The Board of Directors (the “Board”) is pleased to present the Fortieth Annual Report of JM Financial Limited (the “Company”)along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
Financial Performance and Appropriations
The standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with the applicable provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) including Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) as specified in Section 133 of the Act,read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and amendments thereof. The standalone and consolidatedfinancial highlights of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025 are summarised below for the ease of referencefor the Members.
Particulars
Consolidated
Standalone
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
Gross income
4,452.83
4,832.16
1,037.27
820.41
Profit before depreciation, amortisation andimpairment expense, finance costs and tax expenses
2,365.57
2,814.78
572.71
426.59
Less: Depreciation, amortisation and impairment expense
63.79
53.03
16.60
10.89
Finance costs
1,304.93
1,561.52
7.01
5.50
Profit before exceptional item and tax
996.85
1,200.23
549.10
410.20
Exceptional item
-
(846.86)
Profit before tax
353.37
Current tax
292.15
339.02
51.10
88.00
Deferred tax
(73.69)
(12.77)
(40.74)
13.63
Tax adjustments of earlier years (net)
6.39
(0.40)
(1.03)
Net Profit after tax but before share in profit ofan associate
772.00
27.52
538.74
309.60
Add: Share in profit of an associate
1.59
3.23
Net Profit after tax and share in profit of an associate
773.59
30.75
Other Comprehensive Income
2.72
0.43
(1.28)
(1.21)
Total Comprehensive Income
776.31
31.18
537.46
308.39
Net Profit Attributable to
Owners of the Company
821.31
409.84
Non-Controlling Interests
(47.72)
(379.09)
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to
824.19
410.58
(47.88)
(379.40)
The following appropriations have been made from the available profits of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
Net Profit
Add: Other Comprehensive Income*
(3.27)
(2.26)
Add: Balance profit brought forward from previous year
4,234.73
4,138.02
1,687.23
1,464.77
Add: Transfer from Stock options outstanding reserve
0.37
0.04
Profit available for appropriations
5,053.14
4,545.64
2,224.69
1,773.16
Less: Appropriations
Dividend pertaining to the previous year paid during theyear
191.12
85.93
Transfer to Statutory reserve - I
35.97
95.44
Transfer to Statutory reserve - II
11.84
7.96
Transfer to Impairment reserve
116.54
Transfer to Debenture redemption reserve
30.53
5.04
Surplus carried to balance sheet
4,783.68
2,033.57
For detailed analysis on financial and business performance of the Company, please refer to Management Discussion andAnalysis Report forming part of this Report.
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The consolidated gross income of the Company stood atH 4,452.83 crore as against H 4,832.16 crore during theprevious year, reflecting a decrease of 8%. The Companyreported a profit before tax of H 996.85 crore, an increaseof 182% over the previous year's profit of H 353.37 crore.The profit after tax doubled to H 821.31 crore fromH 409.84 crore in the previous year. The profit of H 409.84 croreduring the previous year was after taking into consideration anexceptional loss of H 846.86 crore incurred in our distressedcredit business.
The consolidated financials reflect the cumulative performanceof the Company together with its various subsidiaries, associatecompany, partnership firm and association of persons.
On a standalone basis, the Company’s gross income stood atH 1,037.27 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025as compared to H 820.41 crore in the previous year, registeringan increase of 26%. The profit before tax for the financial yearended March 31,2025 increased to H 549.10 crore, reflectinga rise of 34% from H 410.20 crore in the previous year. Theprofit after tax during the year under review increased toH 538.74 crore from H 309.60 crore, registering a growth of74% over the previous year. The increase in the profitabilitywas primarily on account of higher fee income, which grew toH 575.14 crore during the year under review from H 508.24 crorein the previous year, due to rise in deal closures in investmentbanking business. Additionally, higher dividend incomefrom the subsidiaries also contributed significantly withH 183.91 crore as against H 87.18 crore in the previous year.
The standalone and consolidated financial statements, alongwith the relevant documents and audited financial statementsfor each subsidiary, as required under Section 136 of the Act,are available on the website of the Company at https://jmfl.com/investor-relation/financial-results.html.
The Board has not proposed to transfer any amount to thegeneral reserve for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
Enthused with the financial performance of the Company, theBoard has recommended a higher dividend of H 2.70/- perequity share of the face value of H 1/- each (270% of the facevalue) for the financial year 2024-25 as against the dividend ofH 2/- per equity share of H 1/- each (200% of the face value) in
the previous financial year. The payment of dividend is subjectto the approval of Members of the Company at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting (the “AGM”).
If approved, the dividend will be paid to those Memberswhose names appear in the register of members/statementof beneficial ownership as at the close of business hours onFriday, June 13, 2025, being the record date, after deductionof applicable tax at source.
The total dividend pay-out will be H 258.10 crore (as comparedto H 191.12 crore in the previous financial year) which translatesin the pay-out ratio of 31.43% of the consolidated net profitfor the year under review. The same is in accordance withthe Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company. Pursuantto Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (the “SEBI Listing Regulations”), theDividend Distribution Policy is available on the website ofthe Company at https://imfl.com/investor-relations/Policv forDividend Distribution.pdf.
During the year under review, the Company has issued andallotted 2,50,359 equity shares to the Eligible Employeesunder the Employees’ Stock Option Scheme - Series 10 toSeries 17. As a result, the issued, subscribed and paid-up equityshare capital of the Company increased from H 95,55,92,751/-(comprising 95,55,92,751 equity shares of the face value ofH 1/- each) to H 95,58,43,110/- (comprising 95,58,43,110equity shares of the face value of H 1/- each).
The equity shares issued under the Employees’ Stock OptionScheme rank pari-passu with the existing equity sharesof the Company.
During the year under review, the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee of the Board (the “NRC”) at its meeting held onMay 10, 2024, granted an aggregate of 12,90,000 stockoptions to the Eligible Employees under Series 19 of theCompany’s Employees’ Stock Option Scheme (the “ESOS”).Additionally, at its meeting held on May 2, 2025, the NRC hadgranted a further of 2,50,000 stock options to the EligibleEmployees under Series 20 of the ESOS.
The ESOS is in compliance with the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021 (the “SEBI SBEB Regulations”)and applicable SEBI Circulars, issued from time to time.
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditors confirming thatthe scheme has been implemented in accordance with SEBISBEB Regulations, will be placed at the ensuing AGM for anonline inspection by the Members.
The disclosure relating to the ESOS, in line with applicable SEBISBEB Regulations, is uploaded on the Company’s website athttps://jmfl.com/investor-relation/agm-egm.html. Additionally,the relevant disclosures under Ind AS 102 relating to sharebased payments, are included in Note 31 of the notes to thestandalone financial statements and note 45 of the notes tothe consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The Company has 14 subsidiary companies, an associatecompany, a partnership firm and an association ofpersons as below.
Subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries)
1. JM Financial Institutional Securities Limited
2. JM Financial Services Limited (Material Subsidiaryof the Company)
3. JM Financial Properties and Holdings Limited
4. Infinite India Investment Management Limited
5. JM Financial Commtrade Limited
6. CR Retail Malls (India) Limited
7. JM Financial Products Limited (Material Subsidiaryof the Company)*
8. JM Financial Credit Solutions Limited (MaterialSubsidiary of the Company)*
9. JM Financial Home Loans Limited
10. JM Financial Asset Management Limited
11. JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited*
12. JM Financial Overseas Holdings Private Limited (Mauritius)
13. JM Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
14. JM Financial Securities, Inc. (United States of America)
* Includes trusts where there is a controlling interest/significant influence.
Associate Company
JM Financial Trustee Company Private LimitedPartnership FirmAstute InvestmentsAssociation of Persons
ARB Maestro
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company subscribedto 35,73,66,435 equity shares of the face value of H 10/- each,at an issue price of H 15/- per share of JM Financial AssetReconstruction Company Limited (“JMFARC”) issued by iton rights basis for a total consideration of H 536 crore. Postthe allotment of these shares by JMFARC, the Company’sshareholding in JMFARC increased from 53.62% to 71.79%.
As reported earlier, the Company, post receipt of regulatoryapprovals, has acquired an aggregate of 13,84,087 equityshares of JM Financial Credit Solutions Limited (“JMFCSL”)from INH Mauritius 1 (“INH”), for a total consideration ofH 1,460 crore, thereby increasing the Company’s equity stakefrom 46.68% to 95.64% upon consummation of all tranches.Additionally, in accordance with the required approvals, theCompany also sold its entire shareholding representing 71.79%equity stake in JMFARC to JMFCSL for a total consideration ofH 856 crore. Post acquisition of 71.79% equity stake inJMFARC, JMFCSL became the sponsor of JMFARC in placeof the Company and currently it holds 81.77% including itsexisting holding of 9.98%.
Additionally, the Company acquired 38,955 equity sharesrepresenting 1.38% equity stake from another shareholder ofJMFCSL in March 2025 for a total consideration of H 41 crore,thereby increasing its total equity stake in JMFCSL to 97.02%.
With the aforesaid consummation of the transactions, theCompany has successfully consolidated the distressed creditbusiness under its wholesale debt syndication platform viz.,JMFCSL, leveraging the experience of its talent pool throughdifferent economic cycles to achieve higher risk adjustedreturns. The Group’s established expertise and relationshipsin the wholesale and distressed credit businesses will enablea strategic pivot from an on-balance sheet business model toa diversified originate to distribute/syndication model acrossasset classes. Post-transaction, the Company’s increasedownership in JMFCSL to 97.02% has enhanced its share inconsolidated profits and provides greater control over capitalallocation and profit distribution.
In March 2025, the Board of Directors approved the transferof Private Wealth business to JM Financial Services Limited(“JMFSL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,through a Business Transfer Agreement on a going concernbasis by means of a slump sale, effective from April 1, 2025.This transfer aims to integrate the Private Wealth business withJMFSL’s existing businesses and enhancing service synergies,
streamlining operations and strengthening the overall clientvalue proposition.
Further, in March 2025, the Company has subscribed to2,82,59,725 partly paid up equity shares of the face value ofH 10/- each at an issue price of H 21/- per share issued by JMFinancial Asset Management Limited (“JMFAMC”) on rightsbasis, where the Company has paid 50% of the issue pricetowards application money amounting to H 30 crore.
A comprehensive report on the performance and financialposition of each of the subsidiaries and associate company isincluded in the consolidated financial statements. Additionally,a statement containing the salient features of the financialstatements of the subsidiaries and associate company isprovided in Form AOC-1, which forms part of the AnnualReport for the financial year 2024-25.
The policy for determining material subsidiary is availableon the website of the Company at https://jmfl.com/investor-relations/Policy on Material Subsidiaries.pdf.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company including itssubsidiaries received several prestigious awards and honours,reflecting excellence across various domains as below.
FinanceAsiaAward 2024
(April 2024)
JM Financial Limited won the Best ECMHouse - Domestic (India) award.
JM Financial Limited was Highly Commendedfor Best Investment Bank - Domestic (India).
Transformance
JM Financial Limited was awarded the
Forums 3rd M&A
Platinum Award for Best M&A Advisory Firm.
Conclave &
Awards
(June 2024)
The CSR Journal
JM Financial received the 1st Runner up
Excellence Awards
award in the category - Agriculture and
2024
Rural Development for its Integrated Village
(September 2024)
Development Project.
Best Performers
JM Financial Institutional Securities Limited
in OTB Segment
was honoured as one of the BSE’s Best
Diwali 2024
Performers in Offer to Buy (OTB) Segment
(November 2024)
Diwali 2024.
Jomboy’s WOW
JM Financial Group was recognized for
Workplace Award
fostering an outstanding workplace culture,
2025
earning Jombay’s WOW Workplace Award.
(February 2025)
The Company and following companies in the Group receivedthe prestigious Great Place to Work-Certified™ designation,reinforcing the Groups’ commitment to fostering a positiveand engaging work environment.
Great Place
- JM Financial Limited (including Private Wealth)
to Work-CertifiedTM
- JM Financial Services Limited (including BlinkX)
- JM Financial Home Loans Limited
(February
- JM Financial Products Limited
2025)
- JM Financial Asset Management Limited
As on March 31,2025, the Board of the Company comprisedeight (8) Directors, of which there were five (5) independentdirectors including one (1) woman independent director, two (2)executive directors (MDs) and one (1) non-executive director.
Independent Director(s) (IDs)
Executive Director(s) (MDs)
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (NED)
In accordance with the applicable provisions of Section152 of the Act, Mr. Nimesh Kampani (DIN: 00009071), anon-executive non-independent director, being the longestin office since his last appointment, retires by rotation at theensuing AGM of the Company. Being eligible, Mr. Kampanihas offered himself for re-appointment as a director.
Further, in terms of Regulation 17(1 A) of SEBI ListingRegulations a special resolution for re-appointment ofMr. Kampani as non-executive director, along with the requisitedetails, forms part of the Notice of ensuing AGM.
Mr. Adi Patel (DIN: 02307863) was re-designated from JointManaging Director to Managing Director effective fromApril 1, 2024. Subsequently, based on the recommendationof the NRC and the Board, the Members of the Company,
through Postal Ballot process, approved his re-appointmentas Managing Director for a further term of three (3) years,effective from October 1,2024 until September 30, 2027.
Additionally, through the above Postal Ballot process inNovember 2024, the Members also approved:
(a) the appointment of Mr. Vishal Kampani (DIN: 00009079),a Non-Executive Vice Chairman, as Managing Directorfor a term of five (5) years from October 1, 2024 toSeptember 30, 2029, who is also liable to retire byrotation. With this appointment, Mr. Kampani is theVice Chairman and Managing Director; and
(b) the re-appointment of Mr. P S Jayakumar (DIN: 01173236)as an independent director of the Company for a secondconsecutive term of five (5) years with effect fromJuly 30, 2025 including and up to July 29, 2030.
Mr. Hariharan Ramamurthi Aiyar (DIN: 01374306) has joinedthe Board of the Company as an additional director, designatedas non-executive, non-independent director. His appointmentis effective from May 12, 2025 and he holds office up to thedate of the ensuing AGM, subject to approval of the Membersof the Company.
Ms. Jagi Mangat Panda (DIN: 00304690) ceased to be anindependent director of the Company with effect from closeof business hours on March 30, 2025 upon completionof her second term pursuant to Section 149(11) of theAct. Consequently, Ms. Panda has also ceased to be theChairperson of stakeholders’ relationship committee anda member of nomination and remuneration committee,corporate social responsibility committee and allotmentcommittee of the Board. The Board placed on record its deepappreciation for the commitment, expertise and guidanceprovided by Ms. Panda during her tenure as an independentdirector of the Company.
None of the Directors is disqualified from holding the officeunder Section 164 of the Act or any other applicable law. TheCompany has obtained a certificate from Shroff Negandhi andAssociates LLP, Company Secretaries, confirming that none ofthe directors on the Board of the Company has been debarredor disqualified from being appointed or continuing as directorsof companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of India/Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) or any such statutoryauthorities as on March 31,2025. A copy of the said certificateis forming part of the Report on Corporate Governance, whichforms part of this Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the following persons are the KeyManagerial Personnel (“KMP”) of the Company in accordancewith the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act readwith the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
1. Mr. Vishal Kampani - Vice Chairman and Managing Director
2. Mr. Adi Patel - Managing Director
3. Mr. Nishit Shah - Chief Financial Officer
4. Mr. Hemant Pandya - Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer (with effect from July 1,2024)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act andSEBI Listing Regulations, the independent directors of theCompany have submitted the requisite declaration, confirmingthat each of them meets the criteria of independence asprescribed under the Act read with rules made thereunder andSEBI Listing Regulations. They have also confirmed that theycontinue to comply with the code of conduct laid down underSchedule IV of the Act.
Further, in accordance with Regulation 25(8) of SEBI ListingRegulations, the independent directors have confirmed thatthey are not aware of any circumstance or situation whichexists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair orimpact their ability to discharge their duties independently.
In terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of theCompanies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014, the independent directors have also confirmed that theyhave registered themselves with the databank maintainedby the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (“IICA”) and thesaid registration is renewed and is active. Additionally, theyhave complied with the applicable requirements of the onlineproficiency self-assessment test conducted by the IICA.
Accordingly, based on the said declarations and afterreviewing and verifying its veracity, the Board is of the opinionthat the independent directors are persons of integrity,possess relevant expertise, experience, proficiency, fulfil theconditions of independence specified in the Act and SEBIListing Regulations and are independent of the managementof the Company.
There has been no change in the circumstances affectingtheir status as independent directors of the Company. Duringthe financial year 2024-25, the independent directors had nopecuniary relationships or transactions with the Company,except as disclosed in the Report on Corporate Governancewhich forms part of this Report.
The Company has adopted the Code of Conduct for itsDirectors and Senior Management Personnel (the “Code ofConduct”) in accordance with applicable provisions of theAct and SEBI Listing Regulations. All the Board Members andSenior Management Personnel of the Company have affirmedcompliance with the Code of Conduct.
Seven (7) Board meetings were held during the financialyear 2024-25. The maximum interval between two meetingsdid not exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Act andSEBI Listing Regulations. For further details, including thenumber of meetings held during the year and attendance ofthe Directors thereat, please refer to the Report on CorporateGovernance, which forms part of this Report.
The Board has constituted the following Committees tooversee various aspects of governance and operations.
1. Audit Committee;
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
4. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee;
5. Risk Management and Environmental Social andGovernance Committee; and
6. Allotment Committee.
A detailed overview of the composition, terms of reference,meetings held and attendance of members are provided inthe Report on Corporate Governance, which forms partof this Report. The composition and terms of referenceof all the Committees of the Board of the Company are inaccordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and SEBIListing Regulations.
The Company recognises and values the importance of adiverse culture on its Board, believing that well-balanced
composition enhances decision making by leveraging differentskills, qualifications, professional experience and genderdiversity. A diverse Board fosters innovation, accountabilityand strategic insight, contributing to the Company’slong-term success.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Actand Regulation 19(4) of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Companyhas adopted the policies on ‘Selection and Appointment ofDirectors’ and ‘Performance Evaluation and Remuneration ofthe Directors’.
Both these policies are available on the website ofthe Company at https://imfl.com/investor-relations/Policv onSelection and Appointment of Directors.pdf and https://imfl.com/investor-relations/Policy on Performance Evaluationand Remuneration of the Directors.pdf.
The salient features of the policy on Performance Evaluationand Remuneration of the Directors along with the details ofremuneration and other matters have been disclosed at lengthin the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms partof this Report.
The annual evaluation process of the Board of Directors, theCommittees thereof and individual directors was conductedin accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI ListingRegulations. The structured questionnaires used for assessingthe performance of Board and its Committees were framed inaccordance with the Policy on Performance Evaluation andRemuneration of the Directors.
The evaluation process focused on various aspects ofthe Board and Committees’ functioning including theircomposition, experience, competencies, performance ofspecific duties, obligations, governance issues, attendanceand contribution of individual directors and exercise ofindependent judgement.
The questionnaires were circulated online through a securedapplication. The responses provided by the Directors andrecommendations made by them were reviewed and discussedby the NRC and the Board at their respective meetings.
Additionally, a meeting of the independent directors ofthe Company was held on March 27, 2025 without thepresence of non-independent directors and members of theManagement. During this meeting, the independent directorsreviewed the performance of non-independent directors, theChairman and various Committees of the Board. They alsoassessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of
information between the Management and the Board, whileevaluating progress on the recommendations made duringthe previous year.
The independent directors expressed their satisfactionregarding the overall functioning of the Board and itsCommittees for the financial year 2024-25.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of theAct with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement, theDirectors hereby state and confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and that nomaterial departure has been made in following the same;
b) appropriate accounting policies have been selectedand applied consistently and judgements and estimatesmade are reasonable and prudent so as to give a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at theend of the financial year and of the profit of the Companyfor that period;
c) proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions ofAct have been taken for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting frauds andother irregularities;
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on agoing concern basis;
e) internal financial controls to be followed by the Companyhad been laid down and such internal financial controlsare adequate and operating effectively; and
f) proper systems have been devised to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that suchsystems are adequate and operating effectively.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Members of theCompany at the Thirty-ninth AGM held on August 6, 2024had approved the appointment of KKC & Associates LLP,Chartered Accountants, (Firm registration no. 105146W/W100621) (the “KKC”) as the Statutory Auditors of theCompany, for a period of five (5) consecutive years from theconclusion of the Thirty-ninth AGM until the conclusion of theForty-fourth AGM to be held in the financial year 2029-30.KKC have accordingly conducted the statutory audit of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25.
The Auditor’s Report both on standalone and consolidatedannual financial statements of the Company for the financialyear ended March 31,2025, forms part of the Annual Report.The said reports were issued by the Statutory Auditors with anunmodified opinion and does not contain any qualifications,reservations or adverse remarks. During the year underreview, the Auditors have not reported any incidents of fraudto the audit committee under Section 143(12) of the Act.The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditor’s Reportare self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any furtherexplanation and comments.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, read with theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Board, based on therecommendation of the audit committee, had appointedShroff Negandhi and Associates LLP, Company Secretaries(Firm Registration Number: L2022MH012100) as theSecretarial Auditors of the Company to conduct audit of thesecretarial records for the financial year ended March 31,2025.The secretarial audit report is annexed as Annexure I andforms part of this Report.
There are no observations, reservations, qualifications oradverse remark or disclaimer made in the secretarial auditreport. The Secretarial Auditors have not reported any fraudunder Section 143(12) of the Act.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations,the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report of the Companyas issued by Shroff Negandhi and Associates LLP, will besubmitted to the stock exchanges within the statutory timelines.
In compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI ListingRegulations and Section 204 of the Act, the Board at itsmeeting held on May 12, 2025, based on recommendation ofthe audit committee, has approved the appointment of ShroffNegandhi and Associates LLP, Company Secretaries, a peerreviewed firm (Firm Registration Number: L2022MH012100)as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of fiveconsecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26till financial year 2029-30, subject to approval of the Membersat the ensuing AGM.
Shroff Negandhi and Associates LLP have given their consentand confirmed that they are not disqualified from beingappointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company andsatisfy the eligibility criteria.
The Company has complied with the applicable provisionsof Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India and as notified by the MCA.
The Board, based on the recommendation of audit committee,appointed Aneja Associates, Chartered Accountants, asthe Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year2024-25 in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act,the Board has constituted the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee (the “CSR Committee”). Brief terms of reference,details of meetings held and attendance thereat, are providedin the Report on Corporate Governance forming partof this Report.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has spentH 4.88 crore towards the CSR project - JM Financial ShikshaSamarthan from the annual action plan for the financial year2024-25. Additionally, an amount of H 0.85 crore was spenttowards the ongoing CSR project -Shri Vardhman Nidan Sevafrom the annual action plan for the financial year 2022-23. Theaforesaid CSR projects were in accordance with the activitiesspecified under Schedule VII to the Act. Brief overview of thesame is available on the website of the Company at https://jmfl.com/giving-csr/projects.
The Report on CSR activities as mandated under theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014 is annexed as Annexure II and forms an integral partof this Report.
The CSR Policy outlines the activities that can be undertaken orsupported by the Company within the applicable provisions ofthe Act ensuring the alignment with sustainable developmentgoals and principles. Apart from the composition requirementsof the CSR Committee, the CSR Policy, inter alia, sets forthkey parameters, including.
• Criteria for project and area selection;
• Annual budget allocation;
• Execution and implementation modalities;
• Monitoring mechanisms for CSR initiatives; and
• Formulation of an annual action plan.
The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://imfl.com/investor-relations/CSR Policv.pdf.
The Chief Financial Officer has certified that the fundsdisbursed basis the annual action plan for the financial year2024-25 have been utilised for the purpose and in the manneras approved by the Board.
Risk Management is an integral part to the Company’sstrategy for achieving the long-term goals. The Company andits subsidiaries are exposed to various internal and externalrisks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk,credit risk, operational risk, regulatory & compliance risk,reputational risk, business continuity risk, risk emanatingfrom cyber security, legal risk, competition risk and third partyrisks, among others. To effectively address these challenges,the Company has established a comprehensive riskmanagement policy to identify, assess, evaluate, mitigate andmanage the risks that are encountered during the conduct ofbusiness activities, which may pose significant loss or threatto the Company.
The Risk Management and Environmental Social andGovernance Committee (the “RM and ESG Committee”) ofthe Board is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeingthe risk management process in the Company apart frommonitoring activities relating to Environmental, Social andGovernance (“ESG”). In addition to reviewing cyber securityfunctions and assessing various risks, the Committee ensuresthat identified risks are aligned with the organisation’s strategyand that the appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. Theaudit committee provides additional oversight in the area offinancial risks and internal controls.
During the financial year 2024-25, RM and ESG Committeefocused on reviewing of risks and mitigations action/measures related to cyber security, data privacy and businesscontinuity plan. Additionally, the Committee introduced thevision and mission statements within the ESG Frameworkand Principles of Business Conduct. This initiative aims tostrengthen governance practices and foster an ESG-drivencorporate culture.
Further details regarding the development and implementationof Risk Management Policy have been covered at length inthe Management Discussion and Analysis Report which formspart of this Report.
The Company has in place adequate and effective internalfinancial controls with reference to the Financial Statementscommensurate with the size, scale and complexity ofits operations.
The Board has adopted accounting policies which arein accordance with Section 133 of the Act read with theCompanies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015.
The internal financial control system of the Company issupplemented with internal audits, regular reviews bythe management and checks by external auditors. Thesemechanisms provide reasonable assurance in respectof financial and operational information, compliancewith applicable statutes, safeguarding of assets of theCompany, prevention and detection of frauds, accuracyand completeness of accounting records and adherence toCompany’s policies.
The audit committee actively reviews the adequacy andeffectiveness of the internal control systems and is regularlyupdated on the internal audit findings and corrective actions.Additionally, the Statutory Auditors and the Internal Auditorsof the Company have also provided their confirmation that theinternal financial controls framework is operating effectively.
The Company tracks all amendments in the AccountingStandards and makes changes to the underlying systems,processes and financial controls to ensure adherence tothe same. During the financial year, no material or seriousobservations have been highlighted for inefficiency orinadequacy of such controls.
Further details regarding the adequacy of internal financialcontrols are given at length in the Management Discussionand Analysis Report which forms part of this Report.
There were no outstanding deposits within the meaningof Sections 73 and 74 of the Act read with the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, as amended, at theend of financial year 2024-25 or the previous financial year.
Further, the Company has not accepted any deposits frompublic falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Act, readwith the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014during the financial year 2024-25.
Except as otherwise stated in this Report, there have beenno material changes and commitments affecting the financialposition of the Company which have occurred between theend of the financial year to which the financial statementsrelate and the date of this Report.
During the financial year 2024-25, there has been no changein the nature of the Company’s business.
As previously stated in this report, the Company has transferredits Private Wealth business to JM Financial Services Limited(“JMFSL”), a wholly owned subsidiary, through a BusinessTransfer Agreement on a going concern basis via a slump sale,effective April 1,2025. This strategic move aimed to integratethe Private Wealth business with JMFSL’s existing operationsto enhance service synergies, streamline operations andstrengthen the overall client value proposition.
Since this transaction was conducted between the Companyand its wholly owned subsidiary, there is no impact on aconsolidated basis.
During the financial year 2024-25, there were no significantor material orders passed by regulators, courts, ortribunals impacting the going concern status or operationsof the Company.
Having said the above, we report that SEBI had issued anInterim Order on March 7, 2024, followed by the ConfirmatoryOrder passed on June 20, 2024. The Orders imposedrestrictions on the Company from undertaking new mandatesas a lead manager for public issues of debt securities untilMarch 31, 2025, or such other date as specified by SEBI.The Confirmatory Order has clarified that this restriction islimited to debt securities and does not impact other businessactivities, including equity-related mandates. The Companyhas adhered to the order and pursued appropriate regulatoryrecourse as per the applicable Regulations of SEBI.
Additionally, the Company, in the ordinary course of itsbusiness, had received certain administrative communicationsfrom SEBI, including warning letters related to operationalmatters. These communications do not have a material impact
on the Company's operations and have been duly addressedand reported to the stock exchanges. The Company remainscommitted to maintaining strong regulatory complianceframework and has taken necessary actions to resolve theissues effectively.
The Report on Corporate Governance for the financial year2024-25 along with a certificate from the Secretarial Auditorsof the Company certifying compliance with the conditionsof Corporate Governance as stipulated in the SEBI ListingRegulations forms part of this Annual Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financialyear under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of theSEBI Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section,forming part of this Report.
In compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Company’s BRSR forms part of thisReport describing initiatives taken by the Company from anenvironmental, social and governance perspective.
The ratio of remuneration of each Director to the medianemployees’ remuneration as per Section 197(12) of the Actread with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, (the“Rules”) as amended, is disclosed in Annexure III, appendedto this Report.
In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report is beingsent to the Members, excluding the information regardingemployee remuneration as required pursuant to Rule 5(2) andRule 5(3) of the said Rules. Any member desirous of obtainingsuch information may write to the Company Secretary atecommunication@jmfl.com and the same will be furnishedon such request.
Details of the loans, guarantees and investments, as requiredunder Section 186 of the Act and Schedule V to SEBI ListingRegulations, are given in note 37 of notes to the StandaloneFinancial Statements of the Company.
Details of the credit ratings obtained by the Company arementioned in the General Shareholders’ Information whichforms part of the Report on Corporate Governance.
Details of unclaimed dividends and equity shares transferredto the IEPF and IEPF Authority is mentioned in the GeneralShareholders’ Information which forms a part of the Report onCorporate Governance.
Mr. Hemant Pandya, the Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer of the Company is designated as the Nodal Officerunder the provisions of IEPF. His contact details can beaccessed on the website of the Company at https://jmfl.com/shareholder-corner/contact-details.
In accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, theCompany has adopted a Policy on Dealing with Related PartyTransactions, which is available on its website at https://jmfl.com/investor-relations/Policy on Dealing with RelatedParty Transactions.pdf. The audit committee annually reviewsthis Policy to ensure its effectiveness.
All the related party transactions were placed before the auditcommittee for its review on a quarterly basis. An omnibusapproval of the audit committee had been obtained for therelated party transactions which were repetitive in nature.Further, as per applicable provisions of the SEBI ListingRegulations, necessary approvals of the Members of theCompany are also sought for the material related partytransactions proposed to be entered with the related parties.
The particulars of material contracts or arrangements withrelated parties which fall within the purview of Section 188(1)of the Act, are mentioned in Form AOC - 2 appended to thisReport as Annexure IV.
The related party transactions as required under Ind AS - 24are reported in note 37 of notes to the Standalone FinancialStatements and note 42 of notes to the Consolidated FinancialStatements of the Company.
The Company in terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI ListingRegulations, submits the disclosures of related partytransactions on a consolidated basis to the stock exchangeswithin the stipulated time. The said disclosures are availableon the website of the Company at https://jmfl.com/investor-relation/Disclosures-of-related-party-transactions.html.
Acknowledgements
The Board members express their sincere gratitude to theSecurities and Exchange Board of India, Reserve Bank ofIndia, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies,National Housing Bank, Real Estate Regulatory Authority,Competition Commission of India, Registrar and TransferAgent, Stock Exchanges, Commodity Exchanges, NationalSecurities Depository Limited, Central Depository Services(India) Limited, Credit Rating Agencies, Auditors, customers,vendors, investors, banks, financial institutions, businessassociates, shareholders and all other stakeholders for theirunwavering support and co-operation.
The Board also acknowledges the valuable support andco-operation extended by the Government of India,State Governments, Overseas Regulatory Authorities andtheir agencies.
In compliance with Section 134(3)(a) and 92(3) of theAct, the Annual Return of the Company for the financiayear 2024-25 is available on the Company’s website at https:/,jmfl.com/investor-relation/agm-egm.html.
The operations of the Company are not energy intensive noido they require adoption of specific technology and henceinformation in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read withthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to theCompany. The Company has, however, implemented variousenergy conservation measures across all its functions whichare highlighted in the BRSR forming part of this Report.
During the financial year 2024-25, the total foreign exchangeearnings of the Company were H 19.09 crore and the totaforeign exchange outgo was H 1.07 crore.
The details of the transactions in foreign exchange areprovided in notes 40 and 41 of notes to the StandaloneFinancial Statements.
The Company has adopted ‘Whistle Blower Policy’ foidirectors, employees or any other person who avails themechanism framed under this policy to report concerns abouunethical behaviour. The Policy provides a mechanism, whichensures adequate safeguards to such persons from anyvictimisation on raising concerns of any violations of legal oregulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of anyfinancial statements and reports, and so on. The concernedpersons (Whistle Blowers) also have direct access to thechairman of the audit committee.
Details of vigil/whistle blower mechanism are included in theReport on Corporate Governance, forming part of this ReportThe Policy is available on the website of the Company ahttps://imfl.com/investor-relations/Whistle Blower Policv.pdf
In addition to above, during the year, the Company has alscobtained annual affirmation from its employees stating thathey have read and understood the policy of the said Company
During the financial year 2024-25, no complaints under thismechanism have been reported.
The maintenance of cost records as specified under Section148 of the Act is not applicable to the Company.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassmentat the workplace and has a policy in place and constitutedInternal Committee to deal with complaints relating tosexual harassment at workplace in compliance with theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH”) and rulesmade thereunder. All employees (permanent, contractual,temporary and trainees) are covered under this Policy. ThePolicy has been widely communicated internally and is placedon the Company’s intranet portal. The quarterly report on thecomplaints, if any, is placed before the Board for its review.
To ensure that all the employees are sensitised regardingissues of sexual harassment, the Company conducts anonline POSH Training through the internal e-learning platformand knowledge community sessions.
During the financial year 2024-25, no complaints were receivedfrom any of the employees of the Company, under this Policy.
The certificate received from Mr. Vishal Kampani, Vice Chairmanand Managing Director, Mr. Adi Patel, Managing Directorand Mr. Nishit Shah, Chief Financial Officer with respect tothe financial statements and other matters as required underPart B of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations formspart of the Report on Corporate Governance, forming partof this Report.
The Company has not issued equity shares with differentialrights as to dividend, voting or otherwise. Additionally,the Company has not issued any sweat equity sharesduring the year.
Further, the Company has no pending or ongoing proceedingsunder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and hasnot entered into any one-time settlement with any Bank orFinancial Institution.
The Board also takes this opportunity to place on recordits deep appreciation for the dedication, commitment andexemplary efforts of the employees at all levels, whosevaluable contribution and dedication continue to drive theCompany’s success.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsNimesh Kampani
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Date: May 12, 2025 DIN: 00009071