To,
The Members,
Ace Engitech Limited
(Erstwhile Prem Somani Financial Services Limited)
Your directors have pleasure in presenting the 33rd Annual Report on the
business and operations of the company together with the Audited Financial Statements and
the
Auditors' Report thereon for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024.
1. HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Company has recorded the following financial performance, for the year ended on
March 31, 2023.
(Amount in Lakhs)
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Total Revenue |
0.18 |
25.89 |
Less: Total Expenditure |
15.72 |
37.32 |
Net Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax |
(15.54) |
(11.43) |
Less: Provision for Tax |
- |
- |
Net Profit/ Loss After Tax |
(15.54) |
(11.43) |
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, your company has incurred losses of Rs. 15.54/- Lakhs in
financial year 2023-24 as compared to losses incurred in Previous financial Year 2022-23
of Rs. 11.43/- Lakhs during the reporting period. Your Directors and Management along with
the entire team are taking all possible action to sustain our financial growth and
business operational developments in spite of all adverse external conditions &
competition. Your Company's management is trying their best to improve company's
performance in the coming years.
3. LISTING STATUS
The Company is listed on BSE Limited, (Scrip Code: 530669). The annual listing fee has
been paid within time as required under Regulation 14 of the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which
could affect the Company's financial position have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the Company and date of this report.
Further, the process of restructuring of the company by way of reduction of share
capital has been completed. The company have taken some initiatives during the financial
year 2023-24.
Reduction of Equity Share Capital
The company has passed the Board resolution for reduction of Share Capital as on
October 30, 2021 and after getting unanimously approval from the Board of directors of the
company, the company has applied to BSE Limited for approval of reduction of Share Capital
as per section 66 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read
compliance with the SEBI Circular CFD/DIL3/CIR/2017/21 dated March 10, 2017, for the
purpose of approval under Regulation 37 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") and coordinating with
SEBI as on dated November 09, 2021.
After scrutiny of all the documents, the BSE Limited (the Designated Stock Exchange)
has approved as on dated May 13, 2022 the reduction of Share Capital as per Regulation 37
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing
Regulations").
The matter was also listed at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Jaipur.
Representatives of the Company had attended the hearings from time to time and complied
the directions given by the NCLT, Jaipur from time to time.
Accordingly, the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur Bench,
("NCLT"/"Tribunal") has approved the Scheme of Reduction between Ace
Engitech Limited (Erstwhile Prem Somani Financial Services Limited) and their respective
shareholders under Sections 66, 230 and any other applicable provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with National Company Law Tribunal (Procedure for reduction of share
capital of Company) Rules, 2016. vide its order dated March 28, 2024 ("Order").
Further ROC Jaipur has also approved E-Form INC-28 and issued the Certificate of
Registration of Order Confirming Reduction of Capital on May 8, 2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 42 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the
Company had fixed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 as the record date to give effect to the Scheme
of Reduction of Equity Share Capital of the Company pursuant to the Order of the Honorable
National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur Bench, dated March 28, 2024. The company has fixed
the record date for Reduction of 74% of the share capital of the Company held by all the
shareholders such that, the shareholders of the Company, as on the record date, shall hold
26 (Twenty Six) equity shares of INR 10/- (Rupees Ten) each for every 100 (Hundred) equity
shares held by them as on the record date.
On the effective date and after securing necessary approvals and permissions the
company had reduce its fully paid up equity share capital from Rs. 3,30,34,000/- (Rupees
Three Crore Thirty Lakhs Thirty Four Thousand Only) divided into 33,03,400 (Thirty Three
Lakhs Three Thousand Four Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each to Rs. 85,88, 840/-
(Eighty-Five Lakh Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty only) divided into 8,58,884
(Eight Lakh Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/-
(Rupees ten only) Each.
Board of Directors of the company has passed the circular resolution on Friday, June
28, 2024 and approved the allotment of 8,58,884 (Eight Lakh and Fifty Eight Thousand Eight
Hundred Eighty Four) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten) each, to Shareholders whose name
appears on the Record Date i.e. June 19, 2024 as approved by BSE ltd. pursuant to the
scheme of reduction of equity share capital of the company.
Every fractional entitlement hadbeen rounded off to the next single digit share. The
promoter has offered their holding for the purpose of rounding off, in case it is
required, so that post reduction, the Equity Share Capital of the Company shall remain at
Rs. 85, 88, 840/- consisting of 8, 58, 884 (Eight Lakh Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred
Eighty-Four) fully paid of equity shares having a face value of Rs. 10/-each.
The fractional entitlement of shares as per Record Date was transferred by promoters to
public shareholders entitled to fractional shares, free of cost.
Pursuant to the Observation Letter dated May 13, 2022 regarding the Scheme of Capital
of Reduction of Prem Somani Financials Services Limited and its Shareholders and Creditors
as received fron BSE Ltd. "The proposed Equity Shares to be issued in terms of the
"Scheme" shall mandatorily be in demat form only." So in compliance with
the said observation letter Your Company will keep the allotment of the shares, which are
in physical form in abeyance and the same shall be allotted upon dematerialisation of such
shares. Further we request the shareholders to dematerialize their physical holdings.
Accordingly, the Shareholders may take note that, the Company has complied with the
regulatory requirements of the stock exchange (BSE Ltd.) for giving effect to the
aforesaid Corporate Actions and for listing of the resultant securities on the trading
platform of BSE Ltd. The said shares shall be traded on the main board of BSE Ltd. w.e.f
August 28, 2024.
Rationale/Reason for Reduction of Equity Share Capital
In view of the accumulated carry forward losses that the Company's Balance Sheet is not
reflecting at its actual value and with the future prospect of growth and value addition
to the shareholders, the Company has proposed to clean its books thereby enabling the
Company to raise future resources considering the expansion programs that has been
considered for development would need huge amount of investment both in terms of equity as
well as debt.
Continuous Losses have substantially wiped off the value represented by the Share
Capital thus the financial statements do not reflect the correct picture of the health of
the Company. This has given rise to the need to re-align the relation between capital and
assets and to accurately and fairly reflect the liabilities and assets of the Company in
its books of accounts. The Company has evaluated the effect of this upon the Company's
functioning and has carefully examined different options available to the Company.
After detailed deliberations the Board of Directors of the Company is of the view that
reduction of capital in accordance with section 66 of Companies Act 2013 read with
National Company Law Tribunal (Procedure for reduction of share capital of Company) Rules,
2016 is the only practical and economically efficient legal option available to the
Company. In order to reflect its assets and liabilities at their real value and maximize
its business value, the Company proposes to reduce the equity share capital of the
Company.
For ensuring that the financial statements of the Company reflect the real picture and
the Capital which is lost is not continued to be shown on the face of balance sheet it is
necessary to carry out reduction of capital of the Company.
The reduction of Capital in the manner proposed would enable the Company to have a
rational capital structure which is commensurate with its remaining business and assets.
The Scheme of Reduction of Share Capital is presented with a view to achieve
Restructuring of the Company which would result in reducing of the accumulated losses of
the Company and improvement in the financial health as more business activities shall be
brought into the Company thereby preventing it from becoming a sick company.
The Scheme of Reduction of Share Capital will result in reflecting the financial
statements at the actual values which would enhance shareholders value and confidence.
Objects and Benefits arising out of the Scheme-
The Company has incurred heavy losses in past and has eroded its Net Worth. The Scheme,
after full implementation, will result in making its Net Worth more realistic; The Scheme
will enable the Company to overcome its financial difficulties and improve its working in
the future; Once the Scheme is sanctioned it would enable the company to share its future
profits with its shareholders. The true financial statements of the Company would ensure
company to attract new source of avenue and in turn enhancement of its shareholders'
value. The Scheme will help the Growth of the Company, which will be in the interests of
its employees, shareholders, the National and State Exchequer and the society in general;
and The Scheme will facilitate the company to expand & smoothen the business
activities. The experience and expertise of the promoters will bring efficiency and
professionalism in the management of the company. This Scheme of Reduction of share
Capital would result in the decrease in the accumulated losses of the Company and
improvement in the financial health as more business activities shall brought into the
company. The scheme is only for reduction of capital of the company and it does not
envisage transfer or vesting of any properties and/ or liabilities to or in favour of the
Company.
Impact of the scheme on Creditors/ Banks/ Financial Institutions
The Reduction will not cause any prejudice to the interest of the
Creditors/Banks/Financial institutions of the Company. The Creditors of company are in no
way affected by the proposed reduction of the Equity share capital as there will not be
any reduction in the amount payable to any of the Creditors arising out of this reduction.
Further, the proposed reduction would not in any way adversely affect the ordinary
operations of the Company or the ability of the Company to honour its commitments or pay
the debts in ordinary course of business. The above proposal, does not in any manner,
alter, vary, or affect the rights of the Creditors/Banks/Financial Institutions.
The Scheme in any manner whatsoever does not, alter, vary, or affect the payment of any
types of dues or outstanding amounts including all or any of the statutory dues payable or
outstanding.
Modifications/Amendments to the scheme
The Company through its Board of Directors or a Committee so assigned or formed and
delegated powers for the said purpose may assent to any modification or amendment to the
Scheme or agree to any terms and/or conditions which the NCLT Jaipur Bench and/or any
other Competent authorities under law may deem fit to direct or impose or which may
otherwise be considered necessary or desirable for settling any question or doubt or
difficulty that may arise for implementing and/or carrying out the Scheme and do all acts,
deeds and things as may be necessary, desirable or expedient for putting the Scheme in to
effect. For the purpose of giving effect to the scheme or to any modification thereof, the
Board of Directors of the company (which expression shall be deemed to include any
committee of Directors constituted by the Board thereof), are hereby authorized to give
such directions and or to take such steps as may be necessary or desirable including any
directions for settling any question or doubt or difficulty whatsoever that may arise. All
amendments/modifications to the scheme pursuant to this clause shall be subject to the
approval of NCLT Jaipur Bench/Regional Director, Registrar of Companies, Jaipur or any
other competent authority.
Scheme conditional on Approvals/Sanctions
The Scheme is conditional on and subject to:
The Scheme being approved by the requisite majorities in number and value of such
classes of persons including the respective members and/or creditors of the Company. The
requisite resolution (s) under the applicable provisions of the said Act being passed by
shareholders of the Company for any of the matters provided for or relating to the Scheme
as may be necessary or desirable. The company being a listed entity shall comply with
formalities and procedure for designating BSE Limited as the Designated Stock Exchange for
the purpose obtaining approval under Regulation 37 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosures Requirements) Regulations 2015 or any other applicable provisions or rules or
laws for the time being in force. The sanction of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
Jaipur Bench/Regional Director, Registrar of Companies or any other competent authority
under Section 66 of the Act, the Rules made there under read with National Company Law
Tribunal (Procedure for Reduction of Share Capital of Company) Rules, 2016, in favor of
the Company and to the necessary Order or Orders under the applicable sections and
provisions, be obtained. Any other sanction or approval of the Appropriate Authorities
concerned as may be considered necessary and appropriate by the Board of Directors of the
Company being obtained and granted in respect of any of the matter for which such sanction
or approval is required.
Changed the Name of the company from Prem Somani Financial Services Limited to Ace
Engitech Limited w.e.f. April 27, 2022.
Due to Change in the objects of the company from financial activities to IT
Technologies and web designing related, it is mandatory to change the name of the company
accordingly, because the listed entity has been changed its activities which are not
reflected in its name, it's required to change its name in line with its activities within
a period of six months from the change of activities in compliance of provisions as
applicable to change of name prescribed under Companies Act, 2013.
In view of the above, the company has changed its object clause in the previous AGM
which was held on August 09, 2021 and in this regard the Registrar of Companies
(Hereinafter referred as "ROC"), Jaipur, Rajasthan has issued the certificate of
alteration in Object Clause dated September 07, 2021.
Further the Company has passed circular resolution as on dated January 27, 2022 and had
suggested two names of the Company in order of preference, subject to the availability of
the name with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India under the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India vide its letter dated February 11,
2022 had informed that Ace Engitech Limited is available to be registered as new
name for the Company. The Board approved the change of the name of the Company from "Prem
Somani Financial Services Limited" to "Ace Engitech Limited" subject to
all necessary and regulatory and statutory approvals in its meeting held on February 12,
2022.
Consequential change required to the name clause of the Memorandum of association of
the Company. Further, it is perceived in the best interest of the Company to make all
necessary changes to the Name of the Company as may be required by the Registrar of
Companies.
Accordingly, in view of above, the Shareholders had approved the Postal Ballot as on
March 26, 2022 and the amendment in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the
Company to bring them in line with the reference of the Name Clause and substitute New
Name, wherever it appears.
A copy of the altered Memorandum and Articles of Association and New certificate of
incorporation after name Change, which was received from the Registrar of Companies,
Jaipur, Rajasthan as on April 27, 2022 are available for inspection by the members at the
registered office of the Company during normal business hours on all working days and is
also available on the website of the Company at www.aceengitech.com .
You can write to the company's registered mail id i.e., aceengitechlimited@gmail.com
for the electronic inspection and the soft copy thereon. The same will be provided to you
by the Company Secretary of the Company.
5. DIVIDEND
During the Financial year, due to inadequate profits and corporate restructuring
processes going on into the company, the directors regret their inability to recommend any
dividend for the year under review.
6. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the financial year under review, there is no change in nature of business of the
company.
7. AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
The Board of the company does not propose to transfer any amount to the General
Reserves for the financial year under review.
8. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
During the financial year under review there has been no change in the structure of
share capital of the Company. As on the last date of financial year under review the
paid-up share capital of the company stood at Rs. 3,30,34,000/- divided into 33,03,400
shares of Rs. 10/- each. Further, the company proposed to reduction of share capital in
the AGM 2022 and same was approved by the Shareholders of the company. The process of
reduction of share capital was in process since then.
On the effective date and after securing necessary approvals and permissions the
company had reduce its fully paid up equity share capital from Rs. 3,30,34,000/- (Rupees
Three Crore Thirty Lakhs Thirty Four Thousand Only) divided into 33,03,400 (Thirty Three
Lakhs Three Thousand Four Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each to Rs. 85,88, 840/-
(Eighty-Five Lakh Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty only) divided into 8,58,884
(Eight Lakh Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/-
(Rupees ten only) Each.
9. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is available on the Company's
website and can be accessed at https://www.aceengitech.com
10. INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARY/ JV/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY
During the year under review, there was no associate, Joint Venture and subsidiary
Company.
11. DIRECTORS AND KMP
The details of directors and Key managerial personnel (KMPs) appointed / resigned
during the financial year 2023-24 are hereunder:
Completion of tenure of Mr. Lionel Anthony Velloz (DIN: 02675063) as Managing Director
of the company. He served the company as Managing Director upto 30.03.2024.
As per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 Mr. Dinesh Bohra (DIN:02352022), Director
of the company in the current term, being the longest-serving member and who is liable to
retire by rotation, being eligible, seeks reappointment. The Board recommends his
reappointment.
Except aforesaid changes, no other changes took place in the directors and KMP of the
company during the year under review.
Further, we hereby confirm that there were no other changes took place after the
closure of financial year and till the date of this report except as stated below.
Mr. Abhishek Bohra (DIN:10673261) was appointed as an Additional Director designated as
a Managing Director of the Company with effect from July 22, 2024. The Board has, based on
the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and subject to the
approval of the Members in the ensuing AGM, approved the appointment of Mr. Abhishek Bohra
(DIN:10673261) Managing Director for a period of 3 years, w.e.f from July 22, 2024 up to
July 21, 2027.
The Board of Directors recommended appointment of Mr. Abhishek Bohra as Managing
Director, not liable to retire by rotation, to the Members at the ensuing AGM.
Mr. Ganesh Bhanudas Bhayde (DIN: 10052851) was appointed as an Additional (Independent)
director on the board of the company pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1), 149 of
the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") read with rules made thereunder in the meeting
of Board of Directors held on July 22, 2024 to hold office up to the date of ensuing
Annual general Meeting.
Keeping in view his vast expertise and knowledge, it will be in the interest of the
Company that Mr. Ganesh Bhanudas Bhayde (DIN: 10052851) is appointed as the Independent
Director. Further, the Company has received a notice in writing from a member proposing
the candidature of Mr. Ganesh Bhanudas Bhayde as a Director on the Board of the Company.
The Board of Directors has recommended appointment of Mr. Ganesh Bhanudas Bhayde as
Independent Director, not liable to retire by rotation, to the Members at the ensuing AGM.
Mr. Niraj Hirachand Gulecha (DIN: 09238372) has resigned from the post of Director
(Non-Executive) w.e.f. closing hours of 23.07.2024 due to his other commitments.
12. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Eminent people having an independent standing in their respective field/ profession and
who can effectively contribute to the Company's business and policy decisions are
considered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, for appointment, as an
Independent Director on the Board. The Committee inter alia considers qualification,
positive attributes, area of expertise and number of Directorship(s) and Membership(s)
held in various committees of other companies by such persons in accordance with the
Company's Policy for Selection of Directors and determining Directors' independence. The
Board considers the Committee's recommendation and take appropriate decision. Every
Independent Director, at the first meeting of the Board in which he participates as a
director and thereafter at the first meeting of the Board in every financial year, gives a
declaration that he/she is independent of the management and meets the criteria of
independence as provided under the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made there under,
Code of Conduct and Schedule IV and applicable regulation of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In the
opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified making
them eligible to act as Independent Directors and give such declaration as per section 149
(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
13. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year under review the Company held Five (5) meetings of the Board of
Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 on May 29, 2023, July 27, 2023,
September 01, 2023, October 28, 2023 and February 10, 2024.
As per applicable laws and regulations the Board shall meet at least four times in a
year and not more than one hundred and twenty days shall elapse between two meetings.
The frequency of board meetings and quorum at such meetings were in accordance with the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and compliances of Secretarial Standards-1
(SS-1) on Meetings of the Board of Directors issued by ICSI. The intervening gap between
any two meetings was within the period prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013, the Listing
Regulations and SS-1.
14. MEETINGS OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
A meeting of Independent Directors was held on February 10, 2024 without the presence
of the Non-Independent Directors and members of management. This Meeting was conducted to
enable the Independent Directors to discuss matters pertaining to, inter alia, review of
performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, review the performance
of the Chairman of the Company (taking into account the views of the Executive and
Non-Executive Directors), review the performance of the Company, assess the quality,
quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the
Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
The meeting was attended by all the Independent Directors.
15. BOARD COMMITTEES
In accordance with the provisions and requirement of Section 173 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India, (Listing Obligations and Disclosures
Regulations), 2015 hereinafter referred "SEBI, (LODR), 2015 the company has
constituted the Board properly along with following directors.
S. No. Name of the Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
No. Of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of Meetings attended |
1. Mr. Lionel Anthony Velloz |
Chairman |
Managing Director |
5 |
5 |
2. Mr. Dinesh Kumar Bohra |
Director |
Director and Chief Financial Officer |
5 |
5 |
3. Ms. Sonali Gupta |
Director |
Director (Non- Executive) |
5 |
5 |
4. Mr. Hemant Bohra |
Independent Director |
Independent Director (Non- Executive) |
5 |
5 |
5. Mr. Nagendra Nagraj Nallu |
Independent Director |
Independent Director (Non- Executive) |
5 |
3 |
6. Mr. Niraj Gulecha |
Director |
Director (Non- Executive) |
5 |
5 |
AUDIT COMMITTEE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Audit
Committee comprises of 2 (two) Independent Directors and 1 (one) non-Executive Director.
Therefore, the Company has properly constituted an Audit Committee.
During the year, the Audit committee Members have duly met five times on: May 29, 2023,
July 27, 2023, September 01, 2023, October 28, 2023 and February 10, 2024. The necessary
quorum was present in all the meetings.
The Audit Committee constitute following members: All the Members of the Audit
Committee possess financial/accounting expertise/exposure.
S. No. Name of the Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
No. Of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of meetings attended |
1. Mr. Hemant Bohra |
Chairman |
Director (Independent) |
5 |
5 |
2. Mr. Nagendra Nagraj Nallu |
Member |
Director (Independent) |
5 |
5 |
3. Mr. Dinesh Kumar Bohra |
Member |
Director (Non - Executive) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
5 |
5 |
The Audit Committee invites such of the executives as it considers appropriate i.e. the
head of the finance (CFO), Internal Auditor, representatives of the Statutory Auditors,
Secretarial
Auditors etc. to attend the Committee's meetings. The Company Secretary of the Company
acts as the Secretary to the Audit Committee.
The Board reviews the working of the Committee from time to time to bring about greater
effectiveness in order to comply with the various requirements under the Companies Act,
2013.
Terms of reference of Audit Committee:
the recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors
of the Company;
review and monitor the auditor's independence and performance, and effectiveness of
audit process;
examination of the financial statement and the auditor's report;
approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related
parties; scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments; valuation of undertakings or
assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary; evaluation of internal financial controls
and risk management systems; Monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers
and related matters.
review of internal audit reports relating to internal control weakness and discuss with
internal auditors any significant findings and follow up thereon; reviewing the statements
of significant related party transactions submitted by the management.
review of the Whistle Blower Mechanism of the Company as per the Whistle Blower Policy
and overseeing the functioning of the same.
review and approve policy on materiality of related party transactions and also dealing
with related party transactions.
Audit Committee Recommendation
During the year, all recommendations of the Audit Committee were duly accepted by the
Board.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The company has a Nomination and Remuneration Committee in accordance to Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013; Members of this Committee possess sound expertise/knowledge/
exposure.
Two meetings of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee were held during the
financial year 2023-24 on September 01, 2023 and October 28, 2023. The details of meetings
and attendance were duly minutised. The necessary quorum was present in the meeting.
The Nomination and remuneration committee comprised of the following members during the
year under the review: -
S. No. Name of the Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
No. Of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of meetings attended |
1. Ms. Sonali Gupta |
Chairperson |
Director (Non- Executive) |
2 |
2 |
2. Mr. Hemant Bohra |
Member |
Independent Director (Non-Executive) |
2 |
2 |
3. Mr. Nagendra Nagraj Nallu |
Member |
Independent Director (Non-Executive) |
2 |
2 |
The Board reviews the working of the Committee from time to time to bring about greater
effectiveness in order to comply with the various requirements under the Companies Act,
2013.
Terms of reference of Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
Identify persons who are qualified to become directors and may be appointed in senior
management in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommend to the Board their
appointment and removal and shall carry out evaluation of every director's performance;
Formulate the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a director and recommend to the Board a policy relating to the
remuneration for directors, KMPs and other employees;
Formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of independent directors and the
board of directors; Devising a policy on diversity of board of directors;
Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, on
the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors;
Determine our Company's policy on specific remuneration package for the
Managing Director / Executive Director including pension rights;
Decide the salary, allowances, perquisites, bonuses, notice period, severance fees and
increment of Executive Directors;
Define and implement the Performance Linked Incentive Scheme (including ESOP of the
Company) and evaluate the performance and determine the amount of incentive of the
Executive Directors for that purpose.
Decide the amount of Commission payable to the Whole time Directors;
Review and suggest revision of the total remuneration package of the Executive
Directors keeping in view the performance of the Company, standards prevailing in the
industry, statutory guidelines etc.;
To formulate and administer the Employee Stock Option Scheme.
STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The company has a Stakeholders Relationship Committee in accordance to Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013 for looking into the grievances of shareholders' and investors of
the company.
Members of this Committee possess sound expertise / knowledge / exposure.
Four meetings of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee were held during the year on
May 29, 2023, July 27, 2023, October 28, 2023 and February 10, 2024. The necessary quorum
was present in the meeting.
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee comprised of the following members during the
year under the review:
S. No. Name of the Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
No. Of Meetings entitled to attend |
No. of meetings attended |
1. Ms. Sonali Gupta |
Chairperson |
Director (Non- Executive) |
4 |
4 |
2. Mr. Hemant Bohra |
Member |
Director (Non- Executive) |
4 |
4 |
3. Mr. Nagendra Nagraj Nallu |
Member |
Director (Non- Executive) |
4 |
3 |
The Board reviews the working of the Committee from time to time to bring about greater
effectiveness in order to comply with the various requirements under the Companies Act,
2013.
Terms of reference of Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
The terms of reference of Stakeholders Relationship Committee, inter alia, include
resolving the grievances of the security holders of the listed entity, including
complaints related to transfer/ transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report,
non-receipt of declared dividends, issue of new/ duplicate certificates, general meetings
etc., review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders,
review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the listed entity, in respect of
various services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent; review of the
various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducing the quantum of
unclaimed dividends, and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/ annual reports/
statutory notices by the shareholders of the Company. The remit of the Stakeholders
Relationship Committee is to consider and resolve the grievances of the security holders
of the Company, including complaints related to transfer and transmission of securities,
non-receipt of dividends, and such other grievances as may be raised by the security
holders from time to time.
Oversee and review all matters connected with the transfer of the Company's securities
(physical and/or demat), non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of declared, dividend,
etc.;
Approve issue of the Company's duplicate share / debenture certificates;
Monitor redressal of investors' / shareholders' / security holders' grievances and
review any other related matter, which the Committee may deem fit in the circumstances of
the case, including the following:
i. Change of name(s) of the Members on share certificates
ii. Consolidate share certificates
iii. Delete name(s) of guardian(s)
iv. Delete name(s) from share certificates
v. Demateralise shares
vi. Issue duplicate share certificates
vii. Replace shares
viii. Split-up shares
ix. Transfer of shares
x. Transmit shares
xi. Transpose shares
Recommend methods to upgrade the standard of services to investors;
Allotment, transfer of shares including transmission, splitting of shares, changing
joint holding into single holding and vice versa, issue of duplicate shares in lieu of
those torn, destroyed, lost or defaced or where the space at back for recording transfers
have been fully utilized.
Issue of duplicate certificates and new certificates on split/consolidation/renewal,
etc.;
Review the process and mechanism of redressal of Shareholders' /Investor's grievance
and suggest measures of improving the system of redressal of Shareholders' /Investors'
grievances.
Non-receipt of share certificate(s), non-receipt of declared dividends, non-receipt of
interest/dividend warrants, non-receipt of annual report and any other
grievance/complaints with Company or any officer of the Company arising out in discharge
of his duties.
Oversee the performance of the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent and also review and
take note of complaints directly received and resolved them.
Oversee the implementation and compliance of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Company
for prevention of Insider Trading for Listed Companies as specified in the Securities
& Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as
amended from time to time.
Any other power specifically assigned by the Board of Directors of the Company from
time to time by way of resolution passed by it in a duly conducted Meeting, and
Carrying out any other function contained in the equity listing agreements as and when
amended from time to time.
Details of Complaints:
No. of Complaints received and solved during the year- Nil
No. of complaints pending as on March 31, 2024.- Nil
Company Secretary of the Company acts as the Secretary of the Committee.
16. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulated criteria for Determining
Qualifications, positive Attributes and independence of directors as well as Nomination
and Remuneration Policy of the company as mandated under Section 178 (3), (4) of the
Companies Act, 2013. The above referred policy is available on the website of the company
and can be accessed at https://www.aceengitech.com/corporate-governance/
The objective of this Policy is to serve as a guiding charter to appoint qualified
persons as directors on the board of directors of the Company ("Directors"), Key
Managerial Personnel (the "KMP"), persons who may be appointed in senior
management positions ("SMP"), to recommend the remuneration to be paid to them
and to evaluate their performance. This Policy provides a framework for:
To guide the Board and lay down criteria in relation to appointment and removal of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. To evaluate the performance of
the members of the Board and provide necessary report to the Board for further evaluation.
To recommend to the Board on Remuneration payable to the Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management. To provide to Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Management reward linked directly to their effort, performance, dedication and achievement
relating to the Company's operations. To retain, motivate and promote talent and to ensure
long term sustainability of talented managerial persons and create competitive advantage.
To devise a policy on Board diversity. To develop a succession plan for the Board and to
regularly review the plan. To assist the Board in fulfilling all related responsibilities.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been formulated in order to bring about
objectivity in determining the remuneration package while striking a balance between the
interest of the Company and the shareholders.
The Board of Directors of the Company (the Board) constituted the committee to be known
as the Nomination and Remuneration Committee consisting of three non-executive directors
out of which at least one half shall be Independent. The Chairman of the Committee shall
be an Independent Director.
The Board has the power to reconstitute the Committee consistent with the Company's
policy and applicable statutory requirement.
17. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
The Report of every listed company and other prescribed class of public companies shall
include a statement indicating the manner in which formal annual evaluation of the
performance of the Board, its Committees and of individual Directors has been made. In
this regard, the Company has a policy for performance evaluation of the Board, Committees
and other individual Directors (including Independent Directors) which include criteria
for performance evaluation of Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors. The said
criteria provide certain parameters like Attendance, Availability, Time spent,
Preparedness, Active participation, Analysis, Objective discussions, Probing & testing
assumptions, Industry & Business knowledge, Functional expertise, Corporate
Governance, Development of Strategy & Long Term Plans, Inputs in strength area,
Director's obligation and discharge of responsibilities, Quality and value of
contributions and Relationship with other Board Members etc. which is in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
In accordance with the manner specified by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
the Board carried out annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and
Individual Directors. Separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of
individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters
such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the
interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc. The Independent Directors
carried out annual performance evaluation of the non-independent directors and the Board
as a whole. The performance of each Committee was evaluated by the Board.
18. AUDITORS AND REPORTS THEREON
STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s Rajvanshi & Associates (FRN: 005069C) Chartered Accountants the Statutory
Auditor of the Company were appointed in the 29th Annual General Meeting of the
company held on September 26, 2020 pursuant to the provisions of Section 139, 142 and
other applicable provisions if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit
& Auditors) Rules, 2014 to conduct the audit of company's accounts for a period of
Five (5) years commencing from the conclusion of 29th AGM till the conclusion
of 34th Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2025 at the
remuneration as determined by the board on recommendation of the Audit Committee.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Further, the observation of the Auditors in their report read with relevant notes on
the accounts, as annexed are self-explanatory and need no elaboration. The Auditors have
not reported any incident of fraud in the Company for the year under review under section
143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, pursuant to Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules
prescribed there under, the Company has received certificate from the Auditors along with
peer review certificate, to the effect, inter-alia, that their re-appointment, if made,
would be within the limits laid down by the Act and that they are not disqualified for
such appointment under the provisions of applicable laws.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to provisions of the section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 read with rule 9 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
company had appointed M/s V. M. & Associates, Company Secretaries (FRN:
P1984RJ039200) as Secretarial Auditor for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year
2023-24, in form MR-3, is annexed to this report as "Annexure -1". The
Secretarial Auditor Report contains following observations/qualifications to which
management had further replied thereon. The Auditors have not reported any incident of
fraud in the Company for the year under review under section 143(12) of the Companies Act,
2013.
1. Due to some other engagements, Independent Directors has not cleared the examination
which is required to be cleared by Independent Directors with IICA. The directors are in
process of clearing the same.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
rules made there under the Board of Directors appointed M/s Shubham Kaushik & Co.,
(FRN: 151830W) Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as an "Internal Auditor" of the
company for conducting Internal Audit for the financial year 2023-24.
During the year under review, the Internal Audit Report were received by the Company
for the year ended as on March 31, 2024 and were placed before the Audit Committee and
Board for their review from time to time. The Auditors have not reported any incident of
fraud in the Company for the year under review under section 143(12) of the Companies Act,
2013.
Further, the Board of Directors has approved the re-appointment of M/s Shubham
Kaushik & Co., (FRN: 151830W) Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as an "Internal
Auditor" for conducting Internal Audit for the financial year 2024-25.
19. LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The company has not given any guarantee or provided any security in connection with a
loan during the year under review. Further, particulars of Loans given and investments
made by the company are given under Note no. 3 respectively of the Financial Statements of
the company forming part of this Annual Report.
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into by the company during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business.
All such contracts or arrangements, wherever required, have been approved by the Audit
Committee and the Board. The company has not entered into any transaction with the related
parties, which are not at arm's length.
The details of the related party transactions as required are set out in the financial
Statements of the company forming part of this Annual Report.
During the Financial year 2023-24, the company has entered into contract or arrangement
in the nature of Related Party Transaction under sub-section (1) of section 188 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and thus disclosure in Form AOC-2 is annexed to this report as
"Annexure -2"
21. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There was no employee in the company drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set
out in the Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Further, the disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under
Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the
Annual Report as "Annexure-3 ".
Furthermore, the disclosures pertaining to remuneration of Top Ten Employees are
provided in the Annual Report as "Annexure-4".
22. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As required under Clause (B) of Schedule V of Listing Regulations, A detailed
Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the Financial Conditions and Result of
operations of the
Company is provided in this Annual Report as "Annexure-5".
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE 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" and is attached to this Report.
24. ORDER OF COURT OR REGULATOR OR TRIBUNAL
During the year under review, the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur Bench,
("NCLT"/"Tribunal") has approved the Scheme of Reduction between Ace
Engitech Limited (Erstwhile Prem Somani Financial Services Limited) and their respective
shareholders under Sections 66, 230 and any other applicable provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with National Company Law Tribunal (Procedure for reduction of share
capital of Company) Rules, 2016. vide its order dated March 28, 2024 ("Order").
After the end of financial year and before the finalization of Annual Report, ROC
Jaipur has also approved E-Form INC-28 and issued the Certificate of Registration of Order
Confirming Reduction of Capital on May 8, 2024. Further BSE Limited has issued Listing
Approval Letter/Order dated July 29, 2024 and trading Approval letter dated August 26,
2024 effective from August 28, 2024 upon completion of all corporate actions with RTA of
the company and respective depositories in respect of Reduction of Share Capital of the
Company.
Except, the above- mentioned details, there were no significant and material orders
passed by any regulators or courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and
company's operations during the year and the date of the finalization of this Annual
Report.
25. DEPOSITS
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 the Company has neither invited nor accepted or
renewed any fixed deposits from public during the year under review.
26. THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)
ACT, 2013:
Your Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for
every woman working in its premises through various interventions and practices. The
Company always endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from
discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. The Company has in place an
Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of
Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees
(permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 22 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rules there under, the
Internal Complaints Committee of the Company has not received any complaint of sexual
harassment during the Financial Year under review.
As per Secretarial Standard-4, the Company state that it has complied with the
provision relating to the Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual
Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off
during the financial year 2023-24.
Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the Financial Year: NIL Number of
complaints received during the Financial Year: NIL Number of complaints disposed off
during the Financial Year: NIL Number of complaints unsolved at the end of the Financial
Year: NIL
27. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulations, the compliance with the Corporate
Governance provisions shall not apply in respect of the following class of companies: a.
Listed Entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 crore and Net Worth
not exceeding Rs.25 crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year; b. Listed
Entity which has listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.
Since, our Company falls in the ambit of aforesaid exemption (a); hence compliance with
the provisions of Corporate Governance is not applicable to the Company and it also does
not form part of the Annual Report.
However, your Company has complied with all the disclosures and requirements which are
applicable under all the rules, regulations for the time being in force.
28. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has formulated a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy) for its directors
and employees of the Company for reporting genuine concerns about unethical practices and
suspected or actual fraud or violation of the code of conduct of the Company pursuant to
the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made
thereunder. This vigil mechanism provides a channel to the employees and Directors to
report to the management, concerns about unethical behavior, and also provide for adequate
safeguards against victimization of persons who use the mechanism and also make provision
for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional.
The practice of the Vigil Mechanism /Whistle Blower Policy is overseen by the Audit
Committee of the Board and no employee has been denied access to the Committee.
The Policy can be accessed on the Company website at following link
https://www.aceengitech.com/corporate-governance/
During the year, no whistle blower event was reported and mechanism is functioning
well.
29. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company operates in conditions where economic environment and social risk are
inherent to its businesses. In managing risk, it is the Company's practice to take
advantage of potential opportunities while managing potential adverse effects.
The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which encompasses
practices relating to identification, assessment monitoring and mitigation of various
risks to key business objectives. The Risk management framework of the Company seeks to
minimize adverse impact of risks on our key business objectives and enables the Company to
leverage market opportunities effectively.
The Company recognizes that the emerging and identified risks need to be managed and
mitigated to
(a) protect its shareholders and other stakeholders' interest;
(b) achieve its business objectives; and
(c) enable sustainable growth.
The details of various risks that are being faced by the Company are provided in
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Report.
In line with Listing Regulations and as per the requirement of Section 134(3) (n) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made there under, as amended, Board has a
framework for Risk Management to oversee the mitigation of such risks.
30. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Companies Act, 2013 re-emphasizes the need for an effective Internal Financial
Control system in the Company. The system should be designed and operated effectively.
Rule 8(5)(viii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 requires the information regarding
adequacy of Internal Financial Controls with reference to the financial statements to be
disclosed in the Boards report. To ensure effective Internal Financial Controls the
Company has laid down the following measures:
The internal financial control systems are commensurate with the size and nature of its
operations.
All legal and statutory compliances are ensured on a monthly basis. Non-compliance, if
any, is seriously taken by the management and corrective actions are taken immediately.
Any amendment is regularly updated by internal as well as external agencies in the system.
Approval of all transactions is ensured through a pre approved Delegation of Authority
Schedule which is reviewed periodically by the management.
The Company follows a robust internal audit process. Transaction audits are conducted
regularly to ensure accuracy of financial reporting, safeguard and protection of all the
assets. Fixed Asset verification of assets is done on an annual basis. The audit reports
for the above audits are compiled and submitted to Managing Director and Board of
Directors for review and necessary action.
Further, company's internal control system is commensurate with the size, scale and
complexity of its operations. The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review
controls, appraisal of risks with best practices in the industry. The Management with
Audit Committee periodically reviews the Internal Control System and procedure for the
efficient conduct of the business.
31. CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has in place a comprehensive Code of Conduct (the Code) applicable to all
the directors and Non-executive Directors, Executive directors, Senior Management
Personnel and Key Managerial Personnel (SMPs and KMPs). The code is applicable to
Non-executive Directors including Independent Directors to such extent as may be
applicable to them depending on their roles and responsibilities. The Code gives guidance
and support needed for ethical conduct of business and compliance of law. The Code of
Conduct is available on the Company's website https://aceengitech.com/investors/
Further, a confirmation provided that all Directors, KMPs and SMPs have confirmed
compliance of code of conduct for the year ended on March 31, 2024.
32. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The company complies with all applicable secretarial standards issued by the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards and that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
33. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Provision of Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy Rules, 2014 are not applicable to the Company during the year
under review.
34. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Other Disclosures with respect to Board's Report as required under the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, Companies Act, 2013, the Rules notified thereunder or any other applicable
provisions are either NIL or NOT APPLICABLE.
35. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors of the
Company confirms that-
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of
the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the
assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively; and
(f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors wish to express their grateful appreciation to the continued
co-operation received from the all the Stakeholders of the company who had maintained
their faith in the management of the company during the year under review. Your directors
also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed service of
the Executives, staff and Workers of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Director |
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Ace Engitech Limited |
Abhishek Bohra |
Dinesh Kumar |
(Erstwhile Prem Somani Financial Services Limited) |
Additional Director designated as a Managing Director |
Director and CFO |
Date: August 29, 2024 |
DIN: 02675063 |
DIN: 02352022 |
Place: Jaipur |
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Registered Office Address: Flat No. 408, Second Floor, Anand
Chamber, Baba Harishchandra Marg, Raisar Plaza, Indira Bazar, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan |
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