The directors submit 17th annual report of Crane Infrastructure Limited along with the auditedfinancial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Particulars
2024-25
(Rs.in lacs)
2023-24
Revenue from Operations& Other Income
137.15
355.39
Profit/(Loss) Before Interest & Depreciation
98.2
200.29
Interest
-
Depreciation
13.16
Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items
85.04
187.13
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
Income Tax-(Current Tax)
18.68
42.16
Profit (Loss) after Taxation
66.36
144.97
EPS-Basic
0.92
2.00
EPS-Diluted
The management wants that the profitsearned during the financial year will beretained and redeployed for the operationsof the Company. As the Company needsfurther funds to enhance its businessoperations, upgrade the efficiency. Nodividend is being recommended by theDirectors for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Company proposes to retain anamount of Rs. 66.36 lakhs in the profitand loss account.
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on31st March, 2025 was Rs. 7,24,20,000.The Company has not issued shares withdifferential voting rights nor granted stockoptions nor sweat equity.
Company's performance
During the Year under review revenuefrom operations for the financial year2024-25 was 137.12 and for the previousfinancial year 2023-24 was Rs.353.11lakhs and it was decreased by (61.16 % )over the previous.. Profit Before tax (PBT)for the financial year 2024-25 wasRs.85.04 Lakhs and for the previousfinancial year 2023-24 was 187.13, it was
decreased by (54.55 %) over last year.Profit After tax (PAT) for the financialyear 2024-25 was Rs.66.36 Lakhs and forthe previous financial year 2023-24 was144.97.it was decreased by (54.22%) overthe last year. In the previous financial yeardue to sale of the land inventory, therevenue and profit of the companyincreased significantly.
The real estate is the second largestemployer after agriculture and is slated togrow at 30% over the next decade. Thereal estate sector comprises of four subsectors - housing, retail, hospitality, andcommercial. The growth of this sector iswell complemented by the growth of thecorporate environment and the demand foroffice space as well as urban and semi¬urban accommodations. The constructionindustry ranks third among the 14 majorsectors in terms of direct, indirect andinduced effects in all sectors of theeconomy. The global warehousing andstorage industry has witnessed significantgrowth during the last five years. TheIndian warehousing industry is set to growat a CAGR of 8%-10% and modernwarehousing at 25%- 30% over the next 5years due to various factors including the
anticipated increase in global demand,growth in organized retail and increasingmanufacturing activities, presence ofextremely affordable and desirable e-commerce options and growth ininternational trade. The Government ofIndia along with the governments of therespective states have taken severalinitiatives to encourage the development inthe sector. The Smart City Project, wherethere is a plan to build 100 smart cities, isa prime opportunity for the real estatecompanies. While Goods and Services Tax(GST) continues to remain in a state whereseveral loose ends still need to be tied up,logistics companies - both domestic andglobal, are not just bullish about the sectorbut are actively making investment plansfor the coming fiscals as well. It mayincrease the demand of hi-tech largemodern Warehouses, Logistics Parks etc.As India awaits policy reforms to pick upspeed, your Company firmly believes thatthe demand for Real Estate &Warehousing in India should remainstrong in the medium to long term.
A detailed Management Discussion andAnalysis forms part of this annual report,which is attached to this Report inAnnexure II
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read withSection 134(3) (a) of the Act, the AnnualReturn as on March 31, 2025 is availableon the company’s website on
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013, the board ofdirectors, to the best of their knowledgeand ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annualaccounts, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed and thereare no material departures.
ii The directors had selected suchaccounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudentso as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company at the endof the financial year and of the profit ofthe Company for that period;
iii. The directors had taken proper andsufficient care for the maintenance ofadequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
iv. The directors had prepared the annualaccounts on a going concern basis;
v. The directors had laid down internalfinancial controls to be followed by theCompany and such internal financialcontrols are adequate and operatingeffectively.
vi. The directors had devised propersystems to ensure compliance with theprovisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
i. Mr.Ragav Kaliappan (Din: 02185155) wasappointed as non-executive independentdirector by the board of the company on therecommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee for a period of fiveyears. The Board has opinion that it is verymuch beneficial to the company and thereforeit is desirable to appoint and avail his servicesas an Independent Director. Accordingly, itappointed Sri Ragav Kaliappan (Din:02185155) as an Independent Director of theCompany, not liable to retire by rotation andto hold office with effect from 29-08-2024 to28-08-2029 for the first term of 5 (five)consecutive years to the Board of the
Company and proposed for shareholders’approval. The shareholders approved hisappointment in the 32nd annual generalmeeting held on 27-09-2024 as anIndependent Director of the Company, notliable to retire by rotation and to hold officewith effect from 29-08-2024 to 28-08-2029 forthe first term of 5 (five) consecutive years.
ii. Mr.Venkata Santhi Kumar.N (Din:08949327) who was a non-executiveindependent director of the company and whowas initially appointed in the board meeting of30-08-2022 and later shareholders approvedthe same appointment in their annual generalmeeting on 26-9-2022 for a period of fiveyears since 30-08-2022 to 30-08-2027, wasresigned from his office/designation of non¬executive independent director as on 11-09-24due to his personal reasons.
iii. Re Appointment of Mr.KothuriPraveen (Din:07143744) as anexecutive Director of the company andKey Managerial Personnel (KMP),whowas reappointed in the board meetingheld on 29-03-2020 for a period of fiveyears since 31-03-2020 to 30-03-2025and proposed same to the members fortheir approval and same was approvedin their meeting held on 30-09-2020and now as said his office was expiredon 31-03-2025, and board of directors
in their meeting held on 29-03-2025appointed another period of Five (5)years with effect from 31st March 2025to 30th March 2030 Subject to theapproval of members since his expertisein various business fields like marketingand finance etc.
iv. Re-Appointment of Sri CH.VSSKishore Kumar, Director of the company(Din:01823606)as the Chief FinancialOfficer (CFO) of the Company anddesignated as Key Managerial Personnel(KMP) of the company who wasreappointed in the board meeting heldon 29-03-2020 for a period of five yearssince 31-03-2020 to 30-03-2025 andwhose office was expired on 30-03¬2025, now as said his office wasexpired on 30-03-2025, and board ofdirectors in their meeting held on 29¬03-2025 appointed another period ofFive (5) years with effect from 31stMarch 2025 to 31st March 2030 sincehis expertise in the fields finance,costing etc.
v. Retirement of Sri Bhaskara Rao Potti(Din:01846243) who is a non-executiveIndependent Director of the companywho was re-appointed by the members
of the company in the 12th AGM held on30-09-2020 for a period starting since1-10-2020 to 30-03-2025.Hence he wasretired on 30-03-2025.
I. Re appointment of Mr.GVSL Kantha Rao(DIN: 01846224),director liable to retire byrotation under the Articles of Associationof the Company, in 16th Annual GeneralMeeting and being eligible, offer himselffor reappointment as Director. TheShareholders approved his re-appointmentas a Director of the company at 16thAnnual General Meeting of the companyheld on 27.09.2024.
Directors Liable to Retire by RotationIn the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting:
Smt. Himaha Manepalli (DIN:06505782),director liable to retire byrotation in ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting being eligible, offer herself forreappointment as a Director. The Boardrecommends her re-appointment.
During the Financial year 2024-25 eightmeetings of the board were held on thefollowing dates: 30-05-2024, 07-08-2024,29-08-2024,11-09-224,19-09-2024,13-11-
2024, 12-02-2025 and 29-03-2025 with a gapbetween not exceeding the period of 120days between any of the two meetings asprescribed under the Act and all themembers were present at the abovemeetings, so the necessary quorum waspresent for all the meetings.
The board of directors has carried out anannual evaluation of its own performance,Board committees and Individual directorspursuant to the provisions of the Act andthe corporate governance requirements asprescribed by Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (“SEBI”) under regulation27 of the SEBI(LODR) Regulations2015.The performance of the Board wasevaluated by the Board after seekinginputs from all the directors on the basis ofthe criteria such as the Board compositionand structure, effectiveness of boardprocesses, information and functioning,etc. The performance of the committeeswas evaluated by the board after seekinginputs from the committee members on thebasis of the criteria such as thecomposition of committees, effectivenessof committee meetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination andRemuneration Committee reviewed theperformance of the individual directors on
the basis of the criteria such as thecontribution of the individual director tothe Board and committee meetings likepreparedness on the issues to be discussed,meaningful and constructive contributionand inputs in meetings, etc. In addition,the Chairman was also evaluated on thekey aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of independentDirectors, performance of non¬independent directors, performance of theboard as a whole and performance of theChairman was evaluated, taking intoaccount the views of executive directorsand non-executive directors. The samewas discussed in the board meeting thatfollowed the meeting of the independentDirectors, at which the performance of theBoard, its committees and individualdirectors was also discussed.
vi. During the year two separate meetingsof the independent directors were held on31-05-2024 , and 28-03-2025 inter-alia toreview the performance of non¬independent directors and the board as awhole.
vii. The Board periodically reviewscompliance reports of all laws applicableto the Company, prepared by theCompany.
Relationships between directors inter-seExcept the Two Independent Directors allthe other directors of the company arehaving relationship with each other. i.erelatives.
i. Observations of Board evaluationcarried out for the year: Nil
ii. Previous Years observations and actionstaken: Nil
iii. Proposed actions based current yearObservations: Nil
The current policy is to have anappropriate mix of executive andindependent directors to maintain theindependence of the Board, and separateits functions of governance andmanagement. As on March 31, 2025, theBoard consists of six members, two ofthem are independent directors. The Boardperiodically evaluates the need for changein its composition and size.
The policy of the Company on directors’appointment and remuneration, includingcriteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes, independence of adirector and other matters provided underSub-section (3) of section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013, adopted by theBoard is recommended by the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee. We affirmthat the remuneration paid to the directorsis as per the terms laid out in thenomination and remuneration policy of theCompany.
The Terms of Reference of thiscommittee cover the matters specifiedfor Audit Committee under Section 177of the Companies Act,2013SEBI(LODR) Regulations 2015and as follows:
a. Oversight of the Company’sfinancial reporting process and thedisclosure of its financialinformation to ensure that thefinancial statement is correct,sufficient and credible.
b. Recommending the appointmentand removal of external auditor,fixation of audit fee and alsoapproval for payment for any otherservices.
c. Reviewing with management theannual financial statements before
submission to the Board, focusingprimarily on:
> Any changes in accountingpolicies and practices
> Major accounting entries basedon exercise of judgment bymanagement
> Qualifications in draft Auditors’Report
> Significant adjustments arisingout of audit
> The going concern assumption
> Compliance with stock
exchange and legalrequirements concerning
financial statements
> Any related party transactions
i.e. transactions of the companyof material nature, withpromoters or the management,their subsidiaries or relativesetc., that may have potentialconflict with the interests of theCompany at large.
d. Reviewing the adequacy of internalaudit function, including thestructure of the internal auditdepartment, staffing and seniorityof the official heading thedepartment, reporting structure
coverage and frequency of internalaudit.
e. Discussion with internal auditorsof any significant findings andfollow up there on.
f. Reviewing the findings of anyinternal investigations by theinternal auditors into matters whereis suspected fraud or irregularityor a failure of internal controlsystems of a material nature andreporting the matter to the board
g. Discussion with external auditors,before the audit commences, thenature and scope of audit as well ashave post audit discussion toascertain any area of concern.
h. Reviewing the Company’sfinancial and risk managementpolicies.
i. Reviewing with the management,external and internal auditors, andthe adequacy of internal controlsystems.
j. Other matters as assigned/specifiedby the Board from time to time.
k. The scope of the Audit Committeealso includes matters which are setout in SEBI (LODR) Regulations2015, read with Section 177 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the rules
made there under, as amendedfrom time to time.
The Audit Committee comprises oftotal three Non-Executive Directorsin which two are IndependentDirectors and one director is nonexecutive non independent director(woman director). The committeecomprises as follows:
1. Mr.Venkata Nageswara Rao.K (Chairman)
2. *Mr. Santhi Kumar.N -Member
3. Mrs.M. Himaja- Member
4. # Ragav Kaliappan-Member
On 19-09-2024 reorganization of thecommittees was happened, since*Mr.Santhi Kuamr.N resigned from his officeof Independent Directorship as on 11 -09-2024which resulted automatic vacation from thepost of member of the committee.
# Mr.Ragav Kaliappan Non-Executiveindependent Director was appointed as themember of the audit committee on 19-09¬2024.
The details of meetings and attendance ofits members are given below:
Name
Category
Number ofmeetings duringthe financialyear 2024-25
Held
Attended
Mr.Venkata
Nageswara
Rao.K
Non¬
Executive
Independent
Director
5
*Mr. SanthiKumar.N
2
M.Himaja
#Ragav
Kaliappan
3
Five Audit committee meetings were heldduring the year and the gap between twomeetings had not exceeded 120 days. Thedates on which the said meetings wereheld on 30-05-2024, 07-08-2024, 19-09¬2024, 13-11-2024 and 12-02-2025.The
necessary quorum was present for all themeetings.
*Mr.Santhi Kumar who was the then memberof the committee before his resignation and reorganization of the committee, total two auditcommittee meetings were held and he attendedall the meetings.
#Mr.Ragav Kaliappan who is the member ofthe committee, after his appointment totalthree audit committee meetings were held andhe attended all of the meetings.
The Company had constituted theNomination and Remuneration Committeeunder Section 178 of the Companies Act,2013
The broad terms of reference are todetermine and recommend to Board,Compensation payable to ExecutiveDirectors, appraisal of the performance ofthe Managing Directors / Whole-timeDirectors and to determine and advise theBoard for the payment of annualcommission/compensation to the Non¬Executive Director and to recommend tothe Board appointment/ reappointment andremoval of Directors. To frame criteria for
determining qualifications, positiveattributes and Independence of Directorsand to create an evaluation framework forIndependent Directors and the Board.The scope of the Committee also includesmatters which are set out in SEBI (LODR)Regulations 2015 and the rules made thereunder, as amended from time to time
The Nomination and RemunerationCommittee comprises of total three Non¬Executive Directors in which two areIndependent Directors and one director isnon executive non independent director(woman director).
.The committee comprises as follows:
On 19-09-2024 reorganization of thecommittees was happened, since*Mr.Santhi Kuamr.N resigned from his officeof Independent Directorship as on 11 -09-2024which resulted automatic vacation from thepost of member of the NRC committee.
# Mr.Ragav Kaliappan Non-Executiveindependent Director was appointed as themember of the NRC committee on 19-09¬2024.
Five Audit committee meetings were heldduring the year and the gap between twomeetings had not exceeded 120 days. Thedates on which the said meetings wereheld on 30-05-2024, 07-08-2024, 19-09¬2024, 13-11-2024 and 12-02-2025.Thenecessary quorum was present for all themeetings.
*Mr.Santhi Kumar who was the then memberof the committee before his resignation and reorganization of the committee, total two NRCcommittee meetings were held and he attendedall the meetings.
#Mr.Ragav Kaliappan who is the member ofthe committee, after his appointment totalthree NRC committee meetings were held andhe attended all of the meetings.
The Board has based on recommendationsof the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, laid down following policies:
1. Policy for Determining Qualifications,Positive Attributes and Independence of aDirector
2. Policy for Board & IndependentDirectors’ Evaluation
Based on the criteria laid down in thePolicy for evaluation of Board andIndependent Directors, the Board carriedout the annual performance evaluation ofBoard Committees and the IndependentDirectors, whereas at a separate meeting,Independent Directors evaluated theperformance of Executive Directors,Board as a whole and of the Chairman.Nomination and Remuneration Committeealso evaluated individual directors’performance.
i) As per the said Policy, evaluationcriteria for evaluation Board inter aliacovers: Composition in light of businesscomplexities and statutory requirements;establishment of vision, mission,objectives and values for the Company;laying down strategic road map for theCompany & annual plans; growth attainedby the Company; providing leadership anddirections to the Company and employees;effectiveness in ensuring statutorycompliances and discharging its duties /responsibilities towards all stakeholders;Identification, monitoring & mitigation ofsignificant corporate risks; composition ofvarious committees, laying down terms ofreference and reviewing committee’sworking etc.
ii) Performance evaluation criteria forExecutive Directors inter alia include:level of skill, knowledge and corecompetence; performance andachievement vis-a-vis budget andoperating plans; Effectiveness towardsensuring statutory compliances;discharging duties/responsibilities towardsall stakeholders; reviewing/monitoringExecutive management performance,adherence to ethical standards of integrity& probity; employment of strategicperception and business acumen in criticalmatters etc.
iii) Performance of Independent Directorsis evaluated based on: objectivity &constructively while exercising duties;providing independent judgment onstrategy, performance, risk managementand Board’s deliberations; devotion ofsufficient time for informed decisionmaking; exercising duties in bona fidemanner; safeguarding interests of allstakeholders, particularly minorityshareholders; upholding ethical standardsof integrity & probity; updatingknowledge of the Company & its externalenvironment etc
iv) Committees of the Board are evaluatedfor their performance based on:effectiveness in discharging duties andfunctions conferred; setting up andimplementation of various policies,procedures and plans, effective use ofCommittee’s powers as per terms ofreference, periodicity of meetings,attendance and participation of committeemembers; providing strategic guidance tothe Board on various matters comingunder committee’s purview etc
The Committee has formulated Policy forRemuneration of Directors, KMP & otheremployees. As per the Policy,remuneration to Non-executiveIndependent Directors includes:
a. Sitting Fees for attending meetings ofthe Board as well as Committees of theBoard, as decided by the Board within thelimits prescribed under the CompaniesAct.
b. Travelling and other expenses theyincur for attending to the Company’saffairs, including attending Committee andBoard Meetings of the Company. 1
The appointment and remuneration ofExecutive Directors including ManagingDirector, Joint Managing Director andWhole Time Director is governed by therecommendation of the Remuneration andNomination Committee, resolutionspassed by the Board of Directors andShareholders of the Company. Theremuneration package of ManagingDirector, Joint Managing Director andWhole Time Director comprises of salary,perquisites, allowances and otherretirement benefits as approved by theshareholders at the General Meetings ofthe Company.
The Non-Executive Directors are paidremuneration by way of Sitting Fees. TheNon Executive Directors are paid sittingfees for each meeting of the Board andCommittee of Directors attended by them.
The Company has a stakeholders’relationship committee of directors to lookinto the redressal of complaints ofinvestors.
i. The stakeholder’s relationshipcommittee of the Company isconstituted in line with theprovisions of read with Section 178of the Companies Act andRegulation 20 of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations 2015.
The Committee comprises of total threeNon-Executive Directors in which two areIndependent Directors and one director isnon-executive non independent director(woman director).
2. 1Mr. Santhi Kumar.N -Member
On 19-09-2024 reorganization of thecommittees was happened, since*Mr.Santhi Kuamr.N resigned from his officeof Independent Directorship as on 11 -09-2024which resulted automatic vacation from thepost of member of the SRC committee.
# Mr.Ragav Kaliappan Non-Executiveindependent Director was appointed as the
member of the SRC committee on 19-09¬2024.
6
4
Six Stake Holders Relationship Committeemeetings were held during the year and thegap between two meetings had notexceeded 120 days. The dates on whichthe said meetings were held on 30-05-
2024,03-07-2024,19-09-2024,15-10-202426-12-2024 and 12-02-2025. Thenecessary quorum was present for all themeetings.
*Mr.Santhi Kumar who was the then memberof the committee before his resignation and reorganization of the committee, total two SRCcommittee meetings were held and he attendedall the meetings.
#Mr.Ragav Kaliappan who is the member ofthe committee, after his appointment total fourSRC committee meetings were held and heattended all of the meetings.
The information required under Section 197of the Act read with rule 5(1) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 aregiven below
a. The ratio of the remuneration of eachdirector to the median remuneration of theemployees of the Company for thefinancial year: NIL
During the financial year 2024-25 TheCompany has not paid any remunerationto Non- Executive Directors
b. The percentage increase inremuneration of each director, chiefexecutive officer, chief financial officer,company secretary in the financial year:Nil
c. The percentage increase in the medianremuneration of employees in the financialyear: Nil
d. The number of permanent employees onthe rolls of Company: 1
e. Average percentile increase alreadymade in the salaries of employees otherthan the managerial personnel in the lastfinancial year and its comparison with thepercentile increase in the managerialremuneration and justification thereof andpoint out if there are any exceptionalcircumstances for increase in themanagerial remuneration: Nil
Revenue Rs.137.12 Lakhs
Remuneration of KMPs as a percentageof revenue: 2.18%
f. Variations in the market capitalization ofthe Company, price earnings ratio as at theclosing date of the current financial yearand previous financial year.
March
31,2025
March31, 2024
%
Change
Market
Capitalizati
on
14,01,32,
700
14,69,40
,180
(4.63)
Price
Earnings
Ratio
21.0
10.14
107.10
Increase in the managerial remunerationfor the year was: Nil
There were no exceptional circumstancesfor increase in the managerialremuneration
g. Comparison of each remuneration of thekey managerial personnel against thePerformance of the Company:
Remuneration in FY
3.00Lakhs
Revenue
Rs.137.12 Lakhs
Remuneration(% of Revenue)
2.18
Profit before Tax
Rs. 85.04 Lakhs
Remuneration(as % of PBT)
3.52
h. Affirmation that the remuneration is asper the remuneration policy of theCompany:
The Company affirms remuneration is asper the remuneration policy of theCompany.
i. The statement containing particulars ofemployees as required under Section197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) ofthe Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014: NA
In terms with Section 149 (7) of theCompanies Act, 2013, All the IndependentDirectors of the Company have declaredthat they meet the criteria of Independencein terms of Section 149(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR)regulations, 2015. Hence that there is nochange in status of Independence.
It is confirmed that Independent Directorshave complied with the Code for
Independent Directors prescribed inSchedule IV to the Act web link wheredetails of familiarisation programmesimparted to independent directors is
disclosed: https://craneinfrastructure.com
During the year under review, twomeetings of independent directors wereheld on 31-05-2024, and 28-03-2025 incompliance with the requirements ofschedule IV of the companies act,2013.The Independent Directors at themeeting, inter alia, reviewed the
Performance of Non-IndependentDirectors and Board as a whole.
Performance of the Chairperson of theCompany, taking into account the views ofManaging Director and Non-ExecutiveDirectors and Assessed the quality,quantity and timeliness of flow ofinformation between the CompanyManagement and the Board that isnecessary for the Board to effectively andreasonably perform their duties.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139of the Act and the rules framed there underM/s Pundarikakshyam & Associates (ICAI
Registration No.0011330S)., CharteredAccountants, as statutory auditors of thecompany for a period of five consecutiveyears from the conclusion of 13th annualgeneral meeting of the company held on30-09-2021,till the conclusion of 18thannual general meeting to be held in theyear 2026,for this the share holders of thecompany had given their consent by wayordinary resolution in the annual generalmeeting held on 30-09-2021.
In accordance with the CompaniesAmendment Act, 2017, enforced on 7thMay, 2018 by the Ministry of CorporateAffairs, the appointment of StatutoryAuditors is not required to be ratified atevery Annual General Meeting. TheReport given by the Auditors on thefinancial statement of the Company is partof this Report.
There has been no qualification,reservation, adverse remark or disclaimergiven by the Auditors in their Report.Auditors report is given as an Annexure-V which forms part of this report.
The statutory auditors of the companyhave not reported any fraud as specifiedunder the second provision of section143(12) of the companies act 2013
(including any statutory modification(S) orre-enactment(S) for the time being inforce.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules 2014, your Company engaged theservices of M/s. K. Srinivasa Rao&Nagaraju Associates; Company Secretariesin Practice, Vijayawada has conducted theSecretarial Audit of the Company for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025.
The detailed reports on the SecretarialAudit in Form MR- 3 are appended as anAnnexure VI to this Report. There were noqualifications, reservations or adverseremarks given by Secretarial Auditors ofthe Company. Nil
Clarifications if any on SecretarialAudit report or annual secretarialcompliance report: Nil
Cost Audit was not applicable to theCompany for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Board of the Company has formed arisk management committee to frame,implement and monitor the riskmanagement plan for the Company. Thecommittee is responsible for reviewing therisk management plan and ensuring itseffectiveness. The audit committee hasadditional oversight in the area of financialrisks and controls. Major risks identifiedby the businesses and functions aresystematically addressed throughmitigating actions on a continuing basis.The development and implementation ofrisk management policy has been coveredin the management discussion andanalysis, which forms part of this report.
There were no loans, guarantees andinvestments made during the financialyear.
None of the transactions with relatedparties falls under the scope of Section188(1) of the Act. Information on
transactions with related parties pursuantto Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read withrule 8(2) of the Companies(Accounts)Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure I inForm AOC-2 and the same forms part ofthis report.
Your Directors are pleased to inform thatthe provisions of section 135 of the Act,read with Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are notapplicable to the Company.
The Company has not accepted anydeposits from public and as such, noamount on account of principal or intereston deposits from public was outstandingas on the date of the balance sheet.
During the year the company has notreceived any un- secured loans from thedirectors.
Based on the framework of internalfinancial controls and compliance systems
established and maintained by theCompany, work performed by the internal,statutory and secretarial auditors andexternal consultants and the reviewsperformed by management and therelevant board committees, including theaudit committee, the board is of theopinion that the Company’s internalfinancial controls were adequate andeffective during the financial year 2024¬25.
Conservation of energy, technologyabsorption, foreign exchange earningsand outgo Conservation of energy:
CIL continues to work on reducing carbonfootprint in all its areas of operationsthrough initiatives like
(a) green infrastructure,
(b) Procurement of renewable energythrough onsite solar power generatingunits. CIL continues to add LEED certifiedgreen buildings to its real estate portfolio,but during the year no Procurement ofrenewable energy through onsite solarpower generating units were made.
The Company endeavour’s to adopt theusing of latest technologies for improvingthe productivity and quality of its services,
but during the year no new technologyabsorption, adaption and innovation wasmade.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgoExport in financial year 2024-25: Nil
Material changes and commitments, ifany, affecting the financial position ofthe company which have occurredbetween the end of the financial year ofthe company to which the financialstatements relate and the date of thereport:
No material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of theCompany occurred between the end of thefinancial year to which this financialstatements relate on the date of this report.
Significant and material orders passedby the regulators or courts or tribunalsimpacting the going concern status ofthe company.
There are no significant and materialorders passed by the Regulators or Courtsor Tribunals which would impact thegoing concern status of the Company
Your directors confirm that the companyhas adopted a policy regarding theprevention of sexual harassment of womenat work place and has constituted InternalComplaints Committees (ICC) asper therequirement of The Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘Act’)and Rules made there under, yourCompany.
(i) number of complaints filed during thefinancial year; Nil
(ii) number of complaints disposed ofduring the financial year; Nil
(iii) number of complaints pending as atthe end of the financial year: Nil
Your Company treats its “humanresources” as one of its most importantassets. Your Company continuouslyinvests in attraction, retention anddevelopment of talent on an ongoing basis.A number of programs that providefocused people attention are currentlyunderway. Your Company thrust is on thepromotion of talent internally through jobrotation and job enlargement.
Your Directors are pleased to inform thatas per SEBI Amended Circular No.CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/7/2014 datedSeptember 15, 2014, compliance with theprovisions of Corporate Governance wasnot be mandatory for the Company for thefinancial year 2024-25.
The company had set up vigil mechanismto enable the employees and directors toreport genuine concerns and irregularities,if any in the company, noticed by them.The Whistle Blower Policy/ vigilmechanism (as amended) has been postedon the Website of the Company(https://craneinfrastructure.com) and alsogiven as Annexure III in this report.
Your Company did not have any fundslying unpaid or unclaimed for a period ofseven years. Therefore there were no fundswhich were required to be transferred toInvestor Education and Protection Fund(IEPF).
Details of Demat suspense account andunclaimed suspense account: Nil
Disclosures pertaining to the sexualharassment of women at workplace(prevention, prohibition and redressal)act, 2013 :
Your directors confirm that the Companyhas adopted a policy for prevention ofSexual Harassment of Women atworkplace and has set up Committee forimplementation of said policy. Yourdirectors confirmed that the Company hascomplied with provisions relating to theconstitution of Internal ComplaintsCommittee under the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.During the year Company has not receivedany complaint of harassment.
(a)
A statement that
The
the company
Company
has complied
has
with provisions
constituted
relating to the
an Internal
constitution of
Complaints
Internal
Committee.
Regular
Committee
monitoring
under the
is ensured by
Sexual
the
Harassment of
committee.
Women at
During the
Workplace
year under
(Prevention,
review, no
Prohibition and
complaint
Redressal) Act,
was filed
2013
aforesaid
Act.
(i)
Number of
NIL - since
no cases
Harassment
during the
received
year
(ii)
Number ofSexualHarassmentComplaintsdisposed off
NIL - sinceno casesduring theyear
(iii)
Number ofSexualHarassmentComplaintspending beyond90 days
(j) Number of employees as on theclosure of financial year:
Female
1
Male
0
Transgender
In accordance with the provisionsintroduced under the Companies(Accounts) Second Amendment Rules,2025, the Board of Directors herebyaffirms that the Company has dulycomplied with all applicable requirementsunder the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, asamended.
The Company remains steadfast in itscommitment to fostering an equitable,inclusive, and legally compliantworkplace. In furtherance of this, all
benefits mandated under the Act—such aspaid maternity leave, medical bonus,prescribed nursing breaks, and provisionof creche facilities in eligible
establishments—have been implementedin both letter and spirit.
The Board recognizes that adherence tothe Maternity Benefit Act is not merely astatutory obligation, but also a reflectionof the Company’s broader ethos ofsafeguarding employee welfare, promotingwork-life balance, and supporting womenin the workforce through all stages ofmaternity and motherhood.
During the year under review, yourCompany has not accepted any depositwithin the meaning of Sections 73 and 74of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits)Rules, 2014 (including any statutorymodification(s) or re-enactment(s) for thetime being in force).
The Company has not invited or acceptedany deposits from the public or itsmembers;
i. No amount has been received bythe Company that would be classified as a‘deposit’ under the said provisions;
ii. There were no outstanding depositsas on the date of the Balance Sheet;
iii. There has been no default inrepayment of deposits or in payment ofinterest thereon;
iv. The Company has not accepted anydeposit in contravention of the provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rulesmade thereunder.
Accordingly, the disclosure requirementsunder Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are not applicable to theCompany for the year under review.
The directors thank the Company’semployees, customers, vendors, investorsand academic institutions for theirContinuous support. The directors alsothank the government of various countries,government of India, the governments ofvarious states in India and concernedgovernment departments / agencies fortheir co-operation. The directorsappreciate and value the contributionsmade by every member of the CraneInfrastructure Limited.
For and on behalf of the board ofCrane Infrastructure LimitedSd/-
(K.Praveen)
Executive Director(Din:07143744)
Place: GunturDate:30.08.2025
Remuneration to ExecutiveDirectors: