We have audited the accompanying financial statements ofManba Finance Limited ("the Company"), which comprise theBalance Sheet as at March 31, 2025, the Statement of Profit andLoss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Statementof Cash Flows and the Statement of Changes in Equity for theyear then ended March 31, 2025, and notes to the financialstatements, including a summary of the significant accountingpolicies and other explanatory information{hereinafter referredto as the 'financial statements']
In our opinion and to the best of our information and accordingto the explanations given to us, the aforesaid financialstatements give the information required by the CompaniesAct, 2013 ("the Act") in the manner so required and give atrue and fair view in conformity with the Indian AccountingStandards prescribed under section 133 of the Act read withthe Companies [Indian Accounting Standards] Rules, 2015, asamended, ('Ind AS') and other accounting principles generallyaccepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as atMarch 31, 2025, its profit, total comprehensive income, thechanges in equity and its cash flows for the year ended onthat date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the financial statements inaccordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified
under section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities underthose SAs are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilitiesfor the Audit of the financial statements section of our report.We are independent of the Company in accordance with theCode of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountantsof India (ICA) together with the ethical requirements that arerelevant to our audit of the financial statements under theprovisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and we havefulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance withthese requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe thatthe audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriateto provide a basis for our opinion on the financial statements.
Emphasis of Matter
1. We draw attention to Note 40 of the Financial Statementsin which the Company describes the expected credit losson loans, reconciliation of loss allowance provisions andreconciliation of gross carrying amount. Our opinion is notmodified in respect of this matter.
2. We draw attention to Note 41 of the Financial Statementsin which the Company describes the fair values of financialassets and financial liabilities. Our opinion is not modifiedin respect of this matter.
3. We draw attention to Note 44 of the Financial Statementsin which the Company describes the maturity analysisof assets and liabilities. Our opinion is not modified inrespect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financialstatements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as awhole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have determined thematters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Sr. No. Key Audit Matter
Auditor's Response
1 Allowances for expected credit losses (ECL) as on 31stMarch 2025:
The carrying value of loan assets measured atamortised cost, aggregated INR 1,16,256.73 lakhsconstituting approximately 79.30% of the company'stotal assets. Significant judgement is used inclassifying these loan assets and applying appropriatemeasurement principles. ECL on such loan assetsmeasured at amortised cost is a critical estimateinvolving greater level of management judgment. Aspart of our risk assessment, we determined that the ECLon such loan assets has a high degree of estimationuncertainty, with a potential range of reasonableoutcomes for the financial statements.
We reviewed the company's policies for managing each portfolio andbusiness model, along with the methodology for calculating ExpectedCredit Losses (ECL). We confirmed that adjustments to the ECL modeloutput align with the documented rationale and have been approvedby the Audit Committee. Our audit procedures included testing thedesign and effectiveness of various aspects such as the accuracy ofdata classification, the information used for estimating Probability ofDefault (PD) and Loss Given Default (LGD).
Additionally, we checked the accuracy and completeness of inputdata, the mathematical correctness of ECL computations, and theappropriate application of ECL rates to the loan portfolio. We alsoevaluated the adequacy of adjustments made to the ECL model bystressing the inputs to ensure they matched the overlay amountsapproved by the Audit Committee.
Refer note no. 4(d) ii, 5.II(ii) and 43 (B) (i)
Information technology and general controls:
We have evaluated the Company's reliance on its IT systems, focusing
The company is dependent on its information
on the numerous transactions processed daily. We assessed the IT
technology (IT) systems due to the significant number
application controls to ensure that any changes to applications and
of transactions that are processed daily across multiple
underlying data occur in a controlled and appropriate environment.
and discrete IT systems. Also, IT application controls
This evaluation was crucial in mitigating the risks of potential fraud or
are critical to ensure that changes to applications and
errors. Given the pervasive use of IT systems, we have identified the
underlying data are made in an appropriate manner and
testing of general computer controls related to financial reporting
under controlled environments. Appropriate controls
as a key audit matter and conducted thorough tests to ensure these
contribute to mitigating the risk of potential fraud orerrors as a result of changes to applications and data.On account of the pervasive use of its IT systems,their testing of the general computer controls of the ITsystems used in financial reporting was considered tobe a key audit matter.
controls were effective.
Information other than the financial statements and auditor'sreport thereon
The Company's management and Board of Directors areresponsible for the other information. The other informationcomprises the information included in Management Discussionand Analysis, Board's Report including Annexures to Board'sReport, Business Responsibility Report, Corporate Governanceand Shareholder's Information, but does not include thefinancial statements and our auditors' report thereon. Theannual report is expected to be made available to us after thedate of this auditors' report.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover theother information and we do not express any form of assuranceconclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, ourresponsibility is to read the other information identified abovewhen it becomes available and, in doing so, consider whetherthe other information is materially inconsistent with thefinancial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the auditor otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
When we read the annual report, if we conclude that thereis a material misstatement therein, we are required tocommunicate the matter to those charged with governanceand take necessary actions, as applicable under the relevantlaws and regulations. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged withGovernance for the Financial Statements
The Company's Board of Directors are responsible for thematters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect tothe preparation of these financial statements that give a trueand fair view of the financial position, financial performanceand cash flows of the Company in accordance with theaccounting principles generally accepted in India, includingthe Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of theAct, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions ofthe Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company andfor preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities;selection and application of appropriate accounting policies;making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance ofadequate internal financial controls that were operatingeffectively for ensuring the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records, relevant to the preparation andpresentation of the financial statements that give a true andfair view and are free from material misstatement, whether dueto fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management isresponsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue asa going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related togoing concern and using the going concern basis of accountingunless the Board of Directors either intend to liquidate theCompany or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternativebut to do so.
The Board of Directors is also responsible for overseeing theCompany's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the financialstatements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhether the financial statements as a whole are free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and toissue an auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonableassurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guaranteethat an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will alwaysdetect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatementscan arise from fraud or error and are considered material if,individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expectedto influence the economic decisions of users taken on thebasis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exerciseprofessional judgment and maintain professional skepticismthroughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement ofthe financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,design and perform audit procedures responsive to thoserisks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient andappropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The riskof not detecting a material misstatement resulting fromfraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraudmay involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant tothe audit in order to design audit procedures that areappropriate in the circumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressingour opinion on whether the company has adequateinternal financial controls with reference to the financialstatements in place and the operating effectiveness ofsuch controls.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies usedand the reasonableness of accounting estimates andrelated disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use ofthe going concern basis of accounting in preparation ofthe financial statements and, based on the audit evidenceobtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related toevents or conditions that may cast significant doubt onthe Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Ifwe conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we arerequired to draw attention in our auditors' report to therelated disclosures in the financial statements or, if suchdisclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Ourconclusions are based on the audit evidence obtainedup to the date of our auditors' report. However, futureevents or conditions may cause the Company to cease tocontinue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and contentof the financial statements, including the disclosures,and whether the financial statements represent theunderlying transactions and events in a manner thatachieves fair presentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the financialstatements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probablethat the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeableuser of the financial statements may be influenced. Weconsider quantitative materiality and qualitative factorsin (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluatingthe results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of anyidentified misstatements in the financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governanceregarding, among other matters, the planned scope andtiming of the audit and significant audit findings, includingany significant deficiencies in internal control that we identifyduring our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with astatement that we have complied with relevant ethicalrequirements regarding independence, and to communicatewith them all relationships and other matters that mayreasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and whereapplicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged withgovernance, we determine those matters that were of mostsignificance in the audit of the financial statements of thecurrent period and are therefore the key audit matters. Wedescribe these matters in our auditors' report unless law or
regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter orwhen, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that amatter should not be communicated in our report becausethe adverse consequences of doing so would reasonablybe expected to outweigh the public interest benefits ofsuch communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order,
2020 ("the Order") issued by the Central Government of
India in terms of section 143(11) of the Act, we give in
the Annexure 'A' a statement on the matters specified in
paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
2. (A) As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we
report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained all the information andexplanations which to the best of our knowledge andbelief were necessary for the purposes of our audit.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as requiredby law have been kept by the Company so far as itappears from our examination of those books.
(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit andLoss including Other Comprehensive Income, theStatement of Cash Flows and the Statement ofChanges in Equity dealt with by this Report are inagreement with the relevant books of account.
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid financial statementscomply with the Ind AS specified under Section 133of the Act.
(e) On the basis of the written representations receivedfrom the directors as on March 31, 2025, takenon record by the Board of Directors, none of thedirectors is disqualified as on March 31, 2025, frombeing appointed as a director in terms of section164(2) of the Act.
(f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financialcontrols over financial reporting of the Company andthe operating effectiveness of such controls, referto our separate Report in Annexure 'B'. Our reportexpresses an unmodified opinion on the adequacyand operating effectiveness of the Company'sinternal financial controls over financial reporting.
(g) With respect to the other matters to be included in theAuditor's Report in accordance with the requirementsof section 197(16) of the Act, as amended; in ouropinion and according to the information andexplanations given to us, the remuneration paid bythe Company to its directors during the current yearis in accordance with the provisions of Section 197of the Act. The remuneration paid to any director isnot in excess of the limit laid down under Section 197of the Act. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notprescribed other details under Section 197(16) of theAct which are required to be commented upon by us.
(h) With respect to the other matters to be includedin the Auditors' Report in accordance with Rule 11of the Companies (Audit and Auditor's) Rules, 2014,as amended in our opinion and to the best of ourinformation and according to the explanations givento us:
i) The Company has disclosed the impact ofpending litigations on its financial position inits financial statements.
ii) The Company did not have any long-termcontracts including derivative contractsfor which there were any materialforeseeable losses.
iii) The Company has no amounts which are requiredto be transferred to the Investor Education andProtection Fund.
iv) a) We draw attention to Note 48.9 to
the Financial Statements where theManagement has represented that, tothe best of its knowledge and belief, nofunds have been advanced or loaned orinvested (either from borrowed funds orshare premium or any other sources orkind of funds) by the Company to or inany other persons or entities, includingforeign entities ("Intermediaries"), withthe understanding, whether recorded inwriting or otherwise, that the Intermediaryshall, directly or indirectly lend or investin other persons or entities identifiedin any manner whatsoever ("UltimateBeneficiaries") by or on behalf of theCompany or provide any guarantee,security or the like on behalf of theUltimate Beneficiaries.
b) We draw attention to Note 48.9 tothe Financial Statements where theManagement has represented that, tothe best of its knowledge and belief, nofunds have been received by the Companyfrom any persons or entities, includingforeign entities ("Funding Parties"), withthe understanding, whether recorded inwriting or otherwise, that the Companyshall directly or indirectly, lend or investin other persons or entities identifiedin any manner whatsoever ("UltimateBeneficiaries") by or on behalf of theFunding Parties or provide any guarantee,security or the like on behalf of theUltimate Beneficiaries.
c) Based on the audit procedures performedthat have been considered reasonable andappropriate in the circumstances, nothinghas come to our notice that has caused usto believe that the representations undersub-clause (i) and (ii) of Rule 11(e), asprovided under (a) and (b) above, containany material mis- statement.
v) (a) The interim dividend declared and paid by
the Company during the year and until thedate of this report is in compliance withsection 123 of the Act.
vi) The reporting under Rule 11(g) of the companies(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 is applicablefrom April 1, 2023.
Based on our examination which included testchecks, except for the instance mentionedbelow, the company has used an accountingsoftware for maintaining its books of accountwhich has a feature of recording audit trail(edit log) facility and the same has operatedthroughout the year for all relevant transactionsrecorded in the software.
The feature of recording audit trial (edit log)facility was not enabled at the databaselevel to log any direct data changes for thesoftware's used for maintaining the recordsrelated to payroll.
Further for the periods where audit trail (edit log)facility was enabled and operated throughoutthe year for the accounting software, we didnot come across any instance of the audit trailfeature being tampered with.
For Venus Shah S Associates LLP
Chartered Accountants
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Venus B.Shah
Partner
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Place: Mumbai
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Date: May 22nd ,2025