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To
The Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 43rd Annual
Report of your Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2025.
(Rs in Lakh)
| Financial Results |
Year Ended 31.03.2025 |
Year Ended 31.03.2024 |
| Revenue for the year |
118.24 |
120.07 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Tax, Depreciation and
Finance Cost |
-203.97 |
24.66 |
| Less: Finance Expenses |
16.44 |
11.62 |
| Profit/(Loss) before
Depreciation/Amortization (PBDT) |
-220.41 |
13.04 |
| Less: Depreciation |
2.10 |
- |
| Net Profit/(Loss) before Taxation (PBT) |
-222.51 |
13.04 |
| Less: Provision for Taxation (including
Deferred Tax) |
-0.19 |
3.70 |
| Less: Extra-ordinary Items |
- |
- |
| Profit/(Loss) after Tax & Extra-ordinary
Items |
-222.32 |
9.33 |
| Less: Adjustments for ECL |
- |
145.74 |
| Less: Right Issue Expenses |
47.39 |
45.71 |
| Less: Provision for Dividend |
- |
- |
| Less: Transfer to General Reserves |
- |
- |
| Profit/(Loss) available for Appropriation |
-269.71 |
-182.12 |
| Add: Profit/(Loss) brought forward from
Previous Year |
27.22 |
209.34 |
| Balance of Profit/(Loss) carried forward |
-242.49 |
27.22 |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Total revenue for the year stood at Rs 118.24 lakh in comparison to
last years' revenue of Rs 120.07 lakh. In term of Profit before taxation, the Company has
earned a Profit/(Loss) of Rs (222.51) lakh in comparison to last years' Profit of Rs 13.04
lakh. Profit/Loss after Tax and Extra-Ordinary Items stood at Rs (269.71) lakh in
comparison to last financial year's Profit/(Loss) of Rs 182.12 lakh.
DIVIDEND AND RESERVES
In view of low profit and due to other adjustments, your Directors do
not propose any dividend for the year under review. During the year under review Rs Nil
was transferred to General Reserves.
SHARE CAPITAL & LISTING
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025 was Rs 4702.7325
Crore consisting of 47,02,73,250 Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each. During the year under
review, the Company has issued 33,74,28,510 Equity Shares of Rs 1/- each on Right basis.
Apart from Right Issue, as stated above, the Company has not issued any
share with differential voting rights; nor granted stock options nor sweat equity. As on
March 31, 2025, none of the Directors and/or Key Managerial Person of the Company hold
instruments convertible in to Equity Shares of the Company.
The Company's Equity Shares are listed on the BSE Limited
("BSE") and on Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE). The Equity Shares are actively
traded on BSE. The shares of the Company are not suspended from trading from BSE platform.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your directors believe that corporate governance is an ethically driven
business process that is committed to values aimed at enhancing the growth of your
Company. The endeavour is to continue and move forward as a responsible and sustainable
Company in order to attract as well as retain talents, investors and to maintain
fulfilling relationships with the communities and take all possible steps in the direction
to re-write a new future for your Company.
We are committed to achieve the highest standards of ethics,
transparency, corporate governance and continue to comply with the code of conduct framed
for the Board and senior management under SEBI Listing Regulations and have maintained
high standards of corporate governance based on the principle of effective implementation
of internal control measures, adherence to the law and regulations and accountability at
all levels of the organization.
Your Company's corporate governance practices are driven by effective
and strong Board oversight, timely disclosures, transparent accounting policies and high
levels of integrity in decision making. The corporate governance report of the Company for
the Year Under Review as required under the applicable SEBI Listing Regulations is
attached hereto and forms part of this report. The requisite certificate from Statutory
Auditors, M/s S P M L & Associates, Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance with
the conditions of corporate governance is attached to the corporate governance report.
GENERAL RESERVES
The General Reserve is used from time to time to transfer profits from
retained earnings for appropriation purposes. As the General reserve is created by a
transfer from one component of equity to another and is not an item of other comprehensive
income, items included in the General reserve will not be reclassified subsequently to the
statement of profit and loss.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
As mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the financial
statements for the year ended on March 31, 2025 has been prepared in accordance with the
Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The estimates and judgements relating to
the Financial Statements are made on a prudent basis, so as to reflect in a true and fair
manner, the form and substance of transactions and reasonably present the Company's state
of affairs, profits and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly
issued accounting standard, if initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting
standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use. Management evaluates
all recently issued or revised accounting standards on an ongoing basis. The Company
discloses standalone financial results on a quarterly basis which are subjected to limited
review and publishes standalone audited financial results on an annual basis.
The Company continues to focus on judicious management of its working
capital, receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under
strict check through continuous monitoring.
There is no audit qualification, reservation however adverse remarks by
Auditors for the year under review, have been addressed below -
Explanations on comments by the Board on any Qualification, Reservation
or Adverse Remark or Disclaimer made by Statutory Auditors
| Comment by Auditors |
Management Comment |
| Certain balances of trade receivables, trade
payables, and loans and advances are subject to confirmation, reconciliation, and
consequential adjustments, if any. The management has obtained confirmations for some of
these balances and is in the process of obtaining the remainder (Note 39(b) to financial
statements). |
The Company is in the process of obtaining
confirmation and reconciliation of loans & advances and balances of Trade Receivables. |
| The Company is engaged in Investments and
trading of shares and securities and other financial activities and meets the criteria
specified under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, requiring
registration as a NonBanking Financial Company (NBFC). However, the Company has not
obtained such registration from the Reserve Bank of India. |
The Company is in the process of applying for
registration under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. |
| The Company holds investments in various
unlisted companies, valued at INR 1522.18 Lakhs as on 31 March 2025. The Company had last
undertaken fair value assessment of these investments by obtaining valuation reports for
valuation as on 31 March 2024. The management have undertaken self- |
The Auditors' comment is in line with the
court verdict. |
| assessment of these investments as on 31
March 2025 and based on the same, they do not expect any material changes to the fair
value determined under previous valuation reports. Therefore, the management has decided
to carry same fair value of investments as on 31 March 2025. We have solely relied on
management's representation in this regard. (Note 5.1 to financial statements) |
|
| The Company holds 'stock-in-trade' of shares
in listed Companies, which are not currently traded on any stock exchange. Based on
Company's anticipated recovery at disposal of these shares, the Company has kept the last
available traded rates of such companies for the purpose of their respective valuation as
on 31 March 2025. (valued at INR 2.97 Lakhs) (Note 4.1 to financial statements) |
The Company is in process of recovering such
advances. |
| During past years / periods, the Company had
given various advances (recoverable in cash / kind) totaling to INR 1137.37 Lakhs (gross
value) - shown under 'Other financial assets (current)'. The management has explained us
that these advances were given for the purpose of acquiring of shares / securities;
however, such acquisition is pending as on balance sheet date. The management is in
process of either settling these transactions by acquisition of shares / securities, or by
squaring off the advances through repayment. We have solely relied on management's
representation in this regard (Note 9.1 to financial results). |
The Company is in process of settling these
accounts, either by way of taking delivery of shares or by way of refund of advances. |
| Based on our review, it is observed that
interest income is not recognized on some of outstanding loans and advances given to
various parties as interest income could not be crystallized from such parties. However,
the management is of the opinion that it will be able to soon recover the principal amount
from these parties. The Company has considered ECL provision in respect of these parties
as per the policy adopted considering them as credit-impaired financial assets. In the
absence of any further details / documents, we have solely relied on management's
representation with regard to the items of these loans and the ECL provision thereof. |
The Company is in processing of settling
these accounts and in process of taking all possible initiatives to recover these old dues
together with Interest due on such Loans & Advances, to the extent, it is possible to
recover. |
| The Company has outstanding 'trade
receivables' for more than 3 years, totaling to 49.67 Lakhs (gross value). The management
is of the opinion that it is in process of recovering these amounts. The Company has
considered ECL provision in respect of these parties as per the policy adopted considering
them as credit-impaired financial assets. |
The initiative has been taken in compliance
with Accounting Standards Ind AS 109. Further, the Company is in processing of settling
these accounts and in process of taking all possible initiatives to recover these old
dues. |
| The Company has a dormant bank account (held
with Yes Bank) totaling to 0.10 lakhs, reflected in the books of accounts. The balance is
pending confirmation and may require adjustments upon receipt of relevant statements.
(Note 7.1 to the financial results). |
The Company is in the process of closing of
all such dormant accounts |
BUSINESS SEGMENT
Your Company is into the business of Finance & Investments in
accordance with the Accounting Standard 17 notified by Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules 2006.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES & INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments, if any, covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the
Financial Statements.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Associate and Joint Venture
during the reporting period. The Company also does not have any Subsidiary, Associate and
Joint Venture Company who ceased to be Subsidiary, Associate and Joint Venture during the
year.
During the year, no Company has ceased to be Subsidiary, Associate or
Joint Venture Company.
POLICY FOR DETERMINING MATERIAL SUBSIDIARY
COMPANIES
The Company has formulated a "Policy for determining material
Subsidiary Companies" of the Company. This policy is available on your Company's
website at https://www.khoobsuratltd.co.in/company-policies.html
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (RPT)
There were no materially significant transactions with the related
parties during the financial year, which were in conflict with the interest of the
Company. The requisite details under Form AOC-2 in Annexure III have been provided
elsewhere in this Report. Suitable disclosure as required by the Accounting Standard
(Ind-AS 24) has been made in the notes to the Financial Statements.
None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationships or transactions
vis-a-vis the Company
The Company has put in place a mechanism for certifying the Related
Party Transactions Statements placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors
from an Independent Chartered Accountant Firm.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of
Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company. None of the Directors has any
pecuniary relationship or transactions vis-a-vis the Company except remuneration and
sitting fees.
In accordance with the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Company has in place the Policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions which is
available on its website at the link: https://www.khoobsuratltd.co.in/company-
policies.html
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis on the operations of the Company
as prescribed under Part B of Schedule V read with regulation 34(3) of the Listing
Regulations, 2015 is provided in a separate section and forms part of the Directors'
Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE COMPANY
Apart from disclosures made in this Report and the audited financial
statements for the Year Under Review no material changes and commitments have occurred
after the closure of the year till the date of this Report, which affect the financial
position of the Company.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY.
There are no changes in the nature of business in the financial year
2024-25.
BOARD 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 performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking
inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and
structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after
seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition
of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board
Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In Compliance with Section 149 (7) read with Schedule IV of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 25(3) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, a separate
Board Meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on February 14, 2025
wherein, the following items in agenda were discussed:
reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the
Board as a whole.
reviewed the performance of the Chairperson of the company,
taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors;
Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board
to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
The Board evaluates its composition to ensure that the Board has
the appropriate mix of skills, experience, independence and knowledge to ensure their
continued effectiveness. In the table below, the specific areas of focus or expertise of
individual Board members have been highlighted.
Matrix setting out the skiNs/expertise/competence of the Board of
Directors
| Sl. No. |
Essential Core skiNs/expertise/ competencies
required for the Company |
Core skills/expertise/competencies of all the
Directors on the Board of the Company |
| 1. |
Strategic and Business Leadership |
The Directors and especially the Managing
Director have many years of experience. |
| 2. |
Financial expertise |
The Board has eminent business leaders with
deep knowledge of finance and business. |
| 3. |
Governance, Compliance and Regulatory |
The presence of Directors with qualifications
and expertise in Law and Regulatory affairs lends strength to the Board. |
| 4. |
Knowledge and expertise of Trade and
Technology |
The Directors have profound knowledge of
economic Affairs, trade and technology related matters. |
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The details of the Board Meetings and other Committee Meetings held
during the financial year 2024-25 are given in the separate section of Corporate
Governance Report.
BOARD COMMITTEES
All Committees of the Board of Directors are constituted in line with
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable regulations of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
MANAGEMENT
There is no change in Management of the Company during the year under
review.
DIRECTORS
There was no change in composition of Board during the financial year
in comparison to last financial year.
The details of programme for familiarization of Independent Directors
with the Company, nature of the business segments in which the Company operates and
related matters are put up on the website of the Company
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the
requisite expertise and experience and are the persons of high integrity and repute. They
fulfill the conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder
and are independent of the management.
Further, none of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under
sub-section (2) of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
DIRECTOR RETIRING BY ROTATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act,
2013, Mr. Alok Kumar Das, Non-Executive Director (DIN: 00243572) of the Company, being
longest in the office, retires by rotation at the ensuing annual general meeting and being
eligible offers himself for re-appointment. He has given a declaration in terms of Section
164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 to the effect that he is not disqualified from being
reappointed as a Director of the Company.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS & KMPs
As per provisions of Section 149 of the 2013 Act, independent directors
shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on the board of a company, but
shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term up to five years on passing of a
special resolution by the company and disclosure of such appointment in Board's Report.
Further Section 152 of the Act provides that the independent directors shall not be liable
to retire by rotation in the Annual General Meeting ('AGM') of the Company.
As per requirements of Regulation 25 of Listing Regulations, a person
shall not serve as an independent director in more than seven listed entities: provided
that any person who is serving as a whole time director in any listed entity shall serve
as an independent director in not more than three listed entities. Further, independent
directors of the listed entity shall
hold at least one meeting in a year, without the presence of
non-independent directors and members of the management and all the independent directors
shall strive to be present at such meeting.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the
requisite expertise and experience and are the persons of high integrity and repute. They
fulfil the conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder
and are independent of the management.
Independent Directors have confirmed that they have complied with the
Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
Neither there was a change in the composition of Board during the
current financial nor was a change in the employees from KMP category, except as stated
herein below.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS / KMP APPOINTED AND RESIGNED
DURING THE YEAR
| Sl. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Date of Appointment |
Date of Resignation |
| 1. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
During the Year Under Review, the formal annual evaluation of the
performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors was carried out, in the
Company by the independent directors, and the Board, in compliance with the Companies Act,
2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
The performance of non-independent directors, Board as a whole and the
chairman was done by the independent directors of the Company. Performance evaluation of
independent directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the independent director
being evaluated.
An indicative criterion of evaluation was circulated to the directors
to facilitate such evaluation. Based on the feedback of the directors and on due
deliberations of the views and counter views, the evaluation was carried out in terms of
the NRC Policy and such indicative criterion. The Board sought the feedback of directors
on various parameters including:
Degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities towards
stakeholders (by way of monitoring corporate governance practices, participation in the
long-term strategic planning, etc.);
Structure, composition, and role clarity of the Board and
Committees;
Extent of co-ordination and cohesiveness between the Board and
its Committees;
Effectiveness of the deliberations and process management;
Board/Committee culture and dynamics; and
Quality of relationship between Board Members and the
Management.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board
Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The evaluation process endorsed the Board confidence in the ethical
standards of the Company, the resilience of the Board and the management in navigating the
Company during challenging times, cohesiveness amongst the Board, constructive
relationship between the Board and the management, and the openness of the management in
sharing strategic information to enable Board to discharge their responsibilities and
fiduciary duties.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAM FOR DIRECTORS
As a practice, all new directors (including independent directors)
inducted to the Board are given a formal orientation.
The familiarisation programme for the independent directors is
customised to suit their individual interests and area of expertise. The directors are
usually encouraged to interact with members of senior management as part of the induction
programme. The senior management make presentations giving an overview of the Company's
strategy, operations, products, markets and group structure, Board constitution and
guidelines, and the major risks and risk management strategy. This enables the directors
to get a deep understanding of the Company, its people, values and culture and facilitates
their active participation in overseeing the performance of the management.
The details of the familiarization program conducted during the Year
Under Review can be accessed from Company website
https://www.khoobsuratltd.co.in/company-policies.html.
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has devised a Nomination and Remuneration Policy ("NRC
Policy") which inter alia sets out the guiding principles for identifying and
ascertaining the integrity, qualification, expertise and experience of the person for the
appointment as directors, key managerial personnel ("KMPs") and senior
management personnel ("SMPs").
The NRC Policy has been framed with the objective-
a. to ensure that appointment of directors, KMPs and SMPs and their
removals are in compliances with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and
the SEBI Listing Regulations;
b. to set out criteria for the evaluation of performance and
remuneration of directors, KMPs and SMPs;
c. to adopt best practices to attract and retain talent by the Company;
and
d. to ensure diversity of the Board of the Company
The NRC Policy specifies the manner of effective evaluation of
performance of Board, its committees and individual directors to be carried out either by
the Board, by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee or by an independent external
agency and review its implementation and compliance. During the Year Under Review, there
has been no change in the NRC Policy.
The NRC Policy of the Company can be accessed at the website of the
Company at https://www.khoobsuratltd.co.in/company-policies.html.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE
REGULATORS, TRIBUNALS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING
FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company between the end of Financial Year and date of the
report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013
the Board of Directors confirms that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, for the year ended March
31, 2025, all the applicable accounting standards prescribed by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures, if any;
2. the directors had 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 March 31, 2025 and
of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
3. that the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
4. that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis;
5. that the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
6. that the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and
operating effectively.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to credit, liquidity and interest rate risk. On
the other hand, investment in Stock Market, both in Quoted and Unquoted Shares, have the
risk of change in the price and value, both in term of up and down and thus can affect the
profitability of the Company.
Risk management is embedded in your Company's operating framework. Your
Company believes that managing risks helps in maximizing returns. The Company's approach
to addressing business risks is comprehensive and includes periodic review of such risks
and a framework for mitigating controls and reporting mechanism of such risks. The risk
management framework is reviewed periodically by the Board and the Audit Committee.
Further, the Company is not required to constitute Risk Management
Committee under Listing Regulations, 2015. INTERNAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
AND ITS ADEQUACY
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal,
statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of
internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the
reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit
committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were
adequate and effective during FY 2024-25.
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION AND BOARD DIVERSITY
POLICY
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework
in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
of the Company. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the
basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-executive Directors (by way of
sitting fees and commission), Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other
employees. The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and Independence of Director and criteria for appointment of Key Managerial
Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors while making selection of
the candidates. The above policy has been posted on the website of the Company.
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION AND BOARD DIVERSITY
POLICY
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework
in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
of the Company. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the
basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-executive Directors (by way of
sitting fees and commission), Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other
employees. The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and Independence of Director and criteria for appointment of Key Managerial
Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors while making selection of
the candidates. The above policy has been posted on the website of the Company at the link
https://www.khoobsuratltd.co.in/company-policies.html.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In Compliance of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has
adopted a Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism and has established the necessary vigil
mechanism for Directors, Employees and Stakeholders of the Company to report genuine
concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's
code of conduct or ethics policy. The Company has disclosed the policy on the website of
the Company at link https://www.khoobsuratltd.co.in/company-policies.html
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Innovation and Technology are synonymous with the Company. The
investment in technology acts as a catalyst and enables the Company to be innovative.
AUDITORS Statutory Auditors
Messrs. S P M L & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (FRN -
136549W) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five
consecutive years at the 41s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members held
on September 25, 2023 on a remuneration mutually agreed upon by the Board of Directors and
the Statutory Auditors. Pursuant to the amendments made to Section 139 of the Companies
Act, 2013 by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 effective from May 7, 2018, the
requirement of seeking ratification of the Members for the appointment of the Statutory
Auditors has been withdrawn from the Statute. Hence the resolution seeking ratification of
the Members for continuance of their appointment at this AGM is not being sought.
There is no audit qualification, reservation or adverse remark for the
year under review, except as stated on Page number 20-21 of the Report.
Secretarial Auditors
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 appointed Mrs. Kriti Daga, Company Secretaries in Practice (C. P. No. 14023)
to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for FY 2024-25. The Report of the
Secretarial Audit Report in the prescribed Form MR-3 is annexed in this Annual Report as
Annexure II. The same does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Further, the Appointment of Mrs. Kriti Daga, Company Secretaries in
Practice (C. P. No. 14023) is also recommended to members at ensuing 43rd AGM
for the term of next 5 years commencing from F.Y. 2025-26.
In addition to the above and pursuant to SEBI circular dated 8 February
2019, a report on secretarial compliance by Mrs. Kriti Daga for the FY2024-25 has been
submitted with stock exchanges.
Internal Auditors
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation
system, which are constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating
procedures. The Company's internal control system is commensurate with its size, scale and
complexities of its operations. The internal and operational audit is entrusted to M/s P R
Shukla & Associates, Chartered Accountant Firm, Kolkata (FRN - 327763E). The main
thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business
processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the
adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements to
strengthen the same. The Company has a robust Management Information System, which is an
integral part of the control mechanism.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and
the Key Managerial Personnel are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and
corrective actions taken. Audit plays a key role in providing assurance to the Board of
Directors. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management
are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board. To maintain its objectivity and
independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)^) of the Companies Act,
2013, extract of the Annual Return for the financial year ended 31s March 2025
made under the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act is attached as Annexure IV to this
report.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013 READ WITH RULES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 22 of Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013 read with Rules
thereunder, this is to certify and declare that there was no case of sexual harassment
during the year under review. Neither there was a case pending at the opening of Financial
Year, nor has the Company received any Complaint during the year.
STATUTORY INFORMATION AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
Since the Company is into the business of financing and investment
activities in Shares and Securities; the information regarding Conservation of Energy,
Technology Absorption, Adoption and Innovation, as defined under section 134(3)(m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is
reported to be NIL.
The Disclosure required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with the
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, is annexed as Annexure 'V' and forms an integral part of this Report. A statement
comprising the names of top employees in terms of remuneration drawn and every persons
employed throughout the year, who were in receipt of remuneration in terms of Rule 5(2) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
annexed as Annexure 'VI' and forms an integral part of this annual report. The aforesaid
Annexure is also available for inspection by Members at the Registered Office of the
Company, 21 days before and up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting during
the business hours on working days.
None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is a relative of any
Director of the Company. None of the employees hold (by himself or along with his spouse
and dependent children) more than two percent of the Equity Shares of the Company.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
As the Company is not among top 1000 Companies by Market Capitalization
on Stock Exchanges, the disclosure of Report under of Regulation 34(2) of the Listing
Regulations is not applicable to the Company for the year under review.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Company has not earned or used foreign exchange earnings/outgoings
during the year under review.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposit
from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The maintenance of cost records for the services rendered by the
Company is not required pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 3 of Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
AUDITORS REPORT
The Notes on Financial Statement referred in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and the
Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by
its officers or employees of Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act,
2013, details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on
corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from
the Company's Auditors confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Board of Directors affirms that the Company has complied with the
applicable mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India.
DETAIL OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING
PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During the financial Year Under Review, neither any application is made
by the Company nor any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code,
2016.
OTHER DISCLOSURE
During the financial Year Under Review, disclosure with respect to
details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time
settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial
institutions along with the reason thereof is not applicable.
GENERAL
Your Directors state that during Financial Year 2024-25:
The Company has not issued any Equity Shares with differential
rights as to Dividend, Voting or otherwise.
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the
year.
There are no significant or material orders passed against the
Company by the Regulators or Courts of Tribunals during the year ended March 31, 2025
which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
The Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance of
cost records for any of the products of the Company under sub-section (1) of Section 148
of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed there under.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Directors' Report and Management Discussion and
Analysis describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or
predictions may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those
expressed or implied.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
assistance and guidance provided by the Reserve Bank of India, the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, government and other regulatory
Authorities, stock exchanges, other statutory bodies, Company's bankers, Members and
employees of the Company for the assistance, cooperation and encouragement and continued
support extended to the Company.
Your Directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the
Company viz. customers, members, dealers, vendors, banks and other business partners for
the excellent support received from them during the year. Our employees are instrumental
in helping the Company scale new heights, year after year. Their commitment and
contribution is deeply acknowledged. Your involvement as shareholders is also greatly
valued. Your Directors look forward to your continuing support.
| Kolkata, September 5, 2025 |
By order of the Board |
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For KHOOBSURAT LIMITED |
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S/d- |
| Registered Office: |
Sanjay Mishra |
| 7A, Bentinck Street, 3rd Floor,
Room No. 310 |
DIN:09048557 |
| Kolkata-700 001 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
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