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Dear Members,
The Board of Directors of HEC Infra Projects Limited [("the Company") feel
amiable in presenting 20th Annual
Report of the Company for the F. Y. 2024-25 ended on March 31, 2025 covering the
highlights of the finances, business, and operations of your Company. Also included herein
are the Audited Financial Statements of the
Company (standalone) prepared in compliance with Ind AS accounting standards, for the
financial year ended
March 31, 2025
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
The Company's financial performance for the year under review along with previous year
figures is given hereunder:
Particulars |
March 31,2025 |
March 31,2024 |
| Revenue from Operations |
11209.91 |
7378.95 |
| Other Income |
105.31 |
334.84 |
Total Revenue |
11315.22 |
7713.79 |
| Profit before Interest, Depreciation , Extraordinary items & tax
expense |
1499.82 |
860.73 |
| Less: Interest |
315.59 |
182.23 |
| Depreciation |
14.02 |
16.64 |
| Extraordinary Items |
0 |
0 |
| Profit before Exceptional item & tax |
1170.21 |
661.86 |
| Exceptional Item |
00 |
00 |
Profit before Tax |
1170.21 |
661.86 |
| Current Tax |
299.46 |
189.72 |
| Deferred Tax |
1.26 |
0.50 |
| Taxation in respect of earlier year |
(54.86) |
0 |
Net Profit after tax |
924.35 |
471.64 |
| Other comprehensive income |
0 |
0 |
EPS: Basic |
9.08 |
4.65 |
Diluted |
9.08 |
4.65 |
Note: Previous year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary to
correspond with the current year's classification / disclosure. The financial statements
for the financial year 2024-25 of the company are prepared in accordance with relevant
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India and form part of this Annual Report as notified by the Companies Act,2013 read with
Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 and other relevant provisions of the Act and Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("The
SEBI Listing Regulations").
2. STATE OF AFFAIRS /COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE:
The Company has earned revenue from operation of 11,209.91 Lacs during the year ended
on March 31, 2025 as against 7378.94 Lacs earned during the previous year ended on March
31, 2024 with the increase of 51.92%. The Company has also earned other income of 105.31
Lacs during the year ended on March 31, 2025 as against 334.84
Lacs earned during the previous year March 31, 2024 with the decrease of 68.55%.The
Company earned Profit Before
Tax (PBT) of 1170.21 Lacs and Profit After Tax (PAT) of 924.35 Lacs during the year
ended on March 31, 2025 as compared to previous year ended on March 31, 2024 of 661.86
Lacs and 471.64 Lacs showing rise of 76.81% and 95.99% respectively. During the year
under review, there has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company which
has an impact on the affairs of the company. For the further details on Company's
performance, operations and strategies for growth, please refer to Management Discussion
and Analysis section which forms a part of this Annual report.
3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES AND SURPLUS:
During the year under review, the company has transferred _ 924.35 lakhs to the Reserve
and Surplus account during the financial year ended March
2025.
4. DIVIDEND:
The constant efforts add to the growth potential and improve upon previously set
benchmarks add to the strong foundation and work ethos of the company. Keeping in view the
growth prospects of the company the board of your company has not recommended any dividend
for the financial year ended March 31, 2025
Since there was no unpaid/unclaimed dividend during the year under review, the Company
is not required to transfer any amount to the Investor education and protection fund
(IEPF) as required under the provision of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
There was no amount liable or due to be transferred to Investor Education and
Protection fund (IEPF) during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
As per the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), your company has
formulated a Dividend Distribution policy is as follows:
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf
5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
The Company is engaged in the business of Electro Mechanical. During the year under
review 2024-25, there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY:
During the financial year 2024-25 under review, there are no such material changes and
commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which has occurred during the
year.
Further there are no material changes or commitments occurred subsequent to the year
end and up to the date of the Directors Report.
The company will continue to closely monitor any material changes to future economic
conditions. There is no occasion whereby the Company has either revised or required to
revise the financial statement or the Board's report of the Company for any period prior
to financial year 2024-25. Hence, no specific details are required to be given or
provided.
7. SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTURE:
The Company has increased its Authorised Share
.
Capital from _ 10. 20 Crores to _ 20 Cr, in the Annual General Meeting held on July 30,
2025.
During the financial year 2024-25 under review, the
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company stands increase to _
10,83,81,600/-divided into 1,08,38,160 Ordinary Shares of _ 10/- each. The Company, on
March 12, 2025, has allotted 7,00,000 Equity Shares on preferential basis to Promoter
Group and has also received In-principle approval for listing for the allotted equity
shares from National Stock Exchange of India Limited dated April 9, 2025. The said equity
shares are locked in pursuant to the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations applicable to Preferential
Issue.
8. CREDIT RATING:
During the Financial year 2024-25 under review, the Company has neither issued nor
required to obtain credit rating of its securities. As such, no specific details are
required to be given or provided.
9. DISCLOSURE REGARDING SHARES:
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity, Bonus Shares, ESOPS, equity shares with
differential rights and also not bought back any of its securities during the year under
review. The Company has allotted 7,00,000 Equity Shares of _ 10/- each at premium of _ 119
per Equity Shares on March 12, 2025 to Promoter Group on Preferential Basis after
complying with the provisions and guidelines under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI
Regulations. The Company also obtained approval of National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE) for Listing & Trading of the said Equity Shares in due course of time.
The disclosure as required under Regulation 32(7A) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015 is as
under:
| Date of Raising Funds |
March 8, 2025 |
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| Amount Raised |
_ 9,03,00,000/- |
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| Monitoring Agency |
Not applicable |
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Is there a Deviation / Variation / Modification in use ofNo funds
raised |
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| Objects for which funds have been raised: |
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Original Object |
Funds raised On March 8, 2025 (_) |
Funds Utilised till March 31, 2025 _ ( ) |
Funds Utilised till March 31, 2025 & as on date of this report |
To part finance for manufacturing unit of Transformer and Ring Main
Unit (RMU) of Higher |
3,00,00,000 |
3,00,00,000 |
N.A. |
| Voltage; |
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| Working capital requirement |
5,00,00,000 |
5,00,00,000 |
N.A. |
| General corporate purposes |
1,03,00,000 |
1,03,00,000 |
N.A. |
10. MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
As on March 31, 2025, The Board of Directors comprises of six (6) directors which
include three (3) executive directors, three (3) Independent Directors. The overall
composition of Board of Directors include one women director. As on the date of this
report, the Board of the company constitutes of the following Directors:
Name of Directors |
Category & Designation |
| Mr. Gaurang Parmanand Shah |
Managing Director |
| Mrs. Rupal Gaurang Shah |
Executive Director |
| Mr. Rahul Gaurang Shah |
Executive Director |
| Mr. Yash Mehta |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Mr. Ronak Mehta |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Ms. Rajkumari Udhwani |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Further during the year under review and pursuant to the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the company on recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration committee of the Board consented to re-appoint Mrs. Rupal
Gaurang Shah (DIN: 01756092) A brief resume and other details of the above directors
seeking re-appointment are provided in the Notice of Annual General meeting.
Further on January 25, 2025 Ms. Neetu Jalan (DIN: 08719470), Ms. Dipika Soni (DIN:
08846908) and Ms. Raina Singh (DIN: 09637543) stepped down from the position of
Non-Executive Independent Director and Mr. Yash Mehta (DIN: 08194649), Mr. Ronak Mehta
(DIN: 10525257) and Ms. Rajkumari Udhwani (DIN: 02636225) were appointed in the board
meeting held on January 25, 2025 and the same were regularized in the Extraordinary
General meeting held by the company on March 8, 2025. In accordance with the provisions,
as on March 31, 2025 following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company: Mr.
Gaurang Parmanand Shah-Managing Director
Mr. Arvindkumar Patel-Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Khushi Bhatt-Company Secretary
Brief profile of the Directors who are being appointed or re-appointed as required
under Regulations 36(3) of Listing Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard on General
Meetings is provided in the notice for the forthcoming AGM of the Company.
10.1 % INCREASE IN REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KMP:
As per Annexure II
10.2 COMPARISON BETWEEN REMUNERATION OF KMP & PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
As per the Remuneration Policy and based on the Recommendation of Nomination &
Remuneration Committee the Relationship of remuneration to KMP & performance of
Company is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks.
11. DECLARATION ON INDEPENDENCE GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent directors of the company have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of the independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation
16(1)(b) of the Listing regulations.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified for being appointed as Directors
as specified in Section
164(2) of the Act and Rule 14(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014. All the Independent Directors have been registered and are members of the
Independent Directors Databank maintained by Indian Institute of
Corporate Affairs. None of the Independent directors are liable to retire by rotation.
According to the Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)
Rules, 2014, as amended, the names of all the Independent directors of the company have
been included in the data bank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
The Independent Directors are fully kept informed of the Company's business activities.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors were held on February 8, 2025. All the
Independent directors were present in the meeting.
12. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors of the company have met 07 (seven) times during the year viz (1)
May 29, 2024, (2) July 1, 2024, (3) August 10, 2024, (4) November 11, 2024, (5) January
25, 2025, (6) February 8, 2025 and (7) March 12, 2025. The details of the Board meetings
are provided in the Corporate Governance report forming part of this Annual report.
13. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Board has established the following committees:
1. Audit committee
2. Nomination and remuneration committee
3. Stakeholders relationship committee
The compositions of the committees as on March 31, 2025 are as detailed below:
Sr. No. Name of committee members |
Audit committee |
Nomination & remuneration committee |
Stakeholders relationship committee |
| 1. Mr. Yash Mehta |
Chairman |
Member |
-- |
| 2. Ms. Rajkumari Udhwani |
Member |
Chairman |
Chairman |
| 3. Mr. Ronak Mehta |
-- |
Member |
-- |
| 4. Mr. Gaurang P. Shah |
Member |
-- |
Member |
| 5. Mr. Rahul G Shah |
-- |
-- |
Member |
The detailed disclosures of all the committees of the Board of Directors are provided
in the Corporate Governance report forming part of this Annual report.
There is no occasion wherein the Board of Directors of the company has not accepted any
recommendations of the
Audit committee of the company during the financial year 2024-25. As such, no specific
details are required to be given or provided.
14. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMEE FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: All Independent Directors
are familiarized with the operation and functioning of the Company. The details of the
familiarization program are provided in the Corporate Governance Report and the same is
also available on the website of the company
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/
familiarization-programme_IDS_202425.pdf
15. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI
Listing Regulations.
The Company has in place a criteria for performance evaluation of Independent
Directors, Board, Committees and other individual Directors which include performance
evaluation of the non-executive directors and executive directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p), 149 (8) and Schedule IV of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company is committed to get
its performance evaluated in order to identify its strengths and areas in which it may
improve its functioning. In terms of the framework of the Board Performance evaluation,
the Nomination and Remuneration committee and the Board of Directors have carried out an
annual performance evaluation of the performance of its own performance, Committee and
Individual Directors. The evaluation of the Board, Committees, Directors and Chairman of
the Board was conducted based on the evaluation parameters such as Board composition and
structure, effectiveness of the Board, participation at the meetings, awareness,
observance of governance and quality of contribution etc.
The performance of the Board was evaluated after seeking inputs from all the directors
on the basis such as knowledge and skills, professional conduct, duties, roles and
function, effectiveness etc. Further board opined that the Independent directors of the
company appointed during the year has requisite integrity, expertise and experience.
16. APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of
listing Regulations and on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board has adopted a policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel. The detailed features of Remuneration Policy are
stated in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report and is
also available on the Company's website at
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
17. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
The Companys CSR initiatives are aligned to the requirement of Section 135 of the
Act. A brief outline of CSR policy and the initiatives undertaken by the company on CSR
activities during the year under review are set out in Annexure I of this report in the
format. The company was required to undertake CSR expenditure of _ 5.59 lakhs and have
spent _ 6 lakhs related to the CSR project activities. For other details, refer to the
corporate governance report which forms part of this report.
18. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
During the year under review, there was no employee who has drawn remuneration in
excess of the limits set out under 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.
Disclosure pertaining to Remuneration and other details as required under Section 197
(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial personnel) Rule, 2014 is attached as Annexure- II.
18.1 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The industrial relations continued to remain cordial and peaceful and your Company
continued to give ever increasing importance to training at all levels and other aspects
of H. R. D.
The number of Employees of the Company is 50. The relationship between average increase
in remuneration and Company's performance is as per the appropriate performance benchmarks
and reflects short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the
Company and its goals.
. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
During the year under review 2024-25, the audited financial statements of the Company
for the year under review are in conformity with the requirements of the Act read with the
rules made thereunder and the Accounting Standards. To the best of the knowledge and
ability, the Board of Directors makes the following statements in terms of Section 134 (5)
of the Companies Act, 2013: (i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures from the same; (ii) they 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 at March 31, 2025 being end of the financial year 2024-25 and of the Profit of
the Company for the financial year ended
March 31, 2025;
(iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; (iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern'
basis;
(v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
(vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
20. SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE:
During the year under review, no company has become or ceased to be subsidiary, joint
venture or associate of the Company.
21. DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit within the
meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. The Directors have given a declaration stating that
the amount deposited is out of own funds and not by way of borrowings from others.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN OR SECURITY
PROVIDED:
During the year under review, the particulars of any loan, investments, guarantee or
Security for the loans availed by others, pursuant to provision of Section 186 of the Act
read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its powers) Rules, 2014 are given under
notes to the Financial statements, which forms part of this Annual report. The loans
given, investments made, guarantees given or security provided are for business purpose.
No guarantee or security is provided for loan availed by others.
23. CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
During the financial year under review, all contracts arrangements / transactions
entered by the Company with related parties were in ordinary course of business and on
arms' length basis. The details of contracts and arrangements with Related Parties of your
Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 are given in notes to the Financial
Statements, forming part of this Annual Report.
All related party transactions have been approved by the Audit Committee and the Board
of Directors of your Company and are reviewed by them on periodic basis. Omnibus approvals
were taken for all transactions entered in to by the company with related parties. During
the year the policy is not changed and uploaded on the Company's website. The Company's
Policy on Related Party Transactions is available on your Company's website
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6-Related-Party-Transaction-Policy.pdf.
Since no material transactions with Related Party Transactions Form AOC-2 is not
applicable.
Pursuant to the SEBI Listing Regulations, the resolutions seeking approval of the
Members on material related party transactions forms part of the Notice of the ensuing
AGM.
24. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption stipulated in
the Companies (Accounts), 2014 are not applicable to HEC Infra Projects Limited ("the
company") are either nil or not applicable. The details regarding foreign exchange
earnings and expenditure, if any, is specified in the notes to the Balance Sheet.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT:
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, your company
has established a well-defined risk management policy to ensure that risk to the Company's
continued existence as a going concern and to its development are identified and addressed
on timely basis. Risk management strategy as approved by the board of directors is
implemented by the company management. The Policy is available for at the Website of the
Company https://hecprojects. in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/7-Risk-Management-Policy.pdf
26. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to the provision of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7
of Companies (Meeting of Board and its Power) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Company has
formulated a vigil mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy for directors and employees to report
concern of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's
code of conduct.
The company affirms that no employee has been denied access to the Audit committee.
The details of the Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism are explained in the
Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the Company's website at
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ Whistle-blower-and-vigil-mechanisam.pdf
27. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATIORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
There are no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
28. AUDITORS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT: A) STATUTORY AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORTS:
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,
In accordance with Section 139 of the Companies Act,2013 and rules made thereunder M/S
Paresh Thothawala & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 114777W), Ahmedabad, were
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company at 18th Annual General
Meeting of the Company to hold office for the of 5 years. M/s Paresh Thothawala &
Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad have resigned from the office of Statutory Auditors
of the Company due diversification in practice and pre-occupation in other assignments for
the remaining term. In terms of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors has recommended the appointment
of M/s. KDN & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, having FRN.: 131655W/
W100691 as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years and to hold office as
Auditors from the conclusion of the ensuing 20th AGM till the conclusion of 25th AGM on
remuneration to be decided by the Board or Committee thereof based on the recommendation
of Audit Committee.
The Company has obtained consent from M/s. KDN & Associates LLP, Chartered
Accountants, Ahmedabad to the effect that their appointment as Auditors of the
Company for period of 5 years commencing from the Financial Year 2025-26 to 2029-30, if
made, will be in accordance with the provisions of Section 139 and 141 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
The Shareholders are requested to consider and approve the appointment of the Statutory
Auditors of the Company.
The Auditor's report for financial year 2024-25 served is enclosed with the financial
statements in this Annual report and there are no qualification, reservation or adverse
remark or disclaimers made by statutory auditor in their Audit report.
During the year under review, a) The auditor's report does not contain any reservation,
qualification, disclaimer or adverse remark. b) The Statutory Auditor has not reported any
incident of fraud to the Audit committee or the Board of Directors under Section 143(12)
of the Act.
B) SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
Your Company has obtained Secretarial Audit Report as required under Section 204(1) of
the Companies Act, 2013 from M/s. Kashyap R. Mehta & Associates, Company Secretaries,
Ahmedabad. The said Report is attached with this Report as Annexure III.
There are no remarks / qualification in the Secretarial to Audit Report, hence no
explanation has been offered.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, in terms of Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing
Regulations"), the Board of Directors has recommended the appointment of M/s. Nishant
Pandya & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No.
S2019GJ700100) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years and to hold
office as Secretarial Auditors from the conclusion of the ensuing 20th AGM till the
conclusion of 25th AGM for approval of shareholders/members of the Company.
The Company has obtained consent from M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates, Practising
Company Secretaries to the effect that their appointment as Secretarial
Auditors of the Company for period of 5 years i.e. for the Financial Years 2025-26 to
2029-30, if made, will be in accordance with the provisions of Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
As per Regulation 24A in SEBI (LODR) regulations, the
Annual Secretarial compliance certificate is posted in the website of the company
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/asc-march-2025.pdf
C) INTERNAL AUDITOR/INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
In accordance with the provisions of section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules
framed there under, your company had appointed M/S Shah Shah & Co. (Mr. Rushin Shah)
as the Internal auditor of the company w.e.f July 07, 2023.
None of the Auditors of the company have reported any fraud as specified under the
second proviso of
Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force). The company ensures reliability in
conducting its business, precision and comprehensiveness in maintaining accounting records
and anticipation and detection of frauds and errors. There are no adverse remarks or
qualification on accounts of the Company marked by the Internal auditor. The Internal
Auditors team carries out the extensive Audits throughout the year across all the
functional area and submit its report to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee actively
reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and suggests
improvements for strengthening them in accordance with the changes in the business
dynamics, if required.
D) COST AUDITOR:
As per Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,
2014, the Company is required to prepare and maintain cost records and have the cost
records audited by a Cost Accountant and accordingly, as per the recommendation of the
Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 1, 2025, appointed
M/s. P.H.Desai & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 100377), a
Firm of Cost Accountants as the Cost Auditor of the Company for maintaining such cost
accounts and records. The Report of the Cost Auditors for the financial year shall be
filed with the of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed period
On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. P.H.Desai & Co.,
Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 100377), a Firm of Cost Accountants as
the Cost Auditor of the Company for FY 2025-26 under Section 148 and all other applicable
provisions of the Act at a remuneration of 20,000/- plus applicable taxes. The Cost
Auditor has confirmed that their appointment is within the limits of Section 141(3)(g) of
the Act and they are free from disqualifications as specified under Section 148(3) read
with Section 141(4) of the Act. They have further confirmed their independent status and
an arm's length relationship with the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the
Members at the
General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members'
ratification for the remuneration of M/s. P.H.Desai & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad
(Firm Registration No. 100377) FY 2025-26 is included in the Notice convening the AGM.
29. EXPLANATION IN RESPONSE TO AUDITOR'S QUALIFICATIONS:
The Audit report submitted by the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial auditors for the
financial year 2024-25 do not contain any qualification or adverse remarks.
The observations made by all the Auditors in their respective report/s are
self-explanatory and as such, do not call for any explanations.
30. SECRETARIAL STANDARD:
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating
to Meetings of the Board of Directors' and General Meetings',
respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.
31. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC):
During the Financial year 2024-25 no application made or any proceedings are pending
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.2016 (IBC).
32. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION
WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
. During the financial year 2024-25 under review, there has been no One time settlement
(OTS') of the loans taken from Banks and Financial institutions.
33. FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT ANY CORPORATE ACTION:
During the financial year 2024-25 under review, there is no occasion wherein the
Company failed to implement any Corporate Action. As such no specific details are required
to be given or provided.
34. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the Section 92(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014 The Annual Return of the Company 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 i.e.
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/ uploads/2024/09/NEW-MGT7.pdf
35. OTHER DISCLOSURES: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The Relations between the employees and management have remained cordial and harmonious
during the year under review. The Company is dedicated to enhance and retain top talent
through superior learning and organizational development as this is the pillar to support
the Company's growth and sustain ability in the future. The Company takes pride in the
commitment, competence and dedication shown by its employees. The Company is dedicated to
enhance and retain the top talent through superior learning and organizational
development, as this being the pillar to support the Company's growth and sustainability
in the future.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The company firmly believes that pursuit of excellence is one of the most critical
components for a competitive success. With Quality, health, safety and environment being
an essential part of Company's policy, it strives to deliver success by maintaining
highest level of Quality, health, safety and environment. The operations of the company
are conducted in such way that it ensures safety of all concerned and a pleasant working
environment.
CERTIFICATE BY THE CFO OF THE COMPANY:
Pursuant to the Regulation 17(8) of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 the certificate as per Part B of
Schedule II is annexed.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S, KMP'S & OTHER EMPLOYEES APPOINTMENT &
REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATION, ATTRIBUTES,INDEPENDENCE
ETC:
The Company has formulated and adopted the Remuneration Policy in accordance with the
provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The said Policy of
the Company, inter alia, provides the criteria for appointment of Executive, Non-Executive
and Independent Directors on the Board of Directors of the Company and persons in the
Senior Management of the Company, their remuneration including determination of
qualifications, Positive attributes, independence of Directors and other matters as
provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time
being in force). The Policy is also available on the website of the Company
www.hecprojects.in.
SEGMENT REPORTING:
The Company is engaged in the EPC Electro-Mechanical Project Business as an only
reportable segment in accordance with Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting AS-17.
INSURANCE:
The Company's properties including building, plant and machinery, stocks, stores etc.
continue to be adequately insured against risks such as fire, riot, strike, civil
commotion, malicious damages, machinery breakdown etc.
GRATUITY:
The Company has made necessary provisions for the payment of Gratuity.
36. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES UNDER LISTING REGULATIONS: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS REPORT:
As required under Schedule V (B) and (C) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations &
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 stipulated under Regulation 34,
"Management Discussion and Analysis Report" as well as "Corporate
Governance Report", is attached as a separate section forming part of this Annual
Report.
LISTING OF SHARES:
The equity shares of the Company have been listed and actively traded on the National
Stock Exchange (Capital
Market Segment-Main Board) effective December 30,
2021. There was no occasion wherein the equity shares of the Company have been
suspended for the trading during the financial year 2024-25. The Company, on
March 12, 2025, has allotted 7,00,000 Equity Shares on preferential basis to Promoter
Group and has also received In-principle approval for listing for the allotted equity
shares from National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 9, 2025. The said equity
shares locked in pursuant to the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations applicable to Preferential Issue.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your company continue to imbibe and emulate the best corporate governance practices
aimed at building trust among the stakeholders. Your company believes that fairness,
transparency, responsibility and accountability are the four key elements of corporate
governance. In compliance with Regulations 17 to 22 and Regulation 34 of the Listing
regulations, a separate report on Corporate governance is enclosed as forms part of the
Director's report.
37. OTHER MATTERS:
DEMATERIALIZATION OF THE SHARES:
As on March 31, 2025, the entire 100% issued, subscribed and paid up share capital
10838160 equity shares of the Company were held in dematerialized form through
depositories National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services
(India) Limited (CDSL).
PAYMENT OF LISTING AND DEPOSITORIES FEES:
The Company has duly paid the requisite annual listing fees for the Financial year
under to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The Company has also paid the
requisite annual custodian and other fees for the Financial year 2025-26 to the National
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL).
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT:
The business responsibility report under Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable to the Company for the year
under review ended March 31, 2025. Therefore, there is no requirement to submit a separate
report by the company.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUSINESS PRINCIPLES & ETHICS AND PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
AND OTHER CODE AND POLICIES OF THE COMPANY:
The Board of directors are pleased to report that the Company has complied with all the
code/(s) and policies and are available on the Company's website which are as follows: a)
Code of conduct - https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1-Code-of-Conduct.pdf
b) Remuneration Policy- https://hecprojects.in/
wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5-Remuneration-Policy.pdf c) Related Party Transaction policy -
https:// hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6-Related-Party-Transaction-Policy.pdf
d) Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Reporting of Trading by Insiders- https://
hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/4-Insider-Trading-Code.pdf e) Whistle Blower
Policy-
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Whistle-blower-and-vigil-mechanisam.pdf
f) Risk Management Policy- https://hecprojects. i n /wp-con t en t /u pl oads/2021/05/7-R
i sk -Management-Policy.pdf g) Code of Conduct and procedure for fair disclosure of
unpublished price sensitive information- https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/
uploads/2021/05/8-Code-of-Practices-and-Procedures-for-fair-disclosure-of-Unpublished-Price-Sensitive-Information.pdf
h) Policy of preservation of documents- https://
hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9-Policy-for-Preservation-of-Documents.pdf i)
Archival Policy- https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10-Archival-Policy.pdf
j) Policy on determination of materiality of event or information-
https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/ uploads/2024/06/Policy-for-Materiality-of-Events-.pdf
k) Contact details of officials under Regulation 30
SEBI(LODR) Regulations- https://hecprojects.in/
wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Contact-details-of-officials-under-Regulation-30.pdf l) Terms
and conditions of appointment of Independent directors- https://hecprojects.in/
wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NEW-Terms-and-Condition-of-Independent-Director.pdf m)
Familiarization program- https://hecprojects.in/
wp-content/uploads/2025/04/familiarization-programme_IDS_202425.pdf n) Anti-Harassment
policy- https://hecprojects.
in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/14-Anti-Harassment-Policy.pdf o) Code of Conduct for
trading- https://hecprojects. in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/15-COC-for-Insider-Trading.pdf
p) Policy and procedure for enquiry in case of leak of UPSI or suspected leak of UPSI-
https://
hecprojects.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/17-Policy-and-Procedure-regarding-Leak-of-UPSI-30032019.pdf
q) Policy on board Diversity: https://hecprojects.
in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Final-Policy-onBoard-Diversity.pdf s) Composition of
Committee: https://hecprojects.
in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Composition-of-Commitees-khushi-policy.pdf t) Dividend
distribution policy: https://hecprojects. in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dividend_
Distribution_Policy.pdf u) CSR policy: https://hecprojects.in/wp-content/
uploads/2024/12/CSR-Policy-202425.pdf The aforesaid code/s and policy(ies) are available
on Company's website
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL)
ACT,2013:
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition
& Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as "Prevention of Sexual
Harassment Act"), the Company has formulated policy on prevention of Sexual
harassment at workplace for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at
workplace and an Internal Complaints Committee has also been set up to redress any such
complaints received. Your Company is committed to provide a conducive work environment
devoid of discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.
The policy covers all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees)
irrespective of their nature of employment and also applicable in respect of all
allegations of sexual harassment made by an outsider against an employee. During the year
2024-25, no case of Sexual Harassment was reported. The following is the summary for the
F.Y 2024-25
(a)Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year |
NIL |
(b) Number of complaints received during the year |
NIL |
(c)Number of complaints disposed off during the year |
NIL |
(d) Number of cases pending at the end of the year |
NIL |
DISCLOSURE UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
The Company is in compliance of the provision of
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 to the extent applicable.
38. DISCLOSURES:
The Company has not entered into any transaction of material nature with the Promoters,
the Directors or the Management that may have any potential conflict with the interest of
the Company.
39. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Certain statements in the Board's report describing the Company's objectives,
projections, expectations or predictions may be forward looking statements within the
meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ
from those expressed or implied. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise
any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Board of Directors wish to convey their gratitude and place on record their
appreciation for all the employees at all levels for their hard work, solidarity,
cooperation and dedication during the year. The Board sincerely conveys its appreciation
for its customers, shareholders, suppliers as well as vendors, bankers, business
associates, regulatory and government authorities for their continued support.
Date: August 1, 2025 Place: Ahmedabad
Registered Office: |
By order of the Board of Directors |
| Sigma 1 Corporate, Corporate House No. 6, Sindhu |
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| Bhavan Road, Nr. Mann Party Plot Cross Road, Bodakdev, |
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| Ahmedabad- 380054. |
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For, HEC Infra Projects Limited |
| Tel: - +91-79-40086771-74; |
Gaurang Parmanand Shah |
| Web: - www.hecprojects.in; |
(Chairman & Managing Director) |
| Email: - elect@hecproject.com |
DIN: 01756079 |
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