TO THE MEMBERS,
DEVINSU TRADING LIMITED
Your Directors have pleasure in submitting their 40th Annual Report of the
Company together with the Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31st
March 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance for the year under review along with previous
year's figures are given hereunder:
(Audited) (Amount in Lacs )
Particulars |
Financial Year |
Financial Year |
|
ended 31.03.2025 |
ended 31.03.2024 |
Total Revenue |
188.90 |
81.88 |
Profit before Interest, Tax & Depreciation |
160.65 |
54.09 |
Less: Depreciation |
- |
- |
Profit/(Loss) before Tax |
160.65 |
54.09 |
Less : |
|
|
Tax Expense |
|
|
Current Tax |
16.24 |
|
Deferred Tax |
26.07 |
8.45 |
Net Profit/ (Loss) |
118.43 |
45.64 |
2. REVIEW OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
The total revenue of the financial year 2024-25 is Rs. 188.90 lakhs as against the
total revenue of Rs. 81.88 lakhs for the previous financial year 2023-24 . During the
year, the Company earned a profit after tax of Rs. 118.43 lakhs against the profit after
tax of Rs. 45.64 lakhs for the previous year.
3. RESULT OF OPERATIONS AND THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
The Company is presently engaged in activities of investment in shares and securities
and renting of immovable properties.
4. THE CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year.
5. DIVIDEND
In order to conserve resources for the development of business of the Company, no
Dividend is being proposed for the current financial year.
6. CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year under review, there has been no any change in the paid Capital of the
Company. The paid-up capital of the Company stood at 5,00,000 equity Shares of Rs. 10/-
each.
7. TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
During the year under review, your directors have not transferred any amount to general
reserves except the profit for the financial year 2024-25.
8. TRANSFER AMOUNT TO INVESTOR EDUCATION & PROTECTION FUND
As per the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, deposits / dividend
remaining unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date they become due for payment
have to be transferred to Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) established by
the Central Government. During the year under review, there has been no any unclaimed
deposit/dividend remaining to transfer.
9. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the Financial Year 2024-25, your Company has not accepted any deposit within the
meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended up to date.
10. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL WHO WERE APPOINTED OR HAVE
RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR.
Your Company is managed and controlled by a Board comprising an optimum blend of
Executives and Non-Executive Professional Directors. Ms. Deepa Bhavsar (DIN: 07167937),
Director, retires at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers herself for
reappointment. Mr. Ajay Jain (DIN: 00685236) and Ms. Disha Jain (DIN: 07716625) have given
the declaration to the Board that he meet the criteria of the Independence as provided in
section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. In the opinion of the board, he fulfil the
conditions as specified in the Act, and Rules made thereunder for appointment as an
Independent Director. All the Directors possess the requisite qualifications and
experience in general corporate Management, finance, banking and other allied fields which
enable them to contribute effectively to the Company in their capacity as Directors of the
Company.
The Composition of the Board of Directors as on March 31, 2025 as follows:
Name |
Category |
Designation |
Date of appointme nt |
Directorship in other Listed Companies |
Chairmanship of Committees of Board of other Companies |
Members hip of Committe es of Boards of other compani es |
Mr. Rajan Arvind Sawant |
Executive and Non Independent Director |
Whole Time Director |
16th September, 2019 |
- |
- |
- |
Ms. Deepa Rupesh Bhavsar |
Non Executive and Non Independent Director |
Non Executive Director |
27th May, 2015 |
3 |
- |
3 |
Mr. Ajay Jain |
Non Executive and Independent Director |
Independent Director |
12th August 2023 |
1 |
2 |
- |
Ms. Disha Jain |
Non Executive and Independent Director |
Independent Director |
8th November 2023 |
- |
- |
- |
11. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL(S) (KMP)
Pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, In addition to Whole Time Director,
the Company has employed the Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of the Company
as Key Managerial Personnel.
Following were the KMP during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025
Name and Designation |
Date of change |
Mr. Rajan Arvind Sawant Whole Time Director |
- |
Ms. Ritu Pareek Company Secretary and Compliance officer |
- |
Mr. Nitin Parab Chief Financial officer |
- |
*Mr. Nitin Parab resigned as Chief Financial Officer w.e.f. May 1, 2025.
**Mr. Vinayak Pawar is proposed to be appointed as Chief Financial Officer in the Board
Meeting to be held on July 09, 2025
12. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Following are the Committees of the Board of Directors during the year ended 31st
March, 2025:
Audit Committee
Nomination & Remuneration Committee Stakeholder Relationship Committee
13. A STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE
AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR APPOINTED DURING
THE YEAR.
During the year under review Company had appointed Mr. Ajay Jain (DIN 00685236) and Ms.
Disha Jain (DIN: 07716625 )as an Independent Director w.e.f. 12th August 2023
and 8th November 2023 respectively.
14. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the
Board hereby submits its responsibility Statement:
(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; and (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. Internal financial control means the policies and procedures
adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business
including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention
and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information. (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.
15. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as stipulated under Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2018 (SEBI LODR Regulations) is given separately forming part of this Annual
Report.
16. REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Since the paid up capital of the Company is less than Rs. 10.00 Crore and Net Worth of
the Company is less than Rs. 25.00 Cr, the Provisions of Corporate Governance are not
applicable on the Company in terms of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligation and Disclosure requirement) Regulations, 2015.
17. Shifting of Registered Office
During the financial year under review, the Registered Office of the Company was
shifted from 82, Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 to
603, 6th Floor, Plot 207, Embassy Centre, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai
400021 within local limits with effect from 06/11/2024, pursuant to the approval of
the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 06/11/2024 and in compliance with the
applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.
The change of address has been duly intimated to the Registrar of Companies and all
necessary statutory filings have been completed.
After the closing of Financial Year, the Registered Office of the Company was again
shifted from 603, 6th Floor, Plot 207, Embassy Centre, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman
Point, Mumbai 400021 to 102, Floor - 10, Plot - 220, Maker Chamber VI,
Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 within local limits. with
effect from 29/05/2025, pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors at their
meeting held on 29/05/2025 and in compliance with the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.
The change of address has been duly intimated to the Registrar of Companies and all
necessary statutory filings have been completed.
18. AUDITORS
(i) Statutory Auditors
M/s. SVP & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Registration no. 003838N),
Mumbai were appointed as an Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of 5 years, from
the conclusion of 36th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 6th
Annual General Meeting thereafter.
(ii) Secretarial Auditor & the Secretarial Audit Report
Mr. Harshad Pusalkar, Proprietor of M/s Pusalkar & Co., Practicing Company
Secretary (Firm Unique Code S2020MH771800) was appointed as Secretarial Auditor by the
Board of Directors for the financial year 2024-25 and his report is attached separately to
this report.
19. INTERNAL AUDIT
In accordance with provisions of section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules
framed thereunder, your Company has appointed M/s. N T B and Co., Chartered Accountants as
an Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial years 2024-25 and takes their
suggestions and recommendations to improve and strengthen the Internal Control Systems.
20. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE
REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors or Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any
frauds to the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013, including rules made thereunder.
21. COMPLAINCE WITH SECRETRIAL STANDARDS
The Board of Directors affirms that the Company has complied with the applicable
Secretarial Standard issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) {SS 1
and SS2} respectively relating to meetings of Board and Committees which have mandatory
applications.
22. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate
on the date of this report.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
AND OUTGO
The disclosures required to be made under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of
conservation of energy, technology absorption is not applicable to the Company as the
Company is not involved in any manufacturing processing.
The Company mainly engaged in the renting and investment activities. Foreign exchange
earnings and outgo of the Company are Nil during the financial year 2022-23.
24. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility
initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable on your Company.
25. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of
the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not
applicable.
26. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
Disclosure in Form AOC-2 is furnished as an annexure to this report with respect to
contract or arrangements made with related parties as defined under Section 188 of the
Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
27. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR
DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS IN THEIR REPORTS
There were no qualification, reservation or adverse remarks made by the either by the
Auditors.
28. COMPANY'S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION
AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company has formulated a policy known as Nomination and Remuneration Policy to
govern the appointment and payment of remuneration to directors and KMPs. The said policy
is available on website www.devinsutrading.com
29. ANNUAL RETURN
Annual Return referred to in sub-section (3) of section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013
(the Act) can be viewed on the Company's website www.devinsutrading.com.
30. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
The Company held 6 (Six) Board meetings during the financial year under review on
following dates.
31. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company during the
financial year 2024-25.
32. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they
fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so
as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has developed and
implement the Risk Management Policy for the Company including identification therein of
elements of risk, if any, which is in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence
of the Company.These are discussed at the meeting of the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors of the Company. At present, the Company has not identified any element of risk
which may threaten the existence of the Company.
34. DISCLOSURE OF COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING VIGIL MECHANISM The Company
has established a vigil mechanism and overseas through the Audit committee, the genuine
concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also provided
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 for reporting issues concerning the interests of co employees and the Company.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the company viz.,
www.devinsutrading.com.
35. Transfer of Promoter Shares:
In compliance with Regulation 10(5) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and
Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, the acquisition of shares of Devinsu Trading Limited through
inter-se transfer among the existing promoters and the Acquirer Company. The proposed
transfer is exclusively among the existing promoters and the Acquirer Company, wherein the
promoters of the Target Company collectively hold more than 50% of the equity shares.
This acquisition is being undertaken pursuant to an inter-se transfer of shares among
qualifying persons as specified under Regulation 10(1)(a)(iii) of the SEBI (SAST)
Regulations, 2011.
The inter-se transfer does not result in any change in the overall promoter
shareholding of the Company and is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the
SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011.
The details of the acquisition through inter-se transfer under Regulation 10(5) is as
below:
Sl. No. 1 Name of Promoter [Promoter Name] |
Shareholding at the beginning of the year [No. of shares]
([%]) |
Date [Date] |
Transferor/Transferee [No. of shares] |
Shareholding at the end of the year [No. of shares] ([%]) |
Mrs. Laxmi |
30,493 (6.10%) |
|
Transferor |
|
1 Jain |
|
19/06/2025 |
|
- |
Mrs. Sushma |
30,500 (6.10%) |
19/06/2025 |
Transferor |
|
2 Jain |
|
|
|
- |
Mr. Ankit |
30,500 (6.10%) |
19/06/2025 |
Transferor |
|
3 Jain |
|
|
|
- |
Sunshine |
- |
19/06/2025 |
|
|
Fibre Private |
|
|
|
|
4 Limited |
|
|
Transferee |
91493 (18.30%) |
36. SHARES
a. BUY BACK OF SECURITIES
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review. c.
SWEAT EQUITY
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review. d.
BONUS SHARES
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review. e. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION
PLAN
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
37. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has a formal system of internal control testing which examines both the
design effectiveness and operational effectiveness to ensure reliability of financial and
operational information and all statutory / regulatory compliances. The Company has a
strong monitoring and reporting process resulting in financial discipline and
accountability.
38. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant and material orders have been passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals, impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.
39. HUMAN RESOURCES
There are no employees as on date on the rolls of the Company who are in receipt of
Remuneration which requires disclosures under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975. During the year under review,
relationship with the employees is cordial.
40. DISCLOSURE UNDER 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 individual working in the premises of the Company. Your Company always endeavors to
create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
including sexual harassment. In view of the same, your Company has adopted a policy on
prevention, prohibition and redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in line with the
requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under for prevention and redressal of
complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. During the year under review, your Company
has not received any complaint from any of its employee, hence, no complaint is
outstanding for redressal.
41. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has formulated Evaluation
Policy during the year, which was approved by the Board of Directors. The Policy provides
for evaluation of the Board, the Committee of the Board and individual Directors,
including the Chairman of the Board. The policy provides that evaluation of the
performance of the Board as a whole, Board Committees and Directors shall be carried out
on an annual basis.
42. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAM
The company regularly communicates with all Independent Directors to provide detailed
understanding of the activities of the company including specific projects either at the
meeting of the Board of Directors or otherwise. The induction process is designed to build
an their role on the Board effectively. Independent Directors are also taken through
various business situations, nature of the industry, business model etc. by way of
presentations and discussions. The details of directors' induction and familiarization are
available on the company's website at www.devinsutrading.com.
43. DISCLOSURES BY DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors have submitted notice of interest in Form MBP 1 under Section
184(1) as well as intimation by directors in Form DIR 8 under Section 164(2) and
declarations as to compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Company.
44. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates,
consultants, and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to
your Companies activities during the year under review. Your Directors also acknowledges
gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
|
Sd/- |
Sd/- |
|
Rajan Arvind Sawant |
Deepa Rupesh Bhavsar |
|
Whole Time Director |
Director |
|
DIN: 08562840 |
DIN:07167937 |
Date : Mumbai |
|
|
Place: 9th July 2025 |
|
|
Particulars under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
A. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH RESPECT TO CONSERVATION OF ENERGY |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Electricity |
|
|
Units Consumed |
- |
- |
Total amount |
- |
- |
Rate/Unit |
- |
- |
Own generation |
|
|
Through Diesel Generator |
|
|
Unit per Liter of Diesel Oil |
- |
- |
Rate per Unit |
- |
- |
Consumption per unit of Production |
|
|
Per tone of Production |
- |
- |
B. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION |
|
|
Technology Absorption |
- |
- |
C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO |
|
|
i. Foreign Exchange Earnings |
-- |
|
ii. Foreign Exchange Outgo |
-- |
|