Your Directors are pleased to present this I6'1' Annual Report of Abram Food Limited (formerly known as Abram Food Private Limited) (‘Ltbe Company”) along with the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 3 Ist March, 2024.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The highlights of the Financial Statements are detailed hereunder.
The Company's financial performance for the financial year ended 3151 March 2024 as compared to the previous financial year ended 3151 March 2023 is summarized below:
(Amount in Hundred)
Particulars
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2023-24
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2022-23
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Revenue from Operations
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3,600,865,13
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3,316,416.06
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Other Income
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13,500.00
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-
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I'ntal Income
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3,614,365.13
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3,316,416.06
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Cost of materials consumed
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1,059,448.56
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1.924.968.00
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Purchases Of Stock-in-Trade
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2,592,958.39
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1,310,093.55
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Changes in inventories of finished goods and stock in traded
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(359.728.79)
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(58,155.83)
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Employees Benefit Expenses
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27,217.47
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18,201.61
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Finanee Cost
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46,726.36
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25,795.23
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Depreciation and amortization expense
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19,225.71
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11,532.95
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Other Expenses
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85,400.59
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18,643.50
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Total Expenses
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3.471,248.28
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3,251,079.01
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Profit / (Loss) before tax
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143,116.85
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65,337.05
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Current Tax
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41,263.90
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16,652.38
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Deferred tax
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(34.86)
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405.92
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Profit/ (Loss) after tax
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101,887.81
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48,278.74
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financial Performanceg highlights
During the KY 2023-24 (FY‘24), your Company has earned a net profit of INR 1,01,88,781 (Rupees One Crorc One Lakh Eighty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty One) as compared to a profit of INR 48,27,874 (Forty Eight Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Four) in the previous year.
The Company will continue to pursue expansion in the domestic market, to achieve sustained and profitable growth. COMPANY OPERATIONS AND STATE OF AFFAIRS
The Company is engaged in the business of grinding, processing, trading, producing, extracting refining, storing, importing, exporting, transporting and dealing in all kinds of goods including flour. Rice, Wheat, pulses, Spices, cereals, Dal, Grains, atta, maida, suji and other foods and provision items, bakery foods. It is also engaged in manufacturing food and its bye- products such as biscuits, flakes, dalia and confectionery from fours of all kinds and description and to set up its factories or mills for the same.
REVIEW OF ill SIM'SS OPER \TIONS \MI IT IT RE PROSPECTS:
Our directors are optimistic about Company’s business and hopeful for better performance with increased revenue in next year.
SHARE CAPITAL:
A) Authorized Share Capital
The authorized capital of the Company as on 31.03.2024 stands ai Rs. 4.00.00.000/- (Rupees Four Crore Only) divided into 40,00,000 (Forty Lakh Only) Equity Shares oFRs. 10.00/- (Rupees Ten).
The authorized capital of the company increased to Rs.6,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six Crore Only) divided into 60,00,000 (Sixty Lakh Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10,00/-(Rupees Ten) on 28,06,2024.
B) Issue of equity shares with or without differential rights
During the year company has not issued any type of equity shares with or without differential rights.
C) Issue of sweat equity shares
During the year company has not issued any type of Sweat Equity Shares.
D) Issue of employee stock options
During the year company has not issued any type of employee stock options .
E) Issue of Bonus shares
During the year company has made a bonus issue of 26,51,000 Equity Shares at a ratio of 11:1 [i.e. eleven fully paid-up equity shares for every 1 (One) equity shares held] to promoters and promoter group.
Further the company has made bonus issue on 01.07.2024 of 5,78.400 equity shares at ratio of 1 :'5 [i.e. 1 (One) fully paid-up equity shares for every 5 (Five) equity shares held] to promoters and promoter group.
C HANGE IN THE NATURE Of BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DETAILS OE SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANY
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture and Associate Company during the year under review. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
During the financial year 23-24, there is increase in the share capital of the Company. The Paid-up Share Capital of the company as on 3 1.03.2024 is 28,92,0000.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE AND SURPLUS
The Company has transferred amount Rs. 1,01,88,781/- to Reserve and Surplus Account.
DIVIDEND
In view of current and expected foreseeable growth opportunities, the Board intends to retain the financial resources of tire Company and therefore, finds it prudent not to propose any dividend for the year under reporting,
TRANSFER OE UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION LUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid last year.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited/accepted any deposits from the public during the year ended March 31, 2024, There were no unclaimed or unpaid deposits as on March 31,2024.
DIRECTORS
Your Company beliefs that a strong Board is imperative to create a culture of leadership to provide a long-term vision and policy approach to improve the quality of governance. As on March 31, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company consists of optimum combination of Executive Directors and Non- Executive Director of the Company,
A) Composition
As on March 31, 2024, the Company has Five Directors and One KMP with an optimum combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, below is the composition of the Board of Directors:
Name of the Board of
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Design a lion/Change in
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Dale of Appointment at
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Director and Key Managerial Person
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Designation
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Current Designation
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Brij Bhushan
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Managing Director
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28/12/2023
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Sanjay Kumar Jain
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Director
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28/03/2016
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Mona Singhal
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Director
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28/03/2016
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Shubhangi Agarwa)
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Independent Director
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10/01/2024
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Achal Kapoor
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Independent Director
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10/01/2024
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Arpit Gupta
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CFO
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28/12/2023
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Bi Induction, Re-Appointment, Change in designation and Resignation
During the Financial year under review and date of board report, following changes took place in the composition of the Board of Directors and KMP of the Company:
Mr. Brij Bhushan (DIN: 01934853) was appointed as additional director on 28/12/2023 and then was regularized as the Managing Director on 06/02/2024.
Ms, Shubhangi Agarwa! (DIN: 08135535) was appointed as additional director on 10/01/2024 and then was regularized as the independent Director on 06/02/2024 and resigned as the Independent director of the Company w.e.f, 31/05/2024.
Ms. Achal Kapoor (DiN: 09150394) was appointed as additional director on 10/01/2024 and then was regularized as the Independent Director on 06/02/2024 and resigned as the Independent director of the Company w.e. f. 3! /05/2024,
During the financial year under review and date of board report, following changes took place in the composition of the KMP of the Company:
Mr. Arpit Gupta (DIN: 00498481) was appointed as the CFO on 28/12/2023.
C) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and re- appointment, if any
The Company has received necessary declaration from all the independent directors that they meet (he criteria of Independence throughout the year as provided under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
D) Formal Annual Evaluation
Being a Private Company during the year under review, the requirement of making formal annual evaluation by the board of directors is not applicable to the Company.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS'1 MEETING
As per Section 149, Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rules made there under, the Independent Directors ofthe Company met amongst themselves without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of Management.
STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DCRING THE YEAR.
in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and based on the declarations received from the independent directors, the Board of Directors hereby affirms that the independent directors appointed during the financial year 2023 -24 possess the requisite integrity, expertise, and experience to effectively contribute to the governance of the company.
The independent directors have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, ethical standards, and integrity, and they bring significant expertise and experience to the Board. Their diverse backgrounds and skills, including proficiency in areas such as [insert relevant field, e.g,, finance, legal, corporate governance, industry expertise), enable them to provide valuable insights and objective judgment in the best interest of the company and its stakeholders.
Furthermore, the Board is of the opinion that all independent directors appointed during the year have met the criteria of independence as laid dovvn in Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Rules made thereunder, and have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed undeT Schedule IV ofthe Act. Their contributions to Board discussions have been instrumental in enhancing the strategic direction and governance framework ofthe Company."
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as “Annexure- t”.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) 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 stale of affairs of the company as at March 31„ 2024 of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) the directors prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
NUMBER OK MEETINGS HELD DURING FINANCIAL YEAR 2023-24:
(A) DETAILS OF BOARD MEETINGS
Thirteen meetings of the Board were held during the year. The details of meeting & attendance are given hereunder. The intervening can between the Meetings was within the prescribed Period.
SR. No.
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Date of Board
Meeting
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Attendance
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Mr. Brij Bhushan
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Mr.
Sanjay
Kumar
Jain
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Mrs.
Mona
Singhal
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Ms.
Shubhangi
Agarrval
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Mr. Achal Kapoor
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1
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20.04.2023
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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2
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24.07.2023
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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3
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28.07.2023
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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4
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01.09.2023
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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5
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08.09.2023
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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6
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28.12.2023
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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7
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09.01.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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8
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10.01.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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9
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06.02.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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10
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06.03.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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11
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14.03.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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12
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16.03.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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13
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20.03.2024
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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(B) DETAILS OF GENERAL MEETINGS
The Details of General meetings held during the financial year 2023-2024 along with the attendance of directors present in the meetings are mentioned below:
SR.
No.
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Date (if
General
Meeting
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Type of General Meetin
g
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Attendance
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Mr. Brij Bhushan
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Mr.
Sanjay
Kumar
Jain
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Mrs.
Mona
Singhal
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Ms.
Shubhangi
Agarwal
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Mr. Achal Kapoor
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1.
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06/02/2024
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EGM
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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2.
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15/03/2024
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EGM
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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3.
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21/03/2024
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EGM
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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Present
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4.
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30/09/2023
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AGM
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NA
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Present
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Present
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NA
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NA
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INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
STATEMENT; CONCKRMNG DEVELOPMENl VM) IMPLEMENT CMON OF RISK MANAGEMENT POE1CV OF THF, COMPANY
The Company has developed and implemented a Risk Management Policy and the board shall review the probable risks identified and mitigation measures periodically.
SK.MI K AVI AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BA THE REGULATORS Pit COURTS Pit TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There are no significant material orders passed by (lie Regulators^'Cnurts' tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
During the period under review the company is not covered under the criteria of applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility pursuant to the provisions ofSection 135 of the Companies Act. 2013
DETAILS OF FRAUD AS PER AUDITORS REPORT
There is no fraud in the Company during the financial year ended on 3 1.03.2024.
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
M/s. Gaur & Associates having Firm Registration number 005354C, was appointed as the Statutory Auditors to the fill casual vacancy arouse on 1.06.2024, due to resignation of the previous Auditor. This appointment confirmed during Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 28. 2024.
Further, in line with the requirements of companies act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors of the company propose the appointment of M/s. Gaur & Associates having Firm Registration number 0O5354C as the statutory auditor for term of 5 (five) consecutive years from conclusion of the 16 th Annua! General Meeting until the conclusion of the 21 st Annual General Meeting of the Company, at such remuneration as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Company doesn’t fall under the limit specified under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 thus the requirement of obtaining a Secretarial Audit Report from the practicing company secretary as per the provisions ofSection 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and remuneration of Managerial Personnel )Rules, 2014 is not applicable to your Company.
INTERNAL AUDIT
Internal Audit is aimed at evaluation of the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems and compliance thereof, robustness of internal processes, policies and accounting procedures and compliance with laws and regulations.
As per Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013, this provision is not applicable on the Company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
Loans, Guarantees and Investments u/s 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Audit report forming part of Financial Statements.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
There are no materially significant related party transactions during the year under review made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at
large. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required. However, the disclosure of transactions with related party for the year, as per Accounting Standard-18 Related Party Disclosures is given in Note no. 32 to the Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2024
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN-
Pursuant to the provisions of section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the disclosure of extract of annual return is not applicable to the Company.
DISCLOSE RE ABOUT COST AUDIT
The provision of maintenance of cost audit records and tiling the same is not applicable to the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW AND DATE Q[BOARD REPORT
Except as mentioned below, there is not material change during the end of Financial year under review and date of board report.
1. Type of the company is changed from Private Limited to Public Limited which was approved by Special Resolution in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 21s' March, 2024, which has occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
S EC R ETA RIA E ST AM) A R PS
The Company has complied with the requirements prescribed under the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS 2) issued by the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTiON. PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘PoSH Act’) and Rules framed thereunder. AH employees (including trainees, apprentices and probationers) of the Company at all its locations are covered in this policy.
Internal Complaints Committee (‘ICC’) is in place to redress complaints of sexual harassment and the Company has complied with (he provisions relating to the constitution of ICC under the PoSH Act.
Your Company holds a strong commitment to provide a safe, secure and productive work environment to all its employees. The Company strives to ensure that every employee is informed and compliant with all statutory policies and practices. PoSH awareness and sensitization are an integral part of this process.
During the year under review, no complaints were received under the policy for prevention, prohibition & redressal of sexual harassment of women at workplace.
DETAILS OF APPL1C U ION7AN Y PROC EEDINGS PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
Neither any application was made nor are any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 20)6 during the FY 2023-24.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Details as required under the provisions of section 197(12) of the Act read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, containing, inter alia, ratio of remuneration of directors and ICMP to median remuneration of employees and percentage increase in the median remuneration, This provision is not applicable on the Company.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VERIFICATION DONE AT THE TIME OF SETTELEMENI AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THF, BANKS OR FINANCIAL INST1UT1QNS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
As the Company has not done any one-time settlement during the year under review, no disclosure is required in this regard.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board has laid down a Code of Conduct for all Board members and Senior Management Personnel of the Company. All Board members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the said Code of Ethics & Conduct
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Directors thank the Company’s employees, customers, vendors, investors and academic partners for their continuous support. The Directors also thank the Government of India, Governments of various states in India, Governments of various countries and concerned Government departments and agencies for their co-operation. The Directors appreciate and value the contribution made by every member of the Abram Food Limited family.
For and on behalf of the Board Abram Pood Limited
(Formerly Known as Abram Food Private Limited)
Brij Bhushan MonraTsinghal
Managing Director Director
DIN:01934853 D1N:07457919
Address: Plot No. 11, Address: Plot No. 11, Flat No. 502
Flat No. 502 Motidungri Excellency,Alwar
Motidungrt, Excellency, Rajasthan,India,301001
Alwar, Rajasthan
India,301001
Date:07/08/2024 Place: Delhi
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