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To
The Members,
Your Directors present the Hundred and Thirteenth Annual Report,
together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2026.
FINANCIAL RESULTS :
| Particulars |
2025-2026 |
2024-2025 |
| Total Income |
1,577.18 |
1,259.97 |
| (Loss)/Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional
Item and Taxation |
(4.17) |
306.08 |
| Less: Depreciation |
14.60 |
15.25 |
| Less: Finance Costs |
28.59 |
131.34 |
| (Loss)/Profit before Exceptional Item and Tax |
(47.36) |
159.49 |
| Add: Exceptional Item |
- |
- |
| (Loss)/Profit before Tax |
(47.36) |
159.49 |
| Less: Current Tax |
- |
47.14 |
| Deferred Tax |
331.10 |
(4.04) |
| Taxes of earlier years |
(17.82) |
(15.25) |
| (Loss)/Profit for the year |
(360.64) |
131.64 |
| Other Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the year, net of tax |
1.43 |
12.84 |
| Total Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the year |
(359.21) |
144.48 |
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year
ended 31st March 2026 with a view to conserve the resources of the Company for long term
working capital requirements.
OPERATIONS
The total income of the Company for the current year is ' 1,577.18
Lakhs as against ' 1,259.97 Lakhs during the previous year. The Company has made a net
loss of ' 360.64 Lakhs during the current year as against the net profit of ' 131.64 Lakhs
in the previous year. The EPS for the current year is ' (12.06) as against '4.40 in the
previous year after the exceptional item.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors of your Company have not transferred any amount
to the reserves for the financial year under review.
SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company has two Associate companies viz. Simplex Papers Limited and
Simplex Mills Company Limited. The Company has Subsidiary Company i. e. Simplex Modern
Homes Private Limited with 51% shareholding, which was incorporated on 25th March, 2025.
Also Company holds the 99% of contribution in Simplex Dream Homes LLP. There are no joint
venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act).
During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of the
Associate Companies. In terms of subsection 3 of Section 129 of the Act, we have prepared
consolidated financial statements of the Company, which forms part of the Annual Report.
Further, a statement containing the salient features of the Financial Statements of
subsidiaries and associates is set out in the form of AOC-1, which forms part of the
Annual Report
PROJECTS
The Project "Simplex KhushAangan" has been completed
and handed over to the society for its day-to-day maintenance.
The project 'Casas-Na-Colina' consists of 4 villas at Nachinola,
Goa, spreading across 1,325 sq. mtrs. of land. The Viila's are completed and ready
for sale.
The Company has duly entered into Development Agreement with
'Bandra Anand Vihar Cooperative Housing Society Limited'' situated at
Bandra, Mumbai for redevelopment of the Residential Building. The Company has entered into
a Supplementary Agreement for Development and Assignment with Simplex Modern Homes Pvt.
Ltd. and the Society to unlock the full development of the plot. As part of this
agreement, the Company has officially transferred the project to Simplex Modern Homes
Private Limited.
The Company continues to focus on consolidation of its operations,
rationalization of business and exploring the opportunities in the development and
redevelopment projects of residential projects and commercial properties.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year, there was no change in the nature of the business of
the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE COMPANY
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
Company and date of this report.
SHARE CAPTIAL
The paid - up equity share capital stood at ' 299.14 Lakhs. During the
year under review, the Company has not issued equity shares.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public and as such,
no amount of principal or interest on deposits was outstanding as on the balance sheet
date.
LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Director
Shri Nandan Damani, Chairman and Managing Director, retires by rotation
in compliance with Section 152 of the Act, at the ensuing AGM of the Company and being
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors are also of the
opinion that Shri Nandan Damani fulfills all the conditions as mentioned in the Act. Upon
re-appointment as a Director, Shri Nandan Damani shall continue to hold his office of the
Chairman and Managing Director, and shall not be deemed to constitute a break in his
office.
The Board of Directors at its Meeting held on 20th May, 2026, subject
to approval of Members, approved the reappointment of Shri Nandan Damani (DlN:00058396) as
the Managing Director, designated as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company and
Shri Sanjay N Damani (DIN:03078104), as the Joint Managing Director, designated as the
Executive Director of the Company, for a period of three years, with effect from 29th
June, 2026 and 1st June, 2026 respectively.
Shri Praveen Kumar, a Director of the Company, nominated by LIC, ceased
to be a director from 25th May, 2025. Smt. Manju Bagga, nominated by LIC as a Director
appointed in his place w.e.f. 25th May, 2025, whose appointment was approved by
shareholder at the 112th Annual General Meeting of the Company on 6th August, 2025,
resigned from 22nd December, 2025, due to her appointment as an Insurance Ombudsman, by
the Council for Insurance Ombudsmen, which mandates cessation of her directorships in
other companies. The Board has placed on record its appreciation for Shri Praveen Kumar
and Smt. Manju Bagga for valuable contributions during their tenure. In view of this, Ms.
Geeta Prabhakaran has been nominated by LIC as a Director on the Board. The Board of
Directors of the Company at the meeting held on 20th May, 2026, on the recommendation of
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Ms. Geeta
Prabhakaran as an Additional Director, up to the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting of
the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 20th May,
2026 on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended to
appointment of Smt. Sita Sunil (DIN: 00041722) as Additional Director of the Company in
the category of Independent Director with effect from 20th May, 2026 under Section 161 (1)
of the Act, for a period of five (5) consecutive years with effect from 20th May, 2026 to
19th May, 2031 (both days inclusive), not liable to retire by rotation.
The resolutions seeking Member's approval for the reappointment
and appointment of the directors, forms part of the Notice. The details of the Directors
being recommended for appointment and re-appointment are contained in the accompanying
Notice of the AGM.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI -Listing
Regulations and that they are not disqualified to become directors under the Companies
Act, 2013. In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors
of the Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank
maintained by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA').
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that all the Independent
Directors of the Company hold highest standards of integrity and possess requisite
expertise and experience required to fulfill their duties as Independent Directors.
Key Managerial Personnel
The following persons are the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the
Company pursuant to Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, read with the Rules framed
thereunder:
i. Shri Nandan Damani, Chairman and Managing Director;
ii. Shri Sanjay N. Damani, Joint Managing Director;
iii. Smt. Sandhya R Kini, Whole Time Director;
iv. Shri Jaimin Desai, Chief Financial Officer;
v. Smt. Pooja Bagwe, Company Secretary
BOARD EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, Board Committee and Individual Director. Pursuant to the provisions of the
Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, a structured questionnaire was prepared after taking
into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the
Board's functioning composition of the Board and its Committees, culture, execution
and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out
by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the NonIndependent
Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Directors expressed their
satisfaction with the evaluation process.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
During the year under review, five Board meetings were held. The
details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and number of meetings held and
attendance of Directors at such meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report
which forms part of this Report.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' MEETING
In terms of Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, Independent Directors of the Company are required to hold at least
one meeting in a financial year without the attendance of NonIndependent Directors and
Members of management.
During the year under review, Independent Directors met separately on
11th February, 2026, inter alia for:
> Evaluation performance of Non-Independent Directors and the
Board of Directors of the Company as a whole.
Evaluation performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking
into views of Executive and NonExecutive Directors.
Evaluation of the quality, content and time line of flow of
information between the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has framed a policy for selection and appointment for
Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The details of this Policy are given
in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report. The Nomination and
Remuneration Policy is also available on the Company's website on
https://simplex-group.com/simplexupdate/RealtyLtd/ COMPANY%20CODE%20%20POUCIES/Nomination
%20and%20Reumenration%20Policy.pdf
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has practice of conducting familiarization programme for
Independent Directors of the Company. The details of the said programme are given in the
Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year, there was no employee in receipt of remuneration as
prescribed in the Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014. The prescribed particulars of Employees as required under Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure I and form part of this Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
i. STATUTORY AUDITORS
Khandelwal and Mehta LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (ICAI Firm
Registration No. W100084) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company in the
110th Annual General Meeting held on 2nd August, 2023 for the second term of five
consecutive years i.e. from the conclusion of the 110th Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of 115th Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year 2027-28.
The Statutory Auditors have submitted their Independent Auditors Report
on the Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2026 and they
have given an unmodified opinion(s) report on the Financial Statements for the year under
review.
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimer made by the Auditors in their report. No frauds have been reported by the
Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act.
ii. SECRETARIALAUDITOR
A Secretarial Audit was conducted during the year in accordance with
provisions of Section 204 of the Act. The Secretarial Auditor's Report is attached as
Annexure II and forms part of this Report. The Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer
FRAUD REPORTING
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 to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act read
with Rule 13(1) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, details of which needs
to be mentioned in this Report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review
as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations is attached and forms
part of this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has complied with the mandatory provisions of Corporate
Governance requirements as stipulated under the Listing Regulations. A separate report on
Corporate Governance along with the requisite Auditor's Certificate is annexed and
forms part of this Report.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, and
the Listing Regulations, on the basis of information placed before them, the Directors
state that:
I. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures, if any;
ii. appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently, and the judgments and estimates that have been made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at
31st March, 2026 and the loss of the Company for the said period;
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken 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 annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
v. the internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi. There is a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis, in the ordinary course of business and
were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
There were no transactions during the year which would require to be reported in Form
AOC-2. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company
with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may
have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large during the year that
would have required Members approval under the Listing Regulations.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is
available on the Company's website on https://simplex-group.com/simplex_update/
Realty_Ltd /COMPANY%20CODE%20%20POUCIES/SRL%20R evised%20Related%20Party%20 Policy.pdf
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to deal with
instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The detail of the Policy is explained in the
Corporate Governance Report and is also available on the Company's website on
https://simplex-group.com/simplex_update/ RealtyLtd /COMPANY %20CODE %20% 20 POLICIES/
Whistle%20Blower
ANNUALRETURN
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, copy of the
Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company. The web link of
the same is https://simplex-group.com/report.php.
STOCKEXCHANGE
The Company's equity shares are listed at BSE Limited and the Annual
Listing Fees for the year 2026-2027 has been paid.
PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION,
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Considering the Company's business activities, the Directors have
nothing to report under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 with reference to Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption.
| Foreign Exchange Transactions |
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
| Foreign Exchange Earnings |
Nil |
Nil |
| Foreign Exchange Outgo |
2.26 |
8.41 |
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In line with the provisions of the Act and the rules framed there under
with respect to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), your Company is not governed by
the provisions of Section 135 of the Act and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, the Company is not required to formulate a policy on CSR
and was not required to constitute a CSR Committee.
However, with a view to have a better corporate governance, the Company
continues with the CSR Committee which is already formed and conducts a meeting once in a
year.
The details of Committee and its terms of reference are set out in
Corporate Governance Report. The Annual Report on CSR activities is attached as Annexure
III and forms part of this Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS
During the financial year under review, no significant and material
orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern
status and the Company's operations in future.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The details in respect of internal financial control and their adequacy
are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which is part of this Report.
RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Risk management policy has been developed and implemented. The Board is
kept informed of the risk mitigation measures being taken through risk mitigation
report/operation report. There are no current risks which threaten the existence of the
Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT ACT, 2013
The Company has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and
redressal of sexual harassment at workplace and has duly constituted an Internal
Complaints Committee in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
During the year under review, there was no complaint reported under the
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013.
COMPLIANCE TO THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT,
1961
The Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions of
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE COMPANY
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
Company to which these financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (THE CODE)
During the year under review, the Company has not made or received any
application under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and there is no proceeding pending
under the said Code.
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 REASONS THEREOF
During the year under review, the Company has not undergone any
one-time settlement and therefore, the disclosure in this regard in not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the assistance
and support extended by all Government Authorities, Financial Institutions, Banks,
Consultants, Solicitors and Members of the Company. The Directors express their
appreciation for the dedicated and sincere services rendered by the employees of the
Company.
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