Your Directors are presenting the 30th Annual Report on the business and operations of yourCompany along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2024.
The summary of the Financial Performance of the Company for the year under review are asunder:
Particulars
For
Ended
2024
the YearMarch 31,
For the YearEnded March31, 2023
Revenue from Operations
71.21
117.13
Other Income
0.20
0.27
Total Income
71.42
117.40
Less: Total Expenditure
70.74
114.05
Profit/ (loss) before Taxation
(5.01)
(2.34)
Less: Current Tax
-
Less: Prior year Tax Provisions
Less: Deferred Tax Liability
Profit/(loss) after taxation
-(2.34)
Add: Balance brought forward
Profit available for appropriation
Less: Appropriation:
Transfer to Special Reserve u/s. 45I of RBI Act.
Transfer to General Reserve
Interim Dividend
Tax on Interim Dividend
Proposed Dividend
Provision for Tax on Proposed Dividend
Less: Additional depreciation charged due to changein useful life
Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet
Other Comprehensive Income
Note: Previous year's figures have been regrouped/ reclassified wherever necessary tocorrespond with the current year's classification / disclosure.
The Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with Indian AccountingStandards (IND AS) including the Rules notified under the relevant provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013, forms part of the Annual Report and Accounts.
During the period, the total income of the Company for the year ended on March 31, 2024 wasRs. 71.21 lacs against total income of Rs. 117.13 lacs in the previous year and net loss of theCompany is amounted to Rs. 5.01 lacs as against the net loss of Rs. 2.34 lacs in the previousyear. Your directors are confident and optimistic of achieving upward growth and achievingmuch better results in the coming years.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Due to loss in the financial year ended on March 31, 2024, The Company has not transferredany amount to Reserves. However, as Company is Non-Banking Financial Company, it ismandatory to transfer sum not less than twenty per cent of its net profit in Special ReserveAccount created by the Company as per 45-IC in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. However,the Company has incurred loss during the year ended on March 31, 2024, the Company didn'ttransfer any amount to reserves.
DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the year.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTIONFUND:
Since there was no unpaid/unclaimed dividend, the provisions of Section 125 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 do not apply.
SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS:
Subject to the applicable Provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with various Circulars andnotifications issued from time to time, all documents, including the notice and Annual Report willbe sent through electronic transmission in respect of members whose email IDs are registeredin their demat account or are otherwise provided by the members.
CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE:
During the financial year ended on March 31, 2024, there was no change in the RegisteredOffice of the Company.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS:
During the year, there is no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the year, your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within themeaning of Sections 73, 74, 75 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder to the extent notified and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest ondeposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
The state of the Company affairs forms an integral part of Management Discussion and AnalysisReport is furnished in "Annexure-C" and is attached to the report.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
The Company has undertaken an audit for the Financial Year 2023-24 for all applicablecompliances as per SEBI Regulations and Circulars / Guidelines issued thereunder. The AnnualSecretarial Compliance Report duly signed by M/s. Vishwas Sharma & Associates, PractisingCompany Secretaries has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges and is annexed at "AnnexureA" to this Board's Report.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company during theyear under review.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAI PERSONNEI :
Name of the
Designation
Category
No. of Board
No.
of
Director
Meeting held
Meeting
during the
director
is
attended
year
entitled
to
including
attend
meeting of
Independent
Directors
Mr. YogendraKumar P. Gupta
Managing
Promoter,
Executive
06
05
Mr. LalitKajorimalSharma 1
Independent,Non Executive
Mr. ChanakyaIndravadanShukla 2
02
Mrs. HiralbenKubavat
Mr. Astik
Kalpeshbhai
Trivedi3
04
Mr. Suni
Prataprai
Gurnani#
Non-Promoter,
Non-Executive
03
Mr. Yash
Kamleshkumar
Shah##
0
Ms. Amita
Chhaganbhai
Pragada^
Gurnani
Chief FinancialOfficer
Mr.
Jeegneshkumar
Devganiya###
CompanySecretary andComplianceOfficer
Mr. Ritendrasinh
Kishorsinh
Rathod^
• ##Mr. Yash Kamleshkumar Shah was appointed as have been appointed as an AdditionalDirector under the category of Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. May 17, 2024 andceased to be an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. August 16, 2024.
• ### Mr. Jeegneshkumar Devganiya had resigned from the office of Company Secretary andCompliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. November 06, 2023.
• ^ Mr. Ritendrasinh Kishorsinh Rathod was appointed as Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer of the Company w.e.f. February 16, 2024.
• '^Ms. Amita Chhaganbhai Pragada was appointed has been appointed as an AdditionalDirector under the category of Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. August 12, 2024and proposed to be confirmed as an as an Independent Director of the Company in theAnnual General Meeting to be held on September 24, 2024.
a) Retirement by rotation:
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 152 read with Section 149(13) of the Companies Act, 2013and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Yogendrakuamr P. Gupta (DIN : 01726701)is retiring by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offered himselffor re-appointment. The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee recommends his re-appointment. As required under the SEBI Listing Regulations,2015, particulars of Director seeking reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting hasbeen given in the notice of the 30thAnnual General Meeting.
b) Declaration of Independence
Mrs. Hiralben Kubavat, Mr. Astik Trivedi and Mr. Lalit Sharma were Independent Directors theCompany during the financial year ended on March 31, 2024. However, Astik Trivedi wasappointed as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2023 and Mr. Lalit Sharmawere ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company with effect from April 01, 2024. TheCompany has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that theymeet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued there under as well as Regulation 16(1)(b) ofListing Regulations (including any Statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the timebeing in force).
The Board is of the opinion that all Independent Directors of the Company possess requisitequalifications, experience, expertise and they hold highest standards of integrity.
During the year under review, the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniaryrelationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees and reimbursement ofexpenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board /Committee ofthe Company.
c) Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to the Provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI ListingRegulations, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its ownperformance, performance of the Chairman, the Committees and independent Directors withoutParticipation of the relevant Director. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of theBoard continuously evaluates the performance of the Board and provides feedback to theChairman of the Board. The independent directors had a separate meeting without the presenceof any non-independent directors and management and considered and e valuated the Board'sperformance, performance of the Chairman and other non-independent directors and sharedtheir views with the Chairman. The Board had also separately evaluated the performance of theCommittees and independent directors without participation of the relevant director.
d) Meeting of Board and Committees
The Board of Directors of the Company met (06) Six times during the financial year ended May30, 2023, August 11, 2023, August 23, 2023 November 07, 2023, February 08, 2024 and March28, 2024. Details of attendance of meetings of the Board and its Committees are included in thisreport.
e) Board Committees
As required under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Board ofDirectors has (a) Audit Committee (b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee and (c)Stakeholders Relationship Committee. A detailed note on the composition of the Committees,role and responsibilities assigned to these Committees etc. are included in this report.
f) Key Managerial Personnel
The following have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuantto Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
a) Mr. Yogendrakumar Prabhudayal Gupta, Managing Director
b) Mr. Jeegneshkumar Devganiya, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Upto November06, 2023)
c) Mr. Sunil Gurnani, Chief Financial Officer
d) Mr. Ritendrasinh Kishorsinh Rathod, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (w.e.f.February 16, 2024)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' MEETING:
The Independent Directors of your Company often meet before the Board Meetings without thepresence of the Chairman of the Board or the Managing Director or the Executive Director orother Non-Independent Directors or Chief Financial Officer or any other Management Personnel.
These Meetings are conducted in an informal and flexible manner to enable the IndependentDirectors to discuss matters pertaining to, inter alia, review of performance of Non-IndependentDirectors and the Board as a whole, review the performance of the Chairman of theCompany(taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors), assessthe quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Managementand the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
One Meeting of Independent Directors was held on March 28, 2024 during the year and thismeeting was well attended.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respectto Directors' Responsibility Statement, Your Directors confirm that they have:
(i) followed applicable accounting standards, along with proper explanation relating to materialdepartures in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended on March31, 2024;
(ii) selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state ofaffairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company forthe year under review;
(iii) 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 ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024 on a goingconcern basis;
(v) had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the Provisions of all applicable lawsand such systems were adequate and operating effectively; and
(vi) laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and are operating effectively.
The matters related to Auditors and their Reports are as under:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, M/s. Roopen R Shah & Co.,Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold officefrom the conclusion of 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) till the conclusion of the 30th AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company. However, during the year under review, M/s. Roopen R Shah& Co., Chartered Accountants have tendered their resignation on August 23, 2023 causingcasual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditor. Therefore, the Company had appointed M/s.S.D.P.M. & Associates, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditor of the Company for thefinancial year 2023-2028 to fill the casual vacancy caused to the resignation of M/s Roopen RShah & Co., Chartered Accountants.
Pursuant to amendments in Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the requirements to placethe matter relating to such appointment for ratification by members at every AGM, is notrequired. Hence, the resolution relating to ratification of Auditor's appointment is not included inthe notice of the ensuing AGM. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified fromcontinuing as Auditors of the Company and they hold a valid certificate issued by the ICAI.
They have confirmed their eligibility and qualifications required under the Act for holding officeas Auditor of the Company.
During the financial year 2023-24, no frauds have either occurred or noticed and/or reported bythe Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended from time to time) Therefore, nodetail is required to be disclosed under Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Act.
The Notes to the financial statements referred in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory. Thereare no qualifications or reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers given by StatutoryAuditors of the Company and therefore do not call for any comments under Section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013. The Auditors' Report is enclosed with the financial statements in thisAnnual Report.
As the cost audit is not applicable to the Company, therefore the Company has not appointedthe Cost Auditor pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014.
Further, maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section(1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, is not required by the Company and accordinglysuch accounts and records are not made and maintained,
The Board of Directors has on the recommendation of Audit Committee, and pursuant to theprovision of Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013, has appointed M/s Umangi Bhavsar &Associates, Chartered Accountants as an Internal Auditor of the Company.
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read with Rule 9 of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company engagedthe services of M/s. Vishwas Sharma & Associates, Firm of Practicing Company Secretaries,Ahmedabad to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended March31, 2024. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 in Form No.MR - 3 is attached as 'Annexure B' to this report. The said report contains observation orqualification certain observation and qualification which are mentioned here in under:
Qualification
Explanation
The Company failed to comply with the provisionsof Regulation 6(1A) of SEBI LODR, Regulations,2015 due to non-appointment of CompanySecretary as compliance officer within thestipulated time.
The management clarified that theCompany was in search of right candidatefor the post of Company Secretary afterthe resignation of Mr. JeegneshkumarDevganiya as a Company Secretary andCompliance officer of the Company w.e.f.November 06, 2023. The Company hasappointed Company Secretary Mr.Ritendrasinh Kishorsinh Rathod asCompany Secretary and ComplianceOfficer w.e.f. February 16, 2024.
The Company failed to comply with the provisionsof Regulation 3(5) and 3(6) of SEBI (PIT)Regulations, 2015 related to Structured DigitalDatabase (SDD) due to Delay in making UPSIentries under Structured Digital Database (SDD)software.
The management has clarified that theStructured Digital Database (SDD)Software has been set up and specificentries related to UPSI Information hasbeen in the SDD Software. TheManagement ensures that the Companywill make timely entries in the Software infuture.
The Exchange has imposed the penalty for non¬constitution of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee under Regulation 19(1)/19(2) of SEBILODR, Regulations, 2015. However, the Companyhad filed waiver application with exchange withcontention that the committees were properlyconstituted and there is no non-compliance madeby the Company.
The Management had clarified that theCompany had not made violation ofRegulation 18(1) & Regulation 19(1)/19(2)of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Boththe Committees has been duly constitutedand the Company had also submittedclarification to exchange for properconstitution of both committees. The stockexchange vide their Email dated January11, 2024 have taken note of oursubmission and informed to apply forwaiver and also suggest to revised theCorporate Governance Report. TheCompany has submitted waiver applicationwith the payment of Rs. 11,800/- to BSELimited and also file revised CG Report.
The Company failed to comply with the provisionsof Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Companies (Creation and Maintenance ofdatabank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019,due to non-maintenance of details of Ms. HiralbenPravinkumar Kubavat in the Databank ofIndependent Director within stipulated time period.
The Management has clarified that theyhad approached to Ms. HiralbenPravinkumar Kubavat (DIN: 07151116),Independent director of the company tocomplete the registration process relatedto Databank of Independent Director. Shehas confirmed that she will complete thisprocess of registration as soon as possible.
The Company failed to comply with the provisionsof circular no. RBI/2015-16/122DNBR (PD) CC. No. 065/03.10.001/2015-16 datedJuly 09, 2015 for not taking prior approval ofReserve Bank of India for appointment of Mr. SunilPrataprai Gurnani as a Director of the Companyunder Executive category.
The Management clarified that Mr. SunilGurnani ceased from the office of Directorw.e.f. 09/07/2024.
COMPANY SECRETARY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER:
Mr. Jeegneshkumar Devganiya had resigned from the office of Company Secretary andCompliance Officer of the company w.e.f. November 06, 2023 and therefore, the Company hadappointed Mr. Ritendrasinh Kishorsinh Rathod as Whole Time Company Secretary andCompliance Officer of the company w.e.f. February 16, 2024.
SHARE CAPITAL:
Authorised Share Capital:
The Authorized share capital of the Company is Rs. 37,30,00,000 consisting of 3,73,00,000Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each. During the year under review, there was no change in theAuthorised Share Capital of the Company.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital:
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital share capital of the Company is Rs. 36,00,00,000consisting of 3,60,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGNEXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
i. the steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: Nil
ii. the steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy: None
iii. the capital investment on energy conservation equipment's: Nil
B. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
i. the efforts made towards technology absorption: None
ii. the benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development orimport Substitution: None
iii. in case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from thebeginning of the financial year)-Nil
a) The details of technology imported: None
b) The year of import: N.A.
c) Whether the technology been fully absorbed: N.A.
d) If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasonsthereof: N.A
e) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development: Nil
C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING & OUTGO:
i. Foreign Exchange Earning: Nil
ii. Foreign Exchange Outgo : Nil
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
Pursuant to section 186(11) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), the provisions relating todisclosure in the Financial Statements of the full particulars of the loans made and guaranteesgiven or securities provided is not applicable to the company.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The Company has in place a robust process for approval of Related Party Transactions and onDealing with Related Parties.
As per the process, necessary details for each of the Related Party Transactions as applicablealong with the justification are provided to the Audit Committee in terms of the Company'sPolicy on Materiality and Dealing with Related Party Transactions and as required under SEBICircular dated November 22, 2021. The Material Related Party Transactions are also reviewed /monitored on quarterly basis by the Audit Committee of the Company as per Regulation 23 ofthe Listing Regulations and Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
All Related Party Transactions entered during the year were in the ordinary course of businessand on arm's length basis.
The Company has not entered into Related Party Transactions falling under the purview ofSection 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and therefore, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is notapplicable to your Company.
ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, Annual
Return of the Company as at March 31, 2024 is hosted on your Company's website atwww.mahan.co.in
No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact onthe going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
The Board Committees play a crucial role in the governance structure of the Company and havebeen constituted to deal with specific areas/activities as mandated by applicable regulations,which concern the Company and need a closer review. The composition and terms of referenceof all the Committees are in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015,as applicable. During the year, all there commendations made by the respective Committeeswere accepted by the Board. All observations, recommendations and decisions of theCommittees are placed before the Board for information or for approval.
The Company have Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the details of which are furnished in the Report on CorporateGovernance that forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has complied with the mandatory requirements as stipulated under the SEBIRegulations as and when applicable from time to time. The Company is regular in submittingand complying with all the mandatory and event based disclosures and quarterly compliancereport to the stock Exchange as per SEBI Regulations within the prescribed time limit.
SEBI vide its Notification dated May 05, 2021 had amended Regulation 34 of the ListingRegulations, wherein SEBI has mandated that Business Responsibility Report ("BRR") shall bediscontinued after the Financial Year 2021-22 and thereafter, with effect from the Financial Year2022-23, the Top 1,000 listed entities based on market capitalization shall submit a BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR") in the format as specified by SEBI from timeto time. As your Company is not covered in the list of 1000 listed entities based on marketcapitalization, the Business Responsibility Report ("BRR") is not applicable to your Company.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken a "Green Initiative in the Corporate Governance" byallowing paperless compliances by the Companies and has issued Circulars stating that serviceof notice/documents including Annual Report can be sent by e-mail to its members.
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company welcomes and supports the 'Green Initiative'undertaken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, enabling electronicdelivery of documents including the Annual Report, amongst others, to shareholders at their-mail address previously registered with the DPs and RTAs.
Shareholders who have not registered their e-mail addresses so far are requested to do thesame. Those holding shares in demat form can register their e-mail address with theirconcerned DPs. Shareholders who hold shares in physical form are requested to register their e¬mail addresses with the RTA.
The Company believes in the conduct of the affairs of its constituents in a fair and transparentmanner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethicalbehaviour. Towards this end, and Pursuant to Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board andits Powers) Rules, 2014 read with Section 177(9) of the Act and as per Regulation 22 of theSEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has implemented 'Whistle Blower Policy' covering VigilMechanism with protective clauses for the Whistle Blowers. The Whistle Blower Policy isdisclosed on the Company's website at mahan_int@gmail.com.
The objective of the said policy is to provide a channel to the employees and Directors of theCompany and explain them, the detailed process or raising concerns or report any improperactivity resulting in violation of Laws, Rules, Regulations or Company's policies, standards,values or code of conduct, insider trading violations etc. by any of the employees, customers,vendors and investors, addressing the concerns and reporting to the Board. The policy allowsdirect access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2024, no Whistle Blower complaints were receivedfrom the employees and Directors of the Company. Further, no employee or Director was deniedaccess to the Audit Committee or its Chairman.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and consciously strives to build a work culturethat promotes dignity of all employees. Your Company has in place a robust policy onPrevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace in line withthe requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013. The Internal Committee(IC) has been set up to redress complaintsreceived regarding sexual harassment. It provides a safe haven to all women, including itsregular, outsourced employees and visitors.
Disclosures in relation to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 with respect to Financial Year 2023-24 is as under:
a. Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the financial year - Nil
b. Number of complaints filed during the financial year - Nil
c. Number of complaints disposed of during the financial year - Nil
d. Number of complaints pending as on end of the financial year - Nil
Your Company has distinct and efficient Internal Control System in place. It has a clearlydefined organizational structure, manuals and standard operating procedures for its businessunits and service entities to ensure orderly, ethical and efficient conduct of its business. TheCompany's internal control system ensures efficiency, reliability, c ompleteness of accountingrecords and timely preparation of reliable financial and management information. It also ensurescompliance of all applicable laws and Regulations, optimum utilization and safeguard of theCompany's assets.
Your Company has in place adequate internal financial controls which commensurate with thesize, scale and complexity of its operations. These controls have been assessed during the yearunder review taking into consideration the essential components of internal controls stated inthe Guidance note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting issued by theInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India. Based on the results of such assessments carriedout by the management, no reportable or significant deficiencies, no material weakness in thedesign or operation of any control was observed. Nonetheless, your Company recognizes thatany internal control framework, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations andaccordingly, Regular audits and review processes ensure that such systems are re-enforced onan ongoing basis.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAROF THE COMPANY TO WHICH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THEREPORT:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Companyhave occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relateand the date of this report.
No significant and material order was passed by regulators or courts or tribunals impacting thegoing concern status and company's operations in future.
The Company has no employees, who draws the remunerations in excess of limits specified inRule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014. Disclosure pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required underSection 197(12) of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder is enclosed as 'Annexure D' tothis report.
Risk management is an ongoing process and your Company has established a comprehensiverisk management framework with the vision to integrate risk management with its overallstrategic and operational practices in line with requirements as specified in SEBI ListingRegulations. The primary objective is to ensure sustainable and stable business growthsupported by a structured approach to risk management. The risk management frameworkincludes designing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and constantly improving the riskmanagement procedures for the organization.
The Company is prone to various risks such as technological risks, strategic risks, operationalrisks, health, safety and environmental risks, financial risks as well as compliance & controlrisks. These risks can have a material adverse impact on the implementation of strategy,business performance, results, cash flows and liquidity, stakeholders' value and of course onreputation.
The Company has substantially and materially complied with applicable Secretarial Standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, as amended from time to time.
Your Company has a rich legacy of ethical governance practices many of which wereimplemented by the Company, even before they were mandated by law. Your Company iscommitted to transparency in all its dealings and places high emphasis on business ethics.
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from Practising Company Secretaryregarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under ScheduleV of the Listing Regulations forms part of this Annual Report as " Annexure-E".
The Members of the Board of the Company are afforded many opportunities to familiarisethemselves with the Company, its Management and its operations. The Directors are providedwith all the documents to enable them to have a better understanding of the Company, itsvarious operations and the industry in which it operates.
All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware of their roles and responsibilitiesat the time of their appointment through a formal letter of appointment, which also stipulatesvarious terms and conditions of their engagement.
Executive Directors and Senior Management provide an overview of the operations andfamiliarize the new Non-Executive Directors on matters related to the Company's values andcommitments. They are also introduced to the organization structure, constitution of variouscommittees, board procedures, risk management strategies, etc.
All the details shall be accessible to all the Directors which, inter alia, contains the followinginformation:
• Roles, responsibilities and liabilities of Independent Directors under the Companies Act, 2013
and the Listing Regulations;
• Annual Reports;
• Code of Conduct for Directors;
• Terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Director;
Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the Company imparted variousfamiliarisation programmes for its Directors including periodic review of Investments of theCompany, Regulatory updates, Industry Outlook, Business Strategy at the Board Meetings andchanges with respect to the Companies Act, Taxation and other matters, Listing Regulations,Framework for Related Party Transactions, etc. at the Audit Committee Meetings. The details asrequired under Regulations 46 and 62(1A) of the Listing Regulations are available on thewebsite of your Company at mahan_int@gmail.com
The provisions of section 135(1) of Companies Act 2013 related to Corporate SocialResponsibility is not applicable on the company. Therefore the company has not constituted CSRcommittee.
Further, The Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committeeas it does not fall within purview of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and hence it isnot required to formulate policy on corporate social responsibility.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given declaration/disclosures under section149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations and have confirmed that theyfulfill the independence criteria as specified under section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 ofthe Listing Regulations and have also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance orsituation, which exist or maybe reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their abilityto discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any externalinfluence.
Further, the Board after taking these declarations / disclosures on record and acknowledging theveracity of the same concluded that the Independent Directors are persons of integrity andpossess the relevant expertise and experience to qualify as Independent Directors of theCompany and are Independent of the Management.
No Application against the Company has been filed or is pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy code, 2016; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made orany proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code, 2016 during the year alongwith their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THETIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOANFROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONSTHEREOF:
No such instance of One-time settlement or valuation was done while taking or discharging loanfrom the Banks/Financial Institutions occurred during the year.
During the financial year 2023-24,
• The Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights;
• There was no revision in the Financial Statements;
• The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares;
• The Company is not having any Employee Stock Option Scheme under Section 62(1) of theAct and SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014.
The following are the enclosures attached herewith and forms part of the Director's Report:
a. Annexure A: Annual Secretarial Compliance Report;
b. Annexure B : Secretarial Auditors Report in Form No. MR-3;
c. Annexure C: Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MDAR);
d. Annexure D: Details of personnel/particulars of employees;
e. Annexure E: Corporate Governance Report
f. Annexure F: Certificate of Corporate Governance
g. Annexure G: Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors
h. MD & CFO Certificate
APPRECIATION:
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere thanks to all the stakeholders viz.customers, members, dealers, vendors, distributors, agents, banks and other business partnersfor their patronage and trust reposed in Company for past several years and for their supportand cooperation extended from time-to-time. The Board also places on record its sincereappreciation for the enthusiastic and hardworking employees of the Company who dedicatedlywork round the year and without which it would not have been possible to achieve the all-roundprogress and growth of Company.
For and on the behalf of the Board of Directors,MAHAN INDUSTRIES LIMITEDSd/-
Place: Ahmedabad YOGENDRA KUMAR GUPTA
Date: August 12, 2024 CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIN: 01726701
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1Mr. Lalit Kajorimal Sharma (DIN: 01552487) was ceased to be an Independent Director ofthe Company w.e.f. April 01, 2024.
• 2 Mr. Chanakya Indravadan Shukla (DIN: 02475734) has resigned from the office ofIndependent Director of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2023.
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• 3 Mr. Astik Kalpeshbhai Trivedi (DIN: 10295843) have been appointed as an AdditionalDirector under the category of Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2023and confirmed as Independent Director by the members in the Annual General Meeting heldon September 27, 2023.
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• # Mr. Sunil Prataprai Gurnani (DIN: 10295851) have been appointed as an AdditionalDirector under the category of Executive Director of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2023 andconfirmed as Director by the members in the Annual General Meeting held on September 27,2023. However, after the end of financial year i.e. March 31, 2024, Mr. Sunil PratapraiGurnani (DIN: 10295851) has resigned from the office of Director of the Company w.e.f. July09, 2024.