The Directors are pleased to present 43rd Annual report and the Audited Financial Statement for the yearended 31st March, 2024 together with the Auditor's Report thereon.
Particulars
2023-24
2022-23
Total Income
33,369.03
42,498.02
Financial Costs
858.38
835.90
Depreciation and Amortization
2098.50
1758.30
Profit before tax and exceptional items
309.81
1279.58
Exceptional income
--
-
Profit after exceptional items before tax
Taxes(benefit)
91.26
3,31,27,923
Profit after tax
218.55
948.30
Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
(47.98)
(106)
Net Profit
Earnings per share (Basic)
1.20
5.22
During the year under review, the Board of Directors has not recommended dividend on the EquityShares of the Company.
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profit for FY 2023-24 appearing inthe Statement of profit and loss.
The Company did not undergo any change in the nature of its business during the fiscal 2024.
The revenue for Current Year was ' 33,369.03 Lakhs, Lower by 21.48 percent over the previousyear's revenue of ' 42,498.02 Lakhs. The profit after tax (PAT) attributable to shareholders and non¬controlling interests for Current Year and Previous Year was ' 218.55 Lakhs and ' 948.30 Lakhs,respectively.
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgoare as follows:
Your Company is into the business of Logistics Sector and is not involved in any manufacturingactivity. The information as applicable and required to be provided under Section 134(3)(m) of theAct read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is given hereunder:
i. Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy - The operations of your Company are notenergy- intensive. However, adequate measures have been initiated for conservation ofenergy.
ii. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate source of energy - though the operationsof the Company are not energy intensive, the Company shall explore alternative source ofenergy, as and when the necessity arises
iii. Capital investment on energy conservation equipment - Nil
i. Efforts made towards technology absorption - The minimum technology required for thebusiness has been absorbed
ii. Benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or importsubstitution - Not Applicable
iii. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from thebeginning of the financial year) -
a. the details of technology imported - Not Applicable
b. the year of import - Not Applicable LOGISTICS LTD
c. whether the technology has been fully absorbed - Not Applicable
d. if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasonsthereof - Not Applicable
e. Expenditure incurred on Research and Development - Not Applicable
The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year and the Foreign Exchangeoutgo during the year in terms of actual outflows are as under:
Total Foreign Exchange Earned 8,223.95 Lakh
Total Foreign Exchange Used 6404.11 Lakh
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on 31st March,2024 is available on the Company's website at www.flomicgroup.com.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”), the Management's discussion and analysis is set out asAnnexure I forming part of this Annual Report.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company.
During the year 2023-24 the Contracts Arrangements entered into by the Company with related partieswere approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to sub section (IV) (4) of Section 177 of CompaniesAct, 2013 and by the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 188(1) of Companies Act, 2013.
The related party transactions were at arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of businessof the Company. The other details with respect to related party transactions in Form AOC-2 are set outin Annexure II to this Report.
The Company has been rated by Crisil Rating Limited for Bank Facilities. The long-term rating isCRISIL BBB-/ Stable and short-term rating is CRISIL A3.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policyfor selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and fixing their remuneration.
Remuneration policy of the Company is designed to create a high-performance culture. It enables theCompany to attract, retain and motivate employees to achieve results. The business model promotescustomer centricity and requires employee mobility to address project needs.
Your Company considers people as one of the most valuable resources. It believes in the theme thatsuccess of any organization depends upon the engagement and motivation level of employees. Allemployees are committed to their work and proactively participate in their area of operations. TheCompany's HR philosophy is to motivate and create an efficient work force as manpower is a vitalresource contributing towards development and achievement of organisational excellence.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account ofprincipal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet withinthe meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014. There were no unpaid or unclaimed deposits as on 31st March, 2024.
Flomic's CSR initiatives and activities are aligned to the requirements of Section 135 of the Act. Abrief outline of the CSR policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company onCSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure III of this report in the format prescribed inthe Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. This Policy is available on theCompany's website at www.flomicgroup.com.
As on 31st March, 2024, the Company has Eight Directors with an optimum combination ofExecutive and Non-Executive Directors including One women director. The Board comprises ofFive Non-Executive Directors, out of which Four are Independent Directors.
The Shareholders at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 25th April, 2023 approved thefollowing:
i. Appointment of Mr. Alan Lancy Barboza as an Executive Director with effect from 13thFebruary, 2023;
ii. Appointment of Mr. Rajendraprasad Bhagirthi Tiwari as an Independent Director with effectfrom 13th February, 2023.
The Shareholders at the 42nd Annual General Meeting held on 15th September, 2023 approvedthe following:
i. Re-appointment of Mr. Lancy Barobza as Managing Director Cum Chief Executive officer of theCompany for the period of 5 years with effect from 02nd December, 2023 to 01st December,2028 (both days inclusive);
ii. Re-appointment of Mr. Satyaprakash Pathak as Whole-Time Director Cum Chief Financialofficer of the Company for the period of 5 years with effect from 02nd December, 2023 to 01stDecember, 2028 (both days inclusive).
In the opinion of the Board, the Directors appointed during the year possess requisite integrity,expertise, experience and proficiency.
In terms of Section 152 of the Act and Reg 17 (1C) of SEBI (LODR), Regulations 2015, Mrs.Anita Lancy Barboza retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers herself forre-appointment.
Additional information on appointment/re-appointment of Directors as required under Regulation26(4) and 36 of the Listing Regulations is appended as on annexure to the notice convening theensuing AGM.
All the Independent Directors have given their declaration to the Company stating theirindependence pursuant to Section 149(6) and Regulation 16(1) (b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations& Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015. They have further declared that they are notdebarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors of companies by theSEBI /Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority. In the opinion of Board, all theIndependent Directors are persons of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experienceincluding the proficiency.
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, theDirectors individually and of its Committees pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations.
The Board evaluation was conducted through a structured questionnaire designed, based on thecriteria for evaluation laid down by the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee.A meeting of Independent Directors was held to review the performance of the Chairman, Non¬Independent Director(s) of the Company and the performance of the Board as a whole asmandated by Schedule IV of the Act and relevant provision of SEBI Listing Regulations. TheIndependent Directors also discussed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of informationbetween the Company management and the Board, which is necessary for the Board to effectivelyand reasonably perform their duties. The action areas identified out of evaluation process havebeen discussed and are being implemented.
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a Familiarization Program for the IndependentDirectors to familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company,nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc.
All new independent directors inducted into the Board attend an orientation program. The details of thetraining and familiarization program are provided in the Corporate governance report. Further, at thetime of the appointment of an independent director, the Company issues a formal letter of appointmentoutlining his / her role, function, duties and responsibilities.
The Board of Directors met Four (4) times on 29th May, 2023, 11th August, 2023, 03rd November, 2023,12th February, 2024 during the Financial Year 2023-24. The intervening gap between the Meetingswas within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the ListingRegulations.
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (C) of the Companies Act, 2013 your Directors state that:
(a) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2024, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and there are not material departures from the same.
(b) The Directors have 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 on 31st March, 2024 and the profitand loss of the Company for that period.
(c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of the adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2014 for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities,
(d) The Directors have prepared Accounts on going concern basis.
(e) The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and thatsuch financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively.
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Board had constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee pursuant to the provisions ofsub section (1) of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013. Pursuant to subsection (3) of Section 178 ofCompanies Act, 2013 the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulated the criteria fordetermining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and recommended tothe Board the policy, relating to the remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel and otheremployees.
There were no loans, guarantee or investments made by the Company under section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provisions are not applicable.
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Companybetween the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the
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M/S DOOGAR & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants, (having FRN 000561N) were appointedas a Statutory Auditor of the Company to hold office until the Conclusion of the of Annual GeneralMeeting to be held in the Financial Year 2027.
The report given by the auditors on the financial statements of the company is part of AnnualReport. There was no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the StatutoryAuditors of the Company there report is self-explanatory and does not call for further informationby the Board.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations &Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 as amended, the Company has appointed M/S.HD AND ASSOCIATES, Practicing Company Secretary, Mumbai, to undertake the SecretarialAudit of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024. The Secretarial Audit Reportis annexed herewith as Annexure IV. The Secretarial Audit Report for the year ended on 31stMarch, 2024 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
On recommendation of Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company at it's meetingheld on 29th May, 2023 has appointed M/s. S. N. & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNo: 128887W), as internal auditors for FY 2023-24
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors u/s 143 (12) of the Companies Act,2013 and rules framed thereunder either to the Company or to the Central Government.
Your Company is listed with the BSE Limited and the Company has paid the listing fees to BombayStock Exchange.
The Company has adequate system of internal control to safeguard and protect from loss, unauthorizeduse or disposition of its assets. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reportedto the Management. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting Standards for properlymaintaining the books of accounts and reporting financial statements.
The internal auditor of the Company checks and verifies the internal control and monitors them inaccordance with policy adopted by the Company. Even through this non-production period theCompany continues to ensure proper and adequate systems and procedures commensurate with itssize and nature of its business.
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and towards thisend, has adopted a policy in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. All employees (permanent,contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under the said policy. The Company has complied withprovisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 which redresses complaintsreceived on sexual harassment. During the financial year under review, the Company has not receivedany complaints of sexual harassment from any of the women employees of the Company.
The Board has constituted necessary Committees pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013,rules framed thereunder and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 with Stock Exchanges. The Committees of the Board held by company are Audit Committee,Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The details aboutCommittee Meetings are given below:
Sr. No.
No. of Meetings held
1.
Audit Committee
4
2.
Stakeholder's Relationship Committee
1
3.
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
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Mr. Suresh Shiv anna Sahan • ChairmanNon Executive- Independent Director
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Mr. Rajit Ramchandra Upadhyaya - MemberNon Executive- Independent Director
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Mr. Satyaprakash Satnarayan Pathak • MemberExecutive Director
Mr. Aneish Kumar an Kumar- MemberNon Executive- Independent Director
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
d
Mr. Suresh Shrvanna Sahan - ChairmanNon Executive- Independent Director
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Mrs. Anita Lancy Barboza- MemberNon- Executive Non Independent Director
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Mr. Aneish Kumar an Kumar- MemberNon Executive Indpendent Director
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Mr. Rajit Ramchandra Upadhyaya • ChairmanNon Executive- Independent Director
J. ......m ,V-.L 1 H H . H
Mr. Suresh Shrvanna Sahan • MemberNon Executive- Independent Director
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Mr. Lancy Barboza- MemberExecutive Director
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Mr. Aneish Kumar an Kumar- MemberNon Executive Independent Director
Mr. Rajendraprasad Bhagirthi Thvari • ChairmanNon Executive- Independent Director
Mr. Rajit Ramchandra Upadhyaya- MemberNon Executive- Independent Director
Mr. Satyaprakash Satyanarayan Pathak- MemberExecutive Director
The disclosures required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are attached as Annexure - Vand form an integral part of this report.
Further, a statement showing the names and other particulars of employees drawing remuneration inexcess of the limits as set out in the Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the aforesaid rules, is maintained and formspart of this report. However, in terms of first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Reportand Accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the aforesaidinformation. The aforesaid information is available for inspection by the members. Any memberinterested in obtaining a copy thereof, may write to the Company Secretary at cs@flomicgroup.com
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism fordirectors and employees in conformation with Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of SEBIListing Regulations, to report concerns about unethical behaviour. This Policy is available on theCompany's website www.flomicgroup.com.
The Company is committed towards maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Governance andadhering to the Corporate Governance requirements as set out by Securities and Exchange Boardof India. The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under regulation 34 (3) and Part C ofschedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part ofthe Annual Report. The Certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance withthe conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under regulation 34 (3) and Part E of scheduleV of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is also publishedin this Annual Report.
During the year under review the Authorised Share Capital is INR. 25,00,00,000 (Indian RupeesTwenty-Five Crore Only) divided into 2,50,00,000 (Two Crores Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of INR. 10/.(Indian Rupees Ten Only).
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up capital of the Company is INR. 18,16,83,600/- (Indian RupeesEighteen Crores Sixteen Lakhs Eighty-Three Thousand and Six Hundred Only) divided into 1,81,68,360(One Crore Eighty-One Lakhs Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty) Equity Shares of INR.10/- (Indian Rupees Ten) each.
As on date of signing this report the difference is held as the Company is being Merged and post¬merger the Corporate Action is pending due to aforesaid Merger and Amalgamation order passed byNCLT, Mumbai there were addition of 1,09,68,360 Equity Shares, however company is in process ofCorporate Action as on date of signing of this report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, 2015, Business Responsibility Report is notapplicable to our Company.
The Company has been in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards during the FinancialYear 2023-2024.
As required by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal)Act, 2013, the Company has formulated and implemented a policy on prevention of sexual harassmentat work place with a mechanism of lodging complaints, Redressal for the benefits of its employees. YourCompany is committed to create and provide an environment free from discrimination and harassmentincluding Sexual Harassment for all its employees.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and conclusively handled duringthe year 2023-24:
No of Complaints
Number of complaints received
NIL
Number of complaints disposed of
Number of complaints pending as on end of the financial year
The Board has been vested with specific responsibilities in assessing of risk management policy,process and system. The Board has evaluated the risks which may arise from the external factorssuch as economic conditions, regulatory framework, competition etc. The Executive managementhas embedded risk management and critical support functions and the necessary steps are taken toreduce the impact of risks. The Independent Directors expressed their satisfaction that the systems ofrisk management are defensible.
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the continuedco-operation extended by shareholders, employees, customers, banks, suppliers and other businessassociates.
Lancy Barboza Satyaprakash Pathak
Managing Director Wholetime Director
DIN: 01444911 DIN: 00884844
Place: MumbaiDate: 14th August, 2024