Your directors have pleasure in presenting the 30ta Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.
1. financial results
The Company's financial performance for the year under review along with previous year's figures are given hereunder:
(Amount in lakhs)
Particulars
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Financial Year
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Financial Year
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ended
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ended
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31st March, 2024
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3l9tMarch, 2023
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Net Sales /Income from Business Operations
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16.OS
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434.92
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Other Income
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13.83
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8.00
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Total Income
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29.90
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442.91
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Less:-Expense
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52.89
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458.06
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Profit before Tax
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-22.99
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-15.15
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Net Profit after Tex
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-35.33
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8.32
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Other Comprehensive Income
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6.01
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-12.94
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Net Profit for the year
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-29.32
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-4.62
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Amount transferred to General Reserve
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-
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-
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet
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-29.32
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-4.62
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Ý State of company affairs-
The Company is engaged in the business of trading and manufacturing of commodities. During the current year, the company has commissioned ejection moulding machines for manufacturing of plastic products. Detailed information on the operations of the Company and details on the state of affairs of the Company are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report attached to this report.
Your Management is putting in their best efforts to improve the performance of the Company. The Company is performing well and therefore future prospects looks bright and, in the years, to come, the Company will strive to achieve the projected profitability and increase its scale of operation.
- Change in nature of Business of the Company
The company was previously engaged In the trading of commodities. During the year the company has diversified its business activities aod commissioned injection moulding machines to manufacture plastic products.
* Material changes and commitment if any affecting the financial position of tlie company occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate and the date of the report
There has been no material changes and commitments which affects the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.
3- DIVIDEND
No dividend is oeing recommended for this year due to loss.
4. SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Re. 4,00,00,000 [fts. Four crore only). 1
6. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2015 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid last year,
7. INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND-AS)
Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS), as notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (The Act') read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended from time to time.
S. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited deposits From public irt accordance with the Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013
P_ASSqgAJE_C.Q_MPAMES
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, I pint venture or Associate Company as on 31st March, 2024.
1Q.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is not requ red to submit Corporate Governance Report as the equity share capital and net worth of the Company is less than required Irmits as on the last date of the previous financial year. Provided that where the provision of the Act becomes applicable to the Company at a later date, the Company shall comply with the requirements within sis: months from the date on which the provisions become applicable to the Company.
11. STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK management toucv of the company
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy after identifying the elements of risks which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the very existence of the Company itself, The policy for Risk Management is attached on the website of Company,
1Z.DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
Provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable on Company.
13. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis as stipulated under 5EBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements} Regulations; 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report, It speaks about overall industry structure,, global and domestic economic scenarios, developments in business Operations, internal controls and their adequacy, risk management systems and other material developments during the Financial Year 2D23-24.
14. ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
Secretarial standard Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31 March, 2024 was not applicable on our company.
15. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation oF energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated in Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules Framed there under s enclosed herewith as “Atinexure -1".
16. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE.. UNDER SECTION 1B6 OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 2013
The detail oF Loan and Investments made by Company as at end of the financial year Is as under;
Amount In Lakhs
Descri ption
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Loons/Advance/
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Loons/Advance/
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Investments as at
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Investments as at
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31.03.2024
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31.03,2023
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Advances
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7*76
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2.76
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Investment
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17,29
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11.27
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17. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATEDP ARTIES
There were contract or arrangements made with related parties as defined under Section 168 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the yea.1- under review and details are enclosed herewith as AnneKure - Z", Policy on related party contracts and arrangements is attached on the website of Company with link of the company,
lS.COMPANY'S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AMD DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
In terms of the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act and provisions of Listing Agreement/ Listing Regulations, the Nomination &. Remuneration Committee (NRC) is responsible for formulating the Criteria for determining q ua 11 Fi cation, positive attributes and independence of a Director, The NRC is also responsible for recommending to the Board a policy relating to the remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. Ln fine with this requirement, the Board has adopted the Policy on Board Diversity and Director Attributes is attached on the website of Company with link of the Company.
Nomination And Remuneration Policy ard Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees is attached on the website of Company.
19 Ý DECLA.RAT10-N—QF J NP_E.F-E.N-P.EN T .DIRECTOR 5
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134{3)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to statement on declaration given by Independent Directors under Section 149(6) of the Act and under Regulation 16 and 25 of SEB1 Listing Regulations, the Board hereby confirms that all the Independent Directors of the Company have given a declaration and have confirmed that they meet the criteria of Independence and there lias been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Director of the Company.
The Company has also rEceived a declaration from all the Independent Directors that they have registered their names m the Independent Director data bank and pass/ exempt requisite proficiency test conducted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
After undertaking a due assessment of their disclosures, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, all the Independent Directors fulfilled the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations and were Independent of the management of the Company.
20.FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The detail of programs for familiarization of Independent Directors with the Company, them roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company end related matters are put up on the website of the Company,
21. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Your Company is not required to submit Business Responsibility Report for the year ended 31st March, 2024 35 stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SFBI listing Regulations, Provided that where the provision of the Act becomes applicable to the Company at a later date, the Company shall comply with the requirements within stipulated time from the date an which the provisions become applicable to the Company.
22. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as ort 3.1st March, 2024, in prescribed e-farm MGT-7 In accordance with Section 32(3) of the Act, read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, is available on the Company's websiLe at htto:/ywww fruitionventune com Further the Annual ReLurn (i.e. e-form MGT-7) for the FY24 shall be filed by the Company with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi, within the stipulated period and the some can also be accessed thereafter on the Company's website at h itp: ll ww Ht._fnu.stj pn venture, corri
23. DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES
Trading in the Equity Shares of the Company is only permitted in the dematerialized form as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (5EBI) circular dated May 29, 2000. The Company has established connectivity with both the Depositories viz. National Security Depository Ltd. (N5DL) as well as Central Depository Services (Indie) Ltd. (CDSL) to facilitate the demat trading. As on 31st March, 2024, 73.79% of the Company's Share Capital is in dematerialized form.
The ISIN allotted to the equity shares of the Company isINE836COiO]5. The Company's shares ane frequently traded on BSE Limited.
24.SIGNIFICANT/MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
There were no signifitant/materiaf orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals Impacting the going concern status of your Company and its operations ir? future.
There were nu proceedings initisted/pending against the Company under the insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 [31 of 2016) during the financial year under review,
25. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 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 ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
There are no instances of one time settlement during the financial year under review.
26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLQVEES:-
The Percentage Increase in remuneration, ratio of remuneration of each director and key Managerial Personnel (KMP) as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act i 2013, read with rule 5 of the Companies .^Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of Annexure-3 to this Board report.
The Company has three employee as of March 31st 2024 excluding directors.
27. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
The Company had Twelve (12) Board meetings during the financial year under review. The Maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013. Details are as follows:
S.No.
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Date of Board Meeting
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a.
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14th April, 2Q23
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2.
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10th May, 2023
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3.
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29lh| May, 2023
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4.
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14th August, 2023
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5.
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25th August, 2023
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6,
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26th August 2023
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7,
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29th September, 2023
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E.
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14th October, 2023
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9.
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14th November, 2023
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10,
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27th November, 2023
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11.
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lSih January, 2024
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12,
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14February, 2024
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Meeting fur Independent Director For financial year 202.3-24 was held on 14th November, 2023.
Details Of Directors:
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
SI. No
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Name
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Designation
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1
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Mr, Nitfn Agggrwal
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Managing Director
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2
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Mr. Krishan Kumar Aggarwal
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Director
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3
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Ms. Shefali Kesarwanl
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Independent Director
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4
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Mr. Am it Singh Tomar
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Independent Director
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Details of KMP:
In berms of Section 203 of the Act, the following are Key Managerial Personnel of your Company:
SI.
No
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Name
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Designation
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X
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Mr. Arlhant Sukhleeba
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Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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2
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Mr. Jitender Kumar
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CFO
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Committees of the Board focus on certain specific areas and make informed decisions in line with the deiegated authority. The following substantive Committees constituted by the Board function according to their respective roles and defined scope:
- Audit -Committee of_Pirectors
SL. NO.
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Date of meeting
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I
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10.05.2023
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2
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29.05.2023
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3
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14.0S.2023
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4
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25,08,2023
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5
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14.11.2023
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6
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L4.02.2024
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Total six meetings held during this year. During these meetings the Committee discussed the annual results, the half-yearly results and the quarterly results and shored the items discussed with the Supervisory Board, Other topics discussed included the Management Board's methods for the assessment of the effectiveness Of the design end operation Of the company's internal risk and control systems, new and proposed legislative initiatives related to accounting, auditing and financial -eporting, tax planning, tax strategy and monitoring, the company's compliance with rules and regulations, the company's Code of Conduct and Whistle-blower Policy.
* Nomination and Remuneration Committee
SL NO,
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Date of meeting
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1
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14.04.2023
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2
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25.08.2023
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3
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26.08.2023
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4
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29.09.2023
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5
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27,11.2023
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During the meetings the Remuneration and Appointment Committee reviewed the company's General Remuneration Policy. It also outlined proposals for the remuneration of the individual members of the Management Board. Other duties included regulations in relation ro remuneration policies and the preparation of the Remuneration Report.
* STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
During the year under review investor grievances were taken care of.
2B. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its Independent Directors and the Independent Directors also evaluated the performance of Non- Independent Directors. The Board af Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. The Board of Directors also evaluated the functioning/perfomnance of Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, expressed satisfaction with their functioning/ performance.
29. DISCLOSURE R ELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS^ KEY
MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The remuneration paid to the Directors is in accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy formulated in accordance with Section 178 of the Act (including any statutory modification^) or re-enactment(S) for the time being In force) and Regulation 19 of the SEBT Listing Regulations. The salient aspects covered in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy Mas been outlined In the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
The Managing Director of your Company is not drawing remuneration from the Company. The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act,, 2013 read with Rule 5(1), 5(2) & 5(3) of the Comp3mes(AppDintnnent and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 201^ in respect of Directors/employees of the Company and a statement showing the names of top ten employees of the Company in terms Df remuneration drawn and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out rn said rule* are given in "Annexune - 3" to this Report:.
The remuneration paid to the Directors is In accordance with the Remuneration Policy formufaLed in accordance with Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations (including any statutory modification(s) or reenactments) tnereof for the time being in force).
30. Auditors
* STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s Sunil K Gupta R Associates, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi have been appointed as the statutory auditor for a period of five years from the conclusion of 29th Annual General Meeting.
- SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Under the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder M/s Jinu Jain, Company Secretaries, Practicing Company secretary has given secretarial audit report for financial year 2023*24, secretarial audit report forms part of the Board Report as Annexure -4,
- INTERNAL AUDIT
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 mad with Rule 13 Of the Companies (Accounts) Rule, 2034 Ss emended from time to time, the Company Is required to appoint an internal auditor of the Company to conduct internal audit of the functions and activities of the Company. In corrspliance with the above provisions, your Company has compMed with the provisions.
* INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has internal control procedures and sufficient internal control checks considering the size and nature of its business and the Board of Directors are of the view that those controls are adequate with reference to the financial Statements.
• Cost Records and Cost Audit
Requirement of Cose Audit as stipulated under the provisions of Section 148 of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
31. VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy, to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against Victimization OF employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
IE is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
32. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
Statement under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 Pursuant to the legislation The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.
Your Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC} to Investigate and resolve sexual harassment complaints.
The Company in its endeavour for zero tolerance towards any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, or discrimination at the workplace has in. accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaint under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
33.CODE OF CONDUCT
As prescribed under the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule TV thereto and Regulation lb of the SEET (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2D15 For its Board of Directors and senior management and employees, the Company has formulated a comprehensive Code of Conduct (the Code), The Code is applicable to Directors and senior management and employees to such extent as may be applicable to them depending upon their roles and responsibilities. The Code gives guidance and support needed for ethical conduct of business and compliance of law. The Code reflects the values of the Company viz. Customer Value, Integrity, one team and Excellence,
A copy of the Code has been uploaded on the Company's website. The Code has been circulated to all the Directors and Management Personnel and its compliance is affirmed by them annually. A declaration signed by the Company's Managing Director for die compliance of this requirement is published in this Report.
34-CODE OF CONDUCT TO REGULATE, MONITOR AND REPORT TRADING BV INSIDERS
In terms of SEBI (Prohibitions of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time, the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading (Insider Code) as approved by the Company's Board. A copy of the code has been uploaded on the Company's website. Any Insiders (as defined in Insider Code) Including designated employees & persons and their relatives are, inter- alia, prohibited from trading In the shares and securities of the Company or counsel any person during any period when the "'unpublished price sensitive information" are available with them. The Insider Code also requires pre-clearance for dealing In the Company's shares and prohibits dealing In Company's shares by the Directors and the designated employees while In possession of unpublished price sensitive nformation in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window s dosed.
36. COMPUAHCE_jflfITH^ECBEI&RIAL_STAINOARPS ON BOARD AND ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETINGS.
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards Issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India on Board meetings and Annual General Meetings,
ANNEXURES FORMING PAKT OF THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Arinexures referred to in this Report and other information which are required to be disclosed are annexed herewith and form a part of this Report.
Annexures
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Particulars
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Armexure-1
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Particulars of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign and Outgo
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AnneKure-2
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Related Party Transaction Disclosure in Form AOC-2
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Annexure-3
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Particulars Of Employees Remuneration
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A line xu re-4
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Secretarial Audit Report
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Annexure-5
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Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors
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Annexure-fj
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Declaration Regarding Compliance of Code of Conduct
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Annexure-7
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Certification by CEO/ MD & CFO
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35.DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5} of the Companies Act, 2013 the ?card hereby submit its responsibility Statement: —
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the anplicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relatingi 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 sa as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit 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
[as the directors, in the case of a listed company, had laid down internal financial controls to he followed by the company end that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively. -
Internal Financial control means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to Company's policies, 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 information.
(f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of alt applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors place on records their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Company's activities during the year under review. Your directors also acknowledge gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed an your Company.
For and on Behalf of the Board of Directors For Fruition Venture Limited
Sdy- Sd/-
Date: 02-09-2024 Nitin Aggarwat Krisban Kumar Aggarwal
Place: New Delhi Managing Director Director
DIN: 01616151 DIN: 02452405
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SHARES
b) Bonus Shares
Nil Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review,
b) Buyback shares
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
c) Sweat Equity shares
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
d) Employees Stock Option Plan
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees
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