Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Companytogether with Standalone Audited Accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2024.
Particulars
Standalone
Current Year
Previous Year
Sales & Other Income
8317
7849
Profit Before Depreciation & Taxation
(63776)
(6834)
Less : Depreciation
0.00
Less : Current Tax
Less : Mat Tax Credit
Less : Deferred Tax
Profit / ( Loss ) After Taxation
Add: Balance Brought Forward from Previous Year
(5629)
1230
Surplus Available for Appropriation
(6,834)
Appropriations
(69417)
Provision for Standard Assets (As per RBI Act)
(12)
(25)
Provision of Doubtful Assets
Transferred to Reserve Fund
Balance Carried To Balance Sheet
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During the year under review, the Company has made a loss of Rs. -637.76 lakh. Your Directors areidentifying prospective areas and will make appropriate investments that will maximize the revenueof the company in the current Financial Year.
The Company is a Non-Banking Finance Company and is presently engaged in the business ofInvesting and Financing.
In the multi-tier financial system of India, importance of NBFCs in the Indian financial system cannotbe neglected. The Company expects that with a stable and a reformed government at the center,there will be positive growth and further rationalization of capital market, which will lead to moreinvestment, value creation, capitalization and thus the additional wealth for investors and seebetter prospects in near future. Also, with the growing economy there will be more opportunitiesfor financing which will prove beneficial for our company. The Company expects better results innear future in anticipation of the policy reforms combined with the dedication of the highlymotivated team with excellent understanding of the operations along with magnificent customerrelation skills.
In view of strengthening the financial position of the Company and to enhance the reserve base ofthe Company your directors are not recommending any dividend during the financial year.
Since there was no unpaid/unclaimed Dividend declared and paid in previous year, the provisions ofSection 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
The paid-up equity capital as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 2021.29 lakhs. The Company has not issuedshares with differential voting rights nor granted stock options nor sweat equity.
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurredbetween the end of the financial year and the date of this report
The Company has not transferred any fund to reserves during the financial year 2023-24.
Your Company is committed to provide and promote safe, healthy and congenial atmosphereirrespective of gender, caste, creed or social class of the employees. No cases have been files underthe Act as the Company is keeping the working environment healthy.
The Provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Corporate Social Responsibilityare not applicable to the company.
Although the company has long been following the principle of risk minimization as is the norm inevery industry, it has now become a compulsion. The Board members were informed about riskassessment and after which the Board formally adopted and implemented the necessary steps formonitoring the risk management plan for the company.
11. AUDITORS:
At the Annual General Meeting held on September 26, 2023, the Members approved re¬appointment of M/s. R. K. Kankaria & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 321093E),Kolkata, as Statutory Auditors of the Company upon completion for a second term of 5 (five)consecutive years from the conclusion of that Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of theAnnual General Meeting to be held in year 2028. The requirement to place the matter relating toappointment of auditors for ratification by Members at every Annual General Meeting has beendone away by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 with effect from May 7, 2018. Accordingly, noresolution is being proposed for ratification of appointment of statutory auditors at the ensuingAGM.
The statutory auditor's report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarksor disclaimer.
As required under section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has obtained asecretarial audit report.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the company has appointedM/s. Kirti Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (C.P. No. 26705 & MembershipNumber A41645) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit reportfor the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 is annexed herewith as "Annexure - A" to this report.
Director Mr. Pradeep Kumar Daga (DIN: 00080515), who retires by rotation and being eligible, offershimself for re-appointment.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors are well experienced business leaders.Their vast experience shall greatly benefit the Company. Further, they possess integrity and relevantproficiency which will bring tremendous value to the Board and to the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Companyas on 31.03.2024 are Mr. Utpal Dey (DIN: 06931935), Managing Director, Mr. Vijay Kumar Ojha,Chief Financial Officer cum Whole Time Director (DIN: 09281082) and Mr. Yogesh Sharma, CompanySecretary.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchange and requirements under the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Report on Corporate Governance together with Statutory Auditors view andmanagement discussion & analysis report regarding compliance of the SEBI code of CorporateGovernance is annexed herewith.
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended.
The company has not given any loans or guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 ofthe Companies Act, 2013. The details of the investments made by company are given in the notes tothe financial statements.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal controlsystem in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policiesat all locations of the Company. Based on the report of internal audit function, process ownersundertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls.Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon arepresented to the Audit Committee of the Board and to maintain its objectivity and independence,the Audit Committee reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and & to the Board Chairman& Managing Director.
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding conservation of energyand technology absorption, are not applicable.
Further there were no foreign exchange inflow or outgo during the period under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance,the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Stakeholders Relation,
Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carriedout has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed apolicy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. TheRemuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors. During the year 7(Seven) Board Meetings, 4 (Four) Audit Committee Meetings, 5 (five) Nomination & RemunerationCommittee Meetings and 2 (Two) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee Meetings were convenedand held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gapbetween the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
A Related Party Policy has been devised by the Board of Directors for determining the materiality oftransactions with related parties and dealings with them. The said policy may be referred to at thewebsite of the Company http://www.thiraniproiects.com/. The Audit Committee reviews allrelated party transactions quarterly. Necessary approval of the Audit Committee and the Board ofDirectors were taken wherever required.
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean & safe environment. Sinceyour company is a Non-Banking financial company so the question of environment pollution doesnot arise.
However, the company ensures safety of all concerned, compliances environmental regulations andprevention of natural resources.
Pursuant to the requirement of clause (c) of sub-section (1) and sub section (5) of section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013 ('the Act') and based on the representations received from the operatingmanagement, the Directors hereby confirm that:
i. In preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followedalong with proper explanation relating to material departures.
ii. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and have applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit andloss of the Company for that period.
iii. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on going concern basis.
v. The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
vi. The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
The Company does not have any subsidiary, hence the compliance of provisions of section 129(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable.
The Board of Directors has a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board andall employees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The Code has beenposted on the Company's website. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conductwhich is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their businessand in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and indealing with stakeholders.
The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a givensituation and the reporting structure. All the Board Members and the Senior ManagementPersonnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriatetraining in this regard.
The policy regulates all transactions between the company and its related parties. The policy isavailable on the website of the company (http://www.thiraniprojects.com/ download/code ofconduct/policy-of-related-party-transaction.pdf)
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact thegoing concern status of the Company and its future operations.
The Company has a vigil mechanism to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. Instaying true to our values of Strength, Performance and Passion and in line with our vision of beingone of the most respected companies in India, the Company is committed to the high standards ofCorporate Governance and stakeholder responsibility.
The vigil mechanism ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concernsand also that no discrimination will be meted out to any person for a genuinely raised concern. TheChairman of Audit and Chairman of the Board looks into the complaints raised.
The Company has a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulatetrading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requirespre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Companyshares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished pricesensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window isclosed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board Directors and thedesignated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013,the Annual Return as on March 31, 2024 is available at the website of the Companywww.thiraniprojects.com
Human Capital is an important asset for the Company and the Company has taken and shallcontinue to take adequate steps towards education and enrichment of the human capital. YourDirectors place on record the sense of appreciation for the valuable contribution made by the staffmembers of the company and hope that their continued support will help in achieving the goals ofthe Company. None of the employees of the company are in receipt of remuneration in excess ofthe limit prescribed under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of theCompanies (appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014.
All the documents as required under the Act, has been properly kept at the registered office of theCompany.
The Company confirms that it has not defaulted in paying the Annual Listing Fees for the financialyear 2023-24 to the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limitedwhere the shares of the Company are listed.
Further, The Company has applied to The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) for voluntary delistingof equity shares and the same is under process by the Department.
Your Company's equity shares are available for dematerialization through National SecuritiesDepository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. As of March 31, 2024, 99.99% ofthe equity shares of your Company were held in demat form.
The Company is in compliance with the relevant provisions of Secretarial Standards on Meetings ofthe Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India and approved by the Central Government.
The Board wishes to place on record their gratitude for the co-operation and assistance receivedfrom all those who contributed by some means or other for the performance of the company andexpect the same in the future.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Kolkata Managing Director cum CEO Whole Time Director cum CFO
(DIN:06931935) (DIN :09281082)