Dear Shareholders,
Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited,
Your directors take pleasure in presenting the Thirty Third (33 rd) Annual Report
together with the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statements of the Company
for the Financial Year ended March 31,2024.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY (CONSOLIDATED AND STANDALONE)
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
|
Year Ended 31-03-2024 |
Year Ended 31-03-2023 |
Year Ended 31-03-2024 |
Year Ended 31-03-2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
89201.11 |
61634.78 |
59440.53 |
25167.89 |
Other Income |
693.02 |
447.31 |
151.88 |
122.55 |
Total Income |
89894.13 |
62082.09 |
59592.41 |
25290.44 |
Operating Expenses |
26888.13 |
36456.47 |
22447.29 |
9551.83 |
Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Depreciation |
63008.00 |
25625.62 |
37145.12 |
15470.06 |
Less: Finance Cost |
373.20 |
1348.37 |
101.92 |
762.52 |
Less: Depreciation |
658.63 |
272.00 |
647.36 |
267.56 |
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax |
61974.16 |
24005.25 |
36395.84 |
14707.54 |
Less: Current Tax |
(15966.80) |
(6180.00) |
(9300.00) |
(2725.00) |
Less: Deferred Tax |
63.36 |
(7609.89) |
(2.32) |
(2781.64) |
Profit/ (Loss) after Tax |
46070.72 |
10215.36 |
27093.52 |
9200.90 |
Share of profit of joint venture and associates (net) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Profit/(loss) for the year |
46070.72 |
10215.36 |
27093.52 |
9200.90 |
Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the period |
46070.72 |
10215.36 |
27093.52 |
9200.90 |
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
Owners of the holding Company |
46070.72 |
10007.71 |
- |
- |
Non-controlling interest |
0.00 |
207.65 |
- |
- |
2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND STATE OF COMPANIES AFFAIRS:
Operating Results:
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March
31, 2024, forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the
Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
During the financial year 2023-2024, revenue from operations on consolidated basis has
increased from Rs. 89201.11 lakhs in previous year to Rs. 61634.78 lakhs. Further, during
the year under review the Company booked other income of Rs. 693.02 Lakhs.
Total Expenditure (excluding interest & financial charges and depreciation) of the
Company has decreased from Rs. 36456.47 lakhs to Rs. 26888.13 lakhs. After providing for
interest and financial charges of Rs. 373.20 lakhs and depreciation of Rs. 658.63 lakhs,
the Profit before Tax stood at Rs. 61974.16 lakhs and Net Profit after Tax at Rs. 46070.72
lakhs.
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, liquid
investments, and the cash flow that the Company generates from its operations.The Company
continued to be debt-free and maintained sufficient cash to meet its strategic and
operational requirements.
Project Updates:
Malabar Exotica
The Company has completed the project before the committed time by using pre-cast
technologies. The Company has commenced giving possession to the unit holders.
Malabar Retreat
During the year under review, the Company had launched Residential Project called
Malabar Retreat situated at Ambedkar University Road, near Nirma University, Off S.G
Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad. The said project comprises of 160 residential units with a
total built up area of 711999.31 sq. ft. [34924.44 sq. mtrs. RERA carpet].
Material changes and commitments:
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year 2023-2024 and the date
of this report.
3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
As permitted under the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act'), the Directors do not propose to
transfer any sum to the General Reserve pertaining to Financial Year 2023-2024.
4. CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, the Company was not required to obtain credit rating.
5. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 09, 2024, inter
alia, approved and recommend payment of Dividend of Rs. 11/- (Rupees Eleven Only) per
Equity Share of Rs. 10/- each (110 %) for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, subject
to approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, if approved by the members at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be paid on or before October 08, 2024, to those
members whose name appear in the Register of Members of the Company or Register of
Beneficial Owners maintained by the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent ('RTA') as on
Record Date i.e Friday, August 30, 2024.
Members holding shares in physical/demat form are hereby informed that the bank
particulars registered with RTA or their respective DP, as the case may be, will be
considered by the Company for payment of dividend.
Members holding shares in physical/demat form are required to submit their bank account
details, if not already registered, as mandated by the SEBI.
In case the Company's dividend banker is unable to process the final dividend to any
Member by electronic mode, due to non-availability of the details of the bank account or
for any other valid reason whatsoever, the Company shall dispatch the dividend
warrants/demand drafts to such members by post.
As per the Income-Tax Act, 1961, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be
taxable in the hands of the shareholders. Accordingly, the Company makes the payment of
the dividend from time to time after deduction of tax at source.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations), the Company has adopted the
Dividend Distribution Policy which is available: https://ganeshhousing.
com/assets/main/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/ Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
6. FUTURE OUTLOOK
The Construction of Two buildings of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) - Million Minds for
creating six million sq. ft of space is in full swing. Further, the Company has planned
projects in SEZ - Million Minds namely Residential (8 phases) and Commercial (6 phases).
Further, the Company is putting up a commercial project at Thaltej in the current
financial year. One township project (5 phases) under a subsidiary company will come up
near Village : Godhavi and Village : Garodiya near Ahmedabad. Plans have been chalked out
to complete all these projects by September, 2034.
7. FIXED DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits during the financial year under
review and, as such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as of the Balance
Sheet date.
8. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Your Company has three (3) Wholly Owned Subsidiaries viz. Madhukamal Infrastructure
Private Limited, Gatil Properties Private Limited and Million Minds Techspace Private
Limited at March 31,2024.
During the year under review, as per the terms of the definitive agreement the Company
has acquired remaining 22% stake of Gatil Properties Private Limited from Monsoon India
Infrastructure Direct II Limited. Due to Acquisition, Gatil Properties Private Limited
became a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. May 24, 2023.
The Company has no associate companies and joint ventures.
During the year, the Board of Directors have reviewed the affairs of the subsidiaries.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of the
subsidiary companies is attached to the financial statement in Form AOC-1. The statement
also provides details of performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries
and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company.
In compliance with Regulation 16( 1 )(c) of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has
formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said policy is available on
the website of the Company at https://ganeshhousing.
com/assets/main/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/ policy-on-material-subsidiaries.pdf
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements, including
the consolidated financial statements and related information of the Company and audited
accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are available on the website of your Company viz.
www.ganeshhousing.com
9. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Appointment/Re-appointment or any changes thereof:
RETIREMENT BY ROTATION AND SUBSEQUENT REAPPOINTMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if
any, of the Act, Mr. Dipakkumar G Patel (DIN: 00004766), Chairman & Whole-time
Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for reappointment. The brief profile of Mr.
Dipakkumar G. Patel is given in the Notice section forming part of this Annual Report
RE-APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO
Based on performance evaluation and recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee the Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 29, 2024, re-appointed Mr.
Shekhar G. Patel as Managing Director & CEO for a period of five (5) years w.e.f. July
01, 2024, subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. As per the
provisions of sub-section (6) of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Shekhar G. Patel, Managing
Director & CEO of the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible has offered
himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment. The brief profile of
Mr. Shekhar G. Patel is given in the Notice section forming part of this Annual Report.
Other:
The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors of the Company
under Section 149(7) of the Act confirming that they meet criteria of Independence as per
relevant provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. At the first meeting of Board
held for financial year 2023-2024, the Board of Directors of the Company has taken on
record the said declarations and confirmation as submitted by the Independent Directors.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise
and experience and are persons of high integrity and repute. They fulfill the conditions
specified in Act as well as the Rules made thereunder and are independent of the
management.
The Company has received confirmation from all the existing Independent Directors of
their registration on the Independent Directors Database maintained by the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs pursuant to Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and
Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
In terms of sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, brief
resumes in respect of the Director who is retiring by rotation and proposed to be
appointed, is provided in the Notice convening the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the
Company.
10. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors state that: -
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31,
2024, the applicable accounting standards had been followed to the extent applicable to
the Company. There are no material departures in the adoption of the applicable Accounting
Standards.
(ii) 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 at the end of the financial year March
31, 2024 and of the Profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) 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;
(iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) The directors have laid down internal financial control to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial control are adequate and were operating
effectively; and
(vi) The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
11. UNCLAIMED AND UNPAID DIVIDENDS AND SHARES TRANSFERRED TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND
I n accordance with the provisions of sections 124 and 125 of the Act read with
Investor Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016 ("IEPF Rules") dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of
seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account shall be transferred
by the company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF").
The details of dividend remitted to IEPF during the financial year 2023-2024 is as
follows:
Financial Year |
Dividend declared on |
Last due date for claiming Dividend |
Due date of transfer of said Amount |
Amount transferred to IEPF |
Date of transfer to IEPF |
2015-2016 |
30/09/2016 |
31/10/2023 |
01/11/2023 |
Rs. 8,08,894/- |
09/11/2023 |
The IEPF Rules mandate companies to transfer all shares in respect of which dividend
has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more in the name of IEPF. The
Members whose dividend and/or shares are transferred to the IEPF Authority can claim their
shares and/or dividend from the IEPF Authority following the procedure prescribed in the
IEPF Rules.
Accordingly, following shares whose dividend has remained unpaid/ unclaimed for a
period of seven (7) consecutive years were transferred to IEPF Authority during the
financial year 2023-2024:
Financial Year to which dividend relates |
No. of Shares transferred |
Due date for transfer of Shares |
Execution date for Corporate Action |
2015-2016 |
6406 |
31/10/2023 |
12/12/2023 |
In accordance with the said IEPF Rules and amendments thereof, the Company will sent
notices to all the proposed Shareholders whose shares will become due for transfer to the
IEPF Authority on October 26, 2024 and simultaneously publish newspaper advertisements.
The Company has appointed a Nodal Officer and 3 (three) Deputy Nodal Officers under the
provisions of IEPF, the details of which are available on the website of the Company
https://ganeshhousing.com/dividend
12. STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given below:
a) The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the
employees of the Company and percentage increase in the remuneration of each Director,
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in the financial year 2023 - 2024:
Name |
Ratio to median Remuneration |
% increase in remuneration in the financial year |
Directors: |
|
|
Mr. Dipakkumar G. Patel |
18.74 |
0.34 |
Mr. Shekhar G. Patel |
18.77 |
(0.10) |
Dr. Tarang M. Desai |
0.05 |
(19.76) |
Dr. Bharat J. Patel |
0.04 |
(44.98) |
Mr. Ashish H. Modi |
0.05 |
(39.96) |
Ms. Aneri D. Patel |
0.02 |
(18.02) |
Ms. Palak Pancholi |
0.03 |
6.06 |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
Mr. Rajendra Shah |
11.95 |
11.37 |
Company Secretary |
|
|
Ms. Jasmin Jani |
1.74 |
17.04 |
b) The percentage increase/ (decrease) in the median remuneration of employees in the
financial year: 14.65%;
c) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company as on March 31,2024: 121;
d) Average percentile increase/(decrease) made in the salaries of employees other than
the managerial personnel in the financial year i.e. 2023-2024 was 8.97% whereas the
increase/ decrease in the managerial remuneration (which includes remuneration of CFO) for
the same financial year was 14.86%.
e) It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration paid is as per the Remuneration Policy
for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.
f) A statement containing top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the
particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this report.
Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to members excluding this annexure. In
terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure is open for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company. Any shareholder who is interested in obtaining a copy of
the same may write to Company Secretary.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo, as prescribed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with
Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure - A annexed hereto
and forms part of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion & Analysis report for the year under review as stipulated
under Regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is annexed as Annexure - B
hereto and forms part of this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Directors adhere to the requirements set out in Regulation 34(3) read with
Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Corporate Governance Report as stipulated in
the SEBI Listing Regulations is annexed as Annexure - C hereto and forms part of this
Report along with Certificate from the Practising Company Secretary, Ahmedabad confirming
compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
In accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, BRSR, covering
disclosures on the Company's performance on Environment, Social and Governance parameters
for Financial Year 2023-2024, is annexed as Annexure - D BRSR includes report and economic
responsibilities of business as framed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
13. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
Statutory Auditor and Audit Report:
M/s. J.M. Parikh & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration
No. 118007W) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the period of five
(5) consecutive years from the conclusion of 31st Annual General Meeting to the conclusion
of 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2027.
The Statutory Auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements
for the financial year 2023-2024.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in Auditors' Report are self-explanatory
and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Secretarial Auditor and Audit Report:
Mr. Anand Lavingia (COP No. 11410), Practicing Company Secretary (Peer Review Number:
640/2019), were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of your Company to conduct a Secretarial
Audit of records and documents of the Company for Financial Year 2023-2024. The
Secretarial Audit Report confirms that the Company has complied with the provisions of the
Act, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines and that there were no deviations or
non-compliances. The Secretarial Audit Report is provided in Annexure - E to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or
adverse remarks or disclaimers.
As per the requirements of Listing Regulations, Practicing Company Secretaries of the
material unlisted subsidiaries of the Company have undertaken secretarial audits of
subsidiaries for Financial Year 2023-2024. The Secretarial Audit Reports of such
subsidiaries confirms that they have complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules,
Regulations and Guidelines and that there were no deviations or non-compliances.
The Secretarial Audit Reports of the unlisted material subsidiaries viz. Madhukamal
Infrastructure Private Limited and Gatil Properties Private Limited have been annexed to
this Report.
Cost Auditor and Cost Records:
The Board had appointed M/s J. B. Mistri & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm
Registration Number 101067), as Cost Auditor for conducting the audit of cost records of
the Company for the Financial Year ended 20232024.
M/s J. B. Mistri & Co. have confirmed that their appointment is within the limits
of Section 141(3)(g) of the Act and have also certified that they are not disqualified
under Section 141(3) and proviso to Section 148(3) read with Section 141(4) of the Act.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors as
recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, has to be ratified by the
Members of the Company. Accordingly, ratification by the Members will be sought for the
remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2025 by
passing an Ordinary Resolution.
As per Section 148 of the Act, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,
2014, your Company is required to maintain cost records and accordingly, such accounts and
records are maintained.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2022-2023 does not contain any
qualification, reservation, or adverse remark. The Cost Audit Report for the financial
year 2023-2024 will be submitted within the prescribed timelines.
Reporting of Frauds by Auditors:
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (ca) of the Act, the Statutory Auditor, Cost Auditor and
Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company
during the year under review by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee or Board
under section 143(12) of the Act, details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
14. COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company has the following Committees of the Board:
1. Audit Committee;
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee;
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
5. Risk Management Committee
The composition of each of the above Committees, their respective role and
responsibility is as detailed in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy framed by the Company as per the provisions of
section 178(4) of the Act, is available on the website of the Company
(https://ganeshhousing.com/assets/main/pdf/corporate-
governance/policies/nomination-and-remuneration-policy. pdf).
15. ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with the provisions enshrined in the Act, annual return in the prescribed
format is available at web- link viz. https://ganeshhousing.com/financial-information
pursuant to the provisions of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Act.
16. MEETINGS OF BOARD
During the financial year 2023-2024, the Board of Directors met for Seven (7) times
viz. May 09, 2023, July 18, 2023, September 22, 2023, October 19, 2023, December 04, 2023,
January 17, 2024 and March 01,2024. During the said financial year, the maximum interval
between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed by the Act.
17. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED IN SECTION
188(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company
has formulated a policy on Related Party Transactions. The policy can be accessed on the
Company's website at https://ganeshhousing.com/
assets/main/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/policy-on- related-party-transaction.pdf
During the year under review, all transactions entered into with related parties were
approved by the Audit Committee. Certain transactions, which were repetitive in nature,
were approved through omnibus route. As per the Listing Regulations, if any related party
transaction exceeds Rs. 1000 crore or 10% of the annual consolidated turnover as per the
last audited financial statement whichever is lower, would be considered as material and
require member's approval. In this regard, during the year under review, the Company had
taken necessary members approval. However, there were no material transactions of the
Company with any of its related parties as per the Act. Therefore, the disclosure of
Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is
not applicable to the Company for Financial Year 2023-2024 and, hence, the same is not
required to be provided.
Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company in terms of Ind AS -
24 have been disclosed in the notes to the standalone/consolidated financial statements
forming part of this Annual Report.
18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND GUARANTEES UNDER SECTION 186 OF COMPANIES
ACT, 2013
Disclosure on details of loans, guarantees and investments pursuant to the provisions
of Section 186 of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the financial
statements.
19. RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formed Risk
Management Committee comprising of following members:
Sr. No. |
Name of Director |
Category / Designation |
Position |
1. |
Mr. Dipakkumar G. Patel |
Chairman & Whole-time Director |
Chairman |
2. |
Mr. Shekhar G. Patel |
Managing Director & CEO |
Member |
3. |
Dr. Tarang M. Desai |
Independent Director |
Member |
4. |
Mr. Ashish H. Modi |
Independent Director |
Member |
The Risk Management Committee has formulated and recommended to the Board, a Risk
management Policy to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the
company, which has been approved by the Board. The Policy may be accessed on the Company's
website at the link:
https://ganeshhousing.com/assets/main/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Risk-Management-
Policy.pdf
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Act, the Company has formed Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) comprising of following members:
Sr. No. |
Name of Director |
Category / Designation |
Position |
1. |
Mr. Dipakkumar G. Patel |
Chairman & Whole-time Director |
Chairman |
2. |
Mr. Shekhar G. Patel |
Managing Director & CEO |
Member |
3. |
Dr. Tarang M. Desai |
Independent Director |
Member |
The CSR Committee has formulated and recommended to the Board, a Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) indicating the activities to be undertaken by the
Company as specified under Schedule VII of the Act, which has been approved by the Board.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link:
https://ganeshhousing.com/assets/main/pdf/corporate-
governance/policies/corporate-social-responsibility-policy.pdf
The annual report on CSR showing initiatives undertaken by the Company during the year
under review containing particulars as specified under Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is as per Annexure - F to the Report.
21. ANNUAL EVALUATION MADE BY THE BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF ITS
COMMITTEE AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Company conducted Board Evaluation as part of its
efforts to evaluate, identify, improve and thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the
Board of Directors (Board), its Committees and individual directors. This was in line with
the requirements mentioned in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Company has also devised a policy for performance evaluation of the Board,
Committees and other individual directors (including Independent Directors) which includes
criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings,
attendance of directors, active participation at various meetings, compliances of various
laws/codes and policies, etc.
The Board of Directors of the Company has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, board committees and individual directors. The performance of the Board was
evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of the
criteria such as the board composition, its structure, effectiveness of board processes,
information flow and functioning, etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated by
the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of the criteria
such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
Further, the Board reviewed the performance of the individual directors on the basis of
the criteria such as regular attendance in meeting, the contribution of the individual
director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues/ matters to
be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In
addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors held on March 07, 2023, performance of
non-independent directors, performance of the Board as a whole and performance of the
Chairman was evaluated.
22. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
During the year under review, there were no significant or material orders passed by
the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's
operations in future.
23. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
With reference to financial statements, the Company has put in place adequate financial
controls in form of policies and procedures 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.
24. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprises of total Four (4) members out of which three are
Independent and Non-executive Directors viz. Mr. Ashish H. Modi (Chairman), Dr. Bharat J.
Patel (Member) & Dr. Tarang M. Desai (Member) and fourth member is Managing Director
& CEO viz. Mr. Shekhar G. Patel. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee
were accepted by the Board during the year under review.
25. VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations your Board has adopted the
whistle blower mechanism for directors and employees to report concern about unethical
behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of Company's Code of Conduct and
Ethics. The updated whistle blower policy is available on the website of the Company. The
web link of the same viz. https://ganeshhousing.com/
assets/main/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/vigil- mechanism.pdf
26. DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 22 OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a
policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line
with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder for prevention and
redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has setup an
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for redressal of Complaints.
During the financial year 2023-2024, the Company has received Nil complaints on sexual
harassment, out of which Nil complaints have been disposed of and Nil complaints remained
pending as of March 31,2024.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the
Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings', respectively, have been duly complied by your
Company.
28. 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:
During the year, there were no applications made or any proceedings pending against the
Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year.
29. 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 financial year under review, there were no instances of one-time settlement
with any Bank or Financial Institution.
30. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors thank Company's employees, customers, vendors and investors for their
unstinted support. Further, your Directors also express a deep sense of gratitude for
guidance, assistance and cooperation received from Central Government, State Government
and concerned Government department and agencies and various bankers viz. Tamilnad
Mercantile Bank Limited, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
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For & on behalf of Board of Directors |
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Dipakkumar G. Patel |
Date : June 29, 2024 |
Chairman |
Place : Ahmedabad |
(DIN: 00004766) |