Your directors have pleasure in submitting herewith their 30th Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Audited financial statements of the Company as on March 31, 2024, are prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable Accounting Standards and Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”).
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Particulars
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March 31, 2024
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March 31, 2023
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Revenue from Operations
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6745.06
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1059.81
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Other Income
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452.40
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492.41
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Total Income
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7197.47
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1552.23
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Total Expenses
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7085.02
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1574.84
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Profit / (Loss) before exceptional item and tax
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112.44
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(22.61)
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Exceptional items
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--
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Profit / (Loss) before tax
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112.44
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(22.61)
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Less: Tax Expenses
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18.97
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58.61
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Profit / (Loss) for the year
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93.47
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(81.22)
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BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Financial Performance:
During the financial year 2023-24 the revenue from operation stood at Rs. 6745.06 Lakhs as compare to Rs. 1059.81 Lakhs during the previous financial year 2022-23, there is a decrease in revenue from operation. The other income of the Company stood as Rs. 452.40 Lakhs in the financial year 2023-24 as compared to Rs. 492.41 Lakhs in previous financial year 2022-23.
Further, during the financial year 2023-24, the total expenses have increased to Rs. 7085.02 Lakhs from Rs. 1574.84 Lakhs in the previous financial year 2022-23. The Company has earned the Net Profit for the financial year 2023-24, at Rs. 93.47 Lakhs in comparison to Net Loss of Rs. 81.22 Lakhs in previous year 2022-23.
Dividend:
With a view to conserve and save the resources for future prospects of the Company, the Directors have not declared any dividend for the financial year 2023-24.
Transfer to General Reserve:
During the Financial year 2023-24, the Company has not transferred any amount in Reserve and Surplus.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy for a systematic approach to control risks. The Risk Management Policy of the Company lays down procedures for risk identification, evaluation, monitoring, review and reporting. The Risk Management Policy has been developed and approved by the Senior Management in accordance with the business strategy.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operation. The scope of Internal Audit is well defined in the organization. The Internal Audit Report regularly placed before the Audit Committee of the Board. The Management monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies. Based on the report of Internal Auditor, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthening the controls continuously.
TRANSFER TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
In accordance with the provisions of sections 124 and 125 of the Act and Investor Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”), dividends of the Company which remained unpaid or unclaimed for a period consecutive seven years from the date of transfer to the unpaid dividend account shall be transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”).
In terms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, the company is not required to transfer any funds or shares to IEPF.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor invited any Deposit falling within the purview of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, during the year under review and therefore details mentioned in Rule 8 (5) (v) & (vi) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act is not required to be given.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
The company has no subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures during the period under review.
Further, there has been no subsidiaries, associates or joint venture companies which have ceased during the year.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Capital Structure of the Company for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 is as tabled below:
Particulars
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Amount (in Rs.)
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Authorized Share Capital:
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1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of ^10/- each
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10,00,00,000
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Total Authorized Capital
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10,00,00,000
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Issued Capital
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97,78,600 Equity Shares of ^10/- each
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9,77,86,000
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Subscribed & Paid - up Capital
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97,78,600 Equity Shares of ^ 10/- each
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9,77,86,000
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Total Paid - up Capital
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9,77,86,000
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CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There has been no considerable change in the business of the Company, during the period under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no material changes and commitments made by the Company occurring between the ends of the financial, which is influential or affecting the financial position of the Company.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Constitution of Board
Mr. Baldevbhai Manubhai Patel (DIN: 00191708), Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), and being eligible have offered himself for re-appointment.
Appropriate business for his re-appointment is being placed for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM. The brief resume of the Director and other related information has been detailed in the Notice convening the ensuing AGM of the Company.
Further, there is no change in the Constitution of the Board of Directors during the Financial Year 23-24.
Number of Meetings of the Board
The Board meets at regular interval with gap between two meetings not exceeding 120 days. Seven (7) Board Meetings were held on May 30, 2023, 22 June, 2023, August 01, 2023, September 5, 2023, October 21, 2023, November 10, 2023, February 15, 2024, during the financial year 2023-24.
Declaration of Independent Directors
All the Independent Director of the Company have given their declaration that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149 (6) of the Act. In the opinion of the Board, they fulfill the conditions of independence, integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) as specified in the Act and the Rules made there under and are independent of the management.
Formal Evaluation of Board, Committee & Individual Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board and its respective members are required to carry out performance evaluation of the board as a body, the Directors individually, Chairman as well as that of its committees.
The Board of Directors of your Company, in order to give objectivity to the evaluation process identified an independent process for conducting board evaluation exercise for its this financial year.
DISCLOSURE OF VARIOUS COMMITTEE OF BOARD
A) Audit Committee
The Audit Committee and the Policy are in compliance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, read along with the applicable rules thereto.
Composition
Sr. No.
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Name of the Member
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Category
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Designation
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1.
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Ms. Urshita Mittalbhai Patel
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Non-Executive
Independent
Director
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Chairperson
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2.
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Mrs. Bhumi Atit Patel
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Non-Executive
Independent
Director
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Member
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3.
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Mr. Alkesh Dashrathlal Patel
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Chairman and
Managing
Director
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Member
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B) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Policy are in compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with the applicable rules thereto.
Composition
Sr.
No.
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Category
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Name of the Member
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Designation
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Non-Executive
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1.
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Ms. Urshita Mittalbhai Patel
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Independent
Director
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Chairperson
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Non-Executive
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2.
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Mrs. Bhumi Atit Patel
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Independent
Director
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Member
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3.
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Mr. Alkesh Dashrathlal Patel
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Chairman and Managing Director
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Member
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C) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Our company has stakeholders' relationship committee as per the provisions of Section 178(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. The constitution of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is as follows:
Composition
Sr.
No.
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Name of the Member
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Category
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Designation
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Non-Executive
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1.
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Ms. Urshita Mittalbhai Patel
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Independent
Director
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Chairperson
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Non-Executive
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2.
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Mrs. Bhumi Atit Patel
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Independent
Director
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Member
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3.
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Mr. Alkesh Dashrathlal Patel
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Chairman and Managing Director
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Member
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AUDITORS
Statutory Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, M/s. B.B.Gusani & Associates, Chartered Accountant, Jamnagar (FRN: 0140785W), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the company in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 23, 2022 to hold the office from the conclusion of 28th AGM till the conclusion of the 33rd AGM to be held in the year 2027.
The Notes to the financial statements referred in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any comments under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Auditors' Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.
Secretarial Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Bhumika Vipulbhai Ranpura, Practicing Company Secretary to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. It is hereby confirmed that the Company has complied with the provisions of SS - 1 i.e. Secretarial Standard on meetings of Board of Directors and SS - 2 i.e. Secretarial Standards on General Meetings. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor for the FY 2023 - 24 is annexed herewith as “Annexure - A”.
Internal Auditor:
Pursuant to Section 138 of Companies Act 2013, the Company had appointed M/S. S P Thakker & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 155994W), as an Internal Auditor of the Company.
Details of Frauds Report by the Auditor:
There are no frauds reported by the auditor in its audit report in pursuance to section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, during the period under review.
Cost Auditor:
In terms of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 in relation to the financial statements for the year 2023¬ 24, the Board of Directors state that:
a) In preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024 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 the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
e) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details of investments, loans and guarantee under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, as on 31st March, 2024, are set out in Notes to Financial Statements forming part of this report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES AND POLICY
The provisions of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, for the Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable to the company.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All the contracts or arrangements entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis. During the year under review, the Company has entered into contracts or arrangements with related parties, which are material contracts or transaction on arms' length basis, which has been provided in Form AOC - 2 and appended as “Annexure - B”.
Further, the details of the related party transactions for the financial year 2023-24 is given in notes of the financial statements which is part of Annual Report.
All related party transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and Board for approval. The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on Company's website at https://www.amrapali.com/lnvestors-Report.aspx?pagename=Policies.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has formulated Risk Management Policy in order to monitor the risks and to address/ mitigate those risks associated with the Company. The Board of Directors do not foresee any elements of risk, which in its opinion may threaten the existence of the Company.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR AND OTHER MATTER
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a remuneration policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director etc. and the same is also available on the website of the Company at the link www.amrapali.com/Investors-Report.aspx?pagename=Policies.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median of employees' remuneration as per Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report as Annexure-C.
The statement containing top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is not applicable to the company and therefore, separate annexure was not provided in part of this report. Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to members excluding this annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure is open for inspection in electronic mode for Members. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to Company Secretary.
WEBLINK OF THE ANNUAL RETURN:
The copy of Annual Return in Form MGT - 7 for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 has been placed on the web portal of the company at www.amrapali.com/Investors-Report.aspx?pagename=annret.
SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:
There is no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of your Company and its operations in future.
The details of litigation on tax and other relevant matters are disclosed in the Auditors' Report and Financial Statements which forms part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ATC, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Work place (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder. Pursuant to the provisions of “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” and rules made thereunder, the Company has formed an Internal Complaint Committee.
During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has not received any complaints on sexual harassment and hence no complaints remain pending as at 31st March, 2024.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:
Conservation of Energy:
In its endeavor towards conservation of energy, the Company ensures optimal use of energy, avoid wastages and conserve energy as far as possible.
Technology absorption:
The Company has not carried out any research and development activities.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo during the year are as under:
Earnings - Nil
Outgo - Royalty Expenses - Nil
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, details on Management Discussion and Analysis Report are annexed as “Annexure - D”.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation, for the contribution made by the employees, at all levels but for whose hard work, and support, the Company's achievement would not have been possible. The Directors also wish to thank its customers, dealers, agents, suppliers, investors and bankers for their continued support and faith reposed in the Company.
Registered office: For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Unit No. PO5-02E, 5th Floor, Amrapali Capital And Finance Services Limited
Tower A WTC Gift City, Gandhinagar-382355 CIN: L65910GJ1994PLC118992
Sd/- Sd/-
Alkesh Dashrathlal Patel Bhumi Atit Patel
Place: Ahmedabad Chairman and Managing Director Non- Executive
Date: September 6, 2024 DIN: 00189943 Independent Director
DIN:07473437
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