The Directors are pleased to present the 30th Board Report of Interactive Financial Services Limited (“theCompany”) together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2024 is summarized below:
(Rupees in Lakhs)
Particulars
2023-24
2022-23
Revenue from Operations
306.65
155.77
Other Income
41.03
122.70
Total Income
347.68
278.47
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional Items andTax Expense
158.89
155.16
Less: Depreciation/ Amortization/ Impairment
0.63
0.16
Profit before Finance Costs, Exceptional Items and Tax Expense
158.26
155
Less: Financial Costs
1.51
1.58
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax Expense
156.75
153.42
Add/(less): Exceptional items
0
Profit before Tax Expense
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
95.81
33.32
Profit for the year (1)
60.94
120.10
Other Comprehensive Income/loss (2)
305.54
(47.01)
Total (1 2)
366.48
73.09
Revenue from operations Increased to Rs. 306.65 Lakhs as against Rs. 155.77 Lakhs in the previous yearshowing a Growthof Rs 150.88 Lakhs. The other income in the current year stands Rs. 41.03 Lakhs as againstRs. 122.70 Lakhs in the previous year.
The Profit before Tax for the current year is Rs. 156.76 Lakhs as against Rs. 153.42 Lakhs in the previousyear showing a Growth of Rs. 3.33 Lakhs.
The Profit after Tax (PAT) for the current year is Rs. 60.94 Lakhs as against the profit of Rs. 120.10 Lakhs inthe previous year showing a Decline of Rs 59.16 Lakhs.
The Company has shifted its registered office, details of which are mentioned below:
Effective Date
From
To
Reason
October 10, 2023
612, 6th Floor, Shree BalajiHeights, Kokilaben VyasMarg, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad- 380 009,
Gujarat, India
Office No. 508, Fifth Floor,Priviera Nehru Nagar,
Ahmedabad - 380 015, Gujarat,India
Operational
Convenience
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year 2023-24 and the date of this Report expect the changes providedin this report.
The Board of Directors of your company, has decided not to transfer any amount to the Reserves for the yearunder review.
The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances and keepingin view the company policy, has decided that it would be prudent, not to recommend any Dividend for theyear under review.
The company is the SEBI Category-I Merchant Banker. The company provides the Merchant Banking andallied Advisory Services.
For further details with respect to overview of the industry and important changes in the industry during thelast year, external environment and economic outlook please refer Management Discussion and AnalysisReport which forms part of this Annual Report.
The authorized share capital of the company is Rs 8,00,00,000/- divided into 80,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs10/- each.
As on date of this report the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of your Company stood at Rs.3,01,31,000 comprising 30,13,100 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
* The Board of Directors of the Company in the Board meeting dated August 29, 2024 have approved, subjectto approval of the shareholders, the issue of equity shares on basis of Right Issue to the existing shareholdersof the company pursuant to section 62(1)(a) and other rules and regulations applicable as on the datementioned hereof.
Further details of the issue have been provided in the notice of the 30th Annual General Meeting of theCompany.
During the period under review the company is not required to take credit rating.
During the period under review the provisions relating to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) isnot applicable to the company.
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company as on 31st March, 2024 is as follows:
Sr. No.
Name of the Director
Category
1.
Mr. Pradip Sandhir
Managing Director
2.
Mr. Mayur Parikh
Non- Executive
3.
Mrs. Rutu Sanghvi
Non- Executive Independent Director
4.
Mr. Raghav Jobanputra
Mr. Mayur Parikh (DIN: 00005646), Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting, pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, readwith the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutorymodification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), and being eligible have offered himselffor re-appointment.
Appropriate business for his re-appointment is being placed for the approval of the shareholders of theCompany at the ensuing AGM. The brief resume of the Director and other related information has beendetailed in the Notice convening the ensuing AGM of the Company.
In terms of Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, brief resume in respect of the Director whois retiring by rotation and proposed to be re-appointed, is provided in the Notice convening the 30th AGM ofthe Company.
During the period under review, there was no change in the Composition of the Board of Directors of theCompany.
The Board of Directors of the Company, on recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, have approved the change in designation of Mr. Mayur Parikh (DIN: 00005646) from Non-
Executive Director to Non-Executive Director, of the company, w.e.f. May 29, 2024, subject to approval ofthe shareholders of the Company.
On August 29, 2024, the board of directors of the company, based on the recommendation of Nomination andRemuneration Committee have appointed Mr. Monil Shah (DIN: 10734738) as an Additional Director in thecapacity of an Independent Director, subject to approval of shareholders of the company. Mr. Monil Shah willhold the office upto the date of 30th Annual General Meeting.
Approval of shareholders is sought at the 30th Annual General Meeting for the:
1. Re-designation of Mr. Mayur Parikh as the Executive Director of the company liable to retire by rotation,and
2. Appointment of Mr. Monil Shah as an Independent Director of the Company
The board and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee recommended the re-designation and appointmentthe Directors. The detail terms of appointment of the said directors are set out in the explanatory statement ofNotice of 30th Annual General meeting.
The Company has received declarations from Mr. Raghav Jobanputra (DIN: 10066298) and Ms. RutuSanghavi (DIN: 09494473) Independent Directors of the Company under Section 149(7) of Companies Act,2013 confirming that they meet criteria of Independence as per relevant provisions of Companies Act, 2013and SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the saiddeclarations and confirmation as submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment ofthe veracity of the same. The Independent directors have complied with the code for independent director asprescribed in schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and code of conduct for the board of directors andsenior management personnel of the company.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have enrolled their names in the online database of IndependentDirectors by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of the regulatory requirements. Also, the onlineproficiency self-assessment test as mandated will be undertaken by those Independent Directors of theCompany who are not exempted within the prescribed timelines.
The company had formulated and implemented code of conduct for the board of directors and seniormanagement personnel of the company which is available on the Company’swebsite: http://ifinservices.in/pdf/Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management.pdf
During the year under review, there was no change in the Key Managerial Personnels of the Company.
Hence, as per the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, As on the date of this report, Mr.Pradip Sandhir, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Jaini Jain, Company Secretary, arethe key managerial personnels of the Company.
The Board met 5 times during the Financial Year 2023-2024. Board of Directors meeting were held on May27, 2023, August 14, 2023, October 10, 2023, November 10, 2023, February 14, 2024 to transact variousbusiness.
There are various committees constituted as stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 namely Audit Committee, Nomination andRemuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The constitution of all the committeesas on March 31, 2024 are mentioned below.
The Company has formed the Audit Committee as per the provisions of the Section 177 of the Act read withthe Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 (as amended). The constituted AuditCommittee comprises following members as on March 31, 2024.
Designation
Nature of Directorship
Ms. Rutu Sanghvi
Chairman
Independent Director
Member
Non-Executive Director
*Mr. Monil Shah
Additional Director in the capacity ofIndependent Director
*The Audit Committee of the company was duly reconstituted in the Board meeting held on August 29, 2024 and Mr.Monti Shah was appointed as a member in the committee.
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as a Secretary of the Audit Committee. The Chairman of theAudit Committee shall attend the Annual General Meeting of our Company to furnish clarifications to theshareholders in any matter relating to financial statements.
The Committee met 4 times during the Financial Year 2023-2024. The meetings were held on May 27, 2023,August 14, 2023, November 10, 2023, and February 14, 2024 to transact various business.
The powers, roles and terms of reference of the committee are in compliance with the Section 177 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and rules made there under and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 as applicable.
The Company has formed the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as per Section 178 and otherapplicable provisions of the act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 (asamended). The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises the following members as on March 31,2024:
*The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the company was duly reconstituted in the Board meeting held onAugust 29, 2024 and Mr. Monil Shah was appointed as a member in the committee.
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as a Secretary to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Committee met 4 times during the financial year 2023-2024. The meetings were held on May 27, 2023,August 14, 2023, November 10, 2023, and February 14, 2024 to transact various business.
The roles and terms of reference of the committee are in compliance with the Section 178 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and rules made there under and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 as applicable.
Our Company has formed the Stakeholders Relationship Committee as per Section 178 and other applicableprovisions of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 (as amended).
The constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises the following members as on March 31,2024:
The Company Secretary of the Company acts as a Secretary to the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
The Committee met 1 time during the Financial Year 2023-2024, on November 10, 2023 to transact variousbusiness.
During the year, all recommendations of Audit Committee were approved by the Board of Directors.NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has formulated and adopted the Nomination and Remuneration Policy in accordance with theprovisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules framed thereunder and the SEBI (Listing Obligationand Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee have formulated the criteria for appointment of Executive,Non-Executive and Independent Directors on the Board of Directors of the Company and persons in the SeniorManagement of the Company, their remuneration including determination of qualifications, positiveattributes, independence of Directors and other matters as provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or reenactment(s) thereof for the time beingin force).
The said policy is available on the website of the company athttp://ifinservices.in/pdf/Nomination and Remuneration Policy.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules framed there under and in compliancewith the requirements of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out the annual evaluation ofthe performance of the Board as a whole, Individual Directors including Independent Directors, Non¬Independent Directors, Chairperson and the Board Committees. A structured questionnaire was prepared aftertaking into consideration the inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board'sfunctioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Meetings of the board,functioning of the board, effectiveness of board processes, Board culture, execution and performance ofspecific duties, obligations and governance.
The exercise was also carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors including the Chairmanof the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independenceof judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board excluding thedirector being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directorswas carried out by the Independent Directors who also reviewed the performance of the Key ManagerialPersonnel. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) ofCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect ofDirectors/employees of the Company is set out in “Annexure - [1]” of this report.
In terms of the requirements of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Boardof Directors of the Company, hereby state and confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as at 31st March, 2024 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the financial year ended31st March, 2024;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Board has adopted policies and procedure for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business,including adherence to the Company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection offraud and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation ofreliable financial disclosures.
During the year no reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.
The auditor of the Company has not reported any fraud to the Audit Committee or Board or to the CentralGovernment under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the period under review, the company is not having any subsidiary, joint venture and associatecompany.
During the year under review, Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Sections 73 and74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further,Company does not have any deposit which is in violation of Chapter V of the Act.
During the year under review, the Company has not taken loans from any directors of the Company.PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The details of Loans, guarantee and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act aregiven in the Notes to the Financial Statements forming part of Annual Report.
During the FY 2023-24, Company has entered into some transactions with related parties as defined underSection 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013, which were in the ordinary course of business and at arms’ lengthbasis. Further, the transactions were in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read withrules framed thereunder and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. All transactions with related parties wereentered with approval of the Audit Committee.
The details of the related party transactions as required under IND AS - 24 are set out in Notes to the financialstatements.
The Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions, the same is available on Company’swebsite at http://ifinservices.in/pdf/Related Party Transaction Policy.pdf.
The detail disclosure of these transactions in Form AOC- 2 pursuant to Section 134 (3)(h) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is set out as “Annexure - [2]”to thisReport.
The provisions relating to the corporate social responsibility are not applicable to the company during theFinancial Year 2023-24.
The information required under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
In its endeavor towards conservation of energy your company ensure optimal use of energy, avoid wastagesand conserve energy as far as possible.
The Company has not carried out any research and development activities.
The Company has not made any transaction with any foreign country. Therefore, during the period underreview there is no Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo.
The Company has a robust Risk Management policy. The Company through Board and Audit Committeeoversees the Risk Management process including risk identification, impact assessment, effectiveimplementation of the mitigation plans and risk reporting. Risk Management forms an integral part of theCompany’s planning process.
The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks identifiedby the business and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on continuing basis.
There are no risks, which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of the Company.
Your Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance with theprovisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 4(2)(d)(iv) read with Regulation 22of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The policy enables stakeholders, including individual employees,directors and their representative bodies, to freely communicate their concerns about illegal or unethicalpractices, instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the company’s code ofconduct. The Policy provides adequate safeguards against victimization of Director(s)/ employee(s) and directaccess to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Protected Disclosures,if any reported under this Policy will be appropriately and expeditiously investigated by the Chairman.
Your Company hereby affirms that no Director, employee or any other personnel has been denied access tothe Chairman of the Audit Committee and that no complaint was received during the year.
The Whistle Blower Policy has been disclosed on the Company’s website under the weblinkhttps://ifinservices.in/pdf/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY.pdf and has been circulated to all the Directors /employees.
There are no significant/material orders passed by the Regulators, Courts, Tribunals, Statutory and quasi¬judicial body impacting the going concern status of the Company and its operations in future.
The details of litigation on tax and other relevant matters are disclosed in the Auditors’ Report and FinancialStatements which forms part of this Annual Report.
M/s. B. T. Vora & Co., Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company at the29th AGM held on September 27, 2023 for the second term of five consecutive financial years.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and do not call forany further comments. The Auditors’ Report dated May 29, 2024 is unmodified and does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark.
No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or to the Board.
The Board has appointed Ms. Insiya Nalawala, proprietor of M/s Insiya Nalawala and Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 asamended.
The Secretarial Audit Report in the prescribed Form No. MR - 3 for the Financial Year 2023-24 is annexedherewith as “Annexure - [3]” to this Report.
The Secretarial Auditor had marked observation/qualification in its report for not taking approval ofShareholders for Loan given by the company to persons in which director of the company was interested, thecompany had placed the resolution for ratification of shareholders in this 30th AGM.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards 1 and 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretariesof India on Board meetings and General Meetings respectively.
During the period under review no corporate insolvency resolution process is initiated against the companyunder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).
During the year under review, the company has not failed to implement any corporate actions within thespecified time limit.
As per the requirements of Section 92(3) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, the Annual Return for FY2023-24 is uploaded on the website of the Company and the same is available at https://ifinservices.in/
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1)of the Companies Act,2013 are not applicable to the Company.
As per requirements of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a detailed review of the developments in theindustry, performance of the Company, opportunities and risks, segment wise and product wise performance,internal control systems, outlook etc. of the Company is given under the head Management Discussion andAnalysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Your Company strives to incorporate the appropriate standards for corporate governance. However, pursuantto Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 theCompany is not required to mandatorily comply with the provisions of certain regulations of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and therefore the Company has not provided aseparate report on Corporate Governance, although few of the information are provided in this report ofDirectors under relevant heading.
The Company has adopted zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has formulated a policy onPrevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rulesthereunder for prevention and Redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace.
The policy aims to provide protection to employees at workplace and prevent and redress complaints of sexualharassment and for the matters connected and incidental thereto, with the objective of providing safe workingenvironment, where employees feel secure.
An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to Redress complaints related to sexual harassment. Duringthe Financial year 2023-24, the company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment at workplace.Further, there was not any complaint pending at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year.
As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, theCompany has maintained a functional website namely https://ifinservices.in/containing basic informationabout the Company. The website of the Company is containing information like Policies, ShareholdingPattern, Financial and information of the designated officials of the Company who are responsible for assistingand handling investor grievances for the benefit of all stakeholders of the Company.
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation to the Company’s customers, vendors, centraland state government bodies, auditors, legal advisors, consultants, registrar and bankers for their continuedsupport to the Company during the year under review. The Directors also wish to place on record theirappreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees at all levels. Finally, the Board expresses its gratitudeto the members for their continued trust, co-operation and support.
Place: Ahmedabad Managing Director Executive Director
DIN: 06946411 DIN: 00005646