The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 11th Annual Report and Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025.
1. Financial Results/Financial Highlights
The financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025 and the corresponding figures for the previous year are as under:
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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Particulars
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(? in Millions)
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(? in Millions)
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(? in Millions)
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(? in Millions)
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31st March 2025
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31st March 2024
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31st March 2025
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31st March 2024
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Revenue from operations
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5,496.82
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4,615.75
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3,872.22
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3,638.07
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Other income
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195.94
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46.13
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152.71
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31.23
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Total Income
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5,692.77
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4,661.88
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4,024.94
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3,669.31
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Depreciation and Amortization
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15.44
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12.21
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14.74
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11.38
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Profit before tax
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3,068.22
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1,611.15
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2,641.77
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1,473.12
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Tax expenses
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789.36
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419.71
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680.39
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375.86
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Profit after tax
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2,278.86
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1,191.44
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1,961.38
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1,097.28
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Profit/ (Loss) from discontinued operations
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6.65
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6.65
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Other comprehensive income / (loss)
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(0.49)
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(0.84)
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(0.30)
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(0.76)
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Total Comprehensive income/ (loss)
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2,278.37
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1,197.25
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1,961.08
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1,103.17
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Earning per Share
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5.51
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3.00
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4.75
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2.76
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2. Financial Statements
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS”) as notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies Accounts Rules, 2014 for the FY 2024-25. The standalone and consolidated financial statements up to year ended March 31, 2024 were prepared in accordance with the accounting standards notified under the section 133 of the Act, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 ("Indian GAAP" or "Previous GAAP"). These standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 are the first set of financial statements prepared in accordance with Ind AS. The date of transition to Ind AS is April 01, 2023.
The standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 and the opening Balance Sheet as at April 01, 2023 have been restated in accordance with Ind AS for comparative information. Reconciliations and explanations of the effect of the transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS on the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss (including Comprehensive Income) and Cash Flow Statement are provided in the financial statements.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented. The Guidance Note on Division II - Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI") has been followed in so far applicable. The estimates and judgments relating to the financial statements are made on a prudent basis, so as to reflect in a true and fair manner, the form and substance of transactions and reasonably
present the Company's state of affairs, profits and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2025.
3. Amount to be carried to reserve
During the year under review, no amount has been transferred to general reserves.
4. Dividend
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year 2024-25.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations'), the Board has formulated and adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy on December 11, 2024. The Dividend Policy sets out the parameters and circumstances which the Board may consider for recommendation and/or distribution of dividend to its shareholders and/or the utilization of the retained earnings of Company. The Dividend Policy is available on the Company's website at https://lotusdevelopers.com/ uploads/product/c22a635b8092a5b6dc7c7b853887
5. State of Company’s Affairs and Future Outlook
The Company's financial performance demonstrates strong and consistent growth. During the year under review, the total revenue of the Company (on standalone basis) was (amount in million) T 3,872.22 against (amount in million) T 3,638.07 in the previous year. The Company has earned a Profit after tax of (amount in million) T
1,961.38 compared to ^ 1,103.93 (amount in million) in the previous year.
During the year under review, the total revenue of the Company (on consolidated basis) was (amount in million) ^ 5,496.82 against (amount in million) ^ 4,615.75 in the previous year. The Company has earned a Profit after tax of (amount in million) ^ 2,278.86 compared to ^ 1,191.44 (amount in million) in the previous year.
The figures for the previous year have been restated according to the Ind AS.
6. Material Events during the year
Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Listing
On August 06, 2025, the equity shares of your Company got listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, post successful Initial Public Offer of 52,813,724 equity shares of face value of ^ 1/- each of the Company for cash at a price of ^ 150/- per share (including a premium of ^ 149/- per share) aggregating to ^ 7920 million consisting of fresh issue of 52,666,666 equity shares of face value of ^ 1/- each at a price of ^ 150/- per share (including a premium of ^ 149/- per share) aggregating to ^ 7900 million and 147,058 equity shares of face value of ^ 1/- each aggregating to ^ 20 million, for subscription by eligible employees (A discount of up to 9.33% to the Issue Price, equivalent of ^14.00 per Equity Share was offered to Eligible Employees). The Issue constituted 10.81% of the Post-Issue Paid-Up Equity Share Capital of our Company. Your Company completed its IPO successfully with participation of several leading domestic and global institutional investors as well as NRIs, HNIs, retail investors and employees. The Board is gratified and humbled by the faith shown in the Company by its members. The Board also places on record its appreciation for the support provided by various Authorities, Book Running Lead Managers, Stock Exchanges, Depositories, Counsels, Consultants, Auditors, other intermediaries
and employees of the Company for making the IPO of the Company a grand success
7. Change in Share Capital
Authorized Share Capital:
As on March 31, 2025 the authorized share capital of the Company is ^ 56,10,00,000 divided into 55,10,00,000 equity shares of ^ 1/- each and 10,000 Non-Convertible preference shares of ^ 1,000/- each and the paid-up capital of the Company is 44,59,09,986 divided into 43,59,09,986 equity shares of ^ 1/- each and 10,000 Non-Convertible preference shares of ^ 1,000/- each.
During the year under review, the authorized share capital of the Company was increased as follows:
• from ^ 30,00,00,000 divided into 30,00,00,000 equity shares of ^ 1/- each to ^ 55,00,00,000 divided into
55.00. 00.000 equity shares of ^ 1/- each, pursuant to Ordinary resolution dated November 18, 2024;
• from ^ 55,00,00,000 divided into 55,00,00,000 equity shares of ^ 1/- each to ^ 56,10,00,000 divided into
55.10.00. 000 equity shares of ^ 1/- each and 10,000 Non-Convertible preference shares of C 1000/- each, pursuant to RD Order No. RD/WR/Sec.233/ AKP/AB1348225/2024/8192 dated 30/10/2024 for approval of scheme of amalgamation of Tryksha Projects Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 1), Veer Savarkar Projects Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 2), Zinnia Projects Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 3) and Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Holdings Private Limited (Formerly known as “Sri Lotus Value Realty Private Limited”) (Transferor Company No. 4) into Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Limited (Erstwhile “AKP Holdings Private Limited”) (Transferee Company) (hereinafter referred as “Scheme”).
Details of Authorised Share Capital are as under:
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Sr.
No.
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Particulars
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No. of Shares
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Amount (in ?)
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1
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Beginning of the FY 2024-25
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30,00,00,000 Equity Share of face value of ^ 1/- each
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30,00,00,000
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2
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Increased the Equity Capital, pursuant to Ordinary Resolution dated 18-11-2024
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25,00,00,000 Equity Share of face value of ^ 1/- each
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55,00,00,000
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3
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a. Increased the Equity Capital, pursuant to Scheme of Amalgamation dated 30-10-2024
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a. 10,00,000 Equity Share of face value of ^ 1/- each
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56,10,00,000
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b. Non-Convertible Preference Shares, pursuant to Scheme of Amalgamation dated 30-10-2024
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b. 10,000 Non-Convertible Preference Shares of ^ 1000/- each
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4
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Authorised Share Capital at the end of FY 2024-25
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55,10,00,000 equity share of ^ 1/- each and 10,000 Non¬ Convertible Preference Shares of ^ 1000/- each
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56,10,00,000
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Paid-up Share Capital:
During the year under review, the paid-up share capital of
the Company was increased as follows:
• The Company has allotted 46,46,900 equity shares of R 1/- each at an issue price of R 300/- each (including a premium of R 299/- per share) through private placement on September 16, 2024;
• The Company has issued 20,46,46,900 Bonus shares to Existing shareholders in the proportion of 1 (one) Equity shares for every 1 (one) existing Equity shares
held by members from out of profit and reserve on November 29, 2024;
• The Company has allotted 10,000 Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference shares of C 1,000/- each pursuant to RD Order No. RD/WR/Sec.233/AKP/ AB1348225/2024/8192 dated 30/10/2024 for approval of the Scheme.
• The Company has allotted 2,66,16,186 equity shares of R 1/- each at an issue price of R 150/- each (including a premium of R 149/- per share) through private placement on December 14, 2024;
Details of Paid-up Share Capital are as under:
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Sr.
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Particulars
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No. of Shares
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Amount (In ?)
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1
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Beginning of the FY 2024-25
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20,00,00,000 Equity Share of face value of R 1/- each
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20,00,00,000
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2
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Allotted Equity Share through Private Placement on 16-09-2024
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46,46,900 Equity Share of face value of R 1/- each at an issue price of R 300/- each (including a premium of R 299/-)
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20,46,46,900
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3
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Bonus shares to Existing shareholders in the proportion of 1 Equity shares for every 1 existing Equity shares on November 29, 2024
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20,46,46,900 Equity Share of R 1/- each
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40,92,93,800
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4
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Allotted Equity Share through Private Placement on 14-12-2024
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2,66,16,186 Equity Share of face value of R 1/- each at an issue price of R 150/- each (including a premium of R 149/-)
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43,59,09,986
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5
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Non-Convertible Preference Shares, pursuant to Scheme of Amalgamation dated 30-10-2024
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10,000 Non-Convertible Preference Shares of R 1000/- each
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44,59,09,986
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6
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Paid-up Share Capital at the end of FY 2024-25
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43,59,09,986 equity share of R 1/- each and 10,000 Non¬ Convertible Preference Shares of R 1000/- each
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44,59,09,986
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The Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 are as under:
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Sr.
No.
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Particulars
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Amount (in ?)
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A
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Authorised Share Capital
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55,10,00,000 Equity Share of face value of R 1/- each
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55,10,00,000
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10,000 Non-Convertible Preference Shares of face value of R 1000/- each
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1,00,00,000
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Total
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56,10,00,000
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B
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Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital
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43,59,09,986 Equity share of face value of R 1/- each
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43,59,09,986
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10,000 Non-Convertible Preference Shares of face value of R 1000/- each
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1,00,00,000
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Total
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44,59,09,986
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Details of Change in Paid Up Share Capital due to Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) post financial year 2024-25 are as follows:
On August 04, 2025- Pursuant to IPO and approval of members dated December 12, 2024 the Company has allotted 52,813,724 Equity Shares of R 1/- each.
Post IPO and as on the date of this report the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up share capital of the Company is R 49,87,23,710 (Indian Rupees Forty nine crores eighty-seven lakh twenty-three thousand and Seven hundred ten only) divided into 48,87,23,710 (Forty eight crore eighty-seven lakh twenty-three thousand seven hundred and ten) equity shares of R 1/- each and 10,000 (Ten thousand) Non-Convertible preference shares of R 1,000/- each.
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Sr. Date of allotment No.
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Mode of issue/ allotment
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No. of Equity Shares allotted
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Face value per shares (in ?)
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Nature of consideration
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1 August 04, 2025
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Allotment of Equity shares pursuant to IPO
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5,28,13,724
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1/-
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Cash
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8. Alteration to Memorandum and Articles of Association
Alteration of Memorandum of Association
During the year under review, the alteration in the Memorandum of Association of the Company are as follows:
Clause V of the MOA was amended to reflect the increase in the authorized share capital of the Company from R30,00,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Crores Only) divided into
30,00,00,000 (Thirty Crores) eq uity shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One) each to R55,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifty-Five Crores Only) divided into 55,00,00,000 (Fifty Five Crores) equity shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One) each.”
Clause V of the MOA was amended to reflect the RD Order No. RD/WR/Sec.233/AKP/AB1348225/2024/8192 dated October 30, 2024, for approval of scheme of amalgamation of Tryksha Projects Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 1), Veer Savarkar Projects Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 2), Zinnia Projects Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 3) and Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Holdings Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 4) into AKP Holdings Private Limited (Transferee Company).
“The authorized share capital of the Company increased from R 55,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifty-Five Crores Only) divided into 55,00,00,000 (Fifty Five Crores) equity shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One) each to R56,10,00,000 (Rupees Fifty six crores ten lakh) divided into 56,10,00,000 (Fifty six crores ten lakh) equity shares of Re. 1/- each and 10,000 (Ten thousand preference shares of R1000/- each)”
Clause I of the MOA was amended to reflect change in the name of the Company from “AKP Holdings Private Limited” to “AKP Holdings Limited”, pursuant to special resolution passed at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on November 26, 2024 due to conversion of the Company from a Private Limited Company to a Public Limited Company and references to the Company were accordingly updated in the MOA.
Pursuant to approval of the members of the Company at their EGM held on December 12 2024, Clause I of the MOA was further amended to reflect the change in name of the Company from “AKP Holdings Limited” to “Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Limited”.
Alteration of Articles of Association
During the year under review, the alteration in the Articles of Association (AOA) of the Company are as follows:
On November 26, 2024 pursuant to proposed Initial Public Offer of the Company a special resolution passed at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting to align the AOA with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“SEBI
Listing Regulations”), and the stock exchanges where the equity shares of the Company were subsequently listed.
9. Merger with Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Four wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, viz., Tryksha Projects Private Limited, Veer Savarkar Projects Private Limited, Zinnia Projects Private Limited and Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Holdings Private Limited (Erstwhile “Sri Lotus Value Realty Private Limited”) were merged with the Company pursuant to RD Order No. RD/ WR/Sec.233/AKP/AB1348225/2024/8192 dated October 30, 2024.
10. Change in the nature of Business
During the year under review, there have been no changes in the nature of business of the Company.
11. Change in the Registered office address of the Company
For operational efficiency the registered office of the Company was shifted to 503, Signature, Suresh Sawant Road, Off. Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400053 and 5th & 6th Floor, Lotus Tower, 1 Jai Hind Society, N. S. Road No. 12/A, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400049 on May 06, 2024 and December 07, 2024 respectively.
12. Capital Expenditure
As at March 31, 2025, the net value of property, plant and equipment, and other intangible assets, including leased assets, are C 32.75 million. Capital Expenditure during FY 2024-25 is C 12.39 millions.
13. Deposits
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
14. Subsidiary, Joint Venture and Associate Company
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has 16 subsidiary companies including 3 Limited Liability Partnership Firms, 10 wholly owned subsidiaries, 1 step down subsidiary and 2 subsidiaries in accordance with Section 2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013. A statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of the subsidiaries and Limited Liability Partnership Firms and its contribution to the overall performance of the Company is provided in Annexure A. There has been no material change in the nature of the business activities of the subsidiaries and associates.
Further, during the year under review, four wholly owned subsidiaries ceased to be the subsidiary of the Company, namely, Tryksha Projects Private Limited, Veer Savarkar Projects Private Limited, Zinnia Projects Private Limited and Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Holdings Private Limited (Erstwhile “Sri Lotus Value Realty Private Limited”).
During the year under review, your Company has acquired 100% stake in Kunika Projects Private Limited. Pursuant to the said acquisition, Kunika Projects Private Limited is now wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
15. Corporate Governance
A report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Annual Report. The details of Committees of the Board, their composition, terms of reference and details of such committee meetings held during the year are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
16. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, is presented in a separate section which forms part of this report.
17. Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given, or security provided by the Company
The Company has disclosed the full particulars of the loans given, investments made or guarantees given or security provided as required under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 in Note no. 49 to the accounts forming part of the financial statements.
18. Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with related parties
The Company has adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy. The Audit Committee reviews this policy from time to time and also reviews and approves all related party transactions (‘RPTs'), to ensure that the same are in line with the provisions of applicable law and the Related Party Transactions Policy. The policy on Materiality of and dealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website at https:// lotusdevelopers.com/investor-relations .
All the transactions entered by the Company during the financial year under review with the related parties referred to in Section 188 of the Act were in the ordinary course of the business and on the arm's length basis. Further details pertaining to related party transactions are reported /stated in the Note no. 52 to the Accounts of the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company which
forms part of the Annual Report. The disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Act, in Form AOC-2 forms part of this Report and is placed at ‘Annexure-‘B'.
There are no significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
19. Designated Person for the purpose of Declaration of Beneficial Interest in the Shares of The Company:
Pursuant to amendment in the Rule 9(4) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, every Company required to designate a person who shall be responsible for furnishing, and extending co-operation for providing, information to the Registrar or any other authorized officer with respect to beneficial interest in shares of the company.
Accordingly, the Company has designated Mr. Ankit Kumar Tater, CS of the Company to be a Designated Person for the purpose of declaration of beneficial interest in the shares of the Company.
20. Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, between the end of the financial year and the date of the report
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of the report.
21. Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel appointed/resigned during the year:
As on March 31, 2025, the Board comprised the MD, 1 Executive Director, 1 Non-Executive Director and 3 Independent Directors, including one Woman Independent Director. The constitution of the Board of the Company is in accordance with Section 149 of the Act, and Regulation 17 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
During the year under review, the changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnels is as follows:
• The Board of Directors appointed the existing Director of the Company Mr. Anand Kamalnayan Pandit (DIN:00015551) as Managing Director of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years, with effect from December 11, 2024. The appointment of Mr. Anand Kamalnayan Pandit was approved by the
members in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2024
• Ms. Ashka Anand Pandit (DIN:10594507) was appointed as Additional Director of the Company on May 06, 2024 and her appointment was regularized by the members of the Company in the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 25, 2024. The Board of Directors changed the designation of Ms. Ashka Anand Pandit (DIN:10594507) from Director to Whole Time Director of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years, with effect from December 11, 2024. The appointment of Ms. Ashka Anand Pandit was approved by the members in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2024.
• Mrs. Roopa Anand Pandit (DIN:01565535) was redesignated as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director with effect from December 10, 2024 and the same was approved by the members in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2024.
• Mr. Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi (DIN: 02599305), was appointed as Additional Non¬ Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. December 10, 2024. The appointment of Mr. Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi was regularized by the members in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2024.
• Mr. Ved Prakash Bhardwaj (DIN: 00175814), was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. December 10, 2024. The appointment of Mr. Ved Prakash Bhardwaj was regularized by the members in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2024.
• Mrs. Priti Shashinbhai Desai (DIN: 10837805), was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. December 10, 2024. The appointment of Mrs. Priti Shashinbhai Desai was regularized by the members in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2024.
• Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, w.e.f. December 02, 2024.
• Mr. Rakesh Kailash Gupta was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, w.e.f. December 02, 2024.
• Mrs. Dimple Kamal Dalia resigned as Director of the Company w.e.f. November 13, 2024.
• Mr. Paarth Deepak Chheda (DIN: 06430713) was appointed as Additional Director of the Company on May 06, 2024 and his appointment was regularized by the members of the Company in the 10th Annual
General Meeting of the Company held on September 25, 2024. Mr. Paarth Deepak Chheda resigned as Director of the Company w.e.f. November 13, 2024.
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors are available on the website of the Company at https://lotusdevelopers.com/uploads/product/ d046598867bec0f3d7d8de86d7279f1d_1.pdf The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold highest standards of integrity.
Further, Mr. Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi and Mr. Ved Prakash Bhardwaj are exempted from attempting the online proficiency test in accordance with the second proviso to Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time. Mrs. Priti Shashinbhai Desai was enrolled in the Independent Directors' Databank w.e.f. November 15, 2024 and is yet to take the online proficiency test.
Section 152 of the Act provides that unless the Articles of Association provide for retirement of all directors at every AGM, not less than two-third of the total number of directors of a public company (excluding the Independent Directors) shall be persons whose period of office is liable to determination by retirement of directors by rotation, of which one-third are liable to retire by rotation. Accordingly, Mr. Anand Kamalnayan Pandit (DIN: 00015551) will retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
22. Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors
During the Financial Year, the Board met on 15 occasions. The gap between two consecutive Board Meetings was within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and Secretarial Standard-1 (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, as amended from time to time. The details of the meetings of the Board and Attendance of the Directors, are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
23. Committees of the Board
Details of the Committees of the Board relating to their composition, constitution, meetings and roles of the Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
24. Independent Directors’ Meeting
During the year under review, One (1) meeting of the Independent Directors namely Mr. Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi, Mr. Ved Prakash Bhardwaj and Mrs. Priti Shashinbhai Desai was held on March 29, 2025. As per the provisions of section 149 read with schedule IV of the Act, at the said Independent Directors meeting, the
Independent Directors reviewed the performance of the Chairman, Non-Independent Directors, the Executive Directors and the performance of the Board as a whole.
All the independent directors were present at the said meeting.
25. Directors’ Responsibility Statement
The Directors would like to inform the Members that the Audited Financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 are in full conformity with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013. The Financial Statements are audited by the Statutory Auditors, M/s. T. P. Ostwal & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants.
The Board of Directors of the Company confirms that:
a) In the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have, been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) The Directors have 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 of the Company for that year;
c) The Directors have 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 have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
e) The Directors, had laid down adequate internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls including with reference to Financial Statements are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and were operating effectively.
26. Compliance with Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings and General Meetings
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and General Meetings.
27. Employee Stock Option Scheme
During the year under review, the Board of Directors approved “Sri Lotus Developers Employee Stock Option
Scheme” for the employees of the Company and the subsidiary companies. Same was approved by the members at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on January 29, 2025.
The Company has not granted any stock options during the year under review.
28. Protection of Women at workplace
The Company has in place a policy for protection of Women at workplace and prevention of the sexual harassment in accordance with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All the employees (whether temporary, contractual, permanent or trainees) of the Company are covered under this policy.
The Company did not receive any complaint during the year under review.
29. Maternity Benefits
The Company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, during the financial year 2024-25. The Company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, and ensures that all eligible women employees are granted maternity benefits as prescribed under the Act.
The necessary facilities and leave entitlements have been extended in accordance with statutory requirements, reaffirming our commitment to the health, well-being, and rights of our women employees.
30. Auditors Report
The Auditors report to the shareholders does not contain any qualification, observation or comment or remark(s) which have an adverse effect on the functioning of the Company. Notes to accounts and other remarks in their report are self- explanatory and do not call for further comments.
31. Statutory Auditors
I n view of the proposed IPO of the Company, it was required to appoint a peer reviewed firm as statutory auditor of the Company. Since, the Statutory Auditors of the Company, i.e., M/s Sanjay & Vijay Associates (FRN. 120123W) were not peer reviewed, they resigned from the office of the Statutory auditors on October 09, 2024.
Due to the casual vacancy caused in the office of Statutory Auditor, the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on October 17, 2024 appointed M/s T. P. Ostwal & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 124444W/100150W) as the statutory auditors of the
Company to hold the office of statutory auditors till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company to be held in Calendar year 2025 and the said appointment was approved by the members of the Company in the extraordinary general meeting of the Company held on October 21, 2024.
Further, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 28, 2025 recommended to the members of the Company the appointment of M/s T. P. Ostwal & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 124444W/100150W), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years commencing form the conclusion of the AGM to be held in Calendar year 2025 till the conclusion of the AGM to be held in Calendar year 2030. The Company has received a confirmation letter from M/s T. P. Ostwal & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 124444W/100150W) to the effect that their appointment, if made, will be within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, they have confirmed that they are not disq ualified for appointment as per the provisions of the Act and they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Board recommends their appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (five) years commencing from the Financial Year 2025-26 to 2029-30.
32. Internal Auditors
For the financial year under review, the Company was not required to appoint internal auditors in terms of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has appointed M/s Sanjay & Vijay Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
33. Secretarial Auditor
For the financial year under review, the Company was not required to appoint secretarial auditors in terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024, which came into effect on December 13, 2024, significant amendments were introduced to the SEBI LODR Regulations, including Regulation 24A(1b), which mandates that listed entities appoint or re-appoint a Peer Reviewed Secretarial Auditor for a continuous term of 5 years, subject to approval by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Keeping in view of the proposed listing of Company's equity shares on the Stock Exchanges, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have approved and recommended the appointment of Vishal N Manseta, a peer reviewed Practicing Company Secretary (COP: 8981 and Peer Review
No.: 1584/2021) as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years from the FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30, subject to the approval of the Members at ensuing AGM.
Brief profile and other details of Vishal N Manseta, a peer reviewed Practicing Company Secretaries (COP: 8981 and Peer Review No.: 1584/2021), are disclosed in the AGM Notice approved by the Board. They have given their consent to act as Secretarial Auditors of the Company and have confirmed their eligibility for the appointment. The Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.
34. Frauds reported by Auditors
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any frauds as specified under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
35. Cost Auditors
In terms of section 148 of the Act, read with Companies (Cost records and audits) Rules, 2014, as amended, your Company is covered under the ambit of mandatory cost audit. On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. Ankit Kishor Chande, Cost Accountant (Membership no. 34051) as the Cost Auditors, to carry out the cost audit for the Company in relation to the financial year from 2025-26. The Company has received consent from M/s. Ankit Kishor Chande for their appointment.
The members' consent is sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for ratification of the remuneration of the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2025-26.
36. Policy on Appointment of Directors and their Remuneration
The Board has framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available at https://lotusdevelopers.com/uploads/ product/8b1df0c2e5b7f1dad397fa869b626018_1.pdf
37. Internal Financial Controls
The Board of Directors of the Company is responsible for ensuring that Internal Financial Controls have been laid down in the Company and that such controls are adequate and operating effectively. The Internal Financial Controls are based on the industries code of conduct, policies and procedures adopted by the Management, corporate strategies, management reviews and the risk management framework.
The Company's Internal Financial Controls are commensurate with the nature of its business, the size, and complexity of its operations and such Internal Financial Controls with reference to the Financial Statements are adequate and operating effectively.
38. Risk Management Policy
The Company has formulated a risk management policy and has in place a mechanism to inform the Board Members about risk assessment and minimization procedures and periodical review to ensure that executive management controls risk by means of a properly designed framework.
39. Details of Significant & Material Orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
During the year under review, there were no material and significant orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
40. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo undertaken by the Company along with the information in accordance with the provisions of section 134 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the extent as are applicable to the Company, are as follows:
Conservation of energy
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S. No. Particulars
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Remarks
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1
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The steps taken or impact on Company’s operations do
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conservation of energy
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not consume significant amount of energy
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2
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The steps taken by the
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Not Applicable, in view of
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Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy
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comments in Clause (1)
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3
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The capital investment
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Not Applicable, in view of
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on energy conservation equipment
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comments in Clause (1)
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Technology Absorption
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S. no. Particulars
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Remarks
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1 The effort made towards technology absorption
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The Company endeavours to adopt the latest technology relevant to its business operations to enhance efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.
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2 The benefits derived like NIL product improvement,
cost reduction, product development or import substitution
3 In case of imported Not Applicable technology (imported during
the last 3 years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)
a) the details of technology imported
b) the year of import
c) whether the technology has been fully absorbed
d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof
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4 The expenditure incurred on NIL research and development
No technology has been absorbed, developed and/or imported by way of foreign collaboration.
Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
During the year under review, the Company has “NIL” foreign exchange earnings and outgo.
41. Performance Evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Directors
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) of the Board reassessed the framework, methodology and criteria for evaluating the performance of the Board as a whole, including Board committee(s), as well as performance of each director(s) and confirms that the existing evaluation parameters are in compliance with the requirements as per Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 on Board evaluation. The existing parameters includes effectiveness of the Board and its committees, decision making process Directors/members participation, governance, independence, quality and content of agenda papers, frequency of meetings, discussions at meetings, corporate culture, contribution, role of Chairman and management of conflict of interest.
Basis these parameters, the NRC had reviewed at length the performance of each director individually and expressed satisfaction on the process of evaluation and the performance of each Director. The performance evaluation of the Board as a whole and its committees, namely Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, as well as the performance of each director individually, including the Chairman, was carried out by the entire Board of Directors. The performance evaluation of Non¬ Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors.
42. Declaration by Independent Directors
The Board has received declarations from the Independent Directors as per the requirement of section 149(7) of the Act, that there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as independent director during the year and the Board is satisfied that the Independent Directors meet the criteria of independence as mentioned in section 149(6) of the Act.
43. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has adopted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013. The company recognizes its responsibility toward the community and aims to contribute to inclusive and sustainable development, beyond just business profits.
During the year under review, the Company has spent R 1,24,20,000 towards CSR, details of which are attached as Annexure C to this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The CSR policy of the Company is available at https://lotusdevelopers.com/uploads/product/ c0e4678382151cb98bb8764366dc46e0_1.pdf
44. Policy On Directors’ Appointment And Remuneration
The Company's policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in section 178(3) of the Act is posted on the website of Companies at https://lotusdevelopers.com/uploads/ product/8b1df0c2e5b7f1dad397fa869b626018_1.pdf.
Further, the details of the remuneration paid to the Directors is as follows:
1. Executive Directors
Name Salary (In ?) Perquisites I°tal .
Remuneration
Ms. Ashka 46,16,000 - 46,16,000
Anand Pandit 2. Non-Executive Directors
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Name
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Sitting Fees (In ?)
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Mr. Madhukant Girdharlal
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2,80,000
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Sanghvi
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Mrs. Priti Shashinbhai Desai
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2,80,000
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Mr. Ved Prakash Bhardwaj
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2,40,000
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45. Particular of Employees
The particulars of employees as required to be given under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is as follows:
1) Fmployed throughout the year and in receipt of remuneration aggregating C 1.02 Crores or more per annum :
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Sr.
Name
No.
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Age
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Designation
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Remuneration (?)
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Qualification
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Exp in Years
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Date of Joining
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Last Employment
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1 Paarth Chheda*
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35
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President - Business Development
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1,05,16,000
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Bachelor of Architecture
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9
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01/04/2024
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Purna Projects Private Limited
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*Pursuant to the merger of Veer Savarkar Projects Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Mr. Paarth Chheda, was appointed in the Company as President -Business Development
2) Fmployed for part of the year and in receipt of remuneration aggregating C 8.5 lakhs or more per month
Mr. Paarth Chheda is spouse of Ms. Ashka Anand Pandit, Whole Time Director of the Company.
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Sr.
No.
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Name
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Age
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Designation
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Remuneration (?)
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Qualification
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Exp in Years
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Date of Joining
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Last Employment
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1
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Sanjay Kumar Jain
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54
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Chief Executive Officer
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88,50,000
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Chartered
Accountant
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30
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01/09/2024
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Aakash Value Realty Pvt Ltd
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2
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Ashka Anand Pandit**
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35
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Senior Architect
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73,60,000
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Masters in Real Estate
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10
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01/04/2024
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Puna Projects Pvt Ltd
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** Ms. Ashka Anand Pandit received remuneration from Veer Savarkar Projects Pvt Ltd, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, in the capacity of Senior Architect. Veer Savarkar Projects Pvt Ltd was merged into the Company vide RD order dated October 30, 2024. The appointed date for merger was April 01, 2024.
46. Transfer of amounts to Investor Education and Protection Fund
The Company does not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years. Therefore, there are no funds which are required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund.
47. Annual Return
The Annual Return of the Company on its website as on 31st March 2025 in form MGT-7 in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, is available at https:// lotusdevelopers.com/investor-relations.
48. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)
As the Company is listed on Stock Exchanges on August 06, 2025, publication of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (“BRSR”) pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations is not mandatory for Company for FY 2024-25.
49. Corporate Insolvency Resolution process initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
The Company has neither filed any application nor any proceeding is pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during FY 2024-25.
50. Disclosure under rule 8(5)(XII) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to difference between amount of valuation done at the time of one time settlement and valuation done while taking loan from bank or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof:
During the financial year under review, no such one-time settlement and valuation was done in respect of any loan taken by the Company from Banks / Financial Institutions.
51. Other Disclosures/Reporting
a) No disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
• Buyback of shares.
• Scheme of provision of money for the purchase of Company's own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees
• Invitation or Acceptance of fixed Deposit from public or shareholders
• Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.
• Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole¬ Time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
b) There is no material change or commitments after closure of the financial year till the date of the report
52. Acknowledgements
The Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation extended by Bank, its employees, its investors and all other associates and look forward to continue fruitful association with all business associates of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board
Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Limited
(Erstwhile “AKP Holdings Limited”)
(Erstwhile “AKP Holdings Private Limited”)
Anand Pandit Ashka Pandit
Chairman and Managing Director Whole Time Director
(DIN: 00015551) (DIN:10594507)
Date: August 26, 2025 Place: Mumbai
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