The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 43rd Annual Report together with the Audited FinancialStatements for the year ended 31st March 2025 including annexures thereto and Report of Auditor'sthereon.
The Company's Financial during the period ended 31st March 2025 has been as under:
Particulars
(
2024-25
Rs. in lakhs)2023-24
Revenue from operations
1030.28
--
Other income
34.12
33.47
Total Income
1064.40
Employee benefit expenses
3.13
Purchase of Traded Goods
1051.94
Changes in inventories of finished goods, by-products and work in progress
(65.33)
Other Expenditure
54.49
7.88
Total Expenses
1041.10
11.01
Profit/(Loss) - Before Tax & Exceptional Items
23.30
22.50
Current Tax
3.59
6.00
Deferred Tax
1.11
0.36
Profit/(Loss) - After Tax
18.60
16.10
Other comprehensive Income (Net Tax)
Total Comprehensive Income
During the year under review, the Company has recorded a Total Income of Rs. 1064.40 Lakhs andProfit of Rs. 18.60 Lakhs as against the Total Income of Rs. 33.47 Lakhs and Profit of Rs. 16.10 Lakhsin the previous financial year ending 31.03.2024.
The information on the Company's affairs and related aspects is provided under ManagementDiscussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared, inter-alia, in compliance with Regulation34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and forms part ofthis Report.
• During the year under review, the Company has changed its name in the Financial Year from PHTrading Limited to Vega Jewellers Limited w.e.f., 24.01.2025.
• Further, the Company also altered its Memorandum of Association and added Jewellery to its existingObjects. w.e.f 28.09.2024
• Further, the Company also changed its Registered Office from State of Kolkata to State ofMaharashtra w.e.f 08.01.2025.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (j) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has notproposed to transfer any amount to general reserves account of the Company during the year underreview.
The closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of the Company as at March, 31st 2025is Rs. 231.44 Lakhs.
Directors have not recommended any dividend for the financial year 2024-2025.
The Dividend Distribution Policy is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2024-2025.
During the period under review the Company has amended its Memorandum of Association to addjewellery business to its existing objects which was approved by members by passing Specialresolution in the previous Annual General Meeting held on 28.09.2024.
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany which have occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of the report.
There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under review.
During the year under review, the Company's authorized share capital stands at Rs. 50,00,000 /-divided into 5,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each and the paid-up share capital stands at Rs.48,00,000/- divided into 4,80,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
As on date of this report, the Company has 6 Directors, out of which two are Independent, includingone Women director, and two are Executive and two are Non-Executive & Non-IndependentDirectors.
S.
No
Name of Directors/KMP’s
Designation
Date of Appointment
1.
Ms. Vimala Pudigala
Chief Financial Officer
30th May 2024
Resignation of Directors/KMP’s during the year:
Date of Resignation
Ms. Kishore Abburi
29th April 2024
2.
Mr. Ajay Suresh Yadav
Independent Director
17th May 2024
3.
Mr. Bhavesh Prabhudas Vora
Name of Directors
Naveen Kumar Vanama
Managing Director
Vimala Pudigala
B. Kiran Kumar
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Detailed in Explanatory Statement for Items Nos 2 and 3.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Companyconfirming that they meet with both the criteria of independence as prescribed under sub-section (6)of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Reg.16(1)(b) read with Reg. 25 of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.
In compliance with Rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, allthe PIDs of the Company have registered themselves with the India Institute of Corporate Affairs(IICA), Manesar and have included their names in the databank of Independent Directors within thestatutory timeline.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV of the Actand the Company's Code of Conduct. In terms of Reg. 25(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, the Independent Directors have confirmed that theyare not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, thatcould impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgementand without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactionswith the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred bythem for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee(s).
The Board of Directors duly met Ten (10) times on 29.04.2024, 30.05.2024, 07.08.2024, 05.09.2024,09.11.2024, 15.11.2024, 13.12.2024, 26.12.2024, 03.01.2025 and 24.01.2025 and in respect ofwhich meetings, proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signedin the Minutes Book maintained for the purpose.
Name
No ofMeetingsheld
No. ofBoardmeetingsentitled toattend
No ofMeetingsattended
Mr. Naveen KumarVanama
10
Mr. Sudhakar Vanama
Executive Director
Mr. Rama Mohana RaoBandlamudi
Non-Executive & Non¬Independent Director(NED)
Mr. ChandrakanthChereddi
Mr. Murali Krishna Lan ka
Mrs. Srisailapu SuryaVarnika
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, boardcommittees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI ListingRegulations.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from all the directorson the basis of criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of boardprocesses, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from thecommittee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness ofcommittee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities andExchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors which was conducted on 12.02.2025 evaluated theperformance of non-independent directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company,taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors.
The Board reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as thecontribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on theissues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire board, excluding theindependent director being evaluated.
14. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OFREMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OFTHE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:
A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act, readwith Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is appended as Annexure I (a) to this Report.
A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and thename of every employee is annexed to this Annual report as Annexure I (b).
During the year, NONE of the employees (excluding Executive Directors) is drawing a remunerationof Rs.1,02,00,000/- and above per annum or Rs.8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month, thelimits specified under the Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3)of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Under section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment &Remuneration) Rules, 2014 read with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 no remuneration ispaid to any of the directors of the Company for the Financial Year ended 2024-2025.
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of theirknowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followedalong with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the companyfor that period;
(c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company andfor preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Your Company has well established procedures for internal control across its various locations,commensurate with its size and operations. The organization is adequately staffed with qualified andexperienced personnel for implementing and monitoring the internal control environment.
The internal audit function is adequately resourced commensurate with the operations of theCompany and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Secretarial Auditorshave not reported any matter under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore, no detailis required to be disclosed under Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, the Company did not have any subsidiaries, associates and jointventures.
There have been no companies which have become or ceased to be the subsidiaries, joint venturesor associate companies during the year.
The Company has not accepted any public deposits during the Financial Year ended March 31,2025,and as such, no amount of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date ofthe balance sheet.
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended March 31,2025,there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated 22nd January 2019 amendingthe Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to file with theRegistrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 for outstanding receipt of money/loanby the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
The Company has complied with this requirement within the prescribed timelines.
The Company has given a loan of Rs. 0.87 Lakhs to Vega Jewellers and taken 36.49 lakhs from Mr.Naveen Kumar Vanama (Managing Director) of the Company during the year under review.
Your Company follows a comprehensive system of Risk Management. Your Company has adopted aprocedure for assessment and minimization of probable risks. It ensures that all the risks are timelydefined and mitigated in accordance with the well-structured risk management process. The Board isof the opinion that there is no threat to the existence of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act 2013, Investor Education andProtection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”) readwith the relevant circulars and amendments thereto, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid orunclaimed for a period of seven years from the due date is required to be transferred to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund (“IEPF”), constituted by the Central Government
During the Year, no amount of dividend was unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years andtherefore no amount is required to be transferred to Investor Education and Provident Fund under theSection 125(1) and Section 125(2) of the Act.
The Company has designated Mr. Naveen Kumar Vanama, Managing Director as a Nodal Officer forthe purpose of IEPF.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm's lengthbasis and were in the ordinary course of business. During the financial year 2024-25, there were nomaterially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors,Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with theinterest of the Company at large.
In line with the provisions of Section 177 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of the Boardand its Powers) Rules, 2014, omnibus approval for the estimated value of transactions with therelated parties for the financial year is obtained from the Audit Committee. The transactions with therelated parties are routine and repetitive in nature.
The summary statement of transactions entered into with the related parties pursuant to the omnibusapproval so granted are reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directorson a quarterly basis. The summary statements are supported by an independent audit reportcertifying that the transactions are at an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business
The Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure-2 to this report.
The required information as per Sec.134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act 2013 is provided hereunder:
A. Conservation of Energy: Your Company's operations are not energy intensive. Adequate measureshave been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using energy-efficient computers andpurchase of energy-efficient equipment.
B. Technology Absorption: All the Factors mentioned in Rule 8 (3)(b) Technology absorption are notapplicable to the Company.
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NILForeign Exchange Outgo: NIL
Terms of reference of Audit committee covers all the matters prescribed under Regulation 18 of theListing Regulations and Section 177 of the Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee encompasses the requirements of Section 177 ofCompanies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 read withSchedule II thereof, inter alia, includes:
i. oversight of the listed entity's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial informationto ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
ii. recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the listedentity;
iii. approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutory auditors;
iv. reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's report thereon beforesubmission to the board for approval, with particular reference to:
a. matters required to be included in the director's responsibility statement to be included in the board'sreport in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013;
b. changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
c. major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management;
d. significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings;
e. compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements;
f. disclosure of any related party transactions;
g. modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report;
v. reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to the boardfor approval;
vi. reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raised through an issue(public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes otherthan those stated in the offer document / prospectus / notice and the report submitted by themonitoring agency monitoring the utilisation of proceeds of a 380[public issue or rights issue orpreferential issue or qualified institutions placement], and making appropriate recommendations tothe board to take up steps in this matter;
vii. reviewing and monitoring the auditor's independence and performance, and effectiveness of auditprocess;
viii. approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the listed entity with related parties;
ix. scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
x. valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity, wherever it is necessary;
xi. evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
xii. reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors, adequacy of theinternal control systems;
xiii. reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the internal auditdepartment, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverageand frequency of internal audit;
xiv. discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on;
xv. reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters where thereis suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature andreporting the matter to the board;
xvi. discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and scope of auditas well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
xvii. to look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors, debenture holders,shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors;
xviii. to review the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
xix. approval of appointment of chief financial officer after assessing the qualifications, experience andbackground, etc. of the candidate;
xx. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the audit committee.
xxi. reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/investment by the holding company in thesubsidiary exceeding rupees 100 crore or 10% of the asset size of the subsidiary, whichever is lowerincluding existing loans / advances / investments existing as on the date of coming into force of thisprovision.
xxii. consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involving merger,demerger, amalgamation etc., on the listed entity and its shareholders.
xxiii. Carrying out any other function as may be referred to the Committee by the Board.
xxiv. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013and matters specified in Part C of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations.
i. management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations;
ii. management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the statutory auditors;
iii. internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses; and
iv. the appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the chief internal auditor shall be subject toreview by the audit committee.
v. statement of deviations:
vi. quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, if applicable, submitted tostock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1).
vii. annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offerdocument/prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7).
There were Seven (7) Audit Committee Meetings held during the year on 30.05.2024, 07.08.2024,05.09.2024, 09.11.2024, 15.11.2024, 03.01.2025 and 24.01.2025.
Designation andCategory
Mr. Murali Krishna Lanka #
Chairman NED (I)
7
Mrs. Srisailapu Surya Varnika #
Member NED (I)
Mr. Naveen Kumar Vanama #
Member (ED)
NED (I): Non-Executive Independent DirectorED: Executive Director
(Nomination and Remuneration Committee constituted in terms of Section 178 of Companies Act,2013 read with Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015)
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration committee constituted in terms ofSection 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015are as under:
i. formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of adirector and recommend to the board of directors a policy relating to, the remuneration of thedirectors, key managerial personnel and other employees;
ii. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination and Remuneration Committeeshall evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and on the basis of suchevaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities required of an independent director. Theperson recommended to the Board for appointment as an independent director shall have thecapabilities identified in such description. For the purpose of identifying suitable candidates, theCommittee 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.
iii. formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of independent directors and the board ofdirectors;
iv. devising a policy on diversity of board of directors;
v. identifying persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed in seniormanagement in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the board of directors theirappointment and removal.
vi. whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, on the basis of thereport of performance evaluation of independent directors.
vii. Recommend to the board, all remuneration, in whatever form, payable to senior management.
During the financial year 2024-25, 2 (Two) meetings of the Nomination & Remuneration Committeewere held on 30.05.2024 and 03.01.2025.
Mr. Murali Krishna Lanka
2
Mrs. Srisailapu Surya Varnika
Mr. Chandrakanth Chereddi
Member (NED)
NED (I): Non-Executive Independent DirectorNED : Non-Executive Director
The performance evaluation criteria for Independent Directors are already mentioned under thehead “Board Evaluation” above.
POLICY FOR SELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND DETERMINING DIRECTORS' INDEPENDENCE:
This policy sets out the guiding principles for the Nomination & Remuneration Committee foridentifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and to determine the independence ofDirectors, in case of their appointment as independent Directors of the Company.
2.1 “Director” means a director appointed to the Board of a Company.
2.2 “Nomination and Remuneration Committee means the committee constituted in accordance withthe provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
2.3 “Independent Director” means a Director referred to in sub-Section (6) of Section 149 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
Qualifications and criteria
3.1.1 The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the Board, shall review on annual basis,appropriate skills, knowledge and experience required of the Board as a whole and its individualmembers. The objective is to have a board with diverse background and experience that arerelevant for the Company's operations.
3.1.2 In evaluating the suitability of individual Board member the NR Committee may take into accountfactors, such as:
• General understanding of the Company's business dynamics, global business and socialperspective;
• Educational and professional background
• Standing in the profession;
• Personal and professional ethics, integrity and values;
• Willingness to devote sufficient time and energy in carrying out their duties and responsibilitieseffectively.
3.1.3 The proposed appointee shall also fulfil the following requirements:
• shall possess a Director Identification Number;
• shall not be disqualified under the companies Act, 2013;
• shall Endeavour to attend all Board Meeting and Wherever he is appointed as a CommitteeMember, the Committee Meeting;
• shall abide by the code of Conduct established by the Company for Directors and seniorManagement personnel;
• shall disclose his concern or interest in any Company or companies or bodies corporate, firms, orother association of individuals including his shareholding at the first meeting of the Board in everyfinancial year and thereafter whenever there is a change in the disclosures already made;
• Such other requirements as any prescribed, from time to time, under the Companies Act, 2013,Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 andother relevant laws.
3.1.4 The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall evaluate each individual with the objective ofhaving a group that best enables the success of the Company's business.
3.2.1 The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall assess the independence of Directors at time ofappointment/ re-appointment and the Board shall assess the same annually. The Board shall re¬assess determinations of independence when any new interest or relationships are disclosed by aDirector.
3.2.2 The criteria of independence shall be in accordance with the guidelines as laid down in CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
An independent Director in relation to a Company, means a director other than a managingDirector or a whole-time Director or a nominee Director
i. who, in the opinion of the board of directors, is a person of integrity and possesses relevantexpertise and experience;
ii. who is or was not a promoter of the listed entity or its holding, subsidiary or associate company [ormember of the promoter group of the listed entity];
iii. who is not related to promoters or directors in the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associatecompany;
iv. who, apart from receiving director's remuneration, has or had no material pecuniary relationshipwith the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company, or their promoters, or directors,during the [three] immediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year;
a. is holding securities of or interest in the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate companyduring the three immediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year of facevalue in excess of fifty lakh rupees or two percent of the paid-up capital of the listed entity, itsholding, subsidiary or associate company, respectively, or such higher sum as may be specified;
b. is indebted to the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company or their promoters ordirectors, in excess of such amount as may be specified during the three immediately precedingfinancial years or during the current financial year;
c. has given a guarantee or provided any security in connection with the indebtedness of any thirdperson to the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary or associate company or their promoters ordirectors, for such amount as may be specified during the three immediately preceding financialyears or during the current financial year; or
d. has any other pecuniary transaction or relationship with the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary orassociate company amounting to two percent or more of its gross turnover or total income:Provided that the pecuniary relationship or transaction with the listed entity, its holding, subsidiaryor associate company or their promoters, or directors in relation to points (A) to (D) above shall notexceed two percent of its gross turnover or total income or fifty lakh rupees or such higher amountas may be specified from time to time, whichever is lower.]
a. holds or has held the position of a key managerial personnel or is or has been an employee of thelisted entity or its holding, subsidiary or associate company [or any company belonging to thepromoter group of the listed entity,] in any of the three financial years immediately preceding thefinancial year in which he is proposed to be appointed:
[Provided that in case of a relative, who is an employee other than key managerial personnel, therestriction under this clause shall not apply for his / her employment.]
b. is or has been an employee or proprietor or a partner, in any of the three financial yearsimmediately preceding the financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed, of—
(i) a firm of auditors or company secretaries in practice or cost auditors of the listed entity or itsholding, subsidiary or associate company; or
(ii) any legal or a consulting firm that has or had any transaction with the listed entity, its holding,subsidiary or associate company amounting to ten per cent or more of the gross turnover of suchfirm;
c. holds together with his relatives two per cent or more of the total voting power of the listed entity; or
d. is a chief executive or director, by whatever name called, of any non-profit organisation thatreceives twenty-five per cent or more of its receipts or corpus from the listed entity, any of itspromoters, directors or its holding, subsidiary or associate company or that holds two per cent ormore of the total voting power of the listed entity;
e. is a material supplier, service provider or customer or a lessor or lessee of the listed entity;
vii. who is not less than 21 years of age.
viii. who is not a non-independent director of another company on the board of which any non¬independent director of the listed entity is an independent director:
3.2.3 The independent Director shall abide by the “code for independent Directors “as specified inSchedule IV to the companies Act, 2013.
3.3.1 The Board members are expected to have adequate time and expertise and experience tocontribute to effective Board performance Accordingly, members should voluntarily limit theirDirectorships in other listed public limited companies in such a way that it does not interfere withtheir role as Director of the Company. The NR Committee shall take into account the nature of, andthe time involved in a director service on other Boards, in evaluating the suitability of the individualDirector and making its recommendations to the Board.
3.3.2 A Director shall not serve as Director in more than 20 companies of which not more than 10 shall bepublic limited companies.
3.3.3 A Director shall not serve as an independent Director in more than 7 listed companies and not morethan 3 listed companies in case he is serving as a whole-time Director in any listed Company.
3.3.4 A Director shall not be a member in more than 10 committee or act as chairman of more than 5committee across all companies in which he holds Directorships.
For the purpose of considering the limit of the committee, Audit committee and stakeholder'srelationship committee of all public limited companies, whether listed or not, shall be included andall other companies including private limited companies, foreign companies and companies underSection 8 of the companies Act, 2013 shall be excluded.
Remuneration policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees:
The objectives of the remuneration policy are to motivate Directors to excel in their performance,recognize their contribution and retain talent in the organization and reward merit.
The remuneration levels are governed by industry pattern, qualifications and experience of theDirectors, responsibilities shouldered and individual performance.
0.1 This policy sets out the guiding principles for the Nomination and Remuneration committee forrecommending to the Board the remuneration of the Directors, key managerial personnel andother employees of the Company.
In this policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
2.1 “Director” means a Director appointed to the Board of the Company.
2.2 “key managerial personnel” means
(i) The Chief Executive Officer or the managing Director or the manager;
(ii) The Company Secretary;
(iii) The Whole-time Director;
(iv) The Chief Financial Officer; and
(v) Such other office as may be prescribed under the companies Act, 2013
2.3 “Nomination and Remuneration committee” means the committee constituted by Board inaccordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the companies Act, 2013, clause 49 of the EquityListing Agreement and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
3.1 Remuneration to Executive Director and Key managerial personnel
3.1.1 The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration (NR)
3.1.2 The Board on the recommendation of the NR committee shall also review and approve theremuneration payable to the key managerial personnel of the Company.
3.1.3 The remuneration structure to the Executive Director and key managerial personnel shall includethe following components:
(i) Basic pay
(ii) Perquisites and Allowances
(iii) Stock Options
(iv) Commission (Applicable in case of Executive Directors)
(v) Retrial benefits
(vi) Annual performance Bonus
3.1.4 The Annual plan and Objectives for Executive committee shall be reviewed by the NR committee
and Annual performance bonus will be approved by the committee based on the achievementagainst the Annual plan and Objectives.
3.2.1 The Board, on the recommendation of the NR Committee, shall review and approve theremuneration payable to the Non - Executive Directors of the Company within the overall limitsapproved by the shareholders as per the provisions of the Companies Act.
3.2.2 Non - Executive Directors shall be entitled to sitting fees attending the meetings of the Board andthe Committees thereof. The Non- Executive Directors shall also be entitled to profit relatedcommission in addition to the sitting fees.
3.3. Remuneration to other employees
1.3.1. Employees shall be assigned grades according to their qualifications and work experience,competencies as well as their roles and responsibilities in the organization. Individualremuneration shall be determined within the appropriate grade and shall be based on variousfactors such as job profile skill sets, seniority, experience and prevailing remuneration levels forequivalent jobs.
Evaluation of all Board members is performed on an annual basis. The evaluation is performed bythe Board and Independent Directors with specific focus on the performance and effectivefunctioning of the Board and Individual Directors.
In line with Securities and Exchange Board of India Circular No. SEBI/ HO/ CFD/ CMD/ CIR/ P/2017/ 004, dated January 5, 2017 and the Companies Amendment Act, 2017 the Companyadopted the recommended criteria by Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Directors were given six Forms for evaluation of the following:
(i) Evaluation of Board;
(ii) Evaluation of Committees of the Board;
(iii) Evaluation of Independent Directors;
(iv) Evaluation of Chairperson; and
(v) Evaluation of Managing Director and Whole-time Director
The Directors were requested to give following ratings for each criteria:
1. Could do more to meet expectations;
2. Meets expectations; and
3. Exceeds expectations.
The Directors have sent the duly filled forms to the Board. Based on the evaluation done by the Directors,
the report on Evaluation was submitted to the Board. And based on the report, the Board of Directors has
informed that the performance of Directors is satisfactory.
5.1 The Board members are expected to have adequate time and expertise and experience tocontribute to effective Board performance. Accordingly, members should voluntarily limit theirdirectorships in other listed public limited companies in such a way that it does not interfere withtheir role as director of the company. The NR Committee shall take into account the nature of andthe time involved in a director's service on other Boards, in evaluating the suitability of theindividual Director and making its recommendations to the Board.
5.2 Director shall not serve as director in more than 20 companies of which not more than 10 shall bepublic limited companies.
5.3 Director shall not serve as an independent Director in more than 7 listed companies and not morethan 3 listed companies in case he is serving as a whole-time Director in any listed company.
5.4 Director shall not be a member in more than 10 committees or act as chairman of more than 5committees across all companies in which he holds directorships.
For the purpose of considering the limit of the committee, Audit committee and stakeholder'srelationship committee of all public limited companies, whether listed or not, shall be included andall other companies including private limited companies, foreign companies and companies undersection 8 of the companies Act, 2013 shall be excluded.
i. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the Company including complaints related totransfer/transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of declared dividends,issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc;
ii. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders;
iii. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the Company in respect of variousservices being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent;
iv. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the Company for reducing the quantum ofunclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/annual reports/statutorynotices by the shareholders of the company;
v. Such other matter as may be specified by the Board from time to time.
vi. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 178 of the Companies Act,2013 and matters specified in Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations.
The Composition of Stakeholders' Relationship Committee during the year.
Designation and Category
Mr. Rama Mohana Rao Bandlamudi #
Chairman (NED)
Mr. Sudhakar Vanama #
NED: Non-Executive Director
NED (I): Non-Executive Independent Director
ED: Executive Director
NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS
NUMBER
Number of complaints received from the investors comprising non-receipt ofsecurities sent for transfer and transmission, complaints received from SEBI /Registrar of Companies / Bombay Stock Exchange / National Stock Exchange /SCORE and so on.
NIL
Number of complaints resolved.
Number of complaints not resolved to the satisfaction of the investors as onMarch 31, 2025.
Complaints pending as on March 31, 2025.
Number of Share transfers pending for approval, as on March 31, 2025.
Since the Company does not have the net worth of Rs. 500 Crore or more, or turnover of Rs. 1000Crore or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crore or more during the financial year, section 135 of theCompanies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable and hence theCompany need not adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.
The Company has formulated a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy pursuant to Reg. 22 of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 and Section 177(10) of theCompanies Act 2013, enabling stakeholders to report any concern of unethical behaviour, suspectedfraud or violation.
The said policy inter-alia provides safeguard against victimization of the Whistle Blower.Stakeholders including directors and employees have access to the Vice Chairman and ManagingDirector and Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
During the year under review, no stakeholder was denied access to the Chairperson of the AuditCommittee.
The policy is available on the website of the Company at https://vegajewellers.com/
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators /courts that would impact thegoing concern status of the Company and its future operations.
M/s. Sagar & Associates., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.003510S), were appointedas the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 1st Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company
held on December 12, 2024, to hold office till the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting of theCompany to be held in the year 2025.
Accordingly, M/s. Sagar & Associates., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Companyare now being appointed for 5 years from conclusion of this 43rd Annual General Meeting to 48thAnnual General Meeting. In this regard, the Company has received a Certificate from the Auditors tothe effect that their continuation as Statutory Auditors would be in accordance with the provisions ofSection 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The notes of the financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report issued by M/s. Sagar &Associates., Chartered Accountants, for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025 are self¬explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark.
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, based upon the recommendations of the AuditCommittee, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s. Ajay Yadav & Associates, Practicing CompanySecretaries as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the Secretarial Audit for thefinancial year ended March 31,2025.
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. Ajay Yadav & Associates, Company Secretaries for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025. The Report given by the Secretarial Auditor is annexedherewith as Annexure- 3 and forms integral part of this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules,2014; during the year under review the Internal Audit of the functions and activities of the Companywas undertaken by the Internal Auditor of the Company by M/s. Sudheer Chunduru & Co., the InternalAuditors of the Company.
Deviations are reviewed periodically and due compliance ensured. Summary of Significant AuditObservations along with recommendations and its implementations are reviewed by the AuditCommittee and concerns, if any, are reported to Board. There were no adverse remarks orqualification on the accounts of the Company from the Internal Auditor.
The Company has complied with the applicable mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Company has issued a certificate to its Directors, confirming that it has not made any defaultunder Section 164(2) of the Act, as on March 31,2025.
In adherence to the provisions of Section 134(3)(e) and 178(1) & (3) of the Companies Act, 2013, theBoard of Directors upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee approveda policy on Director's appointment and remuneration, including, criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other matters. The said Policy isannexed to this Board Report under Annexure-4 and is also uploaded on the Company's website atwww.vegajewellers.com.
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return is uploaded on website of theCompany www.vegajewellers.com. .
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions ofSection 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
Management discussion and analysis report for the year under review as stipulated under Regulation34 (e) read with schedule V, Part B of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements),Regulations 2015 with the stock exchange in India is annexed herewith as Annexure- 5 to this report.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmedthat they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonablyanticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objectiveindependent judgement and without any external influence.
The Company familiarises its Independent Directors on their appointment as such on the Board withthe Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which theCompany operates, etc. through familiarisation programme. The Company also conducts orientationprogramme upon induction of new Directors, as well as other initiatives to update the Directors on acontinuing basis. The familiarisation programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on theCompany's website www.vegajewellers.com .
The properties and assets of your Company are adequately insured.
Since the paid-up capital of the Company is less than Rs. 10 Crores and Net worth of the Company isless than Rs. 25 Crores, the provisions relating to Corporate Governance are Not Applicable.
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship or transactionswith the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect the independence of the Directors.
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirements ofthe SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 and the applicable Securities laws. TheInsider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, anddisclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences ofviolation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals byemployees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for fairdisclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insidertrading, is available on our website ( www.vegajewellers.com ).
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy onPrevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace.
This is in line with provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act') and the Rules made thereunder. With theobjective of providing a safe working environment, all employees (permanent, contractual,temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The policy is available on the website atwww.vegajewellers.com
As per the requirement of the POSH Act and Rules made thereunder, the Company has constitutedan Internal Committee at all its locations known as the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)Committees, to inquire and redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. During theyear under review, there were no Complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
All employees are covered under this policy. During the year 2024-25, there were no complaintsreceived by the Committee.
SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandate that the transfer,except transmission and transposition, of securities shall be carried out in dematerialized form onlywith effect from 1st April 2019. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository systemas well as to avoid frauds, members holding shares in physical mode are advised to avail of the facilityof dematerialization from either of the depositories. The Company has, directly as well as through itsRTA, sent intimation to shareholders who are holding shares in physical form, advising them to getthe shares dematerialized.
During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement or valuation done while takingLoan from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by the Company which were failed tobe implemented.
The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and hence Industry based disclosures arenot required
The Company has complied with the required provisions relating to statutory compliance with regardto the affairs of the Company in all respects.
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandated theformulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the policies are available on our website.www.vegajewellers.com
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items asthere were no transactions on these items during the year under review except:
a) Issue of sweat equity share: NA
b) Issue of shares with differential rights: NA
c) Issue of shares under employee's stock option scheme: NA
d) Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for purchase of its shares: NA
e) Buy back shares: NA
f) Disclosure about revision: NA
g) Preferential Allotment of Shares: During the year under review, the Company has issued 92,16,298Convertible Warrants under preferential Allotment.
h) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting: NA
55. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITHTHEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
There are no applications made or any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and BankruptcyCode, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year and as at end of the Financial year 2024-25.
The Listing Regulations mandate the inclusion of the BRSR as part of the Annual Report for top 1,000listed entities based on market capitalisation. In accordance with the Listing Regulations, ourcompany does not fall under 1,000 listed entities based on market capitalisation.
Pursuant to Regulation 32(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, it is hereby confirmed that the fundsraised of approx 50 Crores by the Company during the year by way of issue of shares underpreferential allotment through QIP were utilized for the objects for which such funds were raised andthere are no deviations or variations in the use of such proceeds from the objects stated in the offerdocument or explanatory statement to the notice for the general meeting/postal ballot, as applicable.
The Financial Statements of the Company for FY 2024-25, are prepared in compliance with theapplicable provisions of the Act and as stipulated under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations aswell as in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (IndianAccounting Standards) Rules, 2015 The Audited Financial Statements together with the AuditorsReport thereon forms part of this Annual Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Financial Statements of the Company, alongwith relevant documents are available on the website of the Company The annual accounts will bemade available to investors seeking information till the date of the ensuing 43rd AGM of the Company.
The Company's Equity shares were listed with M/s. BSE Limited (Stock Exchange).
The Company has paid the Annual Listing Fees to the said Stock Exchange for the F.Y. 2024-25.
During the Financial Year 2024-25 , Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is Not Applicable to the Company.
The Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company have given annual certification onfinancial reporting and internal controls to the Board in terms of Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (ListingObligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 for the FY 2024-25.
They had also given quarterly certification on financial results while placing the quarterly resultsbefore the Board in terms of Regulation 33(2)(a) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation & DisclosureRequirements) Regulation, 2015.
The annual certificate given by the Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company formsintegral part of this report in Annexure 7.
In accordance with Rule 9 (4) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014, it isessential for the Company to designate a responsible individual for ensuring compliance withstatutory obligations.
The Company has appointed Mr. Naveen Kumar Vanama, Managing Director of the Company as aDesignated Person and the same shall be reported in the Annual Return of the Company.
The Company is committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and protection. In thelight of the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, the Company has implemented thecomprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies aligned with industry best practices andthe evolving regulatory framework, excluding provisions under the Information Technology Act 2000.and applicable data protection regulations
• Deployment of end-to-end encryption and multi-layered security protocols for data storage andtransfer
• Regular third party cybersecurity audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training programs on data protection and cybersecurity awareness
• Strict access control mechanisms and implementation of role-based permissions
• Data breach response protocols in accordance with the CERT in guidelines.
The Company continues to invest invest in digital infrastructure to ensure ropust protection ofstakeholder information and business continuity
As per Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013. the Company is not having any subsidiary,associate Company and hence this provision is not applicable for the Company for the fY 2024-25.
The standalone financial statements of the Company. forming part of the Annual Report, have beenprepared and presented in accordance with all the material aspects of the Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS) as notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 read with theCompanies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules 2015 (by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)) andrelevant amendment rules issued thereafter and guidelines issued by the Securities Exchange Boardof India ("SEBI").
The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account for the financialyear ended March 31,2025 which does not have a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility andthe same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the overwhelming co-operation and assistancereceived from the investors, customers, business associates, bankers, vendors, as well as regulatoryand governmental authorities. Your Directors also thanks the employees at all levels, who throughtheir dedication, co-operation, support and smart work have enabled the company to achieve amoderate growth and is determined to poise a rapid and remarkable growth in the year to come.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of business constituents, banks andother financial institutions and shareholders of the Company, SEBI, BSE, NSDL, CDSL, Bankers etc.for their continued support for the growth of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board ofVega Jewellers Limited(Formerly Known as, PH Trading Limited)
Naveen Kumar Vanama Sudhakar VanamaPlace: Hyderabad Managing Director Executive Director
Date: August 14, 2025 (DIN:09243947) (DIN:09702707)