Your directors have pleasure in presenting their NINTH Annual Report of thecompany along with audited accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2025. Duringthe year the company earned a net profit of Rs. 428.61 Lakh. We hope that we will beable to achieve better results in the next financial year.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE
The company has made a Net Profit of Rs. 428.61 Lakh for the Financial Year endedon 31st March, 2025.
Sr.
No.
Particulars
2024 - 25(Amount inLakh.)
2023 - 24(Amount inLakh.)
01
Sales
11,194.68
7142.60
02
Profit before exceptional,extraordinary items andTaxation
628.92
403.14
03
Extraordinary items
-
04
Profit Before Tax
05
Current tax
100
06
Differed tax
100.30
-5.24
07
Net Profit /Loss (After I. Tax)
428.61
308.38
2. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
During under the review, the total turnover of the Company for the year ended on 31stMarch, 2025 of Rs. 11,194.68 Lakhs compared to Rs. 7142.60 Lakhs achieved duringthe previous year. So, the turnover increased by approximately 56.73%. The Net Profitfor the year also increased significantly, reaching Rs. 428.61 lakhs as against Rs. 308.38lakhs in the previous year, marking a growth of approximately 38.99%.
3. TRANSFER TO GENERAL STATUTORY RESERVE
During the financial year 2024-25 the Company has transferred Rs. 428.61 Lakhs toReserves and Surplus
4. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
The Company is engaged in Manufacturing and trading business of men's readymadegarments and fabrics on wholesale as well as retail basis. There was no change in thenature of business of the Company during the Financial Year 2024-25.
5. DIVIDEND
With a view of expanding the business, your directors do not recommend anydividend for the year.
6. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCTAIONAND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable, as nodividend was declared or paid during the previous financial year
7. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:
There were no material changes in the Company during the period 2024 - 25.
8. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE:
During the period under review, Bizotic Commercial Limited was listed on the BSESME Platform of the BSE Limited. The company has paid the Annual Listing Feesfor the year 2025-26 to BSE Limited.
9. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORSOR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERNSTATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATION
No material orders were passed by any court, tribunal, or other authority during theperiod under review.
10. DETAILS IN RESPECT TO ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROLS
The Company has built adequate internal control systems towards achievingefficiency and effectiveness in operations, optimum utilization of resources, costreduction and effective monitoring thereof as well as compliance with all applicablelaws.
The internal control mechanisms comprise a well-defined organization structure,documented policy guidelines, pre-determined authority levels and processescommensurate with size and capacity of the organization, faster decision making andfixing the level of responsibility.
The senior management members meet frequently and undertake extensive checksand report to management. The Board reviews the internal reports and periodicallyreviews the adequacy of internal controls.
11. HOLDING COMPANY
The Company does not have any Holding Company.
12. DETAILS OF HOLDING SUBSIDIARIES, TOINT VENTURES ANDASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The company does not have any holding, Subsidiary, Joint Ventures and AssociatesCompany.
13. PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF EACH OF THESUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND TOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
This Clause is not applicable to the company.
14. INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Company has complied with the definition of Independence according to theprovisions of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Company has alsoobtained declarations from all Independent Directors pursuant to Section 149(7) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. All Independent Directors have provideddeclarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
During the year under review, Company has not accepted any deposits from thepublic within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 made there-under and, as such, noamount of principal or interest was outstanding on the date of the Balance Sheet andalso on the date of this Report.
During the year under review, there was no change in authorized sharecapital of the Company.
As on the end of the financial year i.e. 31st March, 2025, the authorized sharecapital of the Company was Rs. 9,00,00,000 divided in to 90,00,000 equityshares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year under review, there was no change in paid-up share capitalof the Company.
As on the end of the financial year i.e. 31st March, 2025, the paid-up sharecapital of the Company was ?8,04,00,000 divided by the 80,40,000 equityshare of ?10/- each.
4.94% _
C. ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
During the year, the company has not issued any equity shares withdifferential rights pursuant to Section 43 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules,2014, therefore, no disclosure is required to be given.
D. ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
During the year, the company has not issued any stock options to itsemployees pursuant to Section 62(1)(b) read with Rule 129(9) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, therefore, nodisclosure is required to be given.
E. ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES
During the year, the company has not issued any sweat equity sharespursuant to Section 54 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(13) ofthe Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, therefore, nodisclosure is required to be given.
F. PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SECURITIES BY THE COMPANY
During the year, the company has not purchased its own securitiespursuant to Section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 17 of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, therefore, nodisclosure is required to be given.
During the financial year 2024-25, M/s D G M S & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN:112187W) resigned from the position of Statutory Auditors of the Company. Theirresignation was accepted by the Board of Directors with effect from 25th October, 2024.The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the professional servicesrendered by M/s D G M S & Co. during their association with the Company.
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the members of theCompany, through postal ballot passed on 9th January, 2025, approved the
appointment of M/s J SINGH & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants (FRN:110266W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of one year toconduct the statutory audit for the financial year 2024-25. The remuneration of theStatutory Auditors shall be as mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directorsand the Auditors, in addition to the reimbursement of applicable taxes and actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the audit of the accounts of theCompany.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139, 142 and all other applicable provisions, ifany, of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder (including anystatutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and upon recommendation of the Audit Committee,M/S. J. SINGH & ASSOCIATES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, (FRN: 110266W),be and is hereby appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5(five) years i.e. from the financial year 2024-2025 to financial year 2028-29 at suchremuneration as may be approved by the Audit Committee/ Board of Directors of theCompany from time to time."
All observations made in the Auditors' Report and notes forming part of the FinancialStatements are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. TheStatutory Auditors have not made any qualifications or reservations in theirIndependent Auditors' Report.
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance withIndian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under section 133 of the Act. TheCompany has received an unmodified opinion in the Auditors' Report for thefinancial year 2024-25.
Pursuant to the Regulation 24A & other applicable provisions of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations") read with Circulars issued thereunderfrom time to time and Section 204 and other applicable provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013, if any read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 ("the Act"), CS JINANG DINESHKUMARSHAH, Practicing Company Secretaries, Proprietor of M/S JINANG SHAH &ASSOCIATES be and is hereby appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company fora period of 5 consecutive years, from the financial year 2025-26 to the financial year
2029-2030 ('the Term'), on such terms & conditions, including remuneration as maybe determined by the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as the 'Board' whichexpression shall include any Committee thereof or person(s) authorized by the Board).
The Secretarial Audit Report are self-explanatory and does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remarks or disclaimers except the followingobservations:
• Ms. Shivani Maheshkumar Vyas having Membership No.: A49742 wasresigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of theCompany w.e.f. 30th April, 2024 and Mr. Ankitkumar Chaudhary havingMembership No: A72281 was appointed as the Company Secretary &Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 24th September, 2024. This causeddelay in filling the vacancy of the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ofthe Company within the stipulated time of three months as provided in theRegulation 6(1A) of the LODR Regulations.
Board's Explanation:
With regards to filling the vacancy of the Compliance Officer & Company Secretaryof the Company beyond the stipulated period of 3 months. The Company has madecontinuous efforts for finding another suitable candidate for the post of theCompliance Officer & Company Secretary of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report MR-3 (Annexure-II) has been filed with the StockExchange and is also disclosed on the website of the Company atwww.bizoticgroup.com
In compliance with the Regulation 46 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations 2015 the Company has maintained a functional websitenamely www.bizoticgroup.com containing information about the Company.
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read withRule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (includingamendments thereof) notified by MCA, the Annual Return of the Company for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025, is hosted on the website of the Company atwww.bizoticgroup.com
20. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board of the Company has been duly constituted in accordance with theapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
There were changes in the composition of Board & KMP during the year and from theend of financial year 2025 up to the date of this report.
The resignation of Ms. Shivani Maheshkumar Vyas, Company Secretary, wasaccepted on 30th April, 2024. Subsequently, Mr. Ankitkumar Chaudhary wasappointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company witheffect from 24th September, 2024. And further the resignation of Mr. AnkitkumarChaudhary was accepted on 28th February, 2025.
As on 31st March, 2025, The Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel consistsof following members: -
No
Name
Designation
DIN/PAN
Date ofAppointment
1.
Inderpreet KaurGulati
CFO
AJZPG1780F
31/01/2023
2.
Director
09213754
30/09/2022
3.
Sanjaykumar
Mahavirprasad
Gupta
Chairman &Managing Director
07610448
29/12/2016
4.
HareshkumarShamjibhai Suthar
Non-Executive
Independent
08388083
31/12/2022
5.
Avani
Ashwinkumar
Shah
09608898
6.
Juhi Sawajani
09811893
As on the date of this Report, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises 5(Five) Directors, which includes 3 (Three) Non-Executive Independent Directors, 1(One) Executive Director, and 1 (One) Managing Director.
In addition, the Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) of the Company include 1 (One)Managing Director, 1 (One) Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and 1 (One) CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer.
The following changes occurred in the Key Managerial Personnel and Boardcomposition during the year under review:
• Ms. Shivani Maheshkumar Vyas, Company Secretary and Compliance Officerof the Company, resigned with effect from 30th April, 2024.
• Mr. Ankitkumar Chaudhary was appointed as the Company Secretary andCompliance Officer with effect from 24th September, 2024. Further he resignedfrom the said position with effect from 28th February, 2025,
• Mr. Mohit Kailashchandra Agarwal was appointed as the Non-ExecutiveDirector with effect from 24th August, 2022 and resigned from the said positionwith effect from 1st January, 2025.
• Ms. Bhavika Jain was appointed as Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer of the Company with effect from 23rd May, 2025.
21. DIRECTOR RETIRING BY ROTATION
Mr. Inderpreet Kaur Gulati (DIN: 09213754) Executive Director and is retiring byrotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Being eligible, they offer herself forre-appointment pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013.
22. MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company conducted 11 (Eleven) Board Meetings during the financial year underreview. The intervening gap between any two consecutive Board Meetings did notexceed 120 days, in compliance with the provisions of Section 173(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
Sr. No.
Type of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Board Meeting
30.05.2024
18.06.2024
07.09.2024
24.09.2024
25.10.2024
20.11.2024
7.
23.11.2024
8.
13.12.2024
9.
18.01.2025
10.
04.02.2025
11.
06.03.2025
23. MEMBER'S MEETING
The Company had conducted 02 (Two) General Meetings of the shareholders duringfinancial year under review
Annual General Meeting
30.09.2024
Extra-Ordinary General Meeting byPostal Ballot
09.01.2025
24. COMMITTEE MEETING
As on 31st March, 2025, the Board had three Committees namely, Audit Committee,Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder's RelationshipCommittee. The Composition of all the Committees is in line with the requirement ofthe Act. During the year, all the recommendations made by the Committees wereapproved by the Board.
I. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee is having following member.
SR
NO.
NAME
DIN
POSITON INCOMMITTEE
NATURE OFDIRECTORSHIP
1
Mr. HareshSuthar
Non-Executive and
Chairman
2
Ms. JuhiSawajani
Member
3
Ms. InderpreetKaur Gulati
Director and CFO
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are in conformity with the provisionsof Section 177 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and theRules made thereunder. During the year under review, Four Audit CommitteeMeetings was held which was attended by all the members of Audit Committee
Meeting of Audit Committee
10.12.2024
II. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is having followingmember.
Non-Executiveand IndependentDirector
Ms. AvaniAshwinkumarShah
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are inconformity with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 andRules made thereunder. During the year under review, two meetings ofNomination and Remuneration Committee were held. which were attended by allthe members of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Meeting of Nomination and Remuneration
Committee
III. STAKEHOLDER'S RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Stakeholder's Relationship Committee is having followingmember.
Ms. Avani
The terms of reference of the Stakeholder's Relationship Committee are inconformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules madethereunder. During the year under review, one meetings of Stakeholder'sRelationship Committee were held which were attended by all the members ofNomination and Remuneration Committee.
Meeting of Stakeholder's RelationshipCommittee
25. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY THECOMPANY
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and therefore nodisclosure is required to be made.
26. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATEDPARTIES
During the year, the Company has entered into any contract or arrangements with theRelated Parties during the year under Section 188 read with section 2 (76) of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Accordingly, the disclosure of such transactions in Form AOC-2, pursuant to Section134(3)(h) of the Act, is applicable and is provided separately, forming an integral partof this Report-Annexure-IV
27. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS & PARTICULERS OFEMPLOYEES:
A) Executive Directors: The remuneration paid to the Executive Directors forthe financial year ended on 31st March 2025 is as follows:
• Mr. Sanjay Mahavirprasad Gupta, Managing Director: Salary of?12,00,000 ;
• Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Gulati, Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Salary of?1,50,000
B) Non-Executive Directors: The Company has paid sitting fees forattending the meetings of the Board and/or Committees thereof, to allNon-executive Directors, namely:
• Ms. Juhi Sawajani- Non-Executive Independent Director of the Board:Rs. 48,000 (Forty-Eight Thousand)
• Ms. Avani Ashwinkumar Shah - Non-Executive Independent Director:Rs. 48,000 (Forty-Eight Thousand)
• Mr. Hareshkumar Shamjibhai Suthar - Non-Executive IndependentDirector: Rs. 48,000 (Forty-Eight Thousand)
Non-executive Directors did not have any other material pecuniaryrelationship or transaction vis-a-vis the Company during the year exceptas stated above.
Disclosure under Section 197(12) and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014.
> Ratio of remuneration of each director to the median remuneration ofthe employees of the company for the financial year ended on 31stMarch, 2025: NIL
> The percentage increase in remuneration of each director, CFO, CEO,Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial year 2024-25: NIL
> Percentage increase in median remuneration of employees in thefinancial year 2024- 25: NIL
> The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as atMarch 31, 2025: 45
Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of thecompany: Pursuant to Rule 5(1)(Xii) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, it is affirmed that theremuneration paid to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and seniormanagement is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
28. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONSOR ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE STATUTORYAUDITORS OR SECRETARIAL AUDITOR IN THEIR REPORT
These were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the StatutoryAuditors in their report.
The provisions relating to submission of Secretarial Audit Report is applicable to theCompany and forms part of this Annual Report in Annexure-II.
Auditor's Comments:
Ms. Shivani Maheshkumar Vyas tendered her resignation on 30th April, 2024 fromthe post of Company Secretary of the company.
Mr. Ankitkumar Chaudhary has been appointed as company secretary andcompliance officer of the company in the meeting held on 24th September, 2024.
This caused delay in filling the vacancy of the Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer of the Company within the stipulated time of three months as provided in theRegulation 6(1A) of the LODR Regulations.
Auditor's observation is self-explanatory and does not require any furtherexplanation from the Board. With regards to filling the vacancy of the ComplianceOfficer & Company Secretary of the Company beyond the stipulated period of 3months.
The Company has made continuous efforts for finding another suitable candidate forthe post of the Compliance Officer & Company Secretary of the Company.
The Company does not meet the criteria for CSR as prescribed under section 135 andschedule VII of the Act and the rules prescribed there under. Hence, the disclosure ofthe details about the policy developed and implemented by The Company on CSRinitiatives taken during the financial year is not applicable.
Pursuant to the provisions of clause (c) of subsection (3) of Section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company informed the membersthat:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year endedon 31st March, 2025. the applicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable andprudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of thecompany at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of thecompany for that period,
(iii) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of thisAct for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concernbasis; and
(v) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with theprovisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequateand operating effectively; and
(vi) internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by theCompany and that such internal financial controls are adequate andwere operating effectively
31. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THEFINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The Company has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly andefficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies, thesafeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, theaccuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation ofreliable financial information.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference tofinancial statements. The Company's internal control systems, including internalfinancial controls, are commensurate with the nature of its business and the size andcomplexity of its operations and the same are adequate and operating effectively.These systems are periodically tested and no reportable material weakness in thedesign or operation was observed. The Audit Committee reviews adequacy andeffectiveness of the Company's internal control system including internal financialcontrols.
32. SEBI COMPLAINTS REDRESS SYSTEM (SCORES)
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based complaintsredressal system. The salient features of this system are centralized database of allcomplaints, online upload of Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by the concernedcompanies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint and itscurrent status. Your Company has been registered on SEBI SCORES Portal and makesevery effort to resolve all investor complaints received through SCORES portal orotherwise within the statutory time limit from the receipt of the complaint. During thefinancial year 2024-25, the Company received 1 (One) investor complaint through theSCORES portal, which has been resolved within the prescribed timeframe.
33. GREEN INITIATIVE
In compliance with Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report2024-25 is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose emailaddresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. Members may note that theNotice and Annual Report 2024-25 will also be available on the Company's websitewww.bizoticgroup.com
34. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with therequirement of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays downguidelines and procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made while dealingwith shares of the Company as well as consequences of disclosures to be made whiledealing with shares of the Company as well as consequences of violation. The Policyhas been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employeesand to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company's shares.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering the "Code of practices andprocedures for Fair disclosures of unpublished price sensitive information" isavailable on the website www.bizoticgroup.com.
Maintenance of Structured Digital Database ("SDD") has been mandatory since April1, 2019 in view of the relevant provisions under the SEBI (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015 ('PIT Regulations'). The Company Have Installed SDDServices. The Company regularly updates entries in this software and submittedreport quarterly to stock exchanges under Regulation 3(5) & (6) of SEBI PITRegulations.
During the financial year 2024-25, no application was made, nor was any proceedinginitiated or pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 by anyFinancial and/or Operational Creditors against the Company.
against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
This year too, the Board of Directors went through an elaborate process of evaluatingits own effectiveness. Accordingly, formal evaluation of Board's, it's Committee andDirectors performance is carried out annually. This was designed to ensure, amongstother things, that the Board, its Committees and each Director continue to contributeeffectively.
As per Section 134(3)(p) of the Act, a statement indicating the manner in which formalannual evaluation was made by the Board of their performance and that of itsCommittees and individual Directors, has to be furnished to the Members as part ofthe Board's Report.
As per provisions of Section 178(2) of the Act, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee shall specify the manner for effective evaluation of performance of Board,its Committees and individual Directors to be carried out. Further, the IndependentDirectors, as part of their mandate under Schedule IV of the Act, need to make anevaluation of performance of the Board, it's Committee and constituents of the Boardapart from their self-evaluation. Under this process, a structured questionnaire wasprepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, settingout parameters of evaluation; the questionnaire for evaluation is to be filled in,consolidated and discussed with the Chairman. The evaluation by the IndependentDirectors has been undertaken at the time of appointment. The Board of Directorsundertook evaluation of Independent Directors at their meeting held on 10thDecember, 2024 and 04 th February, 2025 and placed on its record that the IndependentDirectors have the requisite qualification, expertise and track record for performingtheir duties as envisaged under the Law, and they add value in the decision-makingprocess of the Board.
The criteria for evaluation of performance of Directors, the Board as a whole and theBoard's Committee, as specified by Nomination and Remuneration Committee wasdone.
38. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION ANDFOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 inrespect of conservation of energy and technology absorption have not been furnishedconsidering the nature of activities undertaken by the Company during the year underreview.
> ENERGY CONSERVATION
i. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy- Theoperations of your Company are not energy intensive. However,
adequate measures have been initiated to reduce energyconsumption.
ii. The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources ofenergy - The operations of your Company are not energyintensive.
iii. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment's- NIL
> TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION & INNOVATION
i. The efforts made towards technology absorption -NONE.
ii. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,
product development or import substitution - NOT
APPLICABLE.
iii. In case of imported technology (imported during the last threeyears reckoned from the beginning of the financial year
a) The details of technology imported- NONE
b) The year of import- NOT APPLICABLE
c) Whether the technology been fully absorbed- NOT
APPLICABLE
d) If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place,and the reasons thereof - NOT APPLICABLE
iv. The expenditure incurred on Research and Development -NIL
39. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, no employee was in receipt of remuneration exceedingthe limits as prescribed under provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013and Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014.The information pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 relating to median employee's remuneration ismade available at the corporate office of the Company during working hours for aperiod of twenty-one (21) days before the date of the meeting.
40. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMENWORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment-free workplacefor every individual working in the Company. The Company has complied with theapplicable provisions of the aforesaid Act, including constitution of the InternalComplaints Committee. The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policyin line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent,contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this Policy. The Policy isgender neutral. We are pleased to inform you that no complaints pertaining to sexualharassment were received during the Financial Year 2024-25.
41. RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management is the process of identification, assessment and promotion of asksfollowed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor and mitigate/control theprobability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization ofopportunities. The Company ensures risks are identified by the Company and itsmitigation process/measures are formulated in the areas from time to time, as may berequired.
42. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORSAND EMPLOYEES
The Company has a 'Whistle Blower Policy'/'Vigil Mechanism' in place. The objectiveof the Vigil Mechanism is to provide the employees, Directors, customers, contractorsand other stakeholders of the Company an impartial and fair avenue to raise concernsand seek their redressal, in line with the Company's commitment to the highestpossible standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct and fair dealings withall its stakeholders and constituents and its commitment to open communicationchannels. The Company is also committed to provide requisite safeguards for theprotection of the persons who raise such concerns from reprisals or victimization, forwhistle blowing in good faith. The Board of Directors affirms and confirms that nopersonnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee.
The Policy contains the provision for direct access to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
43. COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THEINSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA (ICSI)
The Company has complied with all the applicable and effective secretarial standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (SS-1 & SS-2) and notified bythe Central Government.
44. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDERSUB SECTION (12) OF SECTION 143 "OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH AREREPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT”
No matters of actual or alleged fraud have been reported by the auditors under sub¬section (12) of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
45. HUMAN RESOURCES:
The Company has established an organization structure that is agile and focused ondelivering business results. With regular communication and sustained efforts, it isensuring that employees are aligned on common objectives and have the rightinformation on business evolution.
46. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARDTO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THEPROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The provisions of Section 149 pertaining to the appointment of Independent Directorsare apply to the Company. Ms. Avani Ashwinkumar Shah, Ms. Juhi Sawajani and Mr.Hareshkumar Shamjibhai Suthar were appointed as Independent and Non- ExecutiveDirector of the company with effect from 31st December, 2022.
The Independent Directors met on 10th December, 2024 and 04th February,2025, inter-alia, to discuss the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between theCompany Management and the Board of Directors that is necessary for the Board ofDirectors to effectively and reasonably perform their duties. All the IndependentDirectors were present at the Meeting.
47. DISCLOSURE, AS TO WHETHER MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS ASSPECIFIED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT UNDER SUB-SECTION (1)OF SECTION 148 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013, IS REQUIRED BY THECOMPANY AND ACCORDINGLY SUCH ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS AREMADE AND MAINTAINED
The provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies(Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the maintenance of cost records is not mandatedfor the products manufactured by the Company.
48. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDINGUNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016)DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OFTHE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the year under review, the Company has not filed any application nor ashaving any pending proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
49. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015exempts companies which have listed their specified securities on SME Exchangefrom compliance with corporate governance provisions.
Since the equity share capital of your Company is listed exclusively on the SMEPlatform of BSE, the Company is exempted from compliance with CorporateGovernance requirements, and accordingly the reporting requirements like CorporateGovernance Report, Business Responsibility Report etc. are not applicable to theCompany.
50. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATIONDONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATIONDONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
51. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Management Discussion andAnalysis Report, which gives a detailed account of state of affairs of the Company'soperations forms part of this Annual Report above referred report is being placedherewith here with at Annexure -III.
52. OTHER DISCLOSURES/REPORTING:
The Directors state that disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the followingitems as there is an events/instances/transactions occurred on these items during theyear under review:
Material changes and commitments as the Company continues to maintain itsstrong position on the BSE platform, reflecting the sustained trust and confidenceof its stakeholders and investors over the years.
a) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act;
b) Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees inrespect of shares for the subscription/purchase of which loan wasgiven by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which suchpersons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c)of the Act);
c) Significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courtsor Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company'soperations in future; and
d) Details in respect of frauds reported by the Auditors under section143(12) other than those which are reportable to the CentralGovernment, as there were no such frauds reported by the Auditors
53. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Statements in this Annual Report, particularly those which relate to ManagementDiscussion and Analysis describing the Company’s objectives, projections, estimatesand expectations may constitute forward looking statements" within the meaning ofapplicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from thoseeither expressed or implied in the statement depending on the circumstances.
54. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We thank our customers, vendors, investors, service providers and bankers for theirsupport during the year, without the respective contributions of which, the Companywould not have been able to reach the current position. We are humble inacknowledging the participation and involvement of each one of them, and due to theexistence of several such parties, your directors do not intend making any specialmention of any one or few of them, but however, expect the continued co-operationand involvement with company's activities in the future as well. We place on recordour appreciation of the contribution made by our employees at all levels. Ourconsistent growth was made possible by their hard work, leadership, co-operation andsupport.
Your directors wish to thank the Government Authorities and the variousGovernment Agencies for their support and valuable guidance provided to theCompany and look forward to their continued support in the future.
For and on Behalf of the Board of Directors ofBIZOTIC COMMERCIAL LIMITED
SANJAYKUMAR MAHAVIRPRASAD GUPTA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIN: 07610448
PLACE: AHMEDABAD
DATE: 03.09.2025