Board's Report
Dear Members,
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 06th Annual Report of the Company along with audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2023.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial (Standalone) performance for the year ended March 31,2023 is summarised below:
Particulars
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2022-23
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2021-22
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Revenue From Operations
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7230.43
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1861.12
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Other Income
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10.96
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10.59
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Net Income
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7241.39
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1871.71
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Profit before tax & Exceptional/Extraordinary Items
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1175.72
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171.72
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Profit Before Tax
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1175.72
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171.72
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Less:Tax Expenses
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-Current Tax
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299.92
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4.95
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-Deferred Tax Liabilities/(Assets)
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(58.45)
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16.22
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Profit After Tax
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934.26
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150.55
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2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK:
During the year, the total income of has increased to D7241.39 Lakhs as against D1871.71 Lakhs of the previous year. The profit after tax for the financial year 2022-23 has increased to D934.26 Lakhs as against D150.55 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
In spite of challenging business environment and unprecedented inflationary pressures coupled with supply chain constraints, the Company has registered robust growth during the year. Revenue from operations jumped by 288.50 %, EBITDA increased by 584.67% and Net Profit scaled by 520.55%. Adding more clients to the clientele list helped in increasing the sales volumes substantially.
The company has recently ventured into international business as part of balancing the geographic presence in the future which will reduce the risk of higher concentration of business from a particular country or region.
The Company has also identified promising areas which have the potential to scale up the revenue which includes the business opportunities from Government contracts.
The Company successfully completed its maiden IPO, which received an overwhelming response from the investors. This achievement demonstrates success and credibility of our business model and strategies.
A more detailed explanation on the business and the performance of the Company has been provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is forming part of the Annual Report as Annexure- I.
3. DIVIDEND:
The Company is in the growth phase and expanding business activities. Thus, to fund the expansion projects, acquisition and to augment working capital requirements, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended March 31,2023.
To bring transparency in the matter of declaration of dividend and protect the interests of investors, the company had adopted a Dividend Policy since listing of its shares. The policy has been displayed on the Company's website at link https://Krishcastrapping.com
In the absence of any declaration of dividend in the past, the Company does not have any unpaid/unclaimed dividend coming under the purview of Section 124(5) of the Act to be transferred to Investors Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") of the Central Government.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
There is no amount proposed to be transferred to reserves during the year under review.
5. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report, which forms part of this report.
6. CHANGE IN STATUS OF THE COMPANY
The Company was converted into a Public Limited Company pursuant to approval of the Shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12, 2022 and consequently, the name of our Company was changed to "Krishca Strapping Solutions Limited"' and a Fresh Certificate of Incorporation consequent upon conversion from Private Company to Public Company was issued by Registrar of Companies, Chennai dated December 29, 2022 with Corporate Identification Number U74999TN2017PLC119939.
7. CHANGE IN THE NATURE BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company in the Financial Year under review.
8. CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year, the Authorised Share Capital of the company has been increased from Rs. 5 (Five) Crores divided into 50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each to Rs. 10 (Ten) Crores divided into 1,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The Authorised Share Capital has further increases to Rs. 10 (Ten) Crores divided into 1,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each to Rs. 15 (Fifteen) Crores divided into 1,50,00,000
equity shares of Rs.10 each. Consequential amendments were made in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
During the year, the issued, subscribed & paid up Equity Share Capital has increased from Rs. 5,00,00,000 (Five Crore) divided into 50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each to Rs. 8,75,00,000 (Eight Crore Seventy Five Lakhs) divided into 87,50,000 (Eighty Seven Lakhs fifty Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs.10/-each as on 31st March,2023.
9. ISSUE OF SHARES, INCLUDING DISCLOSURE ABOUT ESOP AND SWEAT EQUITY SHARE:
a. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES: The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
b. SWEAT EQUITY: The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
c. BONUS SHARES: During the year, the Company has issued bonus shares to its shareholders , in the ratio of 3 : 4, i.e., Three (03) shares of Rs.10/- for every Four (04) existing equity shares by capitalizing a sum of Rs.3,75,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crores Seventy Five Lakhs only) out of Rs.4,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Croress Only) standing to the credit of free reserves as on February 15, 2023 by issuing 37,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each as fully paid-up to the eligible shareholders..
d. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN: The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
e. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (“IPO"): After the closing of the financial year, your Company has issued a Prospectus dated 22nd May, 2023 as part of raising capital from the public through an IPO. The offer to the public consisted of fresh issue of shares to the tune of 33,20,000 Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each. The Company raised Rs. 17,928 Lakhs through IPO wherein 33,20,000 Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each, issued at a price of Rs. 54/- per share (including a share premium of Rs. 44/- per equity share was offered to the public for subscription. The issue
witnessed unprecedented demand from the public where the IPO was oversubscribed by 384.29 times. Post allotment of shares issued through IPO, the paid up share capital of the Company has been increased from Rs.8,75,00,000/- consisting of 87,50,000 Equity Shares to Rs.12,07,00,000/- consisting of 1,20,70,000 Equity Shares May 02, 2023. The equity shares got listed on May 26, 2023 on the SME Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited viz., NSE EMERGE.
f. ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS AS TO DIVIDEND, VOTING OR OTHERWISE:-
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
g. ISSUE OF SHARES (INCLUDING SWEAT EQUITY SHARES) TO EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY UNDER ANY SCHEME: The Company has not issued any shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.
10. UTILIZATION OF FUNDS RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE
The Company had raised funds through Initial Public Offer (IPO) during May 2023 where the equity shares are listed on EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The proceeds of aforesaid issue is being utilized, for the purpose for which it was raised by the Company in accordance with the terms of the issue. As on date of this report there was no deviation(s) or variation(s) in the utilization of public issue proceeds from the objects as stated in the prospectus dated May 22, 2023
11. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public falling within the ambit of section 73 and Section 76 of the Act, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, no disclosure is required under Rule 8(5)(v) and (vi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
12. BORROWINGS
As on March 31, 2023, an amount of D1209.33 Lakhs was outstanding towards borrowings, which comprises of both secured and unsecured loans.
13. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings', respectively issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India ('ICSI') and approved by the Central Government under Section 118 (10) of the Act for the Financial Year ended 2022-23.
14. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement it is hereby confirmed that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2023, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
b) the Directors have 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 as at March 31,2023 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the 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 have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
15. PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND SECURITIES PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT
The Company has not given any Loans, made any Investments, given any Guarantees and provided any Securities during the Financial Year under Section 186 of the Act.
16. CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES UNDER SECTION 188(1) OF THE ACT
With reference to Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, all contracts, and arrangements with related parties under Section 188(1) of the Act, entered by the Company during the financial year, were approved by the Audit Committee and wherever required, also by the Board of Directors. No contract or arrangement required approval of shareholders by a
resolution. Further, during the year, the Company had not entered into any contract or arrangement with related parties which could be considered 'material' (i.e. transactions entered into individually or taken together with previous transactions during the financial year, exceeding rupees one thousand crore or ten percent of the annual consolidated turnover as per the last audited financial statements of the Company, whichever is lower) according to the policy of the Company on materiality of Related Party Transactions.
The Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement /transaction with related parties which is required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, hence the disclosure under Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company.
You may refer to Related Party transactions in Note No. 22 of the Standalone Financial Statements for more details.
17. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) and Section 134(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2023 is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at https://Krishcastrapping.com
18. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Composition of the Board as at March 31,2023, company's Board consists of 08 members. Besides the Chairman, who is an Executive Promoter Director, the Board comprises of one Executive Promoter Director (Woman Executive Director), one Executive Director and Two Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors and three Non-Executive Independent Directors. Brief profile of Directors is available at Company's website at https://Krishcastrapping.com. The composition of the consists of a combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors and not less than 1/3rd of the Board comprising of Independent Directors.
19. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS
During the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company held 18 (Eighteen) board meetings of the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013, viz 30th April, 2022, 20th June, 2022, 21st July, 2022, 01st August, 2022, 19th September, 2022, 20th September, 2022, 07th October, 2022, 14th October, 2022, 22nd November, 2022, 30th November, 2022, 06th December, 2022, 09th December, 2022, 31st December, 2022 (two meetings), 16th February, 2023, 20th February, 2023, 27th February, 2023 and 03rd March 2023., The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
The composition of the board and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
S NO
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DIRECTOR
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DESIGNATION
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NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED
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NO. OF MEETING ATTENDED
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1
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Mr. Lenin Krishnamoorthy Balamanikandan
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Chairman & Managing Director
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18
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18
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2*
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Mrs. Saravanakumar Ramya
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Non-Executive Director
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18
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18
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3
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Mr. Achaya Kumarasamy
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Non-Executive Director
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6
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6
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4
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Mr. Terli Venkata Shivaji
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Whole Time Director
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16
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16
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5
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Mrs. Navaneethakrishnan Saraladevi
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Non-Executive Non Independent Director
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6
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6
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6
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Mr. Rajinikanth
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Independent Director
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6
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6
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7
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Mr. Tom Antony
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Independent Director
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6
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6
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8
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Mr. Vengarai Seshadri Sowrirajan
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Independent Director
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6
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6
|
Detailed agenda with explanatory notes and all other related information is circulated to the members of the Board in advance of each meeting. Detailed presentations are made to the Board covering all major functions and activities. The requisite strategic and material information is made available to the Board to ensure transparent decision making by the Board
The Company did not have any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Non-Executive Directors of the Company other than payment of the sitting fees for attending meetings. During FY 2022-23, the Company did not advance any loan to any of its Directors. Further, no
loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/companies in which directors are interested was given by the Company and its subsidiaries.
The Non-Executive Directors including Independent Directors are entitled for sitting fees for attending meetings of the board/ committees thereof. The Company pays sitting fees of Rs.20,000/- per meeting to its Non-Executive Independent Directors and Non-executive directors who are not forming part of promoter/promoter group for attending the meetings of Board and Committees.
Remuneration of the executive directors consists of a salary and other benefits. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee makes annual appraisal of the performance of the Executive Directors based on a detailed performance evaluation, and recommends the compensation payable to them, within the parameters approved by the shareholders, to the Board for their approval.
20. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Terli Venkata Shivaji (DIN: 7159540) and Ms. Ms.Navneethakrishnan Saraladevi (DIN: 07941812), Directors of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has recommended their re-appointment. Details of the Directors retiring by rotation and seeking re-appointment have been furnished in the explanatory statement to the notice of the ensuing AGM.
The following are the changes in the Board of Directors/KMPs of the Company during the year under review:
Name
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DIN/PAN
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Particulars
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Effective Date/ Appointment/ Resignation
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Mr.Achaya Kumarasamy
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8308421
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Resigned
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20/06/22
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Mr.Terli Venkata Shivaji
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7159540
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Appointed as Additional/Whole- time Director
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01/07/22
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|
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Regularisation of the appointment
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30/09/22
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|
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Variation of Terms of Appointment
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12/12/22
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Mr.Lenin Krishnamoorthy Balamanikandan
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7941696
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Change of Designation as Chairman & Managing Director
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01/10/22
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|
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Re-appointed as Chairman & Managing Director
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12/12/22
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Ms.Navaneethakrishnan .Saraladevi
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7941812
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Appointed as Whole-Time Director and CFO
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12/12/22
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Mr. Rajinikanth
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3552481
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Appointed as Non-executive Independent Director
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12/12/22
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Mr. Tom Antony
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1413738
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Appointed as Non-executive Independent Director
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12/12/22
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Mr. Vengarai Seshadri Sowrirajan
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434044
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Appointed as Non-executive Independent Director
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12/12/22
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Mr.Achaya Kumarasamy
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8308421
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Appointed as Non-executive Non¬ Independent Director
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12/12/22
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Ms.Diya Venkatesan
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ANPPV6620F
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Appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer & KMP
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06/01/23
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The Board of Directors of the company are of the opinion that all the Independent Directors of the company appointed / re-appointed during the year possess impeccable integrity, relevant expertise and experience required to best serve the interests of the company
21. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
A. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
During the year under review, pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, M/s. L. U. Krishnan & Co, Chartered Accountants, (FRN:001527S) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, to hold office from the conclusion of the fifth (05th) AGM held on September 30, 2022 until the conclusion of Tenth (10th) AGM of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2027. The Auditors have also confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
M/s. L. U. Krishnan & Co, Chartered Accountants, have submitted their Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the FY 2022-23, which forms part of the Annual Report 2022- 23. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in the Audit Reports issued by them which call for any explanation/comment from the Board of Directors.
B. COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the company for the period under review.
C. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
For the financial year 2022-23, the company does not come under the categories of companies which require mandatory secretarial audit. Accordingly, no secretarial audit report attached with this Report. However, for the financial year 2023-24, as the company falls under the categories of companies which need to undergo secretarial audit, the Board has appointed M/s. Rabi Narayan & Associates, Company Secretaries (unique Identification No.S2000TN667800), as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2023-24. They have confirmed that they are eligible for the said appointment.
22. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company has put in place an effective internal control system to synchronise its business processes, operations, financial reporting, fraud control, and compliance with
extant regulatory guidelines and compliance parameters. The Company ensures that a standard and effective internal control framework operates throughout the organisation, providing assurance about the safekeeping of the assets and the execution of transactions as per the authorisation in compliance with the internal control policies of the Company.
The internal control system is supplemented by extensive internal audits, regular reviews by the management, and guidelines that ensure the reliability of financial and all other records. The management periodically reviews the framework, efficacy, and operating effectiveness of the Internal Financial Controls of the Company.
The Internal Audit reports are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee. The Company has, in material respects, adequate internal financial control over financial reporting, and such controls are operating effectively. Internal Audits are carried out to review the adequacy of the internal control systems and compliance with policies and procedures. Internal Audit areas are planned based on inherent risk assessment, risk score, and other factors such as probability, impact, significance, and strength of the control environment. Its adequacy was assessed, and the operating effectiveness was also tested.
23. COMPLIANCE TO THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, AND REDRESSAL) RULES, 2013.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has a mechanism in place for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. The Company is committed to provide equal opportunities without regard to their race, caste, sex, religion, color, nationality, disability, etc. All employees are treated with dignity with a view to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment whether physical, verbal or psychological. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered.
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment at workplace. During the year under review, Company has not received any complaints
on sexual harassment and hence there are no complaints pending as on the end of the Financial Year 2022-23 on sexual harassment
24. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERNS STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
The Company has not received any significant or material orders passed by any regulatory authority, court or tribunal which shall impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
25. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), is presented in a separate section, forming part of the Annual Report.
26. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors or Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any frauds to the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under section 143(12) of the Act, including rules made there under.
27. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
There was no obligation for the company to spent any amount towards CSR during the financial year 2022-23 as the criteria prescribed Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of mandatory CSR spent was not applicable to the company. Accordingly, separate disclosure in terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, has not been provided in the annual report on Corporate Social Responsibility activities of the Company. However, considering that during the financial year 2022-23, the profit of the company has surpassed the threshold of Rs.5 crores prescribed for mandatory CSR expenditure, the company has formed a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee ("CSR Committee") in compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder to oversee the CSR activities and adopted a CSR policy as part of implementing CSR activities during the financial year 2023-24.
28. RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) & 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has constituted the Risk Management Committee and laid down a framework to inform the Board about the particulars of Risks Identification, Assessment and Minimization Procedures. In the opinion of the Board, there is no such risk, which may threaten the existence of the Company.
During the year, such controls were tested and no material discrepancy or weakness in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting was observed.
29. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure II to this Report.
30. POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has framed a policy for the selection and appointment of Directors and Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration. The Company's policy relating to the Directors appointment, payment of remuneration and discharge of their duties is available on the website of the Company at https:// Krishcastrapping.com.
31. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Employee relations continued to be cordial during the year under review. The Company continued its thrust on Human Resources Development
Disclosures required under the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, containing, inter-alia, the ratio of remuneration of Directors to median remuneration of employees, percentage increase in the median remuneration, are annexed to this Report as Annexure-III.
A statement containing the particulars of the top ten employees and the employees drawing remuneration in
excess of limits prescribed under Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rules 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is an annexure forming part of this Report. In terms of the proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid annexure. The said statement is kept open for inspection during working hours at the Registered Office of the Company. Any member who is interested in obtaining these, may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
32. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE
Your Company does not have any Holding, Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company as on March 31, 2023. During the Financial Year under review, there are no companies which has become or ceased to be Subsidiary, Joint Venture/ Associate Companies.
However, as part of the expansion of the business of the company to overseas market, your company has incorporated a subsidiary viz Krishca Total Packaging Solutions FZCO on August 30, 2023 in UAE. The Company is yet to start its operations.
33. RECEIPT OF REMUNERATION OR COMMISSION BY THE MANAGING / WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR FROM ITS HOLDING OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company does not have any Holding or Subsidiaries Company as on 31st March 2023. Hence reporting under this clause is not required to be provided
34. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR):
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2023.
35. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME platform (NSE-emerge) of NSE Limited. Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 the compliance with the Corporate Governance provision as specified in Regulation 17 to 27 and clause (b) to (i) of sub regulations (2) of regulation 46 and par as C, D and E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 shall not apply. The Company voluntarily
adopted various practices of governance conforming to highest ethical and responsible standards of business and is committed to focus on long term value creation for its shareholders. The Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company is included as part of this Report.
36. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on March 31, 2023, the company has five Board level committees:
A) Audit Committee
B) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
C) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
D) Risk Management Committee
The composition of various Committees of the Board of Directors is available on the website of the Company. The Board is responsible for constituting, assigning, co-opting and fixing the terms of reference of various committees. Details on the role and composition of these committees, including the number of meetings held during the financial year and the related attendance are provided below.
A. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee was constituted at the Board meeting held on December 31,2022 pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company held 01 (one) Audit Committee meeting on December 31, 2022 .
The composition of the Committee as on March 31, 2023 and the details of meetings attended by its members during the financial year 2022-23 are given below:
No. of No. of
S Designa-
Director Meeting Meeting
No tion
Entitled Attended
1 Mr.Rajinikanth E S Chairman 1 1
(DIN:03552481)
2 Tom Antony Member 1 1
(DIN:01413738)
3 V.S.Sowrirajan Member 1 1
(DIN:00434044)
All recommendations of Audit Committee during the year under review were accepted by the Board of Directors. The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The role and terms of reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements
mandated under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of the Company at https://krishcastrapping.com
B. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was constituted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on December 31,2022. During the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company held 01 (One) Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting on December 31, 2022
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The role and terms of reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements mandated under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of the Company at https://krishcastrapping.com.
D. RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Risk Management Committee has been formed by the Board of Directors, at the meeting held on December 31, 2022. During the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company held 01 (One) Risk Management Committee meetings, viz December 31, 2022.
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The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The role and terms of reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements mandated under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of the Company at https://krishcastrapping.com.
C. STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee has been formed by the Board of Directors, at the meeting held on December 31, 2022. During the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company held 01 (One) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee meeting on December 31, 2022.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
37. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence laid down under Section 149(6) read with Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations and that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. The board of directors have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the independent directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same and is of the opinion that they fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and the Listing Regulations and that they are independent of the management.
38. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have been updated with their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company by specifying them in their appointment letter along
with necessary documents, reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarise with the Company's procedures and practices. The Company endeavors, through presentations at regular intervals to familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations and functioning of the Company.
The details of such familiarization programmes for Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://krishcastrapping. com.
39. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors have been disclosed on the website of the Company https://krishcastrapping.com.
40. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Independent Directors of the Company met separately on March 24, 2023 without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of Management. In accordance with the provisions under Section 149 and Schedule-IV of the Act, following matters were, inter alia, reviewed and discussed in the meeting:
i) Performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole;
ii) Performance of the Chairman of the Company taking into consideration the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors;
iii) Assessment of the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties
All the Independent Directors were present at the meeting.
41. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS INCLUDING INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in consultation with its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulated a framework containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its Committees and individual directors, including Independent Directors. The framework is monitored, reviewed and updated by the Board, in consultation with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, based on need and new compliance requirements.
42. VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and accordingly framed a Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of the Board and its Power) Rules 2014. The policy enables directors, employees and business associates to report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Company's code of conduct, leak or suspected leak of unpublished price sensitive information without fear of reprisal for appropriate action. Under the vigil mechanism, all directors, employees, business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee. The whistle blower policy can be accessed at https://krishcastrapping. com.
43. CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER-TRADING
Post listing of equity shares of the company, in accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company has in place the following:-
a) Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).
b) Policy for determination of"legitimate purposes" forms part of this Code.
c) Policy and procedures for inquiry in case of leak of UPSI/ suspected leak of UPSI
All compliances relating to Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading which includes maintenance of structural digital data base (SDD) are being managed through a software installed by the Company in-house including maintenance structural digital data base (SDD). This code lays down guidelines advising the designated employees and other connected persons, on procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made by them while dealing with the shares of the company, and while handling any unpublished price sensitive information.
44. CODE OF CONDUCT
Commitment to ethical professional conduct is a must for every employee including Board members and senior management personnel of the company. The duties of Directors including duties as an Independent Director as laid down in the Act also forms part of the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is available on the website of the Company https://krishcastrapping.com. All Board members and senior management personnel affirm compliance with the Code of Conduct annually.
45. POLICIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company is committed to a good corporate governance and has consistently maintained its organizational culture as a remarkable confluence of high standards of professionalism and building shareholder equity with principles of fairness, integrity and ethics. The Board of Directors of the Company have from time to time framed and approved various Policies as required by the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder and the Listing Regulations. These Policies and Codes are reviewed by the Board and are updated, if required. The aforesaid policies can be accessed at https://krishcastrapping.com.
46. REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT (RTA)
During the year as part of listing of its shares on the Stock Exchange, the Company appointed Purva Share Registry (India) Private Limited as its RTA. Details of the RTA are given below
Purva Share Registry (India) Private Limited CIN: U67120MH1993PTC074079 No 9, Shiv Shakti Industrial Estate Mumbai - 400011, Maharashtra, India
47. LISTING
The equity shares of the Company are listed at the EMERGE Platform on NSE under Stock Code- KRISHCA with effect from May 26, 2023.
48. DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
During the year under review, the Company has entered into tripartite agreements for dematerialization of equity shares with the Purva Share Registry (I) Private Limited, National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. As on March 31, 2023, the shares of the Company held in demat form represents 100% of the total issued and paid-up capital of the Company.
The Company ISIN No. is INE0NR701018.
49. POSTAL BALLOT
During the year under review, no resolution was passed through postal ballot.
50. SCORES
SEBI processes investor complaints in a centralized web-based complaints redressal system i.e. SCORES. Through
this system a shareholder can lodge complaint against a company for his grievance. The company uploads the action taken on the complaint which can be viewed by the shareholder. The company and shareholder can seek and provide clarifications online through SEBI.
51. RECONCILIATION OF SHARE CAPITAL AUDIT
Post listing of company's shares, pursuant to Regulation 76 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories Participants) Regulations, 2018 [erstwhile SEBI circular No. D&CC /FIT TC/CIR-16/2002 dated December 31,2002 read with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories Participants) Regulations, 1996], a Company Secretary in Practice carries out audit of Reconciliation of Share Capital on quarterly basis to reconcile the total admitted equity share capital with the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and the total issued and listed equity share capital. The audit report confirms that the total issued/paid-up capital is in agreement with the total number of shares in physical form and the total number of dematerialized shares held with NSDL and CDSL. The said report, duly signed by practicing company secretary is submitted to stock exchanges where the securities of the company are listed within 30 days of the end of each quarter and this Report is also placed before the Board of Directors of the company
52. CREDIT RATING
There were no instances during the year which requires the company to obtain credit rating from any credit rating agencies.
53. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
The Company has not made any application or no proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the Financial Year and hence not being commented upon.
54. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF.
During the Financial Year under review, there has been no incident of one time settlement for loan taken from the banks of financial institutions and hence not being commented upon
55. GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keeping in line with the Green Initiative and going beyond it to create new green initiations, an electronic copy of the Notice of the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Company along with a copy of the Annual Report is being sent to all Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depository Participant(s) and will is also available at the Company's website at https:// krishcastrapping.com.
56. INVESTOR GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
During the period since listing of shares of the company to the date of this report, there were no complaints received from the investors. The designated email id for Investor complaint is cs@krishcastrapping.com.
57. COMPLIANCE OFFICER DETAILS AND ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Ms. Diya Venkatesan,
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Registered office :Building 1B, LOGOS
Mappedu Logistics Park Satharai Village, Thiruvallur-631203,
Tamilnadu, India,
Contact No. 91 90945 75375;
E-mail: cs@krishcastrapping.com
58. BUSINESS LOCATIONS
As on March 31,2023, the company has its place of business (Factory Unit) in the following location;
THIRUVALLUR, Building 1B, LOGOS Mappedu
TAMILNADU Logistics Park, Satharai Village,
Thiruvallur-631203, Tamilnadu, India,
59. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the government and regulatory authorities, stock exchange, financial institutions, banks, business associates, customers, vendors, members, for their co-operation and support and looks forward to their continued support in future. The Board of Directors wish to place on record its deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by all the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board For KRISHCA STRAPPING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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LENIN KRISHNAMOORTHY BALAMANIKANDAN
Chairman & Managing Director
DIN: 07941696
Date: 04/09/2023
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