Your Company’s Directors are pleased to present the 31st Annual Report of theCompany, along with Audited Accounts, for the financial year ended 31-03-2024.
Sr. No
Particulars
For the Period
2023-2024
2022-2023
1.
Income / (Loss) from operation
0.00
-
2.
Other Income
3,200.00
3.
Total Income / (Loss)
4.
Total Expenditure
49,79,464.00
10,74,118.00
5.
Profit / (loss) before depreciationand taxation
(49,79,464.00)
(10,70,918.00)
6.
Depreciation
7.
Profit / (Loss) before Tax
8.
Net Profit / (loss) after Taxes
During year under review there has been no revision of financial statement in therelevant financial year.
The details of authorized and paid-up equity shares of the Company are as follows:
(Amount in INR)
As at
31/03/2024
31/03/2023
Authorized Capital
50,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each
5,00,00,000
Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital
45,35,500 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each fullypaid up
4,53,55,000
Total
In the absence of any profit during the year, directors are unable to recommend anydividend.
The company did not transfer any amounts to General Reserve during the year.
The company generate no revenue and has loss after tax of INR 49,79,464.00 ascompared to loss of INR 10,70,918.00 in the previous year.
Your Company is undertaking active efforts towards accelerating the growth speedand is optimistic about better performance in the future.
It is reported that no material events were reported which could The Company hasentered into the revocation of suspension of the company and its taking all the stepsto follow all the compliance related with the revocation.
The Company is not having any subsidiary or an associate company.
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of directors, to thebest of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31-03-2024, theapplicable accounting standards read with requirements set out underSchedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no materialdepartures from the same.
(b) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable andprudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as at March 31,2024 and of the loss of the Company for the yearended on that date.
(c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance ofadequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities.
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a ‘going concern’ basis.
(e) Boards of Directors laid down Internal Financial Control System proceduresand are adequate and operating effectively.
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with theprovisions of all applicable laws and that such system are adequate andoperating effectively.
(a) Mr. Rajesh Shrinivas Daga being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment.
The Board of Directors of the company consists of 4 Directors, and all are havingrich experience in various business fields.
During the Financial Year 2023-2024, Six Board Meetings were held. The Maximumtime gap between any two consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors of theCompany was not more than One Hundred and Twenty Days (120 days).
The Last Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on 30th September2023 at 11.00 a.m.
The following Table gives details of directors, attendance of Directors at the boardmeeting and at the last annual general meeting, number of membership held bydirectors in the various board/ committee.
Name ofDirector
Category
No. ofDirectorshipheld inother
Companies1
CommitteeMembership inother Companies(member/Chairman)
No. of
Board
Meeting
attended
during
the year
Last
AGM
Attended
Rajesh
Daga
Executive,
Non¬
Independent
01
NIL
06
Yes
Jeetmal
Asawa
02
Rashmi
Bihani
Executive
Ghanshyam
Biyani
Notes1: excludes directorship held in Private Limited Companies, foreign companiesand companies under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, trust and alternatedirectorship as per Regulation 27 of the Securities Exchange Board of India (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirmingthat they satisfy the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of theAct and the SEBI Regulations.
(a) In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015 and Companies Act, 2013, the Company is having an AuditCommittee comprising of Independent Directors. The Audit Committee acts inaccordance with the terms of reference specified from time to time by the Board.
(b) The Audit Committee consists of three directors.
The brief description of terms of reference of the audit committee is oversee theCompany’s Financial reporting system and disclosure of financial information, toreview report of statutory auditor and to ensure adequate follow up action andreviewing compliance with accounting standards.
The Audit Committee has adequate powers to carry out its functions as perSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations And DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Audit Committee has held 4 meeting during the financial year 2023-2024
Name of the members
Designation
Audit CommitteeMeeting Held
Meetings
1. Ghanshyam Biyani
Chairman
4
2. Jeetmal Asawa
Member
3. Rashmi Bihani
In compliance with Section 178 of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Boardhas constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”). The Board ofDirectors has constituted a Remuneration Committee for the purpose of decidingappointment/ re-appointment of Managing Directors/ Whole Time Directors etc andremuneration and compensation payable to them.
Composition, Meetings and Attendance of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee are as follows:
1. Rashmi Bihani
1
3. Ghanshyam Biyani
As company is running in losses NRC decided not to pay any remuneration andsitting fees to the directors’ of the company.
The Board constituted a Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee. TheCommittee consists of three Directors, Ms. Rashmi Bihani, Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director is head of this Committee. Other two namely Mr. RajeshDaga and Mr. Jeetmal Asawa are members of the Committee.
The Committee meets at regular intervals to consider, interalia, shareholders’complaints if any received like non/delay in, transfer of shares, non-receipt ofbalance-sheet, etc to the satisfaction of complainants. The committee overseasthe performance of the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent and also deals withthe matters relating to approval of transfer/transmission/subdivision andconsolidation of shares certificate, issue of duplicate share certificates,dematerialization and rematerilasation of shares etc.
During the year No letters/queries received from shareholders. At the end offinancial year there are no any queries pending for compliance.
All Resolutions are generally passed by way of show of hands. No Resolution wasput though postal Ballot last year.
Location and time where the last three Annual general meeting were held aregiven below;
Financial Year
Date
Location
Time
2020-2021
30.09.2021
A-41 Nandjyot Indl.Estate,A.K.Road, Sakinaka,Andheri (E), Mumbai -400072
11.00 AM
2021-2022
24.09.2022
30.09.2023
Company has maintained adequate internal financial control with reference tofinancial statements as per Rule 8(5)(viii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
M/s RDB & Associates, Chartered Accountants, AHMEDNAGAR (FRN/M. No.0135005W), Statutory Auditors of the Company, holds office until the conclusion of theforthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The Directors of the Company recommend appointing. Chartered Accountants,AHMEDNAGAR RDB & ASSOCIATES, (FRN/M. No. 0135005W) as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) till the conclusion of AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027
The auditors’ report contains qualifications which are as follows:
The company suspended on Bombay Stock Exchange since long time due to penalreasons. Company is trying for revocation suspension
A provision has been made in the books of account in respect of fees and penaltieswhich may be levied on the Company for aforesaid non-compliances. Any fees andpenalties that may be levied by the Stock Exchange or SEBI for such noncompliances cannot presently be determined.
Except for the indeterminate effects of the matter described in above paragraph, theaccompanying financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with theaccounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31-03-2024, and its profit and its cash flows for the year ended onthat date.
The board has appointed Mr. Niklesh Lad, Practicing Company Secretary to conductSecretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report isannexed and is integral part of the annual report. There is no adverse opinion in thisreport but have a qualified opinion made by the auditor.
The Company has failed to comply with the listing norms, on account of which thecompany has been suspended on Bombay Stock Exchange since long.
Board of Directors already paid penalty in the month of April which is levied by theSEBI. Further board of directors are coordinating with BSE for revocation ofsuspension and also in process to comply any other requirements as required withthe help of professional experts.
The board of directors of the Company has framed and implemented a riskmanagement policy. The boards of directors are also responsible for reviewing therisk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness and oversight in the area offinancial risks and controls. Major risks identified by the businesses and functionsare systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year ended31st March, 2024 were on an arm’s length basis and were in the ordinary course ofbusiness. Therefore, the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 werenot attracted. Further, there are no materially significant related party transactionsduring the year under review made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, orother designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of theCompany at large. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required.
There is no materially significant transaction made by the Company with itsPromoters, Directors or the Management or the irrelative etc., which have potentialconflict with the interest of the Company at large.
The Company has abided with section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 for loan andinvestment made by the company. Refer Annexure-I for detail.
As provided under section 92(3) of the Act, the extract of annual return is given inAnnexure II in the prescribed Form MGT-9, which forms part of this report.
As on 31st March, 2024 the provisions of Section 197 read with Rule 5 (1) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 isnot applicable to the Company.
None of the top ten employees in term of remuneration have drawn remuneration inthe year.
During the year, the Company has not accepted any deposits under the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has nothing to report in respect of information on conservation ofenergy and technology absorption as required under Section 134 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
The Company has not earned and spent any Foreign Exchange during the FinancialYear 2023-23.
1. Industry structure & developments:--
We are finance & Investment Company and main business activity is grantingof loans & advances and investing/dealing in shares & securities. Apotentiality of development is very high as capital market & money marketsector of economy is very bigger.
2. Opportunities & threats:--
Capital market is very much uncertain as well as financing is also riskybusiness. At the same time there is a great opportunity of earning goodprofitability also. In short more profit more the risk slogan is perfectlyassociated for finance & capital market business
3. Segment wise performance:--
The whole work of the company is performed in only one segment. Furtherdetails Mentioned in notes no.24 of the Financial Statement
4. Outlook:--
The capital market & money market performance is depending upon thecredit policy, government stability, industrial development & piece,international trends, etc.
5. Risk & concern:--
Capital market & money market is more risk-prone & concern should alsobeen given to industrial development which depends upon the demand ofproducts, availability of funds in market etc.
6. Internal control system & their adequacy:--
Internal control system of the company is adequate and in commensuratewith the size of the company and the nature of its business.
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position ofthe company have taken place between the end of the financial year of the Companyto which financial statements relate and the date of report.
The Company being registered as a Non-Banking Financial Institution on 20th April,1998 In terms of the provisions of Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting orHolding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007. YourCompany is categorized as a Non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company.The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the yearpursuant to the provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015, the company has implemented a system of evaluatingperformance of the Board of Directors and of its Committees and individual directorson the basis of evaluation criteria suggested by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee. Accordingly, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its performanceafter taking into consideration various performance related aspects of the Board’sfunctioning, composition of the Board and its Committees, culture, execution andperformance of specific duties, remuneration, obligations and governance. Theperformance evaluation of the Board as a whole and Chairman and the Non¬Independent Directors was also carried out by the Independent Directors in theirmeeting. Similarly the performance of various committees, individual independentand Non independent Directors was evaluated by the entire Board of Directors(excluding the Director being evaluated) on various parameters like engagement,analysis, decision making, communication and interest of stakeholders. The Boardof Directors expressed its satisfaction with the performance of the Board, itscommittees and individual directors.
In order to ensure that the activities of the Company and its employees areconducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of highest standards ofprofessionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior of the company has adopteda vigil mechanism policy.
During the year under review, no case of sexual harassment against womenemployees at any of its work place, department was reported.
Your Directors take this opportunity to express the gratitude to all investors, clients,vendors, bankers, Regulatory and Government authorities, and business associatesfor their cooperation, encouragement and continued support extended to theCompany. Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation to theAssociates for their continuing support and unstinting efforts in ensuring anexcellent all round operational performance at all levels.
For Shikhar Consultants Ltd
Rajesh Daga Jeetmal Asawa
Place: Mumbai Director Director
Date: 28/08/2024 DIN: 03249957 DIN: 07798244