Mar 31, 2025
Your Directors hereby present Twenty Sixth Annual
Report on the performance of your Company together
with the Audited Standalone Financial Statements for
the Financial year ended 31stMarch 2025.
âUjaasâ, in the local language, means âLight at
the Dawn." Ujaas is one of the leading solution
providers in the Indian solar power sector, focused
on developing, operating, owning, and maintaining a
diversified portfolio of solar power plants under its
flagship brand âUJAASâ.
The Company is also active in the electric vehicle
sector, offering efficient and cost-effective electric
scooters designed for easy navigation. By combining
advanced technology with affordability, Ujaas is
committed to serving both its customers and the
environment in the best possible way.
The Companyâs corporate headquarter is located in
Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The Companyâs financial performance on Standalone
Basis, for the year under review along with previous
year figures are given hereunder:
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
|
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
2693.51 |
2672.64 |
|
Other Income |
742.01 |
2614.64 |
|
Total Expenses |
2332.25 |
4478.20 |
|
EBITDA1 |
1183.26 |
2608.48 |
|
Depreciation |
49.65 |
753.00 |
|
Interest and other |
30.34 |
1046.40 |
|
PBT (profit before tax) |
1103.27 |
(154.32) |
|
Tax expenses |
218.23 |
(3049.89) |
|
PAT (profit after tax) |
885.04 |
2895.57 |
|
EPS (earning per share) |
0.83 |
1.84 |
On the Standalone basis, during F.Y. 2024-25
under review, your Companyâs Gross Revenue from
operations stood at INR lakhs 2693.51 compared to
INR 2672.64 lakhs in the previous year. The Net Profit
of the Company stood at INR 885.04 lakh against INR
2895.57 lakh reported in the previous year.
Segment-wise Revenue details are as under: -
|
REVENUE FROM DIFFERENT |
Yearly Revenue (INR in |
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
Solar Power Plant Operation |
2723.68 |
2973.05 |
|
Manufacturing and sale of solar power system |
402.81 |
1745.21 |
|
EV |
96.02 |
458.35 |
|
Un-allocable Income |
213.01 |
110.67 |
In view of the inadequate profit incurred by the
Company for the financial year, the Board of
Directors have not recommended any dividend to the
Shareholders of the Company for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025.
The Company has issued and allotted 1 fully paid bonus
equity share of Rs.1 in exchange of 4 fully paid equity
shares of the Company to the public shareholders of
the Company.
The Company has not transferred any amount to
General Reserves for the financial year 2024-25.
As required under the Investor Education and Protection
Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and
Refund) Rules, 2016 (âIEPF Rulesâ), the Company
was required to transfer the unclaimed final dividend
pertaining to the financial year 2016-17 of Rs. 65454
and same has been transferred to Investor Education
& Protection fund (IEPF). Also, all shares in respect
of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for
seven consecutive years or more was transferred by
the company in the name of Investor Education and
Protection Fund.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Associates
Company & joint ventures as on 31st March 2025.
As there is no Subsidiary Company as on 31st March
2025 disclosure in AOC-1 is not required.
a) Authorised share capital:
During the year under review, the authorised
share capital of the Company was increased from
Rs. 30,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty crore only)
divided into 30,00,00,000 (Thirty crore) equity
shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees one only) each to Rs.
45,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty-Five Crores only)
divided into 45,00,00,000 (Forty-Five Crore)
equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees one only) each.
b) Paid-up share capital:
During the year under review, the paid up share
capital of the Company was changed from Rs.
10,53,01,273/- (Rupees Ten Crore Fifty-Three
Lakhs One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-
Three only) divided into 10,53,01,273 (Ten crore
Fifty-Three Lakhs One Thousand Two Hundred
Seventy-Three) equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees
one only) each. to Rs. 10,66,26,581/- (Rupees
Ten Crores Sixty-Six Lakhs Twenty-Six Thousand
Five Hundred Eighty-One only) divided into
10,66,26,581 (Ten Crores Sixty-Six Lakhs
Twenty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One)
equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees one only) each.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company
as on 31 March 2025 was Rs. 10,66,26,581/-
(Rupees Ten Crores Sixty-Six Lakhs Twenty-Six
Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One only) divided
into 10,66,26,581 (Ten Crores Sixty-Six Lakhs
Twenty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One)
equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees one only) each
The board at its meeting held on 25th September,
2024, approved the allotment of 1 fully paid bonus
equity shares of Rs.1 in exchange of 4 fully paid equity
share of the Company to the public shareholders of the
Company for achieving minimum public shareholding
(MPS) requirement.
And on 02nd June, 2025, approved the allotment of
17 fully paid bonus equity shares of Rs.1 in exchange
of 25 fully paid equity share of the Company to the
public shareholders of the Company for achieving
minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirement.
As per the approved Resolution Plan dated 13.10.2023,
the Company is required to issue 34,00,00,000 equity
shares to the Resolution Applicant. Out of this, the
Company has already issued and allotted 10,00,00,000
equity shares by converting a portion of the loan into
equity on the Effective Date of the Resolution Plan,
i.e., 20.10.2023.
The remaining amount of 24,00,00,000 has been
received as a convertible loan from the Resolution
Applicant, which is still outstanding and pending
conversion into equity shares.the Company also
confirmed to the stock exchanges that it will maintain
the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements
in accordance with the Honâble NCLT order dated
13.10.2023 and the Securities Contracts (Regulation)
Rules, 1957 (âSCRRâ) at the time of converting the
amount of 24,00,00,000 into equity shares.
As on 31st March, 2025, none of the Directors of
the Company hold instruments convertible into Equity
Shares of the Company.
The board at its meeting held on 02nd June 2025,
approved the allotment of 17 fully paid bonus equity
shares of Rs.1 in exchange of 25 fully paid equity
share of the Company to the public shareholders of the
Company for achieving minimum public shareholding
(MPS) requirement. and this results inan increase of
the Paid-up shares capital, to Rs. 11,11,32,630.
The following Directors, Independent & Non¬
Independent, serve on the Board of the Company.
In compliance with the provisions of Sections 149,
152 read with Schedule IV and all other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Companies ( Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory
modification (s) or re-enactment thereof for the
time being in force) and SEBI (LODR) Regulation
2015, the composition of Board of Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel are as follows:
> DIRECTORS
|
S.NO. |
NAME |
DESIGNATION |
DIN |
|
1. |
Mr. Shyamsunder |
Managing Director |
00113199 |
|
2. |
Mr. Anurag |
Director & CFO |
00113172 |
|
3. |
Mr. Vikalp |
Director |
00113145 |
|
4. |
Mr. Nilesh Rathi |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
03329897 |
|
5. |
Mr. Girish Kataria |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
06778397 |
|
6. |
Ms. Surabhi |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
08672180 |
a) In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companyâs Article
of Association, Mr. Shyamsunder Mundra (DIN:
00113199), Director of the Company will retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr.
Shyamsunder Mundra, for the consideration of the
members of the Company at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The brief resume of the Director
and other related information has been provided in the
notes to the Notice convening 26th Annual General
Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
b) In accordance with Provisions of section 196,
197,198 and 203 read with Schedule V and other
applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, read
with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014, (including any
statutory modifications or re-enactments thereof for
the time being in force).
Further, as per declaration received from the Director
of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Board apprised the same
and found that directors are not disqualified from
holding office as director.
In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act,2013
& section 2(51) of the Companies Amendment Act,
2017, the following are designated as Key Managerial
Personnel of your Company by the Board:
|
S.No |
Name |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Shyamsunder Mundra |
Chairman & Managing |
|
2. |
Mr. Anurag Mundra |
WTD & CFO |
|
3. |
Mr. Sarvesh Diwan |
Company Secretary & |
During the year under review, the following changes
took place in the composition of the Companyâs KMP:
1. Appointment of Mr. Anurag Mundra as
Whole-time Director of the Company for a term
of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from
July15, 2024 to July 14, 2029;
During the year under review the Board of Directors
met Eight (8) times on 3rd May, 2024, 01st June
2024, 15th July 2024, 13th August 2024, 07th
September 2024, 25th September 2024,, 12th
November 2024, 22nd January 2025.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,
a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of
the Company was also held on 24th March 2025
without the presence of non-independent directors
and members of the management, to review the
performance of non-independent directors and the
Board as a whole, the performance of the Chairman of
the Company and also to access the quality, quantity
and timeliness of the flow of information between the
Company management and the Board.
a) Declaration by Independent Director: All the
Independent Directors of the Company have
given declarations that they meet the criteria of
Independence as laid down under section 149(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013& Regulation 16
of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
b) Familiarization Programme: As per Regulation
25(7) of SEBI (Listing Obligations &Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the details of
the Familiarization Programme for Independent
Directors have been detailed out in Corporate
Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report & is also disclosed on website of the
Company i.e.www.ujaas.com
c) Meeting: Pursuant to the requirement of
Schedule IV to the Companies act, 2013 & SEBI
(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the
Independent Directors of the Company was
held on 24th of March 2025. Further, the
details of Meeting of Independent Directors of
the Company is given in Corporate Governance
Report, forming part of Annual Report.
Pursuant to the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act,2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations
& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015,
the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of
its own performance, performance of its directors
individually as well as the evaluation of the working
of its committees. The performance evaluation of the
Chairman & Non-Independent Directors was carried
out by the Independent Directors.
The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction
with the evaluation process. More details on the same
is given in the Corporate Governance Section forming
part of this Annual Report.
The Company has an Audit Committee as per Section
177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules
framed thereunder and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. The details of composition of Audit Committee
and other details relating to the same are given in the
Report of Corporate Governance forming part of this
Report. During the Financial Year 2024-25, there has
been no instance where the Board has not accepted the
recommendations of the Audit Committee. There was
no instance of fraud during the year under review.
As prescribed under the Companies Act,2013 & SEBI
(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 the Board of Directors of your
Company has the following mandatory committees
along with Audit Committee as discussed in point
no.18 of this Report:
1. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
4. Management Committee
5. Risk Management Committee
The details of the committees along with their
composition, number of meetings and attendance at
the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance
Reportwhich is presented in a separate section and
forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as
per Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI Listing Regulations
is applicable to the Company.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, is
presented in a separate section and forms part of the
Annual Report of the Company
Pursuant to the section 139 & other applicable
provisions to Statutory Auditors under the Companies
Act, 2013, M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co. LLP,
Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Registration No.
C400037), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of
the Company for the Term of 5 years commencing
from the conclusion of 23rd Annual General Meeting
of the Company till the Conclusion of 28th Annual
General Meeting of the Company. The Company has
received a certificate from them to the effect that their
appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company,
would be within the limit prescribed u/s 139& 141
of the Companies Act, 2013 & also received a peer
review certificate issued by the ICAI Peer Review
Boardâ, as required under the provisions of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
The Auditors report is enclosed with financial
statements in this Annual Report for your kind perusal
and information.
The audit qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks
or disclaimers in the Auditorsâ Report for the financial
year 2024-25 are as under.:
Audit Qualification
a. We draw attention to the note no. 38 (b) of
the financial results that the Company has trade
receivables as at March 31, 2025, aggregating
to Rs. 2874.88 Lakhs, for which external
confirmations have been sent by the management.
However, confirmations have not been received
from the respective parties. Accordingly, we are
unable to comment on the possible adjustments
required in the carrying amount of trade receivable
and its impact is presently not quantifiable.
b. We draw your attention to note 38 (a) of the financial
result with regard to accrued interest income on Fixed
Deposits with Axis Bank amounting to Rs. 6.37 Lakhs
(corresponding previous year, quarter ended 31st
March 2024 Rs. 6.11 Lakhs) and for the year ended
31st March, 2025 amounting to Rs. 25.81 Lakhs
(corresponding previous year ended 31st March, 2024
Rs. 24.58 Lakhs), for the quarter ended 31st December,
2024 Rs. 6.47 Lakhs, which has not been credited by
bank. Accordingly there exists a difference between
balance as per books of account and confirmation by
bank.
During the year under review, there were no frauds
reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or
the Board under section 143(12) of the Companies
Act,2013. The statement on impact of audit
qualifications is attached herewith as Annexure F.
M/s. S.K. Malani & Co., Chartered Accountants,
Indore is appointed as Internal Auditor of the Company
to conduct the internal audit of the Company for the
Financial Year 2025-26, as required under Section
138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has an Internal Control System,
commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of
its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal
Audit function is defined. The Audit Committee of
the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy
and effectiveness of the Internal Control System
and suggests improvements to strengthen the same.
To maintain its objectivity and independence, the
Internal Auditor reports to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee of the Board. Based on the report of internal
audit function, Company undertakes corrective action
in their respective areas and thereby strengthens the
controls. Recommendations along with corrective
actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee
of the Board and accordingly implementation has been
carried out by the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
( Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed
Mr. Ashish Karodia, Practicing Company Secretary
(Membership No. F6549; COP No. 6375), to
undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for
five consecutive years commencing audit period from
FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-2030, subject to approval
of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year
2024-25 in prescribed format MR-3 is annexed as
Annexure A to the Boardâs Report.
During the year under review, no credit rating has
been obtained from any credit rating agency.
In terms of Section 131 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Financial Statements and Boardâs Report are in
compliance with the provisions of Section 129 or
Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and that
no revision has been made during any of the three
preceding financial years.
Process and Approval Mechanism: Your Company has
developed a governance structure for approving and
monitoring the transactions with the related parties. A process
is rolled out where all the related parties are identified,
and a list of related parties is prepared to ensure that no
transactions with related parties are entered without prior
approval of the Audit Committee. Additionally, all the related
party transactions are reviewed by the Audit Committee and
the Board on a quarterly basis. The Audit Committee also
seeks for external certification, if required to ensure that
the transactions are at armâs length and in ordinary course
of business. Audit Committee grants omnibus approval for
transactions which are regular and routine in nature as per
the criteria approved by the Board and special or event-
based transactions are approved separately by the Audit
Committee in line with Related Party Transaction Policy of
the Company.
The policy on Related Party Transaction as approved
by the Board of Directors has been available on the
website of the company at https://www.ujaas.com/
wp-content/uploads/2017/07/5.-Related-Party-
Transaction-Policy.pdf.
During the year under review: ( i) no materially
significant Related Party Transactions were entered
with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel or other designated persons which may have
a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at
large; (ii) all related party transactions were carried
out in the ordinary course of business and at armâs
length pricing; and ( iii) no material related party
transactions were entered into, accordance with the
SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companyâs Policy
on Related Party Transactions. Accordingly, the
disclosure of related party transactions in Form AOC2
is not applicable.
The shareholders may refer to note no. 33 to the
financial statements, which set out Related Party
Disclosures.
The Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments, if any,
as covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
forms part of the notes to the Financial Statements of the
company provided in this Annual Report.
Your Company has not accepted deposit from the
public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance
of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and there were no remaining
unclaimed deposits as on 31 March 2025. Further, the
Company has not accepted any deposit or loans in
contravention of the provisions of the Chapter V of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there
under.
Further, your Company has filed form DPT-3 for
the Annual compliance as at 31 March 2025 for
the amount received by the Company which is not
considered as deposit under the purview of Section
73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 as amended
form time to time.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has framed a
policy for selection & appointment of Directors including
determining qualifications & independence of Directors,
Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management personnel
& their remuneration as part of its charter& other matters
as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act,
2013. An extract of the policy covering these requirements
is provided as Annexure Bof Board''s Report. We affirm that
the remuneration paid to Directors is as per the remuneration
policy of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration
policy of the Company is available on the Company''s
website https://ujaas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/
Nomination-Remuneration-Policy.pdf.
ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION,
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 is furnished in
Annexure C.
25. DIRECTORS'' responsibility statement
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act,
2013(including any statutory modification (s) or re¬
enactments) thereof for the time being in force), the
Directors of the Company confirms that: -
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for
the year ended March 31, 2025, 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 approved the accounting
policies and have applied consistently and made
judgment 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
31,2025 and of the profit of the Company for the
financial year ended on March 31, 2025;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of this Act for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a
going concernâ basis;
e) Proper internal financial controls are followed by
the Company and that such financial controls are
adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws were in place
and such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
forms part of this report and are annexed herewith as
Annexure Dof Boardâs Report.
There are no instances of employees who were
in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limit
prescribed in provisions of Section 197 (12) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3)
of the Companies ( Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the rules
made there under.
None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is a
relative of any Director of the Company. None of the
employees hold (by himself or along with his spouse
and dependent children) more than two percent of the
equity shares of the Company.
The Company has a whistle blower policy to
report genuine concerns or grievances. The whistle
blower policy has been posted on the website of
the Company https://www.ujaas.com/wp-content/
uploads/2017/07/4.-Vigil-Mechanism-Whistle-
Blower-Policy.pdf.
The policy is in line with the provisions of Section
177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
SUSTAINABILITY (CSR Initiatives)
The brief outline of the corporate social responsibility
( CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives
undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during
the year are set out in Annexure E of this report in the
format prescribed in the Companyâs (Corporate Social
Responsibility policy) Rules, 2014.
The Companyâs policy on CSR is available on the
Companyâs website https://www.ujaas.com/wp-
content/uploads/2017/07/10.-Policy-on-Corporate-
Social-Responsibility.pdf.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report
(MD & AR) for the year under review, as stipulated
under Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
is presented in a separate section and forms part of the
Annual Report of the Company.
Your Company believes in adopting best practices
of corporate governance as it is the foundation upon
which an organization is built. Keeping in view of the
above, we have rolled out robust corporate governance
structure and policies which complement each other
and continue to steer the Company through headwinds.
Report on Corporate Governance and certificate by
the Secretarial Auditors of the Company regarding
compliance with Corporate Governance requirement
as stipulated in Regulation 34 read with Part C of
Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, are
provided in a separate section and forms part of the
Annual Report of the Company.
In todayâs economic environment, Risk Management
is a very important part of business. The main aim
of risk management is to identify, monitor & take
precautionary measures in respect of the events that
may pose risks for the business.
(a) Risk Management Committee:
Pursuant to Regulation 21 (5) of the SEBI
( Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirement)
Regulation, 2015, the Board has constituted
the Risk Management committee. At present
Risk Management constitute Mr. Shyamsunder
Mundra, Chairman , Mr. Anurag Mundra ,
Mr. Vikalp Mundra and Mr. Nilesh Rathi as its
members, to frame, implement and monitor risk
management plan of the Company.
(b) Risk Management Policy:
The Company has in place a Risk Management
Policy as per the requirements of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and Section 134(3)(n)
of the Companies Act, 2013, which requires
the Company to lay down procedure for
risk assessment and risk minimization. The
Board of Directors, Audit committee and the
Senior Management of the Company should
periodically review the policy and monitor its
implementation to ensure the optimization of
business performance, to promote confidence
amongst stakeholders in the business processes,
plan and meet strategic objectives and evaluate,
tackle and resolve various risks associated with
the Company. The business of the Company is
exposed to various risks, arising out of internal
and external factors i.e. Industry, Competition,
Input, Geography, Financial, Regulatory, Other
Operational, Information Technology related to
other risks.
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy
to identify & assess the key risk areas, monitor &
report compliance & effectiveness of the policy &
procedure. The Companyâs policy on Risk Management
is available on the Companyâs website https://www.
ujaas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/UJAAS-
Risk-Management-Policy-1.pdf.
The Board of your Company has laid down internal
financial controls to be followed by the Company
and such internal financial controls are adequate and
operating effectively. Your Company has adopted
policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
the Companyâs policies, the safeguarding of its assets,
the prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records and the timely preparation of reliable financial
disclosures.
The details in respect of Internal Financial Control and their
Adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and
Analysis Report which is a part of this Report.
Your Companyâs shares are tradable compulsorily in
electronic form and your Company has connectivity
with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities
Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository
Service (India) Limited (CDSL). M/s. Bigshare
Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is our registrar for
electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL. In view
of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository
System, members are requested to avail of the facility
of Dematerialization of the Companyâs shares on
either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
Companyâs shares are listed with BSE Limited and
National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The
Company has paid annual listing fee for Financial
Year 2025-26 of both the stock exchanges on time.
There was no suspension of trading during the year
under review.
Your Company is committed towards creation of
opportunities for its employees that help attract, retain
and develop a diverse workforce. Your Company
lays due importance to its conducive work culture for
its employees. To reinforce core values and beliefs
of the Company, various policies for employeesâ
empowerment have been framed to enrich their
professional, personal and social life. In addition to
above, the Company has also laid down the Code
of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management
Personnel and Whistle Blower Policy.
The Company has also laid down a Policy under
the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) (POSH)
Act, 2013 and Constituted Internal Complaints
Committee to redress the complaints. There was no
POSH complaint received during the year 2024-25
also. (Previous Year: Nil).
OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION &
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment
Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal
Complaints Committee (ICC ) has been set up to redress
the Compliant received regarding sexual harassment.
All women employees ( permanent, temporary,
contractual & trainee) are covered under this policy.
The Company regularly conducts awareness programs.
There was no case of Sexual harassment reported
during the year under review. The detailed description
for the same is given in Corporate Governance Report,
forming part of the Annual Report.
Details of complaints received and redressed during
financial year 2024-25 are as follows:
|
The number of sexual harassment complaints |
NIL |
|
The number of such complaints disposed of |
NIL |
|
The number of cases pending for a period |
NIL |
37. THE COMPLIANCE TO THE PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFITS
ACT, 1961.
The Company affirms that it has duly complied with
the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,
including all amendments thereto. All applicable
benefits, leave entitlements, and facilities as mandated
under the Act have been extended to eligible women
employees during the financial year under review.
The Company has complied with the provisions
relating to the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
The Company is conscious of the importance of
environmentally clean and safe operations. The Companyâs
policy required conduct of operations in such a manner, so as
to ensure safety of all concerned, compliance environmental
regulations and preservation of natural resources.
ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/
COURTS/TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE
GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE
COMPANY''S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant and/or material orders were passed by
the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the
going concern status of the Company during the year
under review.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3)
and Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Draft Annual Return of the Company for the financial
year ended March 31, 2025 has been uploaded on the
website of the Company and the web link of the same
is https://www.ujaas.com/annual-return/.
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all
its movable & immovable assets for various types of risks.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention
of Insider Trading in accordance with the requirements of
the SEBI (Prohibition of insider trading) Regulation, 2015
with a view to regulate trading in securities by the directors
and designated employees of the Company. The Code
requires pre-clearance for dealing in the company''s shares
and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the
Directors and the designated employees while in possession
of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the
company and during the period when the Trading window
is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of
the Code. All Board members and the designated employees
have confirmed compliance with Code.
The Insider trading policy of the company covering
code of practices and procedure for fair disclosure
of unpublished price sensitive information and code
of conduct for the prevention of insider trading is
available on the website of the company at www.
ujaas.com.
The Company complies with the Secretarial Standards
issued by ICSI, one of the premier professional bodies
in India.
The Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal, indore
Bench (âNCLTâ) had approved the resolution plan
submitted by the Resolution Applicant vide its order
dated October 13, 2023.
During the financial year pursuant to the Resolution
Plan and Scheme of Arrangement as approved by the
Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
on October 13, 2023, two new companiesâBluehope
Solutions Limited and Globlegreen Power Limited,
have been incorporated as Resulting Company 1 and
Resulting Company 2, respectively. In accordance
with the said scheme, Bluehope Solutions Limited has
issued and allotted 5,00,00,000 equity shares to the
shareholders of the demerged company, Ujaas Energy
Limited. Similarly, Globlegreen Power Limited has
issued and allotted 8,00,00,000 equity shares to the
shareholders of Ujaas Energy Limited. Both resulting
companies have applied for listing of their equity
shares on the stock exchange(s) where the shares of
the demerged company are currently listed.
As the implementation of the Resolution Plan has
been completed, the Implementation and Management
Committee, which was constituted to review the
execution of the approved Resolution Plan, has also
been dissolved.
Statements in this Report and the management
discussion and Analysis may be forward looking
within the meaning of the applicable securities laws
and regulations. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed in the statements. Certain factors
that could affect the Company''s operations include
increase in price of inputs, changes in Government
regulations, tax laws, economic conditions and other
factors.
Your Directors wish to place on record their deep
appreciation to our Shareholders, Customers, Business
Partners, Vendors, both International& Domestic,
Bankers, Financial Institutions& Academic Institutions.
Your Directors also thank the Government of India, the
Government of various states in India and concerned
Government Departments and agencies for their co¬
operations. We, place on record our appreciation for
the contribution made by our Employees at all levels.
Place: Indore UJAAS ENERGY LIMITED
s/d
Date: 26th August, 2025 Shyamsunder Mundra
Chairman &Managing Director
DIN:00113199
Earning before finance cost, tax and depreciation anc
amortization expenses.
Mar 31, 2024
The Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, (âNCLTâ), had vide its order dated September 17, 2020 admitted the application for the initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process (âCIRPâ) of Ujaas Energy Limited (âCompanyâ) (âAdmission Orderâ) in terms of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with the rules and regulations framed thereunder, as amended from time to time (âCodeâ).
The National Company Law Tribunal (âNCLTâ), Indore Bench, vide order no. IA/190 (MP) 2021 IN CP (IB) 9 of 2020 dated on 13th October 2023 (âApproval Order Dateâ), approved the Resolution Plan (âPlan Approval Orderâ) submitted by SVA Family Welfare Trust and M&B Switchgears ( Resolution Applicant ) for the Company. Your Directors hereby present TwentyFifth Annual Report on the performance of your Company together with the Audited Standalone Financial Statements for the Financial
year ended 31stMarch, 2024.
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW_
âUjaasâ, in local language stands for â âLight at the Dawnâ. Ujaas is one of the leading solution providers in the Indian solar power sector focused on developing, operating, owning and maintaining a diversified portfolio of solar energy power plants under its flagship brand âUJAASâ. The Company has entered in to a new Venture of Electric Vehicles and is an Indian electric two wheeler company providing efficient and cost-effective electric scooters carefully designed for easy navigation. Combining advanced technology with affordability, Ujaas believes in serving its customers and the environment together in the best possible way. The Company has its corporate headquarters in Indore (M.P.).
2. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS & COMPANY''S STATE OF AFFAIRS_
The Companyâs financial performance on Standalone Basis, for the year under review along with previous year figures are given hereunder:
(Rs.in lakh except for EPS)
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
|
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
2672.64 |
3091.95 |
|
Other Income |
2614.64 |
112.08 |
|
Total Expenses |
4478.20 |
5087.55 |
|
EBITDA* |
2608.48 |
462.28 |
|
Depreciation |
753.00 |
719.73 |
|
Interest and other borrowing cost |
1046.40 |
1626.07 |
|
PBT(profit before tax) |
(154.32) |
(1959.69) |
|
Tax expenses |
(3049.89) |
(153.99) |
|
PAT (profit after tax) |
2895.57 |
(1805.70) |
|
EPS (earning per share) |
1.84 |
(0.90) |
3. PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF UJAAS_
On the Standalone basis, during theF.Y. 2023-24 under review, your Companyâs Gross Revenue from operations stood at INR 2672.64 lakhs compared to INR 3091.95 lakhs in the previous year. The Net Profit/(Loss) of the Company stood at INR 2895.57 lakh against INR (1749.33) lakh reported in the previous year.
Segment-wise Revenue details are as under: -
|
REVENUE FROM DIFFERENT SEGMENTS |
||
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Solar Power Plant Operation Business |
2973.05 |
2070.64 |
|
Manufacturing and sale of solar power system |
1725.21 |
74.64 |
|
EV |
458.35 |
881.30 |
|
Un-allocable Income |
110.67 |
101.25 |
4. DIVIDEND& BONUS_
In view of the inadequate profit incurred by the Company for the financial year, the Board of Directors have not recommended any dividend to the Shareholders of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company has proposed to issue 1 fully paid up bonus equity shares of Rs.1 in exchange of 4 fully paid up equity share of the Company to the public shareholders of the Company.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES_
There is no amount proposed to be transferred in any reserve for the financial year 2023-24.
6. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION
AND PROTECTION FUND_
As required under the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (âIEPF Rulesâ), the Company was required to transfer the unclaimed dividend pertaining to the financial year 2015-16 of Rs. 116,697 and same has been transferred to Investor Education & Protection fund (IEPF). Also, all shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more was transferred by the company in the name of Investor Education and Protection Fund.
7. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES, JOINT VENTURES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Company & joint ventures as on 31st March, 2024.
As there is no Subsidiary Company as on 31st March, 2024 disclosure in AOC-1 is not required.
8. SHARE CAPITAL_
a) Authorised share capital:
During the year under review, the authorised share capital of the Company remained same i.e., Rs.
30.00. 00.000/- (Rupees Thirty crore only) divided into 30,00,00,000 (Thirtycrore) equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees one only) each
b) Paid-up share capital:
Pursuant to the implementation of the approved resolution plan, the following changes took place in the paid-up share capital of the Company during the year under review:
In terms of the NCLT order dated 13th October, 2023, With Effect from 20th October, 2023 the existing issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital of the Company has been reduced from 20,02,90,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each to 3,01,272 equity shares of Rs. 1 each thereby reducing the value of existing issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital of the Company to the extent of 0.15% (zero point one five percent). Any fractional share below 0.5 shall be considered as 0 share, in excess of 0.5 shall be rounded to 1 share and equal to 0.5 shall be rounded to 1 share.
With Effect From 20th October, 2023, 10,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each aggregating to Rs.
10.00. 00.000 (âEquity Sharesâ) be and are hereby issued and allotted to SVA Family Welfare Trust (9,90,00,000 shares of Rs. 1 each) and M&B
Switchgears (10,00,000 shares of Rs. 1 each), Successful Resolution Applicant, against the conversion of Resolution Applicant Loan of Rs.
10.00. 00.000 availed from SVA Family Welfare Trust and M&B Switchgears and 20th October, 2023,
50.00. 000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each aggregating to Rs. 50,00,000 (âEquity Shares") be and are hereby issued and allotted to Swastika Fin-Mart Private Limited, against the conversion of unsecured debt of Rs. 50,00,000.
As on 31st March, 2024, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into Equity Shares of the Company.
The Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, Indore Bench (âNCLT") had approved the resolution plan submitted by the Resolution Applicant vide its order dated October13, 2023. The approved resolution plan has been implemented in the following manner:
a) Taking over of management and control:
The management and control of the Company has been in the hands of the Resolution Applicant from the Effective Date.
b) Reduction of existing share capital:
In terms of the NCLT order dated 13th October, 2023, With Effect from 20th October, 2023 the existing issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital of the Company has been reduced from 20,02,90,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each to 3,01,272 equity shares of Rs. 1 each thereby reducing the value of existing issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital of the Company to the extent of 0.15% (zero point one five percent). Any fractional share below 0.5 shall be considered as 0 share, in excess of 0.5 shall be rounded to 1 share and equal to 0.5 shall be rounded to 1 share.
c) Fresh equity infusion and conversion of unsecured debt:
With Effect From 20th October, 2023, 10,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each aggregating to Rs. 10,00,00,000 ( âEquity Shares" ) be and are hereby issued and allotted to SVA Family Welfare Trust (9,90,00,000 shares of Rs. 1 each) and M&B Switchgears (10,00,000 shares of Rs. 1 each), Successful Resolution Applicant, against the conversion of Resolution Applicant Loan of Rs. 10,00,00,000 availed from SVA Family Welfare Trust and M&B Switchgears and on 20th October, 2023, 50,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each aggregating to Rs. 50,00,000 (âEquity Shares")
be and are hereby issued and allotted to Swastika Fin-Mart Private Limited, against the conversion of unsecured debt of Rs. 50,00,000.
d) Payments of CIRP Costs and Operational Creditors:
CIRP Costs and operational creditors dues (including payments towards workmen/ employee dues, statutory dues and dues of other operational creditors) has paid as per the terms of the Resolution Plan.
e) Revision of Financial Statements:
To ensure that the financial statements of the Company reflect the true financial position, the Company assets and liabilities has been re-casted with the intent that the Company has been restructured and reborn, and accordingly, the Companyâs financial statement has been revised and restated bases on applicable accounting standards and Applicable Law in order to reflect the true and fair value of the assets and liabilities, to the satisfaction of the Resolution Applicant
f) Payment to Financial Creditors:
Resolution Applicant has paid the Financial Creditors in accordance with the terms of approved Resolution Plan.
g) Scheme of Arrangement:
The Resolution Plan being submitted by the Resolution Applicant Consortium envisages the Demerger of Transformer Business and Power Trading - Advisory Business of the Company ( âDemerged Undertaking 1ââ and âDemerged Undertaking 2ââ respectively) from the Company to the Resulting Company 1 and Resulting Company 2 respectively, such that all assets and liabilities, rights and obligation relating to Demerged Undertaking 1 and Demerged Undertaking 2 shall stand vested with the Resulting Company 1 and Resulting Company 2 respectively. The Resulting Company 1 and Resulting Company 2 shall be new companies freshly incorporated to meet the requirements of this Resolution Plan.
During the year under review, no credit rating has been obtained from any credit rating agency.
In terms of Section 131 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements and Boardâs Report are in compliance with the provisions of Section 129 or
Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and that no revision has been made during any of the three preceding financial years.
During the year under review, the Company has not entered into transactions with related parties as defined under Section 2(76) and Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, rules issued thereunder read with Regulation 2(zc) &Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
All transactions with related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and are in accordance with the Policy on Related Party Transaction formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder along with the Listing Regulations.
As there were no material related party transactions during the year under review, disclosure in AOC-2 is not required. The policy on Related Party Transaction as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the company at www.ujaas.com
The Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments, if any, as covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to the Financial Statements of the company provided in this Annual Report.
During the year under review, Company has not accepted any Deposits from Directors of the Company.
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. There are no outstanding deposits from public as on 31stMarch, 2024.
⢠STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the section 139 & other applicable provisions to Statutory Auditors under the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala& Co. LLP ,
Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Registration No. C400037), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company w.e.f. 30th September, 2022 i.e. from the conclusion of 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Company till the Conclusion of 28th Annual General Meeting of the Compan yat such remuneration and out- of -pocket expense, as may be mutually agreed between the Resolution Professional (during the ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process) or the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors." In accordance with the Companies (Amendment) Act,2017, the matter related to the ratification of appointment of the Statutory Auditor by members at the Annual General Meeting of the Company is no more required.
⢠STATUTORY AUDITORS'' REPORT
The audit qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in the Auditorsâ Report for the financial year 2023-24 are as under.:
1. We draw attention to Note No 3 of the Financial
Statement, where in accordance to the resolution plan approved by Honorable NCLT the new management has taken over from effective date 20th October 2023.
The Management has adjusted / written off trade receivables on basis their internal estimates and assessment of their realization. Confirmation of remaining balances of Trade receivable amounting to Rs. 3155.27 Lakhs have not been received by the management and not available for our verification.
2. We draw your attention to note 7 of the Statement
with regard to accrued interest income on Fixed Deposits with Axis Bank amounting to Rs. 6.11 Lakhs ( corresponding previous year, quarter ended 31st March 2023 Rs. 5.59 Lakhs) and for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounting to Rs. 24.58 Lakhs (corresponding previous year ended 31st March, 2023 Rs. 22.69 Lakhs), for the quarter ended 31st December, 2023 Rs. 6.18 Lakhs, which has not been credited by bank. Accordingly, there exists a difference between balance as per books of account and confirmation by bank.
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board under section 143(12) of the Companies Act,2013.
⢠SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Ashish Karodia, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. F6549; COP No. 6375), to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
⢠SECRETARIAL AUDITOR''S REPORT
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2023-24 in prescribed format MR-3 is annexed as Annexure 1 to the Boardâs Report.
17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
During the year under review the Board of Directors met Eight (8) times on 30thMay, 2023, 01stAugust 2023, 31st August 2023, 20thOctober 2023, 24thOctober 2023, 24thNovember 2023, 23rd January, 2024 and 12th February, 2024.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 12th February,2024 without the presence of non-independent directors and members of the management, to review the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole, the performance of the Chairman of the Company and also to access the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company management and the Board.
18. AUDIT COMMITTEE_
The Company has an Audit Committee as per Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules framed thereunder and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of composition of Audit Committee and other details relating to the same are given in the Report of Corporate Governance forming part of this Report. During the Financial Year 2023-24, there has been no instance where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee. There was no instance of fraud during the year under review.
19. OTHER COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As prescribed under the Companies Act,2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 the Board of Directors of your Company has the following mandatory committees along with Audit Committee as discussed in point no.18 of this Report:
1. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Compensation Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The details of the committees along with their composition, number of meetings and attendance at the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
20. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL_
⢠DIRECTORS
a) During the CIRP period, the powers of the board of directors stood suspended and the management of the affairs of the Company was vested with the interim resolution professional/resolution professional. Pursuant to the implementation of the approved resolution plan,Mr. Shyamsunder Mundra (DIN: 00113199), Mr. Anurag Mundra (DIN: 00113172) and Mr. Vikalp Mundra (DIN: 00113145) have been reinstated/reappointed by the Resolution Applicant with the effective date i.e. 20th October, 2023. Consequently, the said board members shall continue to serve in their current positions and responsibilities, ensuring the continued success and growth of Ujaas Energy Limited. Also from the effective date the management and control of the company has been transferred by the Resolution Applicant to the Board of Directors. The Company has also appointed Mr. Nilesh Rathi, Mr. Girish Kataria and Mrs. Surabhi Agrawal as independent directors with effect from 24th November, 2023.
b) In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companyâs Article of Association, Mr. Vikalp Mundra (DIN: 00113145), Director of the Company will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Vikalp Mundra, for the consideration of the members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The brief resume of the Director and other related information has been provided in the notes to the Notice convening 25th Annual General Meeting
(AGM) of the Company.
c) In accordance with Provisions of section 196, 197,198 and 203 read with Schedule V and other applicable provisions of Companies Act,
2013, read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules,
2014, (including any statutory modifications or re-enactments thereof for the time being in force).
Further, as per declaration received from the Director of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board apprised the same and found that directors are not disqualified from holding office as director. ⢠KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act,2013 & section 2(51) of the Companies Amendment Act, 2017, the following are designated as Key Managerial Personnel of your Company by the Board:
|
S.No |
Name |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. S.S. Mundra |
Chairman & Managing Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Vikalp Mundra |
Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Anurag Mundra |
Director & CFO |
|
4. |
Mr. Sarvesh Diwan |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
21. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS_
a) Declaration by Independent Director: All the
Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations that they meet the criteria of Independence as laid down under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013& Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
b) Familiarization Programme: As per Regulation 25(7) of
SEBI (Listing Obligations &Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the details of the Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors have been detailed out in Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report & is also disclosed on website of the Company i.e.www.ujaas.com
c) Meeting: Pursuant to the requirement of Schedule
IV to the Companies act, 2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on 12th February 2024.Further, the details of Meeting of Independent Directors of the Company is given in Corporate Governance Report, forming part of Annual Report.
22. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013(including any statutory modification (s) or reenactments) thereof for the time being in force), the Directors of the Company confirms that: -
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024, 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 approved the accounting policies and have applied consistently and made judgment 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 31,2024 and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a
going concernâ basis;
e) Proper internal financial controls are followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
23. BOARD EVALUATION_
Pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Companies Act,2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of its directors individually as well as
the evaluation of the working of its committees. The performance evaluation of the Chairman & Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. More details on the same is given in the Corporate Governance Section forming part of this Annual Report.
24. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL
MECHANISM_
The Company has a whistle blower policy to report genuine concerns or grievances. The whistle blower policy has been posted on the website of the Company www. ujaas.com.
The policy is in the line with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY (CSR Initiatives)
The brief outline of the corporate social responsibility ( CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure 2 of this report in the format prescribed in the Companyâs (Corporate Social Responsibility policy) Rules, 2014.
The Companyâs policy on CSR is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com
26. RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
The Company has laid down a well-defined Risk Management mechanism covering the risk mapping & analysis, risk exposure, potential impact & risk mitigation measures. A detailed exercise is carried out every year to identify, evaluate, manage & monitor the principle risks that can impact the Companyâs ability to achieve its strategic & financial objectives.
The Board periodically reviews the risks & suggests steps to take control & mitigate the same through a properly defined framework. The Company has framed a Risk Management Policy to identify & assess the key risk areas, monitor & report compliance & effectiveness of the policy & procedure. The Companyâs policy on Risk Management is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com.
27. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The details in respect of Internal Financial Control and their Adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is a part of this Report.
28. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE_
Your Company believes in adopting best practices of Corporate Governance. In Compliance with Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a Separate report on Corporate Governance along-with a Certificate from the Auditors on its Compliance, forms an integral part of this report.
29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION &
ANALYSIS REPORT_
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms an integral part of this report and gives details of the overall industry structure, economic developments, segment wise performance, outlook, risk and concerns, internal control system and their adequacy and other material development during the financial year 2023-24.
30. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has framed a policy for selection & appointment of Directors including determining qualifications & independence of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management personnel & their remuneration as part of its charter& other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. An extract of the policy covering these requirements is provided as Annexure 3 of Boardâs Report. We affirm that the remuneration paid to Directors is as per the remuneration policy of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration policy of the Company is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com.
31. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES_
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this report and are annexed herewith as Annexure 6 of Boardâs Report.
The Company had 85 employees as at March 31, 2024. None of the employees of the Company were in receipt of remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/- per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- per month during the year under review.
32. REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Your Companyâs shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL). M/s. Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is our registrar for electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL. In view of the numerous advantage offered by the Depository System, members are requested to avail of the facility of Dematerialization of the Companyâs shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
33. LISTING STATUS_
Companyâs shares are listed with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company has paid annual listing fee for Financial Year 2024-25 of both the stock exchanges in time. There was no suspension of trading during the year under review.
34. HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The company takes pride in the commitment, competence and dedication shown by its employees in all areas of business. Company is committed to nurturing, enhancing and retaining top talent through superior Learning and Organizational development including IIMs and IITs. This is a part of Corporate HR function and is a critical pillar to support the organizationâs growth and its sustainability in the long run.
Companyâs Industrial relations continued to be healthy,cordial, and harmonious during the period under review.
35. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY_
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Companyâs policy required conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliance environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources.
36. DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL
HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013_
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace ( Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress the
Compliant received regarding sexual harassment. All women employees ( permanent, temporary, contractual & trainee) are covered under this policy. The Company regularly conducts awareness programs. There was no case of Sexual harassment reported during the year under review. The detailed description for the same is given in Corporate Governance Report, forming part of Annual Report.
37. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL
ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS/TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANY''S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE_
No significant and/or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company during the year under review.
38. DIFFERENCE IN VALUATION DONE AT
ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS_
There was no One Time Settlement of loan taken from Banks or any financial Institutions. Hence, the difference in valuation does not arise.
39. ANNUAL RETURN_
In compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3)and Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 has been uploaded on the website of the Company and the web link of the same is https://www.ujaas.com/.
40. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company have occurredbetween the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this BoardâsReport.
41. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION
PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC)_
The Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, (âNCLTâ), had vide its order dated September 17, 2020 admitted the application for the initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process (âCIRPâ) of Ujaas Energy Limited (âCompanyâ) (âAdmission Orderâ) in terms of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with the rules and regulations framed thereunder, as amended from time to time (âCodeâ).
The National Company Law Tribunal (âNCLTâ), Indore Bench, vide order no. IA/190 (MP) 2021 IN CP (IB) 9 of 2020 dated on 13th October 2023 (âApproval Order Dateâ), approved the Resolution Plan (âPlan Approval Orderâ) submitted by SVA Family Welfare Trust and M&B Switchgears ( Resolution Applicant ) for the Company.
42. DISCLOSURES ON CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION,
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 is furnished in Annexure 5.
43. BUSINESS REPORTING FRAMEWORK
Business responsibility reporting as required by Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 with Stock Exchange is not applicable to your company for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024.
44.INSURANCE_
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all its movable & immovable assets for various types of risks.
45.PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING & CODE OF CONDUCT_
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of insider trading) Regulation, 2015 with a view to regulate trading in securities by the directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires preclearance for dealing in the companyâs shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in
possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the company and during the period when the Trading window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board members and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with Code.
The Insider trading policy of the company covering code of practices and procedure for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading is available on the website of the company at www. ujaas.com.
46.SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA (ICSI)_
The Company complies with the Secretarial Standards issued by ICSI, one of the premier professional bodies in India.
47. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT_
Statements in this Report and the management discussion and Analysis may be forward looking within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Certain factors that could affect the Companyâs operations include increase in price of inputs, changes in Government regulations, tax laws, economic conditions and other factors.
48. APPRECIATION_
Your Directors wish to place on record their deep appreciation to our Shareholders, Customers, Business Partners, Vendors, both International& Domestic, Bankers, Financial Institutions& Academic Institutions.
Your Directors also thank the Government of India, the Government of various states in India and concerned Government Departments and agencies for their cooperations. We, place on record our appreciation for the contribution made by our Employees at all levels.
For UJAAS ENERGY LIMITED
Place: Indore Shyamsunder Mundra
Date: 15th July 2024 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN:00113199
Mar 31, 2023
The Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal, (âNCLTâ), had vide its order dated September 17, 2020 admitted the application for the initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process (âCIRPâ) of Ujaas Energy Limited (âCompanyâ) (âAdmission Orderâ) in terms of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with the rules and regulations framed thereunder, as amended from time to time (âCodeâ). Mr. Navin Khandelwal (IP Registration No. IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00703/2017-18/11301) had been appointed as an interim resolution professional under the provisions of Code vide the Admission Order. As per Section 17 of the Code, on commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
(CIRP), the powers of the Board of Directors of the Company stand suspended and the same have been vested with Mr. Navin Khandelwal as the interim resolution professional. Subsequently, vide NCLT order dated 28 th January 2021 appointed Mr. Naveen Kumar Sood (IP Registration No. IBBI/IPA-001/IP- P00132/2017-2018/10274 to act Resolution Professional in place of Mr. Navin Khandelwal in
terms of the provisions of the Code.
Your Directors hereby present Twenty Forth Annual Report on the performance of your Company together with the Audited Standalone Financial Statements for the Financial year ended 31 st March, 2023.
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW_
âUjaasâ, in local language stands for â âLight at the Dawnâ. Ujaas is one of the leading solution providers in the Indian solar power sector focused on developing, operating, owning and maintaining a diversified portfolio of solar energy power plants under its flagship brand UJAAS The Company has entered in to a new Venture of Electric Vehicles and is an Indian electric two wheeler company providing efficient and cost-effective electric scooters carefully designed for easy navigation. Combining advanced technology with affordability, Ujaas believes in serving its customers and the environment together in the best possible way. The Company has its corporate headquarters in Indore (M.P.)
2. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS & COMPANYâS STATE OF AFFAIRS_
The Company''s financial performance on Standalone Basis, for the year under review along with previous year figures are given hereunder: (Rs.in lakh except for EPS)
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
|
|
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
3091.95 |
4467.03 |
|
Other Income |
112.08 |
158.19 |
|
Total Expenses |
5087.55 |
6816.37 |
|
EBITDA* |
462.28 |
(80.67) |
|
Depreciation |
719.73 |
739.61 |
|
Interest and other borrowing cost |
1626.07 |
1370.87 |
|
PBT(profit before tax) |
(1833.52) |
(10989.81) |
|
Tax expenses |
134.19 |
19.41 |
|
PAT (profit after tax) |
(1749.33) |
(10970.40) |
|
EPS (earning per share) |
(0.87) |
(5.48) |
* Earning before finance cost, tax and depreciation and amortization expenses.
3. PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF UJAAS_
On the Standalone basis, during the F.Y. 2022-23 under review, your Companyâs Gross Revenue from operations stood at INR 3091.95lakhs compared to INR 4467.03 lakhs in the previous year. The Net Profit/(Loss) of the Company stood at INR (1749.33) lakh against INR (10970.40) lakh reported in the previous year.
Segment-wise Revenue details are as under: -
|
REVENUE FROM DIFFERENT SEGMENTS |
Yearly Revenue (INR in Lakh) |
|
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
|
Solar Power Plant Operation Business |
2146.84 |
2666.06 |
|
Manufacturing and sale of solar power system |
74.64 |
2.00 |
|
EV |
881.30 |
1878.83 |
|
Un-allocable Income |
101.25 |
78.33 |
4. DIVIDEND_
In view of the net loss incurred by the Company for the financial year and the accumulated losses of the previous financial years, the Board of Directors does not recommend any dividend to the Shareholders of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2023..
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES_
There is no amount proposed to be transferred in any reserve for the financial year 2022-23 .
6. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
As required under the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (âIEPF Rulesâ), the Company was required to transfer the unclaimed final dividend pertaining to the financial year 2015-16 of Rs. 67429.17 and same has been transferred to Investor Education & Protection fund (IEPF). Also, all shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more was transferred by the company in the name of Investor Education and Protection Fund.
7. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES, JOINT
VENTURES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS_
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Associates Company & joint ventures as on 31 st March, 2023. As there is no Subsidiary Company as on 31 st March, 2023 disclosure in AOC-1 is not required.
8. SHARE CAPITAL_
During the year under review, there was no change in the share capital of the Company. The paid-up Equity Share capital of the Company as at March 31, 2023 stood at Rs. 20,02,90,000 (Rupees Twenty Crore Two Lakh Ninety Thousand). As on 31 st March, 2023, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into Equity Shares of the Company.
9. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
Currently the Company has 1(one) Employee Stock Option Scheme namely âUjaas Employee Stock Option Scheme 2015â (âESOP Scheme 2015 / Schemeâ). The scheme was formed to recognize the dedication & efforts made by all its employees towards the growth & success of the Company. There was no material change in the Scheme during the year under review. The Scheme is in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulation, 2014 (âSBEB Regulationsâ). The Company has received the certificate from the Auditor of the Company that the Scheme is implemented in accordance with the SBEB Regulations and the resolution passed by the members. The Certificate will be available at the Annual General Meeting for inspection by the members. The Company has not allotted any options to its Key Managerial Personnel; hence no disclosure is required under Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
The Disclosure with regard to Regulation 14 of SBEB Regulations shall form part of this Annual Report.
10. CREDIT RATING_
During the year under review, no credit rating has been obtained from any credit rating agency.
11. REVISION IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR BOARDâS REPORT U/S 131(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
n terms of Section 131 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements and Boardâs Report are in compliance with the provisions of Section 129 or Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and that no revision has been made during any of the three preceding financial years.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, the Company has not entered into transactions with related parties as defined under Section 2(76) and Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, rules issued thereunder read with Regulation 2(zc) & Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
All transactions with related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and are in accordance with the Policy on Related Party Transaction formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder along with the Listing Regulations.
As there were no material related party transactions during the year under review, disclosure in AOC- 2 is not required. The policy on Related Party Transaction as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the company at www.ujaas.com
13. LOANS, GUARANTEES AND
INVESTMENTS_
The Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments, if any, as covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to the Financial Statements of the company provided in this Annual Report.
14. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS ACCEPTED FROM DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, Company has not accepted any Deposits from Directors of the Company.
15. DETAILS RELATED TO DEPOSITS
COVERED UNDER CHAPTER V OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013_
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. There are no outstanding deposits from public as on 31 st March, 2023.
16. AUDITORS & THEIR REPORTS_
Pursuant to the section 139 & other applicable provisions to Statutory Auditors under the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co. Llp , Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Registration No. C400037), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company w.e.f. 30th September, 2022 i.e. from the conclusion of 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Company till the Conclusion of 28th Annual General Meeting of the Company at such remuneration and out-of -pocket expense, as may be mutually agreed between the Resolution Professional (during the ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process) or the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors.â In accordance with the Companies (Amendment) Act,2017, the matter related to the ratification of appointment of the Statutory Auditor by members at the Annual General Meeting of the Company is no more required.
The audit qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in the Auditorsâ Report for the financial year 2022-23 are as under.:
1. As mentioned in Note 41 & 42 of the Statement, creditors were called upon to submit their claims. Claims submitted by the Financial creditors and operational creditors are subject to reconciliations. Pending reconciliation and final outcome of the CIRP, no accounting impact in the books of accounts has been given in respect of excess, short, or non-receipts of claims for operational and financial creditors. Hence consequential impact, if any, on the financial statements is currently unascertainable.
2. We have been informed by Resolution Professional
that the certain information including the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Creditor and the outcome of certain procedures carried out as a part of the CIRP are confidential in nature and could not be shared with anyone other than the Committee of Creditor and NCLT. Accordingly, we are unable to comment on the possible financial impact, presentation and disclosure, if any, that may arise if we have been provided access to those information..
3. As mentioned in Note No 43 of the Statement, no impairment assessment of property plant and equipment and intangible asset in carrying value as at 31 st March, 2023 is made. Therefore, we are unable to comment on consequential impairment, if any, that is required to be made in carrying value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
4. Note No. 44 the Statement, balance confirmations not been received in respect of trade receivables, deposits, loans and advances and trade and other payables as a result of which reconciliation process and consequential adjustments, if any, has not been carried out. The Company has adjusted / provided / written off / back significant amounts basis its internal estimates, against which necessary supporting documentation has not been made available to us..
5. Note 45 of the financial statements with regards to difference in borrowings aggregating to Rs. 2573.55 lacs arising with bank balance confirmation due to the interest on borrowings being recognized by the Company based on the sanction terms of borrowing, whereas the lenders has not charged the same. The interest expenses recognized on borrowings during the year by the Company amounting to Rs. 1165.49 Lacs..
6. Note 46 of the financial statement with regards to difference arising in accrued interest on fixed deposit of Axis Bank by Rs 22.68 lacs due to interest being recognized by the Company on accrual basis, where as Axis Bank has not provided interest in their statement.
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the Auditors to the Audit
Committee or the Board under section 143(12) of the Companies Act,2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Ashish Karodia, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. F6549; COP No. 6375), to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24..
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2022-23 in prescribed format MR-3 is annexed as Annexure 3 to the Boardâs Report and contain following observation:-
The tenure of Ms. Yamini Karmarkar and Mr. Prakash Dandekar ended on 28th March 2022 and has not yet been re-appointed by the Company.
The tenure of Ms. Yamini Karmarkar and Mr. Prakash Dandekar ended on 28th March 2022 and has not yet been re-appointed by the Company.
Since the independent director were not appointed or reappointed during the financial year which has resulted in non- compliance regarding composition of Board and committees at the end of the financial year 2021-2022.
Following explanation or comment made by the Board on observation made by company secretary in practice in his secretarial audit report:-
All the independent directors of the company have ceased their office due to completion of their tenure and no independent directors have been appointed till date due to suspension of powers of the Board of Directors of the Company. Hence, once the independent directors appointed by the company necessary reconstitution of composition of board and committees would be done accordingly.
17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS_
During the year under review the Board of Directors
met Five (5) times on 30 th May 2022, 09 th August 2022, 2 nd September 2022, 11 th November 2022, 10 st February 2023.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was not held because During the year, all the independent directors of the company have ceased their office due to completion of their tenure and no independent directors have been appointed till the date of AGM.
18. AUDIT COMMITTEE_
All the independent directors of the company have ceased their office due to completion of their tenure and no independent directors have been appointed till the date of AGM due to suspension of powers of the Board of Directors of the Company. Hence, once the independent directors appointed by the company necessary reconstitution of the committee would be done accordingly.
19. OTHER COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board of Directors of your Company has the following mandatory committees along with Audit Committee as discussed in point no.18 of this Report:
1. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Compensation Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The details of the committees along with their composition, number of meetings and attendance at the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
20. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL_
a) In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Company''s Article of Association, Mr. Anurag Mundra (DIN: 00113172), Director of the Company will retire by rotation at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re- appointment.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Anurag Mundra, for the consideration of the members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The brief resume of the Director and other related information has been provided in the notes to the Notice convening 24 th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
b) In accordance with Provisions of section 196, 197,198 and 203 read with Schedule V and other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014, (including any statutory modifications or re- enactments thereof for the time being in force).
Further, as per declaration received from the Director of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board apprised the same and found that directors are not disqualified from holding office as director.
In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 & section 2(51) of the Companies Amendment Act, 2017, the following are designated as Key Managerial Personnel of your Company by the Board:
|
S.No |
Name |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mr. Shyam Sunder Mundra |
Chairman & Director |
|
2. |
Mr. Vikalp Mundra |
Director |
|
3. |
Mr. Anurag Mundra |
Director & CFO |
|
4. |
Mr. Sarvesh Diwan |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
NOTE: The company is under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under which the power of management is vested with Resolution Professional (RP) and due to this all the executive directors have been treated as non-executive directors. Furthermore, the term of period of Managing director and Joint Managing Directors had been expired on 24 th September 2020 and till now no re- appointment have been made and all the directors are continuing as a non-executive director.
All the independent directors of the company have ceased their office due to completion of their tenure and no independent directors have been appointed till date due to suspension of powers of the Board of Directors of the Company. Hence, once the independent directors appointed by the company necessary reconstitution of composition of board and committees would be done accordingly.
22. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITYSTATEMENT_
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act,
2013(including any statutory modification (s) or reenactments) thereof for the time being in force), the
Directors of the Company confirms 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 approved the accounting policies and have applied consistently and made judgment 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 financial year ended on March 31, 2023;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a
going concernâ basis
e) Proper internal financial controls are followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134 (3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Regulations of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that of its Committees and Individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The exercise was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects of the Boards functioning such as composition of the Board & committees, experience & competencies, performance of specific duties & obligations, governance issues etc.
The Directors were satisfied with the evaluation results, which reflected the overall engagement and effectiveness of the Board and its Committees with the Company.
24. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGILMECHANISM_
The Company has a whistle blower policy to report genuine concerns or grievances. The whistle blower policy has been posted on the website of the Company www.ujaas.com..
The policy is in the line with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY (CSR Initiatives)
The brief outline of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure 4 of this report in the format prescribed in the Companyâs (Corporate Social Responsibility policy) Rules, 2014.
The Companyâs policy on CSR is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com
The Company has laid down a well-defined Risk Management mechanism covering the risk mapping & analysis, risk exposure, potential impact risk mitigation measures. A detailed exercise is carried out every year to identify, evaluate, manage & monitor the principle
risks that can impact the Companyâs ability to achieve its strategic & financial objectives.
The Board periodically reviews the risks & suggests steps to take control & mitigate the same through a properly defined framework. The Company has framed a Risk Management Policy to identify & assess the key risk areas, monitor & report compliance & effectiveness of the policy & procedure. The Companyâs policy on Risk Management is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com.
27. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
SYSTEM_
The details in respect of Internal Financial Control and their Adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is a part of this Report.
28. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE_
Your Company believes in adopting best practices of Corporate Governance. In Compliance with Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a Separate report on Corporate Governance along-with a Certificate from the Auditors on its Compliance, forms an integral part of this report.
29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION&
ANALYSIS REPORT_
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms an integral part of this report and gives details of the overall industry structure, economic developments, segment wise performance, outlook, risk and concerns, internal control system and their adequacy and other material development during the financial year 2022-23.
30. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION
POLICY_
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has framed a policy for selection & appointment of Directors including determining qualifications & independence of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management personnel & their remuneration as part of its charter& other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. An extract of the policy covering these requirements is provided as Annexure 5 of Boardâs Report. We affirm
that the remuneration paid to Directors is as per the remuneration policy of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration policy of the Company is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com.
31. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this report and are annexed herewith as Annexure 6 of Boardâs Report.
The Company had 86 employees as at March 31, 2023. None of the employees of the Company were in receipt of remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/- per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- per month during the year under review
32. REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Your Companyâs shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL). M/s. Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is our registrar for electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL. In view of the numerous advantage offered by the Depository System, members are requested to avail of the facility of Dematerialization of the Companyâs shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid
33. LISTING STATUS_
Companyâs shares are listed with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company has paid annual listing fee for Financial Year 2023-24 of both the stock exchanges in time. There was no suspension of trading during the year under review.
34. HUMAN RESOURCES AND
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS_
The company takes pride in the commitment, competence and dedication shown by its employees in all areas of business. Company is committed to nurturing, enhancing and retaining top talent through superior Learning and Organizational development including IIMs and IITs. This is a part of Corporate HR function and is a critical pillar to support the organizationâs growth and its sustainability in the long run.
Companyâs Industrial relations continued to be healthy,
cordial and harmonious during the period under review..
35. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY_
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Companyâs policy required conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliance environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources.
36. DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress the Compliant received regarding sexual harassment. All women employees (permanent, temporary, contractual & trainee) are covered under this policy. The Company regularly conducts awareness programs. There was no case of Sexual harassment reported during the year under review. The detailed description for the same is given in Corporate Governance Report, forming part of Annual Report.
37. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND
MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/COURTS/TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE_
No significant and/or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company during the year under review.
38. DIFFERENCE IN VALUATION DONE
AT ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS_
There was no One Time Settlement of loan taken from Banks or any financial Institutions. Hence, the
difference in valuation does not arise.
39. ANNUAL RETURN_
In compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3) and Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 has been uploaded on the website of the Company and the web link of the same is https://www.ujaas.com/.
40. MATERIAL CHANGES AND
COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY_
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Boardâs Report.
41. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY
RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC)_
The Honâble National Company Law Tribunal, (âNCLTâ)â), had vide its order dated September 17, 2020 admitted the application for the initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process (âCIRPâ) of Ujaas Energy Limited (âCompanyâ) (âAdmission Orderâ) in terms of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with the rules and regulations framed thereunder, as amended from time to time (âCodeâ). Mr. Navin Khandelwal (IP Registration No. IBBI/ IPA-001/IP-P00703/2017- 18/11301) had been
appointed as an interim resolution professional under the provisions of Code vide the Admission Order. As per Section 17 of the Code, the powers of the Board of Directors of the Company stand suspended and the same have been vested with Mr. Navin Khandelwal as the interim resolution professional. Subsequently, vide NCLT order dated 28 th January 2021 appointed Mr. Naveen Kumar Sood (IP Registration No. IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00132/2017-2018/10274 to act Resolution Professional in place of Mr. Navin Khandelwal in terms of the provisions of the Code. In pursuance of the CIRP process, a resolution plan duly approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) was submitted to NCLT
for approval. NCLT has rejected the resolution plan vide Order dated 06/01/2023. The resolution applicant has already filed an appeal at NCLAT challenging the NCLT orders and the Appeal is being heard by NCLAT..
42. DISCLOSURES ON CONSERVATION
OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, 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 is furnished in Annexure 6.
43. BUSINESS REPORTING FRAMEWORK
Business responsibility reporting as required by Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 with Stock Exchange is not applicable to your company for the financial year ended 31 st March, 2023.
44.INSURANCE_
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all its movable & immovable assets for various types of risks.
45.PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING & CODE OF CONDUCT_
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of insider trading) Regulation, 2015 with a view to regulate trading in securities by the directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires preclearance for dealing in the companyâs shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the company and during the period when the Trading window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board members and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with Code.
The Insider trading policy of the company covering code of practices and procedure for fair disclosure of
unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading is available on the website of the company at www.ujaas.com.
46.SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA (ICSI)_
The Company complies with the Secretarial Standards issued by ICSI, one of the premier professional bodies in India.
47. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT_
Statements in this Report and the management discussion and Analysis may be forward looking within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Certain factors that could affect the Companyâs operations include increase in price of inputs, changes in Government regulations, tax laws, economic conditions and other factors.
48. APPRECIATION_
Your Directors wish to place on record their deep appreciation to our Shareholders, Customers, Business Partners, Vendors, both International & Domestic, Bankers, Financial Institutions & Academic Institutions.
Your Directors also thank the Government of India, the Government of various states in India and concerned Government Departments and agencies for their cooperations. We, place on record our appreciation for the contribution made by our Employees at all levels.
UJAAS ENERGY LIMITED
Undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
Place: Indore Shyam Sunder Mundra
Date: 31st August 2023 Chairman & Director
(Member of Suspended Board of Directors) DIN:00113199
Mar 31, 2018
Dear Members,
The Directors have great pleasure to present the 19th Annual Report of Ujaas Energy Limited (âthe Companyâ or âUjaasâ) on the business and operations of the Company alongwith the Audited Financial Statements, for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2018.
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ujaas is one of the leading solution providers in the Indian solar power sector focused on developing, operating, owning and maintaining a diversified portfolio of solar energy power plants under its flagship brand âUJAASâ. The Company has its corporate headquarters in Indore (M.P.).
2. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Companyâs financial performance both on standalone as well as consolidated basis, for the year under review along with previous figures are given hereunder:
(Rs. in lakh except for EPS)
|
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
CONSOLIDATED |
||
|
2017-18 |
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
2016-17 |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
33417.31 |
48634.78 |
33417.31 |
48634.78 |
|
Other Income |
326.85 |
432.89 |
321.72 |
421.45 |
|
Total Expenses |
29378.82 |
41613.70 |
29378.82 |
41548.41 |
|
EBITDA* |
4365.34 |
7453.97 |
4360.21 |
7507.82 |
|
Depreciation |
822.00 |
816.56 |
822.00 |
816.56 |
|
Interest and other borrowing cost |
1692.23 |
1835.27 |
1692.23 |
1835.27 |
|
PBT(profit before tax) |
1851.11 |
4802.14 |
1845.98 |
4855.99 |
|
Tax expenses |
150.26 |
1208.9 |
150.26 |
1208.9 |
|
PAT (profit after tax) |
1700.85 |
3593.24 |
1695.72 |
3647.09 |
|
EPS (earning per share) |
0.85 |
1.80 |
0.85 |
1.82 |
* Earning before finance cost, tax and depreciation and amortization expenses.
3. PERFORMANCE REVIEW & COMPANYâS STATE OF AFFAIRS
Your Company has reported 28.88% downfall in its annual turnover in comparison to the previous year due to the impact of GST, delay in project execution & drastic slowdown in the market since July 01, 2017. During the F.Y. under review, at Standalone level, the Gross Revenue from operations stood at INR 33,417.31 lakh as compared to INR 48,634.78 lakh in the previous year. The Net Profit of the Company stood at INR 1,700.85 lakh against INR 3,593.24 lakh reported in the previous year.
On consolidated basis, Gross Revenue from operations for the F.Y. under review was INR 33,417.31 lakh (Previous year INR 48,634.78 lakh). The consolidated net profit for the year stood at INR 1,695.72 lakh against INR 3,647.09 lakh in the previous year.
Segment-wise Revenue details are as under: -
|
REVENUE FROM DIFFERENT SEGMENTS |
Yearly Revenue (INR in Lakh) |
|
|
2018 |
2017 |
|
|
Solar Power Plant Operation Business |
3155.84 |
4285.67 |
|
Manufacturing and sale of solar power system |
30261.47 |
44349.11 |
4. DIVIDEND
During the year under review, your Directors have not recommended any dividend due to the downfall in the turnover of the Company. The Company is deploying the funds in further business development and to combat the current uncertainties in the Solar industry.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The requirement of mandatory transfer of a specified percentage of the net profit to general reserve has been withdrawn consequent to introduction of Companies Act, 2013, and the Company can optionally transfer any amount from the surplus of profit or loss account to the General reserves. Your Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves.
6. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES, JOINT VENTURES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As on 31st March, 2018, there were no associates and joint ventures within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and your Company has 2 (two) subsidiary companies whereby 1(one) is a wholly own subsidiary incorporated in Uganda named as Eizooba Energy One Limited and a subsidiary named as Ujaas Energy Limited (registered at RAK offshore Dubai) wherein, no capital has been deployed yet.
A statement containing silent features of the financial of the Companyâs subsidiaries is annexed in Annexure-1 to this report in form AOC-1. However, all the subsidiaries are yet to commence their business.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies and the related detailed information shall be made available to the shareholders of the Company and its subsidiary companies upon request and it shall also be made available on the website of the Company i.e., www.ujaas.com. The Annual accounts of the subsidiary companies shall also be kept at the registered office of the Company for inspection of the same by any shareholder.
The Companyâs policy on determining material subsidiary is available on our website www.ujaas.com.
The Consolidated financial statements of the Company including all subsidiaries duly audited by the Statutory Auditors are presented in the Annual Report. The consolidation of financial statements is done in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Indian Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as applicable on the Company w.e.f. 1st April 2017. The consolidated financial statements form an integral part of the Report. The Audited financial statements are reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
7. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no change in the share capital of the Company. The paid-up Equity Share capital of the Company as at March 31, 2018 stood at Rs.20,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Crore). As on 31st March 2018, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into Equity Shares of the Company.
8. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
Currently the Company has 1(one) Employee Stock Option Scheme namely âUjaas Employee Stock Option Scheme 2015â (âEsOs Scheme 2015 / Schemeâ). The scheme was formed to recognize the dedication & efforts made by all its employees towards the growth & success of the Company. There was no material change in the Scheme during the year under review.
The Scheme is in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulation, 2014 (âSBEB Regulationsâ). The Company has received the certificate from the Auditor of the Company that the Scheme is implemented in accordance with the SBEB Regulations and the resolution passed by the members. The Certificate will be available at the Annual General Meeting for inspection by the members.
During the year under review, the Compensation Committee had granted 11,19,000 stock options to the eligible employees under the scheme. The Company has not allotted any options to its Key Managerial Personnel; hence no disclosure is required under Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
The Disclosure with regard to Regulation 14 of SBEB Regulations is annexed as Annexure - 8 to this report and is also available on the website of the Company under https://www.ujaas.com/esos/
9. CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, CRISIL has assigned a credit rating CRISIL-BBB rating for long term bank loan facilities and âCRISIL A2â rating for the short-term bank loan facilities.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, the Company entered into transactions with related parties as defined under Section 2(76) and Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, rules issued thereunder read with Regulation 2(zc) & Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Further, the Company did not enter into material significant transactions with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or any other related parties.
All transactions with related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and are in accordance with the Policy on Related Party Transaction formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder along with the Listing Regulations.
As there were no material related party transactions during the year under review, disclosure in AOC-2 is not required. The policy on Related Party Transaction as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website of the company at www.ujaas.com
11. LOAN GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The Company has given loans to its wholly own subsidiaries, which is exempted under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments as covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to the Financial Statements of the company provided in this Annual Report.
12. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS ACCEPTED FROM DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the Company accepted loans from its Whole-time Directors upto a tune of Rs.1,65,00,000 (Rupees One crore sixty-five lakhs only) pursuant to the approval of the Board in their meeting held on 14th August, 2017, in addition to the loan of Rs.27,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty seven Crore only) taken from them in F.Y.2016-17 with the approval of the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 27th February, 2017. Also, the said transaction falls under the category of related party transactions and is detailed in notes to accounts.
13. DETAILS RELATED TO DEPOSITS COVERED UNDER CHAPTER V OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposit from the public within the provisions of Section 73 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 & Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.There are no outstanding deposits from public as on 31st March, 2018.
14. AUDITORS & THEIR REPORTS
- STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the section 139 & other applicable provisions to Statutory Auditors under the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. SMAK & Co. (formerly known as M/s Atishay & Associates), Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Registration No. 020120C), were appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company w.e.f. 19th September, 2017 (date of last Annual General Meeting).
In accordance with the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, the matter related to the ratification of appointment of the Statutory Auditor by members at the Annual General Meeting of the Company is no more required.
- STATUTORY AUDITORSâ REPORT
There are no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks in the Auditorsâ Report for the financial year 2017-18.
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Ashish Karodia, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. F6549; COP No. 6375), to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial year 2017-18.
- SECRETARIAL AUDITORâS REPORT
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 201718 in prescribed format MR-3 is annexed as Annexure 3 to the Boardsâ Report. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks in the Secretarial Audit Report.
15. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
During the year under review the Board of Directors met four (4) times on 29th May 2017, 14th August 2017, 10th November 2017 & 13th February 2018.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 13th February, 2018, without the presence of non-independent directors and members of the management, to review the performance of nonindependent directors and the Board as a whole, the performance of the Chairman of the Company and also to access the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company management and the Board.
16. AUDIT COMMITTEE
As on 31st March, 2018, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company comprised of three (3) members namely Mr. Santosh Muchhal(*), Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri(*) and Mr. Anurag Mundra, majority of them being Independent Directors except Mr. Anurag Mundra, who is a Whole Time Director. Mr. Santosh Muchhal being an Independent Director is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Committee was reconstituted w.e.f. 2nd April, 2018 comprising of Mrs. Yamini Karmarkar(**) as a Chairperson of the Committee & Mr. Prakash Dandekar(**) & Mr. Anurag Mundra as members of the Committee.
The Board accepted the recommendations of Audit Committee whenever made by the Committee during the year.
Note:
(*) Mr. Santosh Muchhal & Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri retired from the directorship of the Company & therefore ceased to be the members of the Committee w. e. f. the closing hours of 31.03.2018.
(**) Mrs. Yamini Karmarkar was made Chairperson & Mr. Prakash Dandekar was made a member of the Committee w.e.f. 02.04.2018.
17. OTHER COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board of Directors of your Company has the following mandatory committees along with Audit Committee as discussed in point no.16 of this Report:
1. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Compensation Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The details of the committees along with their composition, number of meetings and attendance at the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
18. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
- DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companyâs Article of Association, Mr. Vikalp Mundra (DIN: 00113145), Joint Managing Director of the Company will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
Pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, Schedule IV & all other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Mr. Piyush Kumar Sinha (DIN: 00484132) was appointed as an Additional (Independent & Non-executive) Director w.e.f. 13.02.2018 & Mrs. Yamini Karmarkar (DIN: 07543128) & Mr. Prakash Dandekar (DIN: 08082848) as an Additional (Independent & Non-executive) Director w.e.f.29.03.2018.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Vikalp Mundra, & appointment of Mr. Piyush Kumar Sinha, Mrs. Yamini Karmarkar & Mr. Prakash Dandekar, for the consideration of the members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The brief resume of the Directors and other related information has been provided in the notes to the Notice convening 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
Further, as per declarations received from all the Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board apprised the same and found that none of the director is disqualified from holding office as director.
- KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 & section 2(51) of the Companies Amendment Act, 2017, the following are designated as Key Managerial Personnel of your Company by the Board:
19. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
a) Declaration by Independent Director: All the
Independent Directors have submitted declaration to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. So, as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
b) Familiarization Programme : As per Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the details of the Familiarization programme for Independent Directors have been detailed out in Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report & is also disclosed on website of the Company i.e. www.ujaas. com
c) Meeting : Pursuant to the requirement of Schedule IV to the Companies act, 2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on 13th February, 2018, without the presence of non-independent directors & members of the management, to review the performance of non-independent directors & the Board as a whole, the performance of the Chairman of the Company & also to access the quality, quantity & timeliness of the flow of the information between the Company management & the Board.
20. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification (s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), the Directors of the Company confirms that: -
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2018, 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 approved the accounting policies and have applied consistently and made judgment 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, 2018 and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2018;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a âgoing concernâ basis;
e) Proper internal financial controls are followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
21. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of its directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees. The performance evaluation of the Chairman & Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. More details on the same is given in the Corporate Governance Section forming part of this Annual Report.
22. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a whistle blower policy to report genuine concerns or grievances. The whistle blower policy has been posted on the website of the Company www.ujaas.com
The policy is in the line with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
23. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY (CSR Intiatives)
The brief outline of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure 4 of this report in the format prescribed in the Companyâs (Corporate Social Responsibility policy) Rules, 2014.
The Companyâs policy on CSR is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com
24. RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
In terms of respective provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant rules and relevant regulations of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Risk management is embedded in your Companyâs operating framework. The Company has laid down a well defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping & analysis, risk exposure, potential impact& risk mitigation measures. Your Company believes that managing risk helps in maximizing returns. The Companyâs approach to addressing Business Risks is comprehensive and includes periodic reviews of such risks and a framework for mitigating controls and reporting mechanism of such risks. The Risk management framework is reviewed periodically by the Board and Audit Committee. Some of the Risks that the Company is exposed to are:
- Strategic Risk
- Operational Risk
- Financial Risk
- Regulatory Risk
The Companyâs policy on Risk Management is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com.
25. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The details in respect of Internal Financial Control and their Adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is a part of this Report.
26. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes in adopting best practices of Corporate Governance. In Compliance with Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, a Separate report on Corporate Governance along-with a Certificate from the Auditors on its Compliance, forms an integral part of this report.
27. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms an integral part of this report and gives details of the overall industry structure, economic developments, segment wise performance, outlook, risk and concerns, internal control system and their adequacy and other material development during the financial year 2017-18.
28. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company approved a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for selection and appointment of Directors including determining qualifications and independence of a Director, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration as part of its charter and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. An extract of the policy covering these requirements is provided as Annexure 5 of Board report. We affirm that the remuneration paid to Directors is as per the remuneration policy of the Company. There has been no change in the policy since last fiscal.
The Nomination and Remuneration policy of the Company is available on the Companyâs website www.ujaas.com.
29. DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this report and are annexed herewith as Annexure 6 of Board Report.
The Company had 441 employees as at March 31, 2018. None of the employees of the Company were in receipt of remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/- per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/per month during the year under review.
30. REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Your Companyâs shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL). M/s. Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is our registrar for electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL. In view of the numerous advantage offered by the Depository System, members are requested to avail of the facility of Dematerialization of the Companyâs shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
31. LISTING STATUS
Companyâs shares are listed with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company has paid annual listing fee for Financial Year 2018-19 of both the stock exchanges in time. There was no suspension of trading during the year under review.
32. HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The company takes pride in the commitment, competence and dedication shown by its employees in all areas of business. Company is committed to nurturing, enhancing and retaining top talent through superior Learning and Organizational development including IIMs and IITs. This is a part of Corporate HR function and is a critical pillar to support the organizationâs growth and its sustainability in the long run.
Companyâs Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and harmonious during the period under review.
33. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Companyâs policy required conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliance environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources.
As required by the Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress the Complaint received regarding sexual harassment. All Women employee (permanent, temporary, contractual and trainee) are covered under this policy.
There was no case of sexual harassment reported during the year under review.
34. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS/TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYâS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant and/or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company during the year under review.
35. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to sub-section 3(a) of Section 134 and subsection (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 as at March 31, 2018 forms part of this report as Annexure-2.
36. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this directorsâ report.
37. DISCLOSURES ON CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, 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 is furnished in Annexure 7.
38. BUSINESS REPORTING FRAMEWORK
Business responsibility reporting as required by Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 with stock exchange is not applicable to your company for the financial year ending 31st March, 2018.
39. INSURANCE
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all its movable & immovable assets for various types of risks.
40. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING & CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of insider trading) Regulation, 2015 with a view to regulate trading in securities by the directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the companyâs shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the company and during the period when the Trading window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board members and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with Code.
The Insider trading policy of the company covering code of practices and procedure for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading is available on the website of the company at www.ujaas.com.
41. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA (ICSI)
The Company complies with the Secretarial Standards issued by ICSI, one of the premier professional bodies in India.
42. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Report and the management discussion and Analysis may be forward looking within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Certain factors that could affect the Companyâs operations include increase in price of inputs, changes in Government regulations, tax laws, economic conditions and other factors.
43. APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere thanks to all the employees, Customers, vendors, investors and academic partners for their continuous support.
The Directors also thank the Government of India, the Government of various states in India and concerned Government Departments and agencies for their cooperations. The Directors appreciate and value the contribution made by every member of UJAAS Family.
For & on Behalf of the Board of Directors
S.S. Mundra
Place: Indore Chairman & Managing Director
Date:13.08.2018 DIN:00113199
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their 16th Annual Report on
the business and operations of the company together with the Audited
Financial Statements and Auditors' Report for the financial year ended
31st March, 2015.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (STANDALONE AND CONSOLIDATED)
During the year under review, performance of your company Standalone
and Consolidated is given as under:
STANDALONE
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
2014-15 2013-14
Gross Revenue 11326.66 53317.50
Net Revenue(excluding duty) 11109.67 52554.03
Total expenditure 9487.02 44792.14
Operating profit/(loss) 3641.19 9545.09
Other Income 216.99 763.47
Profit before Finance cost, depreciation,
amortization, exceptional item and tax 4449.18 10014.90
Finance Cost 1801.55 1019.73
Cash Profit 2257.63 7105.17
Depreciation, amortization and product
development/engineering expenses 807.99 469.81
Profit(Loss) for year before exceptional
item and tax 1839.64 8525.36
Exceptional item-loss (net) - -
Profit/(loss) before tax 1839.64 8525.36
Tax expenses/ (credit) 665.74 4785.87
Profit after Depreciation & Tax 1173.90 3739.49
Profit of the year 1173.90 3739.49
Add: Balance brought forward from pre year 5395.84 2407.12
Balance available for appropriation 6569.74 6146.61
General Reserve 115.00 280.50
Interim Dividend/Proposed dividend 100.00 400.00
Tax on Equity dividend 20.00 67.99
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 6334.74 5398.12
Particulars CONSOLIDATED
Current Year Previous Year
2014-15 2013-14
Gross Revenue 11324.02 -
Net Revenue(excluding duty) 11109.67 -
Total expenditure 9490.45 -
Operating profit/(loss) 3635.22 -
Other Income 214.35 -
Profit before Finance cost, depreciation, 4443.21 -
amortization, exceptional item and tax
Finance Cost 1801.65 -
Cash Profit 2251.56 -
Depreciation, amortization and product 807.99 -
development/engineering expenses
Profit(Loss) for year before exceptional 1833.57 -
item and tax
Exceptional item-loss (net) - -
Profit/(loss) before tax 1833.57 -
Tax expenses/ (credit) 665.74 -
Profit after Depreciation & Tax 1167.82 -
Profit of the year 1167.82 -
Add: Balance brought forward from pre year 5395.84 -
Balance available for appropriation 6563.66 -
General Reserve 115.00 -
Interim Dividend/Proposed dividend 100.00 -
Tax on Equity dividend 20.00 -
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 6328.67 -
STATEMENT OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Although all the three subsidiaries of Ujaas are foreign subsidiaries
and yet to start their business activities, Ujaas presented its
standalone as well as consolidated results in the interest of its
stakeholders and as good corporate practice. On the standalone basis
your company's operating profit for the F.Y. 2014-15 is Rs. 3641.19
lakhs compared to F.Y 2013-14 Rs. 9545.09. The company records Turnover
of Rs. 11326.66 against Rs. 53317.50 in the previous year. The
Company's Profit before financial cost, depreciation, amortization,
exceptional item and tax is Rs. 4449.18 Lacs as compared to Rs.
10014.90 Lacs in the previous year.
The reduced turnover in the business is due to many external reasons in
previous year like fear of Anti Dumping Duty on Solar Modules (This
fear did not materialize finally); Political Uncertainty due to general
election; Delayed order on 3rd amendment on Solar REC by CERC (Order
came on 31st Dec. 2014); Poor enforcement of Renewable Purchase
Obligation.(RPO) etc.
Further Solar is a long term business and cannot be viewed by
traditional approach of Quarter to Quarter results. We understand that
your company would be able to create value for its all stake holders in
medium to long term.
The segment wise revenue details are also given in the below table:
REVENUE FROM DIFFERENT SEGMENTS Yearly Revenue (Amount in Rs. Lacs)
2015 2014
Solar Power Plant Operation Business 461.77 2327.64
Manufacturing and sale of solar power system 20852.23 48363.78
Transformers Manufacturing 2963.94 2169.45
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting standard AS-21 on consolidated
financial statement, Your directors provide the Audited Consolidated
Financial statements in the Annual Report.
DIVIDEND
Considering the Company's Financial Performance, the Directors have
recommended a dividend of Rs. 0.05 per equity share
1. e. 5%(F.Y. 2013-14: 20%) on the equity paid-up capital of
20,00,00,000 Equity Shares of face value Re.1/- each, subject to
approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
The appropriation to General Reserve for the Financial Year 2014-15 is
of Rs. 1.15 Cr. from the Company's profit.
AWARD AND RECOGNITION:
Your Directors are once again delighted to share that your Company has
been awarded by Forbes Asia " Best Under a Billion Award" in Plaza
Athenee Bangkok, Thailand in December 2014. The award was received by
your Joint Managing Director Mr. Vikalp Mundra and Vice President
Projects Mr. Amit Neema.
The unranked list is comprised of 200 top-performing Asia-Pacific
companies, selected from a pool of 17,000 publicly listed companies
with revenues between USD 5 million and USD 1 billion. According to
Forbes, eligible companies must not only be profitable; they must also
be consistently growing, and with modest indebtedness. Candidates must
also be free from major legal trouble and questionable accounting or
management practices. The Best Under a Billion Dollar List is not just
a compilation of top performers in the technology industry. Rather, it
is a list that covers all industries, such as manufacturing,
construction, software and so forth.
It was also featured in Business Today Magazine as emerging company of
2015 in the edition of July 2015.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATES
As on 31st March, 2015, your company has three subsidiaries named
"Ujaas Energy HK Ltd."( Registered at Honk Kong), Eizooba Energy
One Ltd. (Registered at Republic of Uganda) and Ujaas Energy Ltd.(
Registered at RAK Offshore Dubai). Out of the above three subsidiaries,
two are wholly owned subsidiaries. Although all the three subsidiaries
are yet to commence their businesses. Report on the performance and
financial position of each of the subsidiaries are enclosed in AOC-1 as
Annexure-1.
Further policy for determining material subsidiaries is also formulated
by the Company, which is available on our website www.ujaas.com .
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share capital of the Company as at March 31, 2015
stood at Rs.20,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Crore). During the year under
review the Company has not issued shares with differential voting
rights nor has granted any stock option or sweat equity. As on 31st
March, 2015, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments
convertible into equity shares of the Company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of Annual Return, in format MGT -9, for the Financial Year
2014-15 has been enclosed with this report as Annexure-
2. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2014-15, meetings of the Board of Directors
of the Company were held 8 times. The gap between two Meetings did not
exceed one hundred and twenty days. Further, the Annual General Meeting
was held on Friday, 26th
September, 2014. Detailed information on the meetings of the Board, its
Committees and the AGM is included in the Report on Corporate
Governance, which forms part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Loans Guarantees and Investments as covered under section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to the Financial Statements
of the Company provided in this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the financial year 2014-15 the Company did not enter into any
contract or arrangements with its related parties referred to in
Section 188(1) of the Companies Act 2013.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Reg.
No. 0743C), Statutory Auditors of the Company, hold office till the
conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for
re-appointment subject to ratification by the members of the Company at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per the provisions of Section
139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, the
Audit Committee of the Board has recommended to ratify the
re-appointment of M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co., Chartered Accountants,
as statutory auditors of the Company for the Financial year 2015-16.
Your Company has received written consent and certificate stating that
they satisfy the criteria provided under Section 141 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014.
AUDITORS' REPORT
There are no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks in the
Auditors' Report.
COST AUDITORS
M/s. Vijay P Joshi & Associates, Cost Accountants, (Firm Registration
No.00267) Indore, has been appointed as the Cost Auditors of the
Company for the Financial Year 2015-16 on the recommendations made by
the Audit Committee in terms of requirement of Section 148 read with
Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, being the electricity
generating company. The remuneration proposed to be paid to the Cost
Auditors, subject to the ratification by the members at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting, would be Rs. 50,000/- plus Service Tax and out
of pocket expenses. Necessary resolution seeking your ratification for
the proposed remuneration to be paid to the Cost Auditor has already
been included under Sr. No.6 in the notice of the Annual General
Meeting.
The Cost Compliance Report of our Company for the Financial Year ended
31st March, 2014, was filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, the company has appointed M/s. Ashish Karodiya, Practicing
Company Secretary, to undertake as the Secretarial Audit of the
company. Secretarial Audit Report in prescribed format MR 3 is annexed
as Annexure 3 to the Boards' Report.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks in the
Secretarial Audit Report.
DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of
provisions of Section 73 of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2015.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under sub-section (3) (m) of Section 134 of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule (8)(3) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy and
technology absorption have not been furnished considering the nature of
activities undertaken by the Company during the year under review.
On a Standalone & Consolidated basis, the foreign exchange earnings of
your Company during the year under review amounted to Rs.2.63 Lacs
(Previous Year Nil) received as interest from subsidiary Companies. The
foreign exchange outflow during the year was Rs. 4931.31 Lacs (previous
year Rs. 9135 Lacs).
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, 152, Schedule IV
and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014, Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri (DIN 00851063), Mr. Santosh Muchhal (DIN
00645172) and Mr. Rajiva Srivastava (DIN 02465001) were appointed as
Independent Directors on the Board of Directors of your Company at the
15th Annual General Meeting held on 26th September, 2014 to hold office
up to Two (2) consecutive years upto March 31, 2016 with the period of
office not liable to determination by retirement by rotation.
In terms of Section 203 of the Act, the following were designated as
Key Managerial Personnel of your Company by the Board w.e.f. 29th May,
2014:
1. Mr. S.S. Mundra Chairman & Managing Director
2. Mr. Vikalp Mundra Joint Managing Director
3. Mr. Anurag Mundra Joint Managing Director & CFO
4. Ms. Monika Choukse Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Company's article of association, Shri Vikalp Mundra
(00113145), Joint Managing Director will retire by rotation at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself
for re-appointment.
The brief resume of the Directors and other related information has
been provided in the notes to the Notice convening 16th AGM. Your
Directors recommend their re-appointment.
During the year 2014-15, Mr. Nilesh Rathi and Mr. Narendra Beli,
Independent Directors of the Company resigned from the post of
Directors of the Company. Your Board places on record their deep
appreciation for the valuable contributions made by them during their
tenure as Directors of the Company.
Further, during the financial year 2014-15, Mr. Manish Agrawal was
appointed as an additional director (Independent) of your Company at
the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14th November 2014, who
holds office upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended his
appointment as an Independent Director of the Company. Necessary
resolution seeking the approval of the members for his appointment for
a term of (2) Two years has been proposed in the Notice convening the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
DISQUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
During the year, declarations received from all the Directors of the
Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board
apprised the same and found that none of the director is disqualified
from holding office as director.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent
director under Section 149(9) of Companies Act 2013, that she/he meets
the criteria of Independence laid down in Section 149(6) of Companies
Act 2013, and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors met once during the year under review. The
Meeting was conducted in an informal manner without the presence of the
Chairman, the Whole Time Director, the Non-Executive Non-Independent
Directors and the Chief Financial Officer.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
As per Clause 49 the company needs to educate its Independent Director
regarding the working and product/services provided by the company. The
details of that familiarization programme for Independent Directors
have been disclosed on website of the Company www.ujaas.com
COMMITTEE OF BOARD
As per the requirement of Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing
Agreement, every listed company with other specified class of companies
are required to constitute certain committees consisting of Board
Members on mandatory basis. Currently, your Company have the following
mandatory committees with other committees:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
4. Compensation Committee
5. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The above committees of your company are constituted in compliance of
applicable sections of Companies Act and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement. The detailed constitution of all the above committees are
given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
The primary objective of forming committees is to monitor and provide
an effective supervision on Management's financial reporting process,
to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, with the highest level of
transparency, integrity and quality of financial reporting.
The Audit Committee recommended appointment of one of the employee of
the Company to act as an Internal Auditor and the same was denied by
the Board with the reason that the employee already handling various
responsibilities inclusive of Taxation. In view of the Board it is
better to appoint some external agency as Internal Auditor so that the
process and system can be improved.
DISCLOSURE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A VIGIL MECHANISM
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also incorporates a whistle
blower policy in terms of the Listing Agreement, includes an Ethics &
Compliance Task Force comprising senior executives of the Company. The
Whistle Blower Policy for Employees has been implemented in order to
encourage employees to genuinely blow the whistle on any misconduct or
unethical activity taking place in the Company. Protected disclosures
can be made by a whistle blower through an e-mail to the Chairman of
the Audit Committee.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your
directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2015, 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 approved the accounting policies and have applied
consistently and made judgment 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 31,2015 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this
Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a 'going concern' basis;
e) proper internal financial controls are followed by the Company and
that such financial controls are adequate and are operating
effectively; and
f) proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and such systems are adequate and
operating effectively.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS
COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation
of its own performance, performance of its Directors individually as
well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees.
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
evaluation process has been explained in the Corporate Governance
Report section which forms part of this report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) POLICY
The objective of the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of your
company is to improve the quality of life of the community through long
term value creation for all stakeholders'. We focused on improving the
quality of life of those communities in whose vicinity our solar power
plants operates through organizing health check-up camps, promoting
education, and developing improved basic facilities.
Referring to the PM's address to the Nation on 15th August, 2014, his
clarion call to the corporate world to join hands to provide clean
toilet facility for girls in each and every school of the country
irrespective of its location, motivated us to initiate "Ek Kadam
Swastha Bharat Ki Aur" program. We have constructed well equipped
Washroom at Balika Chatrawas Rojhani Govt. School for girls in the
vicinity of village Rojhani (District Agar). Here almost 100 girls
reside and this is the only girl's hostel in the ambit of around 10
villages.
Under the program we had also organized Medical Camp for villagers and
school students where around 300 people diagnosed. Further to motivate
and promote school education in villages from past few years we
distribute good quality school bags with stationery items to the
students of government schools.
As per our previous disclosure we joined hands with "Barli
Development Institute for Rural Women", which conducts residential
training program for rural, village and tribal women for educating them
basic akshar gyan. Company has provided 4KW Roof top Solar System to
the institute and also participated at various programs conducted for
the upliftment of Women. Company has also joined hands and provided
funds to various organisations like Friends of Tribal Society, Sahaj
Marg Sprituality Foundation, Maheshwari Jansewa Trust for promoting
school education and betterment of society at large. The details of the
amount spent on CSR is enclosed in Annexure - 4.
Risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks
in advance, analyzing them and taking precautionary steps to
reduce/curb the risk. The Company is exposed to inherent uncertainties
owing to the sectors in which it operates and therefore it become very
crucial for an organisation to give due importance to risk management.
A key factor in determining a company's capacity to create sustainable
value is the risks that the company is willing to take (at strategic
and operation all levels) and its ability to manage them effectively.
Many risks exist in a company's operating environment and they emerge
on a regular basis. The Company's Risk Management processes focuses on
ensuring that these risks are identified on a timely basis and
addressed.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your company have suitable internal financial control and compliance
systems and the reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board
Committees and as per the work performed by the internal, statutory,
cost auditors, secretarial auditors and external consultants, the Board
is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were
adequate and effective during the financial year 2014-15.
The company's internal control system is commensurate with its size,
scale and complexities of its operations; the internal audit was
entrusted to M/s S. K. Malani & Company, Chartered Accountants. The
main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal
of risks and business processes, besides bench marking controls with
best practices in the industry.
The audit committee of the board of directors actively reviews the
adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests
improvements to strengthen the same. The company has a robust
management information system, which is an integral part of the control
mechanism.
The audit committee of the board of directors, statutory auditors and
the business heads are periodically apprised of the internal audit
findings and corrective actions taken. Audit plays a key role in
providing assurance to the Board of director. Significant audit
observations and corrective actions taken by the management are
presented to the audit committee of the board. To maintain its
objectivity and independence, the internal audit function reports to
the chairman of the audit committee.
REPORTS ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANALYSIS
Corporate governance is creation and enhancing long-terms sustainable
value for the stakeholders through ethically driven business process.
We, at Ujaas, ensure that we evolve and follow the corporate governance
guidelines and best practices. We consider it our inherent
responsibility to disclose timely and accurate information regarding
our financial and performance as well as the leadership and governance
of the Company. The Company is committed to maintain the highest
standards of corporate governance and adhere to the corporate
governance requirements set out by SEBI. The Company has also
implemented several best corporate governance practices as prevalent
globally. The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under the
Listing Agreement forms an integral part of this Report. The requisite
certificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with
the conditions of corporate governance is attached to the report on
Corporate Governance. Further as per Clause 49 Corporate Governance
Report and Management Discussion and Analysis Report is enclosed in
this report.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has laid down a code of conduct for all Board members and
senior management and independent directors of the Company. All the
Board members including independent directors and senior management
personnel have affirmed compliance with the code of conduct declaration
by Chairman and Managing Director with regard to compliance with the
said code, forms part of this Annual report.
REMUNERATION POLICY / DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS,
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
In accordance with Section 178 and other applicable provisions if any,
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued there under and
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board of Directors formulated
the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of your Company on the
recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. An
extract of the policy covering these requirements is provided as
Annexure 5 of Board report.
Information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 5 (1) Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 attached as Annexure 6
None of the employees of the company is drawing more than
Rs.60,00,000/- per annum or Rs.5,00,000/- per month for the part of the
year, during the year under review therefore Particulars of the
employees as required under Section 197 of Companies Act, 2013 read
with rule 5 (2) & rule 5 (3) of Companies (appointment and
remuneration) Rules 2014 are not applicable, during the year under
review.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal
Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set
up to redress the Complaint received regarding sexual harassment. All
Women employee (permanent, temporary, contractual and trainee) are
covered under this policy. There was no case of sexual harassment
reported during the year under review.
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIVITY:
Your Company's shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and
your Company has connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service
(India) Limited (CDSL). M/s. Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is
our registrar for electronic connectivity with NsDl and CDSL. In view
of the numerous advantage offered by the Depository System, members are
requested to avail of the facility of Dematerialization of the
Company's shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
LISTING OF SHARES
Company's shares are listed with BSE Limited and National Stock
Exchange of India Limited. The company has paid annual listing fee for
financial year 2015-16 of both the stock exchanges in time.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Company's Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and
harmonious during the period under review.
INSURANCE:
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all its movable &
immovable assets for various types of risks.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES:
- There are no significant and/or material orders passed by the
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of
the Company.
- No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position
of the company have occurred between the end of the financial year to
which the financial statements relate and the date of this directors
report.
- Business responsibility reporting as required by clause 55 of the
listing agreement with stock exchange is not applicable to your company
for the financial year ending 31st March 2015.
ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and
safe operations. The Company's policy required conduct of operations in
such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliances
environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On behalf of the Directors of the Company, I would like to place on
record our deep appreciation to our Shareholders, Customers, Business
Partners, Vendors, both international and domestic, Bankers, Financial
Institutions and Academic Institutions. Your Directors also wish to
place on record their sincere thanks to the Government of India and the
various Ministries, the State Governments and the various Ministries,
the Central and State Electricity Regulatory authorities, communities
in the neighbourhood of our operations, Municipal and local authorities
in areas where we are operational.
For & On Behalf of the Board
Place: Indore S.S. Mundra
Dated: 13.08. 2015 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN : 00113199
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Fifteenth Annual Report of
yourCompany together with the Audited Financial Statements and the
Auditors'' Report of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2014. Thesummarized financial results for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2014 are asUnder:
Financial Statement: Rsin Lacs
Particulars 2013-14 2012-13
Gross revenue 53317.50 24801.89
Net revenue 52554.03 24257.13
(excluding excise duty)
Total expenditure 44792.14 20415.77
Operating profit /(loss) 9436.58 4894.83
Other income 763.47 544.76
Profit before Finance cost, 9906.39 5081.52
depreciation, amortization,
exceptional item and tax
Finance cost 911.22 508.71
Cash profit 7105.17 3692.82
Depreciation, amortization 469.81 186.69
and product development
/ engineering expenses
Profit /(loss) for year before 8525.36 4386.12
exceptional items and tax
Exceptional items - loss (net) - -
Profit /(loss) before tax 8525.36 4386.12
Tax expenses /(credit) 4785.87 1685.48
Profit after Depreciation & Tax 3739.49 2700.64
Profit for the year 3739.49 2700.64
Add:Balance brought forward 2407.12 192.19
from Previous Year
Balance available for 6146.61 2892.83
Appropriation
General Reserve 280.50 135.50
Interim Dividend /Proposed 400.00 300.00
Dividend
Tax on Equity Dividend 67.99 50.21
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 5398.12 2407.12
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
Your company''s profit raised almost 1.38 times as compared to last
year. The figure of Sales and other income marginally are also
increased 2.15 times for the year under review at Rs. 53317.5 Lacs as
against that of Rs. 24,801.89 Lacs in the previous year. The Company''s
Profit before interest, depreciation and tax is Rs. 9906.39 Lacs as
compared to Rs. 5081.52 Lacs in the previous year.
REVENUEFROM Yearly Revenue
DIFFERENT SEGMENTS (Amount in Rs Lacs)
2013 2014
Solar Power Plant Operation Business 461.77 2327.64
Manufacturing and sale of solar 20852.23 48363.78
power system
Transformers Manufacturing 2963.94 2169.45
DIVIDEND:
Considering the Company''s financial performance, the Directors have
recommended a dividend of Rs. 0.2/- per share (20%) on the capital of
20,00,00,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs. 1/- each for FY 2013-14 (which was
15% in FY 2012-13) and the same will be paid on or after October 25,
2014. The said dividend, if approved by the Members, would involve a
cash outflow of Rs. 4.67 crores (previous year: 3.50 crores) including
dividend distribution tax, resulting in a payout of 12.51% (FY 2012-13:
12.57%) of the profits of the Company.
AWARD AND RECOGNITION:
Your Directors are pleased to inform that our Company was rated 2nd by
the Business World Magazine in the category of ''India''s Fastest Growing
Companies''. Further our Company once again received certification from
"International Organization for Standardization" for technique i.e. ISO
9001:2008.
At international level, being the clean energy producing Company, our
Company''s project got registered under Clean Development Mechanism
(CDM) operated by the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate
Change. Company can now claim for Certified Emission Reduction (CER)
credit certificates for the electricity generated from 31st December
2012 to 30th December 2019. It will become another source of revenue to
the Company as these certificates are tradable in the international
market. Our Company became proud Official Channel Partner of "Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for off grid solar applications".
OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Your Company once again registered a high growth and increased
profitability in the year 2013-14. Some of the highlights are given in
the following points:
- Company has achieved a milestone in the solar power industry. Being
the first Company in Solar Power Project under REC Mechanism, till
March 31, 2014 Ujaas has successfully commissioned, cumulative 105.18
MWp Solar Power Projects.
- Installation of approx 1MW roof top grid tied solar PV system under
our section Ujaas My site.
- Achieved a milestone of 105.18 MW in the fiscal 2013-14.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock
Exchanges, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report, Report on
Corporate Governance and Auditors'' Certificate, are included in the
Annual Report.
DIRECTORS:
In this year the designation of Mr. Anurag Mundra and Mr. Vikalp Mundra
was changed from Whole Time Directors to Joint Managing Directors
w.e.f. 26th July, 2013. As per the provisions of the Companies Act
2013, every listed public company shall have at least one-third of the
total number of directors as Independent Directors. In our company we
already have 5 (Five) Independent Directors viz. Mr. Nilesh Rathi, Mr.
Narendra Beli, Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri, Mr. Rajiva Srivastava and Mr.
Santosh Muchhal. Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri, Mr. Rajiva Srivastava and Mr.
Santosh Muchhal have intimated their consent for their appointment
Independent Directors of the Company under the Companies Act, 2013 for
a period of 2 (Two) consecutive years, effective from April 01, 2014
upto March 31, 2016, with their period of office not liable to be
determined by retirement of Directors by rotation. Due to their
enhanced professional Commitment, the other two directors Mr. Nilesh
Rathi & Mr. Narendra Beli has requested to relieve them from the
post of Independent Director of the company after ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
The Company has received the Notices from Members under Section 160 of
the Companies Act, 2013 along with required deposits proposing the
appointment of the above-mentioned three Directors as Independent
Directors of the Company at this Annual General Meeting. The Company
has also received the requisite disclosures/declarations from the said
directors as required under Section 149 and other applicable provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013.
Appropriate Resolutions seeking the appointments of the above three
Directors of the Company, have already been included in the notice of
the Annual General Meeting.
Further to comply with the provisions of Section 152 no independent
Director is liable to retire by rotation. Only the Executive Directors
and Non-executive Directors, who are not Independent Directors are
liable to retire by rotation. In view of this provision of the Act, Mr.
Anurag Mundra (DIN: 00113172) is liable to retire at the Fifteenth
Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-
appointment. His retirement and re-appointment at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting shall not constitute a break in his existing
appointment as the Joint Managing Director of the Company. The Board of
Directors recommends his re- appointment at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
In Compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, your Company
re- aligned its existing Remuneration Committee as "Nomination and
Remuneration Committee" with enhanced scope and functions as stipulated
under the new law. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the
Company comprises of Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri as Chairman of the Committee
and Mr. Narendra Beli, Mr. Rajiva Srivastava and Mr. Nilesh Rathi as
members of the Committee.
STAKEHOLDERS'' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Your Company re - aligned its existing ''shareholders / Investors
Grievance Committee'' as ''Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee'', with an
enhanced scope and functioning. The Stakeholders'' Relationship
Committee comprises of Mr. Nilesh Rathi as Chairman of the Committee
and Mr. Narendra Beli and Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri as Members of the
Committee.
COST AUDITOR:
As per Section 148 read with Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014
and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 the
Board of Directors of your Company has appointed M/s. Vijay P. Joshi &
Associates, Cost Accountants, (Firm Registration No.00267) Indore, as
the Cost Auditors of your Company for the Financial Year 2014-15 on the
recommendations made by Audit Committee. The remuneration proposed to
be paid to the Cost Auditors, subject to the ratification by the
members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, would be Rs. 50,000/- plus
Service Tax and out of pocket expenses, your Company carries out an
audit of cost accounts being the electricity generating company.
Necessary resolution seeking your ratification for the proposed
remuneration to be paid to the Cost Auditor has already been included
in the notice of the Annual General Meeting.
The Cost Compliance Report of your Company for the Financial Year ended
31st March, 2013, which was due for filing with the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs by 30th September, 2013, is in process.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of section of 217(2AA) of the
Companies Act, 1956, your Directors state that:
-in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31,
2014, the applicable accounting standards have been followed, along
with Proper explanation relating to material departure, if any;
-accounting policies selected were applied consistently. Reasonable and
prudent judgments and estimates were made so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of financial
year ended March 31, 2014 and of profit of the Company for the year
ended on that date;
-proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; and
-the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going
concern basis.
AUDITORS:
M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Reg.
No.0743C), the statutory Auditors of the company retires at the close
of this Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment. As
per the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Rules framed thereunder, the Audit Committee of the Board has
recommended to re-appoint M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co., Chartered
Accountants, as statutory auditors of the Company for a period of Two
years i.e. upto Financial Year 2015-16. As required under provisions of
section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received a
certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment,
if made, would be in conformity with the limits specified under the
provisions of the Act.
AUDITORS'' REPORT:
The Notes forming part of the financial statements referred to in
Auditors'' Report of the Company are self-explanatory and therefore do
not call for any further explanation under Section 217(3) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
INSURANCE:
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all movable &
immovable assets for various types of risks.
ELECTRONIC REGISTRAR:
M/s. Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is our registrar for
electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of
provisions of Section 58 A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975 as amended.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Company''s Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and
harmonious during the period under review.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report
of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of conservation of
energy and technology absorption have not been furnished considering
the nature of activities undertaken by the company during the year
under review.
On a Standalone basis, the foreign exchange earnings of your Company
during the year under review amounted to Nil as there is no export
activity of your company. The foreign exchange outflow during the year
was Rs. 91.35 crore (previous year Rs. 6.38 crore), mainly on account
of import of Solar Modules.
PARTICULARS OF THE EMPLOYEES:
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of the Employees) Rules,
1975, the names and other particulars of the employees is set out in
the annexure attached to the Directors'' Report.
GREEN INITIATIVE:
We started a sustainability initiative with the aim of going green and
minimizing our impact on the environment. Like, last year this year too
we are mailing our Annual Report in soft copy to the all stakeholders
whose email-id are registered with the depositories and the printed
physical copy will be sent to only those shareholders whose email is
bounced or not registered. We are requesting to all the shareholders
that kindly update your email id with your DPs.
SUBSIDIARY:
The Company has formed two foreign subsidiaries named "Ujaas Energy HK
Limited" at Hongkong and "Eizooba Energy One Limited" at Uganda,
incorporated as on 19th May, 2014 and 16th July, 2014 respectively in
the process of enhancement of its business.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As the Company already initiated many steps to fulfill its Corporate
Social Responsibility, it has now adopted the Policy of Corporate
Social Responsibility as mandated under the Companies Act, 2013 and
allocated fund towards such activities. The Board has also formed a CSR
Committee comprising of Mr. Anurag
Mundra as Chairman of the Committee and Mr. S. S. Mundra, Mr. Vikalp
Mundra and Mrs. Aarti Jhaveri as Members of the Committee. Ujaas
distributed good quality school bags with stationery items to the
students of government schools located in the Villages near to our
various Solar Power Generating Site like Amba, Dhabla Sondhiya,
Rojhani, Jogibardiya, jaisingpura etc.
For this year, we are joining hands with Barli Development Institute
for Rural Women, an Institute which conducts residential training
programme for rural, village and tribal women who did not get the
opportunity of schooling and those who dropped out school as our CSR
partner. Company is providing 4KW Roof top Solar System to the
institute and also taking steps towards joined campaigning for the
upliftment of Women. We are also looking forward to provide Shudhu
Water Purification Tablets to the villagers as maximum diseases in the
world are water borne diseases. We are trying to provide all the
possible facilities to different villages situated near to our Solar
Power Generation Sites.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Central
Government, State Governments and Company''s Bankers and to other
Financial Institutions for the assistance, co-operation and
encouragement they extended to the Company. Your Directors also wish
to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the
continuing support and unstinting efforts of Investors, Customers,
Vendors and Employees in ensuring an excellent all around operational
performance.
For & On Behalf of the Board
Place: Indore S.S.Mundra
Dated :14.08.2014 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN : 00113199
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Fourteenth Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Accounts and the Auditors''
Report of your Company for the financial year ended, 31st March, 2013
The summarized financial results for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2013 are as under:
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Rs in Lacs
Particulars 2012-13 2011-12
Sales (Including 24801.88 3697 35
other income)
Profit before 5081 53 341 59
interest & depreciation
Profit Before Tax 4386 12 201 51
Profit after 2700 64 96 87
Depreciation & Tax
Prior Period Adjustment 0 00 4 92
Profit for the year 2700 64 91 95
Add: Balance brought 192 20 100 25
forward from Previous
Year
Less: Capitalized for 0 00 0 00
Bonus Issue
Balance available 2892 83 192 20
for Appropriation
Interim Dividend / 300 00 0 00
Proposed Dividend
Tax on Equity Dividend 50 21 0 00
Balance transferred to 135 50 0 00
General Reserve
Surplus carried to 2407 12 192 20
Balance Sheet
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
Your Company has recently entered into new business sector viz Solar
Power Generation and Manufacturing, Sales & Services of Solar Power
Systems which is been branded as "Ujaas The company''s profit raised
almost 29 times as compared to last year in the very first year of its
new divisions The Company will try to maintain its performance in the
coming years The figure of Sales and other income marginally are also
increased 6 times for the year under review at Rs 24,801 88 Lacs as
against that of Rs 3697 35 Lacs in the previous year The Company''s
Profit before interest, depreciation and tax is Rs 5081 53 Lacs as
compared to Rs 341 59 Lacs in the previous year
DIVIDEND:
During the year 2012 13 your Company demonstrated improved business and
profitability performance and therefore the Board of Directors of your
company had earlier approved the payment of an Interim Dividend @ 5% i
e 0 50/ per share when the Face value of Shares were of Rs 10/ per
share amounting to Rs 1 00 Cr , which was paid in the month of August,
2012 Further the Board has recommended the payment of Final Dividend
@10% on equity shares of Rs 1 00/ each (Rs 0 10/ per equity share) for
the year 2012 13 With this, the total dividend for the fiscal year 2012
13 is at 15% [5% on the equity shares of Rs 10/ each (before
subdivision) and 10% on the equity shares of Rs 1/ each] total
amounting to Rs 3 00 Cr on its paid up equity capital of Rs 20 00 Cr
AWARD AND RECOGNITION:
Your Directors are pleased to inform you that our Company''s project for
existing solar power project is under the stage of "Request for
Registration" at the website of United Nations Framework Convention for
Climate Change and will be soon get registered under Clean Development
Mechanism(CDM) for the same Our Company will start earning through
Certified Emission Reduction (CER) credits, by trading them in the
international market
Further our company again in the process of registration of our new
project of 15MWp Solar Power under CDM
OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Maintaining the continuity of the business growth and profitability
performance, your Company again registered growth and higher
profitability despite escalating input costs and economic recession
Some of the highlights are given in the following points:
Agreement(s) (Letter of Commitment) with Govt of M P to set up 99 25 MW
Solar Power Plants at various locations in the State of Madhya Pradesh
These agreement(s) (Letter of Commitment) were signed on 29th Oct ,
2012 in Global Investor Summit held at Indore
Installation of 20KW roof top grid tied solar PV system in the Shri Ram
Chandra Mission''s Ashram (SRCM) at Manapakkam, Chennai under our brand
Ujaas
2A grade rating by ICRA (Credit Rating Agency) and became the Official
Channel Partner of "Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) for Off
Grid Solar applications"
Solar RECs have been traded at Rs 13400 (Rs 13 40 per unit) at the
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), trading session held on 28th March, 2013
Successful commissioning of 27MWp (including 2MWp of M And B
Switchgears Limited) Solar Power Plants under our Brand Ujaas as on
31st March, 2013
The Company registered improved performance on all key parameters
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company firmly believes and adopts the highest standard of
practice under Corporate Governance A separate section on Corporate
Governance and a certificate from Auditors of the Company regarding
compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges forms
part of this Annual Report
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, the Company has increased its Authorised
Share Capital from Rs 25 00 Cr (Rupees Twenty Five Crore only) to Rs 30
00 Cr (Rupees Thirty Crore only) However there is no change in the Paid
up capital of the company
Subsequently, the Company has sub divided its Equity Shares, including
the Paid up Shares, such that, each existing Equity Share of nominal
value of Rs 10/ (Rupees Ten only) was sub divided into 10 (Ten) Equity
Shares of nominal value Rs 1/ (Rupee One only) each, and consequently,
the Authorized Share Capital of Rs 30,00,00,000/ (Rupees Thirty Crores
only) comprises of 30,00,00,000 (Thirty Crore) Equity Shares of Rs 1/
(Rupee One only) each
DIRECTORS:
The Board consists of executive and non executive directors including
independent directors who have wide and varied experience in different
disciplines of corporate functioning
In terms of Articles of Association of the Company Mrs Aarti Jhaveri,
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer themselves for re appointment Further, Mr Santosh
Muchhal and Mr Rajiva Kumar Srivastava were appointed as Additional
Independent Directors of the Company as on 24th April, 2013 and they
hold office upto the date of the ensuing AGM and notices under Section
257 of the Act has been received from Members signifying their
intention to propose Mr Muchhal''s & Mr Srivastava''s appointment as a
Director
Your Directors propose for the approval of the members at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and recommends to pass necessary
resolution to that effect as set out in the notice of the Annual
General Meeting
COST ACCOUNTANT :
M/s Vijay P Joshi & Associates, Cost Accountants, Indore, were
reappointed as your Cost Auditor for the Financial Year 2012 13 A
certificate of Compliance of Cost Accounting Records shall be received
till the month of September as the working for Cost Audit is under
process, at the final stage of preparation and completion as on date
The Cost Auditor has issued a provisional Compliance Certificate to the
Company for the year 2012 13
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of section of 217(2AA) of the
Companies Act, 1956, your Directors state that:
in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31,
2013, the applicable accounting standards have been followed, along
with Proper explanation relating to material departure, if any;
-accounting policies selected were applied consistently Reasonable and
prudent judgments and estimates were made so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of financial
year ended March 31, 2013 and the profit of the Company for the year
ended on that date;
proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; and
the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going
concern basis
AUDITORS:
M/s Ashok Khasgiwala & Co , Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Reg No
0743C), the statutory Auditors of the company retire at the close of
this Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re appointment The
Company has received confirmation from the Auditors that their re
appointment will be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1B)
of the Companies Act, 1956 The Audit Committee of the Board has
recommended their re appointment The necessary resolution is being
placed before the shareholders for approval
AUDITORS'' REPORT:
The report of the auditors of the Company and notes to the accounts are
self explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments and
may be treated as adequate compliance of Section 217(3) of the
Companies Act, 1956
INSURANCE:
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all movable &
immovable assets for various types of risks
ELECTRONIC REGISTRAR:
Our registrar for electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL is M/s
Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd , Mumbai
FIXED DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of
provisions of Section 58A of the j Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies I (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975, as amended
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Company''s Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and
harmonious during the period under review
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report
of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of I conservation of
energy and technology I absorption have not been furnished considering
fl the nature of activities undertaken by the company '' during the year
under review Further during the year under review, the Company has not
earned ! foreign exchange and used foreign exchange worth '' 33 41 Cr
PARTICULARS OF THE EMPLOYEES:
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of the Employees) Rules,
1975, the names and other particulars of the employees is set out in
the annexure attached to the Director''s Report
GREEN INITIATIVE:
During the previous fiscal year we started a sustainability initiative
with the aim of going green and minimizing our impact on the
environment Like, last year this year too we are mailing our Annual
Report in soft copy to the all stakeholders whose email id are
registered with the depositories and the printed physical copy will be
sent to only those shareholders whose email is bounced or not
registered We are requesting to all the shareholders that kindly update
your email id with your DPs
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
Our company has initiated many efforts to provide the basic facilities
to the Villages situated near to our various Solar Power Generating
Site Some of them are installation of Solar Street Lights at the
Villages and distribution of School Bags to the School Children etc
For this year, our plan is to promote the education of village
children, as the children are the future of our nation and school is
the base to build nation''s Future So we will provide all the possible
facilities to different schools situated near to our Solar Power
Generation Sites
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Central
Government, State Governments and Company''s Bankers and to other
Financial Institutions for the assistance, co operation and
encouragement they extended to the Company Your Directors also wish to
place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the
continuing support and unstinting efforts of Investors, Customers,
Vendors and Employees in ensuring an excellent all around operational
performance
For & On Behalf of the Board
S S MUNDRA
Place: INDORE CHAIRMAN CUM
Dated: 28th May, 2013 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors are pleased to present the Thirteenth Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Accounts and the Auditors'
Report of your Company for the financial year ended, 31st March, 2012.
The summarized financial results for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2012 are as under:
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars 2011-12 2010-11
(Rs in Lacs) (Rs in Lacs)
Sales (Including other 3697.35 3389.89
income)
Profit before interest & 341.59 338.30
depreciation
Profit Before Tax 201.51 121.78
Profit after Depreciation & 96.87 79.19
Tax
Prior Period Adjustment 4.92 4.36
Profit for the year 91.95 74.83
Add: Balance brought forward 100.25 235.44
from Previous Year
Less: Capitalized for Bonus 0.00 210.02
Issue
Balance available for 192.20 100.25
Appropriation
Surplus carried to Balance 192.20 100.25
Sheet
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
Your Company has entered into new business sector viz. Solar Power
Generation and One Stop Solution for Solar Power Plant which is been
branded as "Ujaas" and thus the resources of the Company were being
utilized for setting up new projects. Although the Company had tried
to maintain its performance for the year under review. Sales and other
income marginally for the year under review at Rs. 3697.35 Lacs as
against that of Rs.3389.89 Lacs in the previous year. The Company's
Profit before interest, depreciation and tax is Rs. 341.59 Lacs as
compared to Rs. 338.30 Lacs in the previous year.
DIVIDEND:
Though during the year 2011-12 your Company demonstrated improved
business and profitability performance but considering the need to
conserve resources for capital investment in fixed assets and working
capital requirement to meet the envisaged business growth, your
Directors do not recommend dividend on equity shares for the year.
However, considering an expected better performance, your Directors
have declared an Interim Dividend @ 5% for the Financial Year 2012-13
on the paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company. The Company has
kept a Book Closure for determining the eligible shareholders on 30th
August, 2012 and 31st August, 2012 (both days inclusive).
AWARD AND RECOGNITION:
Your Directors are pleased to inform you that our Company has become
First Company in India to put up a solar power plant Under REC
mechanism. This plant has also received Solar REC, which is being
traded through the two Power Exchanges of India i.e. Power Exchange
India Limited and Indian Energy Exchange Limited.
Your Directors also want to share with you that the Company is in the
process of receiving Carbon Credit Certificates under the Clean
Development Mechanism. It will help in recognition of your company in
the international market as these Carbon Credits are salable in the
international market.
OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE:
Maintaining the continuity of the business growth and profitability
performance, your Company again registered growth and higher
profitability despite escalating input costs and economic recession.
The Company registered improved performance on all key parameters.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Your Company firmly believes and adopts the highest standard of
practice under Corporate Governance. A separate section on Corporate
Governance and a certificate from Auditors of the Company regarding
compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges forms
part of this annual report.
PAID UP CAPITAL:
During the year under review, the Company made its maiden Public issue
by way of issue of 50,00,000 (Fifty Lac) Equity Shares of Rs.10/-
(Rupees Ten Only) each at a premium of Rs. 176/- (Rupees One Hundred
Seventy Six Only) as its Initial Public offer to the public. The Equity
Shares of the Company got listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited with effect from 20th October, 2011.
Subsequently, the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company stands at
Rs. 20.00 Crore (Rupees Twenty Crore Only) divided into 2,00,00,000
(Two Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
DIRECTORS:
The Board consists of executive and non-executive directors including
independent directors who have wide and varied experience in different
disciplines of corporate functioning.
In terms of Articles of Association of the Company Mr. S. S. Mundra,
and Mr. Vikalp Mundra retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
Your Directors propose for the approval of the members at the
forthcoming Annual General meeting and recommends to pass necessary
resolution to that effect as set out in the notice of the Annual
General Meeting.
DISINVESTMENT FROM SUBSIDIARY:
Proximo Energy Concept Private Limited
During the year under review M/s Proximo Energy Concept Private
Limited, was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary and later, the
same was discontinued to be the subsidiary of our Company. The Company,
post disinvestment holds 0.00% paid-up Equity Share Capital in the said
Company.
COST ACCOUNTANT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE:
M/s. Vijay P. Joshi & Associates, Cost Accountants, Indore, were
appointed as the Cost Auditor for the Financial Year 2011-12. A
certificate of Compliance of Cost Accounting Records shall be received
till the month of September as the working for Cost Audit is under
process, at the final stage of preparation and completion as on date.
The Cost Auditor has issued a provisional Compliance Certificate to the
Company for the year 2011-12.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of section of 217(2AA) of the
Companies Act, 1956, your Directors state that:
- in the preparation of accounts, the applicable accounting standards
have been followed, along with necessary explanation, for any material
departure, if any;
- accounting policies selected were applied consistently. Reasonable
and prudent judgments and estimates were made so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of
financial year ended March 31, 2012 and the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
- proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; and
- the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going
concern basis.
AUDITORS:
M/s. Ashok Khasgiwala & Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore (Firm Reg.
No.0743C), the statutory Auditors of the company retire at the close of
this Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment. The
Company has received confirmation from the Auditors that their
re-appointment will be within the limits prescribed under Section
224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The Audit Committee of the Board
has recommended their re-appointment. The necessary resolution is being
placed before the shareholders for approval.
AUDITORS' REPORT:
The report of the auditors of the Company and notes to the accounts are
self explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments and
may be treated as adequate compliance of Section 217(3) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
INSURANCE:
The Company has taken adequate insurance cover for all movable &
immovable assets for various types of risks.
ELECTRONIC REGISTRAR:
Our registrar for electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL is M/s.
Bigshare Services Private Ltd., Mumbai.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of
provisions of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Company's Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and
harmonious during the period under review.
Further Income Tax Department has conducted a survey in the month of
July 2012 and in order to avoid protracted litigation with revenue
authority the Company has recorded an additional income of Rs. 11.00
Cr. for the financial year 2012 -2013.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report
of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 in respect of conservation of
energy and technology absorption have not been furnished considering
the nature of activities undertaken by the company during the year
under review. Further during the year under review, the Company has
neither earned nor used any foreign exchange.
PARTICULARS OF THE EMPLOYEES:
During the year under review, none of the employees of the Company had
drawn more than Rs.60,00,000/- per annum or Rs.5,00,000/- per month for
the part of the year, hence, information required under section 217(2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of the
Employees) Rules, 1975, is not applicable.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Central
Government, State Governments and Company's Bankers and to other
Financial Institutions for the assistance, co-operation and
encouragement they extended to the Company. Your Directors also wish to
place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the
continuing support and unstinting efforts of Investors, Customer,
Vendors and Employees in ensuring an excellent all around operational
performance.
For & On Behalf of the Board
Place: Indore S. S. MUNDRA
Date: 13.08.2012 CHAIRMAN CUM MANAGING
DIRECTOR
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