Mar 31, 2024
The Board of Directors of your Company are pleased to present the 36 th (Thirty Sixth) Annual
Report on the business operations and state of affairs of your Company together with the
Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2024.
The Financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2024 is
summarized below:
|
Particulars |
2023-2024 (In Lakhs) |
2022-2023 (In lakhs) |
|
Revenue from Operations |
202.20 |
165.86 |
|
Other Income |
0.13 |
12.13 |
|
Total Income |
202.33 |
177.99 |
|
Total Expense |
294.15 |
173.75 |
|
Profit/ (Loss) before tax |
(91.82) |
4.24 |
|
Tax Expense: |
||
|
Current |
0.00 |
(1.11) |
|
Earlier Year |
0.07 |
(2.41) |
|
Deferred Tax |
(18.00) |
0.00 |
|
Profit/(Loss)after tax |
(73.88) |
0.72 |
|
EPS |
-0.0778 |
0.0008 |
The Company is a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) registered with Reserve Bank of
India (RBI). During the financial year under review, the Company recorded a turnover of ?
202.20 Lakh against ? 165.86 Lakh in the previous year and the Company has incurred loss of
?73.88 Lakh as compared to profit after tax of ? 0.72 Lakh in the previous financial year. The
management of the Company is putting their best efforts to improve the performance of the
Company.
During the year, the Company has performed modestly despite of challenging economic
conditions and other related factors. The Directors are relentlessly striving for betterment of
the business and growth of the Company. They are optimistic about the future and expect
the business to perform well in the forthcoming year.
Under section 45-IC (1) of Reserve Bank of India (''RBI'') Act, 1934, non-banking financial
companies (''NBFCs'') are required to transfer a sum not less than 20% of its net profit every
year to reserve fund before declaration of any dividend. Since the company has incurred the
losses, Accordingly, in the year 2023-24 (the ''Company'' or ''ISF'') has not transferred any sum
to its reserve fund.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the Financial Year
2023-24.
The Board of Directors has decided not to recommend any dividend for the financial year
ending March 31, 2024, due to the Company incurring a loss during this period. The Board
believes that retaining the available funds is in the long-term interest of the Company, as it
will help stabilize our financial position and support future growth efforts.
Being a non-deposit taking Company, your Company has not accepted any deposits within
the meaning of the provisions of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Companies
Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable on the Company. Further, the Company shall not
accept deposits from public without obtaining prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India.
The Company operates as a standalone entity and does not have any subsidiary, associate
and joint venture within the meaning of Section 2(87) and 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Material changes and commitments, if any affecting the financial position of the company
which have occurred in between the end of the financial year of the company to which the
financial statements relate and the date of this report
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company, that have occurred between end of the Financial Year to which the Financial
Statements relate and date of this report.
The Company, being an NBFC registered with the Reserve Bank of India and engaged in the
business of giving loans in ordinary course of its business, is exempt from complying with
the provisions of Section 186 of the Act with respect to loans and guarantees. Accordingly,
the disclosures of the loans given as required under the aforesaid section have not been made
in this Report.
However, the particulars of Loans, Guarantees, and Investments have been disclosed in the
Financial Statements read together with Notes annexed to and forming an integral part of the
Financial Statements which is annexed as Annexure IV.
As per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules framed
thereunder, certain class of companies is required to spend 2% of its average net profits of the
company made during 3 immediately preceding financial years on CSR activities. It also
provides for formation of CSR committee of the Board. The rules prescribe the activities
qualify under CSR and the manner of spending the amount. The company is not covered
under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under for the
financial year under review.
During the year period under review, The Authorized Share Capital of the Company has
been increased from 35,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Five crores only) divided into 35,00,00,000
(Thirty-Five crores only) Equity Shares of INR 1/- each to 60,00,00,000/ - (Rupees Sixty Crores
only) divided into 60,00,00,000/- (Rupees Sixty Crores only) Equity Shares of INR 1/- each.
During the year period under review, no changes occurred in the Paid-up Capital, further as
on March 31, 2024, the Paid-up share capital of the Company is ? 9,50,00,000/- (Rupees Nine
crores Fifty Lakh) divided into 9,50,00,000 (Nine crores Fifty Lakh) Equity Shares of INR 1/-
each.
As per Section 63 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14 of Companies (Share Capital and
Debenture) Rules, 2014, during the period under review, your Company has not issued bonus
shares.
As per Section 43 of Companies Act, 2013 and rule 4 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014, during the period under review, your Company has not issued
equity shares with differential rights.
c) Issue of sweat equity shares
As per Section 54 of Companies Act, 2013 and rule 8 (13) of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI regulations, during the period under review, your
Company has not issued Sweat equity shares.
d) Issue of employee stock options
As per Section 62(1)(b) of Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014, during the period under review, your Company has not issued.
During the Financial year 2022-2023 Company in its board meeting held on August 04, 2023,
approved the ISF ESOP 2023 policy and the shareholders approved the same in 35th Annual
General Meeting held on September 18, 2023.
e) Provision of money by Company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by
trustees for the benefit of employees
As per Section 68 of Companies Act, 2013 and rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014 there are no voting rights exercised directly or indirectly by the
employees in respect of shares held by them.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of Directors, to the best of
their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii. they 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 FY 2023-2024;
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iii. They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. they 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
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and are operating effectively.
The Board of Directors of the Company comprises individuals with extensive global
experience, strong financial acumen, strategic insight, and exemplary leadership qualities.
Their unwavering commitment to the Company''s success is demonstrated through their
active participation and thorough preparation for Board Meetings. The Board conducts a
comprehensive skill assessment to identify the core skills, expertise, and competencies of the
Directors, ensuring the effective functioning of the Company and the continued achievement
of its goals. The Company''s Board includes leaders and visionaries who provide strategic
direction and guidance. As of March 31, 2024, the Board consists of four Directors, including
one Executive Director and three Non-Executive (Independent) Directors, reflecting an
optimal balance.
Mr. Vishal Dang (DIN: 07971525), Whole-Time Director of the Company, will retire by
rotation at the forthcoming 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and, being eligible, offers
himself for re-appointment.
Mr. Vishal Dang has serving as director of the Company since 2020. He possesses extensive
experience and expertise in financial services, corporate strategies, team building, synergy
creation, risk management, corporate finance, leadership development, and technology
initiatives. The Company has significantly benefited from his strategic guidance and expert
knowledge. His detailed profile is included in the Notice of the forthcoming 36th AGM, which
is part of the Annual Report.
The Board of Directors recommends that the Members pass the ordinary resolution for the
re-appointment of Mr. Vishal Dang as a Director retiring by rotation.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act the independent directors have submitted
declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149
(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder. There has been no change in the
circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the Company.
All the Directors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as
Directors in terms of Section 164 of the Act, and are not debarred from holding the office of
Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority. None of the Directors of the
Company are related to each other. Your Company has obtained a certificate from a Company
Secretary in practice confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have
been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of companies
by Securities Exchange Board of India ("SEBI")/Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") or
any such statutory authority. The same forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure III.
The Company has in place a Nomination & Remuneration Committee in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Committee has formulated a policy on Director''s appointment and remuneration
including recommendation of remuneration of the key managerial personnel including
senior management and other employees, composition and the criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and the policy is available
on the website of the Company i.e., https://isflimited.in/policies.php
Performance evaluation at Board and Independent Directors'' Meetings
In line with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made
thereunder read with the relevant provisions of the SEBI Listing regulations, 2015, the Board
of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees
and individual Directors. The performance of the Board of Directors and its Committees were
evaluated on various parameters such as structure, composition, experience, performance of
specific duties and obligations, quality of decision making and overall effectiveness.
The performance of individual Directors was evaluated on parameters, such as meeting
attendance, participation and contribution and independent judgment.
The Board members noted from time to time the suggestions/ inputs of Independent
Directors, Nomination Committee and Audit Committee and also discussed various
initiatives to further improve the Board effectiveness.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors held on 31.03.2024 performance of non¬
independent Directors, performance of the Board as a whole and performance of the
Chairman was evaluated.
Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Kamal Batra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company resigned from the post with
effect from May 27, 2023, Mr. Vijay Gupta, was appointed to perform the duties of a Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from May 27, 2023.
Ms. Renu, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from the post
of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effect from June 20, 2023.
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on June 20, 2023 placed on record its appreciation
of her performance, knowledge, skills and commitment demonstrated by her during her
tenure as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company and appointed Ms.
Manisha Saxena as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with effect from August
04, 2023.
After the closure of financial year, Mr. Niraj Kumar Chatri resigned from the post of Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company with effect from May 22, 2024 and appointed Mr.
Anil Kumar Verma as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company on the recommendation
of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with effect from August 03, 2024.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on business strategies/policies
and review the financial performance of the Company, apart from other statutory matters as
required to be deliberated and approved by the Board. |
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The notice and detailed agenda along with the relevant notes and other material information
are sent in advance separately to each Director and in exceptional cases tabled at the Meeting
with the approval of the Board. The information as specified in Schedule II to the Listing |
Regulations is regularly made available to the Board, whenever applicable, for discussion
and consideration. Video-conferencing facility as per procedure mandated under the Act, is |
also provided to facilitate the Directors participating in the meetings conveniently.
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During the period under review, the Board met Five (05) times during the Financial Year
2023-2024. The Meetings were held as on 27/05/2023, 04/08/2023, 24/08/2023, 28/10/2023
and 20/01/2024. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days.
|
S. No |
Name of the Director |
No of board |
No. of Meetings |
|
1. |
Mr. Vishal Dang |
5 |
5 |
|
2. |
Mr. Hargovind Sachdev |
5 |
5 |
|
3. |
Ms. Gayathri Muttur Nagaraj |
5 |
5 |
|
4. |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
2 |
2 |
The 35thAnnual General Meeting of the Company was held on 18th September, 2023.
Postal ballot through remote e-voting for the ordinary resolution was passed by the
members of ISF Limited on, 30th November, 2023.
The Company has complied with all the applicable regulations of RBI as on March 31, 2024.
The Company has duly filed all returns in accordance with Master Direction- Non-Banking
Financial Company Returns (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016.
The Board committees play a crucial role in the governance structure of the Company and
have been constituted to deal with specific areas/ activities which concern the Company and
need a closer review. The Board committees are set up under the formal approval of the
Board, to carry out clearly defined roles which are considered to be performed by the
members of the Board, as a part of good governance practice. All decisions and
recommendations of the committees are placed before the Board for information or for
approval. The minutes of the meetings of all the committees are placed before the Board for
their review.
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
3. Stakeholder''s Relationship Committee
The major terms of reference of the Committees, its composition and number of meetings
held during the year ended March 31, 2024 are as follows: |
The Composition of the Audit Committee as on 31st March, 2024 is as follows:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Director |
DIN |
Designation in the Committee |
|
1. |
Mr. Hargovind Sachdev |
08105319 |
Member & Chairman (Independent |
|
2. |
Ms. Gayathri Muttur |
06742638 |
Member (Independent Director) |
|
3. |
Mr. Vishal Dang |
07971525 |
Member (Whole Time Director) |
|
4. |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
07016552 |
Member (Independent Director) |
During the year the Audit Committee met 5 (Five) times. The details of the meetings held
during the year ended March 31, 2024 along with the attendance of Directors are as follows:
|
S.No. |
Date of Meeting |
Total Number of members of |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of Directors Attended |
% of |
|||
|
1. |
27.05.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
04.08.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
3. |
24.08.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
4. |
28.10.2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
5. |
20.01.2024 |
4 |
4 |
100 |
In case any person requires more information/ details regarding the Audit Committee the
person may access the Company''s website at the link: https: //isflimited.in/board-members
The major terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are as follows:
-Identification of persons qualified to become directors and be appointed in senior
management in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommend to the Board their
appointment and removal;
-Formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a director;
- Specifying the manner for effective evaluation of performance of Board, its committees and
individual directors;
- Recommending to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the directors, key
managerial personnel and other employees.
- Composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee as on 31st March, 2024 is as
follows:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Director |
DIN |
Designation in the Committee |
|
1. |
Mr. Hargovind |
08105319 |
Member (Independent Director) |
|
2. |
Ms. Gayathri Muttur |
06742638 |
Member & Chairman (Independent |
|
3. |
Mr. Bhupendra |
07016552 |
Member (Independent Director) |
During the year the Committee met 05 (Five) times. The details of the meeting held during
the year ended March 31, 2024 along with the attendance of Directors are as follows:
|
Date |
of |
Total Number of members of |
Attendance |
||
|
S.No. |
the Committee associated as |
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|
Meeting |
Numbers |
% of |
|||
|
on the date meeting |
|||||
|
of |
Attendance |
||||
|
Directors Attended |
||||
|
1. |
27.05.2023 |
2 |
2 |
100 |
|
2. |
04.08.2023 |
2 |
2 |
100 |
|
3. |
24.08.2023 |
2 |
2 |
100 |
|
4. |
28.10.2023 |
2 |
2 |
100 |
|
5. |
20.01.2024 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
Nomination & Remuneration Policy is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e., at
https://isflimited.in/policies.php
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted Stakeholders Relationship
Committee under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The major terms of reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee include:
- Consideration & Resolution of the grievances of security holders of the Company;
-Reviewing of Transfer / Transmission requests / Demat / Remat requests of the security
shareholders and issuance of duplicate share certificate, if any.
Composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee as on 31st March, 2024 is as
follows:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Director |
DIN |
Position in the Committee |
|
1. |
Mr. Hargovind Sachdev |
08105319 |
Member & Chairman |
|
2. |
Ms. Gayathri Muttur Nagaraj |
06742638 |
Member (Independent Director) |
|
3. |
Mr. Vishal Dang |
07971525 |
Member (Whole Time Director) |
|
4. |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
07016552 |
Member (Independent Director) |
During the year the Stakeholders Relationship Committee met 04 (Four) times. The details
of the meeting held during the year ended March 31, 2024 along with the attendance of
Directors are as follows:
|
S.No. |
Date of |
Total Number of |
Attendance |
|
|
Numbers of Directors Attended |
% of |
|||
|
1. |
11/04/2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
2. |
10/07/2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
3. |
13/10/2023 |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
4. |
13/01/2024 |
4 |
4 |
100 |
The Independent Directors met on 31st March, 2024, without the attendance of Non¬
Independent Directors and members of the Management. The Independent Directors
reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, the
performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive
Director and Non- Executive Directors and assessed 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 its duties.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule IV, following are
the Independent Directors of the Company as on 31st March, 2024:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of member |
DIN |
Position |
|
1. |
Mr. Hargovind Sachdev |
08105319 |
Independent Director |
|
2. |
Ms. Gayathri Muttur |
06742638 |
Independent Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Bhupendra Kaushik |
07016552 |
Independent Director |
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5(2) and (3) of Chapter XIII, the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the relevant details are furnished below:
|
Name of the |
Vishal Dang |
Vijay Gupta |
Manisha Saxena |
|
Designation |
Whole-Time Director |
Chief Financial |
Company |
|
Remuneration received |
INR 6,00,000 |
INR 3,60,000 |
INR 4,35,000 |
|
Nature of |
Permanent employee |
In Full time |
In Full time |
|
Date of |
08.05.2020 |
27.05.2023 |
04.08.2023 |
|
The age of such |
33 |
59 |
27 |
|
The last employment |
- |
- |
- |
|
The percentage of |
7.56% |
- |
- |
|
Whether any such |
- |
- |
- |
1. There were confirmed employees on the rolls of the Company as on 31st March 2024¬
09 employees
2. Median remuneration of employees of the Company during the financial year 2023¬
2024 was INR 4.35 Lakh p.a.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules
made thereunder, the statutory auditors of the Company, M/s VSSA & Associates,
Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 012421N) having Regd. Office at A-
1/255, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029 was appointed for the second term by the
members at the 34th Annual General Meeting to hold office until the conclusion of the
39th Annual General Meeting,
The notes on accounts referred to in the auditors'' report are self-explanatory and
therefore don''t call for any further comments by the Board of Directors. There are no
qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors'' Report which require any
clarification or explanation.
During the year under review, the Company has not reported any fraud mentioned
under Section 143(12) of the Act.
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/s Anuj Gupta &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries were appointed as Secretarial Auditors for
the financial year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended on
March 31, 2024 is annexed herewith marked as "Annexure-II" to this Report.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Secretarial Auditors'' Report which
require any clarification or explanation.
In terms of Section 138 of the Act and Rules made there under, M/ s Sapra Sharma &
Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants were continued their Office as Internal
Auditors for the financial year 2023-24, for consecutive 3 years with effect from
16.09.2022.
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, Management Discussion and Analysis are attached,
which form part of this report annexed herewith at Annexure I.
According to Section 134 (5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the term financial control
(IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of business, including adherence to the Company''s
policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable
financial information.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequate Internal Financial Control
System which ensures that all the assets are safeguarded and protected and the
transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly.
To further strengthen the internal control process, the Company has developed the very
comprehensive compliance management tool to drill down the responsibility of the
compliance from top management to executive.
During the year, The Board had developed and implemented an appropriate risk
management policy for identifying the element of risk which, in the opinion of the Board
may threaten the existence of the Company and safeguarding the Company against
those risks.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption,
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars as per the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding conservation of
energy, technology absorption is as under:
(A) Conservation of Energy
|
Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy |
|
|
The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate |
N.A. |
|
The capital investment on energy conservation |
1. Efforts made towards technology absorption: N.A.
2. Benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or
import substitution: N.A.
3. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the
beginning of the financial year)-
|
Details of technology imported |
|
|
Year of Import |
N.A. |
|
Has technology been fully absorbed |
|
|
If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken |
During the period under review particulars regarding expenditures on research and
development are as under:
|
Particulars |
N.A. |
|
Capital Expenditures |
|
|
Recurring Expenditures |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Total Research and development expenses as % of |
The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year- NIL
The Foreign Exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows- NIL
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
As per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, every Listed Company shall establish a
vigil mechanism (similar to Whistle Blower mechanism). In pursuance of the provisions
of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a vigil mechanism/ whistle blower
policy for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns or grievances about
unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of
Conduct has been established and approved by Board.
The Company believes in the conduct of the affairs of its constituents in a fair and
transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, integrity and
ethical behaviour.
The Vigil Mechanism - cum - Whistle Blower Policy may be accessed on the Company''s
website at the link: https://isflimited.in/policies.php
The following is a summary of Protected Disclosures received and disposed off during
the year 2023-24:
No. of Protected Disclosures received : NIL
No of Protected Disclosures disposed off : NIL
The Audit Committee oversee the Vigil Mechanism of the Company. The employees of
the Company have the right to report their concern/grievance to the Audit Committee
constituted by the Board of Directors to oversee the Vigil mechanism.
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and
legal conduct of business operations.
Details of significant and material orders by the regulators or courts or tribunals
impacting the going concern status and company''s operations in future.
There was no significant order was passed by any regulatory authority or court or
tribunal.
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics for
the Directors and Senior Executives of the Company. The object of the Code is to
conduct the Company''s business ethically and with responsibility, integrity, fairness,
transparency and honesty. The Code sets out a broad policy for one''s conduct in dealing
with the Company, fellow Directors and with the environment in which the Company
operates.
Pursuant to the provision of Section 134(3) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act read
with read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,
2014, the Annual Return in form MGT-7 as on March 31, 2024- is available on the website
of the Company and can be accessed at i.e., https://isflimited.in/Financial-
Statements.php.
Pursuant to Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015, the provisions of Corporate Governance shall not apply, in respect of-
The listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding rupees Ten (10)
crores and net worth not exceeding rupees Twenty-five (25) crores, as on the last day of
the previous financial year;
Since the equity share capital and net worth of the company are not exceed Rs. 10 crore
and Rs. 25 crores respectively, as on the last day of the previous financial year of the
Company and Accordingly the reporting requirements like Corporate Governance,
Related Party Transaction and Report Business Responsibility Report etc. are not
applicable to the Company.
Therefore, pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the company is not required to mandatorily comply
with the provisions of corporate governance report to be annexed with the Board
Report.
Your Company has a policy and framework for employees to report sexual harassment
cases at workplace and the process ensures complete anonymity and confidentiality of
information. No complaints of sexual harassment were raised in the financial year 2023¬
24.
During the year, the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. SS -1 and SS-2 relating to
"Meeting of Board of Directors" and "General Meetings" respectively have been duly
complied.
During the year, The Board had developed and implemented an appropriate risk
management policy for identifying the element of risk which, in the opinion of the Board
may threaten the existence of the company and safeguarding the company against those
risks.
a. The details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end
of the Financial Year:
During the Financial Year under review, the Company neither filed any application nor
had any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of
2016), therefore, it is not applicable to the Company.
b. 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 thereto:
During the Financial Year under review, it is not applicable to the Company.
Acknowledgement and appreciation
The Board of Directors extends its sincere gratitude for the invaluable guidance and
support received from all stakeholders of the Company. This includes the Reserve Bank
of India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Securities and Exchange Board of India,
the BSE, and other regulatory authorities. The Board also acknowledges the continued
trust and support of our bankers, lenders, financial institutions, members, National
Securities Depository Limited, Central Depository Services (India) Limited, and
customers.
Furthermore, the Directors commend the unwavering commitment demonstrated by all
executives, officers, staff, and the Senior Management team, which has significantly
contributed to the Company''s excellent performance during the financial year.
Mar 31, 2014
To the Shareholders,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting 26th Annual Report of the
Company alongwith Audited Statement of the accounts for the year ended
March 31,2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The working results of your company for the year under review may be
summarised as under:-
(Rs. In Lacs)
Year ended Year Ended
31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Income 88.97 99.21
Profit before depreciation 5.63 4.29
Less- Depreciation 2.82 3.60
Profit before taxation 2.81 0.69
Less: Provision for Taxation Current 1.49 1.75
Deferred Tax 32.41 -1.53
Profit after tax -31.09 0.47
Your Directors have made the following
appropriations
To Reserve Fund 0 0.10
Leaving available 0 0.37
DIVIDENDS
Keeping in view that the Company has incurred losses during the year
2013-14, the Board of Directors of your Company do not recommend
payment of any dividend for the year. After deducting the losses for
the year, from the profits of the previous years, Rs. 203.92 is being
carried forward to the Balance Sheet.
REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
During the year under Report, your company could not undertake either
allotment of Preference Shares or make a Rights Issue to raise funds to
undertake the businesses mentioned in the last year''s Director''s Report
and improve the profitability of the Company as envisaged by your
Company. Because of non-availability of additional resources no New
Business could be started resulting in your Company making a loss for
the first time in last over 20 years. However, this year we plan to
raise more resources to do Real Estate Business for which we have
created five New Wholly Owned Subsidiaries. Your Company hopes to
achieve better results in 2014-15.
DEPOSITS
The Deposits of Rs. 267.57 Lacs held are those of Directors and their
Relatives and Rs. 55.61 Lacs are Inter Corporate Deposits as on
31.03.2014
DIRECTORS
Lt. Gen. K.C. Taneja PVSM (Retd.), Director of the Company retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offers himself for reappointment. Keeping in view his qualifications,
experience and expertise his association as Director would be in the
best interest of the Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Detailed Corporate Governance Report is attached
APPOINTMENT OF STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Jagdish Sapra & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company hold office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from the Statutory
Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, would be within the limits prescribed
under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees is getting remuneration in excess of
Rs.24,00,000/- p.a. if employed through out the yearorRs. 2,00,000
p.m., if employed for part of the year.
The Company has nothing to report in respect of Conservation of Energy
and Technology Absorption as provided by the Companies (Disclosure of
Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1995, since
company is not carrying on any manufacturing activities or using energy
in substantial quantity.
The company has not earned any foreign exchange during the year.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 217(2AA) OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 1956
The Board of Directors of the Company state:
(i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and there were no material
departures.
(i i) That we had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the company for the year ended 31.3.2014.
(iii) That we had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) That we had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors acknowledge the continued support and assistance extended
by the Banks, Depositors, Automobile Dealers and Hirers. The Directors
also thank the shareholders for their continued confidence in the
company.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the dedication
and hard work put in by the personnel of the company, whose devotion to
duty has been commendable.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
PLACE: NEW DELHI
DATED: 07.08.2014 CHAIRMAN
Mar 31, 2011
The Directors have pleasure in presenting 23rd Annual Report of the
Company along with Audited Statement of your accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The working results of your company for the year under review may be
summarised as under:-
(Rs. In Lacs)
Year ended Year Ended
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Income 141 172
Profit before depreciation 9 9
Less: Depreciation 7 7
Profit before taxation 2 2
Less: Provision for Taxation Current 1 1
Fringe benefit Tax 0 0
Deferred Tax 1 0
Profit after tax 1 1
Your Directors have made the following
appropriations
To Reserve Fund 0 0
Leaving available 1 1
DIVIDENDS
Keeping in view uncertain business prospects, the Board of Directors
of your Company do not recommend payment of any dividend for the year.
The net profit for the year along with brought forward from the
previous years of Rs. 234 lacs, is being carried forward to the Balance
Sheet.
REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
During the year under Report, there was slight fall in business
resulting in lower Profitability.
The Recovery of loans given for Commercial Vehicles has become
increasingly difficult on account of very stringent conditions imposed
by the Courts and Reserve Bank of India on the use of Recovery
Agencies. NO alternative method has been provided to NBFC's, as in the
case of Banks who have been given protection under Securitization Act,
2002. Therefore, your Company has discontinued financing of commercial
vehicles. Your Company is in the process of approaching Banks for
Credit Facilities to lend
against gold. With our excellent track record with the Banks, we are
hopeful of getting reasonable credit facilities from Banks to undertake
lending against gold and gold ornaments.
DEPOSITS
The deposits of Rs. 158 Lacs held as on 31.03.2011 are those of
Directors and their relatives only.
DIRECTORS
Lt. Gen. K. C. Taneja PVSM (Retd.), Director of the Company retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offers himself for reappointment. Lt. Gen. Taneja retired from the Army
after 40 years of meritorious service and is a highly decorated
soldier. His association as Director of the Company would be in the
best interest of the Company.
Mr. Amarjit Singh, was appointed as Additional Director of the Company
on 08.08.2011, and whose term is up to the date of the ensuing AGM
only. He has offered to be reappointed as Director of the Company at
the ensuing AGM. Mr. Singh, who is 70 years old, has 45 years of
experience in the Financial sector. His association as Director of the
Company would be in the best interest of the Company
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Detailed Corporate Governance Report is attached
AUDITORS & AUDITOR'S REPORT
M/s. Jagdish Sapra & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company hold office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from the statutory
Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, would be within the limits prescribed
under Sector 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees is getting remuneration in excess of
Rs.24,00,000/- p.a. if employed through out the year or Rs. 2,00,000
p.m., if employed for part of the year.
The Company has nothing to report in respect of Conservation of Energy
and Technology Absorption as provided by the Companies (Disclosure of
Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1995. Since
company is not carrying on any manufacturing activities or having use
of energy in substantial quantity.
The company has not earned any foreign exchange during the year
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 217(2AA) OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 1956
The Board of Directors of the Company state:
(i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and there were no material
departures.
(ii) That we had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of
the company for the year ended 31.3.2011.
(iii) That we had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) That we had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors acknowledge the continued support and assistance extended
by the Banks, Depositors, Automobile Dealers, Hirers and Lessees. The
Directors also thank the shareholders for their continued confidence in
the company.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the dedication
and hard work put in by the personnel of the company, whose devotion to
duty has been commendable.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
PLACE: NEW DELHI
DATED : 08.08.2011 CHAIRMAN
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting 22nd Annual Report of the
Company alongwith Audited Statement of your accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The working results of your company for the year under review may be
summarised as under-
(Rs. In Lacs)
Year ended Year Ended
31.03.2010 31.03.2009
Income 172 192
Profit before depreciation 9 21
Less: Depreciation 7 11
Profit before taxation 2 10
Less: Provision for Taxation Current 1 4
Fringe benefit Tax 0 2
Deferred Tax 0 4
Profit after tax 1 0
Your Directors have made the following
appropriations
To Reserve Fund 0 0
Leaving available 1 0
DIVIDENDS
Keeping in view uncertain business prospects, the Board of Directors of
your Company do not recommend payment of any dividend for the year. The
net profit for the year along with brought forward from the previous
years of Rs. 234 lacs, is being carried forward to the Balance Sheet.
REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
During the year under Report, there was slight fall in business
resulting in lower Profitability.
The Recovery of loans given for Commercial Vehicles has become
increasingly difficult on account of very stringent conditions imposed
by the Courts and Reserve Bank of India on the use of Recovery
Agencies. NO alternative method has been provided to NBFCs, as in the
case of Banks who have been given protection under Securitisation Act,
2002. Therefore, your Company is looking to diversify its business into
other areas, such as Hospitality Industry, Infrastructure and Real
Estate and Manufacturing. For this purpose the main object clause has
been changed to include infrastructure, Hospitality and real Estate
and manufacturing. In order to meet the funds requirement for execution
of the aforesaid diversification and expansion plan of the Company,
your company is proposing to raise more resources through "Rights
Issue." The object clause has been changed and in keeping with the
changes of the object clause the name of the company has been changed
to ISF Ltd. Your Company will be seeking permission of SEBl.to make the
"Rights Issue" in the coming year.
DEPOSITS
Your Company decided to repay all the Public Deposits during the year
2009-2010 and took permission of Reserve Bank of India to surrender the
License to Accept Public Deposits. All Public Deposits were paid back
with Interest by 31.03.2010. The deposits of Rs. 206 Lacs now held as
on 31.03.2010 are those of Directors and their relatives.
DIRECTORS
During the year under report, Mr. Amarjit Singh & Mr Vineet Wadhwa,
have resigned from the Directorship of Company w.e.f. 17.03.2010 &
11.11.2009 respectively. The Board of Directors have placed on record
their contribution towards the progress of the company.
MR. Harish Chandra Gandhi Director of the Company who retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offers himself for reappointment. Harish Chandra Gandhi is 77 years and
he is a Mechanical Engineer. He has an overall experience of about 38
years. In 1993 he retired as Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection
Board. Prior to this he was the Secretary and Director General
Technical Development, Government of India. He has also served as
Chairman and Managing Director of BYS Limited, a holding company of Six
public sector engineering companies. He advises us on strategies of
managing business operations.
Mr Ved Ahuja and Mr Udayjit Singh appointed as Additional Directors of
the Company on 11.11.2009 & 17.03.2010 respectively and whose term is
up-to the date of ensuing AGM only, have offered themselves to be
re-appointed as Directors of the Company at ensuing AGM. Mr Udayjit
Singh is MBA from The Wharton Management School, University of
Pennsylvania, USA. He is young and dynamic. He has 10 years of
experience in Finance & Management. His association as director of the
company would be in the best interest of the company. Mr Ved Ahuja is a
popular Public figure in Jaipur and a leading businessman. Therefore,
the Board of Directors hereby recommend the re-appointment of Mr
Udayjit Singh and Mr Ved Ahuja as Directors.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Detailed Corporate Governance Report is attached
AUDITORS & AUDITORS REPORT
M/s. Jagdish Sapra & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company hold office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from the statutory
Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting, would be within the limits prescribed
under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees is getting remuneration in excess of
Rs.24,00,000/- p.a. if employed through out- the year or Rs. 2,00,000
p.m., if employed for part of the year.
The Company has nothing to report in respect of Conservation of Energy
and Technology Absorption as provided by the Companies (Disclosure of
Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1995. Since
company is not carrying on any manufacturing activities or having use
of energy in substantial quantity.
The company has not earned any foreign exchange during the year.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 217(2AA) OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 1956
The Board of Directors of the Company state:
(i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and there were no material
departures.
(ii) That we had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of
the company for the year ended 31.3.2010.
(iii) That we had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) That we had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors acknowledge the continued support and assistance extended
by the Banks, Depositors, Automobile Dealers, Hirers and Lessees. The
Directors also thank the shareholders for their continued confidence in
the company.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the dedication
and hard work put in by the personnel of the company, whose devotion to
duty has been commendable.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
PLACE: NEW DELHI
DATED: 15.07.2010 CHAIRMAN
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