Your directors take pleasure in submitting the 36th Annual Report together with the Audited Standalone Financial Statements ended 31st March 2024.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, along-with that of the previous financial year ended March 31, 2023, is summarized below:
Particulars
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Current Year (2023-24) (in Thousand)
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Previous Year (2022-23) (in Thousand)
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Total Revenues
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811144.12
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344665.91
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Profit/ (Loss) for the year before providing for Depreciation and Finance Cost and exceptional items
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46967.40
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31487.51
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Less: Finance Cost
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14741.16
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1968.10
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Less: Depreciation
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84.42
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NIL
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Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional / Extraordinary items
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32141.81
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29519.40
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Add: Exceptional Income / Extraordinary items
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NIL
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NIL
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Profit/(Loss) before Tax
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32141.81
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29519.40
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Less: Tax Expenses
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7620.68
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310.00
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Profit/(Loss) after tax
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24521.14
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29209.40
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The above figures are extracted from the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in India as specified under Sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended and other relevant provisions of the Act and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Financial Statements as stated above are available on the Company's website www.tihil.co.in.
2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, PROSPECTS AND DEVELOPMENTS:
We are proud to announce that our Annual Standalone Financial statements reveal an exciting story of growth for the Company. The revenues are reaching new heights and multi-folded (which is approximately 235% of the total revenue of FY 2023), which shows our strategies, management of operations and hard work are really working. These numbers reflect our strong financial health and our ability to seize opportunities while making sure everyone wins.
During the year under review, the Total Revenue from Operations is Rs. 811144.12 thousand which was Rs. 344665.91 thousand in the Financial Year 2022-23 and EBITDA is Rs. 46967.40 thousand which was Rs. 31487.51 thousand in the Financial Year 2022-23.
The Profit before tax is Rs. 32141.81 thousand in comparison to Profit before tax of Rs. 29519.40 thousand in F.Y. 20222023. The Profit after tax is Rs. 24521.14 thousand in comparison to Profit after tax of Rs. 29209.40 thousand in F.Y. 2022-2023.
During the year under review, the exports of your Company recorded a gross turnover of INR 7481.25 Lakhs.
During the year under review, pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors and Shareholders of the Company accorded at their respective meetings held on November 29, 2022 and December 28, 2022 and further pursuant to the approval vide order Ref no: AA1866355/13(4)/RD(NR)/2023/7191 dated November 24, 2023 of Regional Director, Northern Region, New Delhi confirming the alteration in Situation Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company for shifting of Registered Office of the Company from the State of Uttar Pradesh to the State of Gujarat, the Board of Directors of the Company vide resolution passed by circulation dated Monday, December 11, 2023 had approved the shifting of the registered office of Company from its present address located at “Office No. 1109, Corporate Park Tower, A/1, Plot No. 7A/1, Sector 142, Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar - 201 301, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA” situated at Noida, State of Uttar Pradesh under the jurisdiction of Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh situated at Kanpur Uttar to the address at “B-1101, Titanium Square, B/h Sarveshwar Tower, Opp. B. M. W. Show Room, Thaltej, Ahmedabad-380054, Gujarat, INDIA” situated at Ahmedabad, State of Gujarat under the jurisdiction of Registrar of Companies, Gujarat situated at Ahmedabad with effect from Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the reserves.
4. DIVIDEND
In view of previous years losses, no Dividend has been declared by the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2024.
Further there were no Unclaimed and Unpaid Dividend Amount in the Company.
5. SUBSIDIARIES, IOINT VENTURES & ASSOCIATES
Your Company doesn't have any Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates.
6. SEGMENT WISE PERFORMANCE
The Company has only one reportable segment of activity i.e. “Trading of Goods”, in accordance with the definition of “Segment” as per the IND AS. The performance of the Company is discussed separately in this Report.
7. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
The Company is engaged in the Business of Merchant Exports of Textiles, Ceramic Tiles, FMCG and other products. During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has not changed its nature of business.
8. SHARE CAPITAL
As on 31st March 2024, the Share Capital structure of the Company stood as follows:
Particulars
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No of Shares
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Amount
|
Authorized Share Capital
|
Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each
|
5,10,00,000
|
51,00,00,000
|
Total
|
5,10,00,000
|
51,00,00,000
|
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share
|
Capital
|
|
Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each
|
3,55,26,000
|
35,52,60,000
|
Total
|
3,55,26,000
|
35,52,60,000
|
Preferential issue:
During the year under review, the following Allotments were made by the Company:
1. On 30th May 2023, allotment of40,25,000 (Forty Lakh Twenty-Five Thousand) Equity Shares ("Shares") of face value of INR10/- each against conversion of the Convertible Equity Warrants into Equity shares. The Allotted Equity Shares were listed on traded on BSE Limited.
2. On 17th July 2023, allotment of 72,01,000 (Seventy-Two Lakh One Thousand) Equity Shares ("Shares") of face value of INR 10/- each against conversion of the Convertible Equity Warrants into Equity shares. The Allotted Equity Shares were listed on traded on BSE Limited.
3. On 19th December 2023, allotment of38,00,000 (Thirty-Eight Lakh) Equity Shares ("Shares") of face value of INR 10/-each against conversion of the Convertible Equity Warrants into Equity shares. The Allotted Equity Shares were listed on traded on BSE Limited.
4. On 14th March 2024, allotment of36,00,000 (Thirty-Six Lakh) Equity Shares ("Shares") of face value of INR 10/- each against conversion of the Convertible Equity Warrants into Equity shares. The Allotted Equity Shares were listed on traded on BSE Limited.
As on 31st March 2024, the details of utilization of funds raised by way of Preferential Issue of are as follows:
Sr.
No.
|
Objects as stated In the explanatory statement to the notice for the General Meeting
|
Amount proposed to be utilized
|
Actual amount utilized for the Objects stated in the explanatory statement to the notice for the General Meeting
|
Unutilized
Amount
|
Amount of Deviation/Var iation for the quarter according to applicable object
|
1.
|
To augment the funds for the expansion and diversification of the business of the Company.
|
For anyone or combination of one or more objects
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
2.
|
To meet the long term and shortterm working capital requirements of the Company.
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
3.
|
To repay the Debt and Borrowings, whether Secured or Unsecured of the Company.
|
18,62,60,000
|
--
|
--
|
4.
|
To meet any nature of capital expenditure to be incurred for expansion and diversification including to manufacture any new product.
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
5
|
For general corporate purpose.
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
|
Total
|
18,62,60,000
|
18,62,60,000
|
--
|
--
|
Increase in Authorized Share Capital of the Company:
During the current Financial Year 2024-25, the existing Authorized Share Capital of Rs. 51,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifty-One Crores only) divided into 5,10,00,000 (Five Crores and Ten Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each is hereby increased to Rs. 60,00,00,000 (Rupees Sixty Crores only) divided into 6,00,00,000 (Six Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each by creating additional 90,00,000 (Ninety Lakh) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each, ranking pari-passu in all respects with the existing Equity Shares of the Company as per the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
The said increase in Authorized Share Capital was approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 30th May 2024 and approved by the Shareholders of the Company vide Postal Ballot dated 27th July 2024.
Depository System:
As the members are aware, the Company's Equity shares are compulsorily tradable in electronic form. As on 31st March 2024, the total listed capital of the Company was 3,55,26,000 Equity Shares out of which 3,49,76,900 Equity Shares were held in Dematerialized Form comprising 98.45% of Issued Capital.
The SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandate that the transfer, except transmission and transposition, of securities shall be carried out in dematerialized form only with effect from 1stApril 2019. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository system as well as to avoid frauds, members holding shares in physical mode are advised to avail themselves of the facility of dematerialization from either of the depositories. The Company has, directly as well as through its RTA, sent intimation to shareholders who are holding shares in physical form, advising them to get the shares dematerialized.
Rights Issue:
The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 30th May 2024 had approved raising of funds by way of offer, issue and allotment of Equity Shares of face value of INR 10/- each to the existing Equity Shareholders of the Company on rights basis (“Rights Issue”), at such price and right entitlement ratio as may be decided by the Board of Directors or a duly constituted Rights Issue Committee of the Board to the eligible Equity shareholders of the Company, as on the record date, for an amount aggregating up to INR 49.50 Crores (Rupees Forty Nine Crores and Fifty Lakhs only), subject to receipt of necessary regulatory/statutory approvals and consent as may be necessary/required for compliance of applicable laws.
9. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3)(c) and Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors confirms that to the best of its knowledge and belief:
(a) In the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with explanation relating to material departures.
(b) that 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 as on March 31, 2024, and of the profit / loss of the Company for that period.
(c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(d) that the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
(e) that internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
(f) that proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
10. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this Report and provides overview of the business and operations of the Company.
11. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any public deposits, nor any amount of principal or interest thereof was outstanding in terms of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, for the financial year ended.
The Company has received declarations from its directors that all the Loans extended/to be extended by them to the Company are their owned funds only and not borrowed from any person or entity.
12. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF REPORT
In terms of Section 134(3) (l) of the Companies Act, 2013, except as disclosed elsewhere in this Report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company's financial position have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this Report.
13. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations and a Certificate of the CEO and CFO of the Company in terms of Regulation 17(8) of the Listing Regulations is appended to the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
14. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The relationship with employees at all levels remained cordial and harmonious during the year. We appreciate the committed contribution made by employees of the Company at all the levels to achieve the present growth of the Company.
15. POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, The Board of Directors has formulated the Nomination and Remuneration Policy based on recommendations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The salient aspects covered in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy have been outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report. The Policy is also available on the website of the Company.
16. BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognizes the importance of a diverse Board in its process. We believe that a truly diverse Board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographical background, age, ethnicity, race and gender which will help to provide better directions and supervision to the affairs of the Company. The Board has adopted the Board diversity policy which sets out the approach to diversity of the Board of Directors. The Policy is also available on the website of the Company.
17. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in “Annexure [A]” that forms part of this Report.
No employee of the Company was in receipt of remuneration more than the limits specified under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, during the financial year ended 31st March 2024.
18. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
As on March 31, 2024, The Board of Directors of the Company comprises of following Six (6) Directors:
Sr. No
|
Name
|
DIN
|
Date of Appointment
|
Designation
|
1.
|
Mr. Mayank Suresh Jolly
|
09366175
|
20.04.2022
|
Whole-Time Director (Promoter)
|
2.
|
Mr. Irfan Abdulrahimbhai Qureshi
|
09494589
|
20.04.2022
|
Whole-Time Director (Promoter)
|
3.
|
Mr. Mitesh Surendrasinh Rajput
|
06772154
|
20.04.2022
|
Non-Executive and NonIndependent Director (Promoter)
|
4.
|
Mr. Aditya Vikrambhai Patel
|
09121052
|
12.08.2022
|
Independent Director
|
5.
|
Ms. Nidhi Bansal
|
09693120
|
12.08.2022
|
Independent Director
|
6.
|
Mr. Ankitkumar Surendrakumar Agrawal
|
10118085
|
23.01.2024
|
Additional Independent Director
|
Appointments:
During the year under review, Mr. Ankitkumar Surendrakumar Agrawal (DIN: 10118085) was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive and Independent Director) of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years commencing from 23rd January 2024 till 22nd January 2029 (both days inclusive) by Board of Directors at their meeting held on 23rd January 2024.
Further during the year under review, Mr. Mayank Suresh Jolly (DIN: 09366175) and Mr. Irfan Abdulrahimbhai Qureshi (DIN: 09494589) were appointed by Board of Directors as an Executive Whole Time Directors (Promoter) of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, for a period of 3 (Three) years with effect from 23rd January 2024.
Subsequently the members of the Company consented the appointment of Mr. Ankitkumar Surendrakumar Agrawal (DIN: 10118085), Mr. Mayank Suresh Jolly (DIN: 09366175) and Mr. Irfan Abdulrahimbhai Qureshi (DIN: 09494589) by passing Special resolutions through Postal Ballot dated 13th April 2024.
Retire by rotation and Re-appointments:
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 your Company, Mr. Mitesh Surendrasinh Rajput (DIN: 06772154), Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at 36th AGM and being eligible offer himself for reappointment.
An appropriate resolution for his re-appointment is being placed for your approval at 36th AGM. The brief resume of Mr. Mitesh Surendrasinh Rajput (DIN: 06772154), Non-Executive Non-Independent Director with other related information has been detailed in the Notice of AGM which is forming part of the Annual Report.
Resignations/Retirements along with facts of resignation:
During the year under review, No Director has resigned from the office of Director of the Company.
Key Managerial Personnel:
During the financial year 2023-24, Mr. Bhavesh Hasmukhrai Dave (AEWPD8260R), Chief Executive Officer of the Company resigned from his post with effect from 2nd November 2023 due to personal reasons and to pursue alternate career opportunities.
Consequently, due to the resignation of Mr. Bhavesh Hasmukhrai Dave from the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Board of Directors, in their meeting held on 23rd January 2024, had approved appointment of Mr. Ranjeet Madhukarrao Pawar (BCIPP0134R) as Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 23rd January, 2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Mayank Suresh Jolly, Chairman and Whole Time Director, Mr. Irfan Abdulrahimbhai Qureshi, Whole-Time Director, Mrs. Manisha Kansingh Rajput, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Ranjeet Madhukarrao Pawar, Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Mrugesh Ashwin Kumar Vyas, Company Secretary and Compliance officer, are the Key Managerial Personnel of your Company.
Annual Evaluation of Board's Performance:
In terms of the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('Listing Regulations'), an annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and the Directors was undertaken which included the evaluation of the Board as a whole, Board Committees and peer evaluation of the Directors. The criteria for performance evaluation covers the areas relevant to the functioning of the Board and Board Committees such as its composition, oversight and effectiveness, performance, skills and structure etc. The performance of individual directors was evaluated on parameters such as preparation, participation, conduct, independent judgment and effectiveness. The performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board of Directors and in the evaluation of the Directors, the Directors being evaluated had not participated. The evaluation process has been explained in the corporate governance report section in this Annual Report.
Declaration of Independence:
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 confirming that they fulfill the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as under Regulation 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified under the Act and Listing Regulations and are independent of the management. The Board skill/expertise/ competencies matrix of all the Directors, including the Independent Directors is provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this
Annual Report. All the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (“IICA”).
Familiarization Program for Independent Directors:
At the time of the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company issues a formal letter of appointment outlining his/her role, function, duties and responsibilities. Further, the Independent Directors are introduced with the corporate affairs, new developments and business of the Company from time to time. The Familiarization program is also available on the website of the Company www.tihil.co.in.
Pecuniary relationship:
During the year under review, except those disclosed in the Audited Standalone Financial Statements, the NonExecutive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company.
19. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company as well as consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure the reporting of deals by the employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in the Company's Shares. The code is also available on the website of the Company www.tihil.co.in.
The Company has adopted the amended Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information in terms of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 (as amended). The same has been filed with the BSE Limited and also uploaded on the website of the Company.
20. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on 31st March 2024, the Board has following committees:
a. Audit Committee.
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
c. Stakeholder's Relationship Committee.
The details with respect to the composition, powers, roles, terms of reference, number of meetings held, attendance at the meetings etc. of Statutory Committees are given in detail in the Corporate Governance Report.
21. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The details of the number of Board Meetings of your Company along with the composition and attendance of the Directors and Members at such meetings are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report. The time gap between the two meetings was in accordance with the requirements. Every Director currently on the Board of the Company has personally attended at least one Board Meeting in the financial year 2023-24. All the information required to be furnished to the Board was made available along with a detailed Agenda.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standard 1 (relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors) and Secretarial Standard 2 (relating to General Meetings) issued by the Institute of the Company Secretaries of India.
22. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return as required under sub-section (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') in form MGT-7 is made available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.tihil.co.in.
23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the financial year 2023-24, all transactions with the Related Parties as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 23 of the
Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 were entered in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
The Company has a process in place to periodically review and monitor Related Party Transactions. The Audit Committee has approved all related party transactions for FY 2023-24 and estimated transactions for FY 2024-25.
There were no materially significant related party transactions that may conflict with the interest of the Company.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board of Directors may be accessed on the Company's website at www.tihil.co.in. Disclosures on related party transactions are set out in the Notes to the Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
24. LOANS AND INVESTMENTS
The Company has disclosed the full particulars of the loans given, investments made or guarantees given or security provided as required under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 in Notes forming part of the financial statements.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company manages and monitors the principal risks and uncertainties that can impact on its ability to achieve its objectives. At present the Company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company. Discussion of risks and concerns are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
26. VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The policy provides for a framework and process whereby concerns can be raised by its employees against any kind of discrimination, harassment, victimization or any other unfair practice being adopted against them. The policy is also available on the website of the Company www.tihil.co.in.
27. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Your Company does not fall under the purview of the criteria specified under Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, so provisions regarding formation / constitution of CSR Committee prescribed under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
28. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS’ REPORT Statutory Auditors:
At the 35th Annual General Meeting held on 30th September 2023, M/s Manoj Acharya & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN - 114984W) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting to be held in the Financial Year 2027-28.
Further in terms of Clause 40 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 which was notified vide Notification dated S.O. 1833 (E) dated 7th May 2018 and effective from the date, the Proviso of Section 139(1) relating to ratification of Appointment of Auditors at every Annual General Meeting of the Company has been omitted and the requirement of Ratification of Auditors Appointment is no longer required as per the Companies Act, 2013.
Therefore, the resolution for ratification of Appointment of Statutory Auditors M/s Manoj Acharya & Associates. Chartered Accountants (FRN - 114984W), Chartered Accountants, has not been provided for the approval of the Shareholders and not formed as a part of Notice of the 36th AGM of the Company.
The Auditors' Report for Financial Year ended 31st March 2024 forms part of the Integrated Annual Report and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.
Cost Auditor:
The appointment of Cost Auditor for the Company is not applicable to the Company.
Secretarial Audit:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company has appointed M/s Kunal Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries to conduct the Secretarial Audit of your Company at the meeting of Board of Directors dated 02nd November 2023. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure - [B]" to this Report.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s Kunal Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the financial year ending 31st March 2025 at their meeting held on 23rd May 2024. The Company has received their written consent that the appointment is in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
Internal Auditors:
Pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Agarwal Akshay & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 015592C), as Internal Auditors of the Company, to undertake the Internal Audit of the Company for FY 2023-24 at the meeting of Board of Directors dated 14th August 2023.
The Internal Audit Report issued by the Internal Auditor was present before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s Agarwal Akshay & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 015592C) as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year ending 31st March 2025 at their meeting held on 23rd May 2024. The Company has received their written consent that the appointment is in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder.
29. EXPLANATION ON AUDITORS REPORT
Statutory Auditor
The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any separate or further comments or explanations.
Secretarial Auditor
The details of remarks and qualifications of Secretarial Auditor are as follows:
Sr.
No
|
Remarks by Secretarial Auditor
|
Response of the Management
|
1
|
The Company had made violations for not complying with the composition requirements of Audit Committee under Regulation 18(1) of SEBI LODR Regulations 2018 for the Quarter ended 30th June 2023.
|
The Company had paid the monetary penalty within the due date and also reconstituted the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee in line with the requirements of Regulation 18(1) and 19(1)/19(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations 2018 at their meeting held on 23rd May 2023 and submitted the Outcome with BSE Limited on the said day within the require timelines.
|
2
|
The Company had made violations for not complying with the composition requirements of Nomination and Remuneration Committee under Regulation 19(1)/ 19(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations 2018 for the Quarter ended 30th June 2023.
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30. ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Company has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2023-2024 for all applicable compliances as per Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report pursuant to Regulation 24A of the listing regulations read with SEBI Circular dated February 08, 2019, has been taken from Mr. Kunal Sharma, Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
31. FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS:
No frauds are reported by Auditors which falls under the purview of sub section (12) of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 in relation to the Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo is annexed herewith as "Annexure - [C]" to this Report.
33. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate internal controls and checks in commensurate with its size and activities. The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
The Report on the Internal Financial Control under Clause (i) of sub section 3 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 is forming part of the financial statement for the year under review.
34. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company is committed to providing and promoting a safe, healthy, and congenial atmosphere irrespective of gender, caste, creed or social class of the employees. During the year under review, there was no case filed pursuant to the sexual harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
35. SIGNIFICANT/MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
There are no significant/ material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of your Company and its future operations.
36. OTHER DISCLOSURES
(a) During the financial year 2023-24, the Company does not have any scheme or provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
(b) During the financial year 2023-24, no application was made, or any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
(c) During the financial year 2023-24, your Company has not entered into any One-Time Settlement with banks or financial institutions.
(d) The Company has not issued any debentures during the financial year 2023-24.
(e) During the financial year 2023-24, your Company had raised funds from Preferential Issue of Convertible Equity Warrants and your Board hereby confirms that there were no deviation(s) or variation(s) in the utilization of proceeds from the objects stated in the explanatory statement to the notice for the general meeting.
37. APPRECIATION
Your directors' places on record their sincere thanks to the Customers, Vendors, Stakeholders, Banks, Regulatory Bodies, Financial Institutions, Employees and other Business Associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year under review.
Dated: 12th August 2024 For Trans India House Impex Limited
Place: Ahmedabad SD/-
Mayank Suresh Jolly Chairman and Whole-Time Director
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