Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 36th Annual Report along with Audited Accounts for the year endedon March 31, 2025.
Financial Performance and Appropriations :
(Rs in Lacs)
Current Year
ended on
31-03-2025
31-03-2024
Revenue from Operations
10,395.62
8,784.94
Other Income
436.51
335.93
Total Income
10,832.13
9120.87
Total Expenses
10,474.47
8,964.30
Profit /(Loss) before Taxation
357.66
156.57
Provision for Taxes - Current
55.89
33.00
Provision for Taxes - Deferred
12.92
2.00
Profit /(Loss) for the year from continuing operations
288.85
121.57
Other comprehensive Income (Net of Tax)
0.37
(5.42)
Total Comprehensive Income
289.22
116.16
The Company has transferred the whole of the Profit of Rs. 288.85 Lacs to Retained Earnings under the headOther Equity. Further Other Comprehensive Income of Rs. 0.37 Lacs has been transferred to the othercomprehensive Income under the head Other Equity.
In order to conserve resources, your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year. The Dividend Policyis available on the website of the company. Link of Dividend Policy : chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcgldefindmkaj/https://www.frontlinecorporation.org/_files/ugd/77758d_7e31d5d5d770486085be7fd56a491afa.pdf
Revenue from operations has increased from Rs. 8,784.94 Lacs to Rs. 10,395.62 Lacs which is approximatelyincrease of 18.33%. The financial charges have increased from Rs. 22.29 Lacs to Rs. 83.92 Lacs which isapproximately increase of 276%.
The Company is engaged in the business of transportation, wind energy, trading of automotive parts, Petroleum
distribution and renting of immovable properties. During the year under review there was no change in nature ofCompany Business.
During the year under review, there was no appointment of Key Managerial Personnel.
With respect to the appointment of Director, during the year the Company has made appointment of UmmayAmen Mashraqi (DIN: 10594350) as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of the Company for afirst term of five (5) years effective from May 30, 2024 subject to the members approval at the forthcomingannual general meeting.
Furthermore in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 28th September, 2024 she was appointed asIndependent Director.
Mr. Narayan Prasad Agarwal, Director of the Company (holding Director Identification Number 00060384),liable to retire by rotation in terms of section 152(6) of the companies Act, 2013 and, being eligible, offershimself for Re-appointment.
Mr. Saurabh Jhunjhunwala, Director of the Company (holding Director Identification Number 00060432),liable to retire by rotation in terms of section 152(6) of the companies Act, 2013 and, being eligible, offershimself for Re-appointment.
Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal, was re-appointed as Managing Director of the Company ( holding DirectorIdentification Number : 00060418 ) with effect from 20.01.2025
During the year under review, Mrs. Aarefa Kutub Kapasi ( DIN : 07127418 ) has ceased to be Director witheffect from 22nd March, 2025. Other than this no Director / Key Managerial Personnel have resigned / ceasedduring the year under the review.
During the year under review, there was no Subsidiary Company / Joint Ventures / Associate Companies werethere.
The Company has not invited any deposit other than the exempted deposit as prescribed under the provision ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under, as amended from time to time. Hence there are noparticulars to report about the deposit falling under Rule 8 (5) (v) and (vi) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to Provisions of Rule 2 (1) (c) (viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 an amountof Rs. 80.35 Lacs is outstanding as on 31st March, 2025 from the Directors of the Company
During the year under review there were no significant and material orders passed by any Regulators or Court or
Tribunals which may have impact on the going concern status. No order has been passed by any Regulators orCourt or Tribunals which may have impact on the Company's operation in future.
Fairdeal Supplies Limited a Company in which Promoter - Directors namely Mr. Ramprasad Agrawal,Mr. Narayan Prasad Agrawal, Mr. Pawankumar Agarwal and Mr. Saurabh Jhunjhunwala are also theDirectors and Promoters of our
Company) has been admitted to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by
the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench vide it judgement dated 19.03.2024 in thematter of Pegasus Asset Reconstruction Private Ltd against M/s Fairdeal Supplies Ltd., and an InterimResolution Professional has been appointed by the Bench.
The suspended management of Fairdeal Supplies Limited filed an appeal before the Hon’ble NationalCompany Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi (NCLAT), against the said Judgment and the same hasbeen dismissed by NCLAT
Thereafter, the suspended management of the Company has filed an appeal for stay before the Hon’bleSupreme Court against National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi and the same has alsobeen dismissed, thereby upholding the initiation of CIRP.
As stated in the aforesaid note, the outcome may have implications on the financial position of theCompany, depending on the claims admitted and recoverability. The ultimate outcome andconsequential financial impact, if any, is presently not determinable.
Being aggrieved by the order of 2nd Additional Senior Civil Judge, Bharuch in the year 2021 - 2022 for recoveryof Rs. 1,32,85,384/- filed by New India Assurance Company Limited against the Company. The Company filed aFirst Appeal before Gujarat High Court. The matter is admitted and pending before Hon'ble High Court.
Being aggrieved by the order of 2nd Additional Senior Civil Judge, Bharuch in the year 2021 - 2022 for recoveryof Rs. 80,02,430/- filed by New India Assurance Company Limited against the Company. The Company filed aFirst Appeal before Gujarat High Court. The matter is admitted and pending before Hon'ble High Court.
d) Income Tax
Further the following are the dues pending on account of dispute:
Nature of Dues
Income Tax as below:
A.Y.
Demandraised u/s
Matter of Addition
Remarks
Amount Rs. in Lacs
2010¬
11
143(3)
Demand Adjusted butinterest pending
No appeal lying against this demandoutstanding is in the nature of interestportion only.
2.61799/-
2017¬
18
143 (3)
Appeal hearingpending before NFAC.
Appeal hearing pending before NFAC.Contemplating to file application underVivaad Se Vishwaas Scheme (VSVS),2024.
Nil
Note: No demand isshown on IT Portal asthe same is adjustedagainst the refund ofsubsequent years.
270(A)
Penalty matter againstVarious additionsconfirmed
Penalty matter against Variousadditions confirmed-NFAC, NewDelhi-Appeal hearing pending beforeNFAC. Contemplating to fileapplication under Vivaad Se VishwaasScheme (VSVS), 2024.
78.73718 (includinginterest portion of Rs.11.69811 Lacs )
2018¬
19
143(1)(a)
Book Profit doubleddue to schema error-DCIT-CPC-By filing154 applicationdemand will bedropped
Book Profit doubled due to schemaerror-DCIT-CPC-By filing 154application. 154 application rejected.Again contemplating to file 154application.
39.75,520/-
Total of Income tax
121.11,037/-
Punjab & Sind Bank has earlier taken Symbolic Possession of one of the sub leased property situated at GandhiNagar, Gujarat towards recovery of the due amount. Later on the Bank has taken physical possession of the saidproperty vide their letter dated 21.07.2017.
Since physical possession of the said property was given by TCS Ltd., the Licensee without our permission, thematter is contested in Gandhinagar Civil Court along with other related matters.
Punjab & Sind Bank has taken physical possession of the property situated at Kolkata offered as collateralsecurity against credit facilities availed by the company.
However, the company has protested the contention in case filed by the Bank in Debt Recovery TribunalKolkata. The matter is under hearing.
Matter is before the Honorable Tribunal and still pending for hearing as interim order has been extended tillfurther date of hearing which is 14.05.2024.
Meanwhile the Company also filed a case against the bank against non-performance of Specific performance ofcontract at single bench of Hon’ble Calcutta High Court.
The Single Bench of Hon’ble High Court passed an order against the Company. However, the Company filed anappeal against the said order in the Double Bench of Hon’ble Calcutta High Court. The said Double Bench heardour grounds of appeal and passed order in our favor.
The Bank filed a Special Leave Petition against the said order of the Double Bench of Hon’ble Calcutta High
Court in Hon’ble Supreme Court. Special Leave Petition order was passed against the Company by setting asidethe Double Bench of Hon’ble Calcutta High Court order. Company had preferred to file MiscellaneousApplication with provisional application no. 13482 of 2023 awaiting for listing after summer vacation.
The said miscellaneous application has been heard and Apex Court had passed an order in favour of theCompany for allowing the Civil Court to proceed the Suit on Merit in the High Court, Kolkata and matter ispending before Honorable Court.
Various Properties of the Company were offered as Collateral Securities to UCO Bank in respect of variouscredit facilities availed by Fairdeal Supplies Limited, a concern for which the Company has given its Securityand Corporate Guarantee. The Company would like to inform that Fairdeal Supplies Limited have made fullpayment of the dues of UCO Bank and consequently the Security and Guarantee given by the Company has /will be released subject to the completion of necessary formalities.
Other legal cases in the opinion of the Board are not of material nature.
The Company has adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the size and nature of its business tosupport the preparation of the financial statements.
The properties of the Company stand adequately insured against risks of fire, strike, riot, earthquake, explosionand malicious damage.
As required under the provisions of Section 134 of the Act, your Directors report that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along withproper explanation relating to material departures.
(b) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Companyat the end of the financial year and of the PROFIT of the Company for that period.
(c) The Directors have 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 have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
(e) The Directors have laid down internal financial controls as required by Explanation to Section 134(5) (e) ofthe Act to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operatingeffectively.
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of applicable laws andsuch systems are adequate and operating effectively.
There was no employee drawing remuneration requiring disclosure under the Rule 5 (2) of Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The Company is not required to conduct Cost audit during the year. The Company is not required to file Costaudit report during the year under review. The Company is not required to maintain the Cost records.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited and The Calcutta Stock Exchange. The Companyis regular in payment of listing fees. The Company has paid the listing fees for the year 2024 - 2025.
M/s. Paresh Thothawala & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 114777W) Statutory Auditors ofthe Company, holds office till the conclusion of Annual General Meeting for the year ended on 31st March, 2027.
The auditors observations and its reply are as under :
Sr.
No.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
Reply of the Board of Directors
Emphasis of the Matter
Regarding notices issued by lenders underprescribed provisions of the Securitization andReconstruction of Financial Assets andEnforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI)Act 2002 for non-payment of principal andinterest thereon after the due date by thecompany and therefore those loan accountsbecame Non-Performing Assets effective fromrespective dates mentioned in such notice. Weare informed that the company has challenged
Punjab & Sind Bank has earlier takenSymbolic Possession of one of the sub leasedproperty situated at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarattowards recovery of the due amount. Later onthe Bank has taken physical possession of thesaid property vide their letter dated21.07.2017.
Since physical possession of the said property
the notices and the Bank's action to sale these
was given by TCS Ltd., the Licensee without
properties of the company by filing aSecuritization Application in the Debts RecoveryTribunal, Calcutta, which is pending. Thelender has also filed an Original Application inthe Debts Recovery Tribunal, Calcutta, which ispending. The Company filed a Civil Suit (CS)no.217 of 2013 in Hon'ble Kolkata High Courtagainst Punjab & Sind Bank in regard toSpecific Performance of Agreement related to 8Old Court House property which Punjab & SindBank intended to sale. Matter stayed by the
our permission, the matter is contested inGandhinagar Civil Court along with otherrelated matters.
Punjab & Sind Bank has taken physicalpossession of the property situated at Kolkataoffered as collateral security against creditfacilities availed by the company.
However, the company has protested the
Hon'ble High Court and The Bank preferred to
contention in case filed by the Bank in Debt
file an appeal at the Supreme Court against the
Recovery Tribunal Kolkata. The matter is
order of Calcutta High Court. The order of
under hearing.
Special Leave Petition was given against theCompany by setting aside the High CourtDivision Bench order. The Company had fileMiscellaneous Application. The saidMiscellaneous application has been heard andApex Court had passed an order in favour ofthe Company for allowing the Civil Courtto proceed the Suit on Merit in the Hon'bleCalcutta High Court.
Meanwhile the Company also filed a caseagainst the bank against non-performance ofSpecific performance of contract at singlebench of Hon’ble Calcutta High Court.
The Single Bench of Hon’ble High Courtpassed an order against the Company.However, the Company filed an appealagainst the said order in the Double Bench ofHon’ble Calcutta High Court. The saidDouble Bench heard our grounds of appealand passed order in our favour.
The Bank filed a Special Leave Petitionagainst the said order of the Double Bench ofHon’ble Calcutta High Court in Hon’bleSupreme Court. Special Leave Petition orderwas passed against the Company by settingaside the Double Bench of Hon’ble CalcuttaHigh Court order. Company had preferred tofile Miscellaneous Application withprovisional application no. 13482 of 2023awaiting for listing after summer vacation.
The said Miscellaneous application has beenheard and Apex Court had passed an order infavour of the Company for allowing the CivilCourt to proceed the Suit on Merit in the HighCourt, Kolkata and the matter is pendingbefore Honourable Court.
Non Availability of balance confirmationfrom some of the suppliers and loans &Advances.
These are the parties of the small amount andthe Company will obtain the same in future.
Qualified Opinion
1
Notes to the standalone financial results, regardNon provision of interest of Rs. 671.98 Lacs on Naccounts for the year under consideration The examounts of the said non provisions of interest aredetermined and accounted for by the Company <to that extent Bankers loan liabilities are under staand profit is overstated to the extent of nprovisions of interest.
The interest provision on NPA bank accountslias not been accounted for due to legaldi spute between the company and the lenderas Division Bench of Hon’ble Calcutta HighCourt issued order in favour of the company.Being aggrieved against the said order thelender filed a Special Leave Petition againstthe said order of the Division Bench ofHon’ble Calcutta High Court in Hon’bleSupreme Court. Special Leave Petition orderwas passed against the Company by settingaside the Division Bench of Hon’ble CalcuttaHigh Court order. Company had filedMiscellaneous Application.
The said Miscellaneous application has beenheard and Apex Court had passed an order infavour of the Company for allowing the CivilCourt to proceed the Suit on Merit in theHon’ble Calcutta High Court and towardssame the Setup of COMMISSION wasallowed for Cross Examination of Plaintiffand defendant, which is in process as perorder of Hon’ble Calcutta High Court,
2
Notes to the standalone financial statementsregarding taking physical and/ or symbolicalpossession and initiating auction process onvarious assets by lenders; however, thecompany has received stay order against theseproceedings and matter is sub-judicial till date.The management has not performed anyimpairment assessment for these assets.Accordingly, we are unable to ascertain theappropriateness of the carrying value of these
In reply to para 2 of qualified opinion raised bythe Statutory Auditors of the Company in theirIndependent Auditors’ Report it is stated thatThe qualified opinion raised by the StatutoryAuditors of the Company in their IndependentAuditors’ Report it is stated that the attachmentof properties by the lenders is a legal processand the Company is taking all legal steps toprotect the property. Further the Company istaking all steps to make the settlement of the
assets and consequential impact if any on theaccompanying standalone financial statements.Our audit opinion on the standalone financialstatements for the year ended 31st March,2025 was also qualified in respect of thismatter.
matter and the Company is actively undertakingthe settlement matter with the lenders. Furtherthe Company is also making all its efforts torepay the debt and to release the property.
Due to uncertain consequence in this matter,we are unable to identify impact if any onstandalone financial statement, our auditopinion is qualified.
The qualified opinion raised by the StatutoryAuditors of the Company in their IndependentAuditors’ Report it is stated that due touncertain consequence in this matter they areunable to identify impact if any on standalonefinancial statement, as the matter is sub-judicethe company is also unable to quantified theimpact.
Internal Financial Control
The Company did not have internal controlsystem for loans and guarantees with regardto identification and assessment of creditworthiness. Further the internal controlsystem regarding measures adopted forrecovery is not adequate. These couldpotentially result in material misstatements inCompany's net worth and loans balances
Internal Control System is being strengthen.The Guarantees which are outstanding aregiven for the loans availed by the FairdealSupplies Limited.
Further Necessary measures are being takenby the Company to assess the Creditworthiness.
FRAUD AND FRAUD REPORTING:
During the year under review no fraud has occurred in the Company.
No fraud has been reported by the auditor pursuant to the Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The details in respect of the conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings andoutgo are more detailed in the Annexure I to the Directors Report.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the year under report were on an arm’s length basis andin the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by theCompany during the year. Related Party Transactions Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.frontlinecorporation.org. The details of transactions with the related party is provided in . No advance is / waspaid for entering into related party transactions.
The prices paid to the related party transactions are based on the ruling market rate at the relevant point of time.Since there are no material related party transactions the requisite details in form AOC - 2 is not applicable.
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 and 134 and other applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and ofRule 12 (1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the extract of the annual return in formMGT 9 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025 is provided on the website of the Company i.e.www. frontlinecorporati on.org
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act, the Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025given by M/s. Jalan Alkesh & Associates, Practising Company Secretary is annexed as Annexure II to thisReport.
The Qualifications made by the Secretarial Auditor and its reply is as under:
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Sr. No.
Brief description of the charges or satisfaction
Amount
Charge
of
Period by which such chargehad to be registered
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd, 4th Floor, Dr. G M BhosaleMarg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018
8,00,000/-
03/03/2023
Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited 27BKC, C 27, G Block,Bandra KurlaComplex, Bandra ( East ),Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400051
12,15,000/-
30/11/2022
The details of non-satisfaction of charges is as under:
Amount ofCharge
Period by whichsuch charge had tobe registered
GE Capital Transportation Financial Services Limited, 04, Link Road,Jungpura Extn. New Delhi - 110 014
1,89,70,000/-
27/04/2005
47,00,000/-
18/07/2005
3
1,15,00,000/-
25/09/2006
4
5
The Jammu & Kashmir Bank. Kolkata Main Branch , Mukherjee Road ,Kolkata
2,50,00,000/-
10/02/2010
6
9,30,000/-
13/01/2018
7
UCO Bank, Industrial Finance Branch,3, Nataji Subhas Road,Kolkata, WestBengal, India, 700001
8,00,00,000/-
13/07/2006
8
UCO Bank, Flagship Corporate Branch,3, Nataji Subhas Road,Kolkata,West Bengal, India, 700001
285,00,00,000/-
19/03/2008
The reply to the above qualifications is as under:
The Company will exercise more due diligence in respect of compliance of Companies Act, 2013.Further with respect to the satisfaction of charges it is hereby stated that GE CapitalTransportation Financial Services Limited charge holder is not ascertainable inspite of reasonableefforts by the Company.
The requisite details as required by Section 134(3) (e), Section 178(3) & (4) and SEBI ( Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements ) Regulations, 2015 is attached herewith and forms part of the Directors Report. Thedetails of the remuneration policy of the Company as required in terms of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 is provided in Annexure III to the Report.
The details in respect of Disclosure under Section 197(12) and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure IV of the Report.
Pursuant to SEBI ( Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements ) Regulations, 2015 ManagementDiscussion & Analysis, Corporate Governance Report and Certificate regarding compliance to conditions ofcorporate governance are made part of this Annual Report. The Management Discussion and Analysis which isattached herewith and forms part of the report and which is attached as Annexure V and the CorporateGovernance Report which is attached herewith and forms part of the report and which is attached as AnnexureVI.
The details of the investments and loans including security deposit, if any are mentioned in notes to the BalanceSheet. The loans are provided for business purpose. Members are requested to refer the same..
The Company has provided its Security and also provided its Corporate Guarantee for the loan availed by M/s.Fairdeal Supplies Limited for Rs. 318 Crores. Fairdeal Supplies Limited has made full repayment of dues ofUCO Bank and consequently the Security and Corporate Guarantee given by the Company stands extinguished,subject to the fulfillment of requisite formalities.
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading)Regulations, 2015 a new Code of Conduct was adopted by the Company with effect from 1st April, 2020. TheCompany has also adopted a policy and procedure for enquiry in case of leak of sensitive and unpublished priceinformation. The Company has instituted a comprehensive code of conduct in compliance with the SEBIregulations on prevention of insider trading. The code lays down guidelines, which advise on procedures to befollowed and disclosures to be made, while dealing in shares of the Company and cautions on the consequencesof non-compliances. The Code is also available on the website of the Company i.e.www. frontlinecorporati on.org
The Company has a structured risk management policy. The Risk management process is designed to safeguardthe organisation from various risks through adequate and timely actions. It is designed to anticipate, evaluate andmitigate risks in order to minimize its impact on the business. The potential risks are inventoried and integratedwith the management process such that they receive the necessary consideration during decision making. It isdealt with in greater details in the management discussion and analysis section. The Risk Management Policy isalso available on the Company's website at www.frontlinecorporation.org
The following Directors are independent in terms of Section 149(6) of the Act and SEBI ( Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements ) Regulations, 2015 :
(A) Mr. Dipen Ashit Dalal
(B) Mrs. Ummay Amen Mashraqi
(C) Mrs. Aarefa Kutub Kapasi ( upto 22nd March, 2025 )
(D) Mrs. Dipika Pradeep Soni
The Company has received requisite declarations/ confirmations from all the above Directors confirming theirindependence.
During the year the Board of Directors met 8 (Eight) times. The dates of the Board meetings are as under:
Date of
Board
Meeting
No. of Directorsentitled to attendthe meeting
No. of Directorsattending themeeting
Name of the Director attendingthe meeting
01/04/2024
1. Mr. Dipen Dalal
2. Mrs. Aarefa Kutub Kapasi
3. Mrs. Dipika Pradeep Soni
30/05/2024
1. Mr. Ram Prasad Agarwal
2. Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal
3. Mr. Saurabh Jhunjhunwala
4. Mr. Virendra Sharma
5. Mrs. Aarefa Kutub Kapasi
6. Mrs. Dipika Pradeep Soni
7. Mr. Dipen Ashit Dalal
14/08/2024
1. Mr. Pawankumar Agrawal
2. Mr. Narayan Prasad Agarwal
3. Mr. Ram Prasad Agrawal
4. Mrs. Ummay Amen Mashraqi
5. Mr. Dipen Ashit Dalal
6. Mrs. Aarefa Kutub Kapasi
7. Mrs. Dipika Pradeep Soni
14/11/2024
2. Mr. Ram Prasad Agrawal
3. Mrs. Ummay Amen Mashraqi
4. Mr. Dipen Ashit Dalal
20/01/2025
23/01/2025
14/02/2025
1. Mr. Ram Prasad Agrawal
2. Mrs. Ummay Amen Mashraqi
3. Mr. Dipen Ashit Dalal
4. Mrs. Aarefa Kutub Kapasi
5. Mrs. Dipika Pradeep Soni
27/02/2025
1. Mr. Pawan Kumar Agrawal
For Committee Meetings please refer the Corporate Governance Report.
The Company is not covered under the criteria of the provision of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, and therefore it is not mandatory forthe Company to have the Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Company has in place an Anti-harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint Committee are setup at shop floor level to redress complaints received regularly and are monitored by women line supervisors whodirectly report to the Chairman. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered underthe policy. There was no compliant received from any employee during the financial year 2024-25 and hence nocomplaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2025 for Redressal.
The Company has constituted an internal complaint committee pursuant to Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company has complied with the mandatory Secretarial Standards issued pursuant to Section 110 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
In compliance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI ( Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements )Regulations, 2015 the performance evaluation was carried out as under:
In accordance with the criteria suggested by The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board ofDirectors evaluated the performance of the Board, having regard to various criteria such as Board composition,Board processes, Board dynamics etc. The Independent Directors, at their separate meetings, also evaluated theperformance of the Board as a whole based on various criteria. The Board and the Independent Directors were ofthe unanimous view that performance of the Board of Directors as a whole was satisfactory.
The performance of the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the StakeholdersRelationship Committee was evaluated by the Board having regard to various criteria such as committeecomposition, committee, processes, committee dynamics etc. The Board was of the unanimous view that all thecommittees were performing their functions satisfactorily and according to the mandate prescribed by the Boardunder the regulatory requirements including the provisions of the Act, the Rules framed thereunder and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements ) Regulations, 2015.
(a) Independent Directors: In accordance with the criteria suggested by The Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the performance of each independent director was evaluated by the entire Board of Directors
(excluding the director being evaluated) on various parameters like engagement, leadership, analysis, decisionmaking, communication, governance and interest of stakeholders. The Board was of the unanimous view thateach independent director was a reputed professional and brought his/her rich experience to the deliberations ofthe Board. The Board also appreciated the contribution made by all the independent directors in guiding themanagement in achieving higher growth and concluded that continuance of each independent director on theBoard will be in the interest of the Company.
(b) Non-Independent Directors: The performance of each of the non-independent directors (including the chairperson) was evaluated by the Independent Directors at their separate meeting. Further, their performance wasalso evaluated by the Board of Directors. The various criteria considered for the purpose of evaluation includedleadership, engagement, transparency, analysis, decision making, functional knowledge, governance and interestof stakeholders. The Independent Directors and the Board were of the unanimous view that each of the non¬independent directors was providing good business and people leadership
There are no material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Companysubsequent to the date of the Balance sheet and up to the date of the report.
The various Policies required to be adopted by the Company pursuant to provision of the Companies Act, 2013and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements ) 2015 are placed upon the website of the Companyi.e. www.frontlinecorporation.org
A Certificate obtained from Practicing Company Secretary that none of the Directors of the Company aredisqualified is attached herewith as Annexure VII of the Report.
No Application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016)during the year.
Not Applicable.
a) No issue of Equity Shares or Securities with Differential Voting Rights.
b) No issue of Equity Shares or Securities with Employees Stock Option Scheme.
c) No Voluntary revision of financial statements or Board Report was made during the year.
d) No amount or Shares were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund.
Your Directors acknowledge the continued support and cooperation received from the Central Government,Shareholders, Banks and other Lenders, suppliers and Dealers.
The Board also wishes to record its sincere appreciation of the total commitment, dedication and hard work, putin by every member of Frontline Group.
By order of the Board of Directors ofFrontline Corporation Limited
Sd/-
Place: Ahmedabad Ram Prasad Agarwal
Date: 2nd August, 2025 Chairman
DIN:00060359