The Directors of your Company is presenting this 16 Annual Report on the working of your Companytogether with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025 andAuditors' Report thereon.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The Company's financial performance, for the year ended 31st March, 2025 is summarizedbelow:
(In lakhs)
Particulars
Year ended 31st March,
2025
2024
Turnover
13,932.39
10,188.55
Other Income
304.93
910.30
Total Income
14,237.32
11,098.85
Total Expense
11,856.68
9,486.63
Profit / (Loss) before taxation
2,380.18
1,612.22
Prior Period Items
(0.00)
(63.15)
Profit before extraordinary items and
2,380.63
1,549.07
tax
Less: Tax Expense
Current Tax
600.26
375.36
Deferred Tax
(2.09)
(11.93)
Preference Share Dividend
-
Profit / (Loss) after tax
1,782.46
1,185.64
Earnings/ (Loss) Per Equity Share
14.28
9.88
The highlights of the Company's performance for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 are asunder: -
1. Revenue from Operations increased from Rs. 10,188.55 lacs to Rs. 13,932.39 lacs during the yearended on 31st March, 2025.
2. Your Company net profit has increased from Rs. 1185.64 lacs to Rs. 1782.46 lacs during theyear ended on 31st March,2025.
3. The Board of Directors is pleased to report that the performance of the Company during thefinancial year has been commendable. Despite a dynamic and competitive environment in theoutdoor advertising industry, the Company has maintained a strong presence in key markets and
achieved notable growth in both revenues and client acquisitions. Strategic investments in high-visibility locations, adoption of digital OOH (Out-of-Home) solutions, and long-term partnershipswith reputed brands have significantly strengthened our market position.
We are optimistic about the future and firmly believe that the Company is well-positioned tocapitalize on the growing demand for impactful and innovative advertising solutions. Withincreased urban development, rising consumer engagement with OOH media, and a shift towarddigital formats, the sector presents tremendous opportunities. The Company will continue to focuson expanding its footprint, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering value to clients andstakeholders. We thank our shareholders for their continued trust and look forward to a period ofsustained growth and success.
2. THE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Our Company operates in the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising industry, providing high-visibilityadvertising solutions across prime public locations such as billboards, bus shelters, metro stations,airports, and highways. The business model revolves around acquiring advertising rights fromgovernment bodies and private owners, which are then monetized by leasing the space to brandsand media agencies. Revenue is primarily generated through rental income from short-term andlong-term advertising campaigns. We cater to a wide range of industries including FMCG, real estate,automotive, telecom, and government sectors. In recent years, the Company has also begunintegrating Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) media, enabling dynamic, tech-enabled advertisingsolutions. With a scalable asset-light approach, strong client relationships, and growing demand foroutdoor visibility, the business remains well-positioned for sustained growth and profitability.
3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO)
The Board is pleased to inform the shareholders that the Company has made significant progresstoward raising capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). During the year, the Company filed itsDraft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and thesame is approved. This development marks a key milestone in the Company's growth journey andunderscores our commitment to transparency, sound corporate governance, and long-term valuecreation for stakeholders. The proposed IPO aims to raise funds to support investments in technology,capital expenditure, working capital requirements, and other general corporate purposes. TheCompany remains committed to keeping all stakeholders informed of material developments as theprocess advances.
4. DIVIDEND
Your Company intends for long-term expansion plan thereby no dividend has been recommendedby the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
5. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND
There are no amounts required to be transferred by the Company to the Investor Education andProtection Fund in accordance with the provisions under section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013and the rules made there under.
6. AMOUNTS CARRY TO ANY RESERVES
The Company did not make any transfer to the reserves during the financial year ended on 31stMarch, 2025.
7. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY OCCURRED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
During the financial year under review and up to the date of this report, there have been no materialchanges and commitments that have occurred which would affect the financial position of theCompany. The financial statements have been prepared based on the existing operations andfinancial structure prevailing as of the reporting date.
However, the Board of Directors wishes to inform the shareholders that the Company is activelyprogressing toward raising capital through an SME Initial Public Offering (IPO). In this regard, theDraft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) has been duly filed with and approved by the Securities andExchange Board of India (SEBI). This is a significant milestone in the Company's growth journey andreflects our strategic intent to access capital markets for funding future expansion and strengtheningour operational capabilities.
In light of this development, certain financial and corporate decisions may be undertaken goingforward, including but not limited to, investment in technology, expansion of business operations,working capital augmentation, and other general corporate purposes as outlined in the DRHP. Thesedecisions may have a material impact on the financial position of the Company in subsequent periods.The Board assures all stakeholders that such actions will be carried out in full compliance withapplicable regulatory frameworks, and any financial implications will be duly reflected in the booksof accounts and disclosed in accordance with statutory requirements.
8. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTSOR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONSIN FUTURE
There being no any significant and material orders passed by the regulators, courts or tribunalsagainst the company during financial year 2024-25, impacting the going concern status andcompany's operations in future.
9. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earningsand outgo stipulated under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 (3) ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rule, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure-A.
10. STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENTPOLICY OF THE COMPANY
The Board of Directors has remained proactive in closely monitoring market trends, regulatorydevelopments, and government policies relevant to the Company's business operations. Thisapproach enables the Company to anticipate potential challenges and mitigate emerging risks in atimely manner. By staying well-informed and responsive to external developments, the Board
ensures that the Company is better positioned to navigate uncertainties and protect its long-terminterests. The Company remains fully committed to maintaining a robust and dynamic riskmanagement framework that is aligned with its strategic goals and compliant with all applicableregulatory requirements, thereby safeguarding the interests of its shareholders and otherstakeholders. The Risk management policy can be accesses on the Company's Website at the link:
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11. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON CORPORATESOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company's CSR activities are primarily done through NGO's. The CSR Committee of the Boardof Directors has been formed comprising of three directors with Chairman being IndependentDirector. CSR Committee has framed and formulated a CSR Policy indicating the activities to beundertaken by the Company, in accordance with schedule VII of the Act and the Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 issued under the Act. The same has also beenapproved and reviewed from time to time by the Board. The updated CSR policy is available at thewebsite of the Company at https://www.thecrayonsnetwork.com. The Annual Report FY 2024-25 onCSR Activities, as stipulated under the Act forms an Integral part of this Report and is appended asAnnexure-B.
12. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OFTHE COMPANIES ACT,2013
Your Company has made Investment, Guarantee or given any Loans under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013. Further, if any loans, guarantees and investments are made by the Companyotherwise of the provision of Section 186 of the Act, the same is properly disclosed in notes of theFinancial Statements.
13. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN (WEBSITE):
The Annual Return as required under sub-section (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('theAct') in form MGT-7 is made available on the website of the Company and can be accessed athttps://www.cashurdrive.com/ under the investor column.
14. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TOIN SECTION 188
Your Company has conducted transactions with related parties in the ordinary course of business.All such transactions, as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013, have been carriedout on an arm's length basis. However, certain transactions that were not executed at arm's lengthpricing have been disclosed in Form AOC-2. The detailed disclosures of related party transactionsare provided in the accompanying financial statements. In compliance with the provisions of Section134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, Form AOC-2 is annexed hereto as Annexure-C.
15. EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSEREMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS IN THEIR REPORTS
The observations made by the auditors in their report are self-explanatory and, in the opinion of theBoard of Directors, do not necessitate any further explanation or comment. The Auditor's Report isfree from any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks. However, the auditors havehighlighted certain matters that require the management's attention, which have been duly notedin the audit report. The management has acknowledged these points, and the Board has reviewedand is overseeing the implementation of appropriate corrective measures.
16. EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, PRESERVATIONS ORADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY INTHEIR REPORTS
The provisions relating to submission of Secretarial Audit Report is not applicable to the Company.Hence need not to report.
17. DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED OR RESIGNED DURING THEYEAR
As on 31st March, 2025, there are 5 (Five) Directors in your Company. The detail is as under:
S.No.
Name
DIN/PAN
Category
Designation
1.
Raghu Khanna
02496328
Executive
Managing Director & Chairman
2.
Parveen K Khanna
02630636
Whole time Director
3.
Bhupinder Kumar Khanna
08709872
Non-Executive
Director
4.
Alok Nigam
02973269
Independent Director
5.
Vivek Deorao Talmale
10791763
None of the directors are disqualification under section 164 of Companies Act, 2013.
The Board of Directors proposed a change in the designation of Mr. Raghu Khanna to ManagingDirector and Mr. Parveen K. Khanna to Whole-Time Director, subject to the approval of themembers. The proposal was placed before the shareholders at the Extra Ordinary General Meetingheld on 06th April 2024, and the members duly accorded their consent for the change indesignation of both Directors.
During the year under review, Mr. Alok Nigam and Mr. Vivek Deorao Talmale were appointed asNon-Executive Independent Directors, thereby strengthening the governance framework of theCompany.
Further, in terms of the appointment of Key Managerial Personnel:
• Mr. Rajat Singhal was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company witheffect from 18th February 2025.
• Ms. Shefali Kesarwani was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company with effectfrom 16th November 2024.
These appointments are expected to further enhance the leadership and compliance framework ofthe Company.
18. POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has framed a policy for selection and appointment ofDirectors including determining qualifications and independence of a Director, Key ManagerialPersonnel (KMP), Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration as part of its charter andother matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. Pursuant to Section 134(3)of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company which laysdown the criteria for determining qualifications, competencies, positive attributes and independencefor appointment of Directors and policies of the Company relating to remuneration of Directors,KMP and Senior Management Personnel is available under investor relations section on theCompany's website and also attached as Annexure-D. Further, the Company also has a BoardDiversity Policy to assure that the Board is fully diversified and comprises of an ideal combination ofExecutive and Non-Executive Directors, including Independent Directors, with diverse backgrounds.
19. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an adequate internal financial control and risk mitigation, which are constantlyassessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating procedures commensurate with itssize and the nature of its business. During the year, no reportable weakness in the operations andaccounting were observed and your company has adequate internal financial control with referenceto its financial statements.
20. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Details of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn, as required under the provisionsof Section 197 of the Act, read with Rules 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed to this Report as Annexure-E.
The ratio of remuneration of each Director and Key Managerial Personnel to the median ofemployees' remuneration, the percentage increase in remuneration, as required under the provisionsof Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report as Annexure-E.
Further, there are no employees posted and working outside India and drawing salary in excess ofthe prescribed limits under the above Rules and accordingly, the statement included in this Reportdoes not contain the particulars of employees who are posted and working outside India.
21. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Company is followed applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2 as issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) relating to "Meetings of the Board of Directors" and"General Meetings" respectively, during the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024.
22. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY / JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATES COMPANIES
Your Company have not any Subsidiary / Joint Venture or Associates Company during the year2024-25. Also, during the year under review and till the date of report, the Company has not acquiredor formed any new subsidiary, associate or joint venture.
23. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your Company have not any Subsidiaries / Joint Venture or Associates Company during the financialyear 2024-25 therefore the requirement of preparing Consolidated Financial Statements as requiredunder Sub-Section (3) of Section 129 of Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable on your company.
24. DETAILS OF REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR THE REPORT
Your Company has not revised its Financial Statement or Report of Director after its finalization.Therefore, your company has not required any approval from the tribunal. And there is no any suchkind of revision in the current year also.
25. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has established a vigil mechanism, through a Whistle Blower Policy, where Directorsand employees can voice their genuine concerns or grievances about any unethical or unacceptablebusiness practice. A whistle-blowing mechanism not only helps the Company in detection of fraud,but is also used as a corporate governance tool leading to prevention and deterrence of misconduct.
It provides direct excess to the employees of the Company to approach the Compliance Officer orthe Chairman of the Audit Committee, where necessary. The Company ensures that genuine Whistle
Blowers are accorded complete protection from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization.
The Whistle Blower policy can be accesses on the Company's Website at the link:https://fi rebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/financial-data-
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26. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Your Company has constituted the Audit Committee according to section 177 of the Companies Act,2013 and the rules made there under.
27. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE OF CODEOF CONDUCT
The Company received declarations from Independent Directors in accordance with Section 149(7)of the Companies Act, 2013, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid out in sub-section(6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.
28. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under,your company is not required Secretarial Audit, So, as prescribed provisions of this Section are notapplicable on your company.
29. REPORTING ON FRAUD
During the financial year under review, there was no instance of fraud are noticed by the StatutoryAuditors in the Company which is reportable to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors or furtherreportable to the Central Government.
30. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s Khurana Sharma and Co., Chartered Accountant (F. R. No. 010920N), having address as 1299,Sector 15 B, Chandigarh 160015, has been appointed as statutory auditors of the Company in theAnnual General Meeting held on 30.09.2022 for the period of five years until the conclusion ofAnnual General Meeting to be held in 2027.
Pursuant to the amendment to section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 effective from 7th May, 2018,ratification by the shareholders every year for appointment of Statutory Auditors is no longerrequired.
31. DEPOSITS
Your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits covered under Chapter V of theCompanies Act,2013 during the financial year 2023-24. Therefore, the details in regard to depositsneed not required. Your company does not have any deposits which are in contradiction of ChapterV of the Act.
32. DISCLOSURES UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees.There exist at the group level an Internal Complaint Committee ('ICC') constituted under The SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Thecompany is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and employees are made aware about theconsequences of such acts and about the constitution of ICC. During the year under review, nocomplaints were filed with the Committee under the provisions of the said Act in relation to theworkplace/s of the Company. Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy can be accesses on theCompany's Website at the link: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/financial-data-9ad4b.appspot.com/o/newPolicv%2Fprevention%20of%20sexual.pdf?alt=media&token=aaa77338-8671 -43f5-94da-acf851390e59
Your Company has not received any complaints on sexual harassment during the financial year 2023¬24.
33. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MEETINGS
The Board of Directors duly met 21 times during the financial year 2024-25:
S.
No.
Date ofmeeting(DD/MM/YYYY)
Total Number ofdirectors as on thedate of meeting
Attendance
Number of directorsattended
% of attendance
1
08/04/2024
3
100.00
2
20/05/2024
28/05/2024
4
14/06/2024
5
20/06/2024
6
17/07/2024
7
18/07/2024
8
30/07/2024
9
02/09/2024
10
25/09/2024
11
28/10/2024
12
05/11/2024
60.00
13
07/11/2024
14
08/11/2024
15
18/11/2024
16
28/11/2024
17
16/12/2024
18
15/01/2025
19
21/01/2025
20
18/02/2025
21
05/03/2025
During the year there are 9 General Meetings of the shareholders, as per below detail
Type of meeting
Date of meeting(DD/MM/YYYY)
Total Number ofMembers entitledto attend meeting
Number ofmembersattended
% of totalshareholding
Extraordinary General Meeting
06/04/2024
100
Annual General Meeting
24/09/2024
16/05/2024
16/07/2024
18/10/2024
20/12/2024
23/07/2024
27/11/2024
30/04/2024
34. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, withrespect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 theapplicable accounting standards have been followed by the company along with properexplanation relating to material departure.
2. 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 ofthe state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 and of the Profit of the Company forthat financial year ended on 31st March,2025.
3. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding theAssets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
4. The Directors' have prepared the annual accounts of the Company for the financialyear ended 31st March, 2025 on "a going concern" basis.
5 That the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
35. CODE FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
Your Company has in place a Code for Prohibition of Insider Trading, under the Securities andExchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, which lays down theprocess of trading in securities of the Company by the employees, designated persons andconnected persons and to regulate, monitor and report trading by such employees and connectedpersons of the Company either on his/her own behalf or on behalf of any other person, on the basisof unpublished price sensitive information. The Company reviews the policy on need basis. The Codefor Prohibition of Insider Trading is available on the website of the Company at the link:https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/financial-data-
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36. DETAILS OF APPLICATION/ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCYAND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
Neither any application was made nor any proceeding pending against your Company under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the financial year ended on 31st March,2024.
37. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OFONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THEBANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF.
Your Company has not done any One Time Settlement (OTS) with any Banks or Financial Institutions
or with any other lenders during the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025. Hence no disclosureis required under this clause.
38. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, Industrial relations throughout the year continued remained verycordial and satisfactory. Additional efforts are continued to be implemented with a view to obtaincommitment and loyalty towards the organization.
39. MATERIAL EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE CLOSURE OF FINANCIAL YEAR BUT BEFORESIGNING OF BOARD REPORT
Some of the material events occurred after the closure of Financial Year but before signing of thisBoard Report
• Constitution of Audit Committee, NRC, Stakeholder Relationship Committee & CSRCommittee
• Appointment of Independent Directors, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
• Filling of Draft Red herring prospectus to NSE Merge.
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors would like to express their appreciation for the assistance and co-operation receivedfrom Company's Bankers, Financial Institutions, Vendors, Shareholders and other agencies andassociates of the Company. They also place on record their appreciation for the contribution andefforts made by the employees at all levels to the Operation of the Company.
For and on behalf of the BoardCASH UR DRIVE MARKETING LIMITED
For Cash ur Drive Marketing Limited
(Raghu Khanna) (Parveen K Khanna)
Managing Director Whole Time Director
DIN:02496328 DIN:02630636
Address: S-418, Third Floor, Greater Kailash-2, Address: 3010, Sector 28-D
Greater Kailash, South Delhi, Delhi-110048 Chandigarh-160002
Date: 28/06/2025Place: Chandigarh