Dear Members,
Your Directors take great pleasure in presenting the 28th
Annual Report of INDO THAI SECURITIES LIMITED (the "Company") along with the
Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2022.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Your Company has been offering services to corporate clients, high net
worth individuals and retail investors since its inception. The Company is rendering
broking and clearing services in the Capital & Derivatives Segments being a Member of
National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE"), BSE Limited, Metropolitan
Stock Exchange of India Limited ("MSEI"), Multi Commodity Exchange of India
Limited ("MCX") and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited
("NCDEX") and Depository Participant of Central Depository Services (India)
Limited ("CDSL"). Considering our diversified base of customers and highly
talented workforce, we are emerging as a growing Company in the field of Securities
Market. Indo Thai Securities Limited is the flagship Company of 'Indo Thai' group, which
has its Registered Office at Indore.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended
31st March, 2022 is summarized below:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particulars |
(Figures as per
IND AS) |
|
2021-22 |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
2020-21 |
a. Total Revenue from Operations |
1985.16 |
2188.19 |
1975.50 |
2190.16 |
b. Other Income |
10.05 |
75.28 |
43.61 |
115.28 |
c. Total Income |
1995.20 |
2263.47 |
2019.11 |
2305.44 |
d. Total Expenditure |
803.47 |
625.56 |
903.63 |
687.38 |
e. Profit/(Loss) before exceptional items
& tax |
1191.73 |
1637.91 |
1115.48 |
1618.06 |
f. Exceptional Items |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
g. Profit/(Loss) before tax |
1191.73 |
1637.91 |
1115.48 |
1618.06 |
h. Provision for Income Tax |
|
|
|
|
Current Tax |
194.64 |
-1.12 |
194.65 |
-0.82 |
Deferred Tax |
-43.22 |
389.57 |
-46.99 |
383.60 |
i. Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing
operations |
1040.31 |
1249.45 |
967.82 |
1235.28 |
j. One time impact on Tax Expenses (current
& deferred) due to change in tax rate |
- |
218.95 |
- |
218.95 |
k. Profit /(Loss) for the period |
1040.31 |
1030.50 |
967.82 |
1016.33 |
l. Other Comprehensive Income (Net of tax) |
-0.28 |
13.90 |
-0.28 |
13.90 |
m. Total comprehensive Income |
1040.03 |
1044.39 |
967.54 |
1030.22 |
n. Paid up Equity Share Capital |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
o. Earnings Per Share |
10.40 |
10.30 |
9.67 |
10.18 |
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
Standalone Performance
The total revenue (including sale of shares) was registered at Rs.
1995.20 Lakhs as against Rs. 2263.47 Lakhs in previous year. The Profit for the year was
Rs. 1191.73 Lakhs and profit after Tax was Rs. 1040.31 Lakhs. The Earning per Share
("EPS") was at Rs. 10.40 for the financial year 2021-22.
Consolidated Performance
During the financial year under review, on a consolidated basis, the
total revenue (including sale of shares) was Rs. 2019.11 Lakhs as against Rs. 2305.44
Lakhs in the previous year. The profit for the year was Rs. 1115.48 Lakhs and that after
Tax was Rs. 967.82 Lakhs. The Earning per Share was at Rs. 9.67 for the financial year
2021-22.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
The Company is of the view that there is no space for stagnancy in this
fast-growing economy. Moreover, the Company deals in securities market, being one of the
most fluctuating yet lucrative business sector. Indo Thai Securities Limited has always
believed that for the purpose of growth, diversification and expansion are must.
The Company is further exploring various fields to maintain and to
escalate itself in the securities market.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on 18th May, 2022 has
recommended a final dividend @10% i.e.Re.1/-per Equity Share of face value of Rs.10/- each
for the financial year 2021-22, aggregating to Rs. 1 Crore. The dividend payout is subject
to approval of Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the
Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to General
Reserve.
SUBSIDIARY/IES AND ASSOCIATE/S
Indo Thai Realties Limited
Incorporated on 1st March, 2013 as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company of
Indo Thai Securities Limited, Indo Thai Realties Limited has paid - up share capital of
Rs. 7,97,87,000/- (Rupees Seven Crores Ninety-Seven Lakhs Eighty-Seven Thousand only). Mr.
Parasmal Doshi, Mr. Om Prakash Gauba, Mr. Mayur Rajendrabhai Parikh and Mr. Dhanpal Doshi
are holding office as Directors of the Company and Ms. Bhumika Saxena has resigned from
her services as Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f 03 rd April, 2022.
Indo Thai Globe Fin (IFSC) Limited
Incorporated on 20th February, 2017 Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Company of Indo Thai Securities Limited, Indo Thai Globe Fin (IFSC) Limited has a paid -
up share capital of Rs. 1,25,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Twenty-Five Lakhs only). Mr.
Dhanpal Doshi, Mr. Sarthak Doshi, Mr. Rajendra Bandi and Mr. Sunil Kumar Soni are holding
office as the Directors of the Company.
Femto Green Hydrogen Limited
Incorporated on 23rd December, 2021 Subsidiary Company of Indo Thai
Securities Limited, Femto Green Hydrogen Limited has a paid - up share capital of Rs.
54,50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Four Lakhs and Fifty Thousand only). Mr. Dhanpal Doshi, Mr.
Parasmal Doshi, Mr. Nandan Vinayakrao Kundetkar and Mrs. Shobha SantoshChoudhary are
holding office as the Directors of the Company.
Indo Thai Commodities Private Limited
An Associate Company of Indo Thai Securities Limited, being
incorporated on 21st November, 2003 having paid - up share capital of Rs. 1,85,80,000/-
(Rupees One Crore Eighty-Five Lakhs Eighty Thousand only). Indo Thai Securities Limited
has 40.05% Equity Shareholding in such Associate Company by investing Rs. 42,52,000/-
(Rupees Forty-Two Lakhs Fifty-Two Thousand only). Mr. Parasmal Doshi, Mr. Dhanpal Doshi
and Mr. Sarthak Doshi are holding office as the Directors of the Company.
During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of the
subsidiaries. The Consolidated Financial Statements with subsidiaries were prepared as per
provisions of Section 129(3) and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies
Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder and in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard (Ind
AS) 110 as issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, which have been
furnished under Note No. 41 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and forms part of
this Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited
financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related
information of the Company and Audited Financial Statements of each of its subsidiaries
together with the related information, are available on the website of your Company.
The financial performance of Subsidiary Companies & Associate
Company as included in the consolidated financial statements of your Company and is also
set out in the prescribed format 'Form No. AOC-1' is appended as "Annexure-A" to
this Board's Report.
In compliance with the provisions of Sections 149 and 152 read with
Schedule IV and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any
statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force) and
Regulation 17(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Mr. Om Prakash Gauba, Mr. Sunil Kumar Soni,
and Mrs. Shobha Santosh Choudhary were appointed as the Non-Executive Independent
Directors at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on 28th
September, 2019 to hold office for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years from 20th
September, 2019 to 19th September, 2024. 9 q
Pursuant to clause (iiia) of Rule 8(5) of Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, the Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors appointed in the 25th
AGM conform to the required integrity, experience and expertise standards. In accordance
with the Rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment
Rules, 2019, Mr. Om Prakash Gauba, Mr. Sunil Kumar Soni and Mrs. Shobha Santosh Choudhary
are exempted from appearing for the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by
the Institute under Section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Further Mr. Dhanpal Doshi (Managing Director cum CEO),Mr. Parasmal
Doshi (Whole-Time Director - Finance)and Mr. Rajendra Bandi (Whole Time Director) were
re-appointed at the 26th AGM held on 30th September, 2020, to hold
office for a term of 3 (Three) consecutive years out of which Mr. Parasmal Doshi and Mr.
Rajendra Bandi are liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Deepak Sharma was appointed as Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
provisions of Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder w.e.f. 9th
May, 2014 as defined under Section 2(19) of Companies Act, 2013 and falls under definition
of "Key Managerial Personnel" of the Company pursuant to Section 2(51) of
Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013 and rules
made thereunder and in adherence to Regulation 6(1) of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Mr. Sanjay
Kushwah was appointed as the Company Secretary cum Compliance Officer of the Company in
the Board Meeting held on Monday, 23rd July, 2018.
CHANGES IN DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
There have been no changes in Board of Directors and Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company during the year under review.
RETIREMENT BY ROTATION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and in terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Rajendra Bandi (Whole
Time Director) (DIN: 00051441) is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible, seeks
re-appointment at the ensuing AGM. Mr. Rajendra Bandi is not disqualified under Section
164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Board of Directors recommends his re-appointment in the
best interest of the Company.
The Notice convening forthcoming AGM includes the proposal for
re-appointment of aforesaid Director. A brief resume of the Director proposed to be
re-appointed, nature of his experience in specific functions and area and number of listed
companies in which he holds Membership/Chairmanship of Board and Committees, shareholdings
and inter-se relationships with other Directors as stipulated under Regulation 36(3) of
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) are
provided in the 'Annexure to the Notice of AGM' forming part of the Annual Report.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Independent Directors are familiarized with their roles, rights and
responsibilities in the Company as well as with the nature of industry and business. The
details of Familiarization Programme arranged for Independent Directors have been
disclosed on the website of the Company and are available at the following link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Details-of-Familiarization-Programmes
2021-22.pdf
DECLARATION BY THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent
Director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria
of the independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 along with
Regulation 16(1)(b) and Regulation 25 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has also placed the Code of Conduct for Independent
Directors. This Code is a guide to professional conduct for Independent Directors.
Adherence to these standards by Independent Directors and fulfillment of their
responsibilities in a professional and faithful manner will promote confidence of the
investment community, particularly minority shareholders, regulators and Companies in the
institution of Independent Directors.
ANNUAL EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its
Committees, and of individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the corporate governance requirements as prescribed by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of
criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes,
information and functioning, etc. as provided by the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation
issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on 05th January, 2017.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after
seeking inputs from the Committee Members on the basis of criteria such as the composition
of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings etc.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of
individual Directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual
Director to the Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be
discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors held on 08th
March, 2022, performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was
evaluated.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of knowledge and belief and according to the information
and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms
of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 that :
- in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2022, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there are no
material departures from the same;
- 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 on 31st
March, 2022 and of the profits of the Company for the year ended on that date;
- 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;
- the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
- the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and
operating effectively; and
- 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.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
6 (Six) meetings of the Board were held on the following dates during
the financial year 2021-22:
i. Monday, 05thApril, 2021;
ii. Wednesday, 30thJune, 2021;
iii. Friday, 13thAugust, 2021;
iv. Friday, 12th November, 2021;
v. Saturday, 27th November, 2021;
vi. Friday, 11th February, 2022.
Details of such meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this report.
In regards to the above stated circulars the maximum interval between
two meetings is not more than 120 days.
AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITOR AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013,
M/s SPAR K & Associates Chartered Accountants LLP, Indore (Firm Registration No.
005313C/C400311) were appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company at 27th AGM held
on 29th September, 2021 till the conclusion of 32nd AGM. <
The Report given by the Auditor on the financial statement of the
Company is part of this Annual Report. The Audit Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR & SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and rules made thereunder, the Board has appointed M/s Kaushal Ameta & Co., Company
Secretaries, Indore(holding Certificate of Practice bearing No. 9103), to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2022 is annexed herewith marked as "Annexure-B" in 'Form No. MR-3' and
forms an integral part of this Report. No qualifications, reservations and adverse remarks
were contained in the Secretarial Audit Report.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Company has received the Secretarial Audit Report from its material subsidiary i.e. Indo
Thai Realties Limited for the financial year ended 31st March, 2022. No
qualifications, reservations and adverse remarks were contained in the Secretarial Audit
Report of the material subsidiary
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY THE AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditor and Secretarial
Auditor have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers
or Employees to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013,
details of which needs to be mentioned in the Board's Report.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling
within the purview of Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and therefore, there was no principal or
interest outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
CODE OF CONDUCT
In compliance with Regulation 26(3) of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and
the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has framed and adopted a Code of
Conduct (the "Code"). The Code is applicable to the Members
of the Board, the Senior Management, Officers and Employees of the Company. The Code is
available on the following link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Code-of-Conduct-For-Directors-Senior-Management-Officers-
And-Employees-2.pdf
All the Members of the Board, the Senior Management, Officers and
Employees have affirmed compliance to the Code as on 31st March, 2022.
Declaration to this effect, signed by Managing Director cum CEO, forms part of the Annual
Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year
2021-22, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in
a separate section forming part of this Annual Report, and gives detail of overall
industry structure, developments performance and state of affairs of the Company's
operations during the year. 4
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Your Company has put in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to the financial statements, some of which are outlined below:
Your Company has adopted accounting policies which are in line with the
Accounting Standards prescribed in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, that
continue to apply under Section 133 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended
from time to time.
Your Company has always believed that a system of strict internal
control, including suitable monitoring procedures and transparency, is an important factor
in the success and growth of any organization. It also ensures that financial and other
records are reliable for preparing financial statements.
Internal Audit Reports and significant audit observations are brought
to the attention of the Audit Committee of the Company. The internal controls existing in
the Company are considered to be adequate vis-a-vis the business requirements.
Your Company ensures adequacy, commensurate with its current size and
business, to ensure operational efficiency, protection and conservation of resources,
accuracy and promptness in financial reporting and compliance of laws and regulations. It
is supported by the internal audit process and will be enlarged to be adequate with the
growth in the business activity.
For more details on internal financial control system and their
adequacy kindly refer Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
Internal Audit for the financial year 2021-22 was conducted by M/s BDMV
& Co., Chartered Accountants, Indore. The idea behind conducting Internal Audit is to
examine that the Company is carrying out its operations effectively and performing the
processes, procedures and functions as per the prescribed norms. The Internal Auditor
reviewed the adequacy and efficiency of the key internal controls guided by the Audit
Committee.
The Company has re-appointed M/s BDMV & Co., Chartered Accountants,
Indore in the Board Meeting held on 18th May, 2022 in accordance with the circulars issued
by Securities and Exchange Board of India for conducting an Internal Audit of Stock
Broking and Depository Participant Operations, Regulatory Compliance Audit for the
financial year 2022-23. The purpose of this Internal Audit is to examine that the
processes and procedures followed and the operations carried out by the Company meet with
the requirements prescribed by SEBI and Stock Exchange(s) for Depository
Participant/Trading Members/Clearing Members.
LISTING & DEPOSITORY FEE
The Company has paid Annual Listing Fee for the financial year 2022-23
to National Stock Exchange of India Limited according to the prescribed norms &
regulations.
The company shall pay Annual Listing Fee to BSE for the financial year
2022-23 on receipt of invoice from the same.
Company has also paid Annual Custody Fee to National Securities
Depository Limited and Issuer Fee to Central Depository Services (India) Limited for the
financial year 2022-23.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act,
2013, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2022 is available on the Company's
website and may be accessed at: https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-
content/uploads/2022/09/Form-MGT-7_2021-22.pdf
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder are shown
under Note No. 6 & 7 in the notes to the Financial Statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no materially significant related party transactions which
fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 i.e. transactions of
material nature, with its promoters, directors or senior management or their relatives
etc., that may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
Transactions entered with related parties, as defined under Section 2(76) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, during the financial year
2021-22 were mainly in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
Prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained by the Company before
entering into any related party transaction as per the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. As per the provisions of Section 188 of
the Companies Act, 2013, approval of the Board of Directors is also obtained for entering
into related party transactions by the Company. A quarterly update is also given to the
Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on the Related Party Transactions undertaken by
the Company for their review and consideration.
During the year, your Company has not entered into any material
contract, arrangement or transaction with related parties, as defined under Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 and Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and Dealing with Related
Party Transactions of the Company. The details with respect to the related party
transactions are mentioned in the notes to the audited (standalone) financial statements.
There were no transactions during the year under review, that are
required to be reported in Form AOC-2 and such Form AOC-2 is given as "Annexure
-C" in this Board Report.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and Dealing
with Related Party Transactions, as approved by the Board, is available on the Company's
website and may be accessed at:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Policv-on-Related-Partv-Transactions
30.06.2021.pdf
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk is an integral part of business and your Company is committed to
managing the risks in a proactive and efficient manner. Your Company periodically assesses
risks in the internal and external environment along with the cost of treating risks and
incorporates risk treatment plans in its strategy, business and operational plans.
The Company's operations are prone to general risks associated with
economic conditions, change in Government regulations, tax regimes, other statutes,
financial risks and capital market fluctuations.
Your Company has taken Brokers Indemnity Insurance Policy for
Exchange(s) in order to cover the risk arising from operations. Additionally, the assets
of the Company have also been insured under different kinds of separate policies i.e.
Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy, Electronic Equipment Insurance, Vehicle Insurance
Policy. Company has also taken Keyman Insurance Policy(ies) in order to avoid large
negative impact on the Company's operations due to sudden loss of Keyman of the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management
Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The
Committee is responsible for reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its
effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks
and controls. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions are
systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continual basis. Further risk
factors are set out in Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is forming part of
this Annual Report.
For the development and implementation of risk plan the Board has
framed a Risk Management Policy which may be accessed on the Company's website:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/l0/Risk-Management-Policv
20.09.2018.pdf
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ("CSR") & CSR INITIATIVES
The Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
under the Chairmanship of Mr. Parasmal Doshi, Whole Time Director of the Company, in order
to conduct and review Corporate Social Responsibility activities in a prudent manner.
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility policy of the
Company, initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year and
details regarding the CSR Committee are set out in "Annexure-D" of this report
as "Annual Report on CSR Activities". 4
Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Corporate-Social-Responsibilitv-Policv.pdf
As an integral part of society, your Company considers social
responsibility as an integral part of its business activities and endeavor to utilize
allocable CSR budget for the benefit of society. The CSR Committee confirms that the
implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy, is in compliance with CSR objectives and
policy of the Company. For a detailed report on CSR please refer to "Annexure -
D" to this board report.
VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Board has adopted Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy pursuant to
the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. The policy provides for a framework and process whereby concerns can be raised by
its Employees and Directors to the management about unethical behavior, actual or
suspected fraud or violation of the Code of conduct or legal or regulatory requirements
incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and have been outlined in
Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report. The policy provides
for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors of the Company.
The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy may be accessed on the
Company's website at the link :
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Vigil-Mechanism-Policy
06.05.2017.pdf
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013
and in compliance of Regulation 19 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated the
Nomination and Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Employees
of the Company in order to pay equitable remuneration to Directors, KMPs and other
Employees of the Company. The composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee has
been given under Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report and Policy
on Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Other Employees' has been
stated in "Annexure-E" set out to be part of Board's Report.
The policy may also be accessed on the Company's website at the link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Policy-of-Remuneration-for-Directors-KMP-and-other-
employees 21.08.2019.pdf
POLICY ON PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS
Your Company has formulated a policy on Preservation of Documents and
Records in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy ensures
that the Company complies with the applicable document retention laws, preservation of
various statutory documents and also lays down minimum retention period for the documents
and records in respect of which no retention period has been specified by any law/ rule/
regulation. The Policy also provides for the authority under which the
disposal/destruction of documents and records after their minimum retention period can be
carried out.
The said policy is available on the website of the Company at the link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Policy-for-Preservation-of-Docs.pdf
POLICY ON DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Policy on
Determination of Materiality has been adopted by the Board to determine the events and
information which are material in nature and are required to be disclosed to the concerned
Stock Exchanges.
The said policy is available on the website of the Company at the link:
http://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Policv-for-Determination-of-Materialitv
30.06.2021.pdf
MATERIAL SUBSIDIARY POLICY
In accordance with the requirements of Regulation 16(1)(c) and
Regulation 24 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated a Policy for
Determining Material Subsidiaries.
The same has been hosted on the website of the Company at the link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Policv-for-Material-Subsidiarv
15.05.2019.pdf
CODE FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
Your Company has in place a Code for Prohibition of Insider Trading,
under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 2015, which lays down the process of trading in securities of the Company by
the employees, designated persons and connected persons and to regulate, monitor and
report trading by such employees and connected persons of the Company either on his/her
own behalf or on behalf of any other person, on the basis of unpublished price sensitive
information. The Company reviews the policy on need basis.
The Code for Prohibition of Insider Trading is available on the website
of the Company at the link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Code-for-Prohibition-of-Insider-Trading.pdf
CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED
PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Pursuant to Regulation 8(1) of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, Company has a Code of Practices and
Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information, with a view to
lay down practices and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive
information that could impact price discovery in market for its securities.
The Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished
Price Sensitive Information is available on the website of the Company at the link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Code-of-Practices-and-Procedures-for-Fair-Disclosure-of-
> UPSI 17.01.2019.pdf
ARCHIVAL POLICY
The Company has formulated a policy for archival of its records under
Regulation 9 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The policy deals with the retention and
archival of corporate records of the Company and all its subsidiaries. The policy provides
guidelines for archiving of corporate records and documents as statutorily required by the
Company.
The Archival Policy is available on the website of the Company at the
link:
https://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Archival-Policy
07112015.pdf
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Your Company has zero tolerance policy in case of sexual harassment at
workplace and is committed to provide a healthy environment to each and every employee of
the Company. The Company has in place 'Policy against Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace' in line with the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred as the
"said Act") and rules made there under. As per the provisions of Section 4 of
the said Act, the Board of Directors has constituted the Internal Complaints Committee
("ICC") at the Registered Office and at all the Regional Offices of the Company
to deal with the complaints received by the Company pertaining to gender discrimination
and sexual harassment at workplace.
During the year under review, there were no such incidents in relation
to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,
2013.
Your Company has also organized workshops and awareness programmes at
regular intervals for sensitizing the employees with the provisions of the Act and
orientation programmes for the Members of the ICC in the manner prescribed in the said
Act.
The updated policy against Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace is
available on the website of the Company at the link:
http://www.indothai.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Policy-Against-Sexual-Harrasment
12.02.2021.pdf
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, your Company has formed the Audit Committee
under the Chairmanship of Mr. Om Prakash Gauba. The composition of Audit Committee has
been stated under Corporate Governance Report and forms an integral part of report.
All recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the
Board. The role of the Committee is to provide oversight of the financial reporting
process, the audit process, the system of internal controls and compliance with laws. All
possible measures are taken by the Committee to ensure the objectivity and independence of
Independent Auditors.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Attracting, enabling and retaining talent have been the cornerstone of
the Human Resource function and the results underscore the important role that human
capital plays in critical strategic activities such as growth. A robust Talent Acquisition
system enables the Company to balance unpredictable business demands with a predictable
resource supply through organic and inorganic growth.
Your Company firmly believes that employees are the most valuable
assets and key players of business success and sustained growth. Only with their
participation we manage to achieve a healthy work culture, transparency in working, fair
business practices and passion for efficiency. Thus, development of human resources at all
levels is taken on priority to upgrade knowledge and skills of employees and sensitize
them towards productivity, quality, cost reduction, safety and environment protection. The
Company's ultimate objective is to create a strong and consistent team of employees
wherein each link in the resource chain is as strong as the other. In view of this,
various employee benefits, recreational and team building programs are conducted to
enhance employee skills, motivation as also to foster team spirit.
Your Company also conducts in-house training programs to develop
leadership as well as functional capabilities in order to meet future talent requirements
and to enhance business operations. Industrial relations were cordial throughout the year.
To ensure that the employees are at their productive best, we continue to work on
simplifying the internal processes through collaborative efforts with our workforce.
MATERIAL CHANGES
Material Changes during the financial year 2021-22 :
During the year the company entered into a new line of business by
incorporating a Subsidiary named Femto Green Hydrogen Limited. The Company is in the
process of research & development of devices and electronic chips which * can be used
in reducing pollution.
Material Changes after the end of financial year 2021-22 :
There were no material changes after the end of financial year 2021-22.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The ratio of remuneration of each Director to the median of employees'
remuneration as per Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of
the Board's Report under "Annexure-F" as Median Remuneration.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with
Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, the list of the top 10 employees in terms of remuneration forms
part of the Board's Report under "Annexure-F".
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company's Corporate Governance Practices are a reflection of the
value system encompassing culture, policies and relationships with its stakeholders.
Integrity and transparency are key to Corporate Governance Practices to ensure that the
Company gain and retain the trust of its stakeholders at all times. Your Company is
committed for highest standard of Corporate Governance in adherence of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with
the Stock Exchanges, a Report on Corporate Governance forms an integral part of this
annual report. A 'Certificate' from M/s Kaushal Ameta & Co., Practicing Company
Secretary, confirming compliance by the Company of the conditions of Corporate Governance
as stipulated in Regulation 34(3) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is also annexed as
"Annexure-G" to this Board's Report.
The details of Executive Director, liable to retire by rotation are
made part in the Annexure to Notice of 28th AGM under Brief Profile of
Directors seeking Re-Appointment as required under Regulation 36 of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015.
PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Being a Broking Company, we are not involved in any industrial or
manufacturing activities and therefore, the Company's activities involve very low energy
consumption and have no particulars to report regarding conservation of energy and
technology absorption. However, efforts are made to further reduce energy consumption.
There has been no earnings and outgo in foreign exchange during the
financial year 2021-22.
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 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith and
forms part of this Report as "Annexure-H".
SIGNIFICANT/MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED
BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS/ TRIBUNAL
During the financial year 2021-22, there were no significant or
material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which affect the going
concern status of the Company and its operations in future.
GENERAL
Other disclosures related to financial year 2021-22:
A. Your Company does not have any Employee Stock Option Scheme &
Employee Stock Purchase Scheme for its Employees/Directors.
B. Your Company has not issued shares with differential rights as to
dividend, voting or otherwise.
C. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Director(s) of the
Company received any remuneration or commission from any of the Subsidiaries of your
Company.
D. The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating
to 'Meetings of Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings' respectively, have been duly
complied by your Company.
E. Your company has not made any application nor any proceeding is
pending under insolvency and bankruptcy
code 2016.
F. Your company has not obtained One time settlement from the Bank or
Financial Institution
GREEN INITIATIVE
Electronic copies of the Annual Report 2021-22 and the Notice of 28th
AGM are sent to all members whose email addresses are registered with the
Company/depository participants(s). For members who have not registered their email
addresses, were provided an opportunity to register the same. We strongly promote the
purpose and intention behind Green Initiative, and accordingly the required processes and
efforts have been made to encourage the shareholders to get their email addresses
registered, so that Annual Reports, Notices and all other concerned information can be
received by them.
APPRECIATIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their gratitude to Shareholders
for the confidence reposed by them and thank all the Clients, Dealers, and other business
associates for their contribution to your Company's growth. The Directors also wish to
express their appreciation for the efficient and loyal services rendered by each and every
employee, without whose whole-hearted efforts, the overall satisfactory performance would
not have been possible.
Your Board expresses its gratitude for the assistance and co-operation
extended by SEBI, BSE, NSE, MSEI, CDSL, NSDL, MCX, NCDEX, RBI, MCA, Central Government and
Government of various States and other Regulatory Authorities including Local Governing
Bodies. Your Board appreciates the precious support provided by the Auditors, Lawyers and
Consultants. The Company will make every effort to meet the aspirations of its
Shareholders.
Place: Indore |
By order of the Board of Directors |
Date: 12th August, 2022 |
Indo Thai Securities Limited |
|
Parasmal Doshi |
|
(Chairman cum Whole-time Director) |
|
DIN: 00051460 |