Your Directors are pleased to present the 34th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Companyalong with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Financial Highlights of the Company for the Year under review are as under -
Particular
Year ended 31st
(Rupees in 000’s)
March 2025
March 2024
Turnover
477,492.47
550,616.91
Profit/(Loss) before taxation
58,164.53
53,712.69
Income Tax Expense
16,483.97
13,216.71
Profit/(Loss) after tax
43,794.58
41,507.10
Transfer to General Reserve
6,550.00
4,100.00
Dividend on Equity Shares @ 10 percent (PY @ 5 percent)
11,913.75
11,914.00
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet2
25,330.83
25,493.35
Highlights of the Company’s performance for the year under review are as under (amounts in Rs.000’s)
* Revenue decreased by 13.28% to Rs.477,492.47
* Profit before taxes increased by 8.29% to Rs. 58,164.53
* Profit after taxes (Net Profit) increased by 5.51% to Rs.43,794.58
* Earnings Per Share increased by 5.51% to 3.68
Your Company has done exceedingly well compared to previous year in terms of profits in a year where revenueremained near to constant when compared to previous year.Net profit increased by 5.51% compared to previousyear, which itself is quite encouraging since this achievement comes at a time of difficult market conditions dueto various factors like further depreciation of forex and weakening economy.
Your company continues to lay special focus on both the Business verticals - viz., the Commercial Industrialvertical (C/I) and the Retail vertical.
During the last one year your company has taken steps to strengthen the sales and product teams for the newproducts which were added last year. This included Electronic Price Labels, Digital Signage Solution and Smart PadLocks.
We are pleased to inform you that your company has entered into an MOU with one of the leading RFID Companiesin Germany - Syspro, for bringing their tested and proven RFID Solutions to India. A senior level team from Sysprois expected to visit us in India during the month of August to formulate a suitable techno - commercial plan for
India. This visit will also be utilized for them to look at India as a suitable place for manufacturing some of theirHardware in India so that it can minimize the costs as well as be an opportunity for Adtech to export from India.Your Company has also laid emphasis to increase export revenue. Exports of our products have commenced tocountries of UAE, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Your Board of Directors at their meeting held on 24th May 2025, have recommended a Dividend of 10 percent(Rs. 1 per equity share of Rs. 10 each) on the 11913750 fully paid up equity shares. Subject to approval byShare Holders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If approved at the Annual General Meeting, this will resultin a cash out flow of Rs.11913.75 (in 000’s) towards dividend payment. Your directors recommend to approve thedividend payout.
As on 31st March 2025, an amount of Rs. 1294.74 (in 000’s) is lying in the Unpaid Dividend Accounts with StateBank of India towards the dividend declared and paid but not claimed for the financial years from 2017-18 to2023-24 as per details given in the notes on accountsThose Shareholders who have not uncashed their dividendwarrants are requested to immediately approach the corporate office of the Company for revalidation/reissueof the dividend warrants after which the warrants may be presented for payment. The unclaimed dividendup to and including the year 2016-17 has been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (theFund) set up by the Government of India and no payments shall be made in respect of any such claims bythe Company. Shareholders may approach and claim such transferred amounts from the Funds by followingprescribed procedure.
Shareholders holding physical share certificates are once again reminded to update their KYC details pursuant toSEBI Master Circular No SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2024/37 dated May 07,2024 and to dematerialize physicalsecurities. Pursuant to the aforementioned SEBI Master Circular, shareholders holding physical share certificateswho have not updated their KYC details, shall be eligible for any payment including Dividend in respect of theirfolios, only through electronic mode with effect from 01st April 2024.
The Dividend payout for the year has been formulated keeping in mind the Company’s ability to pay sustainabledividends vis-a-vis the requirement of funds for running business and the long-term objectives which are to bemet by internal cash accruals.
The Board of Directors have decided to transfer an amount of Rs. 6,550 (in 000’s) to General Reserve out of theprofits generated by the Company.
The Capital and Reserves of the Company as on 31st March 2025 stood at Rs.518,852.10 (000’s) as against that ofRs. 486,971.27 (in 000’s) as on the corresponding day of the previous year.
Your Directors also state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as therewere no transactions on these items during the year under review
* Disclosure regarding Issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as stated in Rule 4(4) of Companies(Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014)
* Details relating to Deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013
* Disclosure regarding issue of Employee Stock Options as stated in Rule 12(9) of Companies (Share Capitaland Debenture Rules, 2014)
* Disclosure regarding issue of Sweat Equity Shares as specified in Rule 8 (13) of Companies (Share Capitaland Debenture Rules, Disclosure regarding issue of Sweat Equity Shares as specified in Rule 8 (13) ofCompanies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014)
* Receipt of Commission or Remuneration by the Managing Director or the Whole-time Directors of theCompany from Subsidiaries, since the Company does not have any subsidiary.
* No significant or material order which impact the going concern status and Company’s operations infuture were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals.
Extract of Annual Return, in format MGT-9, for the Financial Year 2024-2025 is annexed to the Board’sreport as Annexure B.
The Company has been sanctioned Cash Credit facility to the tune of Rs. 150000(in 000’s) by M/s State Bank ofIndia, SME Branch-Trivandrum out of which an amount of Rs. Nil (in 000’s) has been availed as on 31st March 2025.
Detailed report on Corporate Governance along with certificate on Corporate Governance from SecretarialAuditors is forming part of this Report.
The Company has complied with applicable Secretarial Standards issued by Institute of Company Secretariesof India with regard of conduct of meetings of Board Committees, Board of Directors and General Meeting ofShareholders.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review is forming part of this Report.
The details in respect of internal control systems and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussionand Analysis Report, which forms part of this report.
Your Company has 11 women employees in various cadres as on 31st March 2025. Your Company has zero tolerancetowards sexual harassment at the work place. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaint Committeein line and in compliance with the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Your Directors state that -
1. In the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Companies Act 2013, have beenfollowed and there are no material departures from the same;
2. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and have applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the stateof affairs of the Company as on March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended onthat date;
3. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a ‘going concern’ basis;
5. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
6. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
During the Financial year 2024-25, 5 meetings of the Board of Directors were held on the following dates:
24th May 2024, 14th August 2024, 14th November 2024, 11th December 2024 and 14th February 2025.
Attendance of Directors at each meeting of Board of Directors are as follows:
Date ofMeetingNameof Director
24 May2024
14 Aug2024
14 Nov2024
11 Dec2024
14 Feb2025
Total Number ofMeetingsAttended
M. R. Subramonian
Yes
5
M. R. Narayanan
M. R. Krishnan
*N. Suresh
NA
2
*K. Manmathan Nair
*P. K. AnandavallyAmmal
Harikrishnan R Nair
Dr. Ayyappan. M
Suresh T Viswanathan
4
#Suma Sankaran
3
* retired on 23rd September 2024 upon completion of tenure
# appointed as Independent Director effective 24th September 2024
All contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties entered into by the Company during the financialyear were in the ordinary course of business and are on arm’s length. During the year, the Company had notentered into any contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties which could be considered material.All related party transactions were at arm’s length and in the ordinary course of business and conforming to therequirements of Companies Act, 2013.
Omnibus approval is taken from the Board of Directors and Audit Committee for approval of transactions which areof a repetitive nature. Details of contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties entered into by theCompany in Form AOC-2 as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 8(2) ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure -C.
The Policy for determining material related party transactions has been disclosed on the website of theCompany, and can be accessed at https://adtechindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-on-Related-Party-Transactions-2025-26.pdf
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has renewed the inter corporate deposit with MPG Hotels andInfrastructure Ventures Private Limited for an amount of Rs 400 lakhs which carry an interest rate of 7 percentper annum payable monthly for a period of 6 months and for an amount of Rs. 100 lakhs which carry an interestpercent of 9 percent per annum payable monthly for a period of one year.
The investment is made in the ordinary course of business with the view to investing surplus funds of theCompany to get the maximum returns. Other than the above, the Company has not given any loans, guaranteesor investments under Section 186 to any party during the period under review.
The details of Energy, Technology, Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are as under:
A. Conservation of Energy.
The business of the Company is not power intensive, being an electronic equipment integration unit.Even then, the Company continues to accord high priority to conservation of Energy. Systems are in forceto closely monitor energy usage.
B. Technology Absorption, Research & Development.
The Company has efficient R & D department which closely observes and suggests cost effective changesin components for integration of Access Control Systems.
C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo.
i.Earnings in Foreign Currency
Head of Earnings
2024-25 in Rs000’s
2023-24 in Rs000’s
Export Sales
2,552.45
1,216.51
Sales Incentives on Direct ordersplaced oversees principals
6,166.10
2,746.36
ii. Expenditure in Foreign Currency
Head of Expenditure
2024-25 in Rs 000’s
2023-24 in Rs 000’s
Foreign Travel Expenses
2,203.34
760.95
Import Purchases
96,852.34
136,041.72
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5 (3) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, there are no employeesof the Company drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, are provided in Annexure D.
The Policy for determining material subsidiaries, has been disclosed on the website of the Companyand can be accessed at https://adtechindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Policy-for-determining-material-subsidiaries.pdf.
Your Company does not have any subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates and there are no details to bedisclosed.
Your Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee comprising of the Managing Director, ExecutiveDirector, Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Marketing and which assists the Board ofDirectors in overseeing and approving the Company’s enterprise risk management framework and to be in aconstant watch mode so as to identify all risks that the Organization faces viz. financial, strategic, market,liquidity, security, property, legal and regulatory. There is a constant process of management and reportingof principal risks and uncertainties in the Company.
By having transparent policies and system of reporting firmly in place, the elements of risks are identifiedat earlier stages which enables the Organization to control the effects. Risk management committee is fullyin sync with the Audit Committee and with the Internal Control and Internal Audit teams with the aim ofearly identification of risks. The Board believes that effective control of internal activities and procedureswill mitigate the chances of risks from within the organization which is achieved by laying of proceduresand codes of conduct and by constant interaction with employees and other stake holders of the Company.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. Duringthe financial year, such controls were tested during the quarterly internal audit process and no materialweakness in the design or operation were observed. Internal Auditors M/s Roy Varghese and Associates, areputed audit team confirms that the activities are in compliance with the Companies policies and that nomaterial deviations were detected. Internal Auditors review systems and operations of the Company andensure that the Company is functioning within the limits of all applicable statutes. Any internal controlweaknesses, non-compliance with statutes and suggestions on improvement of existing practices form partof internal audit report. The Audit committee reviews the internal audit report and compliance report andensures that the observations pointed out in these reports are addressed in a timely and structured mannerby the Management. The Internal Audit report is also reviewed by the Statutory Auditors.
The Company is committed to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operationsand in order to maintain these standards. The Company encourages its employees who have genuine concernsabout suspected misconduct to come forward and express those concerns without fear of punishment orunfair treatment. The Company has a proper vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy in place pursuantto Section 177(9) and 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 4(2)(d)(iv) and 34(3)read with Para 10 of part C of Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization ofDirectors and employees who avail the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman ofthe Audit Committee in special cases. The said policy is available in the website of the Companywww.adtechindia.com
Equity Shares of your Company are listed with Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited, Mumbai andwith BSE Limited, Mumbai (with effect from 19th June 2024). Scrip Code/ID assigned to your Company inMSEI Ltd is ADTECH and that in BSE Ltd is 544185.
During the year under review, as per provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Associationof the Company, Shri. M.R. Narayanan, Non-Executive Director (DIN 00044926) of the Company, retiresby rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers his candidature for re¬appointment as a Director. The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 14th August 2025 has proposedthe re-appointment of Shri M. R. Narayanan at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Board is of the opinion that Shri M.R. Narayanan possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, expertiseand experience to contribute to the growth of the Company.
Shri. M.R.Narayanan has consented to and is not disqualified from being re-appointed as Director in termsof Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with applicable rules made thereunder. He is not debarredfrom holding the office of Director by virtue of any order issued by SEBI or any other such authority.
Profile and other information of Shri. M R Narayanan as required under Regulation 36 of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard - 2 are given in theNotice of the 34th AGM of the Company. The above proposal for re-appointment forms part of the Noticeof the 34th AGM and the relevant resolution is recommended for approval by the Members of the Company.
The Board of your Company consists of seven directors as on the date of this report as follows:
Name of Director
Category
Shri. M. R. Subramonian, Managing Director
Executive Directors
Shri. M. R. Krishnan, Executive Director
Shri. M. R Narayanan, Chairman
Non-Executive - Non-Independent Director
Shri. Suresh T. Viswanathan
Shri. Harikrishnan R. Nair
Non-Executive Independent Directors
Ms Suma Sankaran
All the Directors have rich experience and specialized knowledge in various areas of relevance to theCompany. The Company is immensely benefitted by the range of experience and skills that the Directorsbring to the Board. The composition of the Board is as per the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel during the year 2024-25:
Pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Qualificationof Directors) Rules, 2014 and applicable provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement)Regulations, 2015 , following Non-Executive Independent Directors have completed their second term of5 years and their tenure as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company on 23rd September 2024.
1. Shri N Suresh
2. Shri K Manmathan Nair
3. Smt P.K.Anandavally Ammal
Your Board of Directors places on record its appreciation for the vision, guidance and professional advicerendered by the retiring Directors during their 10 year tenure as Non-Executive Independent Directors ofthe Company
Based on the recommendation by the Board and by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Ms SumaSankaran (DIN 10730509) was appointed as the Independent Woman Director for a period of 5 years witheffect from 23rd September 2024, at the 33rd Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received necessary declarations from all the four Independent Directors confirming thatthey meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under the Companies Act, 2013 and under theSEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 with Stock Exchanges.
During the year under review, there has been no change in Key Managerial Personnel of the company.Following persons are the Key Managerial Persons of the Company as recorded by the Board:
1. Shri. M. R. Subramonian - Managing Director
2. Shri. S. Balamurali - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
3. Shri. P. Vinaya Chand - Chief Financial Officer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation17 (1) of the SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, the Company shall have at least one Woman Directoron the Board and accordingly, Ms Suma Sankaran (DIN 10730509) was appointed as Independent Woman Directorwith effect from 24th September 2024 for a period of 5 years, at the 33rd AGM of the Company. She succeeds Smt.P.K Anandavally Ammal as Woman Director who retired having completed 10 years of invaluable service to theCompany. Your Board places on record, appreciation for the vision, guidance and professional advice renderedby Smt P K Anandavally Ammal during her 10 year tenure as Independent and Woman Director of the Company.
Declaration by Independent Director(s) and Re-Appointment, if any:
The Company has four Independent Directors on the Board. The Company has received declaration from eachIndependent Director of the Company under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b)of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on 24th May 2025 that they meet thecriteria of independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and subsequently the samewas placed at the Board Meeting held on 24th May 2025
A declaration by the Managing Director confirming receipt of this declaration from Independent Directors isannexed to this report as Annexure A.
The Company’s Policy on Director’s Appointment and other matters as provided under Section 178(1) and 178 (3)of the Companies Act, 2013 are as under -
The Company has formulated a familiarization programme for its Directors which gives proper guidance intothe history of the Company, its promoters, performance of the Company over the previous years, products andservices dealt with by the Company, its Auditors and the top management.
During the year 2024-25, the Company had conducted a refresher programme for its Independent Directors.The same has been posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://adtechindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Familiarization-Programme-for-Independent-Directors-for-FY-2024-25.pdf
Policy for bringing diversity to the Board includes the following
1. Diversity is ensured through consideration of a number of factors including but not limited to skills, specializationand industry experience. Factors based on the business model and specific needs from time to time are alsoconsidered.
2. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall drive the process for Board appointment and for identifyingand nominating, for approval of the Board, candidates for appointment to the Board.
3. Benefits of experience/knowledge in the areas relevant to the Company continue to influence successionplanning and continue to be the key criteria for the search and nomination of Directors to the Board.
4. Board appointments are purely based on merit, having due regard to for the benefits of diversity on the Board.
The Board had constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee on 14th August 2014 pursuant to theprovisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement)Regulations, 2015.
The Committee had met twice during the financial year on 29th April 2024 and on 14th August 2024. All thecommittee members attended both the meetings.
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as under.
Name of the Members
Shri. Suresh Viswanathan
Chairman
Shri. M. R. Narayanan
Member
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 and 134 (3(e) and Rule 8 (4) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, the
Committee was constituted with the following terms of reference.
- Formulation of criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Directorand recommend to the Board a policy, relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel andother employees.
- Formulation of criteria for evaluation of Directors, Chairman, Managing Director and Executive Director,Board as a whole and various Committees of the Board. Based on the recommendations of the Committee,the said Policy on Nomination and Remuneration and Evaluation of Directors was adopted by the Board.
- Identifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed in Senior Managementpositions in accordance with the criteria laid down.
The Committee has adopted the following criteria for selection of Members on the Board of Directors of the
Company and also the candidates eligible to be appointed in the Senior Management of the Company -
(i) Criteria for Selection of Directors
Before making a recommendation to the Board for appointment of any Director, the Committee shall ensure that
a) The candidate possesses appropriate skills experience and knowledge in one or more fields of managerial/business/ administrative/ legal/ finance qualifications and experience over two decades;
b) The candidate shall be free from any disqualification as provided under Sections 164 and 167 of theCompanies Act, 2013;
c) In the case of appointment of an Independent Director, the candidate meets the conditions of beingindependent as stipulated under Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and DisclosureRequirement) Regulations, 2015.
d) The candidate also complies with the “Fit and Proper” criteria as laid down by the policy of the Company.
(ii) Criteria for Selection of Senior Management Personnel
The term Senior Management shall have the same meaning as provided under the explanation to Section178of the Companies Act, 2013
The Committee shall, before making any recommendation to the Board for appointment, should ensure thatthe candidate has the attributes set forth below
a) The candidate should have a minimum experience of 10 years in any of the areas viz. electronic securityrelated, financial management, legal, sales, marketing, procurement, research, technical operations orsuch other areas which in the opinion of the Committee are relevant for the Company’s business; and
b) The candidate should possess qualities that demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication skills,hard work, commitment and such other attributes which in the opinion of the Committee are in the interestof the Company.
The Committee makes its recommendation to the Board if it finds that a candidate meets the criteria forappointment.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, its Committees and individualDirectors pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. All the Directors have providedinputs to the questionnaire seeking information on criteria such as Board Composition and structure, BoardProcesses and procedures, effectiveness of the Board, etc.
The Board and Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the individual Directorsinter-alia, on the basis of understanding and knowledge of the market in which the Company is operating,ability to appreciate the working of the Company and the challenges it faces, attendance to meetings, extendof participation and involvement in the meetings and ability to convey one’s views and flexibility to work withothers. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the based on the composition of the Committees,effectiveness of the Committee meetings with respect to the terms of reference and conduct of the meetings andthe procedures followed.
Separate meeting of Independent Directors was conducted during the year, to review the performance of the Boardas a whole, performance of Non-Independent Director and Chairman and assess the quality, quantity, and timelinesof flow of information from the Management to the Board of Directors.
The Committee has formulated policies on remuneration of Directors, KMP and other employees, features of thesame are under -
Remuneration of Managing Director and Executive Director:
Committee takes into consideration the performance of the Company, the ability to lead the team, past remuneration,the comparative remuneration profile in the industry subject to the condition that overall remuneration shall bein accordance and within the limits stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013.
Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors:
Remuneration to Non-Executive Director is paid subject to the limits stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013 andbased on level of participation in the affairs of the Company.
Remuneration to Independent Directors is restricted to sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board of Directors.The Company does not at present have a provision of stock options.
Remuneration of Senior Management Personnel and KMP:
The Remuneration of the Senior Management Personnel and KMP shall be in accordance with the Policy of theCompany as is applicable to the employees. Performance of the business/function under his control is alsoconsidered while deciding remuneration.
Details of remuneration paid to Directors and KMP are mentioned elsewhere in this report.
The Audit committee consists of two Non-Executive Independent Directors, one of whom is the Chairman, andthe Managing Director. All the members of the Committee possess accounting or related financial managementexpertise. The Committee had met five times during the financial year 2024-25 on the dates 24th May 2024, 14thAugust 2024, 14th November 2024,11th December 2024 and 14th February 2025 in which meetings, all the memberswere present.
Composition of the Audit Committee is as follows:
Shri. M. R. Subramonian
Dr. Ayyappan M
The terms of reference of Audit committee in accordance with Section 177(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 are as under -
1. The recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the Company;
2. Review and monitor the auditor’s independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process anddiscussions thereon;
3. Examination of the financial statement and the auditor’s report thereon;
4. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties;
5. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
6. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company;
7. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
8. Monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and or debt;
9. Discussion with Internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up thereon;
10. To review the functions of Whistle Blower mechanism;
11. To carry out such other functions as may be referred to it.
There was no situation where the Board has not accepted the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
The Company has in place a Code of Conduct intended to focus the Board and Senior Management on areas ofethical risk, provide guidance to Directors and Senior Management to help them recognize and deal with ethicalissues, provide mechanisms to report unethical conduct.
The Company has also in place a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading for its designated Persons,in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The code advises them on theprocedures to be followed and disclosures to be made, while dealing in shares of the Company and cautioningthem of the consequences of violations. The Code of Conduct for Directors, Senior Management and DesignatedEmployees is placed in the website of the Company. Trading in Shares of the Company has started in BSE Limitedsince listing of equity shares of the Company in BSE Ltd on 19th June 2024.
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee was constituted pursuant to Section 178(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
During the year 2024-25, The Committee met twice during the financial year on 11th December 2024 and on 15thMarch 2025. All the committee members attended the meetings.
The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee comprises of the following directors:
The Company Secretary acts as the secretary of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee.
The terms of reference, powers and scope of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee include:
(i) To look into the redressal of grievances of shareholders, debenture holders and other security holders;
(ii) To investigate complaints relating to allotment of shares, approval of transfer or transmission of shares;
(iii) To consider and resolve the grievances of the security holders of the company including complaints relatedto transfer of shares, non-receipt of balance sheet, non-receipt of declared dividends; and
The Company has a designated email id balamuralis@adtechindia.in for handling investor complaints on whichinvestors can lodge their complaints. The Company has in place an investor grievance redressal policy for theredressal of investor complaints in a timely manner.
Mr. S. Balamurali, Company Secretary is the Compliance Officer of the Company. He reviews the investor complaintson a fortnightly basis to find out whether the grievance has been resolved within the time specified the InvestorGrievance Redressal Policy of the Company.
There are no shares lying in the demat suspense account or in the unclaimed suspense account of the Company dueto which no disclosures are there to be made in this regard.
M/s Mahesh V & CO, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number 019108S) (PRC No 018894),Plot No 21,2nd Floor, Rukmani Nagar, Main Road, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600 100, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany to fill up the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s Mahadev & Co, Chartered Accountants,New No. 23, Old No. 12 ,1st Floor, Murali Street, Mahalingapuram, Chennai, 600 034 (Firm Reg. No 001924S) whoresigned due to continued ill health. M/s Mahesh V and CO, Chartered Accountants will hold office till conclusionof the 34th Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, hasrecommended to the members, the appointment of M/s Mahesh V & Co, Chartered Accountants as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company for a period of five years from the conclusion of 34th AGM, details of which are in thenotice calling the 34th Annual General Meeting.
There has been no frauds reported as per the internal control system prevalent in the company or by the Auditorsduring the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks mentioned in the Auditors Report for the financial year 2024-25.The notes on accounts forming part of financial statements are self-explanatory.
Secretarial Auditor’s Report for the financial year 2024-25 as provided by M/s Sajee & Associates, CompanySecretaries, Sreesankaram, First Floor, TC 83/211-2, Opp. Kaithamukku PO, Athani Lane, Trivandrum, 695 024 isannexed to this report.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks mentioned in the Auditors Report for the financial year 2024-25.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 24th May 2025, based on the recommendation ofthe Audit Committee, after evaluating and considering various factors like experience, competency of the auditteam, efficiency in conduct of Audit and independence, has recommended to the members of the Company,the appointment of M/s Sajee & Associates ,Company Secretaries (CP No 12772) as Secretarial Auditors of theCompany for a term of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 in terms of in terms of the amendedRegulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR,2015) videSEBI Notification dated December 12, 2024 and provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
100 percent of promoter and promoter group shareholdings are in dematerialized mode.
Details of remuneration and other particulars required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act read withrelevant rules are given as Annexure III.
Your Company has always believed in Social Responsibility and has been supporting the cause in a reasonablemanner. The Company had taken up various activities in line with the business and requirements of the societyin the locality in earlier years. The brief outline of the CSR Policy of the Company and the initiatives undertakenby the Company on CSR activities during the earlier years are set out in Annexure E to this report in the formatprescribed in the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The policy is available in the website of the Company.
During the financial year 2024-25, The Committee met once on 15th March 2025in which meeting, all the memberswere present.
The composition and other details of the CSR Committee is detailed here under:
Ms. Suma Sankaran
Pursuant to provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, the Company has to spend an amount of at least 2percent of the average net profits of the Company made during the three immediately preceding financial yearscalculated in accordance with the provisions of Section 198 on CSR activities.
During the year under review, the Company was not required to spend any amount towards CSR as its net profit forimmediately preceding previous year was less than Rs 5 Crores.
The Directors sincerely acknowledge the contribution and support from Customers, Shareholders, Bankers,Vendors, Business Associates and various Government as well as Regulatory Agencies for their valuable support forthe Company’s growth. Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of the contribution by theemployees whose dedication, hard work and commitment enables the Company to sustain growth.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Trivandrum Sd/-
Date: 14th August 2025 M. R. Narayanan