To
The Members,
Neil Industries Limited
The Directors have pleasure in submitting their 41st Annual Report on the business and
operations of the Company along with the Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Financial Results:
Financial Results of the Company for the year under review along with the figures for
previous year are as follows: (Amount. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
March 31, 2024 |
March 31, 2023 |
Income (sales and other income) |
316.20 |
299.57 |
Profit/(Loss) before interest & dep. |
281.84 |
245.41 |
Less: |
|
|
Interest |
0 |
0 |
Depreciation and amortization |
1.32 |
1.42 |
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax |
280.52 |
243.99 |
Provision for Taxation |
28.97 |
59.43 |
Deferred Tax |
0.35 |
0.38 |
Adjustment related to previous year |
0 |
(1.00) |
Net Profit/Loss |
251.19 |
185.18 |
Review of Operations and State of Company Affairs:
The Standalone financial statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024,
forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS notified
under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act') and the Master Directions
Non-Banking Financial Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, as amended from time to time.
During the year ended March 31, 2024, your Company has achieved total Revenue of Rs.
316.20 lakhs as against 299.57 lakhs in the previous year ended March 31, 2023. The Net
Profit stood at Rs. 251.19 lakhs as against Rs. 185.18 lakhs in the previous year.
Key Financial Ratio:
Particulars of Ratios |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Current Ratio |
38.34 |
23.86 |
Debt-Credit Ratio |
NA |
NA |
Debt Service Coverage Ratio |
NA |
NA |
Return on Equity Ratio |
0.04 |
0.03 |
Inventory Turnover Ratio |
NA |
NA |
Trade Receivable Turnover |
NA |
NA |
Ratio |
|
|
Lending Operations:
The Company is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and is engaged in
providing loans for Business or Capacity expansion, Working Capital loans, loans for
Purchase of Equipment and Machinery, Term Loans against Property, loans for Purchase of
Commercial Property and other finance services. Dividend:
Since, the entire profit being ploughed back in the business, therefore the Board of
Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year 2023-24.
Deposits:
During the year under review, the Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits
from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act) read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Share Capital:
As on March 31, 2024, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company stood at 2,000 Lakh
(2,00,00,000 Shares of * 10/- each and the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity Share
Capital of the Company stands at * 1955.32 Lakh (comprising of 1,95,53,200 Equity Shares
of 10/- each). During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has not issued any Equity
Shares.
Change in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
The Board of Directors is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive and Non-
Executive Directors, Independent Directors and Women Directors. In accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Chandra Kant Dwivedi (DIN: 06396144), Director
of the Company will retire by rotation at the forthcoming AGM and being eligible offers
herself for the re-appointment. A brief profile of Mr. Chandra Kant Dwivedi is provided in
the Notice convening the AGM. During the year under review, there was change in the Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company. Ms. Deepanti Verma was appointed as the New Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f. February 28, 2024 in place of Ms. Stuti Shukla.
Except from the above, there was no other change in the Directors of the Company and Key
Managerial Pesonnel (KMP'S) of the Company during the year under review.
Auditors and Tax Consultants:
Statutory Auditors:
During the year under review, on May 06, 2024, the Board of Directors, based on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee but subject to approval of shareholders to be
obtained at the General meeting of the company, recommended the appointment of M/s R P
Khandelwal & Associates. Chartered Accountants (FRN: 001795C) as Statutory Auditors of
the Company to fill the casual vacancy caused due to the resignation of M/s Ranjit Jian
& Co. (FRN 322505E). M/s Ranjit Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, resigned on May
06, 2024, from the designation of Statutory Auditor of the company citing the fact that
the validity of their Peer Review Certificate had elapsed and the renewal of Peer Review
Certificate was pending. They further stated that, given the uncertain time frame it was
unlikely to get renewed before the issue of Limited Review Report for the quarter ended
March 2024. The said appointment is pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act
2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The existing/outgoing Auditors have not
raised any concern or issue and there 1s no reason other than as mentioned in their
resignation letter. M/s R P Khandelwal & Associates. Chartered Accountants shall hold
office upto the ensuing annual general meeting of the company.
The statutory auditors have confirmed they are not disqualified from being appointed as
auditors of the Company. There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or
disclaimer made in the Auditor's Report, needing explanations or comments by the Board.
The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee in
the year under review against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under
Section 143(12) of the Act.
Secretarial Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Company had
appointed M/s V. Agnihotri & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries as the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company and they have conducted the Secretarial Audit of the
Company for the financial year 2023-2024.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form No. MR-3 for the financial year ended on March 31,
2024 is set out in Annexure-III] to the Board's Report. In accordance with SEBI Circular
no. CIR/CFD/CMD 1/27/2019 dated February 08, 2019, the Company has obtained, from the
Secretarial Auditors an Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, which was duly submitted to
the stock exchanges and is also uploaded on the corporate website of the Company.
There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made in the
Report, needing explanations or comments by the Board.
The Secretarial Auditors have also not reported any instances of fraud committed
against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under Section 204(3) of the
Act.
Cost Auditors:
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of Cost Audit as per prescribed under
provision of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, are not applicable for the
business activity carried out by the Company.
Change in Nature of Business:
During the Financial Year there was no change in the nature of Business of the Company.
Internal Control System and their Adequacy:
The Company has a suitable and adequate Internal Control System which indeed is
commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. Internal control
systems are integral to Company's corporate governance framework. Some significant
features of internal control system are:
+ Adequate documentation of policies, guidelines, authorities and approval
procedures covering all the important functions of the Company.
+ Ensure complete compliance with laws, regulations, standards and internal
procedures and systems.
+ De-risking the Company's assets/resources and protecting them from any loss.
+ Ensuring the integrity of the accounting system; proper and authorized
recording and reporting of all transactions.
+ Ensuring reliability of all financial and operational information.
+ Audit Committee of Board of Directors, comprising of Independent Directors. The
Audit Committee regularly reviews audit plans, significant audit findings, adequacy of
internal controls, compliance with Accounting Standards etc.
+ To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function
reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board and to the Managing Director.
+ The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficiency and
adequacy of the internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating
systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company.
+ Based on the report of Internal Audit function, process owners undertake
corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls.
+ Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective
actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Internal Control systems and procedures are designed to assist in the
identification and management of risks, the procedure-led verification of all compliance
as well as an enhanced control consciousness. The internal financial control system of the
Company is supplemented with internal audits, regular reviews by the management and checks
by external auditors.
During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been highlighted
for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Certificate _from_ Practicing Company Secretary _on Compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance:
Regulation 34 read with Para E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandates that a compliance certificate from
either the auditors or practicing company secretaries regarding compliance of conditions
of corporate governance should form part of the Annual Report of the company. In
compliance with the said requirement, a Compliance Certificate from the M/s. V. Agnihotri
& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries 1s annexed as a part of this report.
Discussion of Financial Performance with respect to Operational Performance:
The details of the financial performance of the Company appear in the Balance Sheet,
Statement of Profit & Loss and other financial statements appearing separately. Please
refer the Board's Report for highlights.
Particulars Pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of
the Companies (Appointment& Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Statement of particulars of employees pursuant to provisions of Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014
A) Details pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
< Industries Limited |
Requirement of Rule 5(1) Disclosure |
1 The ratio of the remuneration of each Mr. Arvind Kumar Mittal is
drawing salary of Rs. director to the median remuneration of 1,00,000/- per month from
April 2023 to March the employees for the fmancial year 2024 which is 10 times the median
remuneration of Employees. No other Director is drawing remuneration. |
2 Percentage imcrease in remuneration of Percentage increase in
remuneration of : each director, CFO, CEO, CS or Manager a) Directors -NA in the financial
year b) MD -NA |
c) CFO 33.3% |
d) Company Secretary N.A. |
3 The percentage increase in the median % increase in the median
remuneration of the remuneration of employees in the Employees in the financial year 4.96
approx. financial year |
4 The number of permanent employees on There were 9 employees on
permanent roll of the the rolls of the company company as on March 31, 2024. |
5 Average percentile increases already There was a marginal increase in
percentile of made in the salaries of employees other Management remuneration and hence no
than the managerial personnel in the justification 1s required. financial year ie. 2023-24
and its Remuneration of Managing Director has not comparison with the percentile increase
changed during the financial year. in the managerial remuneration and justification
thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the
managerial remuneration |
6 Affirmation that the remuneration is as We affirm that the remuneration
paid to per the remuneration policy of the employees and KMP's was based on _ the company
remuneration policy. |
B) Details of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the name of every
employee, of the Company as required pursuant to rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
? Drawing salary of 102 Lakhs or above for the year 1f employed throughout the year
-Nil ? Drawing salary of 8.5 Lakhs p/m or above for a month if employed for part of the
year -Nil ? Drawing salary more than the salary of MD and having 2% stake in the company
Nil
(C) No Managing Director or Whole-time Director of the Company is receiving any
commission from the Company.
Director's Responsibility Statement:
As stipulated in section 134(5) of Companies Act 2013, The Directors of the Company
would like to confirm and state: 1) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year
ended March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanation and there was no material departure from the same:
ii) The directors had selected such accounting policies and have applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that were 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 year ended on that date.
11) The directors have 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.
iv) The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concer basis.
v) 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.
vi)The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such system was adequate and operating effectively.
Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA)
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), MDA is annexed which
forms part of this Report.
Industrial Relations:
Industrial relations are of paramount importance in every organization and maintaining
them with ease and poise 1s a very difficult task. Our Company gives equal importance to
maintain industrial relations and keeping them at par with other stakeholder
relationships. During the period under review, the relation between employee and
Management remained cordial. All the problems of the employees were patiently heard by the
Management and proper solutions pertaining to their problems were provided by the
management. The Management has always been gracious about its employees and workers. They
take every possible measure and endeavor to maintain sincere, healthy and friendly
relations with the lower and middle level employees.
Directors:
The Board of the company is duly constituted with optimum combination of Executive and
Non- Executive Directors in consonance with Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
None of the Directors are Disqualified u/s 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. All Directors
are suitably qualified, experienced and competent. The members of the Board of Directors
are persons with considerable experience and expertise in Audit, Accounts, Finance, Law
and Administration. The Company is benefitted by the experience and skills of the Board of
Directors. All the Independent Directors have given their declaration as per Section 134
read along with Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act 2013. The Company is managed by well
qualified professionals.
Corporate Governance:
As the company is required to comply with clause 17 to 27 as applicable of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 confirming the
compliance of conditions of corporate Governance forms part of the Annual Report.
RBI Guidelines:
The Company is a Non-Deposit Taking Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial
Company (NBFC-ND-SI). The Company has complied with and continues to comply with all the
applicable regulations and directions of the RBI.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies:
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company.
Annual Evaluation of Board, its Committees and Individual Directors:
In accordance with the evaluation framework in compliance with the requirements of the
Act, Listing Regulations, read with the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI
and as set out by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of
the Company, the Board had carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, and
that of the Directors as well as the evaluation of the working of its committees.
The Board's functioning was evaluated on various aspects, including inter alia
structure of the Board, including qualifications, experience and competence of Directors,
diversity in Board and process of appointment, Meetings of the Board, including regularity
and frequency, agenda, discussion and dissent, recording of minutes and dissemination of
information; functions of the Board, including strategy and performance evaluation,
corporate culture and values, governance and compliance, evaluation of risks, grievance
redressed for investors, stakeholder value and responsibility, conflict of interest,
review of Board evaluation and facilitating Independent Directors to perform their role
effectively, evaluation of management's performance and feedback, independence of
management from the Board, access of Board and management to each other, succession plan
and professional development, degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities, establishment
and delineation of responsibilities to Committees, effectiveness of Board processes,
information and functioning and quality of relationship between the Board and management.
Directors were evaluated on aspects such as qualifications, prior experience, knowledge
and competence, fulfilment of functions, ability to function as a team, initiative,
availability and attendance, commitment, contribution, integrity, independence and
guidance/ support to management outside Board/ Committee Meetings. In addition, the
Managing Director was also evaluated on key aspects of his role, including effectiveness
of leadership and ability to steer meetings, impartiality, ability to keep shareholders'
interests in mind and effectiveness as Chairman.
Areas on which the Committees of the Board were assessed included mandate and
composition; effectiveness of the Committee; structure of the Committee, regularity and
frequency of meetings, agenda, discussion and dissent, recording of minutes and
dissemination of information; independence of the Committee from the Board; contribution
to decisions of the Board; effectiveness of meetings and quality of relationship of the
Committee with the Board and Management. The performance evaluation of the Independent
Directors was carried out by the entire Board, excluding the Director being evaluated. The
performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out
by the Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of the Board as a whole.
The NRC also reviewed the performance of the Board, 1ts Committees and of the
Directors. The Managing Director provided feedback to the Directors on an individual
basis, as appropriate. Significant highlights, learning and action points with respect to
the evaluation were presented to the Board. Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with
Schedule V Part (C) (2)(h) of Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors has identified
the following requisite skills/expertise and competencies of the Directors for the
effective functioning of the Company: SL No. Name of the Director & Core
skills/expertise/competencies Designation
L. Arvind Kumar Mittal Mr. Arvind Kumar Mittal is having more than 25
years of (Managing Director) experience in the field of stock trading including derivative
trading and held the post of Director of Company in U.P. Stock and Capital Limited. |
Vivek Awasthi Mr. Vivek Awasthi is a reputed & Senior Chartered
Accountant (Independent Director) having the experience of more than 24 years in the field
of Tax, Audit and financial matters. |
Archana Singh Mrs. Archana Singh is a philanthropist and has an
experience of (Independent Director) 13 Years in her respective field. |
Anil Sharma Mr. Anil Sharma has been consultant to various companies
related (Independent Director) with finance sector. |
Chandra Kant Dwivedi Mr. Chandra Kant Dwivedi is an economist and has a
rich (Non-Independent experience of more than 47 years in the field of Economy, and
Director) education. He is also associated with a major agro business industry for a
period of last 8 years. |
Pankaj Kumar Mittal Mr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal 1s an advocate by profession
and has an (Non-Independent experience of 22 Years in his respective field. Director) |
The evaluation process confirms that the Board and its Committees continue to operate
effectively and that the performance of the Directors and the Managing Director continues
to be satisfactory.
Board Meetings:
During the year under review, six (6) Meetings were held, the details which forms the
part of Corporate Governance Report.
Audit Committee:
Your Company has an Audit Committee to meet the requirements of Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Details of the Audit Committee are given under the
Corporate Governance Report. There are no recommendations of the Audit Committee which
were not accepted by the Board. Nomination And Remuneration Committee Your Company has in
place a duly constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee to meet the requirements of
Section 178 the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Details of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee are given under the Corporate Governance Report.
The Board has framed (1) Policy on Board Diversity; and (11) Nomination &
Remuneration Policy which lays down a framework in relation to the remuneration of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. This policy also
lays down criteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. This Policy is placed
on the website of the Company 1.e., www.neil.co.in Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Your Company has in place a duly constituted Stakeholder's Relationship Committee to meet
the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Details of the
Stakeholders Relationship Committee are given under the Corporate Governance Report. The
role of the committee shall inter- alia include the following:
1) 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.
2) Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders.
3) Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the listed entity in respect
of various services bemg rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
4) 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.
Declaration of Independence by Independent Directors & Adherence to the Company's
Code of Conduct for Independent Directors:
All the Independent Directors have confirmed to the Board that they meet the criteria
of independence as specified under Section 149(6) of the Act and that they qualify to be
independent directors pursuant to the Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. They have also confirmed that they meet the
requirements of Independent Director' as mentioned under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, all the Independent Directors have affirmed that they
have adhered and complied with the Company's Code of Conduct for Independent Directors
which is framed in accordance with Schedule IV of the Act. Separate Meeting of Independent
Directors: During the year, all of Independent Directors convened a separate meeting
without the presence of Non- Independent Directors and members of the management as per
provisions of Clause VII of Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013. In that meeting of
Independent Directors, performance of non-independent directors, Chairman and the Board as
a whole were reviewed and evaluated. Listing of Shares
The Company's shares are listed on the BSE Ltd., P. J Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai-
400001, Company has paid required listing fees to stock exchange. Particulars of Loans,
Guarantees or Investments:
During the period under review, there were no Guarantees or Investments made by the
Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earning Outgo:
Your Company is not engaged in any manufacturing activity which is power intensive, it
basically engaged in trading activities and use power saving devices by implementing the
advanced and latest technology in carrying out its operational activities. There is a
system of proper check and control in order to avoid unnecessary wastage of power and
energy.
Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo is NIL. Business Risk Management:
The Company's robust risk management framework identifies and evaluates business risks
and opportunities. The Company recognizes that these risks need to be managed and
mitigated to protect the shareholders and other stakeholder's interests in order to
achieve its business objectives and enable sustainable and long-term growth. Risk
management is embedded in our critical business activities, functions and processes. The
Company believes that the overall risk exposure of present and future risks remains within
risk capacity. Since, the business environment is always uncertain and unpredictable
therefore, the vigilance of not only the management but also the employees is of utmost
importance.
The Company manages and monitors principal risks and uncertainties that can
impactability of the Company to achieve its targets and objectives. Timely reports are
placed before the Board for considering various risks involved in the Company
business/operations. The Board evaluates these reports and requisite/corrective actions
are then implemented.
The Board carries out a brief synopsis of the key elements that threatens the existence
of the company. The internal policy related to risk management ensures growth and
continuity of business. However, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015 exempts your company to mandatory form the Risk and Management Committee.
Code of Conduct:
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the
Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of
the company. The code laid down by the Board is known as code of conduct which
forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company's website
www.neil.co.in. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is
expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business
dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business
practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance on the expected
behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure. All the Board
Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All
Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.
Board Policies:
Whistle Blower Policy
In order to comply with the provisions of Section 177 (9) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 The
Company has established a vigil mechanism through a Whistle Blower Policy which shall be
headed by the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Company can oversee the genuine
concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also provided
adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who may express their
concems pursuant to this policy. The policy is uploaded on the Website of the Company at
www.neil.co.in.
Remuneration Policy:
The Board has on the recommendation of nomination & remuneration committee framed a
policy for selection and appointment of directors, senior management, their remuneration
and other matters, as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies act
2013, is available on our website at www.neil.co.in
Related Party Transaction Policy:
The Board of Directors has adopted the following policy and procedures with regard to
Related Party Transactions. This policy is to regulate transactions between the Company
and its Related Parties based on the laws and regulations as applicable to the Company.
Policy is uploaded on the website of the Company
https:/Avww.neil.co.in/upload/PDF/00000141 pdf
Other Policies:
Your Company has made all other policies which are applicable as per Securities
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 and is uploaded on the website of the Company at_.www.neil.co.in
Corporate social Responsibility:
During the year under review, Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable
to the Company.
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility
initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable on your Company.
Prevention of Insider Trading:
The Company has updated the Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading 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 the Board of Directors and the designated employees have
confirmed compliance with the Code. The Updated Code of Conduct has already posted on
Company's website at www.neil.co.in.
Related Party Transactions:
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with
Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential
conflict with interest of the company at large. There was no requirement of disclosure in
AOC-2 from the company pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Material Changes, If any
The Board reports that no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company have occurred between the end of the financial year ending 318
March, 2024 and the date of this report.
Disclosure under Sexual Harassment Policy for Women at work place (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013:
The Company is committed to providing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment
for all its employees. A Prevention of Sexual Harassment' Policy (POSH
Policy), which is in line with the statutory requirements, along with a structured
reporting and redressal mechanism, is in place. Appropriate reporting mechanisms are in
place for ensuring protection against Sexual Harassment and the right to work with
dignity. During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaint in this
regard. The Policy is uploaded on the website of the Company at www.neil.co.in
Sr. No. Particulars |
Status |
1. Number of Complaints during Financial year |
Nil |
2. Number of Complaints disposed off |
Nil |
3. Number of Complaints pending |
Nil |
Secretarial Audit Report:
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, the Company had appointed V. Agnihotri & Associates, Company
Secretaries in Practice for conducting Secretarial Audit. The Secretarial Audit Report for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024. is appended to this Report as Annexure -A. There
are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the
Secretarial Auditors, in their Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023-24. Other
observation, if any in the report is self-explanatory.
Share Registrar & Transfer Agent:
The Company's Registrar & Transfer Agent is Skyline Financial Services Private
Limited, New Delhi. It isa SEBI Registered R & TA. The contact details of the same are
mentioned at the beginning of the Report. The investors are kindly requested to address
their queries, if any, to the R & TA. However, in case of any difficulties, they are
always welcome to contact the Company's Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, the
contact particulars of whom are contained in the Report and are also hosted on the website
of the Company i.e. www.neil.co.in.
Registration of Independent Directors with Independent Director's Databank:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended,
Independent Directors of the Company are duly registered in the data bank of Independent
Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
All our Independent Directors, Mr. Vivek Awasthi, Ms. Archana Singh and Mr. Anil Sharma
have registered themselves with the Independent Director's Databank.
Secretarial Standards:
The Company complies with all the applicable and notified Secretarial Standards issued
by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The Company has complied with applicable
Secretarial Standards 1.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to Meetings of the Board of
Directors and General Meetings', respectively.
Web-Link of Annual Return:
A web-link of Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, in Form MGT 7
as required under Section 92 (3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management
and Administration) Rules, 2014 is available on the website of the Company at the link
www.neil.co.in/upload/PDF/00000460.pdf
Investor Relations
At Neil Industries Limited, we consider Investor Relations to be the key to building
transparent, open and long-term relationships with our stakeholders. Our Investor
Relations program is committed to maintaining effective communication with the investing
community by adopting best practices. Your Company always endeavors to keep the time of
response to shareholders request / grievance at the minimum. Priority is accorded to
address all the issues raised by the shareholders and provide them a satisfactory reply at
the earliest possible time. The Shareholders' Grievance Committee of the Board meets
periodically and reviews the status of the Shareholders' Grievances. The shareholders of
the Company continue to be traded in electronic forum and de-materialization exists with
both the depositories viz., National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository
Services (India) Limited.
Over the years, building on experience gained in the project space, NEIL has widened
its business scope from mere development of project to encompass a full range of related
activities.
Details of Public Issue/Rights Issue/Sweat Equity Shares:
During the financial year under review, there was no public issue / rights issue /
preferential issue of shares / sweat equity / qualified institutional placement, etc.
Details of Non-Compliance by the Company, penalties, stricture imposed on the Company
by the Stock Exchanges, SEBI or any statutory authorities or any matter related to capital
markets:
There was no case of any non-compliance warranting imposition of any penalty and
issuance of any strictures on the Company by the stock exchange(s) or SEBI or any
statutory authority, on any matter related to capital markets.
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016
No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code hence, the
requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their
status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.
The details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time
settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial
institutions along with the reasons thereof:
During the year under review there was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank
or Financial Institution.
Reserves:
The Company has Rs. 3,784.44 Lakhs in its reserves as on March 31, 2024 (year under
review)
Acknowledgement:
The Directors place on record their gratitude for the support of various regulatory
authorities including Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India,
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies, Financial Intelligence Unit
(India), the Stock Exchanges and the Depositories. The Company acknowledges the role of
all its key stakeholders - Shareholders, borrowers, channel partners, for their continued
support. The Directors express their appreciation for the dedication and commitment with
which the employees of the Company at all levels have worked during the period. Your
Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed
services by the Company's executives, staff and workers.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of |
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Neil Industries Limited |
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Date: August 10, 2024 |
Arvind Ku mar Mittal |
Pankaj Kumar Mittal |
Place: Kanpur |
(Man ag ing Dire ctor) |
(Director) |
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DIN: 0 2010 445 |
DIN: 05190278 |
DECLARATION REGARDING ADHERENCE TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT
As provided under Regulation 26(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, all the Board Members and Senior Management Personnel
have confirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for the year ended March 31, 2024.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors |
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For Neil Industries Limited |
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Date: August 10, 2024 |
Arvind Kumar Mittal |
Pankaj Kumar Mittal |
Place: Kanpur |
(Managing Director) |
(Director) |
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DIN: 02010445 |
DIN: 05190278 |