extract of Annual Return in form MGT-9 pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read withrule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is placed on the websiteof the Company and accessed at: www.betala.in.
During the year under review, Your Company has neither accepted/ invited any deposits frompublic falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 nor did any deposits remain unpaid or unclaimed duringthe year under review.
The Company has no subsidiary, associate, and joint venture companies and therefore,preparation and presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements does not arise for the yearended 31st March 2024.
There was no transfer during the year to the Investor Education and Protection Fund in terms ofSection 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the financial year 2023-24, there is no change in the share capital of the company.
The Company has no Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies. During the year nocompanies have become or ceased to be the subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates of theCompany.
As the Company is not declaring Dividend, the requirement to transfer the profit to the GeneralReserve did not arise.
A detailed analysis of performance of the Industry and the Company is provided in theManagement Discussion and Analysis Report as Annexure - I, which forms an integral part ofthis report.
In accordance with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Board of Directors confirmsthat:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year 2023-24 and of the loss ofthe Company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company andthat such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
The Company has in compliance with applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India, during the financial year.
Your Company always places a major thrust on managing its affairs with diligence, transparency,responsibility and accountability thereby upholding the important dictum that an Organization'scorporate governance philosophy is directly linked to high performance. The Companyunderstands and respects its fiduciary role and responsibility towards its stakeholders andsociety at large and strives to serve their interests, resulting in creation of value for all itsstakeholders.
The Company is exempted from the compliance with the corporate governance provisions asspecified in regulations 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) ofsub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V as the Company's paid upequity share capital not exceeded rupees ten crores and net worth not exceeded rupees twentyfive crores, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
Five meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held during the year. The Directorsactively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters broughtbefore the Board from time to time. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within theperiod prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD & COMMITTEE:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: As on 31st March 2024, the Board of the Company consisted of 5Directors, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. Accordingly, the composition of theBoard is in conformity with Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations.
During the financial year 2023-2024, the Board of Directors met 5 times on the following dates27th April 2023, 19th July 2023, 9th October 2023, 9th January 2024 and 28th March, 2024.
The gap is not more than one hundred and twenty days between two consecutive meetings ofthe Board. The composition of the Board of Directors is summarized below as on 31st March 2024:
Name of the Directors
Executive/ Non-executive
Promoter /Independent
Mr.Roop Chand Betala
Chairman, Chief-Executive Officer,Executive
Promoter
Mr.S.Sasikumar*
Non-executive
Independent
Mr.Rajiv Udani*
Mrs. Purvi Amit Thapar
Non-executive (Women)
Mr. Manoj Cherian Samuel
* Resigned w.e.f. 31st March 2024
During the year none of the Directors of the Company:
- Has held or holds office as a director, including any alternate directorship, in more than twentycompanies at the same time and maximum number of directorships in public companies doesnot exceed ten as per the provision of Section 165 of Company Act, 2013.
- Has held or holds office of directorships, including any alternate directorships in more thaneight listed entities as per the provision of 17A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
- Has not serve as an independent director in more than seven listed entities and whole-timedirector has not serve as an independent director in not more than three listed entities.
- Is a Member of more than 10 (ten) Committees and Chairman / Chairperson of more than 5(five) Committees across all the Indian public limited companies in which he / she is a Director.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is entrusted with the responsibility to supervise theCompany's internal controls and financial reporting process. The quorum, power, role and scopeare in accordance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions of Regulation18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The terms of reference of the committee inter alia include overseeing the Company's financialreporting process and disclosures of financial information. The responsibility of the committeeinter alia is to review with the management, the consolidated and standalone quarterly/annualfinancial statements prior to recommending the same to the Board for its approval.
The committee reviews the reports of the internal and statutory auditors and ensures thatadequate follow-up action is taken by respective auditors. The management on observations andrecommendations made by the respective auditors. The Audit Committee also assures the Boardabout the adequate internal control procedures and financial disclosures commensurate with thesize of the Company and in conformity with requirements of the new Listing Regulations. TheBoard has been reviewing the working of the Committee from time to time to bring about greatereffectiveness in order to comply with the various requirements under the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The committee recommends to the board, the appointment or re-appointment of the statutoryauditors and internal auditors of the Corporation and their remuneration. The committee andauditors discuss the nature and scope of audit and approves payment of fees for other servicesrendered by the statutory auditors. The committee also annually reviews with the managementthe performance of statutory and internal auditors of the Corporation to ensure that an objective,professional and cost-effective relationship is being maintained.
During the financial year 2023-2024, the Audit Committee of the Company met Five times on,27th April 2023, 19th July, 2023, 9th October 2023, 9th January 2024 and 28th March, 2024.
The gap is not more than one hundred and twenty days between two Audit Committee meetings
The Composition of the Audit Committee is given herein below as on 31st March 2024:
Name of the Members
Independent / Non¬Independent
Position
Meetings
Held
Attended
Mr .S.Sasikumar*
Chairman
4
Mr. RajivUdani*
Member
Mr. Roop Chand Betala
Non- Independent
0
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The terms of reference of Nomination and Remuneration Committee include the mattersspecified in Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the committee inter alia include formulation of the criteria fordetermining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and recommendto the board a policy, relating to the remuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel,senior management and other employees of the Company. The committee formulates the criteriafor evaluation of the Chairman, independent directors, non-executive directors, the Board as awhole and Board committee.
The committee's function includes identifying persons who are qualified to become directors ofthe Company, recommending their appointment or re-appointment of the existing directors tothe Board, ensuring that such persons meet the relevant criteria prescribed under applicable lawsincluding qualification, area of expertise and experience, track record and integrity andreviewing and approving the remuneration payable to the executive directors of the Companywithin the overall limits as approved by the shareholders.
During the year under review, the committee met 3 times. The meeting was held on 9th October,2023,9th January, 2024 and 28th March 2024.
The Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is given herein below as on31st March 2024:
Mr. RajivUdani
3
Mr. S.Sasikumar
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and asapproved by the Board, the performance of the individual Non-Independent Directors areevaluated annually on basis of criteria such as qualifications, experience, knowledge andcompetency, fulfillment of functions, ability to function as a team, initiative, availability andattendance, commitment (as a Director), contribution and integrity.
Each individual Independent Director is reviewed, based on the additional criteria ofindependence and independent views and judgment. Similarly, the performance of the Chairmanis evaluated based on the additional criteria such as effectiveness of leadership and ability to steer
the meetings, impartiality, commitment (as Chairperson) and ability to keep shareholders'interests in mind.
The following were the criteria for evaluating performance of the Independent Directors:
- Adequate qualifications & skills to understand Corporate Culture, Business & its complexities.
- Adequate preparation for Board, Committee & General Meetings and updating knowledge ofarea of expertise.
- Attendance & active participation in above meetings. - Objective & constructive participation ininformed & balanced decision-making.
- No abuse of position detrimental to Company's/ shareholder's interest and/or personaladvantage, direct or indirect.
- Ability to monitor Management Performance and integrity of financial controls & systems.
- Active and timely execution of any tasks assigned by the Board.
- Communication in open and fair manner.
- Credibility, directions & guidance on Key issues in the best interest of Company.
- Criteria of Independence.
On the basis of feedback/ratings, the Committee evaluated the performance of the IndependentDirectors of the Company.
REMUNERATION POLICY:
The remuneration of directors is recommended by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee of the Board in line with the Remuneration Policy of the Company and approved byBoard and if required are also approved by the Shareholders and/or the Central Government asthe case may be.
The remuneration paid to the Executive Directors is recommended by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors subject to shareholders'approval in the subsequent General Meeting.
None of the Independent Directors have any pecuniary relationship with the Company otherthan the sitting fees received by them for attending the meeting of the Board and/or Committeethereof.
STAKEHOLDERS' GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE:
The Company has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee it comprises of mostindependent directors. The mechanisms adopted by the terms of reference of the committee interalia include reviewing Corporation to redress shareholder, depositor and debenture holdergrievances, the status of litigations filed by/against stakeholders of the Corporation andinitiatives taken to reduce the quantum of unclaimed dividends. The committee overseesadherence to service standards and standard operating procedures pertaining to investorservices. The committee reviews the status of compliances with applicable corporate andsecurities laws.
During the year under review, the committee met 3 times on 9th October, 2023, 9th January, 2024and 28th March, 2024. The Composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is given
Mr. S. Sasikumar
Non-Independent
* Resigned w.e.f. 31st March 2024MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
A separate meeting of the independent directors ("Annual ID Meeting") was convened on 27thApril 2023, which reviewed the performance of the Board (as a whole), the Non-IndependentDirectors and the Chairman. Post the Annual ID Meeting, the collective feedback of each of theIndependent Directors was discussed by the Chairperson with the Board covering performanceof the Board as a whole, performance of the Non-Independent Directors and performance of theBoard Chairman.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence aslaid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and there is no change intheir status of Independence. As required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board, based on the recommendationof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has carried out an annual performanceevaluation of Board of Directors, Statutory Committees and Individual Directors. TheNomination and Remuneration Committee has defined the evaluation criteria for thePerformance Evaluation of the Board, its Statutory Committees and individual Directors.
The Independent Directors hold office for a fixed term of five years and are not liable to retire byrotation. The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosure to the board that they fulfillall the requirements as to qualify for their appointment as an Independent Director under theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The shares of the Company are listed at the BSE Ltd. The Company has not paid the annual listingfees.
The share trading of the company is suspended due to Procedural reasons and Penal reasonsDIRECTORS AND KMP:
During the year under review,
1. Mr. Pramod Yadav resigned as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effectfrom 1st January 2024 and Ms. Seema Birla was appointed as Company Secretary andCompliance Officer with effect from 9th January 2024,
2. Mr. Manoj Cherian Samuel as an Additional Director, Non-executive Independent with
effect from 28th March 2024 and Mr. Vikul Chander as an Additional Director Non¬executive Independent with effect from 2nd April 2024.
3. Mr. Sasikumar and Mr. Rajiv Udani, Non-executive Independent Directors second termof 5 years expired on 31st March 2024, so they resigned as Independent Director.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Sub rules (1)of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, a statement is enclosed in Annexure - II.
M/s. Jayesh Sheth & Co., Chartered Accountants, Firm registration number: 119586W, wereresigned as the Statutory Auditor of the Company with effect from 19th June, 2024.
M/s. CRBS & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 002957S, be andare hereby appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company from 20th June, 2024, until theconclusion of this 30th Annual General Meeting of the Company to fill the casual vacancy causedby the resignation of M/ s. Jayesh Sheth & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.119586W) at a remuneration as may be mutually agreed to, between the Board of Directors andauditors plus applicable taxes, out-of-pocket expenses, travelling and other expenses (if any), inconnection with the work of audit to be carried out by them, in terms of the applicableprovisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act 2013, read with the Companies (Audit andAuditors) Rules 2014. The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of theCompany is part of the Annual Report. The qualification is self-explanatory given by theAuditors in their 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 hadappointed M/s. Priya Shah & Associates, practicing company secretaries to undertake theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report isgiven as Annexure - III forming part of this Report.
There are few reservations or adverse remarks, or disclaimer made by the auditors in their reportas follows:
Auditor's remarks
Board's comments
Non-appointment of Internal Auditor
The Company has no operations and majortransactions. The Board of Directors takes steps toensure the compliances in the coming years.
Independent Director of the Company, has notrenewed/registered their name under theIndependent Director's Databank
The company shall inform the IndependentDirectors about the same and compile the same.
Non-payment of Listing Fees
Regularization of Ms. Purvi Thapar not done inthe AGM and accordingly form DIR-12 also notfiled.
The Board of Directors takes steps to ensure thecompliances.
The company has opted for SDD software.
The Board of Directors takes steps to ensure thecompliances
The Company has given loans exceeding 60% ofthe Paid up capital and free reserves and inrespect of the same the provisions of Sec 186 arenot complied with the same.
The Maintenance of Cost Records pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is notrequired by the Company and accordingly such accounts and records are not made andmaintained by the Company.
Details of investments, loans and guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder are provided in the Notes to theFinancial Statements.
The Company has formulated a Policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions. The Policyis disclosed on the website of the Company.
All transactions entered into with Related Parties as defined under the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 23 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 during the financial year 2023-24 were in theordinary course of business and on an arms' length basis and do not attract the provisions ofSection 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. However, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23(2) of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, prior approval of the Audit Committee was sought for entering into theRelated Party Transactions.
During the financial year 2023-24, the Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement/ transactions with Related Parties which could be considered as material in terms of Regulation23 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. In accordance with Accounting Standard 18, theRelated Party Transactions are disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements.
There were no materially significant transactions with Related Parties during the financial year2023-24 which conflicted with the interest of the Company. Suitable disclosures as required underAS-18 have been made in the Notes to the financial statements.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties referred to in Section 188(1) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 is furnishedin accordance with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 in Form AOC - 2 as Annexure - IV.
There are no shares in the demat suspense account or unclaimed suspense account, asapplicable:
(a) Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense accountlying at the beginning of the year: NIL.
(b) number of shareholders who approached listed entity for transfer of shares from suspenseaccount during the year: NIL
(c) Number of shareholders to whom shares were transferred from suspense account duringthe year:NIL.
(d) Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense accountlying at the end of the year: NIL
(e) That the voting rights on these shares shall remain frozen till the rightful owner of suchshares claimsthe shares: NIL.
Details of energy conservation, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo inaccordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given as Annexure - V forming part of this Report.
The Board has formulated a Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel ofthe Company. A Declaration affirming on the compliance of Code of Conduct is provided in
Annexure- VI.
The company has formulated as Internal controls policy. In the opinion of Board, it is adequateto mitigate risks and provided reasonable assurance that operations/transactions are efficient,and assets are safeguarded.
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany between the end of financial year i.e., 31st March 2024 and the date of the Report.
The Business Responsibility Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 as stipulatedunder Regulation 34(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations2015 is not applicable.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, adopteda policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, SeniorManagement and their remuneration.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee identifies and ascertains the integrity, qualification,expertise and experience of the person for appointment as Director and ensures that thecandidate identified possesses adequate qualification, expertise and experience for theappointment as a Director.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee ensures that the candidate proposed forappointment as Director is compliant with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The candidate's appointment as recommended by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee requires the approval of the Board.
In case of appointment of Independent Directors, the Nomination and Remuneration Committeesatisfies itself with regard to the independent nature of the Directors vis- a-vis the Company soas to enable the Board to discharge its function and duties effectively.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ensures that the candidate identified forappointment as a Director is not disqualified for appointment under Section 164 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The company has established a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuineconcerns pursuant to section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunalswhich would impact the going concern status of the Company.
The company is not covered under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and formulation ofCSR policy and constitution of a CSR committee did not arise.
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements ofThe Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints receivedregarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) arecovered under this policy. No complaints were received during the financial year 2023-24.
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights during the year underreview and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capitaland Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
Your directors place on record a great appreciation of the fine efforts of all executives andemployees of the Company. Your directors also express their sincere thanks to various
Departments of Central Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Banks, Shareholders and allother stakeholders for continuing support and encouragement during the financial year 2023-24and expect the same in future also.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors ofBETALA GLOBAL SECURITIES LIMITED,
Date:20th June 2024 ROOP CHAND BETALA
Place: Mumbai Chairman and Managing Director