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Year End :2023-03 

The Board of Directors are delighted to present the 41st Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company along with the summary of financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2023.

In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), this Board's Report is prepared based on standalone financial statements and also present the key highlights of performance of Subsidiary Companies and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company during the year under review.

The financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2023 is summarised hereunder:

Particulars

F.Y. 2022-23 (' In ’000)

F.Y. 2021-22 (' In ’000)

Profit/(Loss) before interest, depreciation & tax

1,75,865.90

3,26,068.56

Less: Interest

(50,370.40)

(58,903.32)

Profit/(Loss) after interest, before depreciation & tax

1,25,495.50

2,67,165.23

Less: Depreciation

(20,567.83)

(21,312.89)

Profit/(Loss) before tax

1,04,927.67

2,45,852.35

Less: Provision for taxation

(17,900.26)

(52,500.00)

Deferred Tax Liability /(Asset)

(296.77)

(4,507.61)

Taxes for earlier years

(2,523.00)

17,007.67

Profit/(Loss) after Tax

84,207.65

2,05,852.40

Less: Interim / Final Dividend

0

0

Tax on Interim / Final Dividend

0

0

Profit/(Loss) for the year

84,207.65

2,05,852.40

Other comprehensive income

130.70

1,027.47

Ind AS 116 adjustments

0

9,398.70

Add: Balance brought forward

5,25,561.16

3,09,282.59

Less: Transfer to general reserve

0

0

Profit/(Loss) carried forward to Balance Sheet

6,09,883.42

5,25,561.16

Key Financial Ratios:

Particulars

F.Y. 2022-23

F.Y. 2021-22

Debt Equity Ratio (Total Debt/ Total Equity)

0.33

0.32

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (see note 1)

EBITDA/ (Interest expenses Principal repayments of long term borrowings due within 12 months from the balance sheet date)

5.56

4.00

Current Ratio (see note 2)

(Total Current Assets/ Total Current Liabilities)

4.98

6.75

Trade receivables turnover ratio (see note 3) (Sale of services/ closing trade receivables)

1.25

3.31

Trade payables turnover

(Total expenses less depreciation/ closing trade payables)

9.08

11.75

Net Profit/ (Loss) Margin (%)(see note 4) (Profit/(Loss) after Tax/ Revenue from operations)

1.13

0.43

Return on Equity Ratio [%] (see note 5) (Profit / (Loss) after Tax/ Total equity)

0.05

0.12

Return on Capital Employed Ratio [%] (see note 6)

(Earnings before Interest & Taxes (EBIT)/ Total Capital Employed)

0.07

0.14

Net Capital Turnover Ratio

(Total revenue from operations/ (Total current asset- Derivative financial asset) - (Total Current Liability - Short term borrowings)

0.20

0.53

Note 2- Due to increase in current assets and decrease in current liabilities during financial year 2022-23.

Note 3- Due to decrease in sales during financial year 2022-23.

Note 4- Due to decrease in net profit during financial year 2022-23.

Note 5- Due to decrease in net profit during financial year 2022-23.

Note 6- Due to decrease in net profit during financial year 2022-23.

The calculation for above ratios (including restatement of prior year ratios, wherever necessary) is in accordance with formula prescribed by Guidance note on Schedule III issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Overview of Company’s Financial performance

Standalone Revenue from Operations for the year was ?1987.40 lakhs as compared to ?4834.29 lakhs in financial year 2021-22.

Standalone total income, comprising Revenue from Operations and Other Income, for the year was ?3372.09 lakhs as compared to ?6285.50 lakhs in financial year 2021-22.

Standalone Profit before tax for the year was ?1049.28 lakhs as compared to ?2458.52 lakhs in financial year 2021-22 and Standalone Profit after tax for the year was ?842.08 lakhs as compared to ?2058.52 lakhs in financial year 2021-22.

Consolidated Revenue from Operations for the year was ?16317.85 lakhs, 23.87% higher as compared to ?13173.27 lakhs in financial year 2021-22.

Consolidated total income, comprising Revenue from Operations and Other Income, for the year was ?17425.61 lakhs, 13.72% higher as compared to ?15323.07 lakhs in financial year 2021-22.

Consolidated Profit before tax was ?1013.17 lakhs in the financial year 2021-22 as compared to loss of ?1738.26 Lakhs in the current financial year. Consolidated Profit after tax was ?622.02 lakhs in the financial year 2021-22 as compared to loss of ?1875.37 lakhs in the current financial year.

Consolidated Financial Statements

The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2023, prepared in accordance with the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act, forms part of this Annual Report.

Dividend

In order to conserve the resources for future growth of the Company, Company have not declared any dividend for the year under review.

Transfer to Reserves

Your Company does not propose to transfer any amount to General Reserves.

Share Capital

The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2023 is '11,29,26,000.

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

The Company has not issued any bonus shares during the year under review.

d) Employee Stock Option

The Company has not provided any stock option scheme to the employees during the year under review.

e) Rights Issue of Equity Shares

The Company has not issued any shares on right basis during the year under review.

f) Equity Shares with differential rights

The Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise during the year under review.

Changes in the nature of business

During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of business carried on by the Company.

Material changes and commitments

Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company's financial position, have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Your Company started production of the daily soap “Jaanaki” which shall be telecast on Doordarshan. Production for another film to be released on the OTT platform of Zee, has also started. Production of the Marathi feature film ‘Tu Mi Ani Amaira', shot in London, is now complete and ready for release.

Subsidiary Companies

As on 31st March, 2023 the Company has seven subsidiary Companies namely, Whistling Woods International Limited, Connect.1 Limited, Mukta Telemedia Limited, Mukta Creative Ventures Limited (formerly known as Coruscant Tec Limited), Mukta A2 Cinemas Limited, Mukta A2 Multiplex W.L.L, Bahrain and Mukta V N Films Limited*.

Mukta V N Films Limited is a subsidiary of the Company as per Companies Act, 2013, whereas it is considered as a Joint Venture Company in terms of Ind AS in the consolidated financials of the Company.

Whistling Woods International Limited and Mukta A2 Cinemas Limited are material subsidiaries of the Company within the meaning of Regulation 16(1)(c) of SEBI Listing Regulations.

Whistling Woods International Limited (“WWI”) which is recognised as India's premier Film Communication & Creative Arts Institute, is now innovating in the areas of Immersive Content like Virtual Reality, Virtual Production and its associated elements like Photogrammetry, Volumetric Capture, Motion Capture & Camera Tracking. Further, it has become India's first institution to introduce Virtual Production into the filmmaking curriculum at both the Graduate & Post-graduate levels. It has also entered into an MOU with the India Blockchain Alliance to set up a Centre of Excellence to work on Blockchain for the Media & Entertainment Industry.

WWI, had won the bid to run the Film, Acting & Media specialisation in Delhi School, Board's Schools of Specialised Excellence - an initiative of the Delhi School Board to integrate multidisciplinary education into high school education which mandate that a sizeable duration of their curriculum and mainstream time-table be reserved for subjects historically considered as ‘extra-curricular'. The first academic year is complete and the feedback from the board, students and parents has been excellent.

Mukta A2 Cinemas Limited (“MA2”) continued to open new properties and expand existing properties, while also setting in motion, the shutting down of unprofitable ones. During the year, MA2 launched 8 new screens in Ahmedabad. With this addition, the screen count of MA2 goes to 62 screens in 24 locations apart from 14 screens under its JV with Asian Cinemas. It has since opened a 3 screen property at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, taking its count to 65 screens across 25 locations. The business still shows some evidence of the severe conditions of the last two years, though the environment is constantly improving and indications are of a healthier next financial year.

Mukta A2 Multiplex W.L.L along with it's existing 6 screens in Bahrain, the Company has started management of 10 screens property in Dana Mall taking its count to 16 screens. Further, it has entered into an agreement to manage a chain of multiplexes in Saudi Arabia. While the Dana Mall property is already contributing revenue, the Saudi Arabia properties too shall contribute revenue from the next financial year.

Another subsidiary of the Company, Connect.1 Limited monetises content on digital platforms.

Mukta Telemedia Limited is another subsidiary of the Company. The main objects of the Company are to take up production of TV-serials, management of event shows and entertainment software.

One of the subsidiaries of the Company, Mukta Creative Ventures Limited (formerly known as Coruscant Tec Limited) is

a mobile based solutions Company with a focus on content, applications and commerce, having office in Mumbai.

The programming business of Mukta V N Films Limited is now performing steadily. As the exhibition sector returns to pre-covid levels of business, its health also continues to improve.

During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of its subsidiary companies. Further, pursuant to provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is attached as Annexure-A to this Report.

In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related information of the Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company.

Corporate Governance

? Your Company has been practicing the principles of good Corporate Governance over the years and it is a continuous and ongoing process. A detailed Report on Corporate Governance practices followed by our Company in terms of the

SEBI Listing Regulations, is attached as Annexure-B together with a Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance are provided separately in this Annual Report as Annexure-I.

Meetings of the Board of Directors

Regular meetings of the Board and its Committees are held to discuss and decide on various business policies, strategies, financial matters and other businesses.

Board of Directors met 4 times during the financial year 2022-23. The intervening gap between two Board Meetings did not exceed 120 days. The details of the meetings and the attendance of the Directors are mentioned in the Report on Corporate Governance which forms part of the Annual Report.

Committees of the Board

In compliance with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has constituted various Board Committees including Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Details of scope, constitution, terms of reference, number of meetings held during the year under review along with attendance of Committee Members therein forms part of the Corporate Governance Report which is an integral part of the Annual Report.

Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy

Over the years, the Company has established a reputation for doing business with integrity and maintained zero tolerance towards any form of unethical behavior.

Your Company has formulated a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy intending to provide a mechanism for employees to report violations. The Policy also lays down the procedures to be followed to report violations, conducting investigations and taking disciplinary actions. It also provides assurances and guidelines on confidentiality of the reporting process and protection from reprisal to complainants. No personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Audit Committee oversees the functioning of this policy. Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle-blower through several channels to report actual or suspected frauds and violation of the Company's Code of Conduct.

Extract of Annual Return

As required under Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return for the financial year 2022-23, is placed on the Company's website and can be accessed at http://www.muktaarts.com /Aboutus/annual-returns.php.

AUDIT AND AUDITORS

Statutory Auditors

M/s. Uttam Abuwala Ghosh & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (Firm Registration No. 111184W), were reappointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 39th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held on 23rd September, 2021 until the conclusion of 43rd AGM to be held in the year 2025.

The Company's explanation to the Auditors' observation in their Report have been detailed in the notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2023 which forms part of the Annual Report.

Apart from as mentioned above, the Auditors' Report for the financial year 2022-23 does not contain any adverse reservation, qualification, remark or disclaimer, on the financial statements of the Company. Auditors' Report is self-explanatory and therefore, does not require further comments and explanation. The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of the Company forms part of this Annual Report.

Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204(1) of the Act read with rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. K. C. Nevatia & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai (FCS: 3963 and COP No.: 2348) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2022-23.

The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company issued by Secretarial Auditor in Form No. MR-3 for the year ended 31st March, 2023 is attached as Annexure-C to this Report.

Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2022-23 does not contain any adverse reservation, qualification, remark or disclaimer. Secretarial Audit Report is self-explanatory and therefore, does not require any further comments and explanation.

Secretarial Audit Report of Unlisted Material Subsidiaries

Secretarial Audit Report of Whistling Woods International Limited and Mukta A2 Cinemas Limited, Unlisted Material Subsidiaries of the Company issued by M/s. AAS & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai (FCS: 8612 and COP No. 17264), in Form No. MR-3 for the financial year 2022-23 is annexed as Annexure-D to this Report.

The said Reports does not contain any adverse reservation, qualification, remark or disclaimer.

Internal Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, the Company has appointed M/s. Garg Devendra & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (Firm Registration No. 130993W) to conduct the internal audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23.

Reporting of frauds by Auditors

During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors and Internal Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee of the Board, under Section 143(12) of the Act.

Cost Audit

The Company is not engaged in the production of goods or providing services as prescribed by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Act and rule 3 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. Hence maintenance of cost records by the Company is not required.

Compliance of Secretarial Standards

The Company has complied with the 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.

Declaration by Independent Directors

The Company's Independent Directors have submitted requisite declarations confirming that they continue to meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV of the Act and the Company's Code of Conduct. The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company hold the highest standards of integrity and possess requisite expertise, proficiency and experience required to fulfil their duties as Independent Directors.

Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments by the Company

Details as required under Section 186 of the Act, are given in notes to Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.

Particulars of Contracts or arrangements made with related party(ies)

All Related Party Transactions (“RPTs”) entered during the year were in the Ordinary Course of Business and at Arm's Length basis. Company has not entered into any Material RPTs, which exceeds the materiality threshold as per the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of RPTs as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.

The Company has developed RPTs framework through Standard Operating Procedures for the purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions.

All RPTs are placed before the Audit Committee and also before the Board for approval. The Policy on RPTs as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company. The web link of the same has been provided in the Corporate Governance Report. None of the Directors vis-a-vis the Company had any pecuniary relationship or transactions.

Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption

(a) Energy Conservation measures taken by the Company

The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, relating to conservation of energy do not apply to the Company. However, significant measures are taken to reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient computers and by purchasing energy efficient equipment. We purchase computers, laptops, air conditioners etc. that meet environmental standards, higher star rating wherever possible.

(b) Technology Absorption

The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, relating to technology absorption do not apply to the Company. The Company's research and development initiative mainly consists of ideation of new subjects for our content production business, The expenses incurred on such initiatives are not practically quantifiable. The Company is an integrated player in the entertainment industry and our business is such that there is limited scope for new technology absorption, adaptation and innovation.

However, the Company is proposing to install Solar panels. Solar power is pollution-free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after installation. Reduced dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels also resulting in reduced utility bills.

Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo

Particulars regarding Foreign Exchange required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in the notes forming part of accounts which forms part of the Annual Report.

Risk Management

The Company has in place Risk Management Policy, pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Act. The risk management framework enables identification and evaluation of business risks and opportunities, seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on business objectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantage. Major risks identified by the business and functions are systematically addressed through mitigation actions on a periodic basis.

Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”)

In compliance with Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amended, the Company has set up CSR Committee and statutory disclosures with respect to the CSR Committee and an Annual Report on CSR Activities forms part of this Report as Annexure-E. The CSR Policy recommended by the CSR Committee and as approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company at www.muktaarts.com.

Details of meetings and attendance of the Members at such Meetings are mentioned in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of the Annual Report.

Board Evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Act, a structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration of various aspects of the Board's functioning, composition of the Board and its Committees, culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.

The evaluation of all the Directors and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Director was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Board of Directors expresses their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

The Board noted the key improvement areas emerging from this exercise and action plans to address the same.

Directors and Key Managerial Personnel who were appointed or have resigned during the year

Appointment

Mr. Kapil Bagla (DIN:00387814) was appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Director of the Company at the Board Meeting of the Company held on 9th August, 2022, as recommended by Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which was subsequently approved by the Members at the AGM held on 27th September, 2022 for a term of 5 years, not liable to retire by rotation.

In terms of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Rahul Puri (DIN:01925045), Managing Director of the Company, being liable to retire by rotation, was re-appointed by the Members at the AGM held on 27th September, 2022.

Ms. Hemal N. Pankhania (ACS:31426) was appointed w.e.f. 22nd August, 2022 as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at the Board Meeting of the Company held on 9th August, 2022 on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Cessation

Mr. Manmohan Shetty (DIN:00013961), has resigned as an Independent, Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 5th July, 2022 due to pre occupancy and other commitments. Mr. Manmohan Shetty has confirmed that there was no other material reason other than those provided by him.

The Board has placed on record its appreciation of the leadership provided by Mr. Manmohan Shetty during his tenure.

Ms. Monika Shah (FCS:7964) has resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 25th May, 2022.

The Board has placed on record its appreciation for the services provided by Ms. Monika Shah during her tenure.

Key Managerial Personnel

The Company has following Key Managerial Personnel:

Sr. No.

Name

Designation

1.

Mr. Subhash Ghai

Chairman, Executive Director

2.

Mr. Rahul Puri

Managing Director

3.

Mr. Prabuddha Dasgupta

Chief Financial Officer

4.

Ms. Hemal N. Pankhania

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (w.e.f. 22nd August, 2022)

Deposits

No public deposits have been accepted or renewed by the Company during the year under review pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 and 74 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act or the details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the Act is not applicable to the Company.

Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts

There are no significant and material order passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

Internal Financial control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has a proper and adequate system of internal controls. These controls ensure transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly and assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorised use or disposition. In addition, there are operational controls and fraud risk controls, covering the entire spectrum of internal financial controls within the meaning of the Act.

The internal audit is entrusted to M/s. Garg Devendra & Associates, a reputed firm of Chartered Accountants. The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry.

Based on the report of Internal Auditors, departmental heads undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and the necessary corrective actions are presented to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financial control systems and suggests improvements to strengthen the same.

The Audit Committee and the Board are of the opinion that the Company has sound Internal Financial Control commensurate with the nature and size of its business operations and operating effectively and no material weaknesses exist during the financial year 2022-23.

Human Resources

Human Resource is considered as one of the most critical resources in the business which can be continuously smoothened to maximise the effectiveness of the Organisation. Human Resources build the Enterprise and the sense of belonging would inculcate the spirit of dedication and loyalty amongst them towards strengthening the Company's Polices and Systems. All personnel continue to have healthy, cordial and harmonious approach thereby enhancing the contributory value of the Company.

Further, statutory disclosures w.r.t. Human Resources are as under:

i) Your Company has in place Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policy in accordance with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The essence of the policy is communicated to all employees of the group companies as well at regular intervals through assimilation and awareness programs.

ii) Aligning with the guidelines prescribed under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Company has constituted Complaints Committee and the composition of the said Committee is as under:

Ms. Saumya Dixit, Chairperson

Group Head - Human Resource

Mr. Prabuddha Das Gupta

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Ravi Gupta

Advisor

Mr. Prem Taparia

Sr. Manager - Finance & Accounts

Ms. Pratima Jamwal

External Member

During the year under review, no complaints were reported to the Board. Your company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

iii) Information under Section 197 of the Act, read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014

a. The ratio of remuneration of the Directors to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year:

The median remuneration of employees of the Company during the financial year 2022-23 was '1,95,968.

The ratio of remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year 2022-23 is mentioned below:

Name of the Director

Designation

Ratio

Mr. Subhash Ghai

Chairman, Executive Director

27.12

Mr. Rahul Puri

Managing Director

16.74

b.

The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in the financial year:

Name

Designation

% increase*

Mr. Subhash Ghai

Chairman, Executive Director

33.04

Mr. Rahul Puri

Managing Director

33.17

Mr. Prabuddha Dasgupta

Chief Financial Officer

26.04

Ms. Hemal N. Pankhania

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (w.e.f. 22nd August, 2022)

N.A.

Ms. Monika Shah

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (upto 25th May, 2022)

N.A.

*Note: Due to the Covid-19 impact, the employees of the Company were paid 50-75% of their actual CTC for the financial year 2021-22. During the financial year 2022-23, salary of the employees has been restored to the actuals, accordingly % increase in the remuneration mentioned above is appearing on higher side as compared to previous year.

c. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year

There was an increase of 11.34% in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year 2022-23.

d. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on 31st March, 2023: 59

e. Average percentage increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentage increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out, if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration:

Average percentage increase made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the financial year 2022-23 was 23.17% whereas the increase in managerial remuneration for the financial year 2022-23 was 31.09%.

Note: There has been no increment in managerial remuneration of Company Secretary, due to her resignation during the year 2022-23. Accordingly, while calculating average percentage increase made in the managerial personnel, the remuneration paid to Company Secretaries is not considered.

f. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company:

The Company hereby affirms that the remuneration paid is as per the remuneration policy of the Company. Particulars of Employees

Information as per Rule 5(2) of Chapter XIII, Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:

Top Ten Employees in terms of remuneration drawn during the year:

Sr.

No.

Name of the Employee

Designation

Nature of Employment (Permanent/ contractual)

Qualification

Experience

Date of

Commencement of Employment

Age

Last Employment Held

Remuneration (?)

1.

Mr. Subhash Ghai

Chairman, Executive Director

Permanent

B.com and Diploma in Cinema from Film & Television Institute of India

56

09.07.1982

80

Mukta Arts Since inception

53,15,000

2.

Mr. Siraj Farooqui

Chief Operating Officer - Production & Studio

Permanent

Inter Arts

47

01.11.2015

69

Mukta Arts Since inception

36,39,676

3.

Mr. Rahul Puri

Managing Director

Permanent

Graduate from Kings College, London and Bsc - Business Management

24

01.04.2004

45

Nimbus Communications Limited

32,80,880

4.

Mr. Prabuddha Dasgupta

Chief Financial Officer

Permanent

Chartered Accountant

31

07.07.2014

57

Neo Sports Broadcast Private Limited

32,19,332

5.

Mr. Prem Taparia

General Manager-Finance & Accounts

Permanent

Chartered Accountant

19

25.07.2007

43

Simplex Mills Company Limited

26,86,688

6.

Mr. Sanjay Ghai

Chief Operating Officer

Permanent

Graduate

40

09.01.2008

57

Mukta Shakti Combine

21,31,500

7.

Mr. Sameer Farooqui

Sr. Manager

Permanent

Bachelor of Commerce

31

17.09.1997

52

Cinerad Communication

10,82,992

8.

Mr. Seemant Raj

Web Programmer

Permanent

Diploma in Advance Computing

16

15.09.2007

46

Mukta Arts Limited

10,45,032

9.

Ms. Hemal N. Pankhania

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

Permanent

Company Secretary and Bachelor in Laws

12

22.08.2022

36

Gigaplex Estate Private Limited (Raheja Group Company)

8,54,329

10.

Mr. Kartik Ghai

Accounts Executive

Permanent

Bachelor of Computer Application

10

11.02.2013

31

Mukta Arts Limited

7,29,913

Proceedings under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

There are no proceedings, either filed by the Company or filed against the Company, pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, before National Company Law Tribunal or other courts during the financial year 2022-23.

Disclosure regarding exercise of voting rights by employees under Section 67(3)(c) of the Act

Disclosure under Section 67(3)(c) of the Act read with rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, with respect to voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company is not applicable as there are no instance of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company.

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Pursuant to Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations, top 1000 listed entities based on market capitalization are required to furnish Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (“BRSR”). However, as the Company does not fall under the list of top 1000 Companies based on market capitalization, the requirement of furnishing BRSR is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2022-23.

Management Discussion and Analysis Report

Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.

Health, Safety and Environment

As a responsible corporate citizen, your Company lays considerable emphasis on health, safety aspects of its human capital, operations and overall working conditions. Thus, being constantly aware of its obligation towards maintaining and improving the environment, all possible steps are being taken to meet the toughest environmental standards on pollution, effluents, etc. across various spheres of its business activities.

Director’s Responsibility Statement

Your Directors would like to assure that the Financial Statements for the year under review, confirms in their entirety to the requirements of the Act and guidelines issued by SEBI.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, to the best of their knowledge and based on the information and explanations received from the Company, Directors make the following statements:

i) In the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

ii) The Directors had selected such accounting Policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year under review;

iii) The Directors had 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;

iv) That the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;

v) That the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be following by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;

vi) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

Acknowledgements

Your Directors express their deep sense of gratitude to the Artists, Technicians, Film Distributors, Exhibitors, Bankers, Stakeholders and Business Associates for their co-operation and support and look forward to their continued support in future.

Your Directors also place on record, their appreciation for the contribution, commitment and dedication to your Company's performance by the employees of the Company at all levels.


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