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To,
Dear Members,
Continental Controls Limited
Your Directors present the 30 th Annual Report of the Company along with the Standalone
Audited Financial Statements of Continental Controls limited for the Financial Year ended
on 31 st March, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs in Thousand)
| Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
| Income from operation |
- |
- |
| Other Income |
1880.72 |
844.58 |
| Total Income |
1880.72 |
844.58 |
| Total Expenses |
1,115.47 |
4744.75 |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
765.25 |
(3900.17) |
| Tax expenses |
76.42 |
(815.14) |
| Profit / (Loss) for the period |
688.83 |
(3,085.03) |
| Other Comprehensive Income |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
688.83 |
(3,085.03) |
COMPANY PERFORMANCE
During the financial year 2024-2025, total revenue of the Company on standalone basis
is Rs. 1,880.72 as against Rs. 844.52 in the previous year. Profit before Tax of Rs.765.25
as against loss before tax of Rs.3,900.17 in the previous year, Profit after Tax of Rs.
688.83 as against loss after tax of Rs. 3,085.03 in the previous year.
**The figures mentioned above are in thousands.
Authorised share capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs 9,15,00,000 (Rupees Nine Crore
fifteen Lakhs ) divided into 9,150,000 equity shares of Rs 10/- each. During the year
under review, there was no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company
Paid up share capital
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares. The paid up equity
share capital as on 31st March, 2025 was Rs 6,14,62,560 /- (Rupees Six Crore Fourteen lakh
sixty two thousand five hundred and sixty) divided into 61,46,256 equity shares of Rs 10/-
each.
DIVIDEND
As the Company has not made adequate profits during the year, the Directors of your
Company do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Reserves & Surplus
As at 31st March, 2025 Reserves and Surplus amounted to Rs. (40,167.90) as compared to
Rs. (40,856.73) of previous year. The said scenario is due to inadequate profitability
during the year under review.
Short Term Borrowings
As at 31st March 2025 Short Term Borrowings Rs. 383.50 in the current financial year as
compared are nil during the previous year.
**The figures mentioned under the Financial Information are in thousands
TRANSFER OF RESERVES
The closing balance of the retained earnings of the Company for Financial Year 2024-
2025, after all appropriation and adjustments was Rs. (55,535.64) Thousands. The Company
has not transferred any amount to the reserves for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company did not accept any deposit within the
meaning of sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
LISTING OF SHARES
Your Company's shares are listed on BSE Limited, Phiroze JeeJeebhoy Towers, Dalal
Street, Mumbai - 400 001, Maharashtra, India
HOLDING/SUBSIDIARIES/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company did not have a holding/subsidiary/associate company during the year under
review.
DETAILS OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT
VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the Financial Year 2024-25, no company ceased to be a subsidiary of the company
and your company does not have any subsidiary company or joint ventures.
Board of Directors
The Board of the Company comprises an optimum combination of executive, non-executive
and independent directors, including woman director. The Board provides strategic guidance
and direction to the Company in achieving its business objectives and protecting the
interest of the stakeholders.
The Company's Board comprises of the following Directors:
| Name of Directors |
Designation |
| Mr. Haresh S. Thakker** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Ms. Keta Poojara*** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Mr. Samir Thakkar* |
Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director |
| Mr. Pradeep Gaglani* |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Mr. Kanaiyalal Thakker* |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Mr. Navinchandra Thakkar* |
Executive Director |
| Mr. Amit Thakkar**** |
Executive Director |
| Ms. Chetna Gupta***** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Ms. Khusbu Agrawal***** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Mr. Abhay Kumar Sethia***** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Mr. Rajnish Kumar Pandey****** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
| Ms. Lucy Maqbul Massey****** |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
*Resigned wef 29 th January, 2025 ** Resigned wef 31 st January, 2025
*** Resigned wef 05 th February, 2025 **** Resigned wef 12 th April, 2025
*****Appointed wef 05 th February, 2025 ****** Appointed wef 12 th April, 2025
| Mr. Navinchandra Thakkar |
- Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 00251210 upto
29.01.2025 |
| Mr. Samir Thakkar |
- Non-Executive Director (DIN: 02466774 upto 29.01.2025) |
| Mr. Amit Thakkar |
- Chief Financial Officer & Whole Time Director (DIN:
00251194 upto 12.04.2025) |
| Mr. Pradeep Gaglani |
- Independent Director (DIN: 00839845 upto 29.01.2025) |
| Mr. Haresh S. Thakker |
- Independent Director (DIN: 02446743 upto 31.01.2025) |
| Mr. Kanaiyalal Thakker |
- Independent Director (DIN: 02410950 upto 29.01.2025) |
| Ms. Keta Poojara |
- Independent Director (DIN: 06963370 upto 05.02.2025) |
| Mr. Rajnish Kumar Pandey |
- Whole time Director (DIN: 01096119 w.e.f. 12.04.2025) |
| Ms. Lucy Maqbul Massey |
- Non-Executive Director (DIN: 09424796 w.e.f. 12.04.2025) |
| Mr Abhay Kumar Sethia |
- Independent Director (DIN: 9721583 w.e.f. 05.02.2025) |
| Ms Chetna Gupta |
- Independent Director (DIN: 02212440 w.e.f. 05.02.2025) |
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL WHO WERE APPOINTED OR HAVE
RESIGNED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024- 25
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Rajnish Kumar Pandey (DIN: 01096119) Director of the
Company, are liable to retire by rotation at the 30 th Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The brief resume/details about Mr. Rajnish
Kumar Pandey (DIN: 01096119) is given in the Notice of the ensuing AGM sent to the
shareholders along with the Annual Report.
Following are the changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company for
the financial year 2024-25:
Mr. Navinchandra Thakkar, Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 00251210) , Mr. Samir
Thakkar, NonExecutive Director (DIN: 02466774), Mr. Pradeep Gaglani, Independent Director
(DIN: 00839845), Mr. Kanaiyalal Thakker, Independent Director (DIN: 02410950) has resigned
with effect from January 29, 2025.
Mr. Haresh S. Thakker, Independent Director (DIN: 02446743 )has resigned with effect
from January 31, 2025.
Ms. Keta Poojara, Independent Director (DIN: 06963370 has resigned with effect from
February 5, 2025.
Mr. Amit Thakkar, Chief Financial Officer & Whole Time Director (DIN: 00251194) has
resigned with effect from April 12,2025
Mr. Rajnish Kumar Pandey, Executive Whole time Director (DIN: 01096119) and Ms. Lucy
Maqbul Massey, Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director (DIN: 09424796 has been appointed
with effect from April 12,2025
Mr Abhay Kumar Sethia, Independent Director (DIN: 9721583), Ms Chetna Gupta,
Independent Director (DIN: 02212440), Ms Khusbu Agrawal , Independent Director (DIN:
09847254) has been appointed with effect from February 5, 2025.
None of the Directors of the company are disqualified for being Directors as specified
under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Ms. Megha Yatin Raut appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with
effect from April 12,2025.
Ms. Juhi Balani, Company Secretary, resigned from the post of the Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from October 5, 2024 and Ms. Anushree
Tekriwal was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company with effect from January 3,
2025.
Ms. Anushree Tekriwal, Company Secretary, resigned from the post of the Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from August 6, 2025 and Ms.
Jyoti Darade appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company with effect from August 7,
2025.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each Independent Director under
Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that they meet the criteria of independence
laid down in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 along with a declaration received
pursuant to sub rule (3) of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014. They have also furnished the declaration pursuant to Regulation
25(8) of the Listing Regulations affirming compliance to the criteria of Independence as
provided under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors
have individually confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstances or situation,
which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external
influence. Based on the declarations and confirmations of the Independent Directors and
after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same, the Board of Directors
recorded their opinion that all the Independent Directors are independent of the
Management and have fulfilled all the conditions as specified under the governing
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations. The performance
evaluation of non-independent directors and the board as a whole and Chairman of the Board
was also carried out by the Independent Directors of the Company.
STATEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors of the Company are of the opinion that all the Independent
Directors of the Company including new appointment possesses highest standard of
integrity, relevant expertise and experience required to best serve the interest of the
Company.
BOARD MEETINGS HELD DURING THE YEAR
During the year, Six (6) meetings of the Board of Directors were held i.e. on 30th May
2024,14th August, 2024,18th October, 2024, 3 rd Januray, 2025, 17th January, 2025 and 5 th
February, 2025. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed
under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 along with circulars and
regulations issued under as amended from time to time in this regard.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board currently has Three (3) mandatory committees under the Companies Act, 2013
and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 namely:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Audit Committee oversees the financial reporting process, reviews the quarterly and
annual financial statements, evaluates internal financial controls and risk management
systems, considers reports of the internal and statutory auditors, and monitors the
implementation of audit recommendations. The Committee also reviews related party
transactions and ensures compliance with applicable law. During the period under report, 4
meetings of the Audit Committee were held on 30th May 2024, 14 th August, 2024,18 th
October, 2024, 17 th January, 2025. The Audit Committee was re-constituted at the Board
meeting held on February 5, 2025.
As on 31st March 2025, the composition of the Audit Committee was as follows
| Name of the Members |
Category |
Designation |
| Ms. Chetna Gupta |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Chairperson |
| Ms. Khusbu Agrawal |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
| Mr. Abhay Kumar Sethia |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
Due to change in constitution of Board of Directors, the committee was reconstituted on
April 12, 2025 and subsequently on September 05, 2025.
As on date the Audit committee consists of:
| Name of the Members |
Category |
Designation |
| Mr. Abhay Kumar Sethia |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Chairperson |
| Ms. Khusbu Agrawal |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
| Mr. Rajnish Pandey |
Executive Non-Independent Director |
Member |
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. The Committee is entrusted with the responsibility, inter alia, of
identifying persons qualified to become Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and members of
Senior Management, formulating criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and independence of Directors, recommending a policy relating to the
remuneration of Directors, KMPs and Senior Management, carrying out performance evaluation
of the Board and its Committees, devising a policy on Board diversity and overseeing
succession planning. During the period under report, 2 meetings of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee were held on January 3, 2025, 5 th February, 2025, The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee was re-constituted at the Board meeting held on
February 5, 2025.
As on 31st March 2025, the composition of the NRC are as follows:
| Name of the Members |
Category |
Designation |
| Ms. Chetna Gupta |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Chairperson |
| Ms. Khusbu Agrawal |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
| Mr. Abhay Kumar Sethia |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
As on date, the composition of the NRC are as follows
| Name of the Members |
Category |
Designation |
| Ms. Khusbu Agrawal |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Chairperson |
| Ms. Chetna Gupta |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
| Ms. Lucy Massey |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Company believes that its members are amongst its most important stakeholder.The
Stakeholder Relationship Committee was re-constituted at the Board meeting held on
February 5, 2025. During the period under report, one Stakeholder Relationship Committee
meeting was held on 5 th February, 2025
As on 31st March 2025, the composition of the SRC was as follows:
| Name of the Members |
Category |
Designation |
| Ms. Chetna Gupta |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Chairperson |
| Ms. Khusbu Agrawal |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
| Mr. Abhay Kumar Sethia |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
As on date the Stakeholder Relationship Committee consists of:
| Name of the Members |
Category |
Designation |
| Ms. Lucy Massey |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Chairperson |
| Mr. Abhay Kumar Sethia |
Independent, Non -Executive Director |
Member |
| Mr. Rajnish Pandey |
Executive Non-Independent Director |
Member |
In compliance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Act and Rule 8(4) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, that of individual Directors and as also Committees of the Board.
Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees and
Individual Directors and Chairperson. The evaluation process inter alia considers
attendance of Directors at Board and committee meetings, acquaintance with business,
communicating inter se board members, effective participation, domain knowledge,
compliance with code of conduct, vision and strategy, etc., which is in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations and guidelines. The performance of each Committee was
evaluated by the Board, based on the report of evaluation received from respective Board
Committees.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was also carried out by the
entire Board, excluding the Director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the
Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors at
their separate meeting. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the
evaluation process.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and on the recommendation of
the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board has adopted the Nomination &
Remuneration Policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management
including Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and their remuneration.
CERTIFICATE FROM PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARIES
The Company hereby confirms that none of its directors have been debarred or
disqualified from appointment or continuation as directors by the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), or any other statutory
authority. A certificate to this effect has been obtained from Ms. Neha Poddar, Practicing
Company Secretary, and is included as part of this report as Annexure III.
The Board is comprised of highly experienced individuals of esteemed repute, exhibiting
a diverse and balanced mix of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, with a majority of
Independent Directors
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (LODR), the Company
has put in place a Familiarization Programme for the Independent Directors 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..
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion and
Analysis Report forms part of the Board's Report is annexed herewith as 'Annexure VII'
The Company is a listed entity; however, in terms of Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the provisions of
Corporate Governance are not applicable to the Company as it has a paid-up equity share
capital of ?6.50 crore and a net worth not exceeding ?25 crore as on the last day of the
previous financial year. Therefore, a separate Corporate Governance Report required as per
Regulation 34 (3) read with Para C of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations has not been
included in this Annual Report. The Company continues to adhere to good corporate
practices and applicable statutory requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability
in its operations and disclosures.The Company is committed to maintain the highest
standards of Corporate Governance and adheres to the Corporate Governance requirements set
out by the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory
modification(s) or reenactments) for the time being in force), the Board of Directors of
your Company confirm that;
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31 st March, 2025, the
applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the
Act, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
ii. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31 st March, 2025 and of the
profits of the Company for the year 1 st April, 2024 to 31 st March, 2025.
iii. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;
v. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating
effectively; and.
vi. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Code of Conduct
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a 'Code of Conduct and Business
Ethics' (Code) for all Board members, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
Personnel. All the members of the Board and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed the
compliance of the same. A copy of the Code is available on the website of the Company viz.
continentalcontrol.in
The members of the board and senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with
the Code of Conduct applicable to them during the year ended March 31, 2025. The annual
report of the Company contains a certificate by the Whole Time Director, on the compliance
declarations received from Independent Directors, Non-executive Directors and Senior
Management is annexed herewith as Annexure -IV form parts of the Board's Report
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company complies with all applicable secretarial standards.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Members of the Company, at the Annual General Meeting held on 30th September 2023,
had appointed M/s. D. Kothary & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
105335W), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term from the conclusion of that AGM
until the conclusion of the AGM for the financial year 2027-28 (i.e., from 30.09.2023 to
30.09.2028). However, M/s. D. Kothary & Co. resigned from their position vide letter
dated 6th August 2025, resulting in a casual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditor
under Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
rules made thereunder., the Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has
proposed the appointment of M/s. Rafik & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN
146573W ) to hold office as Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of 30 th AGM
till the conclusion of the 35 th AGM to be held in 2030, subject to approval of the
Shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM.
M/s. Rafik & Associates have confirmed their eligibility and consent under Section
141 of the Companies Act, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Board of
Directors had, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its Meeting held on
05.09.2025 appointed Ms. Neha Poddar, Practicing Company Secretaries to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit
Report for the financial year ended March 31,2025 is annexed herewith as Annexure -VI form
parts of the Board's Report
There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the
Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Further, in terms of Section 204 of the Act and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Board of Directors has, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,
approved the appointment of Ms. Neha Poddar, Company Secretaries as the Secretarial
Auditors of the Company, to hold office for a term of five (5) consecutive years with
effect from financial year 2025-26 to financial year 2029-30, subject to approval of the
Members of the Company at the ensuing AGM. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members'
approval for appointment of Secretarial Auditors of the Company forms part of the Notice
of the 30 th AGM forming part of this Annual Report.
Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
there under (including any amendment(s), modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for
the time being in force), the Board of Directors of the Company, on recommendation of
Audit Committee, at their meeting had appointed M/s. Agarwal R C& Co., Chartered
Accountants as an Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-2025, to
conduct Internal Audit of the Company.
Internal Audit Reports are discussed with the management and are also reviewed by the
Audit Committee of the Company. During the year under review, the Internal Auditors
carried out their functions as per the scope of work assigned and placed their reports at
the meetings of the Audit Committee.
The observations and suggestions of the Internal Auditors were reviewed, and necessary
corrective/ preventive actions were taken in consultation with the Audit Committee.
Cost Auditor
The Company does not fall within the purview of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
and hence, it is not required to appoint a cost auditor for the financial year 2024-2025.
Extract of Annual Return
The Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 in Form MGT - 7 in accordance
with Section 92(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Management and Administration)
Rules, 2014, is available on the website of the Company at continentalcontrol.in
Fraud's reported by auditors other than those which are reportable to the central
government u/s 143(12)
There were no frauds reported by the auditors under section 143(12) of Companies Act,
2013 during their course of audit for the financial year 2024-2025.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHNAGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO
In compliance with provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act and Rule 8 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 the information pertaining to conservation of energy,
technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo for the year ended 31 st
March, 2025 is not applicable to the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTIY
As per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules framed
there under, every company including its holding or subsidiary and a foreign company,
which fulfills the criteria specified in sub-section (1) of section 135 of the Act shall
comply with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act and its rules.
Since the Company is not falling under any criteria specified in sub-section (1) of
section 135 of the Act, your Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social
Responsibility ("CSR") Committee. During the year, the provisions are not
applicable to the Company.
LOANS AND INVESTMENTS
Details of loans, guarantees and investments made under the provisions of Section 186
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Rules, 2014, as on 31 st March, 2025, are set out in the Standalone Financial Statements
have been disclosed in the forming part of this Annual Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
As per provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and as part of good Corporate Governance,
the Company has laid down the procedures to inform to the Board about the risk assessment
and minimization procedures and the Board shall be responsible for framing, implementing
and monitoring the risk management plans for the Company. The main objective is to ensure
sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in
reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. The Audit
Committee of the Company has periodically reviewed the various risk associates with
business of the Company. Such review includes risk identification, evaluation and
mitigation of the risk.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company's internal control systems are adequate and commensurate with the nature
and size of the Company and it ensures:
?? Timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable
accounting standards.
?? Optimum utilization, efficient monitoring, timely maintenance and safety of
its assets.
Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and management policies
During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from
the Internal Auditors of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
The Audit Committee reviews and evaluates adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's
internal control systems and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations. The
Company had appointed M/s. Agarwal R C& Co, Chartered Accountants as the Internal
Auditor in compliance with section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013. The scope of audit and
the outcome of the audit are reviewed by Audit Committee at regular intervals.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND ('IEPF')
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF
Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("the IEPF
Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the
Company to the IEPF established by the Government of India, after the completion of seven
years. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been
paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be
transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority. During the year, the provisions
are not applicable to the Company.
Change in nature of Business
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 12th April, 2025 approved the change in
the Main Object Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company, adopted the
Memorandum of Association in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
and altered the Articles of Association by adopting a new set of Articles of Association
of the Company. Subsequently, the approval of the shareholders for the aforesaid
alterations was obtained at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 5th May, 2025
through VC/OAVM. The Memorandum of Association of the Company sets out its main objects as
carrying on business in information technology and software development, automation and
robotics, financial and advisory services, mutual funds and asset management. The
incidental objects empower the Company to undertake consultancy, e-commerce, investment,
real estate and infrastructure activities, borrowing and lending, and to expand or
collaborate in India and abroad.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION DURING THE YEAR
No material changes and commitments have occurred between the end of the financial year
of the Company and the date of this report which could affect the financial position of
the Company
OPEN OFFER
M/s. Onelife Capital Advisors Limited ("Acquirer") announced a mandatory open
offer dated June 21, 2024in accordance with the provisions of the SEBI (Substantial
Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, to acquire up to 15,98,027 equity
shares, representing 26% of the voting share capital of Continental Controls Limited
("Target Company"), from the public shareholders. The offer price was fixed at
?4.00 per equity share, payable in cash, aggregating to a total consideration of
approximately ?63.92 lakhs. This open offer triggered pursuant to the execution of a Share
Purchase Agreement dated March 6, 2024, under which the Acquirer agreed to acquire 24.56%
of the shareholding
from the existing promoters, namely Mr. Navinchandra Gordhandas Thakkar, Mrs. Saroj
Navinchandra Thakkar, Mr. Samir Navinbhai Patel, and Shree Krishna Controls Private
Limited ("Selling Promoter Shareholders"), of the Target Company. Swaraj Shares
and Securities Private Limited was appointed as the Manager to the Offer. Upon successful
completion of the open offer, the Acquirer's total shareholding in the Target Company is
24.56%, thereby resulting in change of control and reclassification of promoters in
accordance with applicable SEBI regulations.
SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE
The Registered office of the Company was shifted to A- 356/357, Road No.26, Wagle
Industrial Estate, MIDC, Thane (west), Maharashtra, India, 400604, w.e.f 12 th April, 2024
for operational Convenience.The Company shares its registered office premises with Onelife
Capital Advisors Limited and other group companies.
ANNUAL EVALUATION BY THE BOARD
The Board, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, has carried
out an Annual Evaluation of its own performance, performance of the Board Committees and
of the individual Directors (including the Independent Directors) on various parameters.
The criteria for the evaluation of the performance of the Board, the Committees of the
Board and the individual Directors, including the Chairperson of the Board was approved by
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") of the Company. The Board
decided to circulate the set of questionnaires for the performance evaluation to the
directors and on the basis of those questionnaires, the evaluation of the Board Committees
and of the individual Directors (including the Independent Directors) was done for the FY
2024-25.
The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directors and Chairman of the Board
was carried out by the Independent Directors in a separate meeting.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. Further, the
evaluation process confirms that the Board and its Committees continue to operate
effectively and the performance of the Directors is satisfactory
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has in place a
Vigil Mechanism through a Whistle Blower Policy to promote ethical conduct and
transparency. The mechanism provides a framework for reporting concerns regarding fraud,
mismanagement or unethical practices, with adequate safeguards to ensure confidentiality
and protection against victimization. A high-level Committee has been constituted to
review such complaints and reports directly to the Audit Committee and the Board. During
the financial year under review, no complaints were received under the Whistle Blower
Policy.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH
Your company is conscious of responsibility towards the environment and workplace
safety. The Company undertakes continuous initiatives to reduce its environmental
footprint through efficient energy usage, adoption of green IT practices, reduction of
e-waste, and promotion of digital processes to minimize paper consumption. Adequate safety
measures are in place at all office locations to ensure a secure and healthy work
environment for employees. Regular awareness programs and training sessions are conducted
to reinforce workplace safety and environmental consciousness.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
Company is committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and respectful workplace for all its
employees. In compliance with the provisions of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has
implemented a comprehensive policy to prohibit, prevent, and redress any form of sexual
harassment. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been duly constituted to address
grievances in a fair and transparent manner. Awareness and sensitization programs are
conducted at regular intervals to promote a culture of respect and gender equality. The
Board affirms that the Company continues to uphold a zero-tolerance approach towards
sexual harassment and remains dedicated to maintaining a work environment based on dignity
and inclusivity.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, Details required as per Rule 8 of
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are mentioned below:
| Sr Particulars No. |
No. of Complaints |
| 1. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received during
the year |
Nil |
| 2. Number of complaints disposed off during the year |
Nil |
| 3. Number of complaints pending for more than ninety days |
Nil. |
COMPLIANCE ON MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT ,1961
The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as
amended by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, which mandates inter alia enhanced
maternity leave benefits, provision for creche facility (where applicable), and related
welfare measures for women employees. xAll eligible women employees are entitled to
maternity benefits, including paid leaves, as prescribed under the law. No complaints or
grievances relating to maternity benefits were reported during the financial year 202425.
The Company is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive work
environment for its women employees and ensures that all applicable laws safeguarding
their rights and well-being are strictly followed.
DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT / UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT :
The Company does not have any of its securities lying in demat suspense account/
unclaimed suspense account / Suspense Escrow account arising out of public /bonus / rights
issue / expiration of period of 120 days from date of issuance of 'Letter of Confirmation'
by the RTA in terms of SEBI Circular No. SEBI / LAD - NRO / GN /2022 / 66 dated 24 January
2022 read with SEBI Circular No SEBI / HO / MIRSD /MIRSD_RTAMB / P/ CIR/ 2022 / 8 dated 25
January, 2022 in matters w.r.t issue of duplicate securities certificate; claim from
unclaimed suspense account; renewal / exchange of securities certificate; endorsement;
subdivision / splitting of securities certificate; consolidation of securities
certificates /folios; transmission and transposition received from the shareholder /
claimant. Hence, providing particulars relating to aggregate number of shareholders and
outstanding securities in suspense account and other related matters are not required.
MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION
In terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
employee(s) drawing remuneration in excess of limits set out in said rules forms part of
this Directors' Report in ' Annexure V' if any.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATION IN FUTURE
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals
which affect the going concern status and future operation of the Company.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGMENTS MADE WITH THE RELATED PARTIES
All Related Party Transactions entered during the year were in Ordinary Course of the
Business and at Arm's Length basis. During the year under review, the Company has entered
into contracts/ arrangements/ transactions with related parties which qualify as material
in accordance with the Policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The details of such related party transactions are available in the Notes to the
Standalone financial statements section of this Annual Report.
The details of related party transactions as required under provisions of section
134(3) of the Companies Act 2013 are provided in Form AOC-2, which is annexed to this
Directors' Report as ' Annexure I.
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
To maintain transparency, the Directors annually disclose their external board and
committee roles, with updates throughout the year. This practice supports the Company
commitment to avoiding conflicts of interest. The Members of the Board restrict themselves
from any discussions and voting in transactions in which they have concerns or interests.
As there is no CEO in the Company, CFO of the Company, Ms. Megha Raut has certified to
the Board of Directors, inter alia, the accuracy of financial statements and adequacy of
internal controls for the financial reporting as required under Regulation 17(8) of the
Listing Regulations for the year ended 31 March, 2025 which is annexed to this Boards'
Report as ' Annexure II .
INSIDER TRADING
The Company has instituted a mechanism to avoid Insider Trading and abusive
self-dealing in the securities of the Company. In accordance with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI PIT
Regulations'), the Company has established systems and procedures to prohibit insider
trading activity and has framed the Code of Prohibition of Insider Trading (the
"Code"). The Code of the Company prohibits the designated employees from dealing
in the securities of the Company on the basis of any Unpublished Price Sensitive
Information (UPSI), available to them by virtue of their position in the Company. The
objective of this Code is to prevent the misuse of any UPSI and prohibit any insider
trading activity to protect the interests of the shareholders at large. The Board of
Directors of the Company has adopted the Code and formulated the Code of Practices and
Procedures for Fair Disclosure in terms of the requirements of the SEBI PIT Regulations.
The Company Secretary has been appointed as the Compliance Officer for ensuring
implementation of the Code. The Code is available on the website of the Company at
www.continentalcontrol.in.
Investor's Correspondence
I. For transfer/dematerialization of shares Purva Sharegistry (India) Private Limited
Unit No.9, Shiv Shakti Industrial Estate, Lower Parel (E ),
Mumbai - 400 011
Tele: 022 - 41343255, 41343256
Email: support@purvashare.com
Note: Shareholders holding shares in electronic mode should address all
correspondence to their respective Depository Participants.
ii. Any query on Annual Report Secretarial Department Continental Controls Ltd.
Plot No. A 356/357, Road No. 26, Wagle Industrial Estate, MIDC,Thane (West) - 400604,
Maharashtra, India Email:compliance@.continentalcontrol.in Phone:022- 41842289
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable
assistance, cooperation and continued support received from the Company's bankers,
financial institutions, government authorities, customers, vendors, members, and other
stakeholders during the year under review.
The Directors also acknowledge and appreciate the dedicated efforts, commitment, and
contribution of the employees at all levels, which have been instrumental in the Company's
growth and progress.
By Order of the Board of Directors Continental Controls Limited
Sd/-
Sd/-
Rajnish Kumar Pandey Whole Time Director DIN: 01096119)
Lucy Maqbul Massey Director
(DIN:09424796)
Date: 05.09.2025 Place: Thane
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