Your directors have pleasure in presenting their 42nd Annual Report along with the Standalone Audited Statement of accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2025 and Auditors Report thereon.
ElMMClALRESUilS
The Standalone Financial Results for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are as under:
fAmount Rs. in Thousands')
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PARTICULARS
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Current year
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Previous year
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31/03/2025
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31/03/2024
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Income from Operations
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1144.880
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2996.200
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Other income
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1883.846
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1347.141
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TOTAL INCOME
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3028.727
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4343.341
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Less : Total Expenditure before Int., Depreciation & Tax
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4173.81
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6794.232
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Profit/fLoss) before Int., Depreciation & Tax
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f 1145.083)
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f2450.891)
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Less : Interest
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11.485
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2.104
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Profit/fLoss) before Depreciation
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f-1156.568)
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f2452.995)
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Less : Depreciation
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845.769
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853.191
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Profit/fLoss) before Prior Period Expenses, Exceptional and extraordinary items and Tax
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f2002.337)
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f3306.186)
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Less : exceptional items
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0
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f277.667)
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Profit/fLoss) before extraordinary items and Tax
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f2002.337)
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f3583.853)
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Less: Extraordinary items
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0
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0
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Profit/fLoss) before Tax
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f2002.337)
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f3583.853)
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Less : Provision for Tax
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0
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0
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: Deferred Tax
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0
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0
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: Excess/short provision relating to earlier year Tax
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0
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0
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Profit/fLoss) after Tax
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f2002.337)
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f3583.853)
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Add: Adj. In respect of Profit From Discontinuing operation
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0
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0
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Less: Adjustment of short provision of I.TAX
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0
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0
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Less: Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve
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0
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0
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Less: Transfer to Reserves
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0
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0
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Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares
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0
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0
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Less: Dividend paid on Preference Shares
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0
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0
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Less: Dividend Distribution Tax
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0
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0
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Balance
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f2002.337)
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f3583.853)
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Add: Surplus/Deficit B/F. from Pre. Year
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f447195.712)
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f443611.859)
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Balance Carried to B/s.
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f449198.049)
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f447195.712)
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The Textile division of the Company closed the operation Since July 2023 and Land & Building as being given on rent.
Wind Power generation unit could not be fully utilized as the power generate could not be captively consumed as Textile Division was closed.
The Company has to sale out the power generated to DGVCL at predefined rate which is significantly lower than the billing rate. As a result of all these factors, Company incurred loss of Rs. 2002.337/- Thousands during the F.Y. 2024-25 ( P.Y. loss was Rs 3583.853 Thousands.)
DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 134f31 OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 2013
1. Section 134133(a) EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended, Annual Return in Form MGT-7 will be/has been placed on Company’s web site and can be accessed at www.prashantindia.info.The web link for the same is
http://www.prashantindia.info/html/Financialresults/ANR25.pdf.
2. Section H34C33(M NUMBER OF PQARP MEETINGS;
During the Financial Year under review, 10 [Ten] Meeting of the board of directors of the company was held on following dates to transact the business of company in accordance with the provision of the Act and rules made there under.
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30/05/2024
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14/08/2024
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27/08/2024
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28/09/2024
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10/10/2024
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14/11/2024
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13/01/2025
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25/01/2025
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13/02/2025
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29/03/2025
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Particulars of director's attendance at Board Meetings and Committee Meetings as required under Secretarial Standard is enclosed at Annexure-I forming part of the Board Reports.
3. Section 134(3)(c) DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of section 134(3)(c) read with sectionl34(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 Directors state that:—
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of F.Y. 31st March, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c. the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e. the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f. the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
4. Section 134f31fcal DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUP-SECTK>N U2) QF SECTION H43 QTHEK THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPQRTAPLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT;
The Directors state that no fraud by Company has been committed nor any fraud on the Company by its officers/employees has been noticed during the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Auditors have not reported any fraud by the Company or any fraud on the Company by its officers/employees to the Audit Committee and to the Board of Director during the Financial Year.
There is no fraud exceeding the limit prescribed and auditor has not filed any report of fraud to the Central Government under Section 143 (12) of Companies Act, 2013 during the F.Y. 2024-25.
5. Section 134C3)(d) DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
6. Section 134f31fei COMPANIES POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT. REMUNERATION
AND INDEPENDENCE
As required by Section 178(1), 178(3) Company has constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee which formulate the criteria for determining qualification, positive attribute and independence of a director and has recommended a policy to the Board relating to remuneration of directors. Key Managerial Personnel and other employees and Board is implementing the same. The policy is placed on website of the company can be assessed at web link http://prashantindia.info/html/DDR46.html
7. Section 134f31ffl BOARD COMMENTS OR EXPLANATION ON QUALIFICATION RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARK BY AUDITOR OR PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY
(i) The qualifications made by Auditor in their report -
• Material uncertainty related to Going Concern -
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Auditor remarks
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Board clarification
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We draw attention to Note No. 1(b) on Going Concern, which states inter alia that:
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a. the Company has incurred net loss after tax of Rs. 20.02 lakhs during the year ending on 31st March, 2025 and has been incurring net losses / cash losses since past several years
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Board is of the opinion that various factors like economic position, government policy, market condition of particular industry have impact on Profit & Loss of the Company. However Company is taking all steps for cost reduction to reduce the loss.
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b. the accumulated losses of the Company have far exceeded its entire capital plus reserves. Net Worth of the Company has been negative since the year ending on 31st March, 1998.
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Company is taking all steps for cost reduction to reduce the loss.
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c. the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by Rs. 3382.01 lakhs as on 31st March, 2025 indicating the state of financial distress and its almost
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Company in the process of disposal of Assets and to settle with Creditors there by reducing the current liabilities.
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inability in meeting with its financial obligations
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d.the company has not provision on account of liabilities and doubtful assets to the extent of Rs.11223.26 lacs.
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It is the consistent policy of the company to account for such liability on cash basis and will be accounted only when they crystallize.
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e. the operations of Agro division of the company have stood suspended since the year 1998. The Company has sold all the plant and machineries of Agro division as scrap during the financial year 2018-19 and has been in the process of selling land and building of the said Division.
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Board is the opinion that sale of assets will help in payment to secured creditors.
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f. the operations of Textile Division of the Company are closed since July 2023, due to issues like unavailability of job work, unaffordable pricing, machineries obsolete technology, etc.
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The Board has decided to dispose of the land and Assets of Textile Division.
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g. there is not full captive consumption of wind power generation by Wind Power division of the Company resulting into partly sale of power to DGVCL at predefined rate, which is significantly lower than the billing rate. Though the Agreement with GETCO for the wheeling of power generated by Wind Power division is valid till 30th Sept, 2025, the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy, 2023 demands scrapping off of all wind turbines of the Company having completed 25 years of life.
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This the government policy that all Wind Power generator having completed 25 years be decommission with immediate effect and Company is following government direction.
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h. The Company has entered into an Agreement for the sale with one of Secured Creditor of the Company for sale of factory land and building of Textile Division and execution of sale deed is pending subject to the approval of members in the General Meeting.
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This is self-explanatory and no clarification from board is needed.
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i. The Company has invited bids / offers for the sale of all its plant & machineries of Textile Division on "as is where is basis" and shall dispose of all its plant & machineries.
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This is self-explanatory and no clarification from board is needed.
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j. The Company has invited and received bids / offers for the sale of all its plant & machineries of Wind Power Division on "as is where is basis” and has been in the final stage of dispose of all plant & machineries.
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This is self-explanatory and no clarification from board is needed.
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• Non provision of liabilities -
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It is the consistent policy of the company to account
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for such liability on cash basis and will be
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accounted only when they crystallize.
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[li)The other remarks made by Auditor in their report under the head Significant accounting poliries-
Note No. 1. II (a) Regarding non accounting for gratuity, leave encashment and bonus liability contrary to provision of Companies Act, 2013 and Ind AS-10 issued by ICAI -
It is the consistent policy of the company to account for such liability on cash basis and will be accounted only when they crystallize.
Note No. 1. II (d) under the head going concern has been clarified.
(iii) SECRETARIAL AUDITORS REMARKS:
Remarks of Secretarial Auditor are self-explanatory and needs no comment by the Board.
8. Section 134(3)te) PARTICULARS QF LOANS. GUARANTEES QR INVESTMENTS
Company is not an Investment Company and has not made investment through any layers of investment Companies, Section 186(1) of Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
Company has not given any loan to any person or body corporate, given guarantee or provided security in connection with loan to any body corporate and person nor acquired shares or security of any other body corporate in excess of limits specified in section 186(2)(c) of Companies Act, 2013, said provisions are not applicable to the Company.
9. Se.ctmn-13.4(3arh)PMXiCU.LA]^aF-CQ^J.RA.C.lS-Q(LABRAN.GEMEM.IS.-WJI.H-RElAT.6P. PARTIES
All the related party transaction entered into during the financial year 2024-25 were at an arm’s length basis and in ordinary course of business, except sale of Land & Building of Textile Division to M/s Shantilon Poly private Limited. The audit committee has recommended to the Board and Board has entered into this transaction subject to approval of Members at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
All transactions with related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and entered in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis. A statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis for its review. The details of the transactions with related parties are also provided in the accompanying financial statements.
Disclosures for related party transactions, as required under Section 134(3) (h) read with section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 in prescribed Form AOC-2 is annexed as 'Annexure - II’ with this report.
The company has approved policy on Related Party Transaction and policy is placed on website of the company can be assessed at web link http://prashantindia.info/html/DUR46Jitml .
10. Section 134f3im STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS:
The company was engaged in Textiles and Wind power generation business during the F.Y. 2024-25.The revenue of the company during the Financial Year declined to Rs. 3028.727/
- Thousands Compared to previous year revenue of Rs. 4343.341/- Thousands. The Decline in revenue was mainly due to closure of Textile Division.
Further due to closure of Textile Division Power generated by Wind Power Division was not captively consumed and Company was required to sold power to DGVCL at pre-determined rate which was substantially low compared to billing rate.
The useful life of Wind Power generator came to an end and contract with GETCO for wheeling of Power generated by Wind Power Division has also came to an end. Further GEDA had informed the Company for decommissioning of operation of Wind Turbine generator which has completed 25 years of operation. The Company has discontinued operation of Wind Power Division and is in the process of discarding machineries of the said unit as Scrap.
The company incurred loss of Rs. 2002.337/- Thousands as compared to previous year Loss of Rs. 3583.853/- Thousands.
11. Section 134f3im TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Your Directors do not recommend to transfer any amount to reserve as there is a loss.
12. Section 134f31fkl DIVIDEND
Due to loss the directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March 2025 (Previous Year also Nil).
13. Section 13413)11) MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE PATE OF THE BOARD REPORT AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
There are no material changes & commitments which have occurred after Balance Sheet date till the date of the report affecting the financial position of the company.
14. CHANGE IN DIRECTORS:
During the year:
Mr. Parth Mahendrakumar Pandya (DIN: 08825905) was appointed as an Independent Director for a term of three consecutive years, effective from August 27, 2024.
Mr. Prabhudas Mohanbhai Gondalia (DIN: 00014809) was reappointed as Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company for a period of five years, effective from September 1,2024.
Mr. Harsukhbhai Mohanbhai Gondalia (DIN: 00014805), who retired by rotation, was reappointed as Director at the said AGM.
Mr. Haribhai Becharbhai Malvia (DIN: 00042683) due to Completion of second term of 5 (five) years as an Independent Director, ceased to be a Director w.e.f. the close of business hours on September 28,2024.
There were no other appointments or resignations of Directors or Key Managerial Personnel during the period.
After the closure of the year:
Mr. Harsukhbhai Mohanbhai Gondalia (DIN: 00014805), Non Executive and Non Independent Director of the Company resigned as Director w.e.f. the close of business hours on May 29, 2025.
The Board, subject to approval of shareholders, has appointed:
(i) Mr. Hiren Hasmukh Shah (DIN: 11104153) as an Additional Director and Non¬ Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company to hold office for a term of 5 (Five) years from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2030
(ii) Mrs. Nishtha Harivanshi Pamnani (DIN: 10881910) as an Additional Director and Non¬ Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company to hold for a term of 5 (Five) years from May 31,2025 to May 30, 2030
Further, the Board proposed appointment of Mr. Haribhai Becharbhai Malvia (DIN: 00042683) as Non-Executive Non Independent Director w.e.f. July 1, 2025 for the approval of by shareholders at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board recommends their appointment.
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The relevant particulars are given in prescribed form annexed as ANNEXURE III to this report
16. S&du?lLl3.4£3ifjlJJUSKMAN.A.GE.MEN.'LPQLlCYi
Your Company is exempt from reporting on compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulations 17, [17A,] 18,19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, [24A], 25, 26, [26A,], 27 and clauses (b) to (i)[and (t)] of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company is also exempt under regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015 from reporting on risk management.
Your Company do not fall into category of Top 1000 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalization, as at the end of the immediate previous financial year, Company is exempt from constitution of Risk Management committee, under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
The board is fully aware of Risk Factors and is taking preventive measures wherever required. Risk Management Policy has been placed on website of the Company.
17. Section 134f31fo) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES fCSRl POLICY:
The Provisions of CSR under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, your company do not fulfill the threshold limits of Turnover of Rs. 1000 Cr. Or Net Profit of Rs. 5 Cr. and Net Worth of Rs. 500 Cr. Hence are not applicable to your company.
18. Sectiop 134f3)fpl FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) has defined the evaluation criteria, procedure and time schedule for the Performance Evaluation process for the Board, its
Committees and Directors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) has also formulated criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms of Section 178(3) of the Act
The Board has carried out an Annual Evaluation of its own performance and the performance of individual Directors, as well as evaluation of Committees of the Board, in line with the policy framed by Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC). Annual Evaluation Policy has been placed on website of the Company.
19. Sgglion_134^£^{a)-QlT.HER.i^.TTERS
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3) (q) read with Rule 8(5) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 the Board hereby reports as under
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS:
This has already been reported under the head Financial Highlights
2. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
The Textile division of the Company closed the operation Since July 2023 and Land & Building as being given on rent
Wind Power generation unit could not be fully utilized as the power generate could not be captively consumed as Textile Division was closed.
There is no any other change in the nature of business carried on by the company compared to the previous year.
3. A STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR.
The Company has appointed Mr. Parth Mahendrakumar Pandya (DIN: 08825905) as an Independent Director. He is Practicing Company Secretary with extensive experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory for businesses across various industries, and a strong background in company law, securities regulations, and secretarial audits, Mr. Parth Mahendrakumar Pandya has been instrumental in guiding companies through complex legal landscapes, ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations.
4. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATES;
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has no subsidiary, joint venture or associates.
Further during the year there is no Company which became or ceased to be the subsidiary, joint venture or associates of your Company. Therefore, disclosure under first proviso to Section 129(3) in prescribed form AOC-1 is not applicable to your company.
5. 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, excepting Inter corporate loan/ Deposit which are exempt from Deposit under said rules. Required disclosure is as under:
(a) Accepted during the year; Nil
(b) remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year; Nil
(c) There has been no default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the year. In case of default, number of such cases and the total amount involved-
(i) At the beginning of the year; Nil
(ii) Maximum during the year; Nil
(iii) at the end of the year; Nil
6. THE DETAILS OF DEPOSITS WHICH ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER V OF THE ACT;
Company has not accepted any deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of chapter v of the Act.
7. ANY SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDER PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS;
No material order has been passed by Regulators, Courts or Tribunals against the company during the financial year 2024-25, impacting the going concern status and companies operations in future.
8. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial transactions. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed. The report of auditors on Internal Financial Control is attached with Audit Report.
9. DISCLOSURE REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
The Company do not satisfy the criteria of threshold limits specified for maintenance of cost records/cost audit as specified by the Central Government under sub-section [1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, the said provisions are not applicable to Company.
10. DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules made there under. Your Company is not required to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee across its commercial offices and manufacturing sites as number of employees is less than 10.
Details required to be disclosed under the provision of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, are as under:
C.Y. P.Y.
No. of Complaints pending for disposal at the beginning - NIL NIL
No. of Complaints received during the financial year NIL NIL.
No. of complaints disposed off during the financial year NIL NIL.
No. of complaints pending for disposal at the end of financial year NIL NIL.
11. DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8, SUB RULE 5 CLAUSE XI PROCEEDING UNDER IBC
In the opinion of, and to the best of Knowledge of Board of Directors of Company, the Company has not filled any application under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year
nor any proceedings against the Company is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as at the end of Financial Year 2024-25.
12. DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8, SUB RULE 5 CLAUSE XII VALUATION DIFFRENCE SETTELMENT
Your Company has not entered into one time settlement with Banks or Financial Institutions during the Financial Year hence the details of difference between the amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions is not applicable.
13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
a. Remuneration to Directors and KMP: As required under Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the required details is annexed as ANNEXUREIV and V to this report.
b. None of the employee was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limit as stated in rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
c. The company has no employees (not being directors or their relatives) who are posted and working outside India drawing remuneration of more than Rs. 60 lacs p.a or Rs. 5 lacs p.m during the financial year.
SEC 131 VOLUNTARY REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR BOARD REPORT
The Company has not revised the Financial Statement or Board Report for three preceding financial years.
DISCLOSURES UNDER RULE 3M1 OF THE COMPANIES fACCOHNTSl RULES. 2014 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 QN AUDIT TRAIL
The company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 which has a feature of recording audit trails (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the Financial Year for all the relevant transactions recorded in the software. There was no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with during the financial year. As proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 Company has Complied with statutory requirement for record retention.
DISCLOSURE UNDER MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT ACT. 2006 Company has no outstanding dues for more than 45 days as on financial year end date to MSME.
PJ&QUAUFICAT1QNQFPJRE.C.T.Q-RS
Pursuant to provisions of Section 164(2) (b) and Section 167 of the Companies Act 2013 the company has received a declaration from directors that none of them are disqualified to hold post as director of the company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 177.178 COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
a. Audit committee:
Information about Audit Committee is provided under the head Corporate Governance Report attached with this report.
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Information about Nomination and Remuneration Committee is provided under the head Corporate Governance Report attached with this report.
c. Stakeholders and Investor Grievance Committee
Information about Stakeholders and Investor Grievance Committee is provided under the head Corporate Governance Report attached with this report.
d. Vigil Mechanism committee
The Company has framed vigil mechanism in terms of The Companies Act, 2013 and the same may be accessed on the Company's website. Further, every employee of the Company can directly report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee when she / he becomes aware of any actual or possible violation of the Code or an event of misconduct, act of misdemeanor or act not in the Company’s interest.
Details of members of each committee has been placed on website of the company and can be assessed at web page link http://prashantindia.info/html/DUR46.html.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL. IF ANY;
Your Company has not issued any kind of Shares during the financial year ended on 31sl March, 2025. There is no change in authorized, issued, subscribed and paid up share capital of the company during the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS:
Pursuant to Rule 4(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014 The Company has not issued Equity Shares with differential rights.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEATS EQUITY SHARES;
In terms of Rule 8 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014 the Company has not issued sweat Equity shares during the Financial Year 2024-25.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62C1MM REGARDING ISSUE QF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AND
EMPLOYEES STOCK PURCHASE SCHEMES;
As per Section 62(l)(b) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014, the Company has not issued Employee Stock Options during the Financial Year 2023-24.Therefore disclosure of particulars as required under Rule 11(9) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014 is not applicable.
BUY-BACK OF SHARES
The company has not purchased its own shares during the financial year therefore details required to be disclosed as per Rule 16 of Companies ( Share Capital and Debentures ) Rules 2014 is not applicable.
REDEMPTION QFJPJUEFERENflE-SMRESAND-.DEBENTURES
Pursuant to Section 164(2) and 167(1) and Schedule V Part 2 of Companies Act 2013 company has not issued any preference shares or debentures and there is no redemption of any preference shares or debentures during the F.Y. 2024-25.
INVESTOR EDUCATION PROTECTION FUND:
As on 31/03/2025 there is no outstanding amount of unpaid or unclaimed dividend. Hence no amount nor any shares are required to be transferred to IEPF during the F.Y. 2024-25.
DISCLOSURE iiNDERi>ECTJQN-13SL31C.QNEQLlDA.TED.EJNAN.ClAL.S.TAXEMENT
Since your Company has no subsidiary, associate or joint ventures companies, provisions of consolidated financial statements under section 129(3) and disclosure in form AOC-1 under Rule 5 of the Companies (Account) Rules 2014 are not applicable.
NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS BY SMALL SHAREHOLDERS
The company has not received name of any candidate to be nominated by small shareholders as provided in section 151 of the Companies Act, 2013.
AUDITORS:
At the 39th Annual General Meeting held on 15th September, 2022, M/s. Gheewala & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 115746W), Surat were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term to hold office till the conclusion of the 44th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027.
Subsequently, M/s. Gheewala & Co., Chartered Accountants, tendered their resignation with effect from 12/11/2024, resulting in a casual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditors of the Company. In accordance with the provisions of Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013, the said casual vacancy was Filled by the appointment of M/s. Soni Jhawar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 110386W), Surat, by the members of the Company at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on February 10, 2025, to hold office from the conclusion of that meeting until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Hence, their term as Statutory Auditors expires at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Based on the recommendations made by the Audit Committee of the Company and subject to approval of the Members of the Company at the ensuing 42nd Annual General Meeting, recommended appointment of M/s. Ashish Bhoola & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 120609W and Peer Review Certificate No.: 020102 valid till 29/02/2028) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of Five Years to hold office until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2030.
Company has received certificate from the statutory auditor to the effect that they are not disqualified as laid down in Section 141 of Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed J1TENDRA RAMANLAL BHAGAT, Company Secretary in Practice to hold the office of the Secretarial Auditors and to conduct the Secretarial Audit. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, in prescribed form MR 3 is annexed as ‘Annexure - VI’ to this report.
Annual Secretarial Compliance report as per Regulation 24A (2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 is not applicable to the Company hence appointment of Secretarial Auditor at AGM is not applicable to the Company.
INTERNAL AUDITOR;
Company has introduced Internal Financial Control System which ensures proper Internal Audit of Financial Transactions.
M/s Devendra Gheewala & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 115563W), Surat resigned from the office of Internal Auditor of the Company w.e.f, October 23, 2024 and Mr. Jagdish V. Rana, Tax Consultant Appointed as an Internal Auditor of the Company w.e.f. January 25, 2025.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY ICSI
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards 1, relating to Board Meetings and Secretarial Standard 2 related to General Meeting respectively.
Secretarial Standard 3 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on declaration and payment of Dividend is not applicable as Company has not declared any dividend during the year.
Company has not failed to complete or implement any corporate action within the specified time limit nor has cancelled corporate action announced by the company during the financial year.
DISCLOSURES AS PER ITEM lOfll OF PART C OF SCHEDULE V OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA fUSTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT! REGULATIONS. 2015.
No disqualification of directors certificate from company secretary in practice for the financial year ended March 31,2024, is annexed as ‘Annexure VII ’ to this report
DISCLOSURES UNDER LISTING AGREEMENT AND SEBI (LQPR) REGULATIONS, 2Q15 CLAUSE 32
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I. Shares of the company are not delisted
II. Stock Exchange has not suspended securities of the company from trading during the financial year
III. Equity Shares of the company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. The company has also paid listing fees for FY 2025-26 to the Stock Exchange.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The company has system of performance evaluation of independent directors as per norms laid down by Nomination and Remuneration Committee such norms for evaluation of performance of Independent Directors has been placed on website of the company www.prashantindia.info.
REMUNERATION POLICY FOR DIRECTORS. KMP AND OTHER EMPLOYEES
Relevant particular are given under the head corporate governance report attached with this report. Remuneration policy for directors, KMP and other employees has been placed on Company website
www.prashantindia.info.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The familiarization program for independent directors was conducted by the Company during the year.
VIGIL MECHANISM fWHISTLE BLOWER POLICY!
Company has made adequate arrangements and developed mechanism for Whistle Blowers. The policy on Whistle Blowers has been placed on Company website www.prashantindia.info. and can be assessed at web page link http://prashantindia.info/html/DUR46.html.
MATERIAL SUPSIP1ARIES
Your company has no subsidiaries.
POLICY ON DEALING WITH RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The company has framed policy for dealing with related party transactions in consultation with audit committee. The policy on related party transactions has been placed on Company website www.prashantindia.info. and can be assessed at web page link
http://prashantindia.info/html/DUR46.html.
DECLARATION OF CEO REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS
Said declaration is attached as ANNEXURE VIII to this report REMUNERATION Of DIRECTORS
Necessary details are attached in corporate governance report.
COMPLIANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Please refer corporate governance report attached with this report
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(a) Industry Structure and Developments:- Company is operating in Textile Industry and Wind Power.
(b) Opportunities and Threats:- The textile industry is passing through recession. The Textile division of the Company closed the operation Since July 2023 and Land & Building as being given on rent
Wind Power generation unit could not be fully utilized as the power generated could not be captively consumed as Textile Division was closed.
Segment wise or product wise Performance: - Company operates in two segments.
(1) Textile
The Company is in the process of disposal of Land & Building of the Textile Division.
(2) Wind Power Generation
Due to closure of Textile Division Power generated by Wind Power Division was not captivley consumed and Company was required to sold power to DGVCL at pre-determined rate which was substantially low compared to billing rate.
The use full life of Wind Power generator came to an end and contract with GETCO for wheeling of Power generated by Wind Power Division has also came to an end. Further GEDA had informed the Company for decommissioning of operation of Wind Turbine generator which has completed 25 years of operation. The Company has discontinued operation of Wind Power Division and is in the process of discarding machineries of the said unit as Scrap.
(c) Outlook: - The Management is striving hard to wipe out the past debt from the books of the company so that Company can raise long term fund form prospective Investor.
(d) Risks & Concerns: -Due to closure of Textile Division and Wind Power Division, Company is expecting to incur a very heavy cash losses.
(e) Internal control systems and their adequacy: - Company has developed adequate internal control system and looking to the size of the company said system is operating adequately and effectively.
(f) Discussion on financial performance with respect to operational performance; -The Financial performance is reported in director's report. Company is negotiating for settlements with secured creditors.
(g) Human Resources Management Initiatives:-AU the efforts are made to rationalize its manpower and make effective use of the same.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As provided under Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the compliance with Corporate Governance as specified in regulations 17,17A, 18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,24A, 25,26, [26A,], 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V are not applicable to the Company as paid up share capital doesn’t exceed Rs.10 Crore and net worth doesn’t exceed Rs 25crores.
However certain important information as required under corporate governance rules are attached as ANNEXUREIX
AUDITORS CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Certificate from auditors regarding non applicability of compliance of conditions of corporate governance is annexed as ANNEXURE X.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
Disclosure requirements under regulation 43 SEBI (listing obligations disclosure requirements), 2015 on dividend distribution policy is not applicable to the company
DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT/ UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT
Company has no demat suspense account or unclaimed suspense account and other disclosure thereof are not applicable.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING fBRSRl
Since your company do not fulfill the conditions prescribed for business responsibility and sustainability reporting Regulation 34 (2) (f) is not applicable.
INSURANCE
All Inventories and Fixed Assets including Buildings, Plant and Machinery etc., are adequately insured. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Directors express their sincere thanks to the employees, customers, suppliers, company’s bankers and members of the company for their continued support
For & On Behalf of the Board of Directors PRASHANT INDIA LIMITED
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Prabhudas Mohanbhai Gondalia Chairman & Managing Director DIN:00014809
Place: Palsana Date: 31st May, 2025
Regd Office: Block No.456, National Highway No. 8,
Palsana Char Rasta, Palsana, Taluka-Palsana,
District-Surat 394315
Email:cs.prashantindia@gmail.com Website: www.prashantindia.info
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