Your directors have the pleasure in presenting the 34th Annual Report on the business and operations of theCompany together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particular
Standalone for year ended31st March
Consolidated for year ended31st March
2025
2024
Revenue from operations
8,126.58
17,006.22
8,707.64
20,648.63
Other Income
1,260.85
23,166.32
1,223.10
23,189.03
Total Income
9,387.43
40,172.54
9,930.74
43,837.66
Total Expenses
11,577.17
10,971.08
12,639.12
14,860.19
Profit/(Loss) before share of profitfrom Associates
(2,189.74)
29,201.46
(2,708.38)
28,977.47
Add: share of profits from Associates
-
14.94
15.48
Profit/(Loss) before Tax &exceptional item
(2,693.44)
28,992.95
Exceptional Item
130.37
274.31
Profit/(Loss) before Tax & afterexceptional item
(2,823.81)
28,718.64
Less: Tax Expense:
(i) Current Year
(ii) Deferred tax
4,452.68
3.08
25.19
5,343.42
Profit / (Loss)ofthe year
24,748.79
(2,826.89)
23,350.04
Other Comprehensive Income
A. (i) Items that will not be reclassifiedto profit or loss
32.92
36.06
34.83
(ii) Income tax relating to items that willnot be reclassified to profit or loss
9.37
B. (i) Items that will be reclassified toprofit or loss
(ii) Income tax relating to items that willbe reclassified to profit or loss
Total Comprehensive Income
(2,156.82)
24,775.47
(2,793.97)
23,375.49
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Companywhich have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the balance sheet relates and the dateof this report.
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend on the Equity Shares in view of the financialposition of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theDividend Distribution Policy is attached as Annexure A, which form part of this report and is available on thewebsite of the Company. The Policy is available on the Company's website URL: https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-vipul-dividend-policy61121b3fe439f.pdf
The Company has not transferred any amount to Reserve for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.In terms of the provisions of Section 71 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the 'Act') read with Rule 18(7)(b)(iii)(B) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules,2014, Debenture Redemption Reserve isnot required to be created for privately placed debentures issued by listed companies, hence no amountwas transferred to Debenture Redemption Reserve. The secured, non-convertible debentures issued toEdelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company have become due for redemption. As on March 31, 2025, thetotal debenture aggregating to Rs. 1875 Lakh were redeemed during the year and no amount is due forfurther redemption. While the Company is in negotiations with the secured lender for extension of thedebenture redemption period, the Company has deposited the redemption proceeds due upto March 31,2025 and have disclosed the amount as an advance.
As required by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, Cash Flow Statement for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is enclosed with theBalance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss of the Company.
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement of your Company and its Subsidiaries is enclosed with the ConsolidatedAudited Accounts/Financial Statements.
The Company's main business is real estate. During the year under review, the profitability of Company hasbeen decreased.
The total revenue of the Company stood at Rs. 9,387.43 Lakh as compared to Rs. 40,172.54 Lakh in theprevious year. Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. (2,189.74) Lakh as compared to profit of Rs. 24,748.79Lakh in the previous year, (after taking the impact of INDAS).
The earnings per share on an equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- stands at Rs. (1.59) per share ascompared to Rs. 20.63 per share in the previous year.
The consolidated revenues stood at Rs. 9,930.74 Lakh as against Rs. 43,837.66 Lakh in the previous year.Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. (2,826.89) Lakh as compared to profit of Rs. 23,350.04 Lakh in theprevious year, (after taking the impact of INDAS).
The earnings per share on an equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- stands at Rs. (2.05) per share ascompared to Rs. 19.46 per share in the previous year.
The Company is taking effective steps to improve the performance of the Company through growth inrevenue, managing cost, strategic marketing, increasing brand awareness and brand equity throughadvertisement campaign etc.
The Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India's CorporateGovernance practices and have implemented all the stipulations prescribed. Secretarial compliances,reporting, intimations etc. under the Companies Act, 2013, listing agreement(s) and other applicable laws,rules and regulations are noted in the Board/ Committee Meetings from time to time. The Company hasimplemented several best corporate governance practices as prevalent globally. The Corporate GovernanceReport as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) and other applicable Regulations read with Part C of ScheduleV of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Report.
The Company has laid down a Code of Conduct for the Directors as well as for all Senior Management ofthe Company. As prescribed under Regulation 17(5) of the listing regulation, a declaration signed by theManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer affirming compliance with the Code of Conduct by the Directorand Senior Management personnel of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 forms part of theCorporate Governance Report.
As per Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the top thousand listed entities based on market capitalization shall submit a business responsibilityand sustainability report in the format specified by Securities and Exchange Board of India through its videcircular no . SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated May 10, 2021 regarding initiatives taken by thelisted entity from an environmental, social and governance perspective. In this regard, the Company hasconfirmed that the Company is not in the list of top thousand listed entities based on market capitalizationon the 31st day of March of financial year i.e. April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Hence, the Company isnot submitting business responsibility and sustainability report to the stock exchanges where the equityshares of the Company are listed.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(e) of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Report.
During the year under review, there is no change in nature of the business of the Company.
During the year under review, there have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financialposition of the Company.
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunals, which would influencethe going concern status of the Company and its operations in future.
The Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business, the size andcomplexity of its operations and such internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statementsare adequate. The Company has designed and implemented a process driven framework for InternalFinancial Controls ("IFC") within the meaning of the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 8(5)(viii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board is of the opinion thatthe Company has sound Internal Financial Control commensurate with the nature and size of its businessoperations and operating effectively and no material weakness exists. The Company has a process in placeto continuously monitor the same and identify gaps, if any, and implement new and/or improved controlswherever the effect of such gaps would have a material effect on the Company's operations. The Company
has appointed independent audit firm as Internal Auditors to observe the Internal Control system. TheBoard of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party Transactions Policy, VigilMechanism Policy, Policy to determine Material Subsidiaries and such other procedures for ensuring theorderly and efficient conduct of its business for safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection offrauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation ofreliable financial information.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of theinternal control system and suggests improvements to strengthen the same. The Company has robustmanagement information system, which is an integral part of the control mechanism.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has 12 subsidiaries companies out of which 4 (four) companies arestepdown subsidiaries and five associate companies out of which one ceased to be associate w.e.f. January24, 2025. There has been no change in the nature of business of subsidiaries, during the year under review.
The company had started the process of amalgamation of five of its subsidiaries with it, which areM/s Abhipra Trading Private Limited, M/s Graphic Research Consultants India Private Limited, M/s UnitedBuildwell Private Limited, M/s Vineeta Trading Private Limited, and M/s Vipul Eastern Infracon PrivateLimited. The first motion Petition has been approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal onMarch 05, 2024 and petition is pending for adjudication with NCLT, New Delhi with the next hearing datescheduled on August 26, 2025.
The Consolidated Financial Statement has been prepared in accordance with the IND AS prescribed by theCompanies Act, 2013 in this regard and the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 entered into with the Stock Exchange(s). TheAudited Consolidated Financial Statement and Cash Flow Statement, comprising of the Company & itssubsidiaries forms part of this Annual Report.
Further, the Auditors who had audited had expressed a modified opinion on the Standalone and ConsolidatedFinancial Statement for the Year Ended March 31, 2025.
The Arbitration between Solitaire Ventures Pte. Ltd & Ors. vs Vipul Ltd & Ors had concluded andCompany had complied with the conditions specified in the Arbitral Award dated May 14, 2023. Accordingly,the Company had recognized the necessary awards in its books in the financial year 2023-24.
However, the Company is yet to recover Rs. 14870 lakhs awarded under the Arbitral Award from M/sTanamera Developments Private Limited (Earlier Vipul SEZ Developers Private Limited).
In terms of Section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the financialposition and performance of the subsidiaries are given at an Annexure to the Consolidated FinancialStatements.
In accordance with third proviso of the Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report ofthe Company, containing therein its standalone and the consolidated financial statements has been placedon Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Further, as per fourth proviso of the said section, auditedannual accounts of each of the subsidiary companies have also been placed on Company's website atwww.vipulgroup.in.
Members interested in obtaining a copy of the audited annual accounts of the subsidiary companies maywrite to the Company at the Company's registered office/corporate office.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containingthe salient features on the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiary companies includedin the consolidated financial statement is provided in Form AOC-1 and forms part of this Annual Reportand also placed on the Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-link is: - http://www.vipulgroup.in/
investors-relations#balance-sheets-of-subsidiary-companies and hence not repeated here for the sake ofbrevity.
The Company has framed and updated the policy for determining the Material Subsidiaries. The Companydoes not have any material subsidiary as on March 31, 2025. The Policy for determining materialsubsidiaries of the Company is available on the Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-linkis:-https://www.vipulgroup.in/investors-relations#notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has not invited or accepted any deposits from the publicand as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on thedate of the Balance Sheet.
During the financial year 2024-25, there was increase in the paid-up share capital of the Company.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025, was Rs. 14.09 Crores (i.e. 14,09,59,480Equity Shares of Rs. 1 each).
During the year under review:
(a) Issue of equity Shares with differential rights: Nil
(b) Issue of sweat equity shares: Nil
(c) Issue of employee stock options: Nil
(d) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees forthe benefit of employees: Nil
The Board of Directors of the Company, vide its meeting held on May 23, 2024, has approved theallotment of 2,09,75,000 (Two Crore, Nine Lakh Seventy Five Thousand) fully paid up equity sharesof face value Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only) each ("Equity Shares") to the allottee(s) at a price of Rs.23.70/- (Rupees Twenty Three Decimal Seventy only) per Equity Share (including a premium of Rs.22.70/- per Equity Share [Rupees Twenty Two Decimal Seventy Only]), for cash on preferential basis,aggregating to cash consideration of Rs. 49,71,07,500/- (Rupees Forty Nine Crore Seventy One LakhSeven Thousand Five Hundred only) who have accepted the offer.
The allotment has been undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 and other applicablerules/regulations /guidelines, if any, prescribed by any other regulatory or statutory authorities.
The new Equity Shares as allotted aboved ranked pari passu, in all respects with existing EquityShares of the Company save and except lock-in obligations as per applicable laws.
The Company has received in-principle approvals from BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited ("Stock Exchanges"), for the issue of aforesaid Equity Shares on Preferential basis, onMay 08, 2024.
Consequent to said allotment, the issued, subscribed and paid-up equity share capital of the Companyincreased from Rs. 11,99,84,480/- (Rupees Eleven Crore, Ninety Nine Lakh, Eighty Four Thousand,Four Hundred Eighty only) to Rs. 14,09,59,480 /- (Rupees Fourteen Crore, Nine Lakh, Fifty NineThousand, Four Hundred Eighty only).
Except as stated herein, there was no other change in the share capital of the Company.
Members who have not yet encashed their dividend warrants for the earlier years are requested towrite to the Secretarial Department at the Registered / Corporate Office of the Company to claimthe dividend. Details of unclaimed dividend as on September 23, 2024 (date of last Annual GeneralMeeting) are available in the investors section of the website of the Company i.e. www.vipulgroup.in.
Member may note that during the financial year 2025-26, the Company will be required to transferto the Investor Education and Protection Fund, final dividend at the Annual General Meeting of theCompany held on September 29, 2018 and which is lying unclaimed with the Company for a period ofseven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend.
Investor Relations have been cordial during the year. As per the Circular No. CIR/OIAE/2/2011 datedJune 03, 2011 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Company is timely redressing theInvestor Complaints through the SEBI complaints Redress System (SCORES). As a part of compliance,the Company has an Investor Grievance Committee to redress the issues relating to investors. Thedetails of this Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the AnnualReport.
SEBI vide Circular Nos. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/ CIR/2023/131 dated July 31, 2023, and SEBI/HO/OIAE/ OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/135 dated August 4, 2023, read with Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/ OIAE/OIAE_IAD- 1/P/ CIR/2023/145 dated July 31, 2023 (updated as on August 11, 2023), hasestablished a common Online Dispute Resolution Portal ('ODR Portal') for resolution of disputes arisingin the Indian Securities Market.
Pursuant to above-mentioned circulars, post exhausting the option to resolve their grievances withthe RTA / Company directly and through existing SCORES platform, the investors can initiate disputeresolution through the ODR Portal at https://smartodr.in/login.
The equity shares of your Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited.
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicableSecretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
In terms of the Section 92 (3) of Companies Act, 2013 as amended, the Annual Return of the Companyis placed on the website of the Company www.vipulgroup.in. Web link is:- https://www.vipulgroup.in/investors-relations#annual-reports
M/s. JSUS & Associates, (JSUS) Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm No.329784E), were re-appointedas the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a tenure of 5 years commencing from the conclusion ofthe 31st AGM of the Company until the conclusion of the 36th AGM of the Company to be held in theyear 2027.
The Statutory Auditor's report contains qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers,which would be required to be dealt with in the Boards' Report, have been dealt accordingly.
There are no adverse remarks, reservations and/or qualification made by Statutory Auditor intheir Report on the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company, except three qualifiedopinions mentioned below. The notes to the financial statement as on March 31, 2025, referredto in Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
During the year under review, the Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143(12)of the Companies Act, 2013; therefore no detail is required to be discussed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Qualified opinion: Cash and cash equivalents include cheques in hand aggregating to Rs.220.06 lakhs collected from customers towards advances/booking amount. As stated by themanagement, these are yet to be presented for encashment at the request of customers. FurtherCash and Cash equivalent also include Rs. 48.70 lakhs held in Dormant Bank account and Rs.
239.27 lakhs held in frozen bank account.
- Management's Reply: As stated by the management, these are yet to be presented forencashment at the request of customers.
- Qualified opinion: The Company has taken as well as granted several secured and unsecured
loans and advances during the quarter. The agreements/ documentation in respect of certain
loans and advances are in the process of being signed. In the absence of such signed agreements,interest payable and receivable, as applicable, has been computed on the basis of the detailsprovided by the Management where available. The impact, if any, will be recognized after thecompletion of such documentation.
- Management's Reply: The agreements are in the process of execution and signing.
- Qualified opinion: The Company has not provided interest on advance received from customers
as negotiations for settlement of the same is under progress.
Further, the Company has also not provided for interest on certain unsecured borrowings and ICDsas negotiations with the lenders are under process and as per the information and explanationsprovided to us, these borrowings will also be settled mutually. The impact, will be recognizedafter the completion of such negotiations.
- Management's Reply: The negotiations for settlement of the same is under progress.
There are no adverse remarks, reservations and/or qualification made by Statutory Auditor in theirReport on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, except five qualified opinionsmentioned below. The notes to the financial statement as on March 31,2025, referred to in Auditor'sReport are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
During the year under review, the Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013; therefore, no detail is required to be discussed under Section 134(3) (ca) of theCompanies Act, 2013.
- Qualified Opinion: Cash and cash equivalents include cheques in hand aggregating toRs.220.06 lakhs collected from customers towards advances/booking amount. As stated by themanagement, these are yet to be presented for encashment at the request of customers. FurtherCash and Cash Equivalent also include Rs. 48.70 lakhs held in dormant bank accounts and Rs.
239.27 lakhs held in frozen bank accounts.
- Management Reply: As stated by the management, these are yet to be presented for encashmentat the request of customers.
- Qualified Opinion: The Holding Company and its subsidiaries have taken as well as grantedseveral secured and unsecured loans and advances during the quarter. The agreements/documentation in respect of certain loans and advances are in the process of being signed. Inthe absence of such signed agreements, interest payable and receivable, as applicable, has beencomputed on the basis of the details provided by the Management where available. The impact,if any, will be recognized after the completion of such documentation.
- Management Reply: The agreements are in the process of execution and signing.
- Qualified Opinion: The Holding Company has not provided interest on advance received fromcertain customers as negotiations for settlement of the same is under progress.
Further, the Holding Company has also not provided for interest on certain unsecured borrowingsand ICDs as negotiations with the lenders are under process and as per the information andexplanations provided to us, these borrowings will also be settled mutually. The impact, will berecognized after the completion of such negotiations.
- Management Reply: The negotiations for settlement of the same is under progress.
- Qualified Opinion: In one subsidiary not audited by us and whose audit reports for financial
year ending 31st March 2025 has been provided to us, the concerned auditors have stated thatthe Company has continued to capitalize its Bank Guarantee charges as Capital Work-in-Progressinspite of not having any projects under progress.
- Management Reply: The same will be accounted for at the time of commencement of theproject.
- Qualified Opinion: In one associate which has not been audited and whose financial statements
have been certified by the Management, the auditor who had audited the financial statementsof the associate for the year ended March 31, 2023 had stated that the said associate have notcomplied with the requirements of Ind AS 116 in respect of a leasehold land in the associate.In the absence of the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025, we areunable to comment on whether the circumstances which resulted in the modified opinion stillexist.
- Management Reply: The project under the associate company is abandoned since long andthere is no activity in the said project. The company will do the necessary IndAS compliance oncethe activity in the said project commences.
As per Section 148 of the Act, the Company is required to have the audit of its cost records conducted bya Cost Accountant. The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointedM/s. Vijender Sharma& Co., Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors of the Company for the financial year2025-26 at a remuneration of Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees Eighty Thousand Only) p.a. (exclusive of out-of¬pocket expenses and applicable taxes). The Audit Committee has also received a Certificate from theCost Auditors certifying their independence and arm's length relationship with the Company.
The Cost Audit Report was received by the Board of Directors on July 12, 2024 for the FinancialYear 2023-24. The Cost Audit Report was filed in XBRL mode on August 07, 2024.There are noqualifications or adverse remarks in the Cost Audit Report which require any explanation from theBoard of Directors.
The Board on recommendations of the Audit Committee have approved the remuneration payable tothe Cost Auditor, subject to ratification of their remuneration by the Members at the forthcoming AGM.The resolution approving the above proposal is being placed for approval of the Members in the Noticefor this AGM.
The cost accounts and records of the Company are duly prepared and maintained as required underSection 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. AVA Associates, through its Partner Mr. Amitabh,practicing Company secretary (Membership No. 14190, COP No.5500) for the financial year 2024-25.The Report given by the Secretarial Auditors is annexed as "Annexure B" and forms an integral part ofthis Report. The said Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservations, adverseremarks and disclaimer.
During the year under review, the Secretarial Auditors had not reported any matter under Section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013; therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed under Section134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. AVA Associates, through its Partner Mr. Amitabh, PracticingCompany secretary (Membership No. 14190, COP No.5500), as the Secretarial Auditors of the Companyin relation to the financial year 2025-26. The Company has received their consent for appointment.
The information relating to Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption as required to be disclosedunder Section 134(3) (m) read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts Rules) 2014, is not applicable tothe Company.
The particulars regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as under:
S. No.
Expenditure/Earning in
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Foreign Currency
Year ended 31.03.2025
Year ended 31.03.2024
i.
Expenditure in Foreign Currency• Travelling
Nil
• Professional Charges
• Others
ii.
Earning in Foreign Currency• Receipt from customers
Activities Relating to Exports; Initiatives taken to increase exports; development of new export market forproduct & services and export plans are not applicable to the Company.
There were no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/ Tribunals during the financialyear 2024-25 which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
The Annual Report for financial year ended March 31, 2024 was submitted to the Stock Exchage and thewebsite of the company by a delay of one day after the dispatch to the shareholders for which BombayStock Exchange Limited has imposed a fine of Rs. 4,720/- under Regulation 34 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations,2015.
Both the Audit and Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Company was short of one IndependentDirector for which Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited imposedfine of Rs. 25,920/- each under Regulation 18 and 20 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has received a notice for delay in appointment of the Woman Director under Regulation17 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for non-compliance with the requirements pertaining to thecomposition of the Board subsequent to which Company had taken the corrective measures and paid thepenalties imposed by the stock exchanges. The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) imposed apenalty of Rs. 2,30,100/- (inclusive of 18 % GST) and the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) imposeda penalty of Rs. 2,30,100/- (inclusive of 18 % GST).
The company had started the process of amalgamation of five of its subsidiaries with it, which are M/sAbhipra Trading Private Limited, M/s Graphic Research Consultants India Private Limited, M/s UnitedBuildwell Private Limited, M/s Vineeta Trading Private Limited, and M/s Vipul Eastern Infracon PrivateLimited. The first motion petition has been approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal onMarch 05, 2024 and the second motion petition is pending for adjudication with NCLT, New Delhi.
Vipul Limited continues to be a socially conscious business enterprise. It is the philosophy of the Companythat the benefits of growth and prosperity should be continuously shared with the people at large. As partof initiatives under CSR, the Company has undertaken projects in the areas of promotion of education &healthcare, which are in accordance with the CSR policy of the Company and Schedule VII of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
The CSR committee comprises of two Independent Directors namely Mrs. Ameeta Verma Duggal*, Mr.Sanjay Sood**, Mr. Ajay Arjit Singh and Ms. Vishaka Beriwala, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director.The CSR Committee is responsible for formulating and monitoring the CSR policy of the Company from timeto time.
* Mrs. Ameeta Verma Duggal resigned w.e.f. July 31, 2024** Mr. Sanjay Sood Appointed w.e.f. September 30, 2024.
The CSR policy may be accessed on the Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web link is:-https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-vipul-csr-policy6710ac2f24281.pdf. The annual report on Corporate SocialResponsibility Activities is annexed herewith marked as "Annexure C" to this report.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Punit Beriwala retires by rotation at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. His profile is provided in theNotice of Annual General Meeting. The board recommended his re-appointment.
The Notice convening the Annual General Meeting includes the proposal for re-appointment of Mr. PunitBeriwala as a Director. Specific information about the nature of his expertise in specific functional areas andthe names of the companies in which he holds directorship and membership / chairmanship of the Boardcommittees have also been provided in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Further, the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting also includes the proposal for regularization ofMr. Rajeev Gupta and Ms. Dolly Singhal as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, pursuantto the provisions of Sections 149, 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013("the Act") read with Schedule IV to the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s)thereof, for the time being in force) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination &Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors and who has submitted a declaration that he meetsthe criteria for independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) readwith Regulation 17(1)(A) of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and who is eligible for appointment, and in respect of whom the Companyhas received a notice in writing from a Member under Section 160(1) of the Act signifying his intention topropose Mr. Rajeev Gupta and Ms. Dolly Singhal candidature for the office of Director, as a Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five consecutive yearscommencing from September 23, 2025 upto September 22, 2030.
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr. Sanjay Sood, Ms. Dolly Singhal, Mr.Rajeev Gupta and Mr. Ajay Arjit Singh are the Independent Directors of the Company as on date of thisreport.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given requisite declarations under Section 149(7) of theAct, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act along withRules framed thereunder, Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations and have complied with theCode of Conduct of the Company as applicable to the Board of directors and Senior Managers. In termsof Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that theyare not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that couldimpair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and withoutany external influence.
The Company has received confirmation from all the Independent Directors of their registration on theIndependent Directors Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, in terms of Section150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise and experience andare persons of high integrity and repute. They fulfill the conditions specified in the Act as well as the Rulesmade thereunder and are independent of the management.
The disclosures required pursuant to Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the SecretarialStandards on General Meeting ('SS-2') are given in the Notice of this AGM, forming part of the AnnualReport.
Brief resumes of Mr. Punit Beriwala, Ms. Dolly Singhal and Mr. Rajeev Gupta have been provided in item no2 and Annexure-I of the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Ms. Ameeta Verma Duggal (DIN: 02532003), Director of the Company resigned from the Board of Directorswith effect from July 31, 2024. The Company has received the confirmation from Ms. Ameeta Verma Duggalthat there are no material reasons for her resignation other than those mentioned in her resignation letteri.e. due to her inability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for her contributions and extends gratitude to Ms.Ameeta Verma Duggal for her invaluable service as a Director on the Board. Her insightful contributionshave played a pivotal role in steering the Company's strategic direction and fostering growth.
Further, Mr. Kapil Dutta (DIN:00964585), a Non-Executive Independent Director, ceased to be a Directorof the Company with effect from close of business hours on September 23, 2024, upon completion of twoconsecutive term of five years as per provisions of Section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013. He shallbe eligible for appointment after the expiration of three years of ceasing to become an independent directorof the Company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for his contributions and extends gratitude to Mr. KapilDutta for his invaluable service as a Director on the Board. His insightful contributions have played a pivotalrole in steering the Company's strategic direction and fostering growth.
The Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in accordance withprovisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, has appointed Mr. Rajeev Gupta (DIN: 06995293) asan additional and Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board on September 30, 2024. He shall holdoffice as Additional Director upto the date of this AGM and is eligible for appointment as an IndependentDirector.
Further, the Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in accordancewith provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, has appointed Ms. Minaxi Manoj Pareekh (DIN:09769729) as an additional and Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board on December 12, 2024.
Ms. Minaxi Manoj Pareekh (DIN: 09769729), an additional and Non-Executive Independent Director ofthe Company resigned from the Board of Directors with effect from January 28, 2025. The Companyhas received the confirmation from Ms. Minaxi Manoj Pareekh that there are no material reasons for herresignation other than those mentioned in her resignation letter i.e. due to her inability to devote sufficienttime to the affairs of the company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for her contributions and extends gratitude to Ms.Minaxi Manoj Pareekh for her invaluable service as a Director on the Board. Her insightful contributionshave played a pivotal role in steering the Company's strategic direction and fostering growth.
The Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in accordance withprovisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, has appointed Ms. Dolly Singhal (DIN: 10076068) asan additional and Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board on February 25, 2025. She shall holdoffice as Additional Director upto the date of this AGM and is eligible for appointment as an IndependentDirector.
Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel ('KMPs') of the Company during FY 2024¬25 were:
- Mr. Punit Beriwala, Managing Director, CEO & CFO
- Mr. Sunil Kumar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer*
- Mr. Piyush Bairagi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer*
*Mr. Sunil Kumar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer has resigned from his post w.e.f. June 17,2025.
*Mr. Piyush Bairagi, is appointed as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. w.e.f. August 14, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directorshas undertaken an evaluation of its own performance, the performance of its Committees and of all theindividual Directors based on various parameters relating to roles, responsibilities and obligations of theBoard, effectiveness of its functioning, contribution of Directors at meetings and the functioning of itsCommittees. The directors express their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The annual evaluation process of individual Directors, the Board and Committees was conducted inaccordance with the provision of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria suchas the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning, etc.The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committeemembers on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committeemeetings, etc. The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued bythe Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Chairman of the Board had one-on-one meetings with the independent directors and the Chairman ofNRC had one-on-one meetings with the Executive and Non-Executive, Non-Independent Directors. Thesemeetings were intended to obtain Directors' inputs on effectiveness of the Board/Committee processes.
The Board and the NRC reviewed the performance of individual Directors on the basis of criteria such asthe contribution of the individual Director to the Board and Committee Meetings like preparedness on theissues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Boardas a whole and the Chairman of the Board after taking into account the views of Executive Directors andNon-Executive Directors was evaluated. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration reviewed theperformance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual directorto the Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful andconstructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In the Board meeting that followed the meeting ofthe Independent Directors and meeting of the NRC, the performance of the Board, its committees, andindividual Directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by theentire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
Based on inputs received from the members, it emerged that the Board has a good mix of competency,experience, qualifications and diversity. Each Board member contributed in his/her own manner to thecollective wisdom of the Board, keeping in mind his/her own background and experience. There was activeparticipation and adequate time was given for discussing strategy. Overall, the Board was functioning verywell in a cohesive and interactive manner.
The Company has adopted the Insider Trading Policy of the Company in accordance with the requirementsof the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. TheInsider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedure to be followed, and disclosure tobe made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy hasbeen formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals of employees and maintain the highestethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure ofunpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading is availableon the Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-link is: - https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/model-code-conduct/Code-for-Fair-Disclosure-Insider-Trading-regulations-2015.pdf.
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015 (Regulations), your Company has adopted the following-
i) Code of Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading by Insiders- The Said Code laysdown guidelines, which advise Insiders on the procedures to be followed and disclosures to be madein dealing with the shares of the Company and cautions them on consequences of non-compliances.
ii) Code of Practices and Procedures of Fair Disclosures of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information-The Code ensures fair disclosure of events and occurrences that could impact price discovery in themarket.
iii) Policy for dealing with Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) and Whistle Blower Policy foremployees to report any leak or suspected leak of UPSI- The policy aims to enable the employees ofthe Company to report any leak or suspected leak of UPSI, procedures for inquiry in case of leak ofUPSI or suspected leak of UPSI and initiate appropriate action and informing the SEBI promptly ofsuch leaks, inquiries and results of such inquiries.
iv) Internal Control Mechanism to prevent Insider Trading- The Internal Control Mechanism is adopted toensure compliances with the requirements given in the regulations and to prevent Insider Trading. TheAudit Committee reviewed and found the same in order.
The Independent Directors are eminent personalities having wide experience in the field of business,
finance, legal, industry, commerce and administration. Their presence on the Board has been advantageousand fruitful in taking business decisions.
The Directors appointed by the Board are given induction and orientation with respect to the Company'svision, strategic direction, core values, including ethics, corporate governance practices, financial mattersand business operations. They are also provided with necessary documents, reports, internal policies andsite visits to enable them to familiarize with the Company's operations, its procedures and practices.
To familiarize the new inductees with the strategy, operations and functions of our Company, the ManagingDirector/Senior Managerial Personnel make presentations to the inductees about the Company's strategy,operations, organization structure, facilities and risk management. Details of the familiarization program/policy of the independent directors are available on Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in.Web link is:-https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/Vipul-Directors%20Familarization%20Policy.pdf.
Six meetings of Board of Directors were held during the financial year 2024-25 i.e. on May 23, 2024, May30, 2024, July 12, 2024, November 07, 2024, December 10, 2024 and February 05, 2025 and the gapbetween two consecutive meetings did not exceed one hundred and twenty days. In accordance with theprovisions of Companies Act, 2013, separate meetings of Independent Directors were held on February 05,2025 and March 31, 2025.
All Board Meetings / Committee Meetings in financial year 2024-25 were held through Video Conferencingand information as mentioned in Schedule II Part A of the SEBI Listing Regulations have been placed beforethe Board for its consideration.
The necessary quorum was present throughout, for all meetings. The details of the Board Meetings and theattendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Audit Committee has been constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulation, 2015.
The Audit Committee comprises of Independent Non-Executive Directors namely, Mr. Ajay Arjit Singh, Mr.Sanjay Sood and Mr. Punit Beriwala, Executive Director as its members.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
The Board Committees play a crucial role in the governance structure of the Company and are being setout to deal with specific areas / activities which concern the Company and need a closer review. They areset up under the formal approval of the Board to carry out their clearly defined roles. The Board supervisesthe execution of its responsibilities by the Committees and is responsible for their actions.
Keeping in view the requirements of the Act as well as the Listing Regulations, the Board has approved theterms of reference of the various committees which set forth the purposes, goals and responsibilities of theCommittees. All observations, recommendations and decisions of the Committees are placed before theBoard for information and / or for approval.
All decisions / recommendations made by various Board Committees during FY 2024-25 were noted /accepted by the Board.
The Committees of the Board focus on certain specific areas and make informed decisions in line withthe delegated authority. The following Committees constituted by the Board function according to theirrespective roles and defined scope:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
- Stakeholders' Relationship and Share Transfer Committee
- Risk Management Committee
- Internal Complaint Committee - POSH
Details of composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held for respective committees aregiven in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report. Further, duringthe year under review, all recommendations made by the various committees have been accepted by theBoard.
The Chairperson of each Committee of the Board, in consultation with the appropriate members of themanagement determine the frequency and length of the meetings of the Committees and develop theCommittees agenda. The agenda of the Committee meetings is shared in advance with all the members ofthe Committee.
The principles of trust through transparency and accountability are at the core of the Company's existence.To ensure strict compliance with ethical and legal standards across the Company, a Whistleblower Policy isin place to provide appropriate avenues to the Directors, employees, contractors, contractors' employees,clients, vendors, internal or external auditors, consultants, law enforcement / regulatory agencies or otherthird parties to bring to the attention of the management any issues which are perceived to be of unethicalbehavior including breach of Company's Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report Insider Trading byDesignated Persons and their immediate relatives, including any incident involving leak or suspected leakof unpublished price sensitive information, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code ofBusiness Ethics and Conduct.
The Company believes in the conduct of the affairs of its constituents in a fair and transparent manner byadopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. The provisions ofthe policy are in line with the provisions of the Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22of Securities and exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015.The said policy is available on Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-link is: https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-vigil-mechanism-policy68b03ebd1e90c.pdf.
The Code provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of director(s)/employee(s) who avail ofthe mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptionalcases. It is affirmed that no person has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
Safety is a core value for the Company and is given top most priority. The Company has developed andimplemented standards and procedures, in order to achieve world class safety practices. This has helped inestablishing a safety culture and inculcating safe behavior among the employees and business associates.This ensures zero harm to everyone associated with the Company's operations directly or indirectly.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and healthy working environment for its employees andassociates. A Company-level occupational health and safety policy exists in line with Vipul group'soccupational health and safety policy. This ensures increased vigilance and awareness on health and safety.
The Company has adopted the Company's policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration includingcriteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other mattersprovided under subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013, is appended as Annexure "D"to this Report.
Neither the Managing Director nor any other Director receives any remuneration (except sitting fees) orcommission from any of its subsidiaries except Ms. Vishaka Beriwala as she receives salary being WholeTime Director in the of Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company.
The NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements for the Board based on the industry andstrategy of the Company. The Board composition analysis reflects in-depth understanding of the Company,including its strategies, environment, operations, financial condition and compliance requirements.
The NRC conducts a gap analysis to refresh the Board on a periodic basis, including each time a director'sappointment or re- appointment is required. The NRC reviews and vets the profiles of potential candidatesvis-a-vis the required competencies, undertakes due diligence and meeting potential candidates, prior tomaking recommendations of their nomination to the Board.
In terms of the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act, and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence ofDirectors, the key features of which are as follows:
• Qualifications - The Board nomination process encourages diversity of thought, experience, knowledge,age and gender. It also ensures that the Board has an appropriate blend of functional and industryexpertise.
• Positive Attributes - Apart from the duties of Directors as prescribed in the Act, the Directors areexpected to demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior, communication skills and independentjudgment. The Directors are also expected to abide by the respective Code of Conduct as applicableto them.
• Independence - A Director will be considered independent if he / she meets the criteria laid down inSection 149(6) of the Act, the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI ListingRegulations.
The Directors affirm that the remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and employees isas per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
The said policy is also available on the Company's website, i.e. https://www.vipulgroup.in/
In terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the particulars of loans, guarantees and investmentsmade by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is detailed in Notes to Accounts ofthe Financial Statements
The Company has not granted any loan and advances in the nature of loans to any of its subsidiaries/associates except those which are permitted/exempted under the provisions of the companies Act, 2013.
The Particulars of Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company during the year pursuant toSection 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in Annexure "E" to this Report.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted policy onMateriality of and dealing with related party transactions. The amended Policy can be accessed on theCompany's website www.vipulgroup.in. Web link is: https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-policy-of-materiality-and-dealing-with-related-party-transactions67a597ab25557.pdf
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee of the Company for approval. Prioromnibus approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen andrepetitive nature. The statement of transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so grantedis placed before the Audit Committee for approval on a quarterly basis.
All related party contracts/arrangements/transactions that were entered into during the financial year wereon an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business.
There are no pecuniary relationships or transactions of Non-Executive Directors vis-a-vis the Company thathave a potential conflict with the interests of the Company.
In terms of Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theCompany has submitted the half yearly disclosure of related party transactions to the BSE Ltd and NationalStock Exchange of India Ltd.
There was no material contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with any of the relatedparty, which requires Shareholders/Members approval.
No material Related Party Transactions i.e. transactions exceeding ten percent of the annual consolidatedturnover as per the last audited financial statements were entered during the financial year of theCompany. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. However, disclosure requires under the same isbeen given in Annuxure-E
During FY 2024-25, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses, asapplicable.
Disclosure pertaining to Remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 (12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 are appended herewith as "Annexure F(I)" to this Report.
In terms of the Provisions of Sections 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3)of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statementshowing the names and the other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limitsset out in the said Rules is appended herewith as "Annexure F(II)" to this Report. In terms of proviso toSection 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members, excluding the aforesaidAnnexure. The said Statement is also open for inspection by the Members through electronic mode. Any
member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary. None of theemployees listed in the said Annexure are related to any Director of the Company.
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013 ('POSH Act') and Rules made thereunder, in order to provide a safe and healthy workenvironment free of any hassles and all kinds of harassment including sexual harassment and to preventand redress such harassment complaints, the Company has in place Prevention and Redressal of SexualHarassment at Workplace Policy. This policy applies to all employees of the Company, its group companies.Any complaints about harassment shall be treated under this Policy. This Policy is not confined to the actualworking place of the employees in the sense of the physical space in which paid work may be performed asper the prescribed duty hours but also includes any place visited by the employee arising out of or duringthe course of employment.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules framedthere under. An Internal Complaints Committee comprising of three member being requisite qualifications,has been set up to redress complaints regarding sexual harassment.
All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
During the year under review, no complaints were received by internal committee, pursuant to the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and internalcomplaint committee is comprising of three members having requisite qualifications.
A report under Section 21 of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, ProhibitionAnd Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition And Redressal) Rules, 2013 on complaints was as under:-
(a) number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year : NIL
(b) number of complaints disposed off during the year : NIL
(c) number of cases pending for more than ninety days : NIL
(d) number of workshops or awareness programme against : NIL
sexual harassment carried out
(e) nature of action taken by the employer or District Officer : NA
Compliance under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and has extendedall applicable benefits to eligible women employees, as prescribed under the said Act.
Number of employees as on the closure of financial year:
(a) Female : NIL
(b) Male : 56
(c) Transgender : NIL
The Company believes that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace, nurture innovation byleveraging the variety of opinions and perspectives from employees who come from varied backgrounds.The Company has organized a series of sensitization and awareness campaigns, to help create an openmind and culture. The network of Women@Work and the Diversity Council has widened to location councilsas we move along the journey. Women development and mentoring programme have increased, with clear
focus on nurturing their career journeys, to help the Company build a pipeline of diversified leaders in nearfuture.
The Company has a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk managementplan for the Company. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the risk management plan andensuring its effectiveness. Through an Enterprise Risk Management Program, the business units and thecorporate functions address their short term, medium term and long terms risks. The Audit Committee hasadditional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The development and implementation of riskmanagement policy has been covered in the Report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussionand Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. There is no major risk, which may threatenthe existence of the Company.
The objective of risk management at the Company is to protect shareholders value by minimizing threatsor losses, and identifying and maximising opportunities. An enterprise-wide risk management frameworkis applied so that effective management of risk is an integral part of every employee's job.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company is in place. The Company's risk management strategy isintegrated with the overall business strategies of the organization and is communicated throughout theorganisation. Risk management capabilities aid in establishing competitive advantage and allow managementto develop reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of the Company's objectives.
The annual strategic planning process provides the platform for identification, analysis, treatment anddocumentation of key risks. It is through this annual planning process that key risks and risk managementstrategies are communicated to the Board. The effectiveness of risk management strategies is monitoredboth formally and informally by management and process owners. There is no major risk which maythreaten the existence of the Company.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintainedby the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory, cost, secretarial auditors and external agencies,including audit of internal controls over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the reviewsperformed by Management and the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit Committee, the Boardis of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY 2024¬25.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledgeand ability, confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards had been followed code along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairsof the Company at the end of the financial year March 31, 2025 and of the Profit/Loss of the Companyfor the year ended on that date;
c. the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e. proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and wereoperating effectively; and
f. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company supports the 'Green Initiative' undertaken by the Ministryof Corporate Affairs, Government of India, enabling electronic delivery of documents including the AnnualReport etc. to shareholders at their e-mail address registered with the Depository Participants and Registrar& Transfer Agent.
To support the 'Green Initiative' and in compliance of Rule 18 of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, Members who have not yet registered theiremail addresses or want to update a fresh email id are requested to register the same with their DepositoryParticipant in case the shares are held by them in electronic form and with Company's RTA in case theshares are held by them in physical form for receiving all communications, including Annual Report, Notices,Circulars, etc., from the Company electronically.
Further, In compliance with the General Circulars No. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020, No. 17/2020 datedApril 13, 2020, in relation to "Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companiesunder the Companies Act, 2013", No. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020, No. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021,No. 21/2021 dated December 14, 2021, No. 02/2022 dated May 05, 2022, No. 10/2022 dated December28, 2022 and the latest being 09/2023 dated September 25, 2023, in relation to "Clarification on holdingof Annual General Meeting ('AGM') through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM)",issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (collectively referred to as 'MCA Circulars'), the Company isconvening the 34TH Annual General Meeting ('AGM') through Video Conferencing ('VC')/Other Audio VisualMeans ('OAVM'), without the physical presence of the Members at a common venue. Further, Securitiesand Exchange Board of India ('SEBI'), vide its Circulars No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/79 dated May12, 2020, SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2021/11 dated January 15, 2021, SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2022/0063dated May 13, 2022, SEBI/HO/CRD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/4 dated January 05, 2023 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/167 dated October 07, 2023 ('SEBI Circulars') and other applicable circulars issued inthis regard, Notice of the AGM along with the Integrated Annual Report 2024-25 is being sent only throughelectronic mode to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories/RTA, unless any Member has requested for a physical copy of the same.
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following matters as therewere no transactions on these items during the year under review:
- There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunal, which wouldimpact the going concern status of the Company and its future operation. However, Members attentionis drawn to the Statement on Contingent Liabilities and Commitments in the Notes forming part of theFinancial Statement.
- No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board.
- There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
The Board acknowledge with gratitude the co-operation and assistance provided to your Company by itsbankers, financial institutions, government as well as non-government agencies. The Board wishes to placeon record its appreciation to the contribution made by employees of the Company and its subsidiaries duringthe year under review. Your Directors thank the customers, clients, vendors and other business associatesfor their continued support. Your Directors are thankful to members for their continued patronage.
The Directors are thankful to the Government of India, the various ministries of the State Governments,Haryana Real Estate Regularity Authority, communities in the neighborhood of our operations, municipalauthorities of Gurugram, and local authorities in areas where we are operational in India; as also partners,governments and stakeholders in international geographies where the Company operates, for all thesupport rendered during the year under review.
Finally, we appreciate and value the contributions made by all our employees and their families for makingthe Company what it is.
Punit Beriwala Sanjay Sood
Managing Director, CEO & CFO Independent DirectorPlace: Gurugram DIN : 00231682 DIN : 01075959
Date: August 14, 2025