Your directors have pleasure in presenting their 8th Annua! Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31st, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/ PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The Company's financial performance, for the year ended March 31st, 2024:
Amount (in INR Thousands)
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PARTICULARS
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Current FY 2023-24 Standalone
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Previous FY 2022-23 Standalone
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Total income
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3,41,406.76
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1,30,218.14
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Total Expenditure
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2,84,203.23
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1,21,783.60
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Profit/( Loss) before Tax
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57,203.53
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8,434.53
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Tax Expenses
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Less: Current Tax
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16,510.86
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2,019.64
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Less: Deferred Tax
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350.52
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173.34
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Profit / (Loss) For The Year
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40,342.15
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6,241.55
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2. THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS/THE CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY.
Repono Private Limited (hereinafter referred as “the Company") is a Private Limited Company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") on 06/02/2017. The Company has its registered office at Office No. 3061, 3rd floor, S-Wing, Plot No. 03, Akshar Business Park, Sector-25, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra, India, 400703. The Company is engaged in the business of providing and facilitating Operations & Maintenance Services, consultancy Services, Design and Engineering Services, Transportation Services and specialized warehousing services for varied industries across India, Majorly Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas, Lube Oil, and Speciality Chemical Industry.
During the financial year 31st March 2024, there has not been any change in the nature of the business activities of the Company.
The Highlights of the Company's performance is as under:
• Revenue from operations and other income is INR 3,41,406.76 Thousand.
• Net profit / (loss) (Excluding Other Comprehensive Income) for the financial year 31st March, 2024 is
INR 57,203.53 Thousand. ^
3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount is proposed to be transferred to reserves for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024
4. CAPITAL & DEBT STRUCTURE Authorised Share Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorized share capita! of the Company.
Paid-up Share Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in the paid-up share capital of the Company.
Disclosure on purchase by company orgiving of loans by it for purchase of its shares
Pursuant to Section 67 of Companies Act 2013, your Directors declare that Company has neither bought back
any of its shares nor has given loan to employees to enable them to purchase shares of the company.
5. INVESTMENTS
Sale of Investments (Transfer of Shares)
During the year, the Company had recorded following investments sales (share transfers).
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No.
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Name of Company in which Amount Invested
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Name of Transferee
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No. of Shares
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Type of Shares
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Date of Transfer
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Associates Company
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1
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Enerjaa Infra Pvt. Ltd.
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Mr. Sankalpa Bhattacharjee
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2,500
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Equity
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25/03/2024
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2
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Enerjaa Infra Pvt. Ltd.
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Mr. Dibyendu Deepak
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2,500
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Equity
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25/03/2024
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Subsidiary Company
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1
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Repono Greens Pvt. Ltd.
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Mr. Sankalpa Bhattacharjee
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4,999
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Equity
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25/03/2024
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2
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Repono Greens Pvt. Ltd.
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Mr. Dibyendu Deepak
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5,000
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Equity
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25/03/2024
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6. WEB LINK OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended requires every company to place the Annual Return on the website. The Company is having website i.e. www.reponowarehousing.com and annual return of Company has been published on such website.
7. DIVIDEND
Your Directors have not recommended dividend on Equity Shares for the period 1st April, 2023 to 31st March, 2024.
8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As on March 31, 2024, the Board comprises of the following:
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Sr. No.
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Name of the Director
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DIN
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Sankalpa Bhattacharjee
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07557348
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Director
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2.
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Mr. Dibyendu Deepak
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06484282
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Director
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BOARD & GENERAL MEETING
During the financial year, Board & General Meetings were convened and held as per below table and the intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Sr. No.
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Name of Director
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Number of meetings entitled to attend
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Number of meetings attended
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1.
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Mr. Sankalpa Bhattacharjee
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9
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9
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2.
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Mr. Dibyendu Deepak
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9
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9
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Sr. No.
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Type of Meeting
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Date
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Attendance
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1.
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AGM
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30/09/2023
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2
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2.
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EGM
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NA •
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NA
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Sr. No.
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Type of Meeting
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Date
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Attendance
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1.
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Board Meeting
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01/04/2023
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2
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2.
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Board Meeting
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20/05/2023
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2
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3.
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Board Meeting
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23/05/2023
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2
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4.
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Board Meeting
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31/05/2023
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2
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5.
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Board Meeting
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08/09/2023
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2
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6.
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Board Meeting
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30/11/2023
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2
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7.
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Board Meeting
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15/03/2024
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2
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8.
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Board Meeting
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25/03/2024
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2
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the period under review the Company is not required to constitute Audit Committee as per section 177 the Companies Act, 2013
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
During the period under review the Company is not required to constitute Nomination and Remuneration Committee as per section 178 the Companies Act, 2013
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE (CSR)
During the period under review the Company is not required to constitute the CSR committee
9. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. M. R. PANDEY & CO., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 127137W), were to be remained as the Statutory Auditor of the Company till FY 2024-25 (Conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held in the financial year 2025-2026) as per Appointment made in AGM held in FY 2018-19.
Further after the closing of the financial year 2023-2024 M/s M. R. Pandey & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 127137W) has resigned w.e.f. 15th April, 2024.
To fill the Casual Vacancy caused by resignation of M/s M. R. Pandey & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 127137W) M/s V S Bapna & Associates Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 131079W) was appointed as Statutory Auditors in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 20th April, 2024 and he shall hold office up to the conclusion of the upcoming Annual General Meeting and shall conduct the Statutory Audit for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024.
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company has recommended the appointments of M/s V S Bapna & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 131079W) as Statutory Auditors for a period of next 5 years from conclusion of this 8ft Annual General Meeting till the Conclusion of 13th Annual General Meeting to be held in the financial year 2029-30 subject to the approval of members in ensuing Annua! General Meeting.
The Auditors have confirmed that, their appointment, if made, would be in accordance with the Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder and that they are not disqualified in terms of Section 141 of the Act.
10. BOARD'S COMMENT ON THE AUDITORS' REPORT
The Auditors' Report on the financial statements of the Company for the period starting from 1st April, 2023 to 31st March, 2024 does not contain any reservation, qualification, adverse remarks or disclaimer.
The Report of the Auditors on the financial statements including relevant notes on the accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2024 are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
11. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under consideration, the Company does not have any holding, subsidiary, joint ventures. During the previous year the Company have one Associate Company and one Subsidiary Company therefore Company has prepared consolidated financial statement for the financial year ended 2022-23. During the current year, investments in these companies has been sold.
12. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a mechanism/risk management framework to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various elements of risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions, if any, are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
13. DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited/ accepted any deposits from the public during the year ended 31st March, 2024. There were no unclaimed or unpaid deposits as on 31stMarch, 2024.
14. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT
Since, the Company has not accepted any deposits for the period from 1st April, 2023 to 31st March, 2024, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Act.
15. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo etc. are furnished in Annexure I which forms part of this Report.
16. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company had a total foreign exchange earnings and outgo as provided below during the year ended 31st, March 2024:
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The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows
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Rs. 9,088.34 Thousand
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Foreign Exchange outgo in terms of actual outflows
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NIL
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17. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitments, which affect the financial position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
18. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the financial year, the Board of the Company was duly constituted. Further, none of the directors of the Company is disqualified u/s 164(2} of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under report.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY THE COMPANY UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to the provision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 the particulars of loans, guarantees and investment, have been disclosed in the financial statements.
20. BORROWING FROM DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
During the year the Company accepted the borrowing from its directors for which the Company received required declarations from Directors that the funds has been given out of their own funds and are not out of funds acquired by them by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others.
21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO SUB-SECTION (1) OF SECTION 188;
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year ended March 31, 2024, were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. Therefore, the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 were not attracted.
There are no materially significant related party transactions during the financial year under review made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required.
However, the disclosure of transactions with related parties for the financial year, as per Accounting Standard -18 Related Party Disclosures is given in Note No. 36 to the Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2024.
22. STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF REMUNERATION UNDER SECTION 197 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND RULE 5(2} OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
In compliance with the requirements of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, presently there are no employees in the Company drawing salary above prescribed limits.
23. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The management believes that the various processes relating to internal financial control with reference to financial statements are adequate.
24. COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain cost records as per sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
25. THE DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.
During the year under review, no significant and material orders has been passed by any regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
26. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Not Applicable
27. REPORTING OF FRAUDS
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Board under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder.
28. VIGIL MECHANISM
During the period under review Rule-7 of The Companies (Meetings of Board & its Powers) Rules, 2014 is not applicable on the Company.
29. COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS (SS) ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards as required under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
30. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has a policy for prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace and also complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company for equal employment opportunity provides and is committed to creating a healthy working environment that enables employees to work without fear of prejudice, gender bias and sexual harassment. The Company also believes that all employees of the Company have the right to be treated with dignity. Sexual harassment at the work place or other than work place, if involving employ ees, is a grave offence and is, therefore, punishable.
No complaint received in relation to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Protection, and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year under review and their breakup is as under:
a) No. of Complaints filed during the year ended 31.03.2024: NIL
b) No. of Complaints disposed of during the financial year: NIL
c) No. of Complaints pending as on 31.03.2024: NIL
31. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Your Company is not required to appoint an Internal Auditor as per Section 138 of the Companies, Act.
32. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
During the period under review the Company is not covered under the criteria of Corporate Social Responsibility pursuant to the provision of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
33. DECLARATION BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S) AND RE- APPOINTMENT, IF ANY
The provisions of section 149(4) read with Rule 4 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 of the Act for having an Independent Director on the Board of Directors does not apply to the Company. Consequently, the requirement under section 134{3)(d) of the Act with respect to furnishing a statement on declaration given by Independent Director(s) does not apply to the Company.
34. STATEMENT INDICATING THE MANNER IN WHICH FORMAL EVALUATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Not applicable.
NAVI
35. SECRETARIAL AUDIT
During the period under review, Secretarial Audit pursuant to the provision of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable on the Company.
36. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Directors' Responsibility Statement referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, shall state 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 judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of 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
(e) 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.
37. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors would like to express their thanks for the co-operation, assistance, support and guidance extended by the Bankers, Central and State Government, Local Authorities and other regulatory authorities. The Board places on record its appreciation for the valuable patronage, cooperation and goodwill received by it from clients, business associates and our most valued shareholders.
The Directors also place on record their sincere appreciation to all employees of the Company for their hard work, dedication and commitment. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the employees have enabled the Company to remain at the forefront of the industry.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REPONO PRIVATE LIMITED
SANKLAPA BHATTACHARJEE DIBYENDU DEEPAK
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
DIN: 07557348 DIN: 06484282
DATE: 24.06.2024
PLACE: Navi Mumbai
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