Your Board of Directors is pleased to present the 12th Annual Report of your Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025. The company has made appropriate disclosures in this Board report with the objective of accountability and transparency in the working of the Company and to make you aware about the working and future perspective of the Company.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025 on a Standalone basis is summarized below:
RESULTS OF OUR OPERATIONS (STANDALONE)
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Particulars
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March, 2025
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March, 2024
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Net Sales/Income from
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operations
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Other Operating Incomes:
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5,999
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(a) Other Incomes
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7,175,435
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35,70,131
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Total Revenue
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7,175,435
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3,579,130
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Total Expenses
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8,779,801
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2,041,310
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Net Profit Before Taxation
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(1,604,36)
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1,534,820
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Tax Expenses & DTA
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23,941
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22,742
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Profit For The Period
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(1,628,307)
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1,112,978
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Earnings Per Share:
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-
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-
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Basic
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-0.25
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0.17
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Diluted
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-0.25
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0.17
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a) TOTAL INCOME: Your Company's Total Income during the year under review was Rs 7,175,435 as compared to Rs. 3,576,130 in the previous year.
b) PROFITS: Profit before Tax for the year 2024-25 was Rs. (1,604,36) as against Rs. 1,534,820 in the previous year. Profit after Tax for the year 2023-24 stood at Rs. (1,628,307) as against Rs. 1,112,978 in the previous year.
2. INFORMATION ON STATUS OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
Information on the operational, financial performance, etc. of the Company is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is annexed hereto. Primarily company operates in e-commerce sector and provides retail services.
3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the year, an amount equal to Rs. 40.63 (in '00000') was transferred to Reserve and Surplus Account.
4. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the financial year 2023-24.
5. DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources, your directors have decided not to recommend dividend on the share capital for the financial year 2023-24.
6. FIXED DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
7. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
During the year under review there were no significant and material orders passed by any Regulators or Court or Tribunals which may have impact on the going concern status. No order has been passed by any Regulators or Court or Tribunals which may have impact on the Company's operation in future.
8. CHANGE IN DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
9. DISCLOSURE REGARDING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR
No director is liable to retire by rotation in the FY 2024-25.
10. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Based on the framework of Internal Financial Controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the Internal Auditors, Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors, including the Audit of Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit Committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during Financial Year 2024-25.
Pursuant to the provisions contained in Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors, based on the representation received from the Operating Management and after due enquiry, confirm that :
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
b. The selected accounting policies were applied consistently and the Directors made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c. 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. The annual accounts have been prepared on a 'going concern' basis;
e. The Internal financial controls have been laid by the Company and such financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
f. Proper systems had been devised in compliance with the provision of the all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
11. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The provisions relating to maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under subsection (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, are not applicable to the Company and accordingly such accounts and records are not required to be maintained.
12. INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
There is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.
13. FRAUD REPORTED BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of fraud committed in the Company by its officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
14. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNTS OF THE VALUATION
DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH REASON THEREOF During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement of Loans taken from Banks and Financial Institution.
15. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board recognizes that effective risk management is integral to achieving our strategic objectives and delivering long-term value to our shareholders, customers, employees, and other stakeholders. Our risk management approach is designed to identify potential threats, evaluate their potential impact, and implement appropriate measures to mitigate and manage these risks. We employ a systematic process to identify and assess risks across all aspects of our operations, including strategic, operational, financial, and compliance-related areas.
16. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, processes, and structures by which a company is directed, controlled, and managed. It involves the relationships among various stakeholders, such as shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, government, and the community. The primary goal of corporate governance is to ensure that the company operates in a transparent, ethical, and accountable manner while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders.
The Company recognizes that strong corporate governance is vital to our long-term success and the creation of sustainable value for our shareholders and stakeholders.
Nonetheless pursuant to Regulation 15 (1) and (2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulations 17, [17A,] 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, [24A,] 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) [and (t)] of subregulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C , D and E of Schedule V are not applicable on the company listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.
As the company is listed on SME platform therefore, we are not required to attach the report on Corporate Governance together with the Practicing Company Secretaries' Certificate on compliance in this regard and Managing Director's declaration regarding compliance of Code of Conduct by Board Members and Senior Management Personnel.
17. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required is annexed and forms part of the Directors' Report.
18. AUDITORS
I. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND HIS REPORT
M/s Kamal Gupta Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kanpur (lCAI Firm Registration No.: 000752C),) were appointed as Statutory auditors of the company for a period of 5 years i.e., from 01.04.2023 to 31.03.2028 on the terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed by the board and the auditors in the previous Annual General Meeting. M/s Kamal Gupta
Associates conducted the statutory audit of the Company for the financial year
2023- 2024. The Auditors have not expressed any qualified opinion in the Auditors Report.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditor's Report are selfexplanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditor's Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
II. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
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 secretarial auditor undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the FY 2023-2024 and accordingly they conducted the secretarial audit.
III. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 the Company had appointed Mr. Neeraj Agarwal (M/s Neeraj & Associates), Chartered accountants as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the FY 2023-2024 and accordingly they conducted the Internal Audit.
On the other hand, Mr. Kushal Maheshwari, Company Secretary of the Company was appointed as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the FY
2024- 25.
19. DETAILS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGES WHERE THE SHARES ARE LISTED
The Company's Equity Shares are presently listed at: Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE), SME Platform The Company has paid Annual Listing Fee of the concerned Stock Exchange.
20. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
There is no subsidiary company of the Company and therefore not required to prepare consolidated financial statements.
21. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there is no change in the composition of Board.
During the year under review, no Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) of the Company had any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company.
4. DIRECTOR RETIRE BY ROTATION:
No director is liable to retire by rotation
5. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent Directors hold office for a fixed term of five years subject to reappointment and are not liable to retire by rotation. The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosure to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as to qualify for their appointment as an Independent Director under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The policy for Familiarization of Independent Director is also placed on Website of the company i.e. jlainfraville.com_respectively.
During the Year, One meeting of Independent Directors was held on February 13, 2025.
6. DECLARATIONS FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
In terms of Section 149 of the Act, Mrs. GEETA DEVI, Mr. MANISH CHANDRA are the Independent Directors of the Company as on date. The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors to the effect that (a) they fulfill the criteria for independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder, read with Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended upto date ("Listing Regulations") (b) that they have got themselves registered in the data bank for Independent Directors being maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India and their names are included in the data bank maintained by IICA (c) they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, existing or anticipated, which may impact or impair their ability to discharge duties (d) that they have complied with the Code for Independent Director prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 which forms a part of the Company's Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel, to which as well, they affirm their compliance.
As required under Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Company has programmers for Familiarization for the Independent Directors about the nature of the Industry, Business model, roles, rights and responsibilities of Independent Directors and other relevant information. The details of the Familiarization Program for Independent Directors is available on the website of the Company.
14. COMPANY'S POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS:
The Company's Policy for the appointment of Directors and Key and Senior Managerial Personnel and their Remuneration policy can be accessed on the Company's website at the web-link jlainfraville.com.
In seeking to select individuals for induction as directors on the Board of Directors of the Company, the criteria such as qualifications, positive attributes, independence as set out in the aforementioned policy, are strictly adhered to. Additionally, the knowledge, experience and expertise of the incumbent and their relevance to the Company, are other aspects covered by the policy, which are considered.
Remuneration packages for directors, key and senior management personnel, are drawn up in consonance with the tenets as laid down in the Remuneration Policy. Depending upon the nature, quantum, importance and intricacies of the responsibilities and functions being discharged as also the standards prevailing in the industry the concerned individuals get the best possible remuneration packages permissible under the applicable laws, so that the Company gets to retain the best of quality and talent.
15. BOARD EVALUATION:
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees and individual directors.
Pursuant to Schedule II, Part D of LODR, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down evaluation criteria for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, which is based on attendance, expertise and contribution brought in by the Independent Director at the Board and Committee Meetings, which shall be taken into account at the time of reappointment of Independent Director.
The performance of the Independent Directors was reviewed and evaluated by the entire Board and in such exercise, the director concerned whose performance was being evaluated, did not participate.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 25(4) of LODR, Independent Directors have evaluated the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board, Performance of the Board as a whole and its Members and other required matters.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members based on criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The performance of Non - Executive Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated by Independent Directors, after taking into account the views of the Executive Director and NEDs.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual directors based on criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
16. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The company has appointed Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules framed there under.
7. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provision of section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board confirms and submits the Director's Responsibility Statement:
• In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
• The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were 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 of the Company for the year under review;
• The Directors have taken proper & sufficient care of 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 prevention & detecting fraud & other irregularities;
• The Directors have prepared the accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025 on a going concern basis.
• 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.
• The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provision of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
8. MEETINGS:
a. BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors duly met (6) Six times during the Financial Year ended 31/03/2025. The dates on which meetings was /held are 23/05/2024, 20/06/2024, 29/07/2024, 14/08/2024, 12/11/2024 and 14/02/2025.
The periodicity between two Board Meetings was within the maximum time gap as prescribed in the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015/ Companies Act, 2013.
b. COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
(i) AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprises Three Members during the year and the (04) Audit Committee meetings were convened and held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The Committee met 04 times dated on 27/05/2024, 26/07/2024, 12/11/2024 and 14/02/2025 during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
The Composition of audit committee is as under: -
Mr. Manish Chandra Chairperson Mr. Harish -Member Ms. Geeta Devi - Member
(ii) NOMINATION &REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee comprises three members, all are Non-Executive Directors. During the year One Meeting of Nomination & Remuneration Committee Meetings was held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The Committee met 1 time during the Financial Year- 2024-25 dated on 05/01/2025.The Composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee and their attendance are mentioned asunder: -
Mr. Manish Chandra Chairperson Mr. Harish -Member Ms. Geeta Devi - Member
The amended/ updated policy of nomination policy is also placed on website of the company i.e. www.abhijittrading.in respectively.
(iii) STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises three members. During the year, One (01) Stakeholders Relationship Committee Meetings was convened and held.
Meetings of the Committee:
The Committee met 1 time on 10/12/2024, during the F.Y.-2024-25. The Composition Stakeholders' Relationship committee and their attendance at the meeting are as under:-
Mr. Manish Chandra Chairperson Mr. Chirag -Member Ms. Geeta Devi - Member
9. SHAREHOLDERS MEETING:
There is only One Share Holders Meeting i.e., AGM (Annual General Meeting) has been held on 27th Day of September, 2024 through Video Conferencing ("VC") / Other Audio-Visual Means ("OAVM").
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER SECTION 149(6) OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 each independent director of the Company has submitted their declaration that each of them meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Act along with rules framed there under.
23. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
In accordance with the requirement of Corporate Governance the Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a code of conduct for Directors and Senior Management of the Company, the Compliance of which have been affirmed by all Board Members and Senior Management of the Company. However, the declaration to this effect signed by CEO, i.e. Managing Director requirement pursuant to Regulation 15 (1) and (2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is exempted.
24. CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company has formulated the Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in the shares of the Company by its Directors and Employees.
25. ETHICS/GOVERNANCE POLICIES
The Company strives to conduct business and strengthen the relationship with stakeholders in a manner that is dignified, distinctive and responsible. We adhere to ethical standards to ensure integrity, transparency, independence and accountability in dealing with all the stakeholders. Therefore, we have adopted various codes and policies to carry out our duties in an ethical manner. Some of these codes and policies are:-
• Code of Conduct
• Policy for preservation of documents
• Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading in Securities by Designated Persons
• Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-blower policy
• Policy for selection of Directors and determining Director's independence
• Remuneration policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees
• Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions
• Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
• Policy on Determination and Disclosure of Materiality of Events and Information and the Web Archival Policy.
26. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with all the applicable and notified Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
27. POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
(a) Procedure for Nomination and Appointment of Directors
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) has been mandated to oversee and develop competency requirements for the Board based on the industry requirements and business strategy of the Company. The NRC reviews and evaluates the profiles of potential candidates for appointment of Directors and meets them prior to making recommendations of their nomination to the Board. Specific requirements for the position including expert knowledge are communicated to the appointee. On the recommendation of the NRC, the Board has adopted and framed a Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. The remuneration determined for Executive / Independent Directors is subject to the recommendation of the NRC and approval of the Board of Directors.
The Non-Executive Directors are compensated by way of profit-sharing commission and the criteria being their attendance and contribution at the Board / Committee Meetings. The Executive Directors are not paid sitting fees;
however, the Non- Executive Directors are entitled to sitting fees for attending the Board / Committee Meetings.
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and all other employees are in accordance with the Remuneration Policy of the Company. The Company's Policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations have been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
(b) Familiarization / Orientation program for Independent Directors
The Independent Directors attend a Familiarization /Orientation Program on being inducted into the Board. Further, various other programmes are conducted for the benefit of Independent Directors to provide periodical updates on regulatory front, industry developments and any other significant matters of importance. The details of Familiarization Program are also available on the Company's Website. The Company issues a formal letter of appointment to the Independent Directors, outlining their role, function, duties and responsibilities, the format of which is available on the Company's Website at www.jlainfraville.com.
32. MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company's Independent Directors met once during the financial year 2023-2024 held on February 23, 2024 without the presence of the Executives. The meeting was conducted to enable the Independent Directors to discuss the matters pertaining to the Company's affairs and put forth their views about the working of the Company and the Board along with the Committees.
33. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
The Company do not fall under the categories of the companies as mentioned under section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 and rule 8 (1) of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, therefore no CSR policy of the Company is made as on date.
34. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
During the year, the Company had provided unsecured Loans to the Companies to utilize its resources lying idle. The details regarding loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 are detailed in the financial statements and the company has duly complied with the provision of this section.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES IN THE ANNEXUED FORM AOC-2.
There are no such transactions entered by the company during the current year under review. Form AOC-2 attached with this Report as Annexure I.
36. 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.
37. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an independent Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Audit Committee of the Company has been delegated power to review the internal control systems and its adequacy.
The Audit Committee monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its branches.
38. DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 197 (12) AND RULE 5 OF COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
The Company has given remuneration according to the remuneration policy formulated by the Company.
1) The ratio of remuneration of each director to the median employees remuneration of the company for the FY 2023-2024
The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, in the Financial Year 2023-2024
39. THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE MEDIAN REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR
The details of percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the Financial Year are as follows:-
4) NO. OF EMPLOYEES ON PAY ROLL IN THE COMPANY
There are a total of 3 employees on Pay Roll of the Company out of which 2 are Key
Managerial Personnel.
* The Managing Director's remuneration is not considered while ascertaining the median in the above circumstance.
5) AFFIRMATION
The Management hereby confirms that the remuneration has been paid as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
40. WEBLINK OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 link of Annual Returns are available for the shareholders at www.jlainfraville.com.
41. DISCLOSURE OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DIRECTORS INTER-SE.
Directors of the Company are not related to each other in accordance with section 2 (77) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 4 of the Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014.
42. DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARRASMENT POLICY FOR WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT 2013.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted stringent measures on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace. The measures aim to provide protection to employees at the workplace and prevent and redress complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure.
During the year there were no complaint received from any employee regarding the said issue.
43. DISCLOSURE ON NO. OF SHARES AND CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES HELD BY NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
No Equity share is held by the Non- Executive Director of the Company as on 31st March, 2024. No Convertible Debentures has been issued by the Company as on 31st March, 2024.
44. DETAILS AND INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 134 (3) (1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
No material changes and commitments have taken place during the financial year ended on March 31, 2024 to which the balance sheet relates and the date of report which affects the financial position of the Company.
45. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
Particulars relating to the conservation of energy, technology absorption given as Companies (Disclosure of particulars in report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are not applicable to the Company due to the nature of the Company's business operations, being an Online Shopping Company.
There has been no Foreign Exchange outgo during the period under review.
46. INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Industrial relations are of paramount importance in every organization and maintaining them with ease and poise is a very difficult task. Our Company gives equal importance to maintain industrial relations and keeping them at par with other stakeholder relationships. During the period under review, the relation between employee and Management remained cordial.
47. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Provision of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an Annual Evaluation of its own performance, performance of the Directors and the working of its Committees, based on the evaluation criteria defined by Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) for performance evaluation process of the Board, its Committees and Directors.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings, etc.
The performance assessment of Non-Independent Directors, Board as a whole and the Chairman were evaluated at separate meetings of Independent Directors. The same was also discussed in the meetings of NRC and the Board. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
48. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
The Company has in place adequate systems and processes to ensure that it is in compliance with all applicable laws. The Company Secretary (Corporate & Compliance) is responsible for implementing the systems and processes for monitoring compliance with the applicable laws and for ensuring that the systems and processes are operating effectively. The Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, places before the Board, at each meeting, a certificate of compliance with the applicable laws. The Company Secretary (Corporate & Compliance) also confirms compliance with Company law, SEBI Regulations and other corporate laws applicable to the Company.
49. APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to express their grateful appreciation for the valuable support and co-operation received from sub-brokers, business associates, vendors, bankers, financial institutions, investors, stakeholders, registrar and share transfer agent, other business affiliates and media .
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation towards the Company's valued customers for the support and confidence reposed by them in the organization and the stakeholders for their continued co-operation and support to the company and looks forward to the continuance of this supportive relationship in future.
Your Directors also place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the devoted services of the employees during the year under review.
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