The Directors of your Company are pleased to present the 31st Annual Report of Moneyboxx Finance Limited on the business andoperations of your Company along with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2025.(“Financial Year under review”)
The summary of Company's financial performance for FY 2025 as compared to the FY 2024 is given below: -
particulars
3!-Mar-25
3!-Mar-24
Revenue from Operations
19,894.47
12,769.36
Other Income
28.22
27.03
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Comprehensive items and Tax Expense
7,397.43
5,671.78
Less: Depreciation, amortization and impairment
770.82
334.57
Profit/Loss before Finance Costs, Comprehensive items, and Tax Expense
6,626.61
5,337.21
Less: Finance Cost
6,330.87
4,281.36
Profit/Loss before Comprehensive items and Tax Expense
295.74
1,055.85
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
170.84
141.78
Profit/loss for the year (1)
124.9
914.07
Add/(less): Comprehensive items
(11.45)
(17.59)
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
113.45
896.48
Retained earnings as at the beginning of the year
(978.28)
(1,691.95)
Retained earnings before appropriations
(864.83)
(795.47)
Appropriations
Less: Transfer to reserve fund u/s 45-IC (1) of the RBI Act, 1934
(24.98)
(182.81)
Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares
-
Less: Other Appropriation
Retained earnings at the end of the year
(889.24)
Earnings per share (Face value of '10/-)
- Basic (')
0.39
3.45
- Diluted (')
3.4
The financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March2025, forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared inaccordance with the provisions of Companies (Indian AccountingStandard) Rules, 2015 (‘Ind AS') in terms of Section 133 of theCompanies Act, 2013 (‘the Act') and other relevant provisions ofthe Master Direction-Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking FinancialCompany - Scale Based Regulations) Directions, 2023 (‘RBI ScaleBased Regulations'), as amended from time to time.
The total income for the financial year under review stood at'19,922.69 lakhs, reflecting a robust growth of 55.69% comparedto '12,796.39 lakhs in the previous year.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Company stood at'927 Crore as on March 3 1, 2025, as compared to '730 Crorerepresenting growth of 27% as compared to March 31,2024. The
Company net profit declined to '1.25 Crore in FY'25 from '9.14Crore in FY'24 due to increase in credit cost in current financial year.
During the year under review, the Company has disbursed loansof '595 Crore as against '665 Crore during the previous year. TheCompany expanded its operations to 163 branches across 12 statesas of March' 25 compared to 100 branches in 8 states in last year.Geographic and product diversification further improved duringthe financial year with entry into the states of Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, and an increased share ofsecured lending which grew from 24% of AUM at FY'24-end to42% at FY'25-end.
During the financial year, the Company significantly strengthenedand diversified its funding base by onboarding 9 new lenders thisyear, bringing the total to 33 as of March 31,2025. These additionsinclude prominent banks and NBFCs such as RBL Bank, NabkisanFinance Limited, Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Indian Overseas
Bank, Poonawalla Fincorp, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance Limited,AK Capital, and inCred, This expanded lender network, coupledwith resource mobilization through securitization transactions andthe issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), enabledthe Company to enhance funding diversity and reduce its overallborrowing costs.The cost of incremental borrowing stood at 12.3%during FY25, indicating improved funding efficiency.
As on March 31,2025, the Company is backed by a strong networkof 33 lenders, including 12 leading banks, underscoring its growingcredibility and trust within the financial ecosystem.
in FY25, the Company raised a total of '494 crore (including NCDs),in line with its business growth trajectory. Out of this, '185 crorewas mobilized through the issue and allotment of NCDs duringthe year,
The continued support from existing lenders and the onboardingof new partners reaffirm the lenders' confidence in the Company'sManagement's capability to deliver sustained performance,
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Companysuccessfully raised '185 crore through the issuance and allotmentof Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) by private placement. TheCompany ensured full compliance with the applicable provisionsof the RBI Master Directions and SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non¬Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021 governing such issuances,
The Company has consistently met its financial obligations by payinginterest and redeeming principal amounts on Non-ConvertibleDebentures (NCDs) as per the respective term sheets, withoutany delays or defaults, in accordance with the Ministry of CorporateAffairs (MCA) Notification dated August 16, 2019, the Companyis not required to maintain a Debenture Redemption Reserve forprivately placed NCDs.
The Company maintains sufficient liquidity buffer to fulfil itsobligations arising out of issue of debentures, The Company beingan NBFC, is exempt from transferring any amount to debentureredemption reserve in respect of privately placed or public issueof debentures, as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and relevant rules framed thereunder, in respect of securedlisted non-convertible debt securities, the Company maintains100% security cover or higher security cover as per the termsof information Memorandum, General information Document(“GID”), Key information Document (“KID”), as the case may beand/or Debenture Trust Deed, sufficient to discharge the liabilitytowards principal amount and interest thereon,
As of March 31,2025, the Company reported a Capital AdequacyRatio (CAR) of 29.25%, significantly exceeding the Reserve Bank ofIndia's minimum regulatory requirement of 15%. This reflects theCompany's strong capital position and prudent financial management.
in line with its strategy to preserve resources and strengthen itsfinancial position, the Board of Directors did not recommend anydividend for the financial year under review.
Since no dividend has been declared over the past seven years,including the year under review, there is no requirement to transferany amount to the IEPF for the current financial year.
As required u/s 45-IC (1) of Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI') Act, 1934,non-banking financial companies (‘NBFCs') are required to transfera sum not less than 20% of its net profit every year to reserve fundbefore declaration of any dividend, Accordingly, the Company hastransferred a sum of '24.98 lakhs to its reserve fund.
The Authorised Share Capital of your Company stood at'40,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Crore Only) (4,00,00,000 equityshares of '10/- each) and the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up EquityShare Capital of the Company stood at '32,65,09,000 (RupeesThirty-Two Crore Sixty-Five Lakh & Nine Thousand only) dividedinto 3,26,50,900 Equity shares of '10/- each as on March 31,2025.
During the year under review, the Company issued and allottedequity shares through both preferential allotment and under itsEmployee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
The details of changes in the equity share capital during the yearare as follows;
The Company has issued and allotted 66,475 equity sharesunder Employee Stock Option Plan of the Company, as a resultpaid-up share capital of the Company has been increased from'30,49,16,360 divided into 3,04,91,636 equity shares of ' 10/-each to '30,55,81,110 divided into 3,05,58,111 equity sharesof ' 10/- each.
The Company has issued and allotted 20,79,589 equity sharesas a result of which, the Paid-up share capital of the Companyincreased from '30,55,81,110 divided into 3,05,58,111 equityshares of '10/- each to '32,63,77,000 divided into 3,26,37,700equity shares of ' 10/- each.
The Company has issued and allotted 13,200 Equity Sharesunder Employee Stock Option Plan of the Company as aresult paid-up share capital of the Company increased from'32,63,77,000 divided into 3,26,37,700 equity shares of ' 10/-each to '32,65,09,000 divided into 3,26,50,900 equity sharesof ' 10/- each.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited.The annual listing fee as applicable for the financial year 2024-25 hasbeen paid within the prescribed time to BSE, where the securitiesof the Company are listed. Further, the Company has paid AnnualListing Fee to the above Stock Exchange for the financial year 2025¬26 in advance, as required under Listing Regulations.
Pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors, the Companyhas filed an application with the National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited (NSE) for the listing of its equity shares. The listingapplication is under process. The Company is actively engaged infulfilling the necessary regulatory and procedural requirements tofacilitate the approval.
There were no changes in the nature of Company’s business oroperations during the financial year under review.
Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) notified Scale Based regulations(“SBR ”) on 22nd October 2021. RBI has categorised MoneyBoxxFinance Limited as NBFC-Base Layer as on March 31, 2025. TheCompany has always endeavoured to maintain the highest standardsof compliance within the organisation and shall continue to doso going ahead. The Company continues to comply with all theapplicable laws, regulations, guidelines etc. prescribed by the RBI,from time to time.
The Board of Directors have framed various policies as applicableto the Company under the said regulations. Further, the Boardperiodically reviews the policies and approves amendments as andwhen necessary.
The state of the Company’s affairs has been duly presented in theManagement and Discussion Analysis Report forming part of theIntegrated Annual Report.
No specific material changes and commitments affecting the financialposition of your Company have occurred between the end of thefinancial year under review and the date of this Report.
As per section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, every companyhaving net worth of rupees five hundred crore or more, or turnoverof rupees one thousand crore or more or a net profit of rupees
five crore or more during the immediately preceding financial yearshall constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.Withrespect to the same, the Company has duly constituted the CSRCommittee in FY 2025 comprising two Executive Directors andone Independent Director.
Further, the details with respect to composition of the CSRCommittee, terms of reference of the committee and the detailsof meetings attended by the Committee members are provided inthe ‘Corporate Governance Report’ that forms part of this AnnualReport. Further, during the year under review, the Company wasnot required to spend any amount on the CSR activities as persection 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has detailed CSR policy in place which is availableon the website of the company at www.moneyboxxfinance.com
MONEYBOXX FOUNDATION
Moneyboxx Foundation, a wholly owned subsidiary of MoneyboxxFinance Limited, was incorporated on May 25, 2023, under Section8 of the Companies Act as a non-profit organization. It serves as thededicated implementation arm for the Company’s Corporate SocialResponsibility (CSR) initiatives. The formation of the Foundationreflects the Company's long-term commitment to structured andimpactful social development.
Whereas the Foundation is currently in the process of meetingthe necessary eligibility criteria as prescribed under applicablelaws and regulations, it is poised to play a pivotal role in planning,managing, and monitoring CSR activities in alignment with theCompany’s values and statutory obligations.This will ensure greatertransparency, accountability, and effectiveness in delivering socialvalue. A report on the performance and financials of MoneyboxxFoundation is provided in Form AOC-1, attached as Annexure A tothis Annual Report.
The financial statements of the subsidiary company are also availablein a downloadable format under the ‘Investor Relations’ sectionon the Company’s website at https://moneyboxxfinance.com/files/disclosures-under-regulation-46/1755867565.pdf.
The Company has no associates joint venture companies withinthe meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”).
The credit rating of the securities/ instruments/ loans, creditfacilities and other borrowings of the Company as on March 31,2025, was as follows:
Name of Credit Agency
Securities/lnstruments/Loans,
Credit facilities and other Borrowings
Ratings
crisil
Non- Convertible Debentures
Crisil BBB/ Stable
Bank loans
India Ratings & Research Private Limited
Ind BBB/ Stable
Pass Through Certificates
IND A-(SO)/ Stable
As on March 31,2025, the Company has seven directors comprising three independent Directors, including one Woman Director in termsof SEBI Listing Regulations, two non-executive directors and two Executive Directors with an optimum combination of Executive and Non¬Executive Directors. The details are as follows:
S. No.
Name of Director
Designation
1.
Mr. Uma Shankar Paliwal (DIN-06907963)
independent Director
2.
Ms. Ratna Dharashree Vishwanathan (DIN-07278291)
Independent Director
3.
Mr. Shantanu Chandrakant Pendsey (DIN-10860833)*
4.
Mr. Deepak Aggarwal (DIN-03140334)
Whole-time Director, Co-CEO & CFO (KMP)
5.
Mr. Mayur Modi (DIN-08021679)
Whole-time Director, Co-CEO & COO (KMP)
6.
Mr. Govind Gupta (DIN-00065603)
Non-Executive Director
7.
Mr. Atul Garg (DIN-07093376)
*Mr. Shantanu Pendsey (DIN: 10860833) has been appointed as a Non-Executive, Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a tenure of threeyears effective from December 20, 2024, as approved by the members of the Company by a Special Resolution passed by way of postal ballot dated 16thMarch 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the IndependentDirectors have submitted declarations that each of them meets thecriteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) and 149(7)of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in thecircumstances affecting their status as independent.
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of theCompany had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with theCompany, other than receipt of sitting fees and reimbursement ofexpenses, if any as per the terms of appointment.
Your Board wishes to place on record, its sincere appreciation forthe contributions made by these Directors on the Board and onvarious Committees of the Board.
In terms of section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of theCompanies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014, Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed thatthey have registered with the databank maintained by the Indianinstitute of Corporate Affairs.
In terms of Rule 8(5) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, theBoard is of the opinion that independent directors are personsof integrity, expertise, and proficiency to serve the Company asindependent directors strengthening the overall composition ofthe Board.
All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they satisfythe ‘fit and proper' criteria as prescribed by RBI, and that they arenot disqualified from being appointed /continue as Director in termsof Section 164(1) and (2) of the Act.
In accordance with the requirements of section 152(6)(c) of theCompanies Act, 2013, Mr. Govind Gupta (DIN: 00065603), Directorretires by rotation from the Board of Directors and, being eligible,offers himself for re-appointment. Brief resume and other detailsof Mr. Govind Gupta, who is proposed to be re-appointed as aDirector of the Company have been furnished, with the explanatorystatement to the notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Govind Gupta(DIN: 00065603), as Director of the Company retiring by rotation.
The following persons were designated as the Key ManagerialPersonnel (“KMP”) of your Company pursuant to Sections 2(51)and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, as on 31st March 2025:
I.
Mr. Mayur Modi
Co-CEO, COO & Whole-time Director
Mr. Deepak Aggarwal
Co-CEO, CFO & Whole-time Director
Mr. Lalit Sharma
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
During the period under review, Mr. Semant Juneja had resignedfrom the position of Company Secretary & Compliance Officerdesignated as KMP of the company, effective from November 30,2024 due to personal reason and pursuant to the provision ofSection 203 read with applicable rules and Regulation 6 of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(“Listing Regulations”) and applicable provisions of Reserve Bankof India, on the recommendation of Nomination & RemunerationCommittee, Mr, Lalit Sharma was appointed as Company Secretary& Compliance Officer designated as KMP of the Company effectivefrom December 02, 2024.
The Board of Directors plays an active role in shaping the Company’sstrategic direction by formulating key business and operationalpolicies, and by deliberating on matters related to strategy, financialand investment performance, and key business risks. Board meetingsare conducted in accordance with well-defined procedures andgovernance standards. All meetings of the Board and its Committeeswere held in full compliance with the regulatory requirementsprescribed under applicable laws and regulations.
The members of the Board have access to all information about thecompany. As and when required, members of Senior Managementteam are invited to attend the Board and Committee meetings toprovide additional input on the subjects being discussed.
The Board of Directors of the Company met six times duringthe financial year 2024-25. The meeting details are provided inthe ‘Corporate Governance Report' that forms part of thisAnnual Report.
The Independent Directors met once during the year underreview, on March 28, 2025. The meeting was conducted withoutpresence of the Whole-time Director(s), the Non-Executive Non¬Independent Directors or Chief Financial Officer to enable theIndependent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to, inter-alia,review of performance of Non-Independent Directors and theBoard as a whole, review the performance of the Chairman of theBoard Meetings, assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flowof information between the Company management & the Boardand its Committees and free flow discussion on any matter thatis necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably performtheir duties.
The Independent Directors are regularly informed during meetingsof the Board and Committees on the business strategy, industryupdates and regulatory matters, business, financial matters andmanagement strategy, policies and code of conduct, responsibilitiesthat they are appointed thereon and propose corrective measuresas and when required.The familiarization program is available on thewebsite of the Company at www.moneyboxxfinance.com
In Compliance with the Statutory requirement(s), the Board has thefollowing Committee(s):
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholder Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
5. Risk Management Committee
6. Asset Liability Management Committee
The composition and terms of reference of the committees ofthe Board of the Company is in line with the provisions of theCompanies Act 2013, the SEBI Listing Regulations and the RBI MasterDirections. Details of the composition of all the committees of theBoard, along with their terms of reference, number of meetings heldduring financial year 2024-25 and attendance of the members thereat, are given at length in the Corporate Governance Report whichforms part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section I34(3)(c) and Section 134(5)of the Act the Directors hereby confirm that:
i) i n the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures, if any;
ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financialyear and of the profit & loss of the Company for that period;
iii) proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a goingconcern basis;
v) internal financial controls are followed by the Company andthat such internal financial controls are adequate and areoperating effectively; and
vi) proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems areadequate and are operating effectively.
In compliance with the provision of section 178 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination& Remuneration Committee of the Company, framed a policy forselection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel,Senior Management, and their remuneration.
The policy of the Company on director's appointment andremuneration, including the criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, asrequired under sub-section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act,2013 is available on our website at www.moneyboxxfinance.com
Your Company also affirms that the remuneration paid to thedirectors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination andRemuneration Policy of the Company.
As on March 31, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Companycomprises of the following Directors: Mr. Uma Shankar Paliwal,Independent director (Chairperson), Ms. Ratna DharashreeVishwanathan Independent Director, (Member) and Mr. GovindGupta, Non-executive Director, (Member).
All the members of the Committee are Non-Executive Directorsand possess strong accounting and financial management knowledge.The Company Secretary of the Company is the Secretary ofthe Committee.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were dulyaccepted by the Board in the financial year.
The brief terms of reference, number of meetings and attendancerecord of members for FY25 are given in the CorporateGovernance Report.
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out anannual evaluation of its own performance, the Board committeesand individual director. The evaluation was based on the criteria andquestionnaire framed by the Company. The questionnaires werecirculated online and feedback received from the directors wasdiscussed and reviewed by the Independent Directors, members
of the Nomination and remuneration Committee (“NRC”) at theirrespective meetings.
The performance evaluation of individual directors including thechairperson of the meetings, inter alia, was done based on the criteriasuch as professional conduct, roles and functions, discharge ofduties, their contribution to Board/committees/senior management,preparedness on the issues to be discussed, contribution to thedecision making, etc.The evaluation process endorsed confidence inthe ethical standards of the Company, the cohesiveness that existsamongst them, the two-way candid communication between theBoard and the management and the openness of the managementin sharing strategic information to enable the Board members todischarge their responsibilities effectively.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluationprocess. Further, the evaluation process confirms that the Board andits Committees continue to operate effectively and the performanceof the Directors is satisfactory.
Employee Stock Options have been recognized as an effectiveinstrument to attract talent and align the interest of employeeswith that of the Company, thereby providing an opportunity to theemployees to share in the growth of the Company and to createlong-term wealth in the hands of employees.
Pursuant to this, the Company has formulated ‘’MFL EmployeeStock Option Plan 2021” approved by Shareholders in anExtra Ordinary General Meeting held on December 27, 2021, incompliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (ShareBased Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2021. Further, the schemewas amended on September 25, 2024 by members, where in theESOP Pool was increased to 15,00,000 options from the previouslyapproved 10,00,000 options. The eligibility of employees to receivegrants under the Plan has to be decided by the Nominationand Remuneration Committee (NRC) from time to time uponrecommendation of Management of the Company. Vesting of theoptions shall take place in the manner determined by NRC at thetime of grant provided the vesting period in line with the MFLEmployee Stock Option Plan 2021.
Vesting of options shall be subject to the condition that the Granteeshall be in continuous employment with the Company and suchother conditions as provided under the MFL Employee StockOption Plan 2021. The exercise price of each grant is determinedby NRC at the time of grant. Presently, stock options have beengranted under the MFL Employee Stock Option Plan 2021.
Pursuant to Rule 12(9) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2013, following are the details of grant under the MFL EmployeeStock Option Plan 2021 as on March 31,2025:
S.no.
1
2
3
4
5
Date of grant
l-Mar-22
l0-Aug-22
9-Feb-24
Options granted
3,25,400
90,700
1,40,000
4,49,600
42,000
Options vested
1,99,925
31,675
89,975
21,000
Options exercised
1,39,375
28,575
0
Vesting Period
4 years
2 years
S.no,
Total number of shares arising as a
result of exercise of options
Options lapsed as on March 31,2025
67,625
38,225
93,300
Exercise Price
'95
' 115
'172
Variation of terms of options
N.A.
Money realized by exercise of
'1,32,40,625
'3286125
Nil
options
Total no. of options in force
1,18,400
23,900 1,40,000
3,56,300
Employees wise details of options
(i)
KMP: Mr. Semant Juneja*:
10,000 options.
granted to:
(ii)
Any other employee who received options amounting to 5% or more
(during FY 25): Nil
(iii) Identified employees who
were granted options equal to
or exceeding
one percent of issued
capital: N.A.
*Mr. Semant Juneja resigned from the position of Company Secretary (KMP) w.e.f. November 30, 2024, due to personal reasons.
Further, the Disclosures as required under Regulation 14 of SEBI(Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 has been hostedon the Company’s website at the link: www.moneyboxxfinance.com.
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued bythe Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board meetingsand General Meetings and that such systems are adequate andoperating effectively.
The Company being a Base layer Non-Banking Financial Companyhas neither invited nor accepted any public deposits during thefinancial year ended March 31,2025, and shall not accept any publicdeposits during the financial year 2025-26 without the prior writtenapproval of the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”).
As per the requisite provisions of the Master Direction - Non¬Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits(Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 issued by RBI, a resolution in thisregard was passed by the Board on April 28, 2025.
The Management Discussion and Analysis ("MDA") Report givesdetails of the overall industry structure, developments, performanceand state of affairs of the Company's business and other materialdevelopments during the Financial Year. The MDA report forms anintegral part of this Annual Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the prescribedformat and annexed herewith as “Annexure-B” to this Report.
Details of top ten employees in terms of the remuneration andemployees in receipt of remuneration as prescribed under rule 5(2)of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, containing details prescribed under rule5(3) of the said Rules, which form part of this Report, will be madeavailable for inspection at the time of AGM or on the request ofsuch shareholder, as per provisions of section 136(1) of the Act.
Employees form the cornerstone of any successful organization,and at Moneyboxx, the Human Resources (HR) function plays apivotal role in fostering a positive work culture, enhancing employeeengagement, and driving productivity. The HR team leads initiativesfocused on organizational development, employee well-being, andpersonal growth.
At Moneyboxx, the HR department actively cultivates a culturerooted in integrity, honesty, and continuous learning, while upholdingthe principles of equality and zero tolerance for harassment. TheCompany is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, andsecure work environment, offering employees meaningful careeropportunities rather than just jobs-built on trust, transparency, andmutual respect.
We believe that a sense of purpose, connection with leadership, andbelonging are essential to creating meaning at work. In line with thisphilosophy, the Company facilitated interactive sessions during theyear to strengthen employee engagement and share insights intothe Company’s long-term vision and growth journey, aligning it withindividual career development.
A separate section titled ‘Corporate Governance Report' has beenincluded in this Annual Report pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations,along with this, the certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of theCompany confirming the compliance with regulations of corporategovernance under the SEBI Listing Regulations is annexed tothe Report.
The Company has in place aVigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy)for directors and employees to report genuine concerns.The Policyprovides for adequate safeguards against victimization of directorsor employees or any other person who avails the mechanism.
The Whistle Blower Policy provides employees and otherstakeholders a platform to communicate instances of fraud/misconducts that they have come across. in terms of the Policy,any person including employees, customers and vendors mayreport malpractice, actual or suspected fraud, violations of thecompany's code of conduct or any other act with an intention ofunethical personal gain that may cause damage to the company orits employee.
The Company has established adequate internal financial controlswith reference to its financial statements, ensuring accuracy,reliability, and compliance with applicable accounting standards andregulatory requirements.
The controls comprise of policies and procedures for ensuringorderly and efficient conduct of the Company's business, includingadherence to its policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the preventionand detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliablefinancial information.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls andcompliance systems established and maintained by the Company,work performed by the internal, statutory, and secretarial auditorsand external consultants and the reviews performed by managementand the relevant board committees, including the audit committee.
The Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financialcontrols are adequate and effective during the financial year 2024-25.
The shareholders of the Company in the 30th Annual GeneralMeeting (“AGM”), approved the re-appointment of M/s. Gaur& Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNo. 005354C), as the Statutory Auditors, for a period offive (5) years i.e., from the conclusion of the 30th AGM tillthe conclusion of 35th AGM of the Company. M/s. Gaur &Associates, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of theCompany, have conducted the statutory audit for the financialyear 2024-25.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors did nothave any matter requiring reporting under Section 143 (12) ofthe Act. Therefore, there is no reporting disclosure requiredunder Section 134 (3) of the Act.
The Statutory Auditors Report does not contain anyqualifications, observations or adverse comments.
The Satutory Auditors have confirmed that they continueto satisfy the eligibility norms and independence criteria asprescribed by Companies Act, 2013.
M/s Shashank Pashine & Associates, Practising CompanySecretaries, having Membership No. F11665 and CP. No.21229 was appointed as the Secretarial Auditor for conductingthe Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year2024-25 in accordance with the provisions of Section 204 ofthe Act read with the Rules framed thereunder. Pursuant tothe provisions of Section 204 (1) of the Act, the SecretarialAudit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 issued by M/sShashank Pashine & Associates is annexed to this report as“Annexure-C” and forms an integral part of this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the year 2024-25 isunmodified, does not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark or disclaimer by the Secretarial Auditor.
Pursuant to the amended Regulation 24A of the ListingRegulations, shareholders' approval is required for appointmentof Secretarial Auditors Accordingly, the Board of Directors atits meeting held on August 18, 2025, subject to approval ofmembers at the ensuing 31st AGM, approved the appointmentof M/s. Shashank Pashine & Associates, Practising CompanySecretaries (Firm Registration No. S2018DE639400), for a firstterm of 5 (five) consecutive years beginning from FinancialYear 2025-26 i.e. from the 31st AGM till the conclusion of the36th AGM.
The provisions of section 148 read with the Cost Audit Rulesand Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company. Companyis not required to maintain cost records as per sub-section(1) of Section 148 of the Act & Rule 5(ix) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has established adequate internal auditmechanism established to ensure effective monitoring andevaluation of internal controls. The internal Audit functionoperating independently under the oversight of the AuditCommittee of the Board, gives objective assurance to the Boardon Company's internal control processes, risk managementand governance systems and processes. The internal Auditfunction is adequately staffed with skilled personnel.
In accordance with the requirements under Section 92(3) andSection 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicablerules, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 is available on thewebsite of the Company at www.moneyboxxfinance.com.
The loans made, guarantee given, or security provided in theordinary course of business by a NBFC registered with the ReserveBank of India are exempt from the applicability of the provisions
of Section 186 of the Act. Accordingly, the particulars of loans andguarantees have not been disclosed In this Report.
Pursuant to section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation23 of SEBI Listing Regulations, all Related Party Transactions wereplaced before the Audit Committee during the year under reviewand these transactions were reviewed by the Committee. Details oftransactions with related parties during the year under review areprovided in the notes on the financial statements. All related partytransactions during the year were conducted at arms' length andwere in the ordinary course of business.
None of the transactions with related parties fall under the scopeof Section 188(1) of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of relatedparty transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Actin Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for the financialyear 2024-25 and hence does not form part of this Report. Therehas been no material related party transactions In the Company forthe financial year 2024-25.
Further, the Directors draw attention of the members to note no.37 of the Notes to the Financial Statements which set out relatedparty transactions.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the BoardIs uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed at www.moneyboxxfinance.com
As the Company is engaged in the financial services activities, itsoperations are not energy intensive nor does it require adoptionof specific technology and hence information in terms of Section134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company.
The Company Is vigilant on the need for conservation of energy andhas taken adequate measures for conservation of energy and usageof alternative sources of energy, wherever required. The Companyhas been In the forefront In Implementing latest Informationtechnology and tools towards enhancing stakeholders' convenience.
The Company did not enter Into any foreign currency transactionsIn the current year and previous year.
Risk management Is a critical component of the Company'soperations, especially given Its role as a lending Institutionexposed to various financial and operational risks. The Companyhas implemented a comprehensive risk management framework
that operates across multiple levels, ensuring that all risks areidentified, assessed, and mitigated through structured analysis andinformed decision-making. This framework is supported by regularmonitoring, internal controls, self-assessments, and tracking of keyrisk indicators.
In accordance with the RBI's Master Direction - Non-BankingFinancial Company - Scale Based Regulation, 2023, the Companyhas constituted a Board-level Risk Management Committee. ThisCommittee, along with the Asset Liability Committee, overseesthe identification and management of risks that may potentiallyimpact the Company's sustainability and performance. The Boardperiodically reviews and updates risk-related policies to ensurealignment with evolving regulatory expectations and business needs.
During the year under review, none of the auditors (Statutory,Secretarial and Internal auditor) have reported to the AuditCommittee or the Board, under Section 143 (12) of the Act, anyinstances of fraud committed against the Company by its officersor employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned Inthe Board's Report.
Further, RBI vide Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management inNon-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) dated 15 July 2024, hasamended the fraud monitoring framework for NBFCs. In terms ofthe same, the Company has constituted a Committee of Executive(CoE) with three members including one Whole-time director forMonitoring and follow up of cases of fraud” (hereinafter referredas ‘FMC').
The Committee, Inter alia, will oversee the effectiveness of fraud riskmanagement and review and monitor cases of frauds, Including rootcause analysis and suggest mitigating measures for strengthening theInternal controls, risk management framework and minimising theIncidence of fraud.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the requirement toinclude a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)as part of the Annual Report applies only to the top 1,000 listedentities based on market capitalization.
As per the applicable criteria, BRSR reporting is not applicable toyour Company for the financial year 2024-25.
However, In alignment with the spirit of responsible business practices,your Company has voluntarily undertaken and documented variousinitiatives across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG)parameters. These efforts reflect our commitment to sustainability,ethical governance, and stakeholder well-being, even though formalBRSR reporting is not mandated.
information technology, governanceand cyber security
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Master Direction oninformation Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and AssurancePractices, effective from April 1, 2024, applicable to specific categoriesof regulated entities including Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, PaymentsBanks, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) falling underthe Top, Upper, and Middle Layers as per the Scale-Based Regulation(SBR) framework.
As of now, this Direction is not applicable to our Company, sincewe do not fall under the specified categories of regulated entities.
However, in line with our commitment to sound governanceand proactive risk management, the Company has voluntarilyinitiated steps to strengthen its internal IT governance andcontrol frameworks. These initiatives are aimed at aligning withthe broader principles outlined in the RBI's Direction, therebyenhancing our operational resilience and preparedness for futureregulatory developments.
statement of deviations or variations
There has been no deviation in the utilization of issue proceedsraised through private placement basis, from the objects statedin the Offer document/Explanatory Statement annexed with theNotice for the year ended March 31,2025.
details of significant and materialorders passed by the regulators orcourts
There are no significant and material orders passed by theregulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern statusand company's operations in future. The Details on penalties, fines,strictures levied during the last three Financial years are providedin the Corporate Governance Report.
disclosures under the insolvency andbankruptcy code, 2016
No application has been made nor is any proceeding pending underthe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year underreview. The Company has not entered into one-time settlement forany loans availed from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
disclosure under sexual harassmentof women at workplace (prevention,prohibition and redressal) act, 2013
Your Company is committed to providing a safe and conducive workenvironment to all its employees and associates. The Company hasduly adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal ofSexual harassment at workplace and has reconstituted an internalComplaints Committee in line with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under at the Boardmeeting held on May 28, 2025.
Disclosure in relation to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013:
a.
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year ended 31st March 2025:
NIL
b.
Number of complaints disposed off during the year:
c.
Number of cases pending for more than 90 days:
d.
Number of complaints pending at the end of the financial year:
The Policy formulated by the company for prevention of sexualharassment is available on the website of the company at www.moneyboxxfinance.com.
compliance with the maternity benefitact, 1961
The Company has complied with the provisions of the MaternityBenefit Act, 1961, including all applicable amendments and rulesframed thereunder. The Company is committed to ensuring a safeinclusive, and supportive workplace for women employees. Alleligible women employees are provided with maternity benefitsas prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including paidmaternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal duringmaternity leave.
The Company also committed no discrimination is made inrecruitment or service conditions on the grounds of maternityNecessary internal systems and HR policies are in place to upholdthe spirit and letter of the legislation.
gender-wise composition of employees
In alignment with the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI), the Company discloses below the gender composition of itsworkforce as on March 31,2025.
Female Employees : 5.94% as compared to 04.46 in the FY 23-24Male Employees : 94.06% as compared to 95.475 in the FY 23-24Transgender : NilEmployees
This disclosure reinforces the Company's efforts to promote aninclusive workplace culture and equal opportunity for all individuals,regardless of gender.
recovery expense fund
The Company has also created and maintained recovery expensefund in terms of Regulation II of the SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non¬Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021 with respect to the NCDsissued by it.
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required inrespect of the following items as there were no transactions/ eventson these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employeesof the Company under any Scheme save and except EmployeesStock Option Schemes (ESOS).
3. Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employeesin respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of whichloan was given by the Company.
4. The Company has not made any one-time settlement for loanstaken from the Banks or Financial Institutions, and hence thedetails of difference between amount of the valuation done atthe time of one time settlement and the valuation done whiletaking loans from the Banks or Financial Institutions along withthe reasons thereof is not applicable.
5. There was no revision of financial statements and Board'sReport on the Company during the period under review.
6. There were no buyback of the equity shares during the yearunder review.
7. There was no variation of utilisation of proceeds, if any, as perRegulation 32 (4) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
8. There was no suspension of trading of securities of theCompany on account of corporate action or otherwise.
The Directors express their sincere gratitude to the ReserveBank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, BSE Limited,Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar ofCompanies, other government and regulatory authorities, lenders,financial institutions, and the Company's bankers for the ongoingsupport extended by them.The Directors also place on record theirsincere appreciation for the continued support extended by theCompany’s stakeholders and trust reposed by them in the Company.The Directors sincerely appreciate the commitment displayed bythe employees of all levels, resulting in successful performanceduring the year.
For and on behalf of the BoardMoneyboxx Finance Limited
Mayur Modi Deepak Aggarwal
Co-CEO & Whole time Director Co-CEO, CFO & Whole time Director
DIN: 08021679 DIN: 03140334
Date: August 18, 2025Place: Gurugram