Your directors have pleasure to present the Annual Report on the business and operation of the Companytogether with the Audited Statement of Accounts of NIKITA PAPERS LIMITED ("the Company") for theyear ended March 31, 2024.
The Financial Results of the Company for the year 2023-2024 are summarized as under:
Particulars
(RS.In Lakhs)
Financial Year ended
31st March, 2024
31st March, 2023
Total Turnover including Other
Income
34678.28
39865.74
Profit/loss before providingDepreciation
3890.21
1715.64
Less: Depreciation
1022.22
991.67
—
Profit/loss after depreciation beforeTax
2867.99
723.97
Less: - Current Tax
502.06
120.85
Deferred Tax
293.56
59.20
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax
2072.37
543.93
The Company has achieved Rs. 3,386,008,OOORevenue from operations in Current Financial Year asagainst Rs.3,983,321,000 inprevious Financial Year. The Depreciation during the Current Year is Rs.102,222,000as against Rs. 99167000in previous year. In the Current financial year, the Company hadincurredprofitof Rs. 207237000as againstprofit of Rs. 54393000m Previous Financial Year.
III. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year, there was no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
IV. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL:
As on April 1, 2023, the authorized share capital of the company was INR 100,000,000/- (Indian RupeesTen Crore only] comprising of Rs. 10000000 equity shares.
During the financial year 2023-2024, following alterations were made in the authorized share capital ofthe company by amending the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company:
December 20, 2023- Change in authorized share capital from INR 100,000,000/- to Rs. 250000000divided into 25000000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
As on April 1, 2023, the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the company stands at INR Rs.8,61,35,000/- (Indian Rupees Eight Crore Sixty-One Lakh Thirty-Five Thousand only] comprising of Rs.8613500 equity shares.
During the Financial Year 2023-2024, following allotments were made by the Company:
? 9,51,500 equity shares of INR 63.43/was allotted on preferential basis on December, 11 2023
? 86,08,500 equity shares of INR 10.00/- were allotted as a Bonus shares in the ratio of 9:10 onDecember, 28 2023
The Company is having website www.nikitapapers.com and annual return of Company has been publishedon such website. Link of the same is given below: www.nikitapapers.com
The Company had transferred an amount of Rs. 207237000 to Reserve and Surplus during the year underreview.
The directors do not recommend any dividend during the year under consideration.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public within the meaning of section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits] Rules, 2014.
6. DETAILS OF BOARD MEETINGS:
During the year under review ISmeetings of the Board of Directors were held in respect of which propernotices were given and proceedings were properly recorded in Minutes Book. The details of the meetingheld are as follows: -
Names of Directors who attended (Yes / No)
Date ofMeeting
ASHOK
KUMAR
BANSAL
AYUSH
SANDHYA
SUDHIR
MITTAL
AKASH
GUPTA
SUDHIRKUMAR JAIN
18.04.2023
Yes
No
15.06.2023
01.09.2023
20.09.2023
03.10.2023
23.10.2023
28.10.2023
05.11.2023
20.11.2023
11.12.2023
13.12.2023
28.12.2023
24.01.2024
10.02.2024
12.03.2024
During the year under review 4 General meeting were held on 30.09.2023, 01.12.2023, 20.12.2023 and
7. REPORTING OF FRAUD BY STATUTORY AUDITORS:
Further there was no fraud in the Company, which was required to report by statutory auditors of theCompany under sub-section (12) of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.
8. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
The Company is not required to transfer any amount to the Investor and Education and Protection fund(1EPF) during the financial year pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 &125 off the Companies
Act,2013.
9. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Mr. Sudhir Kumar Jain, Mr, Akash Gupta & Mr. Ashok Kumar Mittal is the Independent Directors onthe Board of your Company. In the opinion of the Board and as confirmed by these Directors, theyfulfill the conditions specified in section 149 of the Act and the Rules made there under about theirstatus as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Company's Code of Conduct
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors possess requisitequalifications, experience and expertise in industry knowledge and corporate governance and they holdhighest standards of integrity.
The Auditors, in their report have referred to the Notes forming part of the Final Account, considering theprinciple of the materiality; the notes are self-explanatory and do not need any further comments undersection 134 of Companies Act, 2013.
M/s MITTAL GOEL & ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants, (FRN No. 017577N) have beenappointed Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years.
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 published in the Gazette of India on January 3, 2018, amended afew sections of the Companies Act, 2013 including the omission of the first proviso to Section 139(1) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 which provided for ratification of the appointment of Statutory Auditors bymembers at every AGM. The Amendment to said section is already effective from May 7, 2018. (ReferAnnexure-I)
M/s Kavita Vedwal & Associates, Company Secretaries in practice, were appointed as Secretarial Auditorspursuant to section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year2023-2024 and they have submitted their report thereon.
The Secretarial Auditor of the Company has reported that during the period under review the companyhas generally complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc of theCompanies Act, 2013, FEMA, etc. and same thereon is annexed hereto forming part of the AnnualReportSecretarial Audit Report for the relevant year in Form MR-3. (Refer Annexure-II)
M/s Arora Vikas and Associates Chartered Accountant (FRN:017300C) had been appointed as the InternalAuditors of the Company for FY 2023 to conduct the Internal Audit on the basis of detailed Internal AuditPlan.
The provision of Cost audit as per section 148 doesn't applicable on the Company.
The notes on accounts referred to in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and there are no adverseremarks or qualifications in the Report and therefore, do not need any further comment
The Company has complied with the requirements prescribed under the Secretarial Standards onMeetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) read with the MCA Circularsgranting exemptions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
During the year under review your Company has not provided any loans, guarantees and has not madeinvestments in terms of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, if any.
The Board of directors have carried out an evaluation of its own performance and of its committees aswell as its individual directors, on the basis of criteria such as composition of the board / committeestructure, effectiveness, its process, information flow, functioning etc.
The Board has adopted a Board Diversity Policy which sets the criterion for appointment as well ascontinuance of Directors, at the time of re-appointment of director in the Company. As per the policy, theBoard has an optimum combination of members with appropriate balance of skill, experience,background, gender and other qualities of directors required by the directors for the effective functioningof the Board.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommends remuneration of the Directors, subject tooverall limits set under the Act, as outlined in the Remuneration Policy. As per the policy, the ExecutiveDirector is entitled to fixed salary, commission based on performance evaluation and other non-monetarybenefits. In case of Non-Executive Directors, apart from receiving sitting fees, they are entitled tocommission on the basis of criterion as per the policy.
The Remuneration Policy is available on the website of the Company.
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with relatedparties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis. So, none of the transactionswith related party's falls under the scope of Section 188(1] of the Act. Information on transactions withrelated parties pursuant to Section 134(3] (h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure III in Form AOC-2 and the same forms part of this report.
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred betweenthe ends of the financial year to which these financial statements relate on the date of this report exceptmentioned below:
a. On the path to prepare ourselves as a public listed Company, the status of the Company wasconverted from Private Limited to Public Limited, approved by the Shareholders vide resolutiondated May26, 2003, pursuant to which the Registrar of Companies, Delhi had issued a fresh
certificate of incorporation, dated Junel2, 2003, consequent upon conversion from a PrivateCompany to a Public Company. Subject to receipt of necessary approvals and other considerations,the Company is proposing an initial public officering (IPO") of its equity shares of face value ofINR10 each in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended, theCompanies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws. In connection with the IPO, the Company has filedthe draft red herring prospectus dated Julyll, 2023 (DRHP) with the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India ("SEB1"), for an offer comprising of up to INR 64,94,400 fresh issue of equity shares.
b. There were changes in the composition of the Board of Directors, Mr. Sudhir Kumar Bansal (DIN:00321226), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 10th February, 2024as additionaldirector and appointed on 12th March, 2024 as Director and Chairman at EGM.
c. Mr. Ashok Kumar Mittal (DIN: 00246177), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 24thJanuary, 2024as additional Independent Director and appointed on 12th March, 2024 asIndependent Director at EGM.
d. Mr. Akash Gupta (DIN: 07392916), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 24th January,2024 as additional Independent Director and appointed on 12th March, 2024 as IndependentDirector at EGM.
e. Mr. Sudhir Kumar Jain (DIN: 10442316), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 24thJanuary, 2024 as additional Independent Director and appointed on 12th March, 2024 asIndependent Director at EGM.
f. Mr. Atul Aeron appointed as CFO of the Company on 12th March, 2024 at EGM.g, Mrs. Shefali Gupta appointed as CS of the Company on 12th March, 2024 at EGM.
18. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
As on March 31, 2024, The Board of Directors of the Company had the following 6 (Six)Committees same was incorporated at the EGM dated 12.03.2024
Name of theCommittee
, ' / ' : Ý Ýj .
Audit Committee
CA Akash Gupta
Chairman
20th March, 2024
CA SUDHIR KUMARJAIN
Member
Mr. Ayush Bansal
NRC Committee
Mr. Ashok KumarMittal
^_ l
STAKEHOLDER
RELATIONSHIP
COMMITTEE
Mrs. Sandhya Bansal
CSR COMMITTEE
Mr. Ashok KumarBansal
IPO COMMITTEE
POSH COMMITTEE
Mrs. Shefali Gupta
Presiding Officer
Ms. Bhawna Saini
Member- ExternalNGO
Mr. Rai Kumar Saini
Member- HR
19. STATEMENT INDICATING DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENTPOLICY:
The Board of Directors of the Company state that risk associated in the ordinary course of business is dulytaken care by the Board while taking business decisions. Further the company need not required toformulate any specified risk management policy.
20. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL;
During the year Mr. Ayush Bansal, who retires by rotation, and being eligible, offers himself for re¬appointment, be and is hereby re-appointed as a director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation.
a. There were changes in the composition of the Board of Directors, Mr. Sudhir Kumar Bansal (DIN:00321226), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 10th February, 2024 as additionaldirector and appointed on 12th March, 2024 as Director and Chairman at EGM.
b. Mr. Ashok Kumar Mittal (DIN: 00246177), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 24thJanuary, 2024 as additional Independent Director and appointed on 12th March, 2024 asIndependent Director at EGM.
c. Mr. Akash Gupta (DIN: 07392916), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 24th January,2024 as additional Independent Director and appointed on 12th March, 2024 as IndependentDirector at EGM.
d. Mr. Sudhir Kumar Jain (DIN: 10442316), Director appointed in the Board Meeting held on 24thJanuary, 2024 as additional Independent Director and appointed on 12th March, 2024 asIndependent Director at EGM.
g, Mrs. Shefali Gupta appointed as CS of the Company on 12th March, 2024 at EGM
21. .SUBSIDIARY. ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND IOINT VENTURE:
The Company have no holding, Subsidiary and Associate Company.
22. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS:
NIKITA PAPERS LIMITED believes sustained growth of business lies on triple bottom line that isgrowth of people around our operation, protection of environment where we operate and profitfrom our business. We understand wellbeing of the community around our business helps ingrowth of business and hence we value people around our operational locations and promoteinclusive growth.
We Endeavour to serve the society and achieve excellence. We continue to remain focused onimproving the quality of life and engaging communities through ensuring environmentsustainability, promoting healthcare, promoting education and many more activities.
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the relevant rules, the Company ishaving in place the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee under the chairmanship ofMr. Ashok Kumar Bansal, Chairman and Managing Director. The other members of the Committeeare CA Sudhir Jain, Independent Director and CA Akash Gupta, Independent Director.
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the relevant rules, the CSR is applicableon the company. The detail of CSR Expenses spent is attached separateIy.(Report on CSRactivities Annexure-III)
23. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:
There is no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts/ Tribunals impacting the goingconcern status of the Company and its future operations.
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation system, which are constantlyassessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating procedures. The Company'sinternal control system is commensurate with its size, scale and complexities of its operations.
25. DISCLOSURE_QF APPLICATIONS MADE OR PROCEEDINGS PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVANCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE flBCL 2016 DURING THE YEAR.
There is no application or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of2016).
26. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONETIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS ORFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
During the year, there is no details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-timesettlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
27. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES;
The Company had no employee during the year covered under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
28. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, your
Directors confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed alongwith proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ofthe company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
29. DETAILS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION. FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
(a) Conservation of energy
0)
the steps taken or impact on conservation
of energy
Since the plant installed by the Company ispower efficient no efforts are required in thisdirection. Though the Company is not a heavypower intensive company, but it continues itspolicy of giving priority to energy conservationmeasures including regular review of energyconservation and consumption and effectivecontrol on utilization of energy. Therequirement of power is not large and theposition does not warrant any special measuresfor conservation of energy. Total energy savinghas no appreciable impact on cost of goods, asthe company’s production process is not energyintensive.
(ii)
the steps taken by the company forutilizing alternate sources of energy
(iii)
the capital investment on energyconservation equipments
(b) Technology absorption
(i)
the efforts made towards technology absorption
The Company is using modemtechnology for its operationactivities continuously strivingfor cost reduction and productdevelopment.
the benefits derived like product improvement, costreduction, product development or import substitution
in case of imported technology (imported during the lastthree years reckoned from the beginning of the financialyear)-
NIL
(a) the details of technology imported
(b) the year of import;
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has nottaken place, and the reasons thereof
Qy)
the expenditure incurred on Research and Development
(c) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo
During the year, the total foreign exchange used was 289154000 vis a vis 450285000 in the previous year inforeign exchange for purchase of Imported Waste Paper, while there in no foreign exchange inflow during theyear under review.
30. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESAL1 ACT. 2013:
Regarding the Sexual Harassment of Women at the work place (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013,your company has an Internal Complaints Committee. No complaints were received or disposed off during theyear under the above Act and no complaints were pending either at the beginning or at the end of the year.Your Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee(ICC). ICC is responsible for redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment and follows the guidelinesprovided in the policy. ICC has its presence at corporate office as well as at site locations.
31. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Company strives to attain high standards of Corporate Governance while interacting with all thestakeholders. The increasing diversity of the investing community and the integrated nature of global capitalmarkets render corporate governance vital issues for investors. The company believes that time disclosure,transparent accounting policies, and a strong independent board go a long way in maintaining good cooperategovernance, preserving shareholders trust, and maximizing long term cooperate value. In pursuit of corporategoals, the company accords high importance to transparency, accountability, and integrity in its dealings. Ourphilosophy on corporate governance is aims towards the welfare of all the stake holders, and the board ofdirectors remains committed towards this end,
32. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy in line with the provisions of the Section 177 of the Companies Act,2013 to report genuine concerns or grievances, if any. Your Company has laid down a Vigil Mechanism andformulated a Whistle Blower Policy in order to provide a framework for responsible and secure WhistleBlowing Mechanism. The Policy aims to provide an avenue for Employees and Directors to raise their concernsabout unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct and it alsoempowers the Audit Committee of Board of Directors to investigate the concerns raised by them.
All Directors and Employees of the Company are eligible to make protected disclosures under the Policyaddressed to Vigilance Officer of the Company in relation to matters concerning the Company.
33. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors place on records their appreciation for employees at all levels, who have contributed to thegrowth and performance of your Company. Your directors also thank the clients, vendors, bankers,shareholders and advisers of the Company for their continued support. Your directors also thank the Centraland State Governments, and other statutory authorities for their continued support.
©(half of the BoardAPERS LIMITED
Date:-27.08.2024 A5HOK KUMAR BANSAL
Place: - New Delhi Managing Director
DIN No. 00321238 ,
AYUSH BANSALWhole Time DirectorDIN No. 00774900