The Directors are pleased to present the 44th Annual Report on the business and operations of Khadim IndiaLimited (“the Company”) together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
The Financial Highlights* are set out below:
Particulars
Consolidated
Standalone
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
4,180.33
4,262.52
4180.33
Other Income
103.85
83.65
103.89
Total Income
4,284.18
4,346.17
4284.22
Less: Expenditure
3,528.90
3,540.51
3,527.59
3,540.14
Profit before Depreciation, Interest and Tax
755.28
805.66
756.63
806.03
Depreciation
287.75
276.95
Interest
248.76
257.09
Profit before Tax from continuing operations
218.77
271.62
220.12
271.99
Provision for Taxation
- Current and deferred Tax
26.15
38.72
38.71
Profit for the year after tax from continuingoperations
192.62
232.90
193.97
233.28
Loss for the year after tax from discontinuedoperations
(142.02)
(170.12)
Profit for the year
50.60
62.78
51.95
63.16
*Note:
Upon the Scheme between the Company and KSR Footwear Limited ('KFL') and their respective shareholders and creditors,being sanctioned by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench (NCLT) and in terms of the requirements ofAccounting Standards (Ind AS), the operations pertaining to the Distribution Business have been presented as 'DiscontinuedOperations'. Consequently, the financial results of the Company for the comparative periods and for the year ended March 31,2025 have been presented accordingly.
Further, please refer Note 35 to standalone financial statements for details about Discontinued Operations.
Considering the inadequacy of profits during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of theCompany has not proposed any dividend on equity shares.
No amount has been transferred to the General Reserve for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
On a standalone basis, the revenue generated from continuing operations for the financial year 2024-25 stood at' 4,180.33 million, which was lower by 1.93% compared to the previous financial year 2023-24. The profit for theyear from continuing operations was ' 193.97 million in comparison to profit of ' 233.28 million for the previousfinancial year.
The details of Company's affairs have been included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, formingpart of this report.
The Scheme of Arrangement between the Company and KSR Footwear Limited ('KFL') and their respectiveshareholders and creditors under Sections 230 to 232 read with the other applicable provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for transfer of Distribution Business of the Company to KFL has been approved by the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench vide its Order dated March 27, 2025.
Accordingly, the entire Distribution Business of the Company stands transferred and vested with KFL as a 'GoingConcern' on and from April 01, 2025, being the Appointed Date as determined in terms of the said Scheme.
As consideration for transfer of the said division in accordance with the Scheme, KFL will issue its equity shares tothe equity shareholders of the Company, in the ratio of 1 (One) equity share of KFL of the face value of ' 10/- eachfully paid-up for every 1 (One) equity share of the face value of ' 10/- each fully paid-up held in the Company on therecord date as would be decided for the purpose. The Scheme has become effective from May 01, 2025 and KFL isin the process of issuance of such shares in due course. Post allotment, KFL will make application for listing of thenewly issued shares with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange Limited and the status of KFL will that be of alisted entity. Furthermore, the existing entire shares of KFL as held by the Company will stand cancelled and KFLwill no longer be a Wholly-owned-subsidiary of KIL.
The details in regard to Internal Financial Controls and its adequacy are included in the Management Discussion& Analysis Report, which is a part of this Report.
There has been no material change in the Employee Stock Option Plan 2017 (“ESOP 2017”) during the year underreport. Disclosures with respect to ESOP 2017 as required under relevant Securities and Exchange Board of India(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 are available in the Notes to the FinancialStatements.
Approval of the members by way of a Special Resolution had been obtained on May 07, 2021 (vide Postal BallotNotice dated March 25, 2021) for formulation and implementation of Khadim Employee Stock Option Plan 2021(“ESOP 2021”). However, no options have been granted post approval.
The certificate from M/s. BKG & Company, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No. S2004WB868500),Secretarial Auditor of the Company, with respect to the implementation of the Company's ESOP 2017 and ESOP2021 would be available for inspection by the shareholders during the ensuing Annual General Meeting. A copy ofthe same will also be available for inspection at the registered office of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (“SEBI ICDR Regulations”), the Board of Directors of the Companyin its meeting held on November 24, 2023 had approved the issuance of 4,08,768 Fully Convertible Equity ShareWarrants ('Warrants') [i.e., one fully paid up Equity Share upon conversion of every one Warrant held] of the facevalue of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each of the Company, at an exercise price of ' 365/- (including a premium of' 355/-), aggregating upto ' 149.20 million for cash, on preferential basis to the persons belonging to Promoter /Promoter Group and Non - Promoter category.
Upon receipt of approval by the shareholders of the Company vide Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held onDecember 23, 2023 and on receipt of in-principle approvals from the Stock Exchanges, such Warrants were allottedon February 02, 2024 post receipt of an aggregate consideration of ' 37.30 million from the said allottees, towardsminimum 25% of the total consideration of the Warrants.
Subsequently, on receipt of balance 75% of the total consideration of the Warrants, the Board of Directors of theCompany had allotted 1,64,384 Equity Shares on March 22, 2024 pursuant to conversion of equivalent number ofWarrants allotted to one of the Promoters of the Company on preferential basis, as aforesaid, out of total 4,08,768Warrants.
The remaining 2,44,384 Warrants were issued to two non-promoters and were outstanding for conversion as onMarch 31, 2024. Further, on receipt of balance 75% of the total consideration of the Warrants, the said Warrantswere converted during the financial year 2024 - 25 and 1,64,384 and 80,000 equity shares were issued on May 29,2024 and July 19, 2024 respectively.
There was no deviation or variation in the utilisation of proceeds raised through issuance of Warrants on preferentialbasis, by the Company as on the date of this Report.
The Authorized Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2025 was ' 60,00,00,000/- divided into 6,00,00,000Equity Shares of face value of ' 10/- each. However, the same stands decreased to ' 40,00,00,000/- divided into4,00,00,000 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each as on date post approval of the Scheme.
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2025 was ' 18,37,83,820/-divided into 1,83,78,382 Equity Shares of face value of ' 10/- each.
Consequent to allotment of 1,64,384 and 80,000 Equity Shares on May 29, 2024 and July 19, 2024 respectivelypursuant to conversion of equal number of Warrants allotted to two entity / person under non - Promoters categoryon preferential basis as aforesaid, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company increasedfrom ' 18,13,39,980/- divided into 1,81,33,998 Equity Shares of face value of ' 10/- each to ' 18,37,83,820/- divided into1,83,78,382 Equity Shares of face value of ' 10/- each.
The Equity Shares so allotted rank pari-passu with the existing fully paid-up Equity Shares of the Companyincluding dividend and voting rights, etc.
Except as stated herein, there was no other change in the share capital of the Company as on the date of thisReport.
The Company has not issued any shares with differential voting right during the year under report.
There has been no change(s) of business of the Company or in the nature of business carried on by the Companyduring the financial year under review.
However, as aforesaid, the entire Distribution Business of the Company stands transferred and vested with KSRFootwear Limited as a 'Going Concern' on and from April 01, 2025, pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company have occurred betweenthe end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date on which thisReport has been signed except as mentioned in Note 35 to standalone financial statements for the financial yearended March 31, 2025 relating to Demerger of Distribution Business.
During the year under review, no significant and material orders have been passed by the regulators / courts /tribunals that may impact the going concern status and the operations of the Company in future.
During the year under review, no Corporate Insolvency Resolution application was made or proceeding wasinitiated, by / against the Company under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (asamended). Further, no application or proceeding by / against the Company under the provisions of the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (as amended) is pending as on March 31, 2025.
The Company has two Wholly-owned Subsidiary in the name of Khadim Shoe Bangladesh Limited in Bangladeshand KSR Footwear Limited as on March 31, 2025.
However, consequent to implementation of the Scheme, KFL ceased to be a Wholly-owned Subsidiary of theCompany effective April 01, 2025.
There are no other associate or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act,2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, astatement containing the salient features of financial statements of the Company's subsidiary in Form No. AOC-1is attached to the financial statements of the Company
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company,consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements inrespect of subsidiary companies, are available on the website of the Company www.khadims.com at the linkhttps://www.khadims.com/pages/investor-relations.
The Company has not accepted any deposit from public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and as such, no unclaimed / unpaid matureddeposits or interest thereon was due as on March 31, 2025.
The Company seeks to operate its business in a sustainable manner which would benefit the Society at largein alignment with the interest of its stakeholders and by giving preference to local areas around its businessoperations. In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, your Company hasduly constituted a CSR Committee and the Company's policy on CSR is available on the Company's websitewww.khadims.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule VII thereof and theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has undertaken CSR activities,during the year under review, inter alia, in the field of promoting education among children including livelihoodenhancement projects; eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, and creating awareness with respect toenvironmental issues.
The Annual Report on CSR for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 along with the composition of CSRCommittee is marked as Annexure - I and forms part of this Report.
The Company's Risk Management Policy recognizes that risk is an integral part of any business and the Companyis committed to manage the risk in a proactive and efficient manner.
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower policy and it has established adequate vigil mechanismfor its employees and directors to report concern about unethical practice. No person has been denied accessto the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The latest Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy is available athttps://www.khadims.com/pages/policv-on-vigil-mechanism.
Your Company's Board is duly constituted in compliance with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(“Listing Regulations”).
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet with the criteria of independence as required undersub section 7 of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations.
The Board is also of the opinion that Independent Directors meet with the criteria of independence under subsection 6 of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations.
There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
All the Independent Directors have registered themselves / renewed their registration pursuant to the Companies(Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019.
The Board confirms that the Independent Directors also meet the criteria of integrity, expertise and experience(including the proficiency) in terms of Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Following appointment / re-appointment of Directors had been made vide the AGM held on September 24, 2024:
i. Pursuant to Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Siddhartha Roy Burman (DIN: 00043715), Director,retired by rotation and re-appointed at the AGM held on September 24, 2024.
ii. The Members of the Company at the AGM held on September 24, 2024 has also approved the appointment ofMrs. Upama Mukherjee (DIN: 10585455) as “Non-Executive Non-Independent Director ” of the Company witheffect from September 29, 2024.
Further, Dr. Indra Nath Chatterjee (DIN: 00122677) retired as an Independent Director of the Company on close ofbusiness hours on September 28, 2024, upon completion of his second term of 5 (Five) years.
Subsequently, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on September 29, 2024, had, inter alia, considered andapproved the following business with immediate effect:
i. Relinquishment of Mr. Siddhartha Roy Burman (DlN: 00043715) as a “Chairman” of the Company andconsequent change of his designation from “Chairman & Managing Director” to “Managing Director” of theCompany for the remainder term of his office, on the existing terms and conditions.
ii. Appointment of Prof. (Dr.) Surabhi Banerjee, lndependent Director (DIN: 07829304) as the “Chairperson” of theCompany.
Again, the Board vide Meeting its meeting held on March 25, 2025 had considered and approved the followingre-designations and appointments:
i. Re-designation of Mrs. Upama Mukherjee (DIN: 10585455) from “Non-Executive Non-Independent Director” to“Independent Director” of the Company effective April 01, 2025.
ii. Accepting resignation of Prof. (Dr.) Surabhi Banerjee (DIN: 07829304) from the position of “Chairperson”of the Company effective March 31, 2025 (COB) due to personal reasons. However, she is continuing as an“Independent Director” of the Company for the remaining period of her tenure.
iii. Re-designation and appointment of Mr. Siddhartha Roy Burman (DIN: 00043715) as “Executive Chairman” (alsoa “Whole-Time Key Managerial Personnel”) in the category of “Whole-Time Director” and also to be functionedas 'Chairman' of the Company for a fresh term of 3 (Three) consecutive years commencing from April 01, 2025.
iv. Re-designation and appointment of Mr. Rittick Roy Burman (DIN: 08537366) as “Managing Director” (alsoa “Whole-Time Key Managerial Personnel”) of the Company for a fresh term of 3 (Three) consecutive yearscommencing from April 01, 2025.
The items w.r.t. aforesaid re-designation / appointment are subject to approvals of the Members of the Companyvide Postal Ballot.
Mr. Rittick Roy Burman (DIN: 08537366), Managing Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting, and being eligible, offered himself for re-appointment. Your Directors recommend hisre-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The brief profile of Mr. Rittick Roy Burman and other relevant information under Regulation 36 of the ListingRegulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings with respect to Director seeking re-appointment isprovided in the Notice convening Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as onMarch 31, 2025 are:
a) Mr. Siddhartha Roy Burman, Managing Director*;
b) Mr. Rittick Roy Burman, Whole-time Director**;
c) Mr. Indrajit Chaudhuri, Group Chief Financial Officer***; and
d) Mr. Abhijit Dan, Group Company Secretary & Head-Legal****
*Re-designated from “Chairman & Managing Director” to “Managing Director” effective September 29, 2024 and then to “ExecutiveChairman” effective April 01, 2025.
**Re-designated as “Managing Director” from “Whole-time Director” effective April 01, 2025.
***Re-designated as “Group Chief Financial Officer” from “Chief Financial Officer” with effect from September 29, 2024.****Re-designated as “Group Company Secretary & Head-Legal” from “Company Secretary & Head-Legal” with effect fromSeptember 29, 2024.
The Company has put in place an Induction and Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors of theCompany. The details of such Familiarization Programme are mentioned in the Report on Corporate Governance,which forms part of this Annual Report and the same is available at the link https://www.khadims.com/pages/familiarization-programme-independent-director.
In terms of requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the meeting ofIndependent Directors was separately held on March 25, 2025.
The Company has been following a policy namely “Nomination and Remuneration Policy” with respect toappointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management Personnel.The appointment of Directors, KMP and Senior Management Personnel is subject to the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC).
Based on the recommendation of the NRC, the remuneration of Executive Director comprises of Basic Salary,Perquisites, Allowances and Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Theremuneration of Non-Executive Directors comprises of sitting fees and commission in accordance with theprovisions of Companies Act, 2013.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is in conformity with the requirement of Section 178(3)of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations. The objectives and key features of this Policy are:
1. Formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, competencies, positive attributes and independence ofthe Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management Personnel and recommend to theBoard, a policy relating to the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
1A. For every appointment of an Independent Director, the Committee shall evaluate the balance of skills,knowledge and experience on the Board and on the basis of such evaluation, prepare a description ofthe role and capabilities required of an Independent Director. The person recommended to the Board forappointment as an Independent Director shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For thepurpose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may:
a. Use the services of an external agencies, if required;
b. Consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and
c. Consider the time commitments of the candidates.
2. Devising a policy on Board diversity;
3. Identifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and persons who may be appointed in KeyManagerial and Senior Management;
4. Directors' induction and continued updation as and when required of their roles, responsibilities and liabilities;
5. Formulation of criteria for performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Directors includingIndependent Directors / Non-Executive Directors;
6. Aligning the remuneration of Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior ManagementPersonnel with the Company's financial position, industrial trends, remuneration paid by peer companiesetc.; and
7. Recommend to the Board all the remuneration in whatever form, payable to the Senior Management.
The guiding principles of the Policy are:
• The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivateDirectors of the quality required to run the Company successfully;
• Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks;and
• Remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management involves a balancebetween fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate tothe working of the Company and its goals.
The aforesaid Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been uploaded on the website of your Companywww.khadims.com and is available at the link https://www.khadims.com/pages/policy-on-nomination-remuneration-committee.
During the year, 6 (Six) meetings of the Board were held. The details of meetings of the Board held during thefinancial year 2024-25 have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Report.
The details pertaining to the composition of the Audit Committee are included in the Corporate GovernanceReport which is a part of this Report.
In accordance with Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Managementand Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 is available on the Company's websitewww.khadims.com at https://www.khadims.com/pages/mgt-9.
All transactions entered by the Company with Related Parties during the financial year 2024-25 as defined underSection 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules,2014 were held in the Ordinary Course of Business and at Arm's Length pricing basis. There were no materiallysignificant transactions with Related Parties during the financial year 2024-25, which were in conflict with theinterest of the Company. Suitable disclosures as required under Ind AS-24 have been made in the Notes to thefinancial statements.
Accordingly, the disclosure in Form AOC-2, pursuant to section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read withRule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not required. The policy on Related Party Transactions can beaccessed on the website of the Company www.khadims.com.
The Company has devised adequate systems to ensure compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and such systems are operating effectively.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), your Directors to the best of their knowledge andability confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31,2025, the applicable accountingstandards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgementsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as at March 31, 2025 and of the Profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) proper internal financial controls are followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequateand are operating effectively; and
f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems were adequate and operating effectively during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors have not reported, any incident offraud committed in your Company by its Officers or Employees, to the Audit Committee and / or to the Boardunder Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
M/s. Ray & Ray, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 301072E) was appointed by the Members ofthe Company at the 40th Annual General Meeting as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (Five)consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2021till the conclusion of the 45th Annual General Meeting to be held in the financial year 2026-27.
The Auditors' Report on the Annual Accounts of the Company forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant Rules made thereunderand in compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board at its meeting held on May 20,2025, based on recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s. BKG & Company,Practising Company Secretaries, a peer reviewed firm (Firm Registration No. S2004WB868500), represented by itsPartner, Mr. Binod Kumar Gupta (ACS No. 12965, CP No. 3242), as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a termof 5 (Five) consecutive financial years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30, subject to approval of theMembers at the ensuing AGM.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed herewith and marked asAnnexure - II to this report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Compliances related to Cost Audit and maintenance of cost records are not applicable to the Company.
The disclosure regarding the difference in valuation between a one-time settlement and valuation for obtainingloans from banks or financial institutions in accordance with Rule 8(5)(xii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,as amended, is not applicable to the Company.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not made any investment, has not given any loans, has notprovided any guarantees, has not provided any security in connection with any loan, has not acquired securities byway of subscription, purchase or otherwise, in excess of the thresholds provided in Section 186 of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
The information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure-III, forming part of this Report.
Details of remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure-IV.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report, excluding the informationon remuneration of employees in terms of Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (as amended), is being sent to the Members of the Company and othersentitled thereto. The said information would be available for inspection, by Members, at the Registered Officeof the Company or through electronic mode, during business hours on all working days upto the date of the44th AGM of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining a copy thereof may write in this regard to theCompany Secretary of the Company by sending an email to compliance@khadims.com.
Your Company firmly believes in providing a safe, supportive and harassment free workplace for each and everyindividual working for the Company through various interventions and practices and has zero tolerance for sexualharassment at workplace. It is the continuous endeavour of the management of the Company to create andprovide an environment to all its employees that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexualharassment. The Company has adopted a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace. An InternalComplaint Committee (ICC) with requisite number of representatives is in place to redress complaints relating
to sexual harassment, if any. The Policy is gender neutral. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary andmanagement trainees) are covered under this Policy.
The Policy under the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013and rules framed there under is available in the website of the Company at www.khadims.com.
No complaints relating to the sexual harassment had been received during the year under report. Further, there isno complaint lying pending with the Company as on March 31, 2025.
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules issued thereunder and the Listing Regulations,based on the criteria such as number of Board and Committee meetings attended during the year, contributionsto the decision making and relevant expertise to the Board etc., the Board of Directors has carried out the annualperformance evaluation of the entire Board, Committees and all the Directors based on the criteria laid down bythe Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Chairman of theCompany and the Board as a whole was evaluated.
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Statutory Auditors confirming of corporategovernance requirements as stipulated under Listing Regulations is enclosed as Annexure - V and forms part ofthis Report. The said report also contains a certificate from a Practising Company Secretary confirming that noneof the Board of Directors of the Company has been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuingas a Director of the Company as prescribed under Listing Regulations.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year under review, as stipulated under Regulation34 of the Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section forming a part of this Report.
Statements in the Annual Report, including those which relate to Management Discussion and Analysis, describingthe Company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations, may constitute 'forward looking statements'within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Although the expectations are based on reasonableassumptions, the actual results might differ.
Your Directors are thankful for all the guidance, support and assistance received from the financial institution,banks, merchant bankers, legal consultants, registrar, government authorities, customers and vendors during theyear under review and look forward for the long-term future with confidence, optimisms and full of opportunities.
Your Directors also acknowledge the continued cooperation received from all the esteemed investors andshareholders and the confidence reposed by them.
Your Directors place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the continuous hard work, dedication,contribution and commitment by executives, staffs and workers at all levels of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Kolkata Executive Chairman
Date: May 20, 2025 DIN: 00043715