The Board of Directors of your Company takes pleasure in presenting the Twenty Fourth annual Report of the Company togetherwith the audited consolidated & standalone financial statements and the auditor’s Report thereon for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025.
The results of operations for the year under review are given below:
in ' Lakhs, except per equity share data
Consolidated
Standalone
FY 25
FY 24
1. Net Revenue
45,584
48,136
44,700
47,279
2. Other Income
549
131
557
149
3. Total income (1 2)
46,133
48,267
45,257
47,428
Expenditure:
a) Employee Benefit Expenses
14,156
13,968
13,966
13,774
b) Advertisement and Business Promotion Expenses
18,842
18,682
18,861
18,696
c) Other Expenses (Infrastructure / Communication/ AdministrationExpenses)
6,759
8,272
6,696
8,237
4. Total expenditure
39,757
40,922
39,523
40,707
5. EBITDA(3-4)
6,376
7,345
5,734
6,721
6. Depreciation/Amortization
2,926
2,840
2,825
2,736
7. Finance Cost
480
517
479
515
8. Finance Income
2,824
2,484
3,296
2,914
9. Profit before tax and share of profit / (loss) from associate (5-6-7 8)
5,794
6,472
5,726
6,384
10. Share of loss from associate
(12)
(1)
-
11. Net Profit before tax (9-10)
5,782
6,471
12. Tax Expense
1,254
1,516
1,233
1,539
13. Net Profit after tax (11-12)
4,528
4,955
4,493
4,845
14. Other Comprehensive Income- Net of Tax
(40)
(44)
(31)
(52)
15. Total Comprehensive Income (13 14)
4,488
4,911
4,462
4,793
16. Retained Earnings (Opening Balance)
24,012
20,165
24,163
20,425
17. Addition to retained earnings
(1,329)
3,847
(1,364)
3,738
18. Retained earnings (Closing Balance)
22,683
22,799
19. EPS Basic
20.57
22.26
20.41
21.77
20. EPS Diluted
20.56
22.25
20.40
21.76
Your Company achieved consolidated revenue of ' 45,584 Lakhs during the year under review as against '48,136 Lakhs duringthe previous financial year, a decline of 5.30% year on year. The operating expenses stood at ' 39,757 Lakhs during the year asagainst ' 40,922 Lakhs of the previous year, representing a decrease of 2.85%. The Earnings before Interest, Tax and Depreciation(EBITDA) for the year was at ' 6,376 as against ' 7,345 Lakhs for the previous year, a decrease of 13.19%. The Profit beforetax and share of profit / (loss) from associate for the year was at ' 5,794 Lakhs as against ' 6,472 Lakhs of the previous year,representing a decrease of 10.47%. The Company’s consolidated Net Profit (PAT) for the year was at ' 4,528 Lakhs as against' 4,955 Lakhs of the previous year, a decrease of 8.62%.
Your Company has two business segments, Matchmaking & Marriage Services and considers them as the primary segment underInd AS 108 for reporting.
Matchmaking
The Company has added 9.95 Lakhs in paid subscriptions, during the year. The revenue on a consolidated basis, for the currentyear was at ' 44,996 Lakhs as against ' 47,237 Lakhs for the previous year, resulting in a decline of 4.74%. The matchmakingEBITDA for the year decreased by 6.63% to reach ' 9,216 Lakhs as against ' 9,869 Lakhs of the previous year.
Marriage Services
The revenue from marriage services for the year was at ' 588 Lakhs as against ' 899 Lakhs of the previous year, resultingin a decrease of 34.59%. The EBITDA loss for the year was at 1,451 Lakhs as compared to the loss of ' 1,033 Lakhs of theprevious year.
Detailed analysis of the performance of the Company and its businesses has been presented in the section on ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report forming part of this report.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated under Regulation 34 (2) (e) of the SEBI(LODR) Regulations 2015 is presented in a separate section and forms part of this report.
As of March 31, 2025, on a consolidated basis, we had liquid assets (including cash and cash equivalents and investments) of' 32,435 Lakhs as against ' 35,831 Lakhs at the previous year end. Your Company is also debt-free as of 31st March 2025.The details of these investments are disclosed under the ‘Financial Assets’ section in the consolidated financial statementsin this Annual Report.
The company being the leader in the matchmaking space believes that growth prospects are high since the Country has a largeunmarried population coupled with the increasing internet and mobile penetration in India, cultural receptivity to arrangedmarriages and increased freedom of choice over life decisions. The Internet base in India is expanding very rapidly and is expectedto grow significantly in the coming years and this augurs well for the online matchmaking segment. To ride on the growth, yourCompany will continue to focus on product and process improvements and invest in the brand. The Company has been enteringinto adjacent segments to capture new customers. It has launched MeraLuv.com, an exclusive dating app for Indian Americansand Luv.com, an App in the matchmaking space to address Next Generation (Next-Gen) serious relationships. The offering willfocus on the theme of “love” before marriage, thereby building a clear differentiation and addressing the market potential.
For more details kindly refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis report which is presented as a separate section andforming part of this report.
Your Company has been consistent in generating operating cash flow over the years. The dividend policy indicates that theCompany endeavors to maintain a minimum dividend pay-out ratio of 10-15% of standalone profits after tax, excludingexceptional transactions. The payout ratio may be altered if cash is to be retained under certain circumstances. During the year,the Company has declared an interim dividend of ' 5 per equity share on March 24, 2025 for the Company’s 25th Anniversary.The Board has recommended a final dividend of '5 per equity share, in its meeting held on May 16, 2025 subject to approvalby the shareholders at the ensuing annual general Meeting. The total dividend pay-out for the current year is ' 2,156 Lakhssignifying a pay-out ratio of 47.98%
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there are no dividend which has remainedunclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years from the date it became due for payment.
There are no significant events during the year.
During the year, the Company bought back 7,02,439 equity shares of ' 5 each at a price of ' 1,025/- per share for an amountof ' 7,200 Lakhs .
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
The Company has not issued any Bonus Shares during the year under review.
The Employee Stock option scheme enables the Company to hire and retain the best talent for its senior management and keypositions. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, inter alia, administers andmonitors the employee stock option scheme in accordance with the applicable SEBI Regulations. The disclosure as requiredunder Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is as under
i) Options movement durine the year
Sl.
No.
Particulars
ESOS 2014
1.
Number of options outstanding at the beginning of the year
97,425
2.
Number of options granted during the year
12,000
3.
Number of options forfeited/lapsed during the year
17,375
4.
Number of options vested during the year
27,075
5.
Number of options exercised during the year
5,400
6.
Number of shares arising as a result of exercise of options
7.
The exercise price of options granted during the year
1. 541.25
2. 623.90
8.
Variation of terms of options
NA
9.
Money realized by exercise of options (INR), if scheme is implemented directly by the company
' 19,19,335
10.
Number of options outstanding at the end of the year
86,650
ii) Employee-wise details of options granted to
Key Managerial Personnel
NIL
Employees who received a grant in the year amounting to 5% ormore of options granted during the year
Shri.
Vikram Sagar Ravi - 4000 optionsVenu M Menon - 8000 options
Identified employees who were granted option, during the yearequal to or exceeding 1% of the Issued Capital (excludingoutstanding warrants and conversions) of the company at thetime of grant
Nil
The Employee Stock Option Scheme 2014 is in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share basedEmployee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations 2021. The details required under Regulation 14 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations 2021 are available on the Company’swebsite at https://www.matrimony.com/investors/investor-reports?search=financial_fillings&cat=Annual%20report
The Company has received a Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the company that the Scheme has beenimplemented in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits and Sweat
Equity) Regulations 2021 as amended from time to time and in accordance with the resolution passed by the members inthe General meeting. The Certificate would be placed at the Annual General Meeting for inspection by members.
In the opinion of the Board, the independent Directors appointed by the Company possess adequate experience, expertise withintegrity and standing.
During the year under review, Shri. Milind Shripad Sarwate, Shri. George Zacharias and Shri Chinnikrishnan Ranganathan retiredas Independent Directors after completion of two terms of 5 years each on January 26, 2025. Shri. Rajesh Sawhney wasappointed as Independent Director on January 8, 2025 and Shri Chinnikrishnan Ranganathan continues as Non ExecutiveDirector from January 27, 2025 which was subsequently confirmed by the shareholders vide resolution dated February 21,2025. Shri. Murugavel Janakiraman Chairman and Managing Director retires at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible,offers himself for re-election
During the year under review, Shri Sushanth Shivram Pai, Chief Financial Officer has resigned and relieved from the services ofthe Company with effect from February 17, 2025. The Company has identified a suitable candidate for the above position whowill be joining the Company in due course.
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they have fulfilled all the requirements as stipulatedin Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
Every Independent Director shall submit a declaration of Compliance with sub-rule (1) and (2) of the rule 6 of Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules , 2014 as amended from time to time, along with the declaration that isrequired under sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has obtained a declaration to thateffect from the Independent Directors.
All the independent Directors are exempted from passing online proficiency self-assessment tests based on their experienceand hence the requirement of passing online proficiency self-assessment tests is not applicable for the Independent Directorsof the Company.
The detailed terms of appointment of Independent Directors is disclosed on the Company’s website at the following link https://www.matrimony.com/sites/default/files/newsroom-assets/2022-12/letter-of-appointment-of-independant-director-06-02-18.pdf
The Company had 9 Board meetings during the financial year under review and a separate meeting of the Independent Directorson 24/03/2025.
The performance evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual Directors including independent Directors was conductedbased on the criteria laid down by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company covering various aspects ofthe Board’s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its committees, Board culture, execution andperformance of specific duties, obligation and governance.
The Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 17 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, of its own performance, the individual Directors including independent Directorsand its Committees based on the predetermined templates designed as a tool to facilitate evaluation process, on parameters suchas level of engagement, contribution, independence of judgement, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minorityshareholders etc.
The particulars of Loans, guarantees or investments made under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is furnished belowInvestment
Name of the Company
No of shares
Amount (in ')
Sys India Private Limited*
1,00,000
Consim Info USA Inc., USA
1,000
45,120
Matrimony DMCC
50
10,16,474
Astro-Vision Futuretech Private Limited
3,341
6,14,43,400
Bangladeshi Matrimony Private Limited*
16,51,739
1,44,58,400
Boatman Tech Private Limited*
16,692
9,94,95,400
* Includes shares held by Shri. Murugavel Janakiraman on behalf of the Company
# There are no loans and guarantee that are outstanding as at March 31, 2025
The disclosures to be made under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 by the Company are as under
i) Conservation of Energy
Steps taken or Impact on Conservation of Energy including utilising alternate sources of energy
The Company strives and makes conscious efforts to reduce its energy consumption though business operations of theCompany is not energy intensive. Some of the measures undertaken are listed below:
1. Usage of LED lights at office spaces that are more energy efficient.
2. Regular monitoring of temperature inside the office premises and controlling the Air Conditioning system.
3. Rationalisation of usage of electricity
4. Planned preventive maintenance
5. Use of energy efficient assets
6. Discarding e-waste responsibly.
7. Use of energy efficient mode of transport whereever possible.
The Company has not made any capital investment on energy conservation equipments being less energy intensive.
ii) Technology Absorption
The Company by itself operates into the dynamic information technology space. It has constantly evolved through the useof technology. From modernisation of the data centre, to automation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), to MachineLearning (ML), and to the deployment of the Big Data platform and the Analytical database, the Company has constantlybeen at the forefront when it comes to Technological advancements and transformations. The Company has adequatemembers in Technology development functions and keep updating the changes in technology.
iii) Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
The details of the Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo are given below
a) Earnings in Foreign Currency
Sl No
2024-25
2023-24
1
Income from services
5,223
6,042
2
Database access fees & Business Licence Fees
223
222
Total
5,446
6,264
b) Expenditure in Foreign Currency
Advertisement Expenses
193
212
Technical & Web hosting charges
96
98
3
Other Expenses
114
466
4
Capital expenditure (Domain acquisition)
8
1,302
411
2078
The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee’s remuneration and other details in terms of sub-section12 of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are forming part of this report as ANNEXURE A.
The information required under 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is attached as ANNEXURE B.
The Managing Director has not received any remuneration or commission from the subsidiary Companies.
The provisions of the secretarial audit under Section 204 are applicable to the Company. Accordingly, the Secretarial Auditorwas appointed to carry out the audit. The Audit report is attached as ANNEXURE C.
The Company complies with all applicable secretarial standards
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financialyear to which this financial statement relates on the date of this report.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, and no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as of theBalance Sheet date.
Your Company has five wholly owned subsidiaries, viz. Sys India Private Limited, Consim Info USA Inc, Bangladeshi MatrimonyPrivate Limited, Matrimony DMCC, Dubai and Boatman Tech Private Limited. The Company has one Associate Company vizAstro Vision Futuretech Private Limited.
The details of the financial performance of Subsidiaries/Associate Company are furnished in ANNEXURE D and attached tothis report.
Your Company has a pan India presence and employs around 2754 associates to accomplish the purpose of the Company’s“HAPPY MARRIAGES”. We have unleashed the power of inclusion through our geographical spread to cater to various Indiancommunities across the globe. Gender equity is our strength, as more than 50% of our associates are women, with an averageage of our associates being 29 years.
As Human Resources Function, we achieved many significant milestones with technology and automation at the heart of thisFY’25 journey.
Some of the initiatives we implemented as part of people practices included:
Great Place to Work® Certification - A Proud Milestone
In 2024, Matrimony.com proudly earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification in our very first attempt—a significantmilestone in our journey. With an overwhelming 93% response rate and an impressive overall score of 73%, this recognitionreflects the trust, pride, and camaraderie our associates feel across the organization. It’s a true testament to our culture of inclusion,collaboration, and continuous growth, and marks an inspiring chapter in our pursuit of excellence as an employer of choice.This achievement encourages us to raise the bar even higher in building a people-first workplace. We remain committed tonurturing a culture where every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Impactful Leadership Program
In our continued journey to build strong, future-ready leaders, we conducted the Impactful Leadership workshop for all mid¬level managers across India. Facilitated by the Senior HR Leadership team, this experiential learning program was anchored inJohn Maxwell’s renowned 5 Levels of Leadership model. Through real-time scenario-based case studies, group activities, andreflective sessions, managers explored what it truly means to move from being a “boss” to becoming a “leader.” Key takeawaysincluded how to empower teams, give effective feedback, and drive excellence through influence rather than authority. Thisinitiative marks a pivotal step in strengthening our leadership pipeline and fostering a culture of high performance and trust.
Sales Capability Building - Shifting Mindsets, Elevating Outcomes
To enhance frontline leadership in sales, we organized a 2-day Sales Capability Building workshop for all Regional Branch Managersacross business verticals. Conducted in partnership with BYLD, the workshop focused on transforming the sales approach fromtransactional selling to consultative selling—a shift critical to building long-term customer value. A total of 32 Branch Managersparticipated in this experiential learning journey, engaging in dynamic role plays, case studies, and scenario-based discussions.The program was highly impactful, equipping our sales leaders with practical tools to influence customer decisions, understanddeeper needs, and drive sustainable business growth.
Driving Culture & Customer Centricity - Pan India Campaigns
This year, we launched two high-impact, organization-wide campaigns aimed at deepening employee engagement andenhancing customer experience. The “Proud Matrimonite” campaign was designed to instill a strong sense of organizationalpride among associates, celebrating our shared purpose and values. In parallel, the “Moments of Truth” campaign focused onempowering associates to create moments of magic, reduce moments of misery, and deliver memorable customer experiencesat every touchpoint.
Both campaigns were rolled out pan India through a combination of experiential learning workshops, creative mailers, andengaging activities that brought the themes to life across teams and locations.
During the year, over 300 individuals were onboarded under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), reflectingour ongoing commitment to building a skilled and future-ready workforce. This 12-month apprenticeship program equips traineeswith hands-on, practical experience in key functional areas such as Telesales and Retail Trade.
To support and encourage trainees throughout their learning journey, the stipend is structured with increments at the 4th and7th month of the program. On successful completion of the apprenticeship period, a lump sum retention bonus is also awardedas a token of appreciation and motivation.
While NAPS trainees are not covered under statutory social security schemes such as Provident Fund (PF) or Employee StateInsurance (ESI), the company ensures their well-being by providing Group Mediclaim Insurance and Group Personal AccidentCoverage during the entire training period.
Post-training, trainees are evaluated based on performance and business requirements, and successful candidates are absorbedinto full-time roles—marking a smooth transition from apprenticeship to long-term employment.
MATRIMORPHOSIS: Bridging Campus to Corporate
As part of our commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting employability in Tier 2 regions, we launchedMatrimorphosis, a structured campus-to-corporate transition program aimed at preparing engineering students for careers insoftware development.
In FY’25, we signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 8 engineering colleges, primarily located in Tier 2 cities suchas Coimbatore, Trichy, and Tanjore. More than 800 students from the 3rd and 4th year of core IT streams were evaluated through amulti-stage screening process. From this pool, 250 high-potential students were selected to undergo intensive technical training.
A full-time trainer was onboarded to lead the program, which comprises 120 hours of structured learning-covering fundamentalsof programming and progressing to advanced stacks such as Typescript, Node.js, Angular.js, and React.js. To ensure minimaldisruption to regular academic schedules, the training was conducted outside core class hours.
The learning journey includes regular assignments, evaluations, and culminates in a final assessment to gauge individualunderstanding and application. Additionally, students are grouped into 40 teams of 3 members each to work on capstoneprojects. Final evaluation is based on project presentations and individual viva assessments, encouraging both collaborative andindependent thinking.
Though initiated as an extension of our CSR efforts, Matrimorphosis also aims to create a talent pipeline. We plan to offer 3-monthinternships to 20-25 students and extend full-time employment opportunities to over 10 candidates based on performance.
Encouraged by the success and impact of the pilot, we are gearing up to scale the initiative to 12 colleges in FY’26, with trainingscheduled to commence in Q2 of the fiscal year.
Giving back to Society
We continue our initiatives that were commenced in FY23 towards park maintenance at Chennai in association with the TamilNadu Government. We renewed our park maintenance agreement for 3 more years. We are additionally maintaining the Elliot’sBeach pedestrian walkway which was provided by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) apart from other initiatives.
The Company has a Policy for dealing with Related Parties as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation23 of the Listing Regulations.
In line with its stated policy, all Related Party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for review and approval. Therelated party transactions of the Company that are disclosed in the financial statements are transactions that are entered intowith the wholly owned subsidiaries & associate company pursuant to an agreement with them generally for a minimum period ofthree years. The Company has not entered into any related party transactions other than with the Associate Company & Whollyowned subsidiaries. The list of Related Parties is reviewed and updated periodically as per the prevailing regulatory conditions.
A statement containing the nature and value of the transactions entered into by the Company with Related Parties is presentedby the Chief Financial Officer for quarterly review by the Audit Committee. All transactions with Related Parties entered duringthe financial year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis. There are no materially significant relatedparty transactions made by the Company with its Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or their relatives that mayhave a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. There are no other contracts or arrangements entered intowith Related Parties except with the wholly owned subsidiaries & Associate Company during the year. However, the details ofthe contracts that are subsisting during the year is disclosed under Sections 188(1) and 134(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 inform AOC-2 as ANNEXURE E
Your Company strongly believes that the spirit of Corporate Governance goes beyond the statutory form. Sound corporategovernance is the key driver of sustainable corporate growth and long-term value creation for the stakeholders and the protectionof their interests. Your Company endeavors to meet the growing aspirations of all stakeholders including shareholders, employeesand customers. Your Company is committed to maintaining the highest level of transparency, accountability and equity in itsoperations. Your Company always strives to follow the path of good governance through a broad framework of various processes.
The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is presented in aseparate section and forms part of this report as ANNEXURE F.
Your Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015as amended from time to time. The Auditor’s Certificate of Compliance with respect to the same is annexed along with theCorporate Governance Report.
I) The Company’s philosophy on corporate social responsibility (CSR) is to
a) Ensure an increased commitment at all levels in the organisation, to operate its business in an economically, socially &environmentally sustainable manner, while recognising the interests of all its stakeholders.
b) To directly or indirectly take up programmes that benefit the communities in & around its work locations and results, overa period of time, in enhancing the quality of life & economic well-being of the local populace.
c) To generate, through its CSR initiatives, community goodwill for the Company and help reinforce a positive & sociallyresponsible image of the Company as a corporate entity.
II) The CSR committee was constituted for the implementation of CSR activities and the composition of the Committee as of31st March 2025 is given below
Name of the Director
Position
Number of meetings ofCSR Committee heldduring the year
Number of meetings ofCSR Committee attendedduring the year
Shri Murugavel Janakiraman - Managing Director
Chairman
Shri Milind Shripad Sarwate -Independent Director*
Member
Smt Deepa Murugavel- Non Executive Director
Smt. Akila Krishnakumar#
*Member of the Committee upto January 8, 2025#Member of the Committee from January 8, 2025
III) In accordance with the requirements of the CSR provisions in the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has put in place aCSR policy incorporating the requirements therein. The web link where the composition of CSR committee, CSR Policy andCSR projects approved by the board are disclosed on the website of the company which is also available on the Company’swebsite at the following link:
https://www.matrimony.com/sites/default/files/newsroom-assets/2022-12/Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Policy.pdf
https://www.matrimony.com/investors/investor-reports?search=financiaLfillings&cat=CSR%20projects
https://www.matrimony.com/investors/investor-reports?search=corporate_governance&cat=Committee
IV) The details of impact assessment of CSR projects carried out in pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 8 of the Companies(Corporate Social responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, if applicable : Not applicable
V) Details of the amount available for set off in pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 7 of the Companies (Corporate Socialresponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and amount required for set off for the financial year, if any: Not applicable
VI) a) Average net profit of the Company as per Section 135 (5): ' 6,028 Lakhs
b) Two percent of the average net profit of the company as per section 135(5): ' 124.16 Lakhs
c) Surplus arising out of the CSR projects or programs or activities of the previous financial years: Nil
d) Amount required to be set off for the financial year, if any: ' 24 Lakhs
e) Total CSR obligation for the financial year (b- d): ' 100.16 Lakhs
VII) a) Amount spent on CSR Projects (both Ongoing Project and other than Ongoing Project): ' 102 Lakhs
b) Amount spent on Administrative Overheads: NIL
c) Amount spent on Impact Assessment, if applicable: NIL
d) Total amount spent for the Financial Year (a b c)): ' 102 lakhs
e) CSR amount spent or unspent for the financial year:
Total Amount Spentfor the Financial Year.
Amount Unspent (in ' lakhs)
(in ' lakhs)
Total Amount transferred to UnspentCSR Account as per section 135(6).
Amount transferred to any fund specified under ScheduleVII as per second proviso to section 135(5).
Amount. Date of transfer.
Name of the Fund Amount. Date of transfer.
102
- -
- - -
f) Excess amount for set off, if any
Amount(in ' Lakhs)
(i)
Two percent of average net profit of the company as per section 135(5)
124
(ii)
Total amount spent for the Financial Year (including carried forwarded of excess spent of T 24 lakhsfrom FY 2023-24)
126
(iii)
Excess amount spent for the financial year [(ii)-(i)]
(iv)
Surplus arising out of the CSR projects or programmes or activities of the previous financial years, if any
(v)
Amount available for set off in succeeding financial years [(iii)-(iv)]
VIII) (a) Details of Unspent CSR amount for the preceding three financial years: NIL
IX) Whether any capital assets have been created or acquired through Corporate Social Responsibility amount spent in theFinancial Year: No
X) Specify the reason(s), if the company has failed to spend two per cent of the average net profit as per section 135(5).
Not applicable
The CSR committee hereby confirms that, the implementation and monitoring of CSR policy, is in compliance with CSR objectivesand policy of the Company.
M/s B.S.R & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants has been appointed as Statutory Auditors from the financial year 2022-23 for aperiod of 5 years at the 21st Annual General Meeting. They continue to serve as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Based on the recommendation of the Board in its meeting held on May 16, 2025, V Suresh Associates., Company Secretaries(Firm registration no: P2016TN053700), is proposed to be appointed as secretarial auditors of the Company to hold office fora term of five consecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029-30 subject to the approval ofshareholders as per the Listing Regulations read with Section 204 of the Act and Rules thereunder.
The Auditors’ Report for fiscal 2025 does not contain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark. The report is enclosedwith the financial statements in this Annual Report.
The Secretarial Auditors’ Report for fiscal 2025 does not contain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark. The SecretarialAuditors’ Report is enclosed as Annexure C to the Board’s report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Auditor’s Certificate confirming compliance with conditions of corporate governance as stipulated under the ListingRegulations, for fiscal 2025 is enclosed as Annexure B to the Corporate Governance Report , which forms part of this Board’s report.
The Secretarial Auditor’s certificate on the implementation of share-based schemes in accordance with SEBI (Share BasedEmployee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, will be made available during the AGM.
The Company has developed and adopted a Risk Management Policy. This policy identifies all perceived risk which might impactoperations and on a more serious level and also threaten the existence of the Company. Risks are assessed department wise,such as financial risks, information technology related risks, legal risks etc. The management also ensures that the Company istaking appropriate measures to achieve prudent balance between risk and reward in both ongoing and new business activities.The information on the risk management is explained in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which formspart of this report.
The Audit Committee consists of the following members who are independent Directors
Shri S. M SundaramShri. Rajesh SawhneySmt. Akila Krishnakumar
The provisions of Rule 7 of Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2013 regarding Establishment ofVigil Mechanism are applicable to the Company. Accordingly, the Company has formulated a policy on vigil mechanism andwhistle blower.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition andredressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules thereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints ofsexual harassment at workplace. The company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal ComplaintsCommittee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the financial year 2024-25, there were 7 complaints on sexual harassment and appropriate action was taken after theinvestigation. Necessary steps were taken to create awareness on the prevention of Sexual harassment policy.
The extracts of Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management andadministration) Rules, 2014 is available in the website of the Company under the link https://www.matrimony.com/investors/investor-reports?search=financial_fillings&cat=Extract%20of%20annual%20return
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators, courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status andfuture operation of the Company.
The Company has neither made any application nor any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code,2016 (31 of 2016) during the year. Further, the Company has neither taken any loan from the Banks or Financial institutions norentered into any one time settlement with them.
Internal control systems in the organization are looked at as key to its effective functioning. The Internal Audit team periodicallyevaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of these internal controls, recommends improvements and also reviews adherenceto policies based on which corrective action is taken to address gaps, if any. Revenue and capital expenditures are governed byapproved budgets and the levels are defined by a delegation of authority mechanism. Review of capital expenditure is undertakenwith reference to benefits expected in line with the policy for the same. Investment decisions are subject to formal detailedevaluation and approved by the relevant authority as defined in the delegation of authority mechanism. The Audit Committeereviews the plan for internal audit, significant internal audit observations and functioning of the Company’s Internal Auditdepartment on a periodic basis.
Internal Financial Control Systems with reference to the Financial Statements
The Company has a formal system of internal financial control to ensure the reliability of financial and operational informationand regulatory & statutory compliances. The Company’s business processes are enabled by an Enterprise-wide Resource Platform(ERP) for monitoring and reporting processes resulting in financial discipline and accountability. An independent audit has beencarried out for testing Internal Financial Control system during the financial year for ascertaining the control effectiveness.
Disclosure on maintenance of Cost Record
The Company is not required to maintain the cost records under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies act 2013.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits its responsibilityStatement-
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures;
(b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financialyear and of the profit of the company for that period;
(c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance withthe provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother 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 that such internal financial controls areadequate and were operating effectively
(f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants, and various GovernmentAuthorities for their continued support extended to your Company’s activities during the year under review. Your Directors alsoacknowledges gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Matrimony.com Limited
Place: Chennai Murugavel Janakiraman
Date: May 16, 2025 Chairman & Managing Director & Chairman of CSR committee