Your Directors present the 6th Board Report and the Audited Financial Statements of the Company forthe Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 together with the reports of the Auditors thereon.
The Audited Financial Statements (Including Consolidated audited Financial Statements) of theCompany as on 31st March, 2025 are prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013.
Certain key aspects of the Company’s Financial Performance during the Financial Year ended onMarch 31st 2025 as compared to the Previous Financial year are summarised below:
Standalone
Consolidated
Particulars
Financial Yearended 31stMarch, 2025
Financial Yearended 31stMarch, 2024
Revenue fromOperation
1,915.26
520.34
12,066.99
7,185.86
Other Income
30.27
0.05
31.95
53.90
Total Revenue
1,945.53
520.39
12,098.94
7,239.76
Less: Expenses
1,423.88
416.33
11,072.29
6,739.17
Less: Finance Cost
22.34
3.34
24.17
Less: Depreciation
24.29
24.28
Profit beforeexceptional andextra-ordinary itemsand tax expense
475.02
76.44
978.19
472.97
Exceptional andExtra-Ordinary Items
-
Profit before tax(PBT)
Less: Tax Expenses
121.44
21.77
222.97
61.48
Profit for the period(PAT)
353.58
54.67
755.22
411.49
The Company was originally incorporated as Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013in the name and style of “Exim Routes Private Limited”. Subsequently the name of our company waschanged to “Exim Routes Limited” and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation dated 24th October, 2024was issued by Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Your Company is engaged in the Trading of waste Paper and provide services to both proprietary andthird-party.
During the year under review, on standalone basis, the total Income from the operation increased by268 %. The same was INR 1,915.26 (In lacs) for the current FY 2024-25 as compared to INR 520.34(In lacs) for the previous FY 2023-24. Total Net Profit increased by 547 % the same was INR 353.58(In lacs) for the current FY 2024-25 as compared INR 54.67 (In lacs) for the previous FY 2023-24.
During the year under review, on consolidated basis, the total Income from the operation increased by68 %, The same was INR 12,066.99 (In lacs) for the current FY 2024-25 as compared to INR 7185.86(In lacs) for the previous FY 2023-24. Total Net Profit increased by 83.5%, the same was INR 755.22(In lacs) for the current FY 2024-25 as compared to INR 411.49 (In lacs) for the previous FY 2023-24.
Your Company is committed to its tradition of being cost effective, by responding faster to the changingrequirements of the market, by expanding its customers and further strengthening its capital base.
CONVERSION INTO A PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
During the year under review, your Company has taken a significant step toward future growth andexpansion. The Company has been converted from a Private Limited Company to a Public LimitedCompany, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 14 and 18 of the Companies Act, 2013 and with dueapproval from the Registrar of Companies. The Company is now known as Exim Routes Limited,effective from 24th October, 2024.
The change in status aligns with the Company's long-term strategic plans and enhances access to capitalmarkets and growth opportunities.
ALTERATION OF OBJECT CLAUSE
In line with the Company’s business expansion plans, the Object Clause of the Memorandum ofAssociation was amended during the year to include new business activities. This alteration wasapproved by the shareholders through a special resolution passed at the Extraordinary General Meetingheld on 01st July 2024. The revised Object Clause reflects the diversified vision of the Company andenables it to explore new opportunities.
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER
After the closure of the financial year, Initial Public Offer has been authorized by the Board of Directorsvide a resolution passed at its meeting held on May 19, 2025 and by the Shareholder of our Company,vide a special resolution passed pursuant to Section 62( 1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 at the 2nd ExtraOrdinary General Meeting held on May 23, 2025.
The company has filed the Draft Red Herring Prospectus with NSE for in-Principle approval for listingon NSE emerge platform (SME Listing) on 16th July, 2025. Initial Public Offer is 49,69,600 fully paidequity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each. Draft Red Hearing Prospectus is available on the website ofthe company i.e. https://eximroutes.ai/ .
CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the company has increased its authorized share capital from Rs.15,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Lacs) i.e. 1,50,000 (One Lac and Fifty Thousand) shares of Rs. 10/-(Rupees Ten) each to Rs. 15,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Crores) i.e. 1,50,00,000 (One Crore FiftyLakhs) shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
To enhance liquidity and increase retail shareholder participation, the Company undertook a sub¬division of its equity shares. The face value of equity shares was split from ?10 (Rupees Ten) per shareto ?5 (Rupees Five) per share. Consequently, each equity share of ?10 was sub-divided into 2 equityshares of ?5 each.
This sub-division was approved by the shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 07thAugust, 2024, and all necessary filings with the Registrar of Companies were completed. The sharecapital structure post-split has been appropriately reflected in the books of accounts.
The Company has issued equity shares of which details are given below:
Sl. No.
Type of Allotment
No. of Shares
Date of Allotment
1
Bonus Issue
9,00,000
17/07/2024
2
Private Placement
93,600
25/07/2024
3
54,68,000
31/07/2024
4
6,59,200
07/01/2025
As a result, the paid-up share capital of the company increased from Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs)to Rs. 6,89,12,000/- (Rupees Six Crore Eighty- Nine Lakh Twelve Thousand) i.e. 1,37,82,400 (OneCrore Thirty- Seven Lacs Eighty- Two Thousand Four Hundred) Shares of Rs. 5/- each.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, the company has transferred INR 353.58 (In Lacs) out of its profit intoreserve and surplus and the company has utilised INR 90 (In Lacs) from the same reserve for issue ofBonus Share during the year.
The Company has INR 1,059.03 (In Lacs) in Securities Premium, out of which INR 546.80 lakhs hasbeen utilized for the second bonus issue of equity shares and INR 13.73 lakhs for share issue expenses.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF COMPANY’S BUSINESS
During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of company's Business.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS/KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED/RESIGNED:
The Board of Director is duly constituted. None of the Director of the Company has disqualified underthe provision of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further the changes held in the composition of the Board of the Director after the closure of theFinancial Year till the date of this Report are summarised below:
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 07/04/2025 has appointed Mr. Mohit Garg (DIN:10973264) as an Additional Independent Director and the members of the Company have approved theappointment in the Extra- Ordinary General Meeting held on 29/04/2025.
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 07/04/2025 has appointed Ms. Komal Goel (DIN:10935374) as an Additional Independent Director and the members of the Company have approved theappointment in the Extra- Ordinary General Meeting held on 29/04/2025.
The office of Directorship of Mr. Vijay Kumar Rathi was ceased due to his sad demise with effect from22/04/2025.
The Members in their Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 23/05/2025 has appointed Mrs. CharuJora (DIN: 10060952) as a Non- Executive Director and Mr. Mahender Singh Tanwar (DIN: 11107875)as an Independent Director.
During the year Mr. Manish Goyal was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Govind Rai Gargwas appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Richa Anand was appointed as Company Secretarywith effect from 07/01/2025.
After the closure of the Financial Year, Company has appointed Independent Directors as per theprovision of the Companies Act, 2013 and Declarations were received from all the IndependentDirectors of the Company stating that they satisfy the "criteria of Independence" as per the provisionsof Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, any other applicable Schedules and Rules framed there¬under.
Further in the opinion of the Board, the independent directors possess requisite expertise, experienceand integrity. All the independent directors on the Board of the Company are registered with the IndianInstitute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar, Gurgaon as notified by the Central Government under Section150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and as applicable shall undergo online proficiency self-assessmenttest within the time prescribed by the IICA.
The Company has received the disclosure in Form DIR-8 from its Directors being appointed or re¬appointed and has noted that none of the Directors are disqualified under Section 164(2) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14(1) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)Rules, 2014.
During the year under review, the Board met 19 times, details of which are given below:
Date of Board Meeting
No. of Director’sPresent
Name of Director’sPresent
02-04-2024
Manish GoyalGovind Rai GargVijay Kumar Rathi
13-05-2024
Manish GoyalGovind Rai GargVivinprasath DevarajaPallav Singal
05-06-2024
10-06-2024
5
04-07-2024
6
16-07-2024
Manish GoyalGovind Rai GargVivinprasath Devaraja
Pallav Singal
7
17-07-2024
8
9
18-07-2024
10
25-07-2024
11
30-07-2024
12
31-07-2024
13
06-08-2024
14
27-09-2024
15
13-12-2024
16
27-12-2024
17
07-01-2025
18
31-01-2025
19
27-02-2025
The intervening between two Board Meeting did not exceed the limit prescribed in the provision of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) of the Act, the Board of Directors to the best of its knowledge and abilityconfirm that:
(a) in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
(b) they have 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 ofaffairs of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the profit of the Company forthat period.
(c) they have 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 andfor preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
(e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internalfinancial controls are adequate and operating effectively.
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
(g) on the Company's operation in future.
The internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements are commensurate with thesize and nature of business of the Company. The Company has adopted the policies and procedures forensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company's policies,safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company have following Subsidiary.
Sl.
No.
Name of the Subsidiary
Percentage ofHolding
Date of becomingsubsidiary
1.
Exim Routes INC, United States ofAmerica
100%
29/11/2021
2.
Exim Routes Pte. Ltd., Singapore
67%
19/06/2023
3.
Good Earth SCM Gmbh, Germany
70%
21/08/2023
4.
Exim Routes UK Ltd., United Kingdom
10/02/2024
5.
Exim Routes SA (PTY) Ltd.
12/07/2024
Statement pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year ended31/03/2025 in respect of the Subsidiaries, is enclosed with Annual Accounts of the Company.
Separate Section on performance and financial position of the subsidiaries have been provided in NoteNo. 41 of notes forming part of Consolidated Financial Statements for the year under review.
In accordance with the Accounting Standard (AS-21) and (AS-23), consolidated Financial Statementsare annexed to the Audited Accounts for the year under review.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS ORCOURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
During the year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by any Regulatorsor Court or Tribunals which may have impact on the going concern status or which may have impacton the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIALPOSITION OF THE COMPANY THAT OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THEFINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATEOF THE REPORT:
There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company.COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has duly followed the applicable Secretarial standards, relating to Meeting of the Boardof Directors (SS-1) and General Meeting (SS-2), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India(ICSI).
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted/ held any deposit from public within the ambit of Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the Year underreview. Hence, the requirement for furnishing the details relating to deposits covered under Chapter Vof the Act or the details of deposit that are not in compliances with the Chapter V of the Act is notapplicable.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Company, after considering the relevant circumstances holistically andkeeping in view the funds requirements of the Company, has decided that it would be prudent not torecommend any dividend for the Financial Year under review.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules framed there under,every company including its holding or subsidiary and a foreign company, which fulfills the criteriaspecified in sub-section (1) of section 135 of the Act shall comply with the provisions of Section 135of the Act and its rules.
Since the Company is not falling under any criteria specified in sub-section (1) of section 135 of theAct, your Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Committee.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDENT TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTIONFUND
The Company is not required to transfer any amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund underSection 125 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 as the Company has not declared any dividend since itsinception.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
The details of loans, guarantees or investments under Section 186 of the Act, are available under Noteno. 13, 14 & 19 of notes of Accounts, attached to the Standalone Financial Statement.
The full particulars are available in the Register maintained under Section 186 of the Act, which isavailable for inspection during business hours on all working days (except Saturday and Sunday).
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the Financial Year 2024-25with the related parties were in the ordinary course of business and at arm’s length basis. Transactionsrequired to be disclosed in Form AOC-2 is attached below. During the Financial Year, the Company hasnot entered into contracts/arrangements/transactions with the related parties which could be consideredmaterial in accordance with the provision of the Act.
Further, we draw your attention to Note no. 36 of the Standalone Financial Statements of the Companyfor details of related party transactions.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGNEXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Statement giving the details of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and Outgoin accordance with requirement of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is as follows: -
(A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
The Steps taken or impact on conservation ofenergy
NA
The steps taken by the company for utilizingalternate source of energy
The capital investment on energy conservationequipment
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The efforts made towards technology absorption
The Company is in the process of developing adigital platform named ERIS (Exim RoutesIntelligence System)
The benefits derived like product improvement,cost reduction, products development or importsubstitution
• Real time Inventory Tracking and PriceDiscovery
• Seamless Integration
• Market Intelligence and Data-driven Insights
• Subscription-based Model
• Enhancing Sustainability and EnablingCircular Economy.
In case of imported technology (imported duringthe last three years reckoned from the beginningof the Financial Year)
The expenditure incurred on the research anddevelopment
INR 509.03 (In Lacs)
(C) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION
IS
Total Income earned in foreign currency duringthe year
INR 482.65 (In Lacs)
Total expenditure incurred in foreign currencyduring the year
INR 976.19 (In Lacs)
OBTAINING ISIN BY NON-SMALL COMPANIES - COMPANIES (PROSPECTUS ANDALLOTMENT OF SECURITIES) SECOND AMENDMENT RULES, 2023 OF THECOMPANIES ACT 2013.
Recent amendments under the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Second Amendment
Rules, 2023, stipulate that non-small companies must obtain an International Securities IdentificationNumber (ISIN) for their securities to facilitate smoother trading and enhance marketability.
The company has appointed an RTA and submitted all required documents to the RTA to obtain theISIN and has obtained ISIN to comply with this rule.
The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account for the financial yearended March 31, 2025 which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same hasoperated starting from 29 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 for all relevant transactions recorded in thesoftware.
As proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is applicable from April 1, 2023,reporting under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 on preservation of audittrail as per the statutory requirements for record retention is not applicable for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2024.
During the Financial Year under review, there are no qualifications, adverse remarks or disclaimersmade by the Statutory Auditor on the financial statements of the Company and, which is annexedherewith as an Annexure. There are no cases of fraud detected and reported by the Auditor under Section143(12) during the Financial Year.
Statutory Auditor
M/s. NKSC & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 020076N) have been appointed asStatutory Auditors to fill the casual vacancy after resignation of M/S Mayank Kumar & Associates,Chartered Accountant (FRN: 031033N) with effect from the conclusion of Extra Ordinary GeneralMeeting held on 29th day of April, 2025 till the conclusion of 6th Annual General Meeting.
Cost Auditor
As per section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, your Company is not required to maintain cost records.
During the year under review there was no instance of any fraud which has been reported by any Auditorto the Board.
The pursuant of the Provision of Section 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return,referred to in section 92 (3) of the Act, for the Financial Year 2024-2025 is available on the website ofthe Company at https://eximroutes.ai/
The Management has prepared the consolidated financial statement in addition to the standalonefinancial statement, which will present before the members for adoption and will be included in AnnualReport.
None of the employee has received remuneration exceeding the limit as stated in Rule 5(2) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The Company has complied with all the provisions of Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings andGeneral Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The company understands the value of operating in an ecologically friendly and safe manner. TheCompany's philosophy mandates that activities be carried out in such a way that all parties involved aresafe, environmental standards are followed, and natural resources are preserved.
The Company has adopted a policy for prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace, in line withthe requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”). An Internal Complaints Committee (“ICC”) has been dulyconstituted as per the provisions of the POSH Act to redress complaints regarding sexual harassment atthe workplace.
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with all the provisions of the POSHAct and the rules framed thereunder. Further details are as follow:
Number of complaints of Sexual Harassment received inthe Year
NIL
Number of Complaints disposed off during the year
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
The Company declares that the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 are duly applicable to it.However, till date, no woman employee of the Company has become eligible or required to avail thebenefits prescribed under the Act.
The Company affirms its commitment to extend all statutory benefits under the Act, including paidmaternity leave, continuity of salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity supportsuch as nursing breaks and flexible return-to-work options, as and when any woman employee becomeseligible.
The Company remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment incompliance with the applicable laws.
During the financial year under review, there were NO application/s made or proceeding were pendingin the name of the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
The provisions regarding vigil mechanism as provided in Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013read with rules framed thereunder are not applicable on the Company for the Financial Year 2024-2025.
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistancereceived from the employees, Banks, Financial Institutions, Customers, Business Associates,Government Departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders who have extended their valuable sustainedsupport and encouragement during the year under review.
Your Directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciationfor the commitment displayed by all executive officers and staff at all levels of the company. We lookforward for the continued support of all stakeholders in the future and we are very thankful for theconfidence shown in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsExim Routes Limited
(Formerly Known as Exim Routes Private Limited)
Sd/- Sd/-
Manish Goyal Govind Rai Garg
DIN: 08126341 DIN: 08147346
Director Director
Place: GurgaonDate: 20.08.2025