Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 26th Annual report of the Company on the business and operations of the company and the audited financial statements for the Financial Year ended as on March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY / PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY (STANDALONE & CONSOLIDATED)
the company’s performance during the year as compared with that during the previous year is below:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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For the Financial Year 2024-25 (In INR Lakhs)
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For the Financial Year 2023-24 (In INR Lakhs)
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For the Financial Year 2024-25 (In INR Lakhs)
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For the
Financial Year 2023-24 (In INR Lakhs)
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Revenue from Operations
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113391.72
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90490.17
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113391.72
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90490.17
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Other income
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457.42
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147.33
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657.42
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147.33
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Total revenue
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113849.14
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90637.51
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114049.14
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90637.51
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Total Expenses
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105777.54
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84795.70
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105767.66
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84784.34
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Profit before tax
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8071.62
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5841.81
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8281.48
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5853.17
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Less: Share of Minority
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-
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-
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-
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Add: Share of Associates
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-
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-
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(192.23)
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(5.66)
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Less: Tax Expense
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-Current Tax
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1957.50
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1413.14
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1960.70
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1416.86
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-Deferred Tax
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151.96
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134.93
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151.85
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134.75
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-Tax related to previous years
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44.49
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0.00
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44.49
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Profit/ (loss) of the Year
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5917.67
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4293.73
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5932.22
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4295.90
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Earnings per equity share
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Basic
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7.63
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5.54
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7.65
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5.54
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Diluted
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7.38
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5.54
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7.39
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5.54
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2. OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF OUR COMPANY VXD STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
It is the Twenty Sixth (26th) year of our Company. The Company, pursuant to its business strategies and working environment, earned a profit after tax of Rs. 5932.22 Lakh in financial year 2024-25 in comparison to the profit after tax of Rs. 4295.90 Lakh during the Financial Year 2023-24.
3. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY AND) ITS CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND) MAJOR EVENTS
In the opinion of the Board, there have been no material changes and commitments which would have affected the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and date of the report.
The major even Is during the financial year 2024-25 are as follows:
a. Increase in Authorised share capital of the Company from Rs. 4.00.00.000'- (Four Crores) divided into 40.00.000 (Forty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10.'- (Rupees Ten) each to Rs.
24.00. 00.000/- (Rupees Twenty-Four Crores only) consisting of Equity Share Capital of Rs.
22.00. 00.000 < Rupees Twenty- Two Crores) divided into 2.20.00.000 (Two Crores Twenty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each, and Preference Share Capital of Rs.
2.00. 00.000 (Rupees Two Crores only) divided into 20.00.000 (Twenty Lacs) Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) with effect from September 30.2024.
b. Sub-division of Authorised Share capital of the Company as Rs. 24.00.00.000 - (Rupees Twenty Four Crores only) divided into 11.00.00.000 (Eleven Crores) equity shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) each and 1.00.00.000 (One Crore) preference shares of Rs. 2 - (Rupees Two only) each with effect from September 30. 2024
c. Issue of 5,81.31.000 (Five Crores Eighty One Lakh and Thirty One Thousand only) fully paid- up bonus equity shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) each (‘ Bonus Equity Shares") credited as fully paid-up to the eligible members of the Company whose names appear in the Register of Members.' Register of Beneficial Owners, on the ‘record date’ i.e September 27. 2024. in the ratio of 3 (Three) Bonus Equity Shares of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two each) for every 01 (one) existing fully paid-up Equity Share of Rs. 2.'- (Rupees Two only) each held by them vide Ordinary Resolution dated September 30, 2024.
d. Name change of the Company from Epack Polymers Private Limited to Epack Prefab Technologies Private Limited pursuant to Certificate of Incorporation dated December 04. 2024.
e. Conversion of Company from a private to a Public Limited Company pursuant to Certificate of Incorporation dated December 11. 2024 and consequent change m name and alteration of Memorandum of Association. Further, the company also adopted new set of articles in order to comply with the relevant applicable laws.
f. During the year, your Company has introduced employee recognition scheme EPACK Prefab Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 (“ESOP SCHEME"). The members of your Company, at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on December 18. 2024. approved “ESOP SCHEME” for the present and/or future permanent employees of your Company and its subsidiary Companies or associate Companies.
g. Issuance and allotment of 7.065.217 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS> in aggregate to South Asia Growth Fund III Holdings LLC and South Asia EBT Trust III vide Special resolution and Board resolution dated December 19. 2024 and December 20. 2024 respectively which may be converted to a maximum of 10.743.792 Equity Shares, prior to filing of the Red Herring Prospectus with the ROC.
h. Filing of Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the intention to get listed on National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange through Mam Board IPO vide In-principle application dated January 21, 2025.
4. CHANGE IN .NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the company during the Financial Year 2024-25.
5. DIVIDEND
1'he Board of Directors have not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2024-25.
6. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND RESERVES
Since there was no unpaid unclaimed Dividend declared or paid by the Company, therefore, provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act. 2013 does not apply.
7. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The provision of the Companies Act. 2013 does not mandate any transfer of profits to General Reserve. Hence. Company has not transferred any amount to general reserve out of the profits of the year.
8. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, our Company has not accepted any deposits under section 73 of the act and rules thereunder and no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as at the end of financial year 2023-24. There were no unclaimed or unpaid deposits lying with your Company. Hence Reporting of any non-compliance with the requirement of chapter- V of the act "Acceptance of Deposit by Companies” is not applicable on your company.
9. SHARE CAPITAL
There is no change in the share capital of the Company during the financial year except as mentioned below.
a. Increase in Authorised share capital of the Company from Rs. 4.00,00.000/- (Four Crores) divided into 40.00.000 (Forty Lacs) Equity Shines of Rs. 10 - (Rupees Ten) each to Rs.
24.00. 00.000 - (Rupees Twenty-Four Crores only) consisting of Equity Share Capital of Rs.
22.00. 00.000 (Rupees Twenty-Two Crores) divided into 2.20.00.000 (Two Crores Twenty Lacs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each, and Preference Share Capital of Rs.
2.00. 00.000 (Rupees Two Crores only) divided into 20.00.000 (Twenty Lacs) Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) with effect from September 30. 2024.
b. Sub-division of Authorised Share capital of the Company as Rs. 24.00.00.000 - (Rupees Twenty Four Crores only) divided into 11,00.00.000 (Eleven Crores) equity' shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only! each and 1.00.00.000 (One Crore) preference shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) each with effect from September 30. 2024
c. Issue of 5.S 1.31.000 (Five Crores Eighty One Lakh and Thirty One Thousand only ) fully paid- up bonus equity shares of Rs. 2 - (Rupees Two only) each (“Bonus Equity Shares”) credited as fully paid-up to the eligible members of the Company whose names appear in the Register of Members Register of Beneficial Owners, on the ‘record date’ i.e September 27. 2024. in the ratio of 3 (Three) Bonus Equity Shares of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two each) for every 01 (one) existing fully paid-up Equity Share of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) each held by them vide Ordinary Resolution dated September 30. 2024.
10.DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
ÝAPPOINTED OR HAVE RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
During the Year under review. Laxmi Pat Bothra. Pradeep Pradhan and Devaki Nand an Pareek have resigned from the Directorship of the Company w.e.f. October 28. 2024
During the year under review. Nikita Singh was appointed as Company Secretary of the Company on October 14. 2024 and Rahul Agarwal was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. November 11.2024
During the year under review, Mr. Bajrang Bothra was re-designated as Chairman of the Company w.e.f. December 04. 2024. Kikhil Bothra. Director was re-designated as Whole-time Director w.e.f. December 04. 2024 and Sanjay Singhania. Director was re-designated as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company w.e.f. December 04, 2024.
During the year under review. Ms. Manorama Nagarajan. Mr. Manuj Agarwal. Mr. Bipin Garg. Mr. Ram Grovher. Mr. Dharam Chand Jam was appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director and Mr. Krishnan Ganesan was appointed as a Non-Executive Nominee Director in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on December 20. 2024.
The Board of Directors as on the date of signing of this report is as follows:
Directors at present:
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Sr. No. 1.
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Name
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Designation
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DIN
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Bajrang Bothra
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Chairman
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00129286
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2.
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Ajay DD Singhania
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Director
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00107555
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3.
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Sanjay Singhania
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Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
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01291342
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4.
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Niklul Bothra
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Whole Time Director
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10162778
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5.
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Krishnan Ganesan
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Non-Executive Nominee Director
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07885495
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6.
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Manonuna Nagarajan
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Nou-Executive Independent Director
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02517010
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7.
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Manuj Agarwal
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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00078733
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8.
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Bipin (iarg
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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02927408
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9.
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Ram Grovher
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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06577670
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10.
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Dharam Chand Jain
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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10746346
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11. BOARD MEETINGS
The agenda and Notice for the Meetings are prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors. The Board of Directors of the Company met 23 (Twenty-Three) times during the Financial Year and the gap between two meetings of the Board does not exceed 120 days as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 (herein alter "the Act”).
Further, the meeting of Independent Director was held on
Details of Board Meetings of our Company held during the year under reviews are as follows:
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S. No.
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Date of Board .Meeting
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I.
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April 02. 2024
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2.
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June 28.2024
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3.
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July 24.2024
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4.
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July 31,2024
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5.
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September 02. 2024
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6.
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September 05.2024
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7.
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September 16.2024
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8.
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September 30.2024
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9.
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October 04. 2024
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10.
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October 14. 2024
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11.
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October IS. 2024
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12.
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October 23. 2024
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13.
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October 28. 2024
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14.
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November 08. 2024
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15.
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November 12. 2024
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16.
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November 15. 2024
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17.
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December 04. 2024
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18.
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December 11.2024
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19.
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December 17. 2024
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20.
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December 18. 2024
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21.
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December 19.2024
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22.
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December 20.2024
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23.
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January 21. 2025
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A. ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS
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S. No
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Name of the Directors
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Board Meetings
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| |
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No. of meetings during the period
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No. of meetings attended
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%or
attendance
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1.
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Mr. Ajay DD Singhania
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23
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13
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56.52
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2.
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Mr Bajrang Bothra
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23
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S
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34.78
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|
3.
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Mr. Laxrni Pat Bothra
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13
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5
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38.46
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4.
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Mr. Sanjay Singhania
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23
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21
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91.30
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5.
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Mr. Nikhil Bothra
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23
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19
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S2.61
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6.
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Ms. Manorama Nagarajan
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01
|
01
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100.00
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7.
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Mr. Manuj Agarwal
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01
|
01
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100.00
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8.
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Mr. Bipin Garg
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01
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00
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00.00
|
|
9.
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Mr. Ram Grovher
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01
|
01
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100.00
|
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10.
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Mr. Krislinan Ganesan
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01
|
01
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100.00
|
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11.
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Mr. Dharam Chand Jain
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01
|
00
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00.00
|
|
12.
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Pradeep Pradhan
|
13
|
01
|
7.69
|
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13.
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Devaki Nandan Pareek
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13
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01
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7.69
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B. COMMITTEES OF BOARD)
Audit Committer Meeting
The composition of Audit Committee as on March 31,2025 are as follows:
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S. No.
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Name of Director
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Category
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Designation
|
|
1.
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Manorama Nagarajan
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Independent Non- Executive Director
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Chairperson
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2,
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Manuj Agarwal
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Independent Non- Executive Director
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Member
|
|
3.
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Ram Grovher
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Independent Non- Executive Director
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Member
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|
4.
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Sanjay Singhania
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Executive Director
|
Member
|
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5.
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Krishnan Ganesan
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Nominee Non- Executive Director
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Member
|
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The composition ofNomination and Remuneration as on March 31. 2025 are as follows:
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S. No.
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Name of Director
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Category
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Designation
|
|
1.
|
Ram Grovher
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Independent Non- Executive Director
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Chairperson
|
|
2.
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Manuj Agarwal
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Independent Non- Executive Director
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Member
|
|
3.
|
Dharam Chand Jain
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Independent Non- Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
4.
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Ajay DD Singhania
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Non-Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
5.
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Krishnan Ganesan
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Nominee Non- Executive Director
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Member
|
Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee
The composition of Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee as on March 31. 2025 are as follows:
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S. No.
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Name of Director
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Category
|
Designation
|
|
1.
|
Bajrang Bothra
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Non- Executive Director
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Chairperson
|
|
2.
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Nikhil Bothra
|
Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
3,
|
Dharam Chand Jain
|
Independent Non- Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
4.
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Bipin Garg
|
Independent Non- Executive Director
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Member
|
Risk Management KSC and Safety Committee
The Composition of' Risk Management ESG and Safety Committee as on March 31, 2025 are as follows:
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S. No.
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Name of Director
|
Category
|
Designation
|
|
1.
|
Sanjay Singhania
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Executive Director
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Chairperson
|
|
2.
|
Niklul Bothra
|
Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
3.
|
Manorama Nagarajan
|
Independent Non- Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
4.
|
Manuj Agarwal
|
Independent Non- Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
5.
1
|
Krishnan Ganesan
|
Nominee Non-Executive Director
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Member
|
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Composition of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as on March 31, 2025 are as follows:
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S. No.
|
Name of Director
|
Category
|
Designation
I
|
|
1.
|
Niklul Bothra
|
Executive Director
|
Chairperson
|
|
2,
|
Sanjay Singhania
|
Executive Director
|
Member
|
|
4.
|
Manuj Agarwal
|
Independent Non- Executive Director
|
Member
|
IPO Committee
Further, during the year, the Board had constituted IPO Committee a non- Statutory Committees for specific purpose. The IPO Committee of the Board was constituted to carryout and complete various legal, statutory and procedural compliances in relation to the IPO of the Company.
12. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI listing Regulations, your Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their roles, rights and responsibility as Directors, working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc.
13. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Schedule IV to the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations One < 1 > meetings of Independent Directors were held during the year i.e. on March 31. 2025 without the attendance of Non- Independent Directors.
14. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (“CSR"!
As the Company has a CSR Policy incorporated and the requirement of disclosures as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules. 2014 are applicable on the Company.
The Board of Directors contributed to various organizations which are registered at Ministry of Corporate Affairs by filing CSR-1. for the purpose of the CSR projects and the expenditures were made as per the budget approved by the Board.
The annual report on our CSR projects/activities is annexed as “Annexure B" forming pari of this repot.
15. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 2013
Particulars of loans, guarantees given and investments made during the year in accordance with Section 186 of the Companies Act. 2013 forms pan of the notes to the financial statements. All the loans, guarantees & securities are given, and investments are made for the business purpose.
16. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There has been no significant and material order passed by any regulator, courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and operations of your Company in future.
17. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINA.NCLVL STATEMENTS
The Company has established an internal control system, commensurate with the size, nature, scale and complexity of its operations. This ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected against loss faun unauthorised use or disposition and all financial transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly.
18. HOLDING. SUBSIDIARIES. JOINT VENTURES. ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Holding Company.
The Company has following wholly owned Subsidiary Associate Companies during the Financial Year:
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S. No
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Company Name
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CIN/ Company Registration Number
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No. of equity Shares
|
Percentage of holding
|
|
1.
|
EPACK Prefab Solutions Private Limited
|
U27106DL2005PTC134579
|
12.500
|
100%
|
Currently, our Company holds 9.09 % Equity shares of EPACK Petrochem Solutions Private Limited and it has only one Wholly owned subsidiary i.c. EPACK Prefab Solutions Private Limited.
Statement containing detailed features of the financial statement of wholly owned Subsidiary in AOC- I is annexed herewith as AnnexureA.
The Company does not have any associate company and Joint Venture.
19. LITIGATION
No material litigation was outstanding as on March 31.2025.
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year, the Company entered into related party transactions which are in the ordinary course of business and are on arm's length basis, there four. disclosure in form AOC-2 is not applicable on the Company.
For details on Related Party Transactions, you may refer Note no. 42 to Financial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
21. AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT
1.1. Statutory Auditors and Auditors’ Report
M/s Talati & Talati LLP. Chartered Accountants (FRN NO. 110758W) are the Statutory Auditors of the Company, till the conclusion of the 29th (Twenty-Ninth) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a remuneration to be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.
The Notes to the Financial Statements referred in the Auditor's Report is self-explanatory' and therefore does not call for any comments under section 134 of the Companies Act 2013. The Auditor's Report is enclosed with financial statements in this .Annual Report.
It is to be noted that although the Auditors have not qualified the report but in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year 2024-25 they have included a • Matter of Emphasis' paragraph drawing attention to the financial statements, which relates to the Company’s Subsidiary (F.pack Prefab Solutions Private Limited) wherein the net worth is fully eroded and has negative net worth of Rs 70.67 Lakhs However, the financial statement of subsidiary is prepared on a going concern basis given there is no business conducted therein.
The Board, having reviewed the relevant note and the underlying facts and explanations, concurs that the disclosure is adequate and the matter does not affect the audit opinion or the true and fair presentation of the financial statements.
1.2. Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors' report
M/s Singh & Co., Chartered Accountants, (having FRN No. 302049E) are the Internal Auditors of the Company at a remuneration as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.3. Cost Auditors & Cost Audit Report
The Board of Directors has appointed M/s. Cheena and Associates. Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number 000397) as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2023- 24 under section 148 of the Companies Act 2013 M s. Cheena and Associates have confirmed that then appointment is within the limits of section 141(3) (g) of the Companies Act 2013 and have also certified that they are free from any disqualifications specified under section 141(3) and proviso to section 148(3) read with section 141(4) of the Companies Act 2013.
The Board has also received Consent from the Cost Auditors. As per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. Cheena and Associates. Cost Accountants. Cost Auditors is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Cost Records
As per Section 148 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules 2014 our Company is required to maintain cost records and accordingly such accounts and records are maintained.
Cost Auditors’ Report
There has been no qualification, reservation or adverse remarks made by the Auditor in their report for the financial year ended 31'1 March. 2025.
1.4. Secretarial Auditor & Its Report
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act. read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules. 2014. the Board of Directors had appointed shirin Bhatt and Associates. Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors for the financial year ended March 31. 2025.
The Secretarial Auditor has subnutted their report, confirming, inter-alia. compliance by the Company of all the provisions of applicable corporate laws and does not contain any qualification, reservation, disclaimer or adverse remark. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed as Annexure E of this Report.
22. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In accordance with the Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act”) and applicable rules, if any and Generally Accepted Account mg Principles (GAAP) on Consolidated Financial Statements has been followed while preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION FOREIGN EXCHANGE. EARNINGS AND OUTFLOW
The information required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act. 2013 rend with Rule 8(3) of Companies (Accounts) Rules. 2014. is appended hereto as “Annexure C" and forms part of this Report.
24. ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of your Company for the FY 2024-25 shall be placed on the website at https:/ www.epackprefab.com.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Risk management is embedded in the Company's operating framework. The Company believes that managing risks goes hand-in-hand with maximizing returns. To this effect, there is a robust process in place to identity key risks across the group and priorities relevant action plans to mitigate these risks.
Risk Management framework is reviewed periodically by the Board, which includes discussing the management submissions on risks, prioritizing key risks and approving action plans to mitigate such risks.
the Company has a duly approved Risk Management Policy. The objective of this policy is to have a well-defined approach to risk. The policy lays down broad guidelines lor the appropriate authority so as to enable it to do timely identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks affecting the Company in the short and foreseeable future. The policy suggests framing an appropriate response action for the key risks identified, so as to make sure that risk are adequately compensated or mitigated. There is no element of risk, which may threaten the existence of the Company.
The internal audit function is responsible to assist the Board of Directors on an independent basis with a full status of the risk assessments and management.
26. DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT , WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT. 2013
Your Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every women employee working with our Company Your Company always endeavors to create an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual Harassment.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and. therefore, has in place a policy’ on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace. The said policy is in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention. Prohibition and Redressal) Act. 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
The policy aims at prevention of harassment of women employees’ contractors and lays down the guidelines for identification, reporting and prevention of sexual harassment. The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and (he same has been duly constituted in compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention. Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013. The said Committee is responsible for redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment and follows the guidelines provided in the policy
The following is a summary of sexual liarassment complaints received and disposed of during the year
• No. of complaints received: 0
• No. of complaints disposed of: NA
• No. of complaints pending: 0
27. VIGIL- MECHANISM POLICY
Pursuant to the provision of Section 177(9) of the Act read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules. 2014. the Company has formulated Vigil Mechanism Policy for all the employees of the Company. Directors and stakeholders of the Company to report, serious and genuine unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud and violation of the Company’s code of conduct or ethics policy. It also provides adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons.
The main objective of this policy is to provide a platform to all the employees of the Company. Directors and stakeholders to raise concerns regarding any irregularity, misconduct or unethical matters / dealings within the Company which have a negative bearing on the organisation either financially or otherwise.
28. REPORTING OF FRAUD)
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Statutory Auditors or Internal Auditor under I43( 12) of the Companies Act. 2013 and Rules framed thereunder either to the Board of Directors or to the Central Government
29. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND) MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION
The particulars of employees as required to be given under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act. 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules. 2014 is not applicable on the Company.
30. RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Key business risks and their mitigation are considered as a pan of the annual, strategic business plans and reviewed regularly by the Management.
The Company has put in place a defined framework and state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to record data for accounting and management information purposes and for efficient exchange of information.
31. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Act. the Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Act, as amended, read with Rules framed thereunder.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect then- status as Independent Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency in terms of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) of both the Independent Directors on the Board. Further, in terms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules. 2014. as amended from tune to time. Independent Directors of the Company have included their names in the data bank of hide pendent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
32. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013. your directors hereby confirm that:
a) in the 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 judgements 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 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
o) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable law's and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
0 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.
33. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
The Company is not required to make any disclosure or reporting as there were no application made or proceeding pending under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
34. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
During the Financial Year 2024-25. no event has taken place that give rise to reporting of details w.r.L 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. Hence the above- mentioned provision of the act was not applicable to the Company-
35. COMPETENCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARD
During the reporting financial year, the Company has duly complied with all the applicable Secretarial standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We the Directors wish to express our sincere thanks to bankers, business associated, consultants and various government authorities for their continued support extended to your company’s activities during the year under review. We as Directors also acknowledges gratefully the shareholder for their support and confidence reposed on the Company.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors Epack Prefab Technologies Limited
Nikhil Bothra
DIN: 10162778
Managing Director & CEO Whole Tune Director
D-144. Sector-47. Gautam Buddha B-l 16. Sector 40. Gautam
Nagar. Noida. Buddha Nagar. Noida.
Uttar Pradesh-201301 Uttar Pradesh-201301
Date: 7th July. 2025 Place: Greater Noida
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