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BSE: 531205ISIN: INE179O01031INDUSTRY: Trading

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Year End :2024-03 

The Directors’ present the Annual report on the business and operations of your Company forthe year 2023-24.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:

Particulars

Year Ended 31.03.2024 (In Thousand)

Year Ended 31.03.2023 (In Thousand)

Revenue from Operations

7,24,704.42

77,043.18

Other Income

1,185.81

4.97

Total Revenue

7,25,890.24

77,048.15

Less: Total Expenditure (including Change in Inventories)

5,99,078.39

76,912.18

Profit Before Tax

1,26,811.85

135.97

Less: Tax expense/ Deferred tax liability

10,598.56

34.05

Profit after T ax

1,16,213.69

101.92

Earnings Per Share

0.23

0.02

For the year ended 31st March, 2024, your Company has reported total revenue and net profit after taxation of Rs. 72,47,04,420/- and Rs. 11,62,13,690/-respectively. Last year total revenue was Rs. 7,70,43,179/- and Rs.1,01,920/-.

NATURE OF BUSINESS:

There are no changes in nature of Business.

REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF SUBSIDIARIES. ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:

The Company does not have Subsidiaries, Associate and Joint Venture Companies. Hence, details for the same are not required to mention here.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves.

DIVIDEND:

In view of losses, your directors do not recommend any dividend during the year.

SHARE CAPITAL & AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL:

The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 50,22,69,160/-The Authorised Share Capital as on March 31, 2024 was Rs. 51,00,00,000/-

Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period

Particulars

As at March 31,2024

As at March 31, 2023

No. of shares at the beginning of the year

5672.90

5672.90

Add: Bonus Shares issued during the year

25113.46

0.00

Add: Issue of Shares during the year

25000.00

0.00

Add: Split of Shares from Rs.10/- to 1/-

452042.24

0.00

Less: Reduction in Capital

(5559.44)

502269.16

0.00

5672.90

No. of shares at the end of the year

502269.16

5672.90

A) Issue of equity shares with differential rights:

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights.

B) Issue of sweat equity shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.

C) Issue of employee stock options

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.

D) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees

The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. Hence the details under rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not required to be disclosed.

FINANCE:

Company has not borrowed any Loan from any Bank or Financial Institution during the year under review.

FIXED DEPOSITS:

The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year. There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2024.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

Employee relations throughout the Company were harmonious. The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted efforts of all employees in advancing the Company’s vision and strategy to deliver good performance.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:

Risk management is embedded in your company’s operating framework. Your company believes that managing risk helps in maximizing returns. The company’s approach to addressing business risk 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. Some of the risks that the company is exposed to are:

Commodity Price Risks:

The Company is exposed to the risk of price fluctuation of raw material as well as finished goods. The company proactively manages these risks through forward booking. Inventory management and proactive vendor development practices. The Company’s reputation for quality, product differentiation and service, coupled with existence of powerful brand image with robust marketing network mitigation the impact the impact of price risk on finished goods.

Regulatory Risks

The company is exposed to risks attached to various statues and regulations including the company Act. The company is mitigating these risks through regular review of legal compliances carried out through internal as well as external compliance audits.

Human Resources Risks

Retaining the existing talent pool and attracting new talent are major risks. The company has initialed various measures including rolling out strategic talent management system, training and integration of learning and development activities.

Strategic Risks

Emerging businesses, capital expenditure for capacity expansion, etc., are normal strategic risk faced by the company. However, the company has well-defined processes and procedures for obtaining approvals for investments in new business and capacity expansion etc.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any.

DIRECTORS:

a) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

During the year following Changes made in the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

Mr. Rajendra Singh was resigned from the post of Director of the Company w.e.f. 14/04/2023 .

Ms. Shivangi Bipinchandra Gajjar appointed as an Independent Director by the Board of the Company w.e.f. 14/04/2023.

Mr. Vinay Kumar Jain was resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 01/05/2023.

Mr. Pawansut Swami was appointed as Company Secretary cum compliance officer of the Company on 03/05/2023.

Mr. Pawansut Swami was resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 04/09/2023.

Mrs. Pooja Manthan Patel was appointed as Company Secretary cum compliance officer of the Company on 09/11/2023.

Mr. Akshaykumar Natubhai Patel was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company on 10/01/2024.

Mr. Krishna Vipinchandra Patel was appointed as Non- Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company on 01/03/2024.

Mr. Apurvkumar Pankajbhai Patel was resigned from the post of Non- Executive NonIndependent Director of the Company on 01/03/2024.

Mrs. Pooja Manthan Patel was resigned from the post of Company Secretary cum compliance officer of the Company w.e.f. 01/03/2024.

Mr. Krishna Vipinchandra Patel will retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, offer himself for reappointment.

b) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and reappointment, if any

All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

c) Formal Annual Evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and Compliance Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

d) Remuneration Policy

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

e) Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee

Regular meetings of the Board are held to discuss and decide on various business policies, strategies and other businesses. The schedule of the Board/Committee meetings to be held in the forthcoming financial year is being circulated to the Directors in advance to enable them to plan their schedule for effective participation in the meetings.

During the year the Company has held 14 (Fourteen) Board Meetings as against the minimum requirement of 04 meetings. The meetings were held on 14/04/2023, 03/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 12/09/2023, 01/11/2023, 09/11/2023, 28/11/2023, 15/12/2023,

10/01/2024, 08/02/2024, 01/03/2024 and 19/03/2024.

COMMITTEE OF BOARD-

AUDIT COMMITTEE

a) Brief description of terms of reference:

Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee are as per Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the guidelines set out in the listing agreements with the Stock Exchanges that inter-alia, include overseeing financial reporting processes, reviewing periodic financial results, financial statements and adequacy of internal control systems with the Management and adequacy of internal audit functions, discussions with the auditors about the scope of audit including the observations of the auditors and discussion with internal auditor on any significant findings.

b) Composition:

The Audit Committee has been constituted in conformity with the requirements of Section - 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. As on the end of Financial Year 2023-24, Audit Committee comprises of three Directors as under:

Sr.

No.

Name of Member

Designation

1

Nilam Makwana

Chairperson

2

Shivangi Gajjar

Member

3

Krishna Vipinchandra Patel

Member

During the year under review, the 4 Audit Committee was held during Financial Year 202324. The dates on which the said meetings were held on 29/05/2023, 14/08/2023, 01/11/2023 and 10/01/2024.

Minutes of meetings of the Audit Committee are circulated to members of the Committee and the Board is kept apprised.

Members of the Audit Committee have requisite financial and management expertise. The Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditor and the Chief Financial Officer are invited to attend and participate at meetings of the Committee.

NOMTNATTON/REMTTNERATTON COMMITTEE

The Nomination/Remuneration committee consists of the following three Directors:

Sr.

No.

Name of Member

Designation

1

Shivangi Gajjar

Chairperson

2

Nilam Makwana

Member

3

Krishna Vipinchandra Patel

Member

The Nomination/Remuneration committee recommends to the Board the attributes and qualification for becoming a member of the Board. It also recommends the remuneration payable to the Directors, Key managerial personnel and other senior personnel and such other matters as are necessary under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

During the year under review, the 6 Nomination and Remuneration Committee was held during Financial Year 2023-24. The dates on which the said meetings were held on 14/04/2023, 03/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/08/2023, 04/09/2023 and 01/03/2024.

SHAREHOLDERS COMMITTEE:

The Board of Directors have constituted a “Share Transfer and Shareholders / Investor Grievance Committee and stakeholders’ relationship committee” in line with the Listing Agreement, which is responsible for all matters concerning the share transfers, transmissions, issue of duplicate share certificates and attending to the grievance of the shareholders.

The present composition of the Committee is as under: Shareholder’s Committee consists of following Directors

Sr.

No.

Name of Member

Designation

1

Shivangi Gajjar

Chairperson

2

Nilam Makwana

Member

3

Krishna Vipinchandra Patel

Member

During the year under review, the 3 Stakeholders Committee was held during Financial Year 2023-24. The dates on which the said meetings were held on 29/05/2023, 14/08/2023 and 10/01/2024.

The Company addresses all complaints, suggestions and grievances expeditiously and replies have been sent / issues resolved usually within 15 days except in case of dispute over facts or other legal constraints. During the year complaints were received from SEBI or shareholders were resolved satisfactory. No requests for share transfers are pending except those that are disputed or Sub-judice.

Evaluation

Committee has adopted a formal system of evaluating Board performance as a whole and the contribution of each individual director. An evaluation of Board performance is conducted annually to identify areas of improvement and as a form of good Board management practice. Each member of the Committee shall abstain from voting any resolutions in respect of the assessment of his performance or re-nomination as Director. The results of the evaluation exercise were considered by Committee which then makes recommendations to the Board aimed at helping the Board to discharge its duties more effectively.

Performance Evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination and Remuneration and Stakeholder Committees. A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board’s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.

A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

General Body Meeting (Last Four):

Date

Type

Time

Venue

27/09/2023

AGM

Office No: B-263, Sakar-7, Nehru Bridge Corner, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380006

06/10/2023

EGM

11:30 AM

Office No. B-263, Sakar-7, Nehru Bridge Corner, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380006

12/02/2024

EGM

11:30 AM

Office No. 1216, Shilp Epitom, Rajpath - Rangoli Road, Off Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380054

06/03/2024

EGM

03:30 PM

Office No. 1216, Shilp Epitom, Rajpath - Rangoli Road, Off Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380054

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of Rs. 60,00,000/- or more per annum / Rs. 5,00,000/- or more per month during the year. Hence, no information is required to be furnished as required under Rule, 5(2) and 5(3) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.

DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

The Directors’ Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, shall state that—

(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

(b) 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 at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;

(c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and

(e) 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.

(f) 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.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

a. There are transactions entered into between related parties as follows:

• Directors & Key Managerial Personnel: -

Sr No

Name of KMP

Designation

1

Akshaykumar N Patel

Managing Director & CFO

2

Krishna Vipinchandra Patel

Additional Non-Executive NonIndependent Director

3

Shivangi Gajjar

Director

4

Nilam Makwana

Director

• Entities Over Which Parties Listed in Mentioned Above Exercise Control: -

Sr

No

Name of Entity

Details of Person having Control

1

JMJ Communication Private Limited

Mr Akshaykumar Patel

2

Starchart Shipping and Marine Services Private Limited

Mr Akshaykumar Patel

3

Aarniya Import and Exports Private Limited

Mr Akshaykumar Patel

• Related Party Transactions

Sr

No

Name of RP

Nature of Transactions

Amount (In Rs.)

1

Akshaykumar N Patel

Director Remuneration

7,50,000/-

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT AND BOARD COMMENT ON IT:A. Statutory Auditors

The Board of Director has recommended to the shareholder of the Company for their approval in Annual General Meeting to re-appointment of M/s. S K Bhavsar & Co, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, for a period of 5 consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the Conclusion of Sixth consecutive Annual General Meeting at a Remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company

Audit Report of the Statutory Auditor

The Statutory Auditor has given favorable Report for the Financial year ended as on 31.03.2024. There is no any qualification mark in the Audit Report.

B. Secretarial Audit

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 M/s Dharti Patel & Associates, Company Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company.

The Secretarial Audit Report for financial year 2023-24 issued by M/s. Dharti Patel & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries has been attached with this Report.

Audit Report of the Secretarial Auditor

Ther is no adverse remarks made by the Secretarial Auditor in Audit Report.

INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS:

Though the Company has not appointed any chartered accountant as internal auditor, the accounting and other system have been designed in such a manner that review of entire process for safeguarding the assets of the company, its operational efficiency, effectiveness of the systems are taken care of properly.

Moreover, it is to be noted that the quantum of the day-to-day transactions as well as turnover are of small size and hence, internal auditor has not been appointed.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS:

Your Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as prescribed under Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. A separate report on corporate governance forms the part of the annual report as ANNEXURE-A. certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is presented under a separate section, which forms part of this Annual Report.

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part as ANNEXURE-B of this Annual Report for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

The Particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo, pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies act 2013 read with the Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 are as follow.

1.

Conservation of Energy

Nil

2.

Technology Absorption

Nil

3.

Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

Nil

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):

Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to the Company.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Your Company treats its “Human Resources” as one of its most important assets. Your Company continuously invests in attraction, retention and development of talent on an ongoing basis. A number of programs that provide focused people attention are currently underway. Your Company thrust is on the promotion of talent internally through job rotation and job enlargement.

EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN:

In accordance with provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return as required under Section 92 of the Act for the Financial Year 2023-24, will available on the Company’s website at www. spri ghtagro .com.

TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

The Company does not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:

There are no any Material changes occurred subsequent to the close of the financial year of the Company to which the balance sheet relates and the date of the report.

DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:

There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company’s operations in future during the year under review.

DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Company has adequate of internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements during the year under review.

DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:

Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace and has set up Committee for implementation of said policy. During the year Company has not received any complaint of harassment.

LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:

Companies Shares are Listed on BSE Limited.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

The management is grateful to the government authorities, Bankers, Vendors for their continued assistance and co-operation. The directors also wish to place on record the confidence of members in the company.