The Board of Directors of the Company have great pleasure in presenting the 31st Boards' Report of theCompany together with Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2025. This report statescompliance as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), the Secretarial Standards, theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015("Listing Regulations") and other rules and regulations as applicable to the Company.
The highlight of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025 is summarizedas follows:
Particulars
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
Revenue from Operations
-
Other Income
1,602.28
542.08
Total Income
Employee Benefit Expenses
17.55
23.14
Financial Cost
132.52
170.06
Depreciation and amortization expenses
16.33
20.60
Other Expenses
1,934.22
243.48
Total Expenses
2,100.62
457.28
Profit/(Loss) before Tax
(498.34)
84.80
Less: Exceptional items
Provision for Taxation (Net)
(3.15)
(27.58)
Profit/(Loss) after tax
(501.49)
57.22
Other Comprehensive income for the financial year
Total Comprehensive income/(loss) for the financial year
Earnings per Equity Share (^) - Face value of 10/- each
(12.47)
1.71
The principal activity of the Company is Manufacturing of garments. There have been no significantchanges in the nature of the principal activities during the financial year. The Company is trying tomake the optimum use of the resources so available.
During the year under review, the Company has earned a total Income of Rs. 1,602.28 Lakhs for theyear ended March 31, 2025 as against Rs. 542.08 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Company has recorded a profit (PBT) of Rs (498.34) Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025as compared to Rs 84.80 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Profit/ (Loss) after Tax (PAT) for the year ended March 31, 2025 stood at Rs (501.49) Lakhs ascompared to Rs 57.22 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Board of Directors of the Company has declared the Interim Dividend @150% (Rs 15/-Per Equity Share)For the Financial Year 2024-2025.
The Board of directors of the company has not recommended final Dividend for the financial year 2024-25.
In Financial year 2024-25 the net reserve maintained with the Company is Rs. 1677.42 Lakhs, while in theyear 2023-24 reserve was Rs. 636.81 Lakhs.
Your Company has not transferred the profits for year ended March 31, 2025 to Reserves and Surplus.
There are no material changes and commitments between the end of the financial year of the company towhich the financial statement relates and the date of this report.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 as amended from time totime, during the year under review.
There has been no change in the Business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 was Rs 7,50,00,000 /- (Rupees SevenCrore Fifty Lakhs) divided into 75,00,000 shares of Rs 10/- each.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025 was Rs. 4,02,00,000 /- (Rupees Four Crore TwoLakhs Only) divided into 40,20,000 Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL: There is change in share capital of Company during the financial year. As theCompany has made Bonus issue of the shares of the company, hence the Issued and Paid-up Share Capital ofthe Company was Increased from Rs 3,35,00,000 divided into 33,50,000 shares of Rs 10 Each toRs 4,02,00,000 divided into 40,20,000 shares of Rs 10 each.
As on March 31, 2025 the Company does not have Holding, Subsidiaries, Associate Company, and JointVenture Company.
The Board is duly constituted according to the provisions of the Company Act.
The Directors on the Board have submitted notice of interest under Section 184(1), intimation under Section164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and declaration as to compliance with the Code of Conduct of theCompany.
The present Directors of the Company are Mr. Narain Nanik Hingorani, Mr. Kavita Narain Hingorani, Ms.Vasantiben Jayantibhai Menat, Mr. Vijay Anant Chavan.
Further during the year under review, following changes regarding appointment/reappointment has beendone in Management of Company:
1. Appointment of Mr. Vijay Anant Chavan as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company;
2. Appointment of Ms. Vasantiben Jayantibhai Menat as Non-Executive Independent Directors of theCompany;
3. Resignation of Ms. Devanshi Damani as a Non-Executive Independent director;
4. Resignation of Ms. Nidhi Grover as a Non-Executive Independent director;
5. Resignation of Mr. Bhagwan Shivaji Gore as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
6. Appointment of Ms. Mitali Chhoriya as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer;
7. Details of all Directors/KMP which has been appointed/resigned has been mentioned below:
Sr.
No
Name of Director
Designation
Appointment/
Resignation
Date of Appointment/Cessation/ Change inDesignation
1
Mr. Narain NanikHingorani
Managing Director
No Change
01/02/1995
2
Mrs. Kavita NarainHingorani
Director
14/03/2015
3
Mr. Vijay Anant Chavan
Non-Executive,Independent Director
Appointment
14/10/2024
4
Mrs. Vasantiben JayantibhaiMenat
20/11/2024
5
Ms. Devanshi Damani
21/01/2025
6
Ms. Nidhi Grover
12/06/2024
7
Mr. Dhondiram ShankarKarnale
Chief Financial Officer
15/07/2019
8
Mr. Bhagwan Shivaji Gore
Company Secretary &Compliance Officer
03/07/2024
9
Ms. Mitali Chhoriya
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company hasreceived individual declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they fulfil the criteria ofIndependence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Director have complied with the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors prescribed inSchedule IV of the Act. In view of the available time limit, those Independent Director who are required toundertake the online proficiency self-assessment test as contemplated under Rule 6(4) of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, had committed to perform the test within timelimit stipulated under the act however two Independent directors yet to complete the online proficiency self¬assessment test as they have two years' time period for completion of the same and company already askthem to complete online proficiency self-assessment test. The Company has received declarations from allIndependent Directors of the Company confirming that they continue to meet the criteria of Independence asprescribed under Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, fourteen (14) meetings of the Board of Directors wereconducted in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. Theintervening gap between two Board Meeting was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act,2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was presented for all the Meetings andDirectors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on thematters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
The Company has three committees viz; Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,Stakeholders Relationship Committee which has been established as a part of the better CorporateGovernance practices and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicablelaws and statutes.
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted under the provisions of section 177 of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
No.
Name
1.
Chairman
2.
Mr. Vasantiben Jayantibhai Menat
Member
3.
Mr. Narain Nanik Hingorani
All the recommendation made by the Audit Committee in the financial year 2024-25 was approved by theBoard.
Meeting of Audit Committee and Relevant Quorum:
The Audit Committee shall meet at least four times in a year and not more than one hundred and twenty daysshall elapse between two meetings. The quorum for Audit Committee meeting shall either be two membersor one third of the members of the Audit Committee, whichever is greater, with at least two IndependentDirectors.
The Chairman of the Committee must attend the Annual General Meetings of the Company to provideclarifications on matters relating to the audit.
During the year under review, the Company held 9 (Nine) Audit Committee meetings. And There wasReconstitution of Audit Committee on 21st January 2025. As Devanshi Damani has resigned from the positionand Appointing Mr. Vijay Anant Chavan and Vasantiben Jayantibhai Menat in the present Audit Committee.
Company Secretary shall act as the secretary to the Audit Committee.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Company is constituted under the provisions of section177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Composition of the Committee:
Ms. Kavita Narain Hingorani
Meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Relevant Quorum:
The quorum necessary for a meeting of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall be two membersor one third of the members, whichever is greater. The Committee is required to meet at least once a year.
During the year under review, the Company held 3 (Three) Nomination and Remuneration Committeemeetings. There was also a Reconstitution in the Committee as Devanshi Damani has resigned from theposition in the Company on 21st January 2025 and appointed Vijay Anant Chavan and Vasantiben JayantibhaiMenat in the present Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company
Company Secretary shall act as the secretary to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee of the Company is constituted under the provisions of section 177of the Companies Act, 2013.
Meeting of Stakeholder's Relationship Committee and Relevant Quorum:
The Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee shall meet once in a year. The quorum for a meeting of theStakeholder's Relationship Committee shall be two members present.
During the year under review, the Company held 1 (one) Stakeholders Relationship Committee meeting.Company Secretary shall act as the secretary to the Stakeholder's Relationship Committee.
The Company believes that building a diverse and inclusive culture is integral to its success. A diverse Board,among others, will enhance the quality of decisions by utilizing different skills, qualifications, professionalexperience and knowledge of the Board members necessary for achieving sustainable and balanceddevelopment. In terms of SEBI Listing Regulations and Act, the Company has in place Nomination &Remuneration Policy.
The said policy of the Company, inter alia, provides that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee shallformulate the criteria for appointment of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors on the Boardof Directors of the Company and persons in the Senior Management of the Company, their remunerationincluding determination of qualifications, positive attributes, independence of directors and other matters asprovided under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force). The Policy also lays down broad guidelines for evaluationof performance of Board as a whole, Committees of the Board, Individual Directors including the Chairpersonand the Independent Directors. The aforesaid Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been uploaded onthe website of your Company www.ceenikexports.in
Pursuant to Regulation 15(2)(a) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the provisions of regulations 17, 17A, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub regulation (2) of regulation 46 andpara C, D and E of Schedule V of SEBI Listing Regulations are not applicable to the Company.
The company has duly filed Non-Applicability Certificate of Corporate Governance under Regulation 27 of(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with the exchange.
The Board members are provided with necessary documents/ brochures, reports and internal policies toenable them to familiarize with the Company's procedures and practices, the website link iswww.ceenikexports.in/
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, a structured questionnairewas prepared for evaluating the performance of Board, its Committees and Individual Director includingIndependent Directors. The questionnaires were prepared after taking into consideration the various facetsrelated to working of Board, its committee and roles and responsibilities of Director. The Board and theNomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the Individual Directors includingIndependent Directors on the basis of the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. Further, theperformance of Board as a whole and committees were evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from allthe Directors on the basis of various criteria. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with theevaluation process. In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of Non-IndependentDirectors, performance of Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking intoaccount the views of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
The Company does not fulfil any of the three criteria specified in Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013and as such is not required to comply with the provisions of Section 135 and the Companies (CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism, through a Whistle Blower Policy, where Directors andemployees can voice their genuine concerns or grievances about any unethical or unacceptable businesspractice. A whistle-blowing mechanism not only helps the Company in detection of fraud, but is also used as acorporate governance tool leading to prevention and deterrence of misconduct.
It provides direct access to the employees of the Company to approach the Compliance Officer or theChairman of the Audit Committee, where necessary. The Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers areaccorded complete protection from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization. The Whistle Blower Policyis disclosed on the website of the Company at www.ceenikexports.in/
The Board of the Company has evaluated a risk management to monitor the risk management plan for theCompany. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risk and controls. Major risksidentified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions oncontinuing basis.
The details of loans, guarantees or investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 aregiven in the Note to the Financial Statements.
No order, whether significant and/or material has been passed by any regulators, courts, tribunals impactingthe going concern status and Company's operations in future.
The particulars of the contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties as referred to inSection 134(3)(h) read with section 188(1) of the Act and rules framed thereunder, in the Form No. AOC-2 areannexed and marked as Annexure - I.
M/s. J. S. Uberoi & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 111107W) were appointed as thestatutory auditors of the Company at the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Company for a term of fiveconsecutive years i.e. from the conclusion of 30th AGM, till the conclusion of 35th AGM in terms of provisionsof section 139 of the Act.
Further the Statutory Auditors have submitted their Report on the Financial Statements for the financial yearended March 31, 2025, which forms part of this Report. Also, there is no qualifications, reservations oradverse remarks made by the M/s. J. S. Uberoi & Co., Statutory Auditor of Company in their Audit Report forthe year under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. Dilip Swarnkar & Associates,Practicing Company Secretary, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the year under review. TheSecretarial Audit report received from the Secretarial Auditors is annexed to this report marked asAnnexure-II and forms part of this report.
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and pursuant to theprovisions of section 138 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, has appointed Mr.Sunil Powar as the Internal Auditor of your Company for the year under review. The Internal Auditorconducts the internal audit of the functions and operations of the Company.
Statutory Auditor's Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made byStatutory Auditors in the Auditor's report. The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud tothe Audit Committee of the Company under subsection (12) of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013,during the year under review.
The notes on accounts referred to the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for anyfurther explanation.
Secretarial Auditor's Report: There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made byStatutory Auditors in the Auditor's report.
In accordance with Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 is available on theCompany’s website www.ceenikexports.in.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report in terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI(Listing Regulations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) is enclosed as apart of this report as Annexure - III.
The information pursuant to section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
1. Steps taken and impact on conservation of energy: Not Applicable
2. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy: None
3. Capital investment on energy conservation equipment: None
1. Efforts made towards technology absorption: There is no imported technologies
2. Benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or importsubstitution: Not Applicable
3. Information regarding technology imported ruing the last three years: No Technology is imported
4. Expenditure incurred on Research and Development:
2024-25
Capital
NIL
Recurring
Total:
Total R&D expenditure as a percentage of total turnover
N.A.
Further the Company has ceased its Garments and Textile business operations with effect from April 1, 2025.The details of Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo during the year are NIL.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 isprovided in this Report as Annexure IV which forms part of this Report.
The relations with the employees and associates continued to remain cordial throughout the year. TheDirectors of your Company wish to place on record their appreciation for the excellent team spirit anddedication displayed by the employees of the Company.
The Ministry of Corporate affairs vide its notification dated February 16, 2015 has notified the Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. In pursuance of this notification, the Company has adopted INDAS and the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 are prepared in accordance to the same.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. There existat the group level an Internal Complaints Committee ('ICC') constituted under The Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The group is strongly opposed tosexual harassment and employees are made aware about the consequences of such acts and about theconstitution of ICC. During the year under review, no complaints were filed with the Committee under theprovisions of the said Act in relation to the workplace/s of the Company.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia on Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicableSecretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The provisions relating to maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under subsection (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, were not applicable to the Company up to March 31,2025 and accordingly such accounts and records were not required to be maintained.
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements.During the year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the designor operation was observed.
In compliance with Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2024-25 is being sent only through electronic mode tothose Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories. Members may notethat the Notice and Annual Report 2024-25 will also be available on the Company’s websitewww.ceenikexports.in
No application or proceeding was initiated in respect of the Company in terms of Insolvency and BankruptcyCode 2016.
34. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONETIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOANS FROM BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
During the year under review, there were no transactions or events with respect to the one-time settlementwith any bank or financial institution; hence no disclosure or reporting is required.
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act'), with respect to Directors ResponsibilityStatement it is hereby confirmed:
a) The Financial Statements of the Company - comprising of the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2025and the Statement of Profit & Loss for the year ended as on that date, have been prepared on a goingconcern basis following applicable accounting standards and that no material departures have beenmade from the same;
b) Accounting policies selected were applied consistently and the judgments and estimates related tothese financial statements have been made on a prudent and reasonable basis, so as to give a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025, and, of the profits and lossof the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, to safeguard the assets of the Companyand to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities;
d) Requisite Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company were laid down and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
e) Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Your Director's place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants, and variousGovernment Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the yearunder review. Your Director’s also acknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support andconfidence reposed on your Company.
By the order of the BoardFor Ceenik Exports (India) Limited
Sd/-
Place: Mumbai (Narain Nanik Hingorani)
Date: 12/08/2025 Chairman & Managing Director
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