Your directors are pleased to share with you the 14th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of LOGICIEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, along with material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the financial year of the Company to which the Balance Sheet relates and the Date of this Report.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Company’s financial performance for the year ended 31st March, 2025 and the corresponding figures for the last financial year is summarized below:'
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Particulars
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March 31, 2025
(Amt.in INR lakhs)
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March 31, 2024
(Amt. in INR lakhs)
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Total Income
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2,119.61
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1,710.06
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Total Expenses
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1,404.21
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1.162.72
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Profit/(Loss) before Tax
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715.40
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547.34
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Tax Expenses
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Current Tax
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198.41
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139.30
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Tax paid for earlier year
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14.17
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1.44
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Deferred Tax
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(14)
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(1.55)
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Profit/(Loss) after tax
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516.81
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408.14
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RESULT OF OPERATIONS AND THE STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
The Company is engaged in the business of providing consultancy, trading, import, export & marketing of Computer software development, IT & IT enabled services, hardware and to depute personnel to develop and design software in India and abroad and to start integrated Services, Digital Local Areas Network, Technology parks in India and abroad. The Company currently operates from
m its registered office situated at H.No. 9-A, Main Road Sunder Nagar-141007, Ludhiana, Punjab.
The company has sustained its commitment to the highest level of quality, best in class service management, security practices and mature business continuity processes that have collectively helped it to achieve decent profits during the year.
During the period under review, the company earned revenue of INR. 209,055,000/- for the year ended 31st March, 2025 as against INR. 169,362,000 /- for the year ended 31st March, 2024. The Company has earned profits to the tune of INR. 51,681,000/- during the year ended 31st March, 2025 as against the profits of INR. 40,814,000 /- in previous year ended 31st March, 2024.
There is no change in the business of the Company during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
DIVIDEND
To strengthen the long-term prospects and ensuring sustainable increase in revenue, it is important for your Company to evaluate various opportunities in which your Company operates. Keeping in mind expansion activities, conservation of funds is of vital importance. Your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
An amount of INR. 5,16,81,282/- has been transferred to balance of Reserves and Surplus for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under review. The Company continues to be in the same line of business as per its main objects.
Moreover, the company has converted itself from “Private Limited” to “Public Limited” company w.e.f. 30th January, 2025.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
^ The Company has passed special resolution for the approval of SME IPO, in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th April, 2025.
S The Corporate guarantee given by the Company to Kotak Mahindra Bank tosecure the borrowings obtained by ‘Cyberstar Educational Society’ has been released w.e.f. 19th July, 2025.
KEY EVENTS HELD DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW AND UPTO THE DATE OF THIS REPORT
^ INCREASE IN THE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
As on 31st March, 2024, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was INR.
1.00. 000 (Indian Rupees One Lac only) divided into 10,000 (Ten Thousand) equity Share of INR. 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten) each.
Same was increased from INR. 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lac only) to INR.
10.00. 00.000 (Indian Rupees Ten Crore only) divided into 1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of INR. 10/- each by creation of further 99,90,000 Equity shares of INR. 10/- each aggregating to INR. 9,99,00,000 (Indian Rupees Nine Crore Ninety- Nine Lacs Only), with the approval of members in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 17th July, 2024.
Each ranking pari passu in all respects with the existing Equity Shares. Consequent to which Clause V of the Memorandum of Association altered accordingly.
Form SH-7 has been filed on 18th July, 2024 which is within the prescribed timeline of 30 days.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was INR.
10.00. 00.000 (Rupees Ten Crore onJyKdivided into 1,00,00,000 Equity Shares
of Rs. 10/- each. /
^ INCREASE IN PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
During the said financial year, the paid-up share capital of the company has increased thrice as per the given details:
♦> Issuance of 1072 Equity Shares on private placement basis in the Extra Ordinary General meeting held on 15th July, 2024. Same were allotted in the Board Meeting held on 10th August, 2024.
? Issuance of 475 Equity Shares on private placement basis in the Extra Ordinary General meeting held on 2nd September, 2024. Same were allotted in the Board Meeting held on 13th September, 2024.
? Capitalization of reserves to the tune of INR. 5,76,19,530/- by issuing 5761953 Bonus shares in the ratio of 499:1 in the Extra Ordinary General meeting held on 29th January, 2025 and same were allotted in the Board Meeting held on 30th January, 2025.
^ ADOPTION OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION 6s ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AS PER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The company has adopted Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association as per the Companies Act, 2013 in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th December, 2024.
^ CONVERSION OF PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY INTO PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
The shareholders of the company at Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th December, 2024 approved the proposal for the conversion of Private Company into Public Limited Company through Special Resolution, consequent to which Article of Association and Memorandum of Association were altered and relevant forms were fried.
The conversion was approved by the ROC vide its order dated 30th January, 2025.
? ALTERATION OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF COMPANY BY WAY OF INSERTION OF 5 MAJOR CLAUSES W.R.T. IPO
The Articles of Association of the company were altered by way of special resolution passed in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th April, 2025 by way of insertion of 5 additional articles as mandated under Securities Contract Regulation Act 1956 (SCRA, 1956)
? APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR 8s SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
During the period under consideration, Maashitla Securities Private Limited, was appointed as the REGISTRAR & SHARE TRANSFER AGENT for providing connectivity with NSDL 8s CDSL w.e.f. 5th September, 2024.
^ DEMAT CONNECTIVITY/ISIN
The company has obtained demat connectivity from CDSL & NSDL vide ISIN activation letter dated 23rd January, 2025. The ISIN of the Company is NE1BA901016
CAPITAL STRUCTURE & CHANGES THEREIN
/ AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
The present Authorized Share Capital of the Company is INR. 100,000,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Crore Only) divided into 10,000,000 (One Crore) Equity Shares of INR. 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten only) each.
During the period under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company has been increased from INR. 100,000/- (Indian Rupees One Lac Only) divided into 10,000 (Ten Thousand) Equity Shares of INR. 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each to INR. 100,000,000 (Indian Rupees Ten Crore Only) divided into
10,000,000 (One Crore) Equity Shares of INR. 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten only) each dated 17th July, 2024.
? ISSUED, PAID-UP 86 SUBSCRIBED SHARE CAPITAL
The present Issued, Paid-up and Subscribed Share Capital of the Company is INR. 57,735,000 (Indian Rupees Five Crore Seventy Seven Lakh Thirty Five thousand Only) divided into 5773-500 (Fifty Seven lakh Seventy Three Thousand and Five Hundred) Equity Shares^G^NR. 10/- (India^^^^^Ten only) each. / I
During the period under review, the changes in the Paid up and Subscribed Capital of the Company took place on account of following occasions namely:
PREFERENTIAL ISSUE:
> Allotment of 1,072 Equity Shares of INR. 10/- each, on a preferential basis at an issue price of INR. 55,000/- per Equity Share (including premium of INR. 54,990/- per Equity Share) dated 10th August, 2024 and
> Allotment of 475 Equity Shares of INR. 10/- each, on a preferential basis at an issue price of INR. 80,000/- per Equity Share (including premium of INR. 79,990/- per Equity Share).
BONUS ISSUE:
Allotment of 5761953 Equity Shares of the face value of INR. 10/- each as fully paid Bonus Shares dated 30th January, 2025.
Moreover, during the year under review the Company has neither issued shares with differential voting rights, sweat equity shares nor granted stock options or otherwise.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
1. Names of Companies which have become its Subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies during the year: N.A.
2. Names of Companies which have ceased to be its Subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies during the year: N.A.
Since the Company does not have any Subsidiaries, Associates or Joint Venture Companies, the disclosure of particulars with respect to information related to performance and financial position of the Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies subject to Rule 8(1) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable on the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
V APPOINTMENT/ RE-APPOINTMENT
During the year under review, the Company has appointed Mr. Rupinder Singh (DIN: 10862557), Mr. Vishal Kant (DIN: 10862556) and Ms. Ginny Bawa (DIN: 10862555) as an Independent Directors (Non-Executive) w.e.f. 14th December,
2024 and Ms. Geetanjali as Company secretary w.e.f. 26th February, 2U2b and Ms. Lateesh Sharma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 15th February, 2025.
^ CHANGE IN DESIGNATION
During the year under review, change in the designation of the following Directors took place:
a) Change in the designation of Mr. Prem Lai Sharma (DIN: 06568794) to the extent of re-classification of category from Executive Director to Non- Executive Director and Chairman of the Company in the Board Meeting dated 15th February, 2025.
b) Change in the designation of Mr. Ajay Sharma (DIN: 03550246) by Virtue of his appointment as Whole Time Director and Key Managerial Personnels of the Company in the Board Meeting dated 15th February, 2025 which was subject to approval of the shareholders in the General Meeting of the Company held on 14th April, 2025.
c) Change in the designation of Mr. Umesh Sharma (DIN: 03550371) by Virtue of his appointment as Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in the Board Meeting dated 15th February, 2025 which was subject to approval of the shareholders in the General Meeting of the Company held on 14th April, 2025.
V RETIRE BY ROTATION
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Umesh Sharma (DIN: 03550371) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Your directors recommended his re-appointment on recommendation made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
V CESSATION
During the year under review, Ms. Shrish Sharma has resigned and ceased to be the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company with effect from 15th February, 2025 and Ms. Ginny Bawa (DIN: 10862555) has resigned and ceased to be the Independent Directors (Non-Executive) of the Company w.e.f. 31st March, 2025 respectively. / \
COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors along with its committees provide leadership and guidance to the Management and directs and supervises the performance of the Company, thereby enhancing stakeholder value.
The Board has a fiduciary relationship in ensuring that the rights of all stakeholders are protected. The Board of Logiciel comprises of Executive (Whole-Time) and Non-Executive Directors. Managing Director, Independent Directors are eminent persons with proven record in diverse areas The Board of Directors as on March 31, 2025, comprised of 6 Directors.
As on 31st March, 2025 & the date of this report, the Board consists of the following Directors/KMP:
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DIN/PAN
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Name
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Designation
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Address
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Date of Appointment
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03550371
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Umesh
Sharma
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Managing*
Director
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T4/602, Hero Homes, Sidhwan Canal Road, Near Janpath Estate,
Birmi,
Ludhiana-
142027,
Punjab
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14-07-2011
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03550246
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Ajay Sharma
C
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Whole-time**
Director
)/#%
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T4/704, Hero Homes, Sidhwan Canal Road, Near Janpath Estate,
Birmi,
Ludhiana-
142027,
Punjab
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14-07-2011
if
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06584072
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Lateesh
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Director
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T4/702, Hero
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01-05-2013
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Sharma
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Homes, Sidhwan Canal Road, Near Janpath Estate,
Birmi,
Ludhiana-
142027,
Punjab
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BAKPS69
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Lateesh
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Chief
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T4/702, Hero
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15-02-2025
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37D
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Sharma
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Financial
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Homes,
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Officer (CFO)
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Sidhwan Canal Road, Near Janpath Estate,
Birmi,
Ludhiana-
142027,
Punjab
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06568794
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Prem Lai
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Non-Executive
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Plot No. 9A,
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01-05-2013
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Sharma
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Director &
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B-24/4566,
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Chairman
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Main Road,
Sunder
Nagar, Basti
Jodhewal,
Ludhiana -
141007,
Punjab
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CXVPG01
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Geetanjali
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Company
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House No.
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26-02-2025
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96B
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Secretary (CS)
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799, Patel Nagar, Near Shiv Park,
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far . \ Ý
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Hisar,
Haryana- f 125001 i/l
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10862557
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Rupinder
Singh
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Non-
Executive-
Independent
Director
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Ward No. 2, Bahadurgarh , Fatehgarh Sahib,
Punjab
140406
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14-12-2024
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10862556
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Vishal Kant
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Non-
Executive-
Independent
Director
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H. No. 106, Street No, 2, Balloke Road, Netaji Park, Balloke Ludhiana 141008 Punjab
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14-12-2024
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*Mr. Umesh Sharma was appointed as Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. 15-02-2025 with the approval of members in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th April, 2025.
**Mr. Ajay Sharma was appointed as Whole Time Director of the Company w.e.f. 15-02-2025 with the approval of members in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th April, 2025.
Further, there was no other change proposed or done in the composition of Board of Directors from the financial year ended on 31-03-2025 up to the date of signing of the financial statements and the Boards’ Report, except the ones stated above
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has 02 (Two) Independent Directors namely Mr. Rupinder Singh (DIN: 10862557) and Mr. Vishal Kant (DIN: 10862556) as on the financial year end date. The Company has received a declaration from Mr. Rupinder Singh and Mr. Vishal Kant, as stipulated under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that they meet the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, names of both the IndependefiT^Dire^teg^j^ave been registe^^U^^^J Independent Director’s Databank of Minisvry/^^errpq^^e Affairs, NjJv
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors has constituted following five committees:
S Audit Committee;
S Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
S Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee;
S Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and S SME Initial Public Offer (IPO) Committee
MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES
A. Number of Board Meetings conducted during the year under review-
Regular meetings of the Board were held to discuss and decide on various business policies, strategies, financial matters and other businesses. The Board of Directors met 17 (Seventeen) times during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The intervening gap between two board meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was present for all the Meetings and Directors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.
B. Committee Meetings conducted during the year under review- S Audit Committee
The Company has formed audit committee in line with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Audit Committee has met once i.e. on 19-03- 2025 during the period under review.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
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Name
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Designation
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Number of Meetings held during the Financial Year 2024-25
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Held
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Attended
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Mr. Rupinder Singh
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Chairman
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1
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1
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Mr. Vishal Kant
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Member
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1
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1
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Mr. Lateesh Sharma
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Member
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1
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0
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S Nomination & Remuneration Committee
The Company has formed Nomination and Remuneration Committee in line with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Nomination and Remuneration Committee met once i.e. on 19-03-2025 during the period under review.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
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Name
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Designation
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Number of Meetings held during the Financial Year 2024-25
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Held
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Attended
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Mr. Vishal Kant
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Chairman
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1
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1
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Mr. Rupinder Singh
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Member
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1
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1
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Mr. Prem Lai Sharma
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Member
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1
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1
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v' Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Company has formed Stakeholders Relationship Committee in line with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. No meeting of Stakeholders Relationship Committee was held during the period under review.
The composition of the Committee and/thej dotgJ^j^J^ieetings attend^J^its members are given below: / I
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Name
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Designation
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Number of Meetings held during the Financial Year 2024-25
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Held
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Attended
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Mr. Rupinder Singh
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Chairman
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0
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0
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Mr. Umesh Sharma
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Member
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0
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0
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Mr. Ajay Sharma
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Member
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0
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0
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S Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
The Company has formed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee in line with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee met twice i.e. on 31-05-2024 & 26-02- 2025 during the period under review.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
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Name
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Designation
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Number of Meetings held during the Financial Year 2024-25
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Held
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Attended
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Mr. Rupinder Singh
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Chairman
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1
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1
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Mr. Umesh Sharma
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Member
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2
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2
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Mr. Prem Lai Sharma
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Member
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2
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2
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Ms. Geetanjali Dua
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Secretary
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1
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1
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S SME Initial Public Offer (IPO) Committee
The Company has formed SME Initial Public Offer (IPO) Committee w.e.f. 19th March, 2025.
The composition of the Committee and/ffte details of meetings attended by its members are given below: /
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Name
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Designation
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Number of Meetings held during the Financial Year 2024-25
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Held
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Attended
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Mr. Umesh Sharma
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Chairman
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NIL
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NIL
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Mr. Ajay Sharma
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Member
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NIL
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NIL
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Mr. Vishal Kant
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Member
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NIL
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NIL
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MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, following meetings of the members were held as per the given details:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 30th September, 2024
EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING: 30th April, 2024; 15th July, 2024; 17th July, 2024; 2nd September, 2025; 14th December, 2024; 29th January, 2025
STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY
The Company has developed and implemented a Risk Management Policy that ensures appropriate management of risks in line with its internal systems and culture. The same has also been adopted by your Board and is also subject to its review from time to time. Risk mitigation process and measures have been also formulated and clearly spelled out in the said policy.
DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
As per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company fall under the mandatory bracket of Corporate Social Responsibility. The Company has in place a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 20 73 mad wjLth^the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 201/4. I
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This being our first full year of CSR operations, we established the required governance infrastructure under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, forming a Board-approved CSR Committee, finalizing a formal CSR Policy, and allocating 2% of average net profits in alignment with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
Annual Report on CSR is enclosed as Annexure-A.
COMPANY’S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS’
APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF_REMUNERATION AND
DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
Appointment of Directors on the Board of the Company is based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Committee identifies and recommends to the Board, persons for appointment on the Board, after considering the necessary and desirable competencies.
In the case of Independent Directors (IDs), they should fulfill the criteria of Independence and qualify the online proficiency exam conducted by IICA within the stipulated time frame, in addition to the general criteria stated above and getting of names registered under Independent Director’s Databank of Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Pursuant to the Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has set up a Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Company’s Policy on Directors’ appointment & remuneration and criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes & independence of a directors is available on the website of the Company at www.logiciel.io
DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 22 OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment to its employees. The company has in place a Policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment in accordmici witY\ _tfie guidelines on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Hrevetptw^^S^^ibition andqiie^Fessah Act, 2013. /
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® The policy has been properly disseminated to all the staff members, blue-collar workers and employees of the Company at the registered office by the respective HR department. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
Your directors further state that during the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism for Directors and employees in confirmation with Section 177 of the Act to facilitate reporting of the genuine concerns about unethical or improper activity, without fear of retaliation. The vigil mechanism of your Company provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of whistle blowers who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The said policy is uploaded on the website of your Company at www.logiciel.io
EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN
The company has already discontinued the practice of including Extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 pursuant to Sections 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014, in the Directors’ Report of the Company.
Further, the annual return in Form No. MGT-7 for the financial year 2024- 25 will be available on the website of the Company www.logiciel.io in compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The due date for filing annual return for the financial year 2024-25 is within a period of sixty days from the date of annual general meeting. Accordingly, the Company shall file the same with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time and a copy of the same shall be made available on the website of the Company as is required in terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year under review falling within the meanins^oft Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance o|Deposj^J\^|^^, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of loans, guarantees or investments made during the Financial Year 2024-2025, have been disclosed in the notes attached to and forming part of the Financial Statements of the Company prepared for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025, as per the provisions of Section 186 and Section 134(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has not granted any loan, given guarantees or made investments under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the Financial Year under review.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SUB-SECTION (1) OF THE SECTION 188 IN THE FORM AOC-2
The transactions entered into with related parties as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with companies (Specification of Definition details) rules, 2014 were in the ordinary course of business and at arm’s length basis. There were no materially significant transactions with related parties during the Financial Year 2024-25 which were in conflict with the interest of the Company. Suitable disclosures as required in Accounting Standards (AS)-18 have been made in the notes to the financial statements. Details of contracts/arrangements with related parties as required under Section 188(1) and 134 (3) (h) of the Companies act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (accounts) Rules, 2014 have been disclosed in form AOC-2 and is attached as ANNEXURE-B’, which forms an integral part of this Report.
THE 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
During the period under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or Courts or Tribunals which can adversely impact the going concern status of the Company and its operations in future.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES ^
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None of the Employees of the Company was inj m^ipt
was more than the limits as prescribed unffiiy^^N^s^tion
V iJVLV I I'wM'* J Ull’ll I
m Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 and hence no particulars are required to be disclosed in this Report.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Pursuant to the Section 124 applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”), all the unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred to the IEPF established by the Central Government, upon completion of seven (7) years.
Further, according to the Investor Education & Protection Fund ("IEPF") Rules, the shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the Shareholders for seven (7) consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account created by the IEPF Authority.
Your Company does not have any unpaid or unclaimed dividend or shares relating thereto which is required to be transferred to the IEPF as on the date of this Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Your directors wish to present the details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange Earning and outgo for the period under review:
A) Conservation of Energy:
There is no capital investment made specifically with the motive to conserve the energy during the year under review.
B) Technology Absorption:
No expenditure has been incurred for research & Development or purchase of technology during the year under review.
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
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FY 2023-2024 (Rs. in Lacs
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Foreign Exchange Earnings -Export Sales /
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2090.55
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1693.62
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INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company is not required to appoint an Internal Auditor. However, Your Company prepares and maintains its accounts fairly and accurately and in accordance with the accounting and financial reporting standards which represent the generally accepted guidelines, principles, standards, laws and regulations.
The Company has a well-defined Internal Control Systems & Standards that is/are adequate and commensurate with the size, complexity and nature of business. Clear roles, responsibilities and authorities coupled with internal information systems ensure appropriate information flow to facilitate effective monitoring. We have always believed that transparency, system and controls are important factors in the success and growth of any organization.
Adequate controls are established to achieve:
—> effectiveness and efficiency in operations;
—» optimum utilization of resources;
—> reliability of financial reporting; and
—^effective monitoring and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND STATUTORY AUDIT REPORT
In the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 30th December, 2020 M/s. Mehta Sharma and Associates Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.: 018946N), were appointed as statutory auditors of the Company to hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2025. M/s. Mehta Sharma and Associates Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.: 018946N), has resigned as Statutory Auditors of the Company with effect from 15th March, 2025 due to increasing professional commitments and personal obligations consequentially leading to casual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Company has appointed M/s. Raman Chawla 86 Associates (FRN: 035543N), Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company for financial year 2024-25 to fill the casual vacancy in the office of Company’s Statutory Auditor caused due to resignati'oi^ of tl^-^^tutory Auditors, M/s. Mehta Sharma and Associates Chartered/Acrou^S^^ Registrajieg^jsu
018946N)and they shall hold the office uniil/^he; concision orN^f^Anrm^^v
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General Meeting ot the Company to be held lor the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
The Board of Directors of the Company (the Board), at its meeting held on 19th March, 2025, considering the experience and expertise and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has proposed to the Members of the Company, appointment of M/s. Raman Chawla & Associates (FRN: 035543N), Chartered Accountants (Peer Reviewed Auditor/Firm), as Statutory Auditors of the Company. The proposed appointment is for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of 14th AGM till the conclusion of the 19th AGM on payment of such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors, from time to time.
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the Rules framed thereunder, the Company has received written consent from M/s. Raman Chawla & Associates (FRN: 035543N), Chartered Accountants and a certificate that they satisfy the criteria provided under Section 141 of the Act and that the appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules framed thereunder.
STATUTORY AUDIT REPORT
The Auditors Report for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 have been provided in Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The report of the Statutory Auditor does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. The observations made in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Given the knowledge-intensive nature of your Company’s activities, human resources are among its most critical assets. Company’s ongoing endeavor has been towards being an employee friendly organization which in turn will have a positive impact on the employee’s motivation, morale and there by their contribution towards the larger goal of the organization to be the “Best in Class” by increased productivity, improved quality and continue to add business value and enhanced customer satisfaction.
The company has kept a sharp focus on Employee Engagement. The Company is pleased to report that during the year under reporting, the industrial relations were cordial and the Company’s Huhic.n Resources commensurate with the size, nature and operation of the compam'.
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p DETAILS OF FRAUD REPORT BY AUDITOR
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section 143(12) of Act and Rules framed thereunder.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
The provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rule 2014 is not applicable to the Company for the period ending 31st March, 2025.
COST AUDIT AND MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Cost Audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
Also, the Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance of all the secretarial standards that have been notified and made effective till the date of this Report, to the extent applicable on the Company.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) AND THEIR STATUS
No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable to the Company.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOANS FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ALONGWITH THE REASONS THEREOF
There are no such events occurred during the period from 1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025, thus no valuation is carried out for one-time settlement with the Banks or Financial Institutions.
DIRECTORS* RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Financial Statements of the Company were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors would like to state/confirm:
a) That in the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures;
b) That appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied 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 2024-25 and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
c) That proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) That the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025 have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls to be followed by the company were laid down and such internal financial control are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) 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.
31. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the contribution made by the managers, employees, staff and workers at all levels, as they sincerely believe that the growth of the Company would not have been possible without their meticulous efforts, hard work, dedication, co-operation and support. Your directors would like to take this opportunity to thank its customers and vendors for their continued support, cooperation and faith reposed in the Company.
Your directors would also like to place on record their gratitude towards its Bankers, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other governmental and regulatory authorities for their support, guidance and co-operation from time to time.
For Logiciel Solutions Limited
(^5rm6riy'lmown as Logiciel Solutions Private limited)
UmeshSKarma ^^Prem'fcaT'sharma
Managing Director Director
DIN:03550371 DIN: 06568794
R/O-T4/602, Hero Homes, R/o-Plot no. 9A, B-24/4566, Main Road
Sidhwan Canal Road, Sunder Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab-141001
Near Janpath Estate, Birmi Ludhiana, Punjab-142027
Date: 6th August, 2025 Date: 6th August, 2025
Place: Ludhiana Place: Beas
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