Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 43rd Annual Report on the business and operations ofyour Company along with the audited standalone financial statements for the year ended 31stMarch, 2024.
Rita Finance and Leasing Limited was originally incorporated under Companies Act, 1956 with nameof Rita Holdings Limited on 19th May, 1981. The Company's shares was listed on BSE and MSEI i:eMetropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited on 13th March, 2015and registered with Reserve Bankof India as an non banking financial Company bearing registration number 14.01024 on 10th August,1998.
The Company's financial results are as under:
(Rs. in 000)
Particular
Current Year 2023-24
Previous Year 2022-23
Revenue from Operations
10798.01
11590.94
Total revenue (including other income)
12711.78
11591.53
Total Expenses:
Profit before tax
6170.36
10002.49
Tax Expenses:
Less: Current tax
1638.77
2506.00
: Deferred tax
3.80
4.00
: Earlier year tax adjustment
20.73
-
Profit after tax
4507.06
7492.49
The total revenue from operations of your Company for the year ended March 31, 2024 is'10798.01 thousand as against ' 11590.94 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2023. The Profitbefore tax is ' 6170.36 thousand ascompared to ' 10002.49 thousand in the previous year. TheProfit after tax for the year ended March 31, 2024 is of ' 4507.06 thousand as compared to '7492.49in the previous year ended March 31, 2023.
With the expected positive momentum in the Indian economy, the Company is focused on growthand achieving profitability along with a renewed commitment to customer service. Innovations,investment and positive modifications are expected in the near future, boosting the Company'srevenue. Together with forward looking strategy, the Company is also focusing extensively onexpanding the business and operational improvements through various strategic projects foroperational excellence.
Your Company has transferred an amount to general reserve out of the profits of the year.
The Company continues to fulfill all the norms and standards laid downby the Reserve Bank of Indiafor the Non Banking Financial Company.
The Registered office of the company has been shifted from D-328, Basement Floor, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110024 to 325, IIIrd Floor, Aggarwal Plaza, Sec-14, Rohini, Delhi-110085 w.e.f 27th July,2024.
The Company needs further funds to enhance its business operations, to upgrade the efficiency andto meet out the deficiencies in working capital. The Directors, therefore, do not recommend anydividend on Equity Shares for the financial year 2023-24.
As on 31st March, 2024, authorized share capital of the company is '10,00,00,000/- (Rupees Tencrore rupee only) divided into 100,00,000 (One Crore) equity shares of ' 10/- (rupees ten) each.There was change in the authorized capital of the company during the year.
As on 31st March, 2024, paid up share capital of the company is '10,00,00,000/- (Rupees Ten crorerupee only) divided into 100,00,000 (One Crore)equity shares of ' 10/- (rupees ten) each.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public underSection 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. There is no unclaimed or unpaiddeposit lying with the Company.
As being an NBFC, company's main objects is to provide loans or advances, invest, buy, sell,transfers or deal in securities of any company, Government or local authority. Hence, the Companydoes not fall under the purview of the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 andrules made there under.
As on 31stMarch, 2024 company's all 100,00,000 equity shares of ' 10/- each are listed onMetropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited .
The equity shares of our company are listed on BSE on dated 27/01/2021.
There is no material change which may affect the financial position of the Company between thefinancial year and up to the date of this report.
No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impactthe goingconcern status and Company's operations in future.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
The Directors of the Company are pleased to report that the Company has membership Certificatefrom all four CICs i.e. Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL), Equifax Credit InformationServices Private Limited (ECIS), Experian Credit Information Company of India Pvt Ltd, CRIF HighMark Credit Information Services Pvt Ltd.
In view of the nature of the activities carried out by the Company, Section 134(3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating toconservation of energy and technology absorption, are not applicable to the Company. However,the Company makes all efforts towards conservation of energy, protection of environment andensuring safety. During the year under review, the Company had no earnings and expenditure inforeign exchange.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details, as required under Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act,2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,are given in "Annexure A" of this Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, a detailed Management Discussion and Analysis Report has been appended separately,aregiven in "Annexure B"of this Report.
Since, the paid- up capital of the Company is less than or equal to ' 10 Crores and Net worth is lessthan ' 25 Crores, the provisions of the Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 15(2)of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to theCompany. However, your Company has made every effort to comply with the provisions of theCorporate Governance and to see that the interest of the Shareholders and the Company areproperly served. It has always been the Company's endeavor to excel through better Corporate
Governance and fair & transparent practices, many of which have already been in place even beforethey were mandated by the law of land.
The management of Company believes that it will further enhance the level of CorporateGovernance in the Company.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Holding, Joint Venture or Associate Company.
While the business risk associated with operating environment, ownership structure, Management,System & Policy, the financial risk lies in Asset Quality, Liquidity, Profitability and Capital Adequacy.The company recognizes these risks and makes best effort to mitigate them in time. RiskManagement is also an integral part of the Company's business strategy.
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within the Organization. TheCompany has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risk as alsoidentify business Opportunities.
The Company's Internal Control System is designed to ensure operational efficiency, protection andconservation of resources, accuracy and promptness in financial reporting and compliance with lawsand regulations. The internal control system is supported by an internal audit process for reviewingthe adequacy and efficiency of the Company's internal controls, including its systems and processesand compliance with regulations and procedures.
The Company has complied with all the applicable environmental lawand labour laws. The Companyhas been complying with the relevantlaws and has been taking all necessary measures to protecttheenvironment and maximize worker protection and safety.
Board of Directors
As on March 31, 2024, your Board comprised of 3 (Three) Directors which includes two nonexecutive directors (including women director) and one independent directors. Your Directors onthe Board possess experience, competency and are renowned in their respective fields. All Directorsare liable to retire by rotation except Independent Directors whose term of 5 consecutive years wasapproved by the Shareholders of the Company in the Annual General Meeting.
During the year under review following event took place:
*Mr. Mr. Jitendra Kumar Agarwal has ceased to be director with effect from 25.05.2023
* Mrs. Meenu Jain has appointed as an Additional Independent director w.e.f 25.08.2023 and reqularised in AGMon dated September 30,2023.
Key Managerial Personnel
As on March 31, 2024, following members holds the position of Key Managerial Personnel are:
Ý Mrs. Rashi Singhal Company Secretary & Compliance OfficerMr. Ram Kumar Singh Chief Executive Officer
During the year under review following event took place :
Mr. Shubham Joshi, ceased to be a company secretary & compliance officer w.e.f 30.09.2023Mr. Ram KumarSingh, appointed as CFO and CEO of the company w.e.f 25.08.2023.
Mr. Ram Kumar Singh, resigned as CFO of the company w.e.f 12.10.2023.
Mr.Vijay Jawahar Thakur, company secretary has joined the company w.e.f 12.10.2023.
Mr. VIjay Jawahar Thakur, appointed as CFO of the company w.e.f 12.10.2023.
Mr.Vijay Jawahar Thakur, ceased to be a company secretary& compliance officer and CFO of the company w.e.f10.12.2023.
Ms. Chanchal Sharma, company secretary & compliance officer has joined the company w.ef 01.03.2024.
Ms. Chanchal Sharma, ceased to be company secretary& Compliance officer w.e.f 30.03.2024Ms. Rashi Singhal, company secretary & compliance officer has joined the company w.ef 01.04.2024
Board Evaluation
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directorson the basis of the criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of boardprocesses, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from thecommittee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees,effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors,performance of the board as a whole and performance of the chairman was evaluated, taking intoaccount the views of executive directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in theboard meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors, at which the performance ofthe board, its committees and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation ofindependent directors was done by the entire board, excluding the independent director beingevaluated.
Declaration given by Independent Directors
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment andQualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Company has received declarations from all theIndependentDirectors of the Company confirming that they meet the 'criteria of Independence' asprescribed underSection 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and have submitted their respectivedeclarations as requiredunder Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Familiarisation Programme
The Company has put in place an induction and familiarisation programme for all its Directorsincluding theIndependent Directors.
Directors' Appointment and Remuneration Policy
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration, including criteria fordetermining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other mattersprovided under sub section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, as is adopted by theBoard.
The Company has adopted a comprehensive policy on Nomination and Remuneration of Directorson the Board. As per such policy, candidates proposed to be appointed as Directors on the Boardshall be first reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in its duly convenedMeeting. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall formulate the criteria for determiningthe qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and recommend to the Boarda policy, relating to the Remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and otheremployees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall ensure that—
a) The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain andmotivate directors of the quality required to run the company successfully;
b) Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performancebenchmarks; and
c) Remuneration to directors and senior management involves a balance between fixed andincentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the workingof the company and its goals. During the year under review, none of the Directors of thecompany receive any remuneration.
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your directors hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, theapplicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures;
(b) the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss ofthe Company for that period;
(c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
(d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2024,on a going concern basis;
(e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company andthat such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;' and
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors of the Company met Seven (07) times during the financial year 2023-24. Themeetings of Board of Directors were held on May 30, 2023, August 14,2023 , August 25,2023 ,September 07,2023 , October 12,2023, November 06,2023 and February 02,2024.
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Board of Directors are discussed and taken note by the board ofdirectors.
The Statutory Auditor, Internal Auditor and Executive Directors/ Chief Financial Officer are invited tothe meeting as and when required.
The composition of the Board of Directors, their attendance at Board Meetings and last AnnualGeneral Meeting is as under:
Name of theDirector
Designation
Category
Number of BoardMeetings during the year
Attendanceof Last AGM
Held
Attended
Pawan KumarMittal
Director
Non Executive- NonIndependent
7
Yes
Kiran Mittal
Meenu Jain
Non Executive-Independent
The necessary quorum was present in all the meetings. The intervening gap between any twomeetings was not more than one hundred and twenty days as prescribed by the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015.The agenda andNotice for all the Meetings was prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.
Information provided to the Board
The Board of the Company is presented with all information under the following heads, wheneverapplicable and materially significant. These are summarised either as part of the agenda will inadvance of the Board Meetings or are tabled in the course of the Board Meetings. This, interalia,includes:
Ý Annual operating plans of businesses, capital budgets, updates.
Ý Quarterly results of the Company and its operating divisions or business segments.
Ý Information on recruitment and remuneration of senior officers just below the Board level,including appointment or removal of Chief Financial Officer and the Company Secretary.
Ý Materially important litigations, show cause, demand, prosecution and penalty notices.
Ý Fatal or serious accidents.
Ý Any material default in financial obligations to and by the Company or substantial non-paymentfor services rendered by the Company.
Ý Any issue, which involves possible public liability claims of substantial nature, including anyjudgment or order, which, may have passed strictures on the conduct of the Company or takenan adverse view regarding another enterprise that can have negative implications on theCompany.
Ý Transactions had involved substantial payments towards good-will, brand equity, or intellectualproperty.
Ý Significant development in the human resources front.
Ý Sale of material, nature of investments, assets which is not in the normal course of business.
Ý Quarterly update on the return from deployment of surplus funds.
Ý Non-compliance of any regulatory or statutory provisions or listing requirements as well asshareholder services as non-payment of dividend and delays in share transfer.
Ý Significant labour problems and their proposed solutions. Any significant development in HumanResources /Industrial Relations front like signing of wage agreement, implementation ofVoluntary Retirement Scheme etc.
Independent Directors Meetings
In due compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors,performance of the board as a whole was evaluated, taking into account the views of directors andnon-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting ofthe independent directors, at which the performance of the Board, its committees and individualdirectors was discussed.
One (1) meeting of Independent Directors was held on 14th February, 2024 during the year 2023¬24.
Committee MeetingsAudit Committee
The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to monitor and provide effective supervision of themanagement's financial reporting progress with a view to ensuring accurate timely and properdisclosures and transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting. The Committee overseesthe work carried out by the management, internal auditors on the financial reporting process andthe safeguards employed by them.
Brief description of the terms of reference
Ý Overview of the Company's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financialinformation to ensure that the financial statements reflect a true and fair position.
Ý Recommending the appointment, re-appointment and removal of external auditors, fixation ofaudit fee and also approval for payment for any other services.
Ý Reviewing the financial statements and draft audit report, including quarterly / half yearlyfinancial information.
Ý Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before submission to the Board,focusing primarily on:
o Any changes in accounting policies and practices;
o Major accounting entries based on exercise of judgment by management;o Qualifications in draft audit report;o Significant adjustments arising out of audit;o Compliance with accounting standard;
o Compliance with stock exchange and legal requirements concerning financial statements;o Any related party transactions as per Accounting Standard 18.o Reviewing the Company's financial and risk management policies.o Disclosure of contingent liabilities.
o Reviewing with the management, external and internal auditors and the adequacy of internalcontrol systems.
o Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and followup thereon.o Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matterswhere there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of amaterial nature and reporting the matter to the Board.o Looking into the reasons for substantial defaults in payments to the depositors, debentureholders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors.o Reviewing compliances as regards the Company's Whistle Blower Policy.
Ý Mandatory review of following information
o Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations;o Statement of significant related party transactions, submitted by management;o Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by Statutory Auditors and:o Appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of Internal Auditor.
The Board has re-constituted the Audit Committee in accordance with the requirement ofCompanies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions. All members of Audit Committee arefinancially literate and have financial management expertise. The Audit Committee comprises ofthreemembers including two members as independent director out of which one is chairman of thiscommittee.
The Audit Committee met Four (4) times during the financial year 2023-24. The meetings of AuditCommittee were held on 30th May, 2023, 14th August, 2023, 06th Novomber, 2023 and 14thFebruary, 2024. The Minutes of the Meetings of the Audit Committee are discussed and taken noteby the board of directors.
The Composition of the Audit Committee and Their Attendance at theMeetings are as follows:
Name
No. of Meetings
Chairman
4
3
Avinash Sharma
Member
2
Jitendra kumar Aggarwal
Monam Kapoor
1
Pawan Kumar Mittal
* During the year committee has been reconstituted after the resignation and appointment of directors.Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The policy formulated under Nomination and Remuneration Committee are in conformity with therequirements as per provisions of sub-Section (3) of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The Company hadConstituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee to decide and fix payment of remunerationand sitting fees to the Directors of the Company as per provisions u/s 178 of the Companies Act,2013.
The terms of reference of the remuneration committee in brief pertain tointer-alia, determining theCompanies policy on and approve specific remuneration packages for executive director(s)/Manager under theCompanies Act, 2013 after taking in to account the financial position oftheCompany, trend in the industry, appointees qualification,experience, past performance, interest ofthe Company and members.
This Nomination & Remuneration committee will look after the functions as enumerated u/s 178 ofthe Companies Act, 2013. This Committee has comprises three members including all members asindependent directors out of which one member is chairman of the committee.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met Three (3) time during the financial year 2023¬24. The meetings of Nomination and Remuneration Committee were held on 25th ,August, 2024 ,12th October,2024 and 01st March,2024.
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are discussed andtaken note by the board of directors.
The Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Their Attendance attheMeetings are as follows:
Chairman/Member
Stakeholder's Relationship Committee
The scope of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is to review and address the grievance ofthe shareholders in respect of share transfers, transmission, non-receipt of annual report, non¬receipt of dividend etc, and other related activities. In addition, the Committee also looks intomatters which can facilitate better investor's services and relations.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions ofSEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Company has anindependent Stakeholders' Relationship Committee to consider and resolvegrievances of theShareholders / Investors. This Committee has comprises three members including all members asindependent directors out of which one member is chairman of the committee.
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee met Two (2) times during the financial year 202-24. Themeetings of Stakeholders' Relationship Committee were held 25th August, 2023 and 14thFebruary,2024.
The Minutes of the Meetings of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee are discussed andtakennote by the board of directors.
The Statutory Auditor, Internal Auditor and Executive Directors/ ChiefFinancial Officer are invited tothe meeting as and when required.
The Composition of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Their Attendance at theMeetingsare as follows:
Compliance Officer
Mrs. Rashi Singhal
Company Secretary & compliance Officer
Contact Details
325, IIIrd Floor, Aggarwal Plaza, Sector-14, Rohini, New Delhi110085
E- mail Id
ritaholdingsltd@gmail.com
Shareholders Meetings
Meetings of Shareholders/ Members of the Company held during the financial year 2023-24.
The details of meeting are as follows:
Annual General Meeting: 30th September, 2023
Statutory Auditors
At the meeting held on September 03,2022, the Board of Directors has recommended theappointment of M/s J Singh & Associates, Chartered Accountant ( FRN- 110266W ) as StatutoryAuditors of the Company in place of M/s V.N. Purohit & Co., Chartered Accountants, to hold officefrom the Conclusion of this Annual General Meeting until the Conclusion of 46th AGM onremuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors , subject to the approval of Members.
Ý Statutory AuditorsReports
The Statutory Auditors have given an audit report for financial year2023-24, are givenin"Annexure D"ofthis report.
Ý Statutory AuditorsObservations
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and donot call for any further comments. The Auditor's Report does not contain any qualifications,reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer. The Statutory Auditors have not reported any
incident of fraud to the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 during the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors ofthe Company has appointed G AAKASH & ASSOCIATES, Company Secretariesto undertake theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24.
Ý Secretarial AuditorsReports
The Secretarial Auditors have given Secretarial audit report in Form MR-3 for financial year2023-24, aregiven in"Annexure C"ofthis report.
Ý Secretarial AuditorsObservations
. Report was self explanatory and need no comments
Internal Auditors
Pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 has mandated theappointment of Internal Auditor in the Company. Accordingly, the Board had appointed M/s S.K.Goel & Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the financialyear 2023-24.
Ý Internal AuditorsReports
The Internal Auditors have placed their internal audit report to the company.
Ý Internal AuditorsObservations
Internal Audit Report was self explanatory and need no comments.
The transactions entered with related parties during the year under review were on Arm's Lengthbasis and in the ordinary course of business. The provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act,2013 are therefore, not attracted. All related party transactions were approved by the AuditCommittee and the Board. The relevant information regarding related party transactions has beenset out in Note-21 of the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31.03.2022
In accordance with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, an extract of the annual return ine form _ MGT-7 of the company for the year will be available on the website of the company athttps://ritafinance.in/corporate-announcements .
Our Company firmly believes that its success in the market place and agood reputation is among theprimary determination of value to theshareholders.
The Company has connectivity with NSDL & CDSL for dematerializationof its equity shares. The ISIN-INE018S01016has been allotted for theCompany. Therefore, the matter and/or investors may keeptheirshareholding in the electronic mode with their Depository Participates.93.89% of theCompany's Paid-up Share Capital is in dematerializedform and balance 6.11% is in physical form ason 31st March, 2024.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 ofthe Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board of Directors of yourCompany has adopted the Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy.
The Company believes in the conduct of its affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adoptinghighest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. The Company iscommitted to develop a culture in which every employee feels free to raise concerns about any pooror unacceptable practice and misconduct. In order to maintain the standards has adopted lays downthis Whistle Blower Policy to provide a framework to promote responsible and secure whistleblowing.
The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of theSexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered underthis policy.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during theyear 2023-24:
Ý No of complaints received : 0
Ý No of complaints disposed off : N.A.
People remain the most valuable asset of your Company. Your Company follows a policy of buildingstrong teams of talented professionals. Your Company continues to build on its capabilities ingetting the right talent to support different products and geographies and is taking effective steps toretain the talent. It has built an open, transparent and meritocratic culture to nurture this asset.
The Company recognizes people as its most valuable asset and The Company has kept a sharp focuson Employee Engagement. The Company's Human Resources is commensurate with the size, natureand operations of the Company.
The Company is not required to spend any amount in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility asprovisions relating to Corporate Social Responsibility under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 isnot applicable to Company.
During the year under review, your Directors do not observe any transactions which could result in afraud. Your Directors hereby declares that the Company has not been encountered with any fraudor fraudulent activity during the Financial Year 2023-2024.
Your Directors state that during the financial year 2023-24:
Ý The Company did not issue any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting orotherwise.
Ý The Company did not issue any Sweat Equity shares.
Ý The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the purchase of its own sharesby employees orby trustees for the benefit of employees.
The Company has complied and continues to comply with all the applicable regulations, circularsand guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Stock Exchange(s), Securities andExchange Board of India (SEBI) etc.
The Company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, ListingAgreement executed with the Stock Exchange(s), SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and other applicable rules/regulations/guidelines issued from timeto time.
Pursuant to the approval by the Central Government to the Secretarial Standards specified by theInstitute ofCompany Secretaries of India on April 10, 2015, the Secretarial Standards on Meetings ofthe Board of Directors(SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) came into effect from July 01, 2015.Thereafter, Secretarial Standards wererevised with effect from October 01, 2017. The Company is incompliance with the Secretarial Standards.
Statements in the Board's Report describing the Company'sobjectives, projections, estimates,expectations or predictions may be "forward looking statements" within themeaning of applicablesecurities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressedorimplied. Important factors that could make a difference to your Company's operations includeglobal and Indiandemand supply conditions, finished goods prices, feed stock availability and prices,cyclical demand and pricing inyour Company's principal markets, changes in Governmentregulations, tax regimes, economic developmentswithin India and the countries within which yourCompany conducts business and other factors such as litigationand labour negotiations. YourCompany is not obliged to publicly amend, modify or revise any forward lookingstatements, on thebasis of any subsequent development, information or events or otherwise.
Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation for the support and cooperation, which theCompany continues to receive from its clients, Banks, Government Authorities, Financial Institutionsand associates and are grateful to the shareholders for their continued support to the Company.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the contributions made and the efforts put inby the management team and employees of the Company at all level.
By the order of Board of Directors ofRita Finance and Leasing Limited
Kiran Mittal Pawan Kumar Mittal
Director Director
DIN :00749457 DIN: 00749265
Date: 04/09/2024Place: New Delhi