Your directors are pleased to present the 14th Annual Report on the Business & Operations of Shanti Overseas (India) Limited ('the Company') along with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The summarized financial highlights for the year vis-a-vis the previous year are as follows:
(Amount In Lakhs)
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Particulars
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Stand
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alone
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Consolidated
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2024-25
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2023-24
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Revenue from operations
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2,265.94
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993.64
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2,384.10
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1,066.16
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Other income
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125.29
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93.52
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113.46
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76.79
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Total revenue
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2,391.23
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1,087.16
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2,497.55
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1,142.95
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Total expense
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2,712.48
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1,214.10
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2,852.68
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1,348.25
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Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax
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(321.24)
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(126.94)
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(355.13)
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(205.31)
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Exceptional items
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Profit Before Extraordinary Items
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(321.24)
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(126.94)
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(355.13)
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(205.31)
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Taxes of earlier years
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Tax Expense: Current Tax
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Deferred tax
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(73.58)
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(32.00)
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(75.88)
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(52.36)
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Profit/ Loss for the period
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(247.66)
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(94.95)
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(279.25)
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(152.95)
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Earnings per share (EPS)
Basic
Restated
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(2.23)
(2.23)
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(0.85)
(0.85)
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(2.51)
(2.51)
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(1.38)
(1.38)
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Note: Previous year figures have been reclassified/regrouped wherever necessary, to correspond with those of the current year.
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Standalone
The total revenue from operations of the Company is INR 2,265.94 Lakhs and the loss before tax amounted to INR (321.24) Lakhs and the net loss after tax amounted to INR (247.66) Lakhs.
Consolidated
The total revenue from operations of the Company is INR 2,384.09 Lakhs and the loss before tax amounted to INR (355.13) Lakhs and the net loss after tax amounted to INR (279.25) Lakhs.
THE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR
During the year under review, the Company has put all its efforts in serving required products to all its customers on time. The turnover of the Company during the reporfing period amounted to INR 2,265.94 Lakhs. The directors are thankful to all its suppliers for on time delivery of the products.
The Directors assure the stakeholders of the Company to continue their efforts and enhance the overall performance of the Company in the coming financial years. The Directors express their grafitude towards the stakeholders for all the support that the Company has received from them and hope that the Company confinues to receive the same support in the coming future.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in nature of business acfivifies during the period under review.
DIVIDEND
In view of the financial performance and the loss incurred during the year under review, the Board of Directors has decided not to recommend any dividend on the Equity Shares. The decision has been taken with a view to conserve resources and strengthen the financial posifion of the Company to support its future business operafions.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided to plough back the enfire amount of profit in the business. In the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to the 'General Reserves'.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has only one Wholly Owned Subsidiary, namely Shaan Agro Oils & Extracfions Private Limited, in accordance with the provisions of Secfion 2(87)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, the Company at its Board Meefing held on September 6, 2024 and approved divested its enfire holding of 10,000 (100%) equity shares of INR 10/- each held in SOIL Consultech Private Limited. Consequently, after transfer of the said shares, SOIL Consultech Private Limited has ceased to be wholly owned subsidiary with effect from March 31, 2025.
Accordingly, as on the reporfing date, the Company has only one wholly owned subsidiary. There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of Secfion 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"). A report on the performance and the financial posifion of the subsidiary as per Form AOC-1 is annexed to this report as ANNEXURE-1.
The Consolidated Financial Statements (CFS) of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025, have been prepared in compliance with Secfion 129(3) of the Act and include the results of its subsidiary. In accordance with Secfion 136(1) of the Act, the audited financial statements of the subsidiary are available on the Company's website at www.shanfioverseas.com
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The report on Corporate Governance as per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is included as a part of this Annual Report. The requisite certificate from M/s Mihen Halani & Associates, Pracficing Company Secretary confirming the compliance with the condifions of Corporate Governance is attached to the report on Corporate Governance.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Secfion 92 (3) and Secfion 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed a copy of the Annual Return on its website and the same can be accessed through www.shanfioverseas.com . The Company is not required to provide the extract of Annual Return (Form MGT-9) as a part of this Board's Report by the virtue of amendment in Secfion 92 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
SHARE CAPITAL & LISTING OF SHARES
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March,2025 was INR 11,10,60,000 divided into 1,11,06,000 equity shares of INR 10/- each.
There is no change in Equity Share Capital of the Company during the year, the shares of the Company are listed and regularly traded at the trading platform of Nafional Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Annual Lisfing Fees for the financial year 2025-26 have been paid by the Company within the sfipulated time
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025 are below:
Mr. Manish Harishankar Dubey - Executive Director
Mrs. Shribala Mandhanya - Non-Executive - Independent Director
Mrs. Devyani Chhajed - Non-Executive - Independent Director
Ms. Tejal Dinkar Vaze - Non-Executive - Independent Director
Mr. Pankaj Agarwal - Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Ramita Otwani - Company Secretary
A. Change of directors and KMP during the Financial Year
• Mrs. Devyani Chhajed (DIN: 10276186) was appointed as Additional Independent Director of the company for a term of 5 years with effect from April 8, 2024. In the General meeting held on July 5, 2024, approval of members was granted for appointing Mrs. Devyani Chhajed as Non¬ Executive Independent Director with effect from July 5, 2024
• Ms. Pooja Chordia (DIN: 09196546) and Mr. Rahul Jain (DIN: 01515159), Non-Executive Independent Directors of the company resigned from the directorship of the company with effect from February 10, 2025
• Mr. Manish Harishankar Dubey (DIN: 09582612) was appointed as a managing director (Additional Executive Director) of the company for a period of 5 years with effect from March 17,2025 to March 16, 2030, subject to approval of members. For the Financial year 2025-26, the appointment of Mr. Manish Harishankar Dubey was approved by the members by passing resolution by way of postal ballot on June 14, 2025
• Ms. Tejal Dinkar Vaze (DIN: 10957212) was appointed as an Additional Non- executive Director in the capacity of Independent Director of the company, not liable to retire by rotation for a period of 5 consecutive years with effect from March 17, 2025, to March 16, 2030. Further, the appointment of Ms. Tejal Dinkar Vaze (DIN: 10957212) was regularized by approval of members by passing resolution by way of postal ballot on June 14, 2025.
• Mrs. Karuna Kacholia (DIN:09307230), Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from March 22, 2025.
• Mr. Ayush Kacholia (DIN: 03096933), Managing Director, has resigned from the directorship of the Company with effect from March 22, 2025.
• Mr. Pankaj Agrawal (PAN: BKFPA7761J) was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company with effect from March 22, 2025.
B. Change in directors and KMP post financial year
• Mr. Ashish Kumar Naik (DIN: 10955244) was appointed as Additional Non-executive Director of the company liable to retire by rotation with effect from May 7, 2025. Further, his appointment was regularized by members by passing a resolution by way of postal ballot on June 14, 2025.
• Mr. Digvijay D. Singh (DIN: 10943075) was appointed as Additional Non-executive Director of the company in the capacity of Independent Director not liable to retire by rotation with effect from May 7, 2025, to May 6, 2030. Further, his appointment was regularized by members by passing a resolution by way of postal ballot on June 14, 2025.
• Mrs. Ramita Otwani (ABAPO7882M) resigned from the position of Company Secretary of the company with effect from April 29, 2025.
C. Director liable to Retire by Rotation:
Mr. Manish Harishankar Dubey (DIN: 09582612), Managing Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors), Rules 2014 and the Articles of Association of the Company and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment as the Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board meets at least four times a year at quarterly intervals and more frequently if deemed necessary, to transact its business. During the Financial Year, the Board has met Eleven (11) times. The details of the meetings held and the attendance of the Directors are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this annual report.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed to the Board that they meet the criteria of Independence as specified under Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and qualify to be Independent Directors.
They have also confirmed that they meet the requirements of Independence as mentioned under Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The confirmations were noted by the Board.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION PROCESS BY BOARD
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under, the Board has carried the evaluation of its own performance, performance of individual Directors, Board Committees including the Chairman of the Board on the basis of attendance, contribution and various criteria as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company. The evaluation of the working of the Board, its Committees, experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and obligations etc. were carried out. The directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcome.
The performance of all the Non-Independent Directors (including the Chairman) was also evaluated by the Independent Directors at the separate meeting of Independent Directors of the Company.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) (c) and Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the Board of Directors hereby submits that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there is no material departure from the same;
ii. The Directors selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of Loss incurred for the year ended on March 31, 2025.
iii. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for 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;
iv. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts ongoing concern basis;
v. The Directors have laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
vi. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS 1. Statutory Auditor
M/s. SPARK & Associates, Chartered Accountants LLP, (FRN: 005313C / C400311) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2024. During the year under review, a casual vacancy occurred in the office of Statutory Auditor of the Company due to the resignation of M/s. SPARK & Associates, Chartered Accountants LLP, (FRN: 005313C / C400311).
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors, appointed M/s B.L. Dasharda & Associates, Chartered Accountants, to fill the said casual vacancy.
In accordance with the requirements of the Act, the said appointment is being placed before the members for their approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company, to hold office from the date of such approval until the conclusion of the 19th Annual General Meeting.
A certificate has been received from the Auditors to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the limits prescribed under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Notes on Financial Statement referred to in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark,
2. Internal Auditor
The Board appointed M/s Ramanand Aiyar & Co. as the Internal Auditors of the Company to conduct Internal Audit for the Financial Year 2024-25 at such remuneration as decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.
3. Secretarial Auditor
The Board had appointed M/s. Archna Maheshwari & Co, Practicing Company Secretary to carry out the Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2024-25. The Audit Report of the Secretarial Auditor's of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 are attached herewith as ANNEXURE 2.
There are no qualifications in the reports except that
The Secretarial Auditor has observed that the Company did not have a Whole-Time Company Secretary during the year under review, as required under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the applicable Rules. The Board clarifies that the delay in appointment was unintentional and occurred due to non-availability of a suitable candidate despite continuous efforts.
The Company has since initiated/conti nued the recruitment process and is in the advanced stages of identifying a qualified professional. The Board affirms that the Company is committed to complying with all applicable provisions and will ensure the appointment of a Whole-Time Company Secretary at the earliest.
POLICIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company has formulated and adopted various policies, as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which govern its business operations. These include, inter alia, the Policy on Related Party Transactions, Nomination and Remuneration Policy, Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy, Risk Management Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy and other policies as applicable. The detailed policies are available on the website of the Company at www.shantioverseas.com
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The details of loans, investments, guarantees and securities covered under the provisions of Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 are provided in the Financial Statements of the Company. During the year, the Company has subscribed to Optionally Convertible Debentures, issued by M/s. Shaan Agro Oils & Extractions Private Limited amounting to ^3 crore, by way of conversion of the outstanding loan and debtor balances due from the said company, pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 2nd September, 2024.
ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and it powers) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct. It also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of directors /employees who avail of the Mechanism.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions which were entered during the financial year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. There were no materially significant related party transactions entered by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other persons which may have a potential conflict with the interests of the Company.
A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on quarterly basis, specifying the nature and value of transactions. Since all the related party transactions entered during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business, no details are required to be provided in Form AOC-2 as prescribed under Section 134(3) (h) of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulation 2015, the Board has approved a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on Company's website at www.shantioverseas.com
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has a robust Internal Financial Control framework which is according to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business, the size and complexity of its operations and such IFCs with reference to the Financial Statements are adequate. The Company has implemented robust processes to ensure that all IFCs are effectively working.
MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS, IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATES AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(l) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board confirms that there have been no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report, except as stated below:
During the period under review and up to the date of this Report, the Company has undergone certain significant management changes. Additionally, the Company has submitted an application to the Stock Exchange(s) for reclassification of the Promoter Group to the Public category in accordance with applicable regulations. Subject to receipt of necessary approvals from the Stock Exchange(s), the
Company's management shall thereafter be undertaken by professionals in the ordinary course of business.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years. Therefore, there was no requirement to transfer any amount to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
The information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo as required under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as stated below:
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
1. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
The Company has applied strict control system to monitor day to day consumption. The Company ensures optimal use of energy with minimum extent of wastage as far as possible. The day-to-day consumption is monitored as an effort to save energy.
2. The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate source of energy:
The Company has not taken any step for utilizing alternate source of energy. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment. The Company has not made any capital investment on energy conservation equipment.
B. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The Company has no activities relating to technology absorption. Hence nothing is to be reported here.
C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
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Particulars
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2024-25 (Amount in INR Lakhs)
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2023-24
(Amount in INR Lakhs)
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Foreign exchange earnings in terms of actual inflows
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-
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-
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Foreign exchange outgo in terms of actual outflows
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-
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4,48.66
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STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY
The Company has a well-defined process to ensure the risks are identified and mitigation steps are put in place. The Company's Risk Management process focuses on ensuring that these risks are identified on a timely basis and reasonably addressed. Major risks are identified by the businesses and functions and these are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
The Company is not statutorily required to form risk management committee. However, the Audit Committee of the Company evaluates the risk management system regularly.
DEPOSITS
As per Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the financial year. Further the Company has not defaulted in repayment of deposits or payment of interest during the financial year.
Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2(1)(c) (viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Directors of the Company have not accepted any deposits during the financial year.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review, none of the employees is drawing remuneration which is in excess of the limit as prescribed under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The Disclosures pursuant to Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement containing the names and other particulars of top ten employees in terms of Remuneration drawn by them and Disclosure Pursuant to Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in ANNEXURE-3.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Management Discussion and Analysis Report providing Company's Current working and future outlooks forms an integral part of this report, as ANNEXURE-4.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. A Committee has been duly constituted to address and resolve complaints related to sexual harassment at the workplace.
During the financial year, the Company did not receive any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment. The details of complaints are as under:
(a) Number of complaints of sexual harassment received during the year: NIL
(b) Number of complaints disposed of during the year: NIL
(c) Number of complaints pending for more than ninety days: NIL
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the company has constituted a separate committee to formulate the CSR policy and ensure the compliance of the same as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. In view of the substantial losses reported, there is no requirement for the company to earmark any amount for the purpose of CSR expenditure.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
• No significant material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
• The information with respect to Audit Committee, Nominafion and Remunerafion Committee, Stakeholders Relafionship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
• The Company has followed the applicable secretarial standards i.e. SS-1 and SS-2 relating to meefings of the 'Board of Directors' and 'General Meefings' respectively.
• Provisions of secfion 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 requiring Cost Audit is not applicable to the company during the Year.
• There were no applicafions made or pending proceedings against your Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.
• The provisions relafing to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is not applicable.
• There was no one-fime settlement done during the year, hence disclosure of details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the fime of one-fime settlement and the valuafion done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Insfitufions is not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors take this opportunity to place on record their grafitude to the Central and State Governments, Bankers, Investors and other Stakeholders for their confinuous support, co-operafion and their valuable guidance to the Company and for their trust reposed in the Company's management. The Directors also commend the confinuing commitment and dedicafion of the employees at all levels, and the Directors look forward to their confinued support in future.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD SHANTI OVERSEAS (INDIA) LIMITED
Sd/-
MANISH HARISHANKAR DUBEY CHAIRMAN DIN: 09582612
Place: Mumbai Date: December 6, 2025
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