Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Eighteenth Annual Report of 360 ONE WAM LIMITED ("Company") togetherwith the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31,2025.
The highlights of the financial results for the year under review, are as under:
Consolidated Financial Results (Rs. in Crores)
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Gross Total Income
3,684.39
2,924.73
Less: Expenditure
2,249.94
1,916.19
Profit / (Loss) Before Taxation and Exceptional Item
1,434.45
1,008.54
Less: Exceptional Item
87.63
-
Profit / (Loss) Before Taxation
1,346.82
Less: Taxation - Current
311.98
157.92
- Deferred
19.54
46.41
Net Profit / (Loss) After Tax
1,015.30
804.21
Other Comprehensive Income
0.08
(2.41)
Total comprehensive income for the year (Comprising profit and othercomprehensive income for the year)
1,015.38
801.80
Standalone Financial Results (Rs. in Crores)
743.02
968.37
281.88
232.74
461.14
735.63
373.51
83.94
10.29
(44.96)
46.31
334.53
679.03
(0.12)
(0.18)
334.41
678.85
For the financial year ended March 31, 2025 ("FY25"),the Company reported its highest ever annual profitafter tax ("PAT"), at Rs. 1,015 Crores. Total assets undermanagement ("AUM") increased to Rs. 5,81,498 Croresas on March 31, 2025, up 24.5% year-on-year ("YoY").This growth was aided by strong ARR net flows at Rs.25,974 Crores during the year under review.
Further, the overall ARR AUM stood at Rs. 2,46,828Crores, while ARR AUM of our wealth management("Wealth") stood at Rs. 1,62,433 Crores, up 26.7% YoY,even as the ARR AUM of asset management ("AMC")business stood at Rs. 84,395 Crores, up 16.8% YOY.
The ARR Revenues for the full year grew by 28.2% YoYat Rs. 1,701 Crores, led by growth in assets acrossbusiness segments and healthy retentions on ARR AUM.Our ARR Revenues, as a percentage of total revenuesfrom operations, stood at 70%.
The year also witnessed higher transactional/brokerageincome, mainly driven by opportunities in the capitalmarkets. Our large UHNI client base enabled us tocapitalise on such opportunities, creating value for theclients and the firm. Consequently, the total Revenuefrom Operations was up 32.5% YoY, at Rs. 2,446 Crores,for FY25.
In FY25, our Total Revenues were up 35.0% YoY at Rs.2,652 Crores, also supported by higher other income.
Separately, our Total Costs were up 27.3% YoY, at Rs.1,218 Crores, as we continued to invest in our newinitiatives.
Our employee costs rose by 28.6% YoY to Rs. 912Crores. We expect the employee costs-to-Income ratioto gradually settle down over in the near future as thenew business initiatives and incoming teams begin toturn productive. Our overall Cost-to-Income ratio stoodat 45.9% in FY25 as against 48.7% in the financial yearended March 31,2024 ("FY24").
Our tangible return on equity ("RoE") was at 24.3% inFY25, vis-a-vis 30.1% in FY24. The reduction in tangibleRoE was on account of the capital raised by way of theQualified Institutional Placement (QIP) in October 2024.The funds have been largely deployed for the growth ofour lending and Alternates' businesses.
Segment-wise, our wealth management divisionwitnessed a rise in Revenue from Operations to Rs.1,845 Crores, from Rs 1,362 Crores in FY24, withthe ARR revenue rising to Rs. 1,101 Crores from Rs.844 Crores in FY24. Further, the transaction basedrevenue ("TBR") for this segment stood at Rs. 744Crores in FY25, from Rs. 519 Crores in FY24 mainlydriven by macro opportunities and increased activity inthe capital markets. Other income saw an increase toRs. 177 Crores in FY25 from Rs. 107 Crores in FY24,while the cost increased from Rs. 719 Crores in FY24to Rs. 950 Crores in FY25 mainly due to investments innew initiatives. Accordingly, our Profit Before Tax stoodat Rs. 1,073 Crores, for FY25, as against Rs. 750 Croresin FY24, for the wealth management business.
The growth in our wealth management client base hasbeen very healthy for FY25. During the year, 360 ONEWealth successfully onboarded 440 clients (withmore than Rs 10 Crs ARR AUM). As on March 31, 2025,clients, having total AUM of Rs 10 Crs , stood at 3,324and accounted for 95% of Wealth AUM (excl. custody).Overall, the segment manages assets for 7,500 relevant clients.
Moving to the Asset management vertical, our Revenuefrom Operations rose to Rs. 600 Crores in FY25, asagainst Rs. 483 Crores in FY24, and other income roseto Rs. 29 Crores, from Rs. 13 Crores. Our cost increasedto Rs. 268 Crores in FY25, from Rs. 238 Crores inFY24. Accordingly, the Profit Before Tax, for the AssetManagement segment, stood at Rs. 361 Crores in FY25vis-a-vis Rs. 251 Crores in FY24.
Similar to our wealth management business, our assetmanagement segment also witnessed healthy growth
in number of client folios which rose from 1.89 lakhs inFY24 to 2.29 lakhs in FY25.
In FY25, in recognition of its premier positioning, businessimpact and leadership excellence, 360 ONE received20 awards, including India's Best Wealth Manager byEuromoney Private Banking, Best Private Bank - Indiaby Asian Private Banker, and Best Structured FinanceHouse by Finance Asia Achievement Awards 2024.
Lastly, 360 ONE Foundation reinforces 360 ONE'scommitment to leveraging its core competenciesto maximize both financial and social returns. TheFoundation has pioneered a more catalytic approachtowards CSR powered by blended finance and outcome-based financing to deliver measured outcomes andexponential impact for underserved communities.
The Indian economy continued its upward momentum,growing at an estimated rate of 6.5% in FY 2024-251,and maintaining its position as one of the fastest-growingmajor economies globally. Currently, it ranks as the 4thlargest economy in the world and is estimated to becomethe world's 3rd largest economy with a projected GDP ofUSD 7.3 trillion by 20302.
Key growth drivers include:
• Effective inflation targeting by the Reserve Bank ofIndia (RBI),
• Continued momentum in capital expenditure andprivate investment,
• Strong performance in manufacturing and services,underpinned by the PLI schemes, and
• Ongoing digital and infrastructure push by thegovernment.
Inflation remained within the RBI's comfort band, withMarch 2025 CPI inflation at 3.36%3, indicating continuedmoderation in food prices. Core inflation also stayedbenign, reflecting stable demand-side pressures. TheRBI maintained a neutral to slightly accommodativestance, balancing growth needs with price stability,amidst global uncertainties and domestic resilience.
India's total exports have shown remarkable growthover the past decade, rising from USD 468 billion in2013-14 to USD 825 billion in 2024-25, marking asubstantial increase of approximately 76%. More
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3 https://www.mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/press_release/CPI_PR_13May25.pdf
importantly, merchandise exports, i.e., the export ofgoods, has witnessed an marginal rise to USD 437.42billion in FY 2024-25 compared to USD 437.07 billion inthe previous year, reflecting stability in goods-basedtrade. Over the decade, merchandise exports haverisen from USD 310 billion in 2013-14 to USD 437.42billion in 2024-25, marking a 39% increase, driven bysectors such as engineering goods, petroleum products,and electronics1.
Global annual inflation trickled to 4.7% in January 2025,down from 4.8% in December 2024. Inevitably, regionaldisparities persist2.
Exhibit' Regional annual inflation
Region
Annual Inflation (Percent)
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
World
5.0
4.8
4.7
North America
2.7
2.8
2.9
Europe and Central Asia
6.2
6.3
Sub Saharan Africa
14.8
15.0
14.6
Latin America andCaribbean
15.3
12.8
10.6
Middle East and NorthAfrica
10.9
10.5
10.7
East Asia and Pacific
1.0
1.3
South Asia
5.6
5.3
4.3
Source: IMF
In Germany, inflation eased to 2.3% in January 2025,from 2.6% in December 20243. Further, the EuropeanUnion (EU) harmonised CPI stood at 2.8%, maintainingthe same pace as in December 20244. Meanwhile,inflation in the United Kingdom increased by 3.9% inJanuary 2025, up from 3.5% in December 2024, fuelledby increase in transportation, food, and non- alcoholicbeverages rates5. Across the pond, the CPI in theUnited States rose to 3% in January 2025 from 2.9% inDecember 20 246.
India has embarked on a confident march towardsbecoming a developed nation by 2047. Resilient,consistent, and sustainable economic growth will giveIndia the ability to leapfrog its growth curve. A robustfinancial services sector will be critical to creating
systemic capacity and resilience. Giving wings to thefinancial services sectors, specific sectors like wealthmanagement, asset management, stock broking, andlending will lead from the front.
The demand for wealth management services in Indiais set to rise exponentially. Growth in the sector isprecipitated by both a rise in the number of affluenthouseholds in the country and an increase in totalwealth.
We are well-positioned to scale new heights whilemaintaining the trust and confidence of those we serve,through a combination of technology, geographicexpansion, and next-generation engagement.
• Continue to create curated solutions for our wealthclients while holistically catering to their nuancedneeds.
• Leverage the newly acquired broking and researchcapabilities from B&K Securities to offer acomprehensive suite of capital market servicesto both existing and new clients across all marketsegments, including UHNI, HNI, retail, andinstitutional investors.
• Utilise ET Money's well-established digitalplatform and extensive reach to penetrate the massaffluent market segment, offering tailored wealthmanagement solutions and exploring cross-sellingopportunities with 360 ONE's existing range ofproducts and services.
• The strategic collaboration of 360 ONE and UBShas the potential to further enhance the valueproposition and unlock synergies for clients andemployees.
• Prioritise the development and promotion ofalternative investment products and sustainableinvestment options to align with the evolvingpreferences and demands of HNIs.
• Leverage existing capabilities to attract institutionaland family office capital for 360 ONE's assetmanagement business.
We have also sustained our pole position as the employerof choice for our business areas, as is evidenced explicitlyby the addition of 100 senior private bankers anddeeply experienced investment professionals over thelast 24 months. Our employee retention figures continueto be industry-leading, with regrettable attrition at only5.3% for FY25. We will continue to selectively add talentin specific business growth areas as well as maintain ourstrategic focus on Technology and Data as we go aheadinto FY25 and beyond.
During the year under review, the Company declared and paid following dividends:
Type of dividend
Date of Declaration
Amount of dividendper equity share
Face value perequity share
Percentage ofdividend
First interim dividend
April 23, 2024
Rs. 3.5/-
Re. 1/-
350%
Second interim dividend
July 30, 2024
Rs. 2.5/-
250%
The total dividend for the financial year ended March31, 2025, amounts to Rs. 6/- per equity share of facevalue Re. 1/- each, with total outlay under the aforesaiddividends of Rs. 216,68,72,943.50/-.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBIListing Regulations, 2015"), the Company has adoptedthe Dividend Distribution Policy which is annexedherewith as Annexure I and is available on the websiteof the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360ONE_Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf.
Further, pursuant to the applicable provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act"), read with theInvestor Education and Protection Fund Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016("IEPF Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends arerequired to be transferred by the Company to InvestorEducation Protection Fund ("IEPF") established by theGovernment of India, after completion of seven years.Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares onwhich dividend has not been paid or claimed by theshareholders for seven consecutive years or more, shallalso be transferred to the demat account of IEPF.
As on March 31, 2025, 14,676 unclaimed equity sharesof the Company of face value of Re. 1/- each were lyingin IEPF, which were originally allotted by the Companypursuant to composite scheme of arrangement inter-alia amongst 11FL Holdings Limited and the Companyand subsequently adjusted due to (a) sub-division ofits equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- each to facevalue of Re. 1/- each and (b) bonus issue in the ratioof 1:1 during the financial year 2022-23. The details ofthe aforesaid 14,676 unclaimed equity shares of facevalue Re. 1/- each are available on the website of theCompany.
During the year under review, the Company hastransferred Rs. 81,118/-, being aggregate interimdividends (net of taxes) on the aforesaid 14,676 sharesto IEPF. Other than as referred above, during the yearunder review, the Company was not required to transferany unclaimed dividend amounts/corresponding shareson which the dividends were unclaimed to IEPF.
During the year under review, the Company has issuedand allotted 3,42,11,299 equity shares of face value ofRe. 1/- each, in the following manner:
a) Allotment of 2,22,11,253 fully paid-up equityshares of the Company for cash consideration toqualified institutional buyers at an issue price ofRs. 1,013/- per equity share (including a premiumof Rs. 1,012/- per equity share) through qualifiedinstitutions placement pursuant to approval ofshareholders of the Company vide postal ballot onOctober 20, 2024;
b) Allotment of 3,590,000 fully paid-up equity sharesof the Company for consideration other than cash,to Times Internet Limited, at an issue price of Rs.779.93/- per equity share (including a premium ofRs. 778.93/- per equity share) through preferentialissue pursuant to approval of shareholders of theCompany at its annual general meeting held on July11,2024; and
c) Allotment of 8,410,046 equity shares pursuant toexercise of stock options under Employee StockOptions Scheme(s) of the Company.
Accordingly, the total paid-up equity share capital of theCompany as on March 31,2025, was Rs. 39,30,73,939/-divided into 39,30,73,939 equity shares of face valueRe. 1/- each, increased from Rs. 35,88,62,640/- dividedinto 35,88,62,640 equity shares of face value Re. 1/-each, as on March 31, 2024.
All the shares issued by the Company rank pari-passu inall respects and carry the same rights as existing equityshareholders.
The Company has not issued any shares with differentialvoting rights and sweat equity shares during the yearunder review.
Pursuant to Regulation 173A of the SEBI (Issue of Capitaland Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, theCompany had appointed CARE Ratings Limited, asmonitoring agency in respect of the aforesaid qualifiedinstitutions placement. The details of utilization of funds
raised through the said qualified institutions placementas specified under Regulation 32(7A) of SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, during the year under review areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report thatforms part of the Annual Report.
There was no deviation(s) or variation(s) in the utilizationof proceeds of qualified institutional placement asmentioned in the objects of placement document.
During the year under review, the Company has notissued any debt securities. During financial year 2021¬22, the Company had issued and allotted 2,498 ratedsecured redeemable principal protected market linkednon-convertible debentures ("Debentures") of facevalue Rs. 10,00,000/- each, aggregating to nominalvalue of Rs. 249,80,00,000/- on a private placementbasis in various tranches, which became due forredemption on May 15, 2025, and were duly redeemedby the Company. Beacon Trusteeship Limited was theDebenture Trustee for the Debentures. Said Debentureswere listed on BSE Limited.
As required under SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/CRADT/CIR/P/2020/207 dated October 22, 2020,the Company had created Recovery Expense Fund inrespect of the said Debentures.
During the year under review, the Company was notqualified as a 'large corporate' as per applicable SEBIguideline(s) and circular(s).
As at March 31, 2025, the Company had issuedcommercial paper ("CPs") with an outstanding amountof Rs. 936,00,00,000/- (Rupees nine hundred thirty sixcrores only).
During the year under review, the Company do notpropose to transfer any sum to general reserve.
During the year under review, the Company has notaccepted / renewed any deposit within the meaning ofSection 73 of the Act, read with applicable rules thereto.
During the year under review:
1. On February 6, 2025, the Company acquired 100%(hundred percent) of the paid up equity sharecapital of Moneygoals Solutions Limited ("MGSL")on fully diluted basis. Accordingly, MGSL hasbecome a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.Banayantree Services Limited ("BTSL") is a wholly
owned subsidiary of MGSL. Accordingly, BTSL hasbecome a step down wholly owned subsidiary ofthe Company.
2. 360 ONE Distribution Services Limited ("DSL") and
MAVM Angels Network Private Limited ("MAVM"),the wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, attheir respective meetings of the board of directorsheld on September 26, 2024, considered andapproved the scheme of amalgamation underSection 230 to 232 and other applicableprovisions of the Act and the rules and regulationsmade thereunder, of MAVM with and into DSL("Amalgamation"). On March 25, 2025, anapplication was filed with National Company LawTribunal for the proposed Amalgamation of MAVMwith and into DSL. The aforesaid amalgamation isunderway as on the date of this Report.
Further, on May 27, 2025, the Company acquired 100%(hundred percent) of the paid up equity share capital of:
(a) Batlivala & Karani Securities India Private Limited("B&K Securities"), and
(b) Batlivala & Karani Finserv Private Limited ("B&KFinserv")
on fully diluted basis. Accordingly, B&K Securities andB&K Finserv have become wholly owned subsidiariesof the Company. B&K Securities Pte. Ltd., Singaporeand B&K Securities Limited, England, which are whollyowned subsidiaries of B&K Securities, have becomestep down wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
Accordingly, as on March 31, 2024, the Company had15 subsidiaries and in view of the above, the Companyhad 17 subsidiaries as on March 31, 2025 and 21subsidiaries as on the date of this Report. The details ofthe subsidiaries of the Company are provided below.
As per the provisions of the Act, read with applicablerules framed thereunder and SEBI Listing Regulations,2015 and applicable Indian Accounting Standards ("IndAS"), the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April23, 2025, approved the audited standalone financialstatements of the Company for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025 and the audited consolidated financialstatements of the Company and its subsidiaries {except360 ONE Foundation}, for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025. In accordance with Section 129 of theAct, the said audited financial statements form part ofthe Annual Report. The separate statement containingthe salient features of the financial statements of the
subsidiaries of the Company in the prescribed formatAOC-1, is annexed to the said audited consolidatedfinancial statements. The statement also provideshighlights of the performance and financial position ofeach of the subsidiaries and their contribution to theoverall performance of the Company. Further detailson highlights of performance of the business of varioussubsidiaries of the Company and their contribution tothe overall performance of the Company is elaboratedin the Management Discussion and Analysis Report thatforms part of the Annual Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of theAct, the Annual Report including the aforesaid auditedfinancial statements and other related documents, areplaced on the website of the Company at www.360.one.The audited financial statements of the subsidiaries ofthe Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025, are also available on the website of the Companyat www.360.one. The members may download theaforesaid documents from the Company's websiteor may write to the Company for obtaining a copy ofthe same. Further, the aforesaid documents shall alsobe available for inspection by the shareholders at theregistered office of the Company, during business hourson working days and through electronic mode. Themembers may request the same by sending an email tosecretarial@360.one.
As at date of this Report, the Company has followingsubsidiary(ies):
- 360 ONE Prime Limited
- 360 ONE Distribution Services Limited
- 360 ONE Asset Management Limited
- 360 ONE Asset Trustee Limited
- 360 ONE Portfolio Managers Limited
- 360 ONE Investment Adviser and Trustee ServicesLimited
- 360 ONE IFSC Limited
- 360 ONE Foundation
- 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management Limited
- MAVM Angels Network Private Limited
- Moneygoals Solutions Limited (w.e.f. February 6,2025)
- Banayantree Services Limited (step down whollyowned subsidiary) (w.e.f. February 6, 2025)
- Batlivala & Karani Securities India Private Limited(w.e.f. May 27, 2025)
- Batlivala & Karani Finserv Private Limited (w.e.f.May 27, 2025)
- 360 ONE Asset Management (Mauritius) Limited
- 360 ONE Private Wealth (Dubai) Limited
- 360 ONE Inc.
- 360 ONE Capital (Canada) Limited
- 360 ONE Capital Pte. Limited
- B&K Securities Pte. Ltd., Singapore (step downwholly owned subsidiary w.e.f. May 27, 2025)
- B&K Securities Limited, England (step down whollyowned subsidiary w.e.f. May 27, 2025)
The Policy for Determining Material Subsidiary isavailable on the website of the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360ONE_Policy_For_Determining_Material_Subsidiary.pdf. The detailspertaining to the material subsidiary(ies) of the Companyare provided in the Corporate Governance Report whichforms part of the Annual Report.
The Company does not have any associate / jointventure / holding company.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBIListing Regulations, 2015, the Corporate GovernanceReport forms part of the Annual Report. The CorporateGovernance Report also contains certain disclosuresrequired under the Act.
The Company has obtained a certificate from Mehta& Mehta, practicing company secretaries, regardingcompliance with the conditions of corporate governanceas prescribed under SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 andthe said certificate is annexed herewith as Annexure II.
Pursuant to Section 92 read with Section 134 of theAct and rules thereunder, the draft Annual Return ofthe Company in Form MGT-7 for the financial yearended March 31, 2025, is available on the website ofthe Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/Annual Return.pdf.
a. Directors
The Board of Directors ("Board") of the Companyhas an optimum combination of executive andnon-executive Directors (including an IndependentWoman Director). The Board composition is inconformity with the extant applicable provisionsof the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. TheBoard of the Company represents an optimal mixof expertise, knowledge and experience. Further,
the Independent Directors on the Board of theCompany are highly respected for their professionalintegrity as well as rich experience and expertise.The Board provides leadership, strategic guidanceand discharges its fiduciary duties of safeguardingthe interest of the Company and its stakeholders.
During the year under review, no Director resigned fromthe Board and following appointment(s) / cessation(s)took place in the Board of Directors of the Company:
(i) Appointment(s):
The Board of Directors on recommendationof Nomination and Remuneration Committee,approved the following appointment of independentdirectors of the Company. In the opinion of theBoard, the independent directors of the Companypossess innate knowledge, experience, expertise,proficiency and integrity which would be beneficialfor the Company:
a) Ms. Revathy Ashok (DIN: 00057539) as anAdditional, Non-Executive, IndependentDirector on the Board of the Company witheffect from April 23, 2024. Ms. Revathy Ashokhas successfully registered herself in theIndependent Director's Databank maintainedby Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and isexempted from qualifying the online proficiencyself-assessment test for independent directors.Further, the shareholders of the Companyapproved appointment of Ms. Revathy Ashokas Non-Executive Independent Director of theCompany for a term of five consecutive yearswith effect from April 23, 2024 to April 22,2029 (both days inclusive) via Postal Ballot onJune 9, 2024.
b) Mr. Pierre De Weck (DIN: 10771331) as anAdditional, Non-Executive, IndependentDirector on the Board of the Company witheffect from October 15, 2024. Mr. Pierre DeWeck has successfully registered himself in theIndependent Director's Databank maintainedby Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and isexempted from qualifying the online proficiencyself-assessment test for independent directors.Further, the shareholders of the Companyapproved appointment of Mr. Pierre De Weckas Non-Executive Independent Director of theCompany for a term of five consecutive yearswith effect from October 15, 2024 to October14, 2029 (both days inclusive) via Postal Balloton December 8, 2024.
c) Mr. Sandeep Tandon (DIN: 00054553) asan Additional, Non-Executive, Independent
Director on the Board of the Company with effectfrom January 27, 2025. Mr. Sandeep Tandonhas successfully registered himself in theIndependent Director's Databank maintainedby Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and hassuccessfully passed the online proficiency self¬assessment test for independent directors.Further, the shareholders of the Companyapproved appointment of Mr. Sandeep Tandonas Non-Executive Independent Director of theCompany for a term of five consecutive yearswith effect from January 27, 2025 to January26, 2030 (both days inclusive) via ExtraordinaryGeneral Meeting on February 25, 2025.
(ii) Cessation(s):
a) Dr. Subbaraman Narayan (DIN: 00094081),completed his term as an Independent Directorwith effect from June 24, 2024 and ceased tobe an Independent Director of the Companyand a member of the Board with effect fromJune 25, 2024.
b) Mr. Nilesh Vikamsey (DIN: 00031213),completed his term as an IndependentDirector of the Company and a member ofthe Board with effect from August 25, 2024.Accordingly, Mr. Nilesh Vikamsey also ceasedto be a Chairperson of the Board with effectfrom August 25, 2024 and Mr. Akhil Gupta wasappointed as a Chairperson of the Board witheffect from August 25, 2024.
c) Mr. Nirmal Jain (DIN: 00010535) retired byrotation as Non-Executive Director of theCompany at the 17th Annual General Meetingheld on July 11, 2024.
d) Mr. Venkataraman Rajamani (DIN: 00011919)retired by rotation as Non-Executive Directorof the Company at the 17th Annual GeneralMeeting held on July 11, 2024.
e) Mr. Pankaj Vaish (DIN: 00367424), completedhis term as an Independent Director of theCompany on January 21, 2025 and ceased tobe an Independent Director of the Companyand a member of the Board with effect fromJanuary 22, 2025.
f) Ms. Geeta Mathur (DIN: 02139552), completedher term as an Independent Director on March2, 2025 and ceased to be an IndependentDirector of the Company and a member of theBoard with effect from March 3, 2025.
Accordingly, the composition of the Board of the
Company as on March 31 9095 is as follows'
Category
Name of the Directors
Independent & Non¬Executive Directors
Mr. Akhil Gupta - Chairperson
Ms. Revathy Ashok
Mr. Pierre De Weck
Mr. Sandeep Tandon
Managing Director &Promoter
Mr. Karan Bhagat
Non-ExecutiveDirector & Promoter
Mr. Yatin Shah
Non-Executive
Directors
(Nominee Directors)#
Mr. Rishi Mandawat
Mr. Pavninder Singh
# nominated by BC Asia Investments X Limited, equityshareholder of the Company.
On January 97, 9095, the Board of Directors ofthe Company considered and analysed the requestletter dated January 97, 9095, received from Mr.Nirmal Bhanwarlal Jain and Mr. VenkataramanRajamani, promoters alongwith other members ofthe promoter group of the Company (collectivelyreferred to as "Part of Promoter Group Entities"),seeking re-classification from "Promoter" categoryto "Public" shareholder category, under Regulation31A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 9015("Reclassification").
In accordance with the aforesaid regulations:
a) the Company applied for and received 'NoObjections' from BSE Limited and NationalStock Exchange of India Limited on March 98,2025,
b) the Company also received approval fromshareholders of Company vide postal ballot onMay 4, 9095, for the said Reclassification,
c) the Reclassification of the Part of PromoterGroup Entities from "Promoter" category to"Public" shareholder category was effected onMay 5, 2025.
Further, on June 11, 9095, the shareholders ofthe Company approved re-appointment of Mr.Karan Bhagat (DIN: 03947753) as ManagingDirector of the Company, for a period of fiveyears commencing from July 97, 9095 to July96, 9030 (both days inclusive) and payment ofremuneration to him. Subsequently, on July 17,9095, the Board based on the recommendationof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,approved appointment of Mr. Saahil Murarka(DIN: 06717897) as an Additional, Non-Executive,Non-Independent Director of the Company witheffect from Thursday, July 17, 9095. The Boardrecommended appointment of Mr. Saahil Murarka
as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director ofthe Company, to the shareholders of the Companyfor their approval at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting.
All the Independent Directors of the Companyhave submitted the requisite declarations statingthat they meet the criteria of independence asprescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act andRegulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,9015. Based on the declarations provided bythe Independent Directors, the Board is of theopinion that all the Independent Directors fulfillthe conditions specified in SEBI Listing Regulations,2015 and the Act, and are independent of themanagement.
All the Directors of the Company have confirmedthat they satisfy the fit and proper criteria asprescribed under the applicable regulations andthat they are not disqualified from being appointedas Directors in terms of Section 164 of the Act
Details of the Familiarization Programme areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of the Annual Report and are alsoavailable on the website of the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360_ONE_WAM_Familiarization_Programme_9094-95_ID.pdf.
b. Directors retiring by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Act,Mr. Rishi Mandawat, Non-Executive NomineeDirector (DIN: 07639609), shall retire by rotationat the ensuing Eighteenth Annual General Meeting("AGM") of the Company and being eligible, seekre-appointment.
The necessary resolution for his re-appointmentand his brief profile is included in the noticeconvening the 18th AGM.
c. Meetings of the Board of Directors
During the year under review, 8 (eight) meetings ofthe Board of Directors of the Company were held.The necessary quorum was present for all themeetings. The maximum interval between any twoconsecutive meetings did not exceed one hundredand twenty days as per the provisions of the SEBIListing Regulations, 2015 and the Act.
In compliance with the provisions of the Act andRegulation 95 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 9015, aseparate Meeting of Independent Directors of theCompany was also held on March 31, 9095. Thedetails of the said meetings are provided in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part ofthe Annual Report.
d. Committees of the Board
The Board has constituted following Committees:
(i) Audit Committee,
(ii) Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
(iii) Corporate Social Responsibility andEnvironment, Social and GovernanceCommittee,
(iv) Stakeholders Relationship Committee,
(v) Risk Management Committee, and
(vi) Information Technology Strategy Committee.
The details inter alia including the composition,terms of reference and meetings held during theyear under review of the aforesaid Committees,are provided in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of the Annual Report.
e. Annual performance evaluation:
(i) Board
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBIListing Regulations, 2015, the Board took noteof the annual performance evaluation results ascollated by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee ("NRC"), for the Board as a whole,its Committees and Individual Directors of theCompany, based on the criteria laid down byNRC. The criteria for the said performanceevaluation are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of theAnnual Report. The results of the performanceevaluation was assessed and discussed by theBoard at its meeting. The suitable feedbackwas conveyed to the Board members and themanagement.
(ii) Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of the SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, the Audit Committeeevaluates the performance of StatutoryAuditors, Secretarial Auditors and InternalAuditors of the Company on an annual basis.
f. Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there was no changein the Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") ofthe Company. As on the date of the Report, thefollowing officials are the KMPs, pursuant to theprovisions of Section 203 of the Act:
• Mr. Karan Bhagat, Managing Director,
• Mr. Sanjay Wadhwa, Chief Financial Officerand
• Mr. Rohit Bhase, Company Secretary andCompliance Officer.
On June 11, 2025, the shareholders of the Companyapproved re-appointment of Mr. Karan Bhagat as
Managing Director of the Company, for a period of 5(five) years commencing from July 27, 2025 to July 26,2030 (both days inclusive) and payment of remunerationto him.
14. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company strongly believes in enabling inclusivedevelopment. The core focus of our CSR is aimed atreducing inequality by enabling access to opportunitiesto underserved or marginalized communities. ThroughCSR, the Company wishes to implement sustainableprogrammes that move the needle on social impact byaddressing some of the most critical developmentalchallenges. To consolidate its efforts towards catalyticCSR and to design and deliver CSR activities on behalfof the Company and its subsidiaries, the Company hasestablished 360 ONE FOUNDATION ("Foundation"), awholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Our vision for Foundation, through which the Companyand its subsidiaries primarily undertake their CSRactivities, is to bring about a positive change in thelives of underprivileged individuals and communitiesby enabling a strategic and collaborative partnership tomaximize the social impact. We believe that meaningfulimpact can be achieved through effective collaboration.
During the year under review, Company's CSR activitieswere undertaken in accordance with the annual actionplan approved by the Board. The Company and itssubsidiaries' CSR activities were focused on livelihood& financial inclusion and education. The Company andits subsidiaries will continue to focus on the same in thenear future, which will enable us to build resilience invarious communities. As experts in the financial sector,we would like to leverage our core competencies andexpertise beyond providing mere funds as part ofour responsibility to society. The Annual Report onCSR activities of the Company is annexed herewith asAnnexure III.
As we move forward in our social impact journey, wewish to evolve towards a more strategic and impactfulmodel for our CSR where we envision our role inmobilizing both philanthropic capital and other typesof capital to create more collaborative, meaningful,sustainable solutions that uplift lives of underservedand under-represented individuals and communities.This will also enable a multiplier effect for our funds andmake our programmes sustainable in the long run.
The Company's CSR policy provides guidelines andlays down the process to undertake CSR activitiesof the Company. The said CSR Policy is annexedherewith as Annexure IV and is available on the websiteof the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360ONE_CSR_Policy.pdf.
The details of remuneration paid to the Directors of theCompany, during the year under review, are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms part ofthe Annual Report.
The disclosures pertaining to the remuneration andother details as required under Section 197(12) of theAct read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, are provided in Annexure V.
Further, a statement showing names and otherparticulars of employees drawing remuneration inexcess of the limits as set out in Rules 5(2) and 5(3) ofthe aforesaid Rules, forms part of this Report. However,in terms of Section 136 of the Act and the aforesaidRules, the Annual Report and financial statements arebeing sent to the members and others entitled thereto,excluding the said statement. Members interested inobtaining a copy thereof, may write to the CompanySecretary at secretarial@360.one.
Further, the Managing Director of the Company didnot receive remuneration from any of the subsidiaries ofthe Company.
Further, the Company has complied with the provisionsof the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, read with rulesframed thereunder, as amended from time to time.
Further, the number of employees of the Company ason March 31, 2025, were as follows:
Female - 12Male - 28Transgender- Nil
The employee stock options granted to the employeesof the Company and its subsidiaries currently operateunder the following schemes which are prepared inter-alia as per the provisions of Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Share Based Employee Benefits)Regulations, 2014 ("SBEB Regulations") and assubstituted by the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 ("SBEB & SE Regulations" and SBEBRegulations and SBEB & SE Regulations are collectivelyreferred to as "ESOP Regulations"):
• IIFL Wealth Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2015
• IIFL Wealth Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2019
• IIFL Wealth Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2021
• IIFL Wealth Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2022
• 360 ONE Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2023
During the year under review, there was no materialvariation in the aforesaid Schemes. All the aforesaidSchemes are in compliance with applicable ESOPRegulations.
In compliance with Regulation 13 of the SBEB & SERegulations, the Company has obtained a certificatefrom the Secretarial Auditor viz. Mehta & Mehta,Practicing Company Secretaries, to the effect that theSchemes have been implemented in accordance withthe applicable ESOP Regulations, and the same shall beavailable for inspection without any fee by the membersof the Company, on all working days at the registeredoffice of the Company up to the date of the AnnualGeneral Meeting ("AGM") and would also be placed atthe ensuing AGM for inspection by members throughelectronic means.
The disclosure as required under the applicable ESOPRegulations and the Act, for the aforesaid Schemes, inrespect of the year ended March 31, 2025 (includingnumber of options granted, exercised and lapsed duringthe year), is placed on the website of the Company at360.one/investor-relations.html.
Further, the Board at its meeting held on July 17, 2025,approved '360 ONE Employee Stock Option Scheme2025' in accordance and compliance with the Act andSBEB & SE Regulations, considering the recommendationof Nomination and Remuneration Committee andsubject to the approval of the shareholders of theCompany. Accordingly, special resolution(s), proposingapproval for formation of 360 ONE Employee StockOption Scheme 2025 for the employees of the Companyand the subsidiary company(ies) of the Company, shallbe placed before the shareholders of the Company fortheir approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The risk management framework of the Companyis defined in the Board approved Risk ManagementPolicy and it addresses the key foreseeable risks thatthe Company is likely to experience in the course of itsbusiness as well as mitigating factors that have beenimplemented to manage the said risks.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify,assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to keybusiness objectives, which includes a risk managementteam at the organisation level, and dedicated teams atkey regulated subsidiaries like Asset Management & theNon-Banking Finance Company. Key risks are identified,documented and discussed at the Audit Committee,Risk Management Committee and/or Board of Directorsof the Company. The key risks are addressed throughmitigation actions on a continuous basis and in theopinion of the Board there are no risks which maythreaten the existence of the Company. The internalprocesses are designed to ensure adequate checks andbalances and regulatory compliances at every stage.
Authority matrices are defined flowing down from theBoard of Directors, to provide authority to approvevarious transactions.
The Company has in place adequate internal controlswith reference to financial statements and operationsand the same are operating effectively. These areencapsulated in the Risks & Controls Matrix (RCM).The Internal Auditor tested the design and effectivenessof the key controls and no material weaknesses wereobserved in their examination. Further, statutory auditorverified the Design and Implementation (D&I) of controlsand tested the operating effectiveness of controls formaterial transactions, account balances and disclosuresand have confirmed that they do not have any significantor material observation in relation to deficiencies indesign and / or effectiveness of controls. The AuditCommittee also holds one-on-one sessions with thestatutory auditor of the Company.
The Risk Management Committee of the Board isresponsible for developing a culture of risk awarenessand educating the Board, management and employeesabout their responsibilities to identify risks and createa culture such that people at all levels manage risk."Rigorous and Risk Conscious" is one of the six keyvalues of the organization.
The Risk Management Policy of the Companyspecifying the risk governance structure, key risksand mitigation measures, is available on its website athttps://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360ONE_Risk_Management_Policy.pdf.
18. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSEDBY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALSIMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OFTHE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY’S FUTUREOPERATIONS
During the year under review, there were no significantand material orders passed by the regulators or courtsor tribunals against the Company which would impactthe going concern status of the Company and theCompany's future operations.
19. STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Companyheld on September 11, 2020, Deloitte Haskins & SellsLLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.117366W/W100018), were appointed as statutoryauditors of the Company for the second term of fiveconsecutive years till the conclusion of the 18th AnnualGeneral Meeting ("AGM") of the Company to be held inthe year 2025.
As the term of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as theStatutory Auditors of the Company expires at the
conclusion of 18th AGM, the Board of Directors of theCompany at its meeting held on October 21, 2024,based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,recommended to the Members of the Company,appointment of S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, CharteredAccountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number: 301003E/E300005), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company,for a term of five consecutive years from the conclusionof ensuing 18th AGM till the conclusion of the 23rdAGM. Accordingly, an ordinary resolution, proposingappointment of S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company for a term of five consecutiveyears pursuant to Section 139 of the Act, shall beplaced before the shareholders of the Company at the18th AGM. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP have confirmed theireligibility to be appointed as auditors of the Company interms of Section 141 of the Act.
20. AUDITOR’S REPORT
The reports of the Statutory Auditors on standalone andconsolidated financial statements of the Company formpart of the Annual Report.
There are no qualifications, reservations, adverseremarks or disclaimers by the Statutory Auditors in theirreports for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The notes to the financial statements referred to in theauditor's reports are self-explanatory and therefore donot call for any comments under Section 134 of the Act.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditorshas not reported any incident of fraud committed inthe Company by its officers or employees to the AuditCommittee under Section 143(12) of the Act.
21. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Actread with rules thereunder and amended Regulation24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Boardof Directors of the Company at its meeting held onApril 23, 2025, based on the recommendation of theAudit Committee, has recommended to the Membersof the Company, appointment of Mehta & Mehta,practicing company secretaries (Firm RegistrationNumber: MU000019250), a peer reviewed firm, asSecretarial Auditors of the Company, for a period offive consecutive years, commencing from financial year2025-26 to financial year 2029-30. Accordingly, anordinary resolution, proposing appointment of Mehta& Mehta, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Companyfor a term of five consecutive years pursuant to SEBIListing Regulations, 2015, shall be placed before theshareholders of the Company at the ensuing 18th AGM.Mehta & Mehta have confirmed their eligibility to beappointed as secretarial auditors of the Company as perthe provisions of applicable laws.
During the year under review, the secretarial audit was conducted by Mehta & Mehta, practicing company secretaries.The report of the secretarial audit is annexed herewith as Annexure VI. The qualifications, reservations, adverse remarksor disclaimers mention in the said report along with explanations or comments by the Board on same are as follows:
Qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers
Explanations or comments by the Board
Filing of a disclosure with stock exchanges intimating submissionof an application to stock exchanges for reclassification ofcertain promoters of the Company as per Regulation 31A(8)(c)of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, with a delay of 7 days (instead of statutorytimeline of 24 hours), which was disclosed by the Company widean intimation dated March 29, 2025.
The Company has enhanced the maker checker mechanism andmore regular monitoring of the compliance checklists to avoidsuch instances in future.
Missing to attach the annexure to security cover for Listed Non¬Convertible Debentures as per regulation 54(2) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, for quarter ended December 31, 2024, as a part of BoardOutcome submitted to stock exchange dated January 27, 2025.The Company has applied to the BSE Limited for waiver of thefine levied by BSE Limited explaining the 'technical glitch'
The Company has applied to the BSE Limited for waiver of thefine levied by BSE Limited explaining the 'technical glitch' andthe Company is following up with BSE.
As per Regulation 24A(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, a listed company is required to annex a secretarial auditreport of its material unlisted subsidiary(ies) to its directors' report. The secretarial audit reports of unlisted materialsubsidiaries of the Company i.e. 360 ONE Asset Management Limited and 360 ONE Distribution Services Limited for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025, are also annexed herewith as Annexure VII and Annexure VIII, respectively. Thesaid reports do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer.
As per Regulation 24A(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Company has submitted the Annual SecretarialCompliance Report for financial year ended March 31, 2025, to the stock exchanges within the prescribed time and thesame is available on website of the stock exchanges i.e. BSE Limited at www.bseindia.com, National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited at www.nseindia.com and on the website of the Company.
With reference to Master Direction on Foreign Investmentin India and circulars issued thereunder by ReserveBank of India ("RBI"), the Company has compliedwith the provisions for downstream investment fromtime to time. Accordingly, the Company has obtaineda certificate from the Statutory Auditors in this regardpursuant to applicable guidelines issued by RBI.
The details of loans, guarantees or investments made asrequired under Section 186 of the Act and Schedule V ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, are provided in thestandalone financial statements of the Company, whichforms part of the Annual Report.
All contracts or arrangement or transactions as referredin Section 188 of the Act, that were entered into bythe Company with the related parties during the yearunder review, were in ordinary course of the business
of the Company and the same were on arm's lengthbasis. Also, during the year under review, there wereno material contracts or arrangements or transactionsentered into by the Company with the related parties.Accordingly, the disclosure as required under Section134 of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable to theCompany for the financial year 2024-25 and hence doesnot form part of this Report.
The transactions with related parties are disclosed byway of notes to accounts in the standalone financialstatements of the Company for the financial year endedMarch 31,2025, which forms part of the Annual Report.Further, as per Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, the Company filed the necessarydisclosures on related party transactions with the stockexchanges within statutory timelines.
The Company has put in place a Policy on Related PartyTransactions ("RPT Policy"), which is approved by theBoard of Directors of the Company. The RPT Policyprovides for identification of related party transactions,necessary approvals by the Audit Committee / Board /Shareholders, reporting and disclosure requirements in
compliance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015. The latest RPT Policy is available onthe website of the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360_ONE_WAM_RPT_Policy.pdf.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBIListing Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussionand Analysis Report forms part of the Annual Report.
The information on energy conservation, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, isappended below:
The Company is engaged in providing financial servicesand as such its operations do not account for substantialenergy consumption. However, the Company takes allpossible measures to conserve energy and reduceits carbon footprint. Several environment friendlymeasures adopted by the Company include:
• Using technology such as radiant cooling, adoptingVRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) in new projects,
• Installation of capacitors to save power,
• Installation of Thin Film Transistor (TFT) monitorsthat saves power,
• Replacing Compact Fluorescent Lamp ("CFLs")with Light-emitting diode ("LED") lights,
• Energy efficient UPS racks have replaced legacyUPS system,
• Automatic power shutdown of idle monitors,
• Restricted access to printers at central hub besidesremoval of older printers,
• Minimizing air-conditioning usage,
• Procuring 100% green energy at our Mumbai Head-office,
• Shutting off all the lights and air-conditioners whennot in use, and
• Education and awareness programs for employees.
The management frequently puts circulars on corporateintranet and digital boards in common areas for theemployees, educating them on ways and means toconserve electricity and other natural resourcesand encourages adherence of the same. For furtherdetails, please refer to the Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report which forms part of the AnnualReport.
The management understands the key role thattechnology plays in enabling the business and indriving growth. It operates and lays utmost emphasison deploying scalable, always on and platforms andproducts to ensure a great and sustained customer andemployee experience. With a cloud first, API first anddata first philosophy, we are moving towards a highlyscalable, highly flexible, high performance business.The Company has also made significant strides inproviding rapid and scalable ramp-up and ramp-down of capacity by adopting cloud technologies. Thefoundational integrity helps us add and remove entitiesand capabilities at speed, with a high level of flexibilitywithout impacting daily operations.
The management keeps itself abreast of technologicaladvancements in the industry and ensures continuedand sustained efforts towards adoption of technology ofthe same to meet the business needs and objectives.
With a goal towards data democratization, rapid responseto regulatory shifts, API first and service-orientedarchitecture, the management has invested considerableresources in deploying the latest technologies. Wehave implemented our data warehouse on Snowflakeand master data management which includes one ofthe most complex securities reference data hubs. Thedata lake, data warehouse, Master Data Management("MDM") and data governance platform help create highquality liquid data which is the foundation for buildingand releasing of gen AI capabilities.
We have released our first set of native AI capabilitiesthat are transforming research. We are on path to soonreleases native AI and conversational capabilities forall stakeholders across all channels (WhatsApp, Web,Salesforce, MS Teams, etc.)
The management is aware of increasing threats in theinformation security domain and has taken several stepsto ensure that the Company is safeguarded againstcyber security attacks, data leakage and securitybreaches. It has ensured that the Company is at alltimes compliant with both regulatory and technologicalcontrols. Organization has adopted a multi-layeredsecurity approach by implementing security controls foraddressing people, process and technology risks.
The Company and its subsidiaries are mainly engagedin distribution of various financial products and advisingclients on wealth management through mutual fund
and alternative investment fund platform, which entailsinternal research of investment products, sectors andmarkets.
The foreign exchange earning during the financial yearended March 31, 2025, was Rs. 25,59,29,971/- andthe foreign exchange expenditure during financial yearended March 31,2025, was Rs. 158,91,66,958/-.
The Company is committed to provide a workenvironment that ensures every woman employee istreated with dignity and respect and afforded equitabletreatment. The Company is also committed to promotework environment that is conducive to the professionalgrowth of its women employees and encouragesequality of opportunity. The Company will not tolerateany form of sexual harassment and is committed to takeall necessary steps to ensure that its women employeesare not subjected to any form of harassment.
Your Directors further state that the Companyhas complied with the provisions relating to theconstitution of the Internal Complaints Committee asper the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 andhas put in place a 'Prevention of Sexual Harassment andComplaint Procedure Policy' and that during the yearunder review, there were no cases filed by any employeeof the Company pursuant to the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013.
The said policy of the Company inter-alia specifies detailson the reporting, redressal and enquiry process. Thelatest policy is available on the website of the Companyat https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360ONE_
Prevention_of_Sexual_Harassment_and_Complaint_Procedure_Policy.pdf.
All the employees of the Company (including as a partof induction training) undergo a detailed E-Learningmodule on prevention of sexual harassment andcomplaint procedure followed by a quiz. The Board isinformed periodically on the complaints, if any, reportedon sexual harassment. Further details in relation tocompliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 and rules thereunder, are provided in the BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report which formspart of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 of theAct, it is hereby confirmed that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards had been followedalong with proper explanation relating to materialdepartures, if any;
b) the Directors had selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent soas to give a true and fair view of the state of affairsof the Company at the end of the financial year andof the profit of the Company for that period;
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assetsof the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts ona going concern basis;
e) the Directors had laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andare operating effectively; and
f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
The Company has put in place adequate policies andprocedures to ensure that the system of internal financialcontrols is commensurate with the size and nature of theCompany's business. This system of internal financialcontrols provides a reasonable assurance in respectof providing financial and operational information,complying with applicable statutes, safeguarding ofassets of the Company, prevention and detection offrauds, accuracy and completeness of accountingrecords and ensuring compliance with corporatepolicies.
The internal control system works through three lines ofdefence: the frontline managers who ensure that policiesand controls are implemented properly and effectively;control functions like Risk Management, Complianceand Finance who put in place the necessary policiesand controls; and finally, internal audit, which checksthat controls are effective and policies and proceduresare complied with in day to day operations.
Hence, the internal control system is regularly testedand reviewed by the Internal Auditors, which is anindependent external firm working closely with the RiskManagement team and the Audit Committee of theBoard. The Audit Committee of the Company reviewsthe internal audit plan for each year and approvesthe same in consultation with the management andInternal Auditors. The internal audit plan broadlycovers key business areas, information technology,finance and accounts, treasury & banking operations,legal compliance & secretarial, conflict of interestmanagement and human resource & payroll of theCompany. Significant audit observations (including thosepertaining to subsidiaries) and action taken reportsthereon are reviewed by the Audit Committee on aquarterly basis. The Audit Committee also approves theappointment and remuneration of the Internal Auditorsof the Company to ensure independence.
The Company also has a Policy on Vigil Mechanism andWhistle Blower Mechanism which defines a mechanismfor its stakeholders to raise concerns internally and todisclose information, which the individual believes showsmalpractice, serious irregularities, fraud, unethicalbusiness conduct, abuse or wrong-doing or violationof any Indian law and to protect such stakeholder fromretaliation or discrimination. As per this policy, theCompany has an ethics helpline and email ID monitoredby an independent agency which enables stakeholders tofreely communicate their concerns, even anonymously,if they choose to do so. This is also an important elementin the Company's overall internal control framework.
The Board of Directors affirms that the Company hascomplied with the applicable and mandatory SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretariesof India.
In accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015,the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report("BRSR") in respect of financial year 2024-25 forms partof the Annual Report.
Further, SEBI vide its Circular dated 12th July, 2023,has provided a format for BRSR Core (consisting of a setof Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / metrics under9 attributes) for reasonable assurance. The Companyhas voluntarily undertaken (a) Independent reasonableassurance of BRSR Core for the financial year 2024-25and (b) limited level of assurance for the non-financialdisclosures in BRSR, and accordingly appointed Rathi &
Associates, Company Secretaries as assurance providerfor BRSR Core for financial year 2024-25. The assurancestatement on BRSR Core issued by an Independentthird party firm namely Rathi & Associates, CompanySecretaries forms part of the Annual Report.
During the year under review, the Company releasedits 2nd Sustainability Report highlighting the effortsundertaken by the Organisation to enhance theefficiency of our operations, systems and processeswhile maximizing value for our stakeholders. Fromenvironmental conservation and social impact todiversity and inclusion, corporate governance andethical business practices, our report for the financialyear 2023-24, reflected our dedication to creating amore sustainable future and the same is available on thewebsite of the Company.
In terms of the provisions of Section 134 of the Act, anupdate on risk management is set out in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report.
In terms of the requirements of the Act and SEBIListing Regulations, 2015, the Company has adoptedNomination and Remuneration Policy ("NRC Policy")of the Company. The NRC Policy inter-alia laysdown the criteria for appointment of Directors andremuneration including criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence ofa director and other matters provided under sub-section(3) of Section 178 of the Act, as a part of the NRC Policyof the Company. The salient features of NRC Policy areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report whichforms part of the Annual Report. The said policy is alsoannexed herewith as Annexure IX and is available on thewebsite of the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/Nomination_and_RemunerationPolicy_final.pdf.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Vigil Mechanismand Whistle Blower Mechanism and has established thenecessary vigil mechanism for employees, directors,suppliers, service providers and contractual staffto raise genuine concerns about unethical behavior,actual or suspected fraud or violation of the policies.The Policy on Vigil Mechanism and Whistle BlowerMechanism provides for nature of issues covered,available reporting channels to report an incident, stepsalongwith expected timelines for resolving concernsreported and measures available to safeguard againstvictimization of the whistle blower who avails of such
mechanism. As per the said Policy, direct access to theChairperson of the Audit Committee will be providedto the Whistle Blower, should the Whistle Blower sorequire, in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Policyon Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Mechanism isavailable on the website of the Company at https://x-docket.360.one/ir-assets/360ONE_Policy_on _vigil_mechanism_and_whistle_blower_mechanism.pdf.
To facilitate reporting of any concerns without anyhesitation, and maintaining of anonymity, the Companyhas engaged an external independent agency formanaging ethics helpline under the whistle blowermechanism and also conducts regular awarenesscampaigns throughout the year.
None of the whistle blowers are denied access to theAudit Committee. No whistle blower complaint wasreceived by the Company during the year under review.
36. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THECOMPANY BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIALYEAR 2024-25 AND DATE OF THIS REPORT
There were no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company whichhave occurred between the end of the financial yearunder review and date of this report.
37. OTHER DISCLOSURES
• There was no change in the nature of business ofthe Company;
• There was no revision in the financial statements ofthe Company;
• Maintenance of cost records and requirement ofcost audit as prescribed under the provisions ofSection 148(1) of the Act were not applicable for thebusiness activities carried out by the Company;
• There was no application made or any proceedingpending under the Insolvency and BankruptcyCode, 2016;
• There was no one-time settlement entered into withany Bank or financial institutions in respect of anyloan taken by the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors would like to place on record theirgratitude for the valuable guidance and support receivedfrom regulatory agencies. Your Directors acknowledgethe support of the members and also wish to placeon record their appreciation for employees for theircommendable efforts, teamwork and professionalism,especially during the difficult times of the pandemic.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Karan Bhagat Yatin Shah
Managing Director Non-Executive Director
DIN: 03247753 DIN: 03231090
Date: July 17, 2025Place: Mumbai
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