1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
(H In lakhs)
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-2025
2023-2024
Revenue from Operations
53,267
48,900
73,795
69,996
Other Income
1,100
452
1,510
787
Total Income
54,367
49,352
75,305
70,783
Less: Total Expenditure
39,780
37,956
58,596
56,902
Profit/ (loss) before exceptional items and tax
14,587
11,396
16,709
13,881
Less: Exceptional Items
-
Profit before Tax (PBT)
Less: Tax Expenses
3,423
2,864
4,066
3,489
Profit After Tax (PAT) before Minority Interest
11,164
8,532
12,643
10,392
Less: Non-Controlling Interests
48
108
Other Comprehensive Income/ (loss)
25
(17)
Total Comprehensive Income
11,189
8,515
12,620
10,267
The Directors of Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited (“theCompany”) are pleased to present the 38th Annual Reportalong with the Audited Standalone and ConsolidatedFinancial Statements for the financial year ended31st March, 2025.
On a consolidated basis, during the financial yearunder review, the Company achieved a total revenueof H73,795 Lakh, as compared to H69,996 Lakh in theprevious financial year. The profit before tax stoodat H16,709 (previous year: H13,881 Lakh), with atax provision of H4,066 Lakh (previous year: H3,489Lakh). Consequently, the profit after tax was H12,643Lakh, as against H10,392 Lakh in the previousfinancial year.
The total comprehensive income for the year wasH12,620 Lakh, as compared to H10,267 Lakh in theprevious financial year.
On a standalone basis, during the financial yearunder review, the Company achieved a total revenueof H53,267 Lakh, as compared to H48,900 Lakh in theprevious financial year. The profit before tax stood atH14,587 Lakh (previous year: H11,396 Lakh), with atax provision of H3,423 Lakh (previous year: H2,864lakh). Consequently, the profit after tax was H11,164Lakh, as against H8,532 Lakh in the previous financialyear.
The total comprehensive income for the year wasH11,189 Lakh, compared to H8,515 Lakh in theprevious financial year.
The Company is primarily engaged in the activitiesof Real Estate development. There was no changein nature of the business of the Company, during theyear under review.
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEENTHE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR ANDDATE OF THE REPORT:
There were no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Companybetween the end of the financial year to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of this report.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Authorized Share Capitalof the Company was H1,50,00,00,000/- (Rupees OneHundred Fifty Crore only) divided into 15,00,00,000Equity Shares of H10/- each.
Pursuant to the scheme of Demerger between theCompany and Radha Raman Dev Ventures PrivateLimited (“RRDVPL”), a Wholly Owned Subsidiaryunder Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013,7,09,698 (Seven Lakh Nine Thousand Six HundredNinety-Eight) new Equity Shares of H10/- each wereallotted to the equity shareholders of the Company.After this allotment, the issued, subscribed andpaid up share capital is H36,19,45,730/- divided into3,61,94,573 Equity Shares of H10/- each.
During the year under review, the Company hasissued and allotted 31,64,557 (thirty-one lakhs Sixty-four Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty-seven) equityshares at face value of H10/- each (Rupees ten only),to the non-promoters on preferential basis.
As on 31st March, 2025, after such allotment, theissued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital isH39,35,91,300/- divided into 3,93,59,130 EquityShares of H10/- each.
Your directors have recommended a dividend ofH4.50/- per equity share (previous financial yearH4/- per equity share) of H10/- each, being 45%(previous financial year 40%) on equity share capitalfor the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. Thedividend, if approved by the shareholder, will bepaid to those members whose names appear in theRegister of Members / List of Beneficial Owners ason 2nd September, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 43Aof the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI ListingRegulations”), the Company has formulated theDividend Distribution Policy.
The policy is available on the Company's website athttps://ajmera.com/policies/.
During the year under review, a sum of H1118.86Lakhs (previous year H851.54 Lakhs) was transferredto the General Reserve.
During the year under review, in accordance withSections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013,and other applicable provisions of the Act read withthe Companies (Compromises, Arrangements andAmalgamations) Rules, 2016, the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, videits order dated 4th July, 2024, approved the Schemeof Arrangement (Demerger) between Ajmera Realty& Infra India Limited (“ARIIL”) and Radha RamanDev Ventures Private Limited (“RRDVPL”).
The purpose of the demerger was to segregatethe business relating to the development of acommercial project spread over 6.5 acres into aseparate entity. This restructuring is intended toenable a more focused and strategic approach tounlock and capitalize on the growth potential of theproject.
As per the approved Scheme, one equity share ofARIIL of H10/- each fully paid-up was to be issuedand allotted for every fifty equity shares of ARIIL ofH10/- each fully paid-up held by the shareholders.Accordingly, the Company allotted 7,09,698 equityshares of H10/- each to the shareholders of ARIIL.
All necessary statutory filings and formalities withthe Registrar of Companies (ROC) have been dulycompleted in connection with the Scheme.
The Company has fifteen subsidiaries, one associateand two joint ventures Companies.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act'), a statementcontaining salient features of the financial statementsof the subsidiary, associate, and joint venture
companies, in Form AOC-1 is attached as Annexure- A to the financial statements of the Company andforms part of this Annual Report.
Further, no subsidiary, associate, or joint venturecompany was formed or ceased to exist during thefinancial year under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 129 and 133 ofthe Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 and as required under Regulation 34 of theSEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has preparedConsolidated Audited Financial Statements.These statements consolidate the financials ofthe Company with those of its subsidiaries, jointventures, associates, and step-down subsidiaries, inaccordance with the applicable provisions of IndianAccounting Standards (“Ind AS”).
The Consolidated Audited Financial Statements,together with the Independent Auditors' Reportthereon, form an integral part of this Annual Reportand are annexed hereto.
A summary of the consolidated financial position ispresented under No. 1 above.
The Company has established a comprehensiveRisk Management Policy that outlines a structuredapproach to risk identification, assessment, andmitigation. Periodic and detailed exercises areundertaken to identify, evaluate, manage, andmonitor both business and non-business risks. TheBoard of Directors regularly reviews the risk profile ofthe Company and provides guidance on measuresto control and mitigate identified risks through a well-defined risk management framework.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 21 ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Companyhas constituted a Risk Management Committeeto oversee the risk management framework andpractices of the organization. As on 31st March, 2025,the Risk Management Committee comprised of Mr.Rajnikant S. Ajmera, Chairman & Managing Directorof the Company as Chairman of the Committee andMr. Manoj I. Ajmera, Managing Director, Mr. JayeshJ. Mehta, Independent Director as its members. TheCompany Secretary and Compliance Officer acts asthe Secretary to the Committee.
The Committee is responsible for monitoring andreviewing the risk management plan and ensuringits effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additionaloversight in the area of financial risks and controls.The major risks identified by the businesses andfunctions are systematically addressed throughmitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a)of the Act, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2025is available on the Company's website at https://ajmera.com/annual-reports/
a) Composition
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company's Boardcomprises of six Directors, which includes oneWoman Independent Director. The Board hasan appropriate mix of Executive, Non-Executive,and Independent Directors, in compliance withthe requirements of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations. This composition is also aligned withthe best practices of Corporate Governance.
b) Retirement by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6)of the Act, read with the Companies (Managementand Administration) Rules, 2014 and the Articlesof Association of the Company, Mr. Rajnikant S.Ajmera (DIN: 00010833), Director, is liable to retireby rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meetingand, being eligible, has offered himself for re¬appointment. Based on the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee, the Boardof Directors recommends his re-appointment to themembers of the Company.
c) Appointment and Re-appointment of Directors:
> Details of the appointments and re¬appointments made during the year underreview are as follows:
Upon the recommendation of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee and the approvalof the Board of Directors of the Company and interms of the provisions of the Act, the followingappointments and re-appointments were madeduring the financial year:
i) Mr. Sanjay C. Ajmera (DIN: 00012496),Director, who retired by rotation at the
37th Annual General Meeting of theCompany held on 9th August, 2024,was re-appointed by the members as aDirector of the Company in accordancewith the provisions of Section 152(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013;
ii) Mr. Rajnikant S. Ajmera (DIN: 00010833),Chairman & Managing Director, was re¬appointed for a consecutive term of fiveyears by the members at the 37th AnnualGeneral Meeting held on 9th August, 2024,commencing from 1st August, 2024 andwill continue until 31st July, 2029;
iii) Mrs. Hemanti P. Sutaria (DIN: 00090757)was appointed as an Additional Director(Non-Executive Independent) of theCompany with effect from 11th May, 2024.In accordance with the provisions ofSection 149 of the Act read with ScheduleIV thereto and the applicable SEBI ListingRegulations, Mrs. Hemanti P. Sutaria wasappointed as Non-Executive, IndependentWoman Director of the Company, notliable to retire by rotation, for a term of fiveconsecutive years commencing from 11thMay, 2024 to 10th May, 2029. A SpecialResolution seeking Member's approval forher appointment is being sought throughPostal Ballot Process and resolution wasconsidered to be passed on 22nd June,2024, being last date of remote e-voting.In the opinion of the Board, Mrs. HemantiP. Sutaria is a person of integrity and fulfilsrequisite conditions as per applicable lawsand is independent of the management ofthe Company;
iv) Mr. Jayesh J. Mehta (DIN: 00030636) wasappointed as an Additional Director (Non¬Executive Independent) of the Companywith effect from 11th August, 2024. Inaccordance with the provisions of Section149 of the Act read with Schedule IVthereto and the applicable SEBI ListingRegulations, Mr. Jayesh J. Mehta wasappointed as Non-Executive, IndependentDirector of the Company, not liable to retireby rotation, for a term of five consecutiveyears commencing from 11th August,2024 to 10th August, 2029. A SpecialResolution seeking Member's approval forhis appointment is being sought through
Postal Ballot Process and resolution wasconsidered to be passed on 9th November,2024, being last date of remote e-voting.In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Jayesh J.Mehta is a person of integrity and fulfilsrequisite conditions as per applicable lawsand is independent of the management ofthe Company;
v) Mrs. Shruti A. Shah (DIN: 08337714)was appointed as an Additional Director(Non-Executive Independent) of theCompany with effect from 14th November,2024. In accordance with the provisionsof Section 149 of the Act read withSchedule IV thereto and the applicableSEBI Listing Regulations, Mrs. Shruti A.Shah was appointed as Non-Executive,Independent Director of the Company, notliable to retire by rotation, for a term of fiveconsecutive years commencing from 14thNovember, 2024 to 13th November, 2029.A Special Resolution seeking Member'sapproval for her appointment is beingsought through Postal Ballot Process andresolution was considered to be passedon 22nd December, 2024, being last dateof remote e-voting. In the opinion of theBoard, Mrs. Shruti A. Shah is a person ofintegrity and fulfils requisite conditions asper applicable laws and is independent ofthe management of the Company;
> Appointment of Key Managerial Personnel(“KMP”):
In accordance with the provisions of Section203 of the Act, read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 6 ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, following are thedetails of appointment of Company Secretary& Compliance Officer to fill the casual vacancyarising from the resignation of previousCompany Secretary:
Sr.
Name of KMP
Date of
No.
appointment
1.
Mr. ChandraPrakash Jugani
9th May, 2024
2.
Mrs. Shweta Jhawar
13th July, 2024
3.
Ms. Reema Solanki
4th February, 2025
d) Cessation:
i) Mr. Ambalal C. Patel ceased to be anIndependent Director of the Company w.e.f.11th May, 2024, upon completion of his tenureas an Independent Director;
ii) Mrs. Aarti M. Ramani ceased to be anIndependent Director of the Company w.e.f.11th August, 2024, upon completion of hertenure as an Independent Woman Director;
iii) Mr. Kulumani G. Krishnamurthy ceased to bean Independent Director of the Company w.e.f.26th September, 2024, following his resignationfrom the Board;
iv) Mr. Chandra Prakash Jugani, CompanySecretary & Compliance Officer of the Companyresigned from his position w.e.f. close ofbusiness hours on 12th July, 2024;
v) Mrs. Shweta Jhawar, Company Secretary &Compliance Officer of the Company resignedfrom his position w.e.f. close of business hourson 4th September, 2024;
e) Declaration from Independent Directors:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 149(6)of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Company has received declarationsfrom all Independent Directors confirming that theymeet the criteria of independence as laid downunder the applicable laws. Further, in compliancewith Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations,each Independent Director has also affirmed thatthey are not aware of any circumstance or situationwhich exists or may reasonably be anticipated thatcould impair or impact their ability to discharge theirduties as Independent Directors of the Companywith an objective, independent judgment and withoutany external influence.
All Independent Directors have additionallyconfirmed their compliance with the provisions ofSchedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 (Codefor Independent Directors) and the Company'sCode of Conduct. In accordance with Rule 6(3) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Qualification ofDirectors) Rules, 2014, the Independent Directorshave also submitted declarations confirming theinclusion of their names in the data bank maintainedby the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA),which is to be maintained throughout their tenure.
The Company further confirms that none of itsDirectors are disqualified from being appointed orcontinuing as Directors in terms of Section 164 of theCompanies Act, 2013. All necessary disclosures, asrequired under various provisions of the Act and theSEBI Listing Regulations, have been duly made bythe Directors.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directorsare persons of integrity, possess the requisitequalifications, expertise, and experience, andcontinue to remain independent of the management.
f) Board Evaluation:
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and theSEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors hasformulated a policy for performance evaluation of theChairman, the Board as a whole, individual Directors(including Independent Directors), and variousCommittees of the Board. The policy also includesspecific criteria for evaluating the performance ofboth Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committeehas laid down the methodology for conductingan effective evaluation of the performance of theBoard, its committees, and individual Directors. TheCommittee has further authorized the Board to carryout the said evaluation.
Based on the framework provided by the Committee,the Board devised structured questionnaires tailoredto the business operations of the Company andthe expectations placed on each Director. Thesequestionnaires serve as the basis for assessing theoverall effectiveness of the Board, its committees,and individual members.
The performance of each Committee was carried outby the Board based on the reports submitted by therespective Committees. Similarly, the performance ofindividual Directors was assessed, and the findingsof these evaluations were reviewed by the Chairmanof the Board.
The evaluation framework for assessing theperformance of Directors includes, but is not limitedto, the following key parameters:
i) Attendance at Board and Committee meetings;
ii) Quality of contributions to Board deliberations;
iii) Strategic perspective or inputs regarding futuregrowth of the Company and its performance; and
iv) Providing perspective and feedbackgoing beyond information provided by themanagement.
The Company has also put in place a structuredfamiliarization programme for its IndependentDirectors. The programme is designed to provideinsights into the Company's operations, industryoutlook, business model, regulatory environment, andthe roles, responsibilities, and rights of IndependentDirectors. The familiarization programmes areavailable on the Company's website at the followinglink: https://ajmera.com/policies/.
The details of Key Managerial Personnel of theCompany are as follows:
Name
Designation
Mr. Rajnikant S.Ajmera
Chairman & ManagingDirector
Mr. Manoj I. Ajmera
Managing Director
Mr. Nitin D. Bavisi
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Chandra PrakashJugani
Company Secretary &Compliance Officer(W.e.f. 9th May, 2024 to12th July, 2024)
Company Secretary &Compliance Officer(W.e.f. 13th July, 2024 to4th September, 2024)
Company Secretary &Compliance Officer(W.e.f. 4th February, 2025)
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and otherdetails as required under Section 197 of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided inthis Report as Annexure - B, which forms an integralpart of this Annual Report.
The statement containing particulars of employeesas required under Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the said Rules is providedin a separate annexure forming part of this Report. Inaccordance with the provisions of Section 136 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Annual Report, includingthe financial statements, is being sent to the membersexcluding the aforementioned annexure. The said
annexure is available for inspection by members atthe registered office of the Company during businesshours. Any member interested in obtaining a copyof the same may write to the Company Secretaryand Compliance Officer, and it will be provided uponrequest.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Actand Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulationsand based on the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee, the Boardof Directors has adopted a comprehensive policyfor the selection and appointment of Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel (KMP), Senior ManagementPersonnel (SMP), and other employees. The policyalso outlines the framework for determining theirremuneration. The policy lays down the criteria forqualifications, positive attributes, independence ofdirectors, and other relevant matters pertaining totheir appointment and remuneration.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is availableon the Company's website at https://ajmera.com/policies/.
Seven (7) meetings of the Board were held duringthe year under review. For details of meetings of theBoard, please refer to the Corporate GovernanceReport, which forms part of this report. Theintervening gap between the two consecutivemeetings was within the period prescribed underthe Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Committees constituted by the Boardin accordance with the provisions the Act and SEBIListing Regulations, including their composition,any changes therein during the year, as well asthe number and dates of meetings held during theyear under review, are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of this AnnualReport.
The composition and details of the Audit Committeeare provided in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of this Annual Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of
Directors, to the best of its knowledge and ability,confirm that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards have beenfollowed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures;
ii. The directors have selected such accountingpolicies and applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Companyat the end of the financial year and of the profitof the Company for that period;
iii. The directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with theprovisions of the Act for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The directors have prepared the annualaccounts on a going concern basis;
v. The directors have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company andsuch internal financial controls are adequateand operating effectively;
vi. The directors have devised proper systemsto ensure compliance with the provisions ofall applicable laws and that such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
The Company has not accepted any deposits frompublic within the meaning of Sections 73 and 76of the Act read with Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014 and as such, no amounton account of principal or interest on depositsfrom public was outstanding as on the date of thebalance sheet.
21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS ORARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIESREFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) OF THE ACT:
All contracts, arrangements, and transactionsentered into by the Company with related partiesduring the year under review were in the ordinarycourse of business and on an arm's length basis.
During the year under review, the Company did notenter into any material related party transactionsfalling within the scope of Section 188(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, the disclosureof particulars of such transactions in Form AOC-2,as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, is notapplicable.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 23 ofSEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has adopteda policy on related party transactions. The policyis available on the Company's website at https://ajmera.com/policies/
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THECOMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The particulars of loans given, guarantees provided,and investments made by the Company, as requiredunder Section 186 of the Act are disclosed in thefinancial statements, which form part of this AnnualReport.
The Company's CSR initiatives and activities arealigned with the provisions of Section 135 of theCompanies Act, 2013. A brief outline of the CSRPolicy, along with the details of initiatives undertakenby the Company during the year under review, isprovided in Annexure - C of this Report, in the formatprescribed under the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Policy is available on the Company'swebsite at: https://ajmera.com/policies/
For further details regarding the CSR Committee,including its composition and responsibilities, pleaserefer to the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policyand established a vigil mechanism in accordancewith the provisions of Section 177(9) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI ListingRegulations. This mechanism enables employees,Directors, and stakeholders to report concerns aboutunethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, orviolation of the Company's Code of Conduct in aconfidential and secure manner.
The Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower) Policy isavailable on the Company's website at https://ajmera.com/policies/
25. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, the requisite informationrelating to Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption, and Foreign Exchange Earnings andOutgo is provided in Annexure - D, which forms apart of this Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139of the Act read with the Companies (Audit andAuditors) Rules, 2014, the shareholders of theCompany, at their 35th Annual General Meeting heldon 25th August, 2022, appointed M/s. V Parekh &Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (FirmRegistration No. 107488W) as the Statutory Auditorsof the Company, to hold office for a term of fiveconsecutive years, i.e., from the conclusion of the35th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion ofthe 40th Annual General Meeting, to be held for thefinancial year ending 31st March, 2027.
M/s. V Parekh & Associates have furnished a writtenconfirmation that they continue to satisfy the eligibilitycriteria prescribed under Sections 139 and 141 ofthe Act and the Companies (Audit and Auditors)Rules, 2014, and are not disqualified from continuingas Statutory Auditors of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 24Aof the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 ofthe Act, the Board of Directors, at their meeting heldon 14th May, 2025, based on the recommendationof the Audit Committee, approved the appointmentof Ms. Shreya Shah, Practicing Company Secretary,a peer-reviewed firm (COP 15859 / Peer reviewcertificate No.: 1696/2022), as Secretarial Auditorsof the Company for a term of five consecutive years,commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30,subject to the approval of the shareholders at theensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed to this Reportas Annexure - E and forms a part of this Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 ofthe Act, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, Mr. Vinay Parekh continues to serve as the
Internal Auditor of the Company. He is responsiblefor monitoring and evaluating the efficacy andadequacy of the Company's internal control systems,and for ensuring compliance with operating systems,accounting procedures, and policies across alllocations of the Company. His findings and auditreports are periodically submitted to the AuditCommittee for review and for necessary correctiveactions, wherever required.
During the year under review, your Company isrequired to maintain cost records in accordancewith the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act,read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, for the Construction industry, andaccordingly such accounts and records are madeand maintained by your Company.
The said cost accounts and records are alsorequired to be audited pursuant to the provisionsof Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, readwith notifications / circulars issued by the Ministry ofCorporate Affairs from time to time, and accordinglyas per the recommendation of the Audit Committee,the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. , D RMathuria & Co., Cost Accountants, as the CostAuditors of the Company for the FY 2025- 26. Theresolution for ratification of the remuneration payableto the Cost Auditors by the shareholders for the FY2025-26 is included in the notice of the ensuingAnnual General Meeting.
The Statutory Auditors' Report does not contain anyqualifications, observations, or adverse remarks.
Further, the Secretarial Audit Report issued by Mrs.Shreya Shah, Secretarial Auditors, does not containany qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks,or disclaimers. However, the report includes certainobservations, to which the Board has providedappropriate explanations, as detailed below:
i. Delay in filing e-Form MGT-15 as a report of 37thAnnual General Meeting, filed with delay dueto technical glitch whereas the timely paymentcould not be processed was self-explanatory.
ii. Delay in filing of e-Form MGT-14 filed forregistering the resolution passed by the FinanceCommittee of the Board for creation of securityand issuance of Corporate Guarantee to ShreeYogi Realcon Private Limited, e-Form MGT-14
filed for appointment of Mr. Jayesh Mehta asIndependent Director, e-Form MGT-14 filed forappointment of Ms. Shruti Shah as IndependentDirector, e-Form I EPF-1 filed as Statement ofamounts credited to IEPF, e-Form IEPF-2 filed asStatement of Unpaid and Unclaimed amounts:Inadvertent delay in filing such e-forms was dueto absence of a Compliance Officer during theperiod. The form was subsequently filed withlate fees.
iii. Comments of management on the observationsrelating Regulation 6(1), Regulation 42 (2) andRegulation 30 read with Clause 2 of Part A ofSchedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations areexplained in Secretarial Compliance Reportsubmitted with the Stock Exchanges.
Further, none of the Auditors of the Company havereported any fraud as specified under the secondproviso of Section 143(12) of the Act.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulations34(2) and 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBIListing Regulations, the following reports anddeclarations form an integral part of this AnnualReport and are annexed accordingly:
• Management Discussion and Analysis Report
• Corporate Governance Report
• Declaration regarding compliance with theCode of Conduct by the Directors and SeniorManagement
• MD & CFO certification under Regulation 17 (8)of the SEBI Listing Regulations
• Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretaryconfirming that none of the Directors on theBoard of the Company have been debarred ordisqualified from being appointed or continuingas Directors of companies.
• Certificate from the Statutory Auditors regardingcompliance with the conditions of CorporateGovernance
32. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIALORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS ORCOURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THEGOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’SOPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
During the year under review, no significant ormaterial orders were passed by any regulator, court,
or tribunal which would impact the going concernstatus of the Company or have any bearing on itsfuture operations.
The Company has established a robust andadequate system of internal controls, commensuratewith the nature, size, and complexity of its businessoperations. These internal control systems consist ofwell-documented policies and procedures designedto ensure:
• Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting;
• Adherence to internal policies and standardoperating procedures;
• Compliance with applicable laws andregulations;
• Efficient and economical use of resources;
• Safeguarding of the Company's assets againstloss or unauthorized use.
The internal control framework is regularly reviewedand strengthened, as necessary, to align with evolvingbusiness needs and regulatory requirements.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 124(5)of the Act, read with the Investor Education andProtection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer andRefund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”), all unpaid orunclaimed dividends are required to be transferredby the Company to the Investor Education andProtection Fund (IEPF) Authority, established by theGovernment of India, after the completion of sevenyears from the date of transfer to the unpaid dividendaccount. Further, in accordance with Section 124(6)of the Act, read with the IEPF Rules, all shares inrespect of which dividend has not been claimed orpaid for seven consecutive years, or more are alsorequired to be transferred to the IEPF Authority.
In compliance with the above provisions, during thefinancial year under review, the Company transferred29,698 equity shares to the IEPF Authority, in respectof which the dividend had remained unpaid orunclaimed up to the financial year 2016-17.
Additionally, in accordance with Sections 124(5) and125 of the Act, and the relevant Rules, an amountof H14,27,817/- representing unpaid/unclaimeddividend for the financial year 2016-17 was alsotransferred to the IEPF Authority during the yearunder review.
The unpaid and unclaimed dividend amountpertaining to the financial year 2017-18 is due fortransfer to the Investor Education and ProtectionFund (IEPF) in the month of October 2025, inaccordance with the applicable provisions of the Act,and the IEPF Rules. The details of such unclaimeddividends are available on the Company's websiteat https://ajmera.com/iepf/
During the year under review, on 6th August, 2024,CRISIL Ratings Limited assigned the following creditratings:
Name ofthe CreditRatingAgency
Details of CreditRatings obtained
CRISIL
RATINGS
LIMITED
Scale
Amount(D Cr)
Rating
CorporateCredit Rating
CRISIL A-/Stable
Long Term(Bank Loan)Rating
500
CRISILA-/ Stable(Assigned)
The Company has devised appropriate systems andprocedures to ensure compliance with all applicableSecretarial Standards issued by the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India. The Company iscommitted to adhering to these standards in bothletter and spirit going forward.
37. INFORMATION UNDER THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)ACT, 2013:
The Company has complied with the provisionsrelating to the constitution of the Internal Committee inaccordance with Section 4 of the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013.
During the year under review, no complaint wasreceived before the Internal Committee. Accordingly,no complaints were pending for resolution during the
year, and there were no cases pending for more thanninety days as on the end of the financial year.
The Company has complied with all applicableprovisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,including those relating to maternity leave, benefits,and other entitlements provided to eligible womenemployees during the year under review.
During the year under review, no application wasmade, nor was any proceeding initiated against theCompany under the Insolvency and BankruptcyCode, 2016. Further, no such proceeding waspending at the end of the financial year.
During the year under review, the Company didnot undertake any one-time settlement of loansor financial assistance from Banks or FinancialInstitutions. Consequently, there was no requirementto carry out any asset valuation for this purpose.
40. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED SHARES TOUNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT OF THECOMPANY:
During the financial year under review, the Companytransferred shares to the Unclaimed SuspenseAccount as specified under Schedule V of the SEBIListing Regulations. The details of the number ofshares transferred to the Unclaimed SuspenseAccount are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Directors express their sincere appreciation toall employees of the Company for their dedication,commitment, and continued contributions. TheBoard also extends its gratitude to the Company'scustomers, vendors, investors, and bankers for theirunwavering support and trust.
The Board places on record its deep appreciation forthe valuable contributions made by every memberof the Ajmera family, which continue to drive theCompany's growth and success.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsFor Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited
Sd/-
Rajnikant S. Ajmera
Date: 24th July, 2025 Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Mumbai DIN: 00010833