To,
The Members,
CHAVDA INFRA LIMITED
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHAVDA INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED)
The Board of Directors are pleased to present its Twelfth Annual Report on the
operations of CHAVDA INFRA LIMITED ("the Company") and the Standalone Audited
Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
The summarized Financial Performance/highlights of the Company for the year ended on
March 31, 2024 is, as under:
PARTICULARS |
STANDALONE |
STANDALONE |
|
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
24,165.35 |
16,188.57 |
Other Income |
31.31 |
14.80 |
Total Revenue |
24,196.83 |
16,203.37 |
Profit / (Loss) before exceptional and extra- ordinary Items and tax |
2,501.20 |
1,677.95 |
Add/(Less): Extra-Ordinary Item |
Nil |
Nil |
Profit / (Loss) after Extra Ordinary Items and before tax |
2,501.20 |
1,677.95 |
Tax Expense: |
625.28 |
473.33 |
A) Current Income Tax |
695.00 |
462.01 |
B) Deferred Tax (Assets)/Liabilities |
(69.72) |
11.32 |
Profit / (Loss) After Tax |
1,875.92 |
1,204.62 |
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS:
Your Company was originally registered in the name of "Chavda Infra Private
Limited" and received a certificate of incorporation dated October 08, 2012 from the
Assistant Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Havelli under The Companies
Act, 1956. Later on, our Company was converted into a Public Limited Company pursuant to
shareholders resolution passed at Extra-ordinary General Meeting of our Company held on
May 12, 2023 and the name of our Company was changed to "Chavda Infra Limited".
A fresh Certificate of Incorporation consequent upon Conversion from Private Limited
Company to Public Limited Company dated May 26, 2023 was issued by the Registrar of
Companies, Ahmedabad. The Corporate Identification Number of your Company is
U45204GJ2012PLC072245.
Initial Public Offer (IPO) and Listing at SME Platform of National Stock Exchange of
India Limited ("NSE Emerge"):
During the year 2023-24, the Company made an Initial Public Offer (IPO) for 6656000
Equity shares of
Rs. 10/- each at an issue price of Rs. 65/- having an issue size of Rs. 4326.40 lakh.
With your valuable support and confidence in the Company and its management, the IPO was
subscribed and the Equity shares of the Company were successfully listed on NSE Emerge on
September 25, 2023.
DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors of your Company had, at their meeting held on May 29, 2024,
recommended a dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share for FY 2023-24. The dividend would be
paid to the eligible shareholders, whose names would appear in the Register of
Members/List of Beneficial Owners on the Record Date fixed for this purpose, i.e., Friday,
September 6, 2024.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the year, the Board of your Company has not appropriated / transferred any
amount to the reserves. The profit earned during the year has been carried to the balance
sheet of the Company as part of the Profit and Loss Account.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
The details of the same are as stated in the section on "State of Company's
Affairs and Operations" and the Company continues to be in the same line of business
as stated in main objects of the existing Memorandum of Association.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE:
During the year under review, the following changes have been taken place in the
Paid-up Share Capital of your Company:
During the year 2023-24, the Company made an Initial Public Offer (IPO) for 66,56,000
Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each at an issue price of Rs. 65/- having an issue size of Rs.
4,326.40 lakh. With your valuable support and confidence in the Company and its
management, the IPO was subscribed and the Equity shares of the Company were successfully
listed on NSE Emerge on September 25, 2023.
At the end of financial year 2023-24, Paid Up Share Capital was Rs. 24,65,60,000
comprised of 2,46,56,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
DEVIATION OR VARIATION FROM PROCEEDS OR UTILISATION OF FUNDS RAISED FROM PUBIC ISSUE:
In the Financial Year 2023-24, your Company got listed on NSE Emerge, and till date of
Board's Report Company has utilized funds in the objects as stated in offer document and
there were no deviations or variations in utilization of funds raised from the public.
TRANSFER OF SHARES AND UNPAID/UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION
FUND:
During the year under 2023-24, the Company was not required to transfer the equity
shares/unclaimed dividend to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) pursuant to
provisions of Section 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMPs):
Board of Directors and KMPs:
The Board of Directors of the Company consists of: a) Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda,
Chairman and Managing Director b) Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda, Whole-time Director c) Mrs.
Dharmistha Maheshkumar Chavda, Executive Director d) Ms. Drashti Laxmikant Solanki,
Non-Executive & Independent Director e) Mr. Darshil Hemendrakumar Shah, Non-Executive
& Independent Director f) Mr. Parth Vithhalbhai Gurjar, Chief Executive Officer g) Mr.
Gopal Balvantbhai Rami, Chief Financial Officer h) Ms. Himani Mayur Upadhyay, Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors possess requisite
qualifications, experience, expertise including the Proficiency and hold high standards of
integrity for the purpose of Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Appointment/ Cessation of Directors/KMPs:
During the year 2023-24, following changes took place in the board composition as
under:
Name of Director / KMP |
Date Event of |
Nature of Event |
Reasons for changes |
Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda |
May 27, 2023 |
Change in Designation |
His Designation was changed to Chairman and Managing Director of the company from
Executive Director of the Company |
Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda |
May 27, 2023 |
Change in Designation |
His Designation was changed to Whole Time Director of the Company from Executive
Director of the Company |
Mr. Darshil Hemendrakumar Shah |
May 27, 2023 |
Appointment |
He has been appointed as an Independent Director of the company |
Ms. Drashti Laxmikant Solanki |
June 01, 2023 |
Appointment |
She has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Company |
Mr. Parth Vithhalbhai Gurjar |
April 23, 2023 |
Appointment |
Appointed as Chief Executive Officer |
Mr. Gopal Balvantbhai Rami |
April 23, 2023 |
Appointment |
Appointed as Chief Financial Officer |
Ms. Himani Mayur Upadhyay |
April 23, 2023 |
Appointment |
Appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
Retired by Rotation:
Pursuant the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereof Mr.
Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda, Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 06387556) and retire by
rotation at the ensuing and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The
Board recommends the re-appointment, as aforesaid.
Declaration by the independent directors:
The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors of the Company
that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed under Sub- section (6) of
Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 in compliance of Rule 6(1) and (3) of Companies
(Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time and
there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as independent
director during the year and they have complied with the code of conduct for Independent
Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013.
Disclosure by directors:
The Directors on the Board have submitted requisite disclosure under Section 184(1) of
the Companies Act, 2013, declaration of non-disqualification under Section 164(2) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Declaration as to compliance with the Code of Conduct of the
Company. Further, a certificate of non-disqualification Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and
Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 issued by M/s B.S. Vyas & Associates Practising
Company Secretary, Ahmedabad is annexed along with the Form MR-3 at "Annexure
C".
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
During the financial year 2023-24, twenty-six Board meetings were held. The intervening
gap between two meetings was not more than 120 days. The details of attendance of each
Director at the Board Meetings during the year are, as under:
Name of Directors |
Designation |
No. of Board (eligible to attend during tenure) |
meeting No. of Board meeting the attended |
Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda |
Chairman and Director |
Managing26 |
26 |
Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda |
Whole-time Director |
26 |
26 |
Mrs. Dharmistha Maheshkumar Chavda |
Executive Director |
26 |
26 |
Ms. Drashti Laxmikant Solanki |
Independent Director |
18 |
18 |
Mr. Darshil Hemendrakumar Shah |
Independent Director |
20 |
20 |
The Company, being listed under SME segment, the provisions relating to Corporate
Governance and number of memberships in committees are not applicable.
None of the Directors of the Company are related to each other as per section 2(77) of
the Companies Act, 2013, except as under: a) Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda, Chairman and
Managing Director: He is father of Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda who is Whole Time Director
in the company. He is spouse of Mrs. Dharmistha Maheshkumar Chavda who is Executive
Director of the Company. b) Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda, Whole Time Director: He is son of
Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda & Mrs. Dharmistha Maheshkumar Chavda who is Chairman and
Managing Director and Executive Director respectively of the Company. c) Mrs. Dharmistha
Maheshkumar Chavda, Executive Director: She is spouse of Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda who
is Chairman and Managing Director of the company and mother of Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda
who is Whole Time Director of the company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The following Statutory Committees have been constituted by the Board of Directors of
the Company:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted the Audit Committee vide resolution passed in the meeting
of Board of Directors held on May 29, 2023 as per the applicable provisions of the Section
177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Rules, 2014 (as amended). The Audit Committee comprises following members.
Sr. No. Name of Members |
Category |
Designation |
1. Mr. Darshil Hemendrakumar Shah |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
2. Ms. Drashti Laxmikant Solanki |
Independent Director |
Member |
3. Mr. Johil Maheshbhai Chavda |
Whole-time Director |
Member |
The Company Secretary of our Company shall act as a Secretary of the Audit Committee.
The Chairman of the Audit Committee shall attend the Annual General Meeting of our Company
to furnish clarifications to the shareholders in any matter relating to financial
statements. The scope and function of the Audit Committee and its terms of reference shall
include the following:
Terms of reference of the Audit Committee is, as under:
The scope of audit committee shall include, but shall not be restricted to, the
following:
1. The recommendation for the appointment, re-appointment and, if required, the
replacement or removal of the Statutory auditor, their remuneration and fixation of terms
of appointment of the Auditors of the Company;
2. Review and monitor the auditors' independence and performance, and effectiveness of
audit process;
3. Examination of financial statement and auditors' report thereon including interim
financial results before submission to the Board of Directors for approval particularly
with respect to;
i. matters required to be included in the director's responsibility statement to be
included in the board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of
the Companies Act, 2013;
ii. changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
iii. major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by
management;
iv. significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit
findings;
v. compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial
statements;
vi. disclosure of any related party transactions; vii. modified opinion(s) in the draft
audit report;
4. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the listed entity with
related parties;
Provided that the Audit Committee may make omnibus approval for related party
transactions proposed to be entered in to by the Company subject to such conditions
provided under the Companies Act, 2013 or any subsequent modification(s) or amendment(s)
thereof; Provided further that in case of transaction, other than transactions referred to
in section 188 of Companies Act 2013 or any subsequent modification(s) or amendment(s)
thereof, and where Audit Committee does not approve the transaction, it shall make its
recommendations to the Board;
Provided also that in case any transaction involving any amount not exceeding one crore
rupees is entered into by a director or officer of the company without obtaining the
approval of the Audit Committee and it is not ratified by the Audit Committee within three
months from the date of the transaction, such transaction shall be voidable at the option
of the Audit Committee;
5. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raised
through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of
funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document / prospectus /
notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilisation of
proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations to the board
to take up steps in this matter;
6. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
7. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involving
merger, demerger, amalgamation etc., on the listed entity and its shareholders.
8. Reviewing and discussing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal
auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of
internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the board;
9. To review the functioning of the Whistle Blower mechanism, in case the same is
existing;
10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, where ever it is necessary;
11. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems and reviewing
with the management, performance of statutory & internal auditors, and adequacy of the
internal control systems;
12. reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure
of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the
department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit and discussion
with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on;
13. discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and
scope of audit as well as postaudit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
14. approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the
statutory auditors;
15. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors,
debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and
creditors;
16. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole-time Finance Director or any other
person heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assessing the
qualifications, experience & background, etc. of the candidate; and
17. Carrying out any other function as assigned by the Board of Directors & other
matters as may be required by any statutory, contractual or other regulatory requirements
to be attended to by such committee from time to time.
Review of Information
1. Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.
2. Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the statutory
auditors;
3. Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses; and
4. The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the Internal Auditor.
Powers of Committee
1. To investigate any activity within its terms of reference;
2. To seek information from any employees;
3. To obtain outside legal or other professional advice; and
4. To secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers
necessary.
Meetings:
During the year 2023-24, three meetings of the Committee were held.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Company has formed the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as per Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions of the Act read with the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 (as amended) vide board resolution dated
May 29, 2023. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises the following members:
Sr. No. Name of Members |
Category |
Designation |
1. Mr. Darshil Hemendrakumar Shah |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
2. Ms. Drashti Laxmikant Solanki |
Independent Director |
Member |
3. Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda |
Managing Director |
Member |
The Company Secretary of our Company shall act as a Secretary to the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. The scope and function of the Committee and its terms of reference
shall include the following:
Terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as under:
1. formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a director and recommend to the board of directors a policy relating to,
the remuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees;
2. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee shall evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and
on the basis of such evaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities
required of an independent director. The person recommended to the Board for appointment
as an independent director shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For
the purpose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may: a. use the services of
an external agencies, if required; b. consider candidates from a wide range of
backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and c. consider the time commitments of the
candidates.
3. formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of independent directors and
the board of directors;
4. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board
5. To ensure that the relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets
appropriate performance benchmarks; and
6. Identifying persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed
in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the Board
of Directors their appointment and removal and shall carry out evaluation of every
directors performance.
7. recommend to the board, all remuneration, in whatever form, payable to senior
management.
8. Such other matters as may be required by any statutory, contractual or other
regulatory requirements to be attended to by such committee from time to time
Meetings:
During the year 2023-24, one meetings of the Committee were held.
Nomination and remuneration Policy:
The Board of Directors of the Company has, on the recommendation of Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy. The said
policy is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.chavdainfra.com/image/pdf/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
Salient features of the policy dealing with nomination and remuneration are as under:
Nomination Criteria
1. The Committee shall identify and ascertain the integrity, qualification, expertise
and experience of the person for appointment as Director and Key Managerial Personnel and
recommend to the Board his/ her appointment,
2. A person should possess adequate qualification, expertise and experience for the
position he / she is considered for appointment. The Committee has discretion to decide
whether qualification, expertise and experience possessed by a person are sufficient /
satisfactory for the concerned position
Remuneration:
1. Responsibilities and Accountability: The roles and responsibilities towards the
organization and the position of the Director and Key Managerial Personnel shall be
formerly evaluated to fix the remuneration,
2. Flexibility: The Remuneration payable shall be flexible to meet both the needs of
individuals and those of the Company while complying with relevant tax and other
legislation,
3. Performance: The Committee shall while determining remuneration ensure that the
performance of the Director and Key Managerial Personnel and their commitment and
efficiency is constructive and beneficial in generating commercial for the Company,
4. Affordability and Sustainability: The remuneration payable is affordable and on a
sustainable basis.
5. Transparency: The process of remuneration management shall be transparent, conducted
in good faith and in accordance with appropriate levels of confidentiality.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Company has formed the Stakeholders Relationship Committee as per Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions of the Act read with the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 (as amended) vide board resolution dated
May 29, 2023.
The constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises the following members:
Sr. No. Name of Members |
Category |
Designation |
1. Ms. Drashti Laxmikant Solanki |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
2. Mrs. Dharmistha Maheshkumar Chavda |
Executive Director |
Member |
3. Mr. Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda |
Managing Director |
Member |
The Company Secretary of our Company shall act as a Secretary to the Stakeholders
Relationship Committee.
Terms of reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is, as under:
The scope and function of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and its terms of
reference shall 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 being 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.
Meetings:
During the year 2023-24, one meetings of the Committee were held.
DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT/UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT:
There were no outstanding shares lying in the demat suspense account/unclaimed suspense
account and therefore, disclosure relating to the same is not applicable.
FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD AND
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS UNDER SECTION 134(3)(p) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
In terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee has carried out the annual evaluation of Individual Directors of the Company;
and the Board of Directors has carried out the annual evaluation of the performance of
performance of the Board and its Committees and Independent Directors. Further,
Independent Directors also reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Director and
Board as a Whole and performance of the Chairman. The evaluation sheet for evaluation of
Board, committees and Directors/Chairman were circulated to the respective meetings of the
Board, Nomination and remuneration Committee and Independent Directors Separate Meeting. A
separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 30th March, 2024 to
consider the performance evaluation in accordance with Schedule IV of the Companies Act,
2013
The performance of the Board is evaluated based on composition of the Board, its
committees, performance of duties and obligations, governance issues etc. The performance
of the committees is evaluated based on adequacy of terms of reference of the Committee,
fulfilment of key responsibilities, frequency and effectiveness of meetings etc. The
performance of individual Directors and Chairman was also carried out in terms of
adherence to code of conduct, participation in board meetings, implementing corporate
governance practices etc.
The Independent Directors are evaluated based on their participation and contribution,
commitment, effective deployment of knowledge and expertise, effective management of
relationship with stakeholders, integrity and maintenance of confidentiality and
independence of behaviour and judgement.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information on conservation of energy technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 8(3) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is attached to this Report as "Annexure
A".
PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in
respect of employees of the Company is attached as "Annexure B" to this
report.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
As on March 31, 2024, the Company did not have any subsidiary, joint venture or
associate.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
During the FY2023-24, the Company has spent Rs. 20.24 lakh towards CSR activities
approved from time to time.
The Report on CSR activities as required under the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014
along with the brief outline of the CSR policy is annexed as "Annexure D"
and forms an integral part of this Report.
AUDITORS:
Statutory Auditors:
M/s. Talati and Talati LLP are the Statutory Auditors of the Company and were appointed
in the Annual General Meeting held on December 12, 2020 to hold office for a period of 5
years till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the
year 2025.
The Notes to the financial statements referred in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any comments under Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013. The report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial
statements of the Company is a part of this Annual Report. There were no qualifications,
reservations, and adverse remark or Disclaimer given by the Statutory Auditors in their
Report.
Reporting of frauds by Auditors:
During the year under review, the Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud
under Section 143(12) of the Act, committed against the Company by its officers or
employees, to the Audit Committee or the Board, the details of which would be required to
be mentioned in the Directors' Report.
INTERNAL AUDITOR:
The Board had appointed M/s. S M Kikani & Associates as Internal Auditors of the
Company for the FY 2023-24 pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act,
2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereof,
the Company has appointed M/s B.S. Vyas & Associates Practising Company Secretary,
Ahmedabad to conduct a Secretarial Audit for the year 2023 - 2024. The Secretarial Audit
Report for the year ended March 31, 2024 is annexed herewith as "Annexure C" to
this Board's Report. The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualifications,
reservations, or adverse remarks or disclaimer.
COST AUDITOR:
M/s. Pankit Shah & Associates, Practicing Cost Accountants, (Firm Registration
Number: 003451), have been appointed by the Board to conduct the audit of the cost records
of the Company's manufacturing division under the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
MATERIAL ORDER PASSED BY REGULATORS/COURTS/TRIBUNALS:
There was no material order passed by Regulators/Courts/Tribunals during the year under
review impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.
DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public within the meaning of Chapter
V of the Companies Act 2013 and rules there under.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Company adheres to the best Corporate Governance practices and always works in the
best interest of its stakeholders. The Company has incorporated the appropriate standards
for corporate governance. Further, the Company is listed on NSE Emerge Platform and as
such pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Regulations 17 to 27 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 2013:
The particulars of loans, guarantees or investments, if any, made during the Financial
Year 2023-24, are disclosed in the notes attached to and forming part of the Financial
Statements of the Company, prepared for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the Financial
Statements relate and the date of this report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and
explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms of
Clause (c) of Sub-Section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, which states:
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 have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of the financial year and
of the profit /loss of the Company for that period;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the Directors have 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.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL:
The Company has in place proper system of internal financial control which is
commensurate with size and nature of business. The Company has an Audit Committee headed
by the Independent Director, inter-alia, to oversee company's financial reporting process,
disclosure of financial information, and reviewing the performance of statutory and
internal auditors with management.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All the Related Party Transactions which were entered into during the Financial Year
2023-24 were at arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. Further,
details of material related party transactions as required to be provided in format of
AOC-2 pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014) of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of this report
as "Annexure E".
ANNUAL RETURN:
As per the requirement of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with rules made there under, as amended from time to time, the Annual
Return in Form MGT-7 is available on the website of the Company in the Annual Return
section at https://www.chavdainfra.com/Financial.php
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
A detailed report on Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) Report is included
in this Report as mentioned from page 4 to 9
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE:
The Company has in place a policy on "Prevention of Sexual Harassment",
through which the Company addresses complaints of sexual harassment at the all workplaces.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal
Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year under review, there were no
incidences/complaint reported under said Act.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND ITS POLICY:
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various
risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified are systematically addressed
through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. These are discussed at the Meetings of
the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM:
The Company has established a whistle blower policy/ Vigil mechanism in compliance with
the provision of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 for the genuine concerns
expressed by the employees and Directors about the unethical behaviour, actual or
suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct. The Company provides
adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their
concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the Chairman of the Audit
Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of employees and the Company. The
Board has approved the policy for vigil mechanism which is available on the website of the
Company at https://www.chavdainfra.com/policy.php
PROCEEDINGS INITIATED/ PENDING AGAINST THE COMPANY UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY
CODE, 2016:
There are no proceedings initiated/pending against the Company under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 which materially impact the Business of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors thank all the esteemed shareholders, customers, suppliers and business
associates for their faith, trust and confidence reposed in the Company and express
appreciation to the Workers, Executive Staff and Team Members at all levels.
Date: August 24, 2024 |
For and on behalf of Board of Directors |
Place: Ahmedabad |
CHAVDA INFRA LIMITED |
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Registered office: |
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304 to 307, 406, 407 B Square I, |
Mahesh Gunvantlal Chavda, |
Johil Maheshbhai Chavda |
Near Neptune House, Iscon-Ambali |
Chairman & |
Whole-time Director |
BRTS Road Ahmedabad- 380058, |
Managing Director |
(DIN: 06387563) |
Gujarat, India |
(DIN: 06387556) |
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