The Board of Directors of Manappuram Finance Limited have the pleasure of presenting before you the Thirty Second AnnualReport of the Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Statements of Accounts for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2024.
Description
Standalone
Consolidated
2023-24
2022-23
Gross Income
58,546.49
48,268.58
89,200.89
67,499.47
Total Expenditure
36,330.23
31,205.30
59,605.73
47,088.97
Profit Before Tax
22,216.26
17,063.28
29,595.16
20,410.50
Provision for Taxes/ Deferred tax
5,638.51
4,400.65
7,620.22
5,408.79
PAT before comprehensive income
16,577.75
12,662.63
21,974.95
15,001.72
Other Comprehensive Income
(95.90)
245.42
(127.45)
267.18
Minority interest
-
87.54
42.30
PAT including comprehensive income
16,481.85
12,908.05
21,847.49
15,268.90
Amount available for appropriations (Retained Earnings-Openingbalance)
50,183.14
42,592.22
55,160.93
45,718.89
Appropriations:
Profit for the year
22,059.37
15,069.33
Transfer to statutory Reserve
(3,315.55)
(2,532.53)
(3,749.59)
(3,007.73)
Interim Dividend on Equity share
(2,793.18)
(2,539.18)
(150.00)
(2,619.57)
Adjustment on account of IND AS (Impairment Reserve)
Loss on acquisition
Utilized during the year
Balance carried forward to next year (Closing Balance)
60,652.16
73,320.71
For the financial year ended March 31, 2024, the Companyreported a gross income of ' 58,546.49 million, marking asignificant increase from ' 48,268.58 million in the previousfinancial year, reflecting a growth of 0.18%. The Company's profitbefore tax surged to ' 22,216.26 million, compared to ' 17,063.28million in the prior year. Furthermore, the net profit for the yearrose by 0.24%, reaching ' 16,577.75 million, up from ' 12,662.63million in the preceding year. The Asset Under Management(AUM) stood at ' 2,81,607.59 million as of March 31, 2024,compared to ' 2,41,887.92 million as of March 31, 2023.
The Company's consolidated AUM experienced a robust growthof 18.7%, during the year, driven by rapid expansion in the housingfinance segment (37.8%), and vehicle finance segment (69.1%).Additionally, gold loan AUMs increased by 8.9% during the year.
With over 31 years of experience, our company operates inthe NBFC sector, boasting a diversified business portfolioand a branch network of 5,286 on consolidated basis.We have established ourselves as a versatile NBFC,catering to diverse customer needs. In the reporting year,we achieved our diversification goal, balancing our Goldand Non-Gold business at 50:50. Currently, our gold loanbusiness contributes 51%, while our non-gold businesscontributes 49%, reducing our reliance on Gold Loan AssetsUnder Management (AUM).
Our company is committed to serving customers at thebottom of the pyramid through various segments, includingaffordable housing finance, vehicle and equipment finance(covering commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, tractors,and car loans), microfinance, SME finance, project andindustrial finance, corporate finance, and insurance broking.
Over the past 4-5 years, we have significantly expandedthese segments, leveraging our gold loan customer base,extensive branch network, and the strong reputation ofBrand Manappuram.
This financial year, we shifted from a product-centric to acustomer-centric approach, offering a diversified range ofproducts such as vehicle loans, home loans, and MSMEloans. Our branch network has been instrumental incross-selling these products, increasing the AUM of ournon-gold business, enhancing its visibility, and achievingour diversification goals, thereby mitigating risk.
At Manappuram, we have improved our credit quality, withstandalone GNPA and NNPA below 2%. By the end of thefinancial year, GNPA stood at 1.9% and NNPA at 1.7%.To maintain healthy asset quality, we have implementedvarious measures, including a dedicated CustomerRelationship Management (CRM) system for our customers.Our CRM team, fluent in local languages, fosters strongcustomer relationships and ensures timely EMI collections.Additionally, online payment methods have streamlined thecollection process and helped us to reduce NPA.
We prioritise risk management through robust underwritingpractices, particularly in our gold loan business, where wemitigate low credit risk with stringent security measures.For our other business segments, extensive audits andproactive strategies help us stay ahead of credit risk.Continuous portfolio analysis ensures a de-risked portfolio,while dedicated relationship managers have successfullyreduced NPAs in the MSME sector by fostering strongclient relationships. Leveraging historical data, geographicalinsights, and extensive experience, we effectively managepotential risks, ensuring the stability and growth of ourdiverse business portfolio.
Loan underwriting involves a meticulous assessment ofa borrower's creditworthiness and repayment capacity,examining factors such as credit history, income, assets, debtlevels, and overall financial stability. This critical processis essential for mitigating risk, maintaining credit quality,and ensuring regulatory compliance. At our company,we have implemented well-established underwritingrules, processes, and systems across various verticals.Our comprehensive policies are designed to evaluateborrowers' creditworthiness effectively and manage creditrisk efficiently.
Our credit policies for non-gold loan segments ensurehigh-quality credit underwriting through thorough creditassessment, financial analysis, collateral evaluation, andrisk-based pricing. The credit assessment process startswith a detailed review of the borrower's credit history,including credit scores, payment history, outstandingdebts, and any negative marks. We then analyse financialstatements to evaluate repayment capacity, taking into
account factors like employment stability, income levels, anddebt-to-income ratios to determine the borrower's ability tomeet loan obligations comfortably. Collateral evaluationinvolves assessing the value and quality of assets offeredto secure the loan, using risk-based pricing methodologiesto set appropriate interest rates and loan terms.Higher-risk borrowers are assigned higher interest ratesto compensate for the increased likelihood of default, whilelower-risk borrowers receive favourable rates and terms.
I mproved loan underwriting policies are essential forresponsible lending, offering valuable insights for makinginformed decisions on loan approvals, terms, and interestrates. By mitigating risks, ensuring credit quality, and
adhering to regulatory requirements, our underwritingpolicy creates a healthy environment for both the companyand its borrowers.
In the financial services industry, where numerous entitiesoffer a wide range of products, success hinges on retainingexisting customers and acquiring new ones. A critical factorin this competitive landscape is the changing demographicprofile in India. Understanding the preferences, andbehavioural patterns of this young demographic is essentialfor designing products tailored to their needs.
At MAFIL, our CRMs are integrated into various business
functions, including lending and customer service, ensuringthat customers' needs remain central to all processes.MAFIL recognizes that customer satisfaction, loyalty,and retention are key drivers of overall profitability andefficiency. By retaining customers, we significantly reducemarketing and promotional costs, as satisfied customersoften bring in new clients through referrals and word-of-mouth publicity.
MAFIL has developed a robust CRM system that providesa comprehensive overview of customer profiles, leveragingbusiness intelligence and analytics. The CRM dashboardoffers Relationship Managers detailed insights intocustomer history, credit facility status, loan servicing duedates, and outstanding customer service issues. This dataaids MAFIL in effectively managing collections, generatingleads, and converting them into sales.
The CRM team fosters strong relationships with borrowers,ensuring timely collection of instalments. This closerelationship has helped MAFIL maintain low delinquencylevels in its non-Gold verticals, setting an industrybenchmark. Additionally, these relationships have createdmore cross-selling opportunities and improved collectionsfrom previously defaulted borrowers.
Currently, our non-Gold businesses contribute 49%to the total AUM, with Gold Loans making up the 51%contribution to the consolidated business. In the yearunder review, our total AUM stood at ' 4,20,696 million,
compared to ' 3,54,279 million in FY2023 indicating a y-o-y
growth of 18.7%.
The Vehicle and Equipment Finance segment and theOnlending Business reported an AUM of ' 41,109 million
and ' 9,886 million respectively at the end of FY2024,compared to ' 24,308 million and ' 8,748 million in FY2023.Manappuram Home Finance Limited, the Company'shousing subsidiary, achieved an AUM of ' 15,097 millionin FY2024, up from ' 10,958 million in the previous year.Additionally, the Company's portfolio includes Payments,SME business, and fee-based services such as Forex andMoney Transfer.
Apart from our gold business, the non-gold businesses
contribute 48.9% to the total assets under management.
As of March 31, 2024, the Vehicle and EquipmentFinance (VEF) portfolio stands at approximately '41,109
million, encompassing 443 locations across 23 states.The Commercial Vehicles and Construction Equipmentportfolio amounts to '21,013 million, with 29,725 contracts.
The two-wheeler finance portfolio is valued at '6,880 millionwith 152,613 contracts, while the car finance portfolio totals'10,803 million with 29,143 contracts. Other vehicle loanscomprise a portfolio of around ' 2,412 million. Our businessis underpinned by robust pre-screening methodologiesand thorough credit assessments, ensuring a healthyportfolio mix.
I n the financial year 2023-24, the VEF division disburseda cumulative amount of '31,082 million, primarily drivenby the Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment
segment ('14,969 million) and car finance (' 8,486 million),followed by two-wheeler finance ('5,799 million) and othervehicle loans (' 1,828 million).
The market sentiment towards commercial vehiclesis notably bullish, spurred by the emphasis placed
on infrastructure development in the 2023 budget.With a significant focus on enhancing warehouse andlogistic infrastructure, there is anticipation of heighteneddemand for both Small Commercial Vehicles (SCVs) andHeavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs). This strategic directionaligns with our industry outlook, reflecting a promisingtrajectory for our commercial vehicle offerings.
The business is strengthened by robust pre-screeningmethodologies and credit assessments, ensuring a healthyportfolio mix with quick decision-making delegated to thebranch or regional level in accordance with approvedcredit policies.
The RBI projects a GDP growth rate of 7.2% per annumfor FY 2024-25
The Light Commercial Vehicles and Small CommercialVehicles segment is expected to grow due to increasedintra-city and inter-city transportation within the state
The Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipmentindustry is bolstered by government initiatives,including the proposed vehicle scrappage policytargeting the replacement of vehicles olderthan 15 years
The interim budget for 2024-25 includes an allocationof ' 2.78 trillion towards the road transport sector
The high cost of new cars is expected to result inmoderate growth in the used car market in 2024-25
The two-wheeler industry continues to be driven byprimary demand, with a partial boost from the growingdemand for electric vehicles
A normal monsoon is anticipated to support flat tomoderate growth in the farm equipment businessduring 2024-25
MSMEs are a critical sector of the Indian economy andhave made substantial contributions to the nation'ssocioeconomic advancement. It not only generatesemployment opportunities but also works hand-in-handto develop the nation's backward and rural areas. To tapthe potential of growing MSMEs across the country, havingstarted MSME lending from a zero base in January 2019,we could easily see there was good demand for suchloans. Accordingly, within a short period, we went aheadand scaled up the business to new geographies like TamilNadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc. Our initial focusremained on the southern states, where we targeted thelocal 'Kirana' shops and small industrial establishments.We were careful to exercise due care when vetting the loanapplications, and in this, we were helped by our pool ofexisting gold loan customers who gave us good leads aboutquality borrowers.
We were confident that MSME lending would be one of ourmajor growth areas, given that grassroots entrepreneurshipis taking off in a big way. An acute cash crunch faced mostMSMEs, necessitating immediate liquidity to stabilizetheir situation. The disruptions gave us an excellentopportunity to serve these MSMEs by speedily cateringto their urgent requirement for working capital. We seizedthe opportunity and expanded the business to the rest ofIndia, adding states like Odisha, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh,Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat,Rajasthan, Haryana, etc. For business purposes, we onlydisburse fully secured loans. We limited the maximum loanamount for shops and establishments to ' 50 lakhs.
Our range of diversified product are as follows:
1. Loans to Businesses/ Service Providers
2. Loan against Property
3. Personal Loan
4. Loans to professionals
An important factor that enabled us to maintain excellentasset quality is our use of novel methods for loan appraisal.
Before sanctioning any loan, we thoroughly analyse therepayment behaviour of the applicant. It helps us assess thecredibility and financial status of the borrower, and that istaken into account with their credit score. Once we disbursethe loan, we offer our customers user-friendly onlinepayment options such as Google Pay, Paytm, and PhonePe,among others, to facilitate easy loan repayments, therebyenhancing our collections. Further, we have established acollection and customer relations team to exclusively caterto MSME borrowers, and they have played a crucial rolein holding down delinquency and the Gross NPA level towell below 2%.
Engage in providing loans ranging from ' 1 lakh to ' 50
lakh against property as collateral. We provide these loansfor a tenure ranging from 12 to 180 months. Our businessmodel allows for a short average turnaround time (TAT) of2 to 6 days.
• During the year under review ' 495 crore has beendisbursed.
• AUM increased from ' 714 crore in FY 2022-23 to' 930 crore indicating a growth of 30%
• Maintaining an average yield of 20%
• Our portfolio is an amalgamation of a variety of newproducts not familiar to the market
Business overview
We hold an RBI-issued Authorized Dealers Category-IIlicense and specialize in providing secure, fast, andconvenient money transfer solutions for amounts up to' 0.05 million, even without a bank account. Our servicescater to transfers within India as well as abroad.
Key Developments, FY 2023-24
Our company offers a range of fee-based services,including money transfer, foreign exchange, and depositoryservices. We facilitate quick, easy, and secure moneytransfers, allowing customers to send amounts up to' 0.05 million without the need for a bank account, subject
to compliance with RBI norms. Additionally, we assist incurrency exchange transactions permitted under theForeign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Holding anAuthorized Dealer (AD) Category 2 license from the RBI,we were also granted the license to act as the Indian Agentfor Western Union Money Transfer in December 2017.Furthermore, we serve as sub-agents to the Indianrepresentatives of various companies offering inwardremittance services. Following are the highlights of ourfee-based services:
• Tie up with Five money transfer agencies for inwardremittance
• About 62% of the inward remittance is contributed byWestern Union. As an Indian agent of Western Union,we can appoint sub-agents to work on our behalf allover India
• Turnover of MTSS business is around ' 60
Million per month
• We have 4 active sub-agents for Western Unionbusiness who contribute about ' 09.5 Million permonth to our business.
I n March 2017, Manappuram Finance Limited receivedauthorisation from the RBI to issue prepaid paymentinstruments, leading to the launch of the MAkash wallet.This mobile wallet allows users to carry cash in digital form,aligning with the country's cashless payments initiative.Customers can load funds into the wallet using a credit ordebit card, or by visiting any MAFIL branches across Indiaand load cash into the wallet without any extra cost.
MAkash currently serves approximately 4,000 activecustomers nationwide. During the financial year 2023-24,the wallet facilitated around 53,000 transactions, amountingto approximately '36 crore. Customers can create a walletand conduct transactions with the assistance of MAFILbranches. Additionally, wallet services are accessiblethrough the MAkash mobile application. MAkash offers thefollowing services in both online and offline modes:
• Phone Recharge & DTH: With funds in your MAkashwallet, you can recharge your phone and DTH servicesin seconds
• Bill Payments: Pay all your bills quickly and avoid latefees by using MAkash for various bill categories
• Transfer money to Bank: Load money from your CreditCard/Debit Card and transfer it to any bank account inIndia, anytime
• UPI Integration: With UPI integration, the MAkash
wallet will become interoperable with other paymentsystems across the country, anticipated by the end ofthis financial year
Asirvad Micro Finance Limited (AMFL) a non-banking
finance company ("NBFC") - microfinance institution("MFI") offering microfinance Loans to Low-income women,thereby promoting inclusive growth, through servicing andempowering an unbanked popuLation who are sociaLLyand economically underprivileged. AMFL commencedoperations in 2008, with two branches in Tamil Nadu andhave grown to become an MFI with a pan-India presence.In addition, AMFL offers secured Loans against Gold andMSME Loans to small business owners and self-employedindividuals.
AMFL is one of the youngest NBFC-MFIs with a relativelystrong credit rating of CRISIL 'AA-' which emphasizesfinancial resilience, and enables us to borrow at competitivecosts. Among the MFI Peer Group in India, AMFL was thefirst MFI to be rated AA- by CRISIL, (Source: CRISIL Report)highlighting legacy of financial performance. AMFL wasalso the fastest MFI to receive the AA- rating, within a periodof three years. (Source: CRISIL Report) We benefit from alarge and diversified mix of lenders availed from banks,including public sector banks, foreign banks and privatebanks, as well as NBFCs and other financial institutions.
AMFL is a digitally enabled MFI with automated loanprocessing capability from borrower onboarding todisbursement that includes borrower credentials validationthrough real time integrated application programminginterfaces ("APIs"). AMFL has enabled realtime integrationwith credit bureaus to perform analysis of borrowertradeline reports for quicker decision making in loanprocessing. AMFL's digitized loan process with cashlessdisbursements aims to minimize fraud and theft, and ensurereduced turnaround time.
Manappuram Home Finance Limited (MAHOFIN) is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Manappuram Finance Limited.MAHOFIN commenced operations in January 2015,focused on providing affordable housing loans tailored
to the needs of mid-income to low-income individuals.Demonstrating robust performance, the housing financedivision achieved 37.77% growth in its AUM in Fiscal 2024,reflecting a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate(CAGR) of 19% over the past five years. As on March 31,2024, the AUM stood at ' 15096.82 million. With a networkof 65 branches spread across 12 states, particularly witha significant presence in the southern region, MAHOFINcontinues to strengthen its loan portfolio. Recognizing thegrowing urbanization and the emergence of tier II andtier III cities, the Company is strategically planning toexpand its footprint to cover nearby states and locations,further enhancing its market reach and serving a broadercustomer base.
Positioned as a leading provider of affordable homefinance solutions, our targeted customers encompassself-employed individuals from the unorganized sector andothers who face challenges in accessing credit facilitiesfrom mainstream financial institutions. Our productportfolio comprises two key offerings: Home Loans andLoans Against Property. Notably, the average ticket sizefor a Home Loan is approximately '0.59 million, while forthe Loans Against Property segment, it stands at about'0.63 million. Through these tailored solutions, we aimto empower individuals to fulfil their homeownershipaspirations and unlock the value of their properties whileensuring accessibility and affordability for all segmentsof society.
Manappuram Insurance Brokers Limited (MAIBRO) is a
licensed Insurance Broker regulated by the InsuranceRegulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).MAIBRO commenced its operations in the year 2006. As anIRDAI-authorized direct insurance broker for both life andnon-life insurance, our company has consistently achievedsteady growth. Our innovative and technology-drivenapproach earned us a spot among the top 10 insurancebroking startups of the year 2023. This recognitionhighlights the pivotal role of our groundbreaking digitalinsurance platform in our success.
MaSuraksha stands as an innovative e-commerce portaloperated by Manappuram Insurance Brokers, embodyingour commitment to providing seamless and accessible
insurance solutions to our valued customers. As anaccredited direct insurance broker regulated by IRDAI, ourcompany specializes in providing a comprehensive rangeof Life and General Insurance products tailored for theretail market. Our product portfolio includes two-wheeler,automobile, health, term, investment plans, shopkeeperpolicies, homeowner's policies, personal accident insurance,critical illness policies, travel insurance, and hospital cashpolicies. A key driver of our success is our commitment tooffering intelligent after-sales support, guiding consumersthrough every step of the insurance process.
Our online portal facilitates access for agents (POSP),
enabling them to effectively sell diverse policies to clientsthrough a dedicated POSP login module. With a dedicatedcustomer service team available round-the-clock, weensure a seamless customer experience marked byeffortless purchase journeys, prompt claim support,timely renewals, and comprehensive service assistance,all contributing significantly to the sustained growth ofour company.
With a deep understanding of customer needs and theinsurance landscape, we offer tailored products andcomprehensive support. Customers can compare options,and access contact centers or chat support as needed.
Our experienced team ensures timely service deliveryand efficient claims settlement. We provide round-the-clock assistance and continually enhance our portal withnew features. Leveraging advanced technologies like AIand blockchain, we prioritize cybersecurity measures forenhanced protection.
I n the fiscal year 2023-24, the Company concluded witha total business volume of ' 1041.21 million, out of whichnew business accounted for ' 973.27 million. Serving acustomer base of 3.95 million, MAIBRO achieved a notablenet profit of ' 732.33 million, a significant increase from' 31.51 million in FY 2022-23.
Continuously striving for excellence, we prioritize digitalizingthe solicitation process to drive further growth. With awidespread network of over 11000 Point of Sales Agentsoperating nationwide, we have effectively penetratedinsurance products across all segments of society.Our commitment to our customers is evident in our supportduring challenging times, with a commendable 95% claimsettlement rate, ensuring peace of mind for families in need.
Manappuram Comptech and Consultants Limited (MACOM),a subsidiary of our company, concluded the year with atotal revenue of ' 531.59 million, marking a significantgrowth in its revenue portfolio. Offering audit, taxation,and core IT services, MACOM caters to diverse marketneeds, including digital personal loans, loan managementsolutions, and microfinance services. Notably, MACOMachieved milestones such as successfully completingthe cloud migration of the parent company and providingOracle-based cloud platforms to fellow subsidiaries.Innovating with Android-based apps for EMI collectionand customer-agent interactions, MACOM has solidifiedits reputation in the industry. With a net profit of ' 113.80million in FY 2023-24, compared to ' 34.27 millionin FY 2022-23, MACOM is poised for further growth.Moreover, the company's attainment of ISO 27001:2013Information Security Management Systems Certificationunderscores its commitment to excellence and security inits operations.
Your Company holds 97. 60 % equity shares of Asirvad Micro
Finance Limited, 100.00 % equity shares of ManappuramHome Finance Limited, 100 % equity shares of ManappuramInsurance Brokers Limited and 99.81% of Manappuram
Comptech and Consultants Limited as on March 31, 2024.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024, AMFLrecorded a turnover of ' 26,813 millions as compared to theturnover of ' 17,152 million recorded during the previousfinancial year ended March 31, 2023. Revenue fromoperations for the year ended March 31, 2024, has increased
by 56.33 % over the corresponding period ended March 31,
2023. The Net profit of AMFL for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2024, stood at ' 4,583 million as against theNet Profit of ' 2,234 million for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2023. The Profit before tax for the financialyear ended March 31, 2024, reflects a growth of 99.93%over the corresponding Profit for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2023.
Gross Income of the Company as on March 31, 2024, is' 2,428.05 million as compared to ' 1,657.41million for theyear ended March 31, 2023, and Profit After Tax is ' 199.01million for the year ended March 31, 2024, as compared to' 194.69 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. AUM ofthe Company as on March 31, 2024, is ' 15,096.82 million.
MAIBRO has entered a tie-up with the best insurancecompanies in the market, which helped the Companyin providing best quotes and services to its customers.MAIBRO offered best insurance products of insurancecompanies through new portal and all companies offline.
Gross income of the Company for the year ended March 31,
2024, stood at ' 1,051.51 million as compared to ' 121.86million for the year ended March 31, 2023, and ProfitAfter Tax for the year ended March 31, 2024, is ' 732.33million as compared to ' 31.51million for the year endedMarch 31, 2023.
Manappuram Comptech and Consultants Limited (MACOM)achieved a total revenue of ' 531.59 million for the yearended March 31,2024. The profit after tax for the yearending March 31, 2024, amounted to ' 113.80 million,a significant increase from the profit of ' 34.27 millionreported for the year ending March 31, 2023.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 ('theAct') a statement in Form AOC-1 containing the salient featuresof the Financial Statement of your Company's subsidiaries isattached with consolidated financial statement which formspart of this report and hence not repeated here for the sakeof brevity.
The amounts proposed to be transferred to the GeneralReserve and Statutory Reserve etc. are mentioned in theFinancial Highlights under the heading 'Appropriations.'
During the FY 2023-24, the Company has utilized' Nil with regards to adoption of Ind AS 116 "Leases” fromRetained earnings.
The total standalone reserves and surplus as on March 31,2024 stands at ' 1,01,799.81 million
Pursuant to notification issued by Ministry of Corporate
Affairs on 16th August, 2019 in exercise of the powersconferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of theCompanies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Governmentamended the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014.
In the principal rules, in rule 18, for sub-rule (7), the limitswith respect to adequacy of Debenture Redemption Reserveand investment or deposits for listed companies (other thanALL India Financial Institutions and Banking Companiesas specified in sub-clause (i)), Debenture RedemptionReserve is not required to maintain in case of public issueof debentures as well as privately placed debentures forNBFCs registered with Reserve Bank of India under section45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934.
The Company, as an NBFC, mobilization of resources atoptimal cost and its deployment in the most profitable andsecured manner constitutes the two important functions ofthe Company. The main source of funding for the Companycontinues to be credit lines from the banks and financialinstitutions. Your Company as at March 31, 2024 availedvarious credit facilities from 28 banks, 1 NBFC (BajajFinance), NABARD, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) andInternational Finance Corporation (IFC) etc.
Management has been making continuous efforts tobroaden the resource base of the Company to maintain
its competitive edge. The next important source of fundingis the issue of Secured Redeemable Non-ConvertibleDebentures (NCDs) and ECBs. In addition, the Company also
raised funds through the issue of Commercial Papers (CPs).
Your directors are confident that the Company will be ableto raise adequate resources for onward lending in line withits business plans.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is attached
and forms an integral part of the Annual Report. The reportdiscusses in detail the overall industry situation, economic
developments, sector-wise performance, outlook, and stateof the company's affairs.
The Company has been practicing principle of good CorporateGovernance over the years. The endeavor of the Companyis not only to comply with the regulatory requirements butalso to adhere to good Corporate Governance standardsthat lay strong emphasis on integrity, transparency, andoverall accountability. The report on corporate governanceforms an integral part of the Annual report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
is annexed and forms part of the Annual Report.
The Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and
ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards have been followed
and there is no material departures;
ii. t hey have selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for that period;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care forthe maintenance of adequate accounting records
in accordance with the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
v. they have laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and such internal financial
controls are adequate and operating effectively;
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls andcompliance systems established and maintained by theCompany, work performed by the internal, statutory andsecretarial auditors and external consultants, includingaudit of internal financial controls over financial reportingby the statutory auditors, and the reviews performed bymanagement and the relevant board committees, includingthe audit committee, the board is of the opinion that theCompany's internal financial controls were adequate andeffective during FY 2023-24.
During the financial year 2023 - 24, 9 (nine) meetings ofthe Board of Directors were held. The details of the saidmeetings and other Committee meetings are given in theCorporate Governance Report.
Your Company has received necessary declarations from allthe Independent Directors of the Company confirming thatthey meet the criteria as mentioned in Section 149 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Your Companyhas also received undertaking and declaration from eachdirector on fit and proper criteria in terms of the provisionsof the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking FinancialCompany - Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023.
I n the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company,
Independent Directors on the Board of Company hold thehighest standards of integrity and are highly qualified,recognized, and respected individuals in their respectivefields. It's an optimum mix of expertise (including financialexpertise), leadership and professionalism. All theIndependent Directors of the Company have registeredthemselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs('IICA') towards the inclusion of their names in the databank maintained with it and they meet the requirements ofproficiency self-assessment test.
During the financial year 2023-24, your Companyhad appointed Mr. T C Suseel Kumar (DIN: 06453310),Mr. Sankaran Nair Rajagopal (DIN: 10087762) andMr. E.K. Bharath Bhushan (DIN: 01124966) as Independent
Directors and in the opinion of the Board of Directors,they possess requisite expertise, integrity and experienceincluding proficiency.
The Board of Directors has adopted a policy on director'sappointment and remuneration for directors, KeyManagerial Personnel and other employees includingcriteria for determining qualification, positive attributes, andindependence of directors as laid down by the Nomination,Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee ofthe Board in compliance with the provisions of Section178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy on BoardComposition & Compensation is annexed to this report asAnnexure - I and hosted on the website of the Companyat https://www.manappuram.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Board%20composition%20and%20compensation%20policy_2%284%29_0.pdf
The loan made, guarantee given, or security provided in theordinary course of its business by a NBFC registered withthe Reserve Bank of India are exempt from the applicabilityof the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.As such, the particulars of loans and guarantees have not
been disclosed in this Report. For details of investments ofthe Company, refer to Note no. 11 and 42 of the StandaloneFinancial Statements.
The contracts/ arrangements/ transactions entered bythe Company during the financial year 2023 - 24 withits related parties under Section 188 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 were in the ordinary course of business andon an arms' length basis. During the year, the Companyhad not entered any contract/ arrangement/ transactionwith related parties which could be considered materialin accordance with the provisions of Regulation 23 of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 andthe Company's policy on related party transactions.Therefore, particulars of contracts/ arrangements withrelated parties under Section 188 in Form AOC-2 are notannexed with this report. Your directors draw the attentionof the Members to Note. 42 of the Standalone FinancialStatement which sets out related party disclosures.
The Policy on determination of related parties and dealingwith related party transactions as approved by the Boardof Directors of the Company is annexed to this report asAnnexure - II and also made available on the Company'swebsite at https://www.manappuram.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Document-42A.pdf
During the fiscal year 2023-24, your Company hasdeclared interim dividends four times at the rate of 0.75paise, 0.80 paise, 0.85 paise, and 0.90 paise per equityshare on May 12, 2023, August 10, 2023, November 13,2023, and February 07, 2024 respectively. Accordingly, anaggregate of '3.30 (Rupees Three and Thirty Paise Only)per equity share, amounting to 165 % of the paid-up valueof the shares was paid by the Company as dividend.
The Dividend Distribution Policy as per the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is made available on theCompany's website at the link: https://www.manappuram.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Dividend%20Distribution%20policy%20Feb%2024_0%282%29.pdf
The information in respect of conservation of energy,technology absorption and foreign exchange earningsand outgo, as required under Section 134 (3) (m) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule (8) (3) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached to this reportas Annexure - III.
The Company has a Risk Management Policy approvedby its Board of Directors, wherein material risks faced bythe Company including Operational Risk, Regulatory Risk,Price, Interest Rate Risk and Credit Risk are identified andassessed. The Risk Management Committee periodicallyreviews various risks faced by the Company and advisesthe Board on risk mitigation plans.
The Board has appointed a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) with aclearly specified role and responsibilities.
Risk Management policy may be accessed on the Company'swebsite at https://www.manappuram.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/ERM%20Policy%20-%20Aug23.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy)
indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Companyhave been formulated by the Board of Directors based onthe recommendation of the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee (CSR Committee). The CSR Policy may beaccessed on the Company's website at the link: https://www.manappuram.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Document-29C%281%29.pdf
The Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives taken by theCompany during the financial year 2023-24 are detailed in
the Report on corporate social responsibility activities andthe same is annexed to this report as Annexure - IV.
The Board of Directors decided to appoint a third party toassist the Board in carrying out the formal evaluation ofthe Board pursuant to which NASDAQ Corporate solutionswas appointed to assist in the evaluation process ofits own performance, board committees and individualdirectors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and thecorporate governance requirements as prescribed underthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. As part of the evaluation processquestionnaire on various aspects governing the companywas circulated to directors for their individual opinionthrough electronic mode, thereafter individual telephonicinterviews with all directors were carried out as part of theevaluation process and it was ascertained that the companyhas maintained the highest standards of corporategovernance and integrity in all its practices. The Nomination,Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee andthe Board of Directors of the Company further consideredthe observations and have taken necessary measures toimplement the suggestions.
Mr. V P Nandakumar, Managing Director & Chief ExecutiveOfficer and Dr. Sumitha Nandan, Executive Director ofthe Company have not received any remuneration orcommission from any of the subsidiaries of the companyduring the financial year 2023-24.
No company became or ceased to be subsidiary or jointventure or associate company of Manappuram FinanceLimited during the Financial Year 2023-24.
In compliance with the Reserve Bank of India's Guidelineson appointment of Statutory Auditor (s) by Non-BankingFinancial Company ("NBFC") vide Circular RBI/ 2021-22/25 Ref. No. DoS. CD.ARG/ SEC.01/ 08.91.001/ 2021-22dated 27th April, 2021 ("RBI Guidelines") and pursuant toSection 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Members ofthe Company appointed M/s. M S K A & Associates (ICAIFirm Registration No:105047W) and M/s. S K Patodia &Associates (ICAI Firm Registration No:112723W) as theJoint Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 29th AnnualGeneral Meeting held on 10th September, 2021 to holdoffice from conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meetingtill the conclusion of 32nd Annual General Meeting of theCompany to conduct the audit of accounts of the Companyon such remuneration plus out of pocket expenses, if any,as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board ofDirectors of the Company and the said Joint StatutoryAuditors. The Joint Statutory Auditors holds a valid peerreview certificate as prescribed under the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015. The Auditors' Report to the Members for the yearunder review is unmodified, i.e., it does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer,and the notes annexed to the Standalone and Consolidatedfinancial statements referred to in the Independent Auditors'Reports are self-explanatory and do not call for any furthercomments. Further, the statutory auditors of your Companyhad reported an instance of fraud that took place in thebranch of the Company to the Audit Committee and theBoard of Directors of the Company. Subsequently, theAuditors have reported the same to the Central Governmentunder Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board appointed M/s. KSR & Co. Practicing Company
Secretaries LLP, to conduct a Secretarial Audit for the
financial year 2023-24. Secretarial audit report for theyear ended on March 31, 2024 as provided by M/s. KSR &Co. Practicing Company Secretaries LLP, 7C, MayflowerSignature, No.365/13, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,Coimbatore - 641004, is annexed to this Report asAnnexure - V. The report does not contain any qualifications,reservation, adverse remarks, or disclaimer. Further, nofraud has been reported by the Secretarial Auditors underSection 143 (14) of Companies Act 2013.
As per Regulation 24A (1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation
and Disclosure Requirements) 2015, the company does nothave any unlisted material subsidiaries.
In terms of the Master Direction of the InformationTechnology Framework for the NBFC Sector, NBFCs arerequired to have an information system audit at least oncea year. In compliance with the RBI Master Direction on the ITframework for the NBFC sector, we are doing the InformationSystems Audit at least once every year. Accordingly, yourCompany has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)to conduct an IS audit for FY 2023-24. The scope of theaudit covers inter alia, user access management, patchmanagement, business continuity and disaster recovery,data protection, and the information security managementsystem framework.
Mr. Gautam Ravi Narayan (DIN: 02971674) had resignedfrom the Board of Directors of the Company with effectfrom April 04, 2023. The Board of Directors of the
Company appreciated the guidance and contribution onvarious matters made by Mr. Gautam Ravi Narayan duringhis tenure.
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on therecommendation of the Nomination, Compensation andCorporate Governance Committee, had re-appointedMs. Pratima Ram as an Independent Director of theCompany for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive yearscommencing from April 01, 2024 up to March 31, 2029(both days inclusive), not liable to retire by rotation, subjectto the approval of the Members by way of a Special
Resolution. Accordingly, on December 28, 2023, themembers of the company passed special resolutions throughpostal ballot for the appointment of Ms. Pratima Ram as anIndependent Director of the Company for a second term of5 (five) consecutive years commencing from April 01, 2024up to March 31, 2029.
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on therecommendation of the Nomination, Compensationand Corporate Governance Committee, had appointedMr. T C Suseel Kumar (DIN: 06453310) and Mr. Sankaran NairRajagopal (DIN: 10087762) as additional (non-executive)
directors of the Company, to be re-classified asIndependent Directors of the Company under Section 161of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”) read with applicableprovisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations”),the Articles of Association of the Company and subject tothe approval of Members of the company. Accordingly, onDecember 28, 2023, the members of the company passedspecial resolutions through postal ballot for the appointmentof Mr. T C Suseel Kumar and Mr. Sankaran Nair Rajagopalas Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Companyto hold office for a term of three consecutive years witheffect from November 01, 2023 and January 01, 2024respectively.
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on therecommendation of the Nomination, Compensationand Corporate Governance Committee, had appointedMr. Edodiyil Kunhiraman Bharat Bhushan (DIN: 01124966)as additional (non-executive) director of the Company, to bere-classified as Independent Director of the Company underSection 161 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”) readwith applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("ListingRegulations”), the Articles of Association of the Companyand subject to the approval of Members of the company.Accordingly, on April 03, 2024, the members of the companypassed special resolution through postal ballot for theappointment of Mr. Edodiyil Kunhiraman Bharat Bhushanas Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company tohold office for a term of three consecutive years with effectfrom March 01, 2024.
There was no change in Key Managerial Persons of theCompany during the financial 2023-2024 except for there-appointment of Mr. V P Nandakumar (DIN: 00044512)in the annual general meeting of the company held onAugust 17, 2023, as Managing Director and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Company with effect from April 01, 2024 upto March 31, 2029.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 Dr. Sumitha Nandan (DIN: 03625120), Director,retires by rotation and being eligible, offers herself forre-appointment at the ensuing annual general meeting.Her appointment is placed for approval of the members andforms part of the notice of the 32nd AGM. The informationabout the Director seeking her re-appointment as per Para1.2.5 of Secretarial Standards on General Meetings andRegulation 36 (3) of Listing Regulations has been given inthe notice convening the 32nd AGM.
The issued, subscribed, and paid-up Equity Share Capitalas on March 31, 2024 was ' 1,692.87 million, consisting of846,434,729 Equity Shares of the face value of ' 2 each,fully paid-up. During the year, your company has issued
and allotted 40,000 Equity Shares of the face value of' 2 each, fully paid-up. As on March 31, 2024, none of the
Directors of the Company holds instruments convertibleinto equity shares of the Company.
There was no change in the nature of business during thefinancial year 2023-24
As you are aware, your Company had stopped acceptingdeposits from the public since the financial year 2009-10onwards. Your Company has converted itself into anon-deposit taking Category 'B' NBFC. During the financialyear 2023-24 the Company has not accepted deposits asper Chapter V of the Act.
The Company has no unclaimed deposit as atMarch 31, 2024.
Your Company has generally complied with all theregulatory provisions of the Reserve Bank of India applicableto it. Further, constitution of Statutory Committees is incompliance with the corporate governance provisions asspecified in the master direction issued by the ReserveBank of India.
Your Company's total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), as onMarch 31, 2024, stood at 30.58% as compared to 31.70% ason March 31, 2023, of the aggregate risk weighted assetson balance sheet and risk adjusted value of the off-balancesheet items, which is well above the regulatory requirementof minimum 15%.
The Tier 1 ratio as on March 31, 2024 is 30.58% asagainst 31.70 % as on March 31, 2023. Your Company'soverall gearing (Debt/ Tangible Net-worth) as on March31, 2024, is 2.17 as against 2.14 as on March 31, 2023.
The Tier 2 ratio as on March 31, 2024, was Nil.
Company has complied with Secretarial Standards-1 (SS-1)on Board meetings and Secretarial Standards-2 (SS-2)on General meetings issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
There are no qualification, reservation or adverse remarkor disclaimer by Statutory Auditors in the IndependentAuditors Report and Secretarial Auditors in the SecretarialAuditors Report.
To retain the best available talent, ensure long termcommitment to the Company, and encourage individualownership, the Company has instituted employee stockoptions plans from time to time.
Presently, the Company has the Employee Stock OptionScheme 2016 (ESOS-2016).
The disclosures in terms of 'Guidance note on accountingfor employee share-based payments' issued by ICAI anddiluted EPS in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard(Ind AS) 33 - Earnings Per Share are provided in Note 37 ofStandalone Financial Statements in this Annual Report.
The details related to stock option schemes as requiredunder the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits)Regulations read with the Securities and Exchange Boardof India Circular No. CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/2/2015 dated16th June 2015 are provided in Note. 37 of the StandaloneFinancial Statements. Further, the details are annexed tothis report as Annexure - VI and also made available onthe Company's website at https://www.manappuram.com/annual-reports
A certificate from KSR & Co. Practicing Company SecretariesLLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming that ESOS2016 has been implemented in accordance with the SEBI(Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations and therespective resolutions passed by the Company in GeneralMeetings would be placed in the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting for inspection by the Members.
Composition of the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee and Audit Committee are detailed in theCorporate Governance Report.
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company provides adequatesafeguards against the victimization of any directors oremployees or any other person who avail the mechanismand provides direct access through an e-mail, or dedicatedtelephone line or a letter to the Chairperson and a Memberof the Audit Committee.
No person has been denied access to the Chairman and aMember of the audit committee. The company has ensuredthat its employees are aware of the content and procedureof the policy and fully protected. The Whistle Blower Policyand Vigil Mechanism may be accessed on the Company'swebsite at the link: https://www.manappuram.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/whistle%20blower%20policy%202022%20%281%29%284%29.pdf
Further, there were no complaints reported during thefinancial year 2023-24.
I n accordance with the provisions of Section 92(3) of theAct, Annual return in Form-MGT - 7 has been uploaded
in the website of the Company at the link https://www.manappuram.com/mgt-07-annual-reports
During FY 2023-24, our Company continued to maintain
a robust and well-defined Internal Control System andInternal Financial Control (IFC) mechanisms that arecommensurate with the size, scale, and complexity of itsoperations. These controls are designed to ensure thesafeguarding of the Company's assets and to facilitateefficient and effective business operations.
Our internal control system encompasses a comprehensiveframework of policies and procedures that ensure alltransactions are authorized, recorded, and reportedaccurately. Further, the Company is taking efforts in its ITinitiative to strengthen the audit trail in respect of databaselevel controls. The Internal Financial Controls of theCompany have been reviewed periodically throughout theyear by both the management and the Audit Committee.These reviews covered all key areas of the Company'soperations and were subject to various statutory andinternal audits to assess the adequacy and strength of theIFC. Based on these assessments, it has been confirmedthat the internal financial controls are strong, adequate,and effectively operating, with no major concerns identified.These controls ensure the orderly and efficient conduct ofbusiness operations, including adherence to the Company'spolicies, safeguarding of assets, prevention, and detectionof frauds and errors, accuracy, and completeness ofaccounting records, and timely preparation of reliablefinancial information.
I n alignment with the RBI Circular - RBI/2020-21/88(Ref. No. DoS. CO. PPG. /SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21)dated February 3, 2021, the internal audit policy hasbeen upgraded to a Risk-Based Internal Audit Policy.The internal audit function has been realigned accordingto this policy to enhance the focus on key risk areas andensure comprehensive coverage of significant processesand compliances.
The Company's internal audit department operates in-houseand performs continuous audits across various business
verticals. This department is responsible for identifyinggaps and recommending corrective actions to enhancethe control environment. Additionally, M/s. Deloitte hasconducted co-sourced internal audit services. Their roleincludes assisting the management in appraising theinternal control functions, recommending processimprovements, and highlighting significant observations.Their reports, along with management responses, areperiodically reviewed by the Audit Committee and theBoard, ensuring that necessary actions are taken promptly.
I n conclusion, the internal financial controls and internalaudit mechanisms of the Company for FY 2023-24 havebeen adequate and effective in managing and mitigatingrisks. Continuous monitoring and improvement of thesecontrols ensure the integrity and reliability of the Company'sfinancial reporting and operational processes. The Boardand management remain committed to maintaining a stronginternal control environment to support the Company'slong-term growth and success.
Your Company confirms that it has paid the Annual ListingFees for the financial year 2023-24 to BSE Limited andNational Stock Exchange of India Limited where theCompany's securities are listed.
During the year 2023-24 under review, there were two (2)complaints filed with the Internal Complaints Committeeof the Company, pursuant to the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 and the same were investigated andresolved. No complaints were pending for more than 90days during FY 2023-24.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to theconstitution of Internal Complaints Committee under theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and IndianAccounting Standard (Ind AS) 27 on Consolidated Financial
Statements, the audited consolidated financial statement isprovided in the Annual Report.
The credit rating of the Non-Convertibte Debentures, Short-term & Long-term Bank Facilities and Commercial Paper of theCompany as on March 31, 2024, was as follows:
Name of Rating Agency
Instruments
Ratings
CRISIL
Bank Loan Facility - Long term
CRISIL AA/ Stable
Bank Loan Facility - Short term
CRISIL A1
Non-Convertible Debenture
Commercial Paper
CARE
Bank Loan Facility - Long Term
CARE AA ; Stable
Bank Loan Facility - Short Term
CARE A1
Non-Convertible Debentures
BRICKWORK
Non-Convertible debentures
BWR AA (Stable)
International Credit Ratings:
Fitch Rating
BB - /Stable
S&P Global Ratings
BB - /Stable/ B
Additional disclosures as required by Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company - Scale BasedRegulation) Directions, 2023.
Year
Number ofLoan Accounts
Principal Amountoutstanding at the datesof auctions (A)
(' in million)
Interest Amountoutstanding at thedates of auctions(B) (' in million)
Total (A B)(' in million)
Value fetched(' in million)
March 31, 2023
198782
7721.21
1881.57
9602.78
9790.01
March 31, 2024
54333
2286.44
872.03
3158.47
3174.49
Note: No sister concerns participated in the auctions held during the financial year ended on March 31,2023 and March 31,2024.
The particulars of employees and related disclosures are annexed herewith as Annexure - VII as per Section 197 of the Act.
Certificate provided by KSR & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries LLP, Indus Chambers, Ground Floor, No. 101, Govt. Arts CollegeRoad, Coimbatore - 641018 towards compliance of the provisions of Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of this Reportand is given as Annexure - VIII
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals during the year under review thatwould impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
There were no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred betweenthe end of the financial year of the Company and the date of the Directors' report.
The provision of Section 148 of the Act relating to maintenance of cost records and cost audits is not applicable to the Company.
Your directors express sincere appreciation and gratitude to the employees of the Company at all levels for their dedicated serviceand commitments, to the Reserve Bank of India, Rating Agencies, Stock Exchanges, Debenture Trustees, RTA's, Depositories,Central and State Governments and its statutory bodies for the support, guidance, and co-operation. Your directors wish to thankthe Customers, Investors, Shareholders, Debenture holders, Bankers, Auditors, Scrutinizer and other financial institutions andother stakeholders for the wholehearted support and confidence reposed on the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Shailesh J Mehta
Place: Valapad Chairman
Date: May 24, 2024 DIN: 01633893