To
The Members,
Your directors have pleasure in presenting the 41st Annual Report of
the Company together with Audited Accounts and the Auditor's Report of your Company for
the financial year ended on 31stMarch 20 24. MFL India Limited is a leading
logistics company having operations PAN- India. Your company offers various services to
clients such as transportation & trucking and successfully operates in the country.
MFL India Limited is firmly built on belief of offering unmatched quality services, driven
by strong expertise and experience in providing customized and personalized services. The
financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the
Companies Act, 2013, guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in India. Our Management
accepts responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of these financial statements, as
well as for the various estimates and judgments used therein. The estimates and judgments
relating to the financial statements have been made on a prudent and reasonable basis, so
that the financial statements reflect in a true and fair manner and reasonably present our
situation, profits,and cash flows for the year.
The summarized financial performance for the year ended 31stMarch 202 4 isas
follows:
Financial Results
(Amounti n Lakh)
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Sales, other income & prior period income |
5387.77 |
1380.15 |
Expense |
5633.37 |
1379.74 |
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional and extraordinary items |
(245.60) |
0.40 |
Exceptional items |
- |
- |
Extraordinary items |
- |
- |
Profit/(Loss) before taxation |
(245.60) |
0.40 |
Less: Current Tax |
0 |
0 |
Earlier Year Tax |
0 |
0 |
Add: Deferred Tax /tax paid / adjustments made earlier year |
0 |
0 |
Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations |
(245.60) |
0.40 |
Profit/(Loss) for the period from discontinuing operations |
- |
- |
Tax expenses of discontinuing operations. |
- |
- |
Profit/(Loss) for the period |
(245.60) |
0.40 |
Financial Performance (Amount in Lakhs)
For the financial year ended March 31, 2024, your Company suffer Loss before Tax of Rs.
245.60 against Profit of Rs. 0.40 in the previous financial year. The total income for the
year under consideration is Rs. 5387.77 and total expenditure is Rs. 5633.37.
Number of Board Meeting
Eight Board Meetings were held during the year, as against the minimum requirement of
five meetings. The details of Board Meetings are given below:
Date |
Board Strength |
No of Director's Present |
27/05/2023 |
4 |
4 |
19/06/2023 |
4 |
4 |
14/07/2023 |
4 |
4 |
14/08/2023 |
4 |
4 |
11/09/2023 |
4 |
4 |
14/11/2023 |
4 |
4 |
13/02/2024 |
4 |
4 |
28/03/2024 |
4 |
4 |
Dividend
Due to the requirement of fund, your director has not declared any dividend during the
financial year ended 31stMarch 202 4.
Segment wise performance
The Company operates in only one segment i.e., Transportation/Trucking, and therefore,
has no separate reportable segments.
Outlook
MFL India Limited is a premier transport and Logistics Company with Pan-India
coverage. Company is on track to achieve its expansion objectives. There is a tremendous
demand for Logistics in India. Hence, MFL India Limited immediate focus will be to bridge
this gap by ramping up capacities across the country. Your Company has since last few
years taken initiatives to broaden its fleet base to minimize the risks and maximize the
gains. In its effort in this regard, the Company has been adding more fleet for domestic
operations. With expansion of fleet the Company would be in a better position to maximize
its gains from the markets.
Internal Financial Controls
Your Company has established and maintained a framework of internal financial controls
and compliance systems. Based on the same and the work performed by the internal auditors,
statutory auditors and external agencies and the reviews performed by Top Management team
and the Audit Committee, your directors are of the opinion that your Company's Internal
Financial Controls were not adequate and noteffective during the financial year 20 23-24.
Further the statutory auditors of your company have also issued a report on internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in section 143 of Companies Act 2013) for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024, which forms part to the Statutory Auditors Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Upon review of the financial statements and relevant records, it has been determined
that the company does not meet any of the criteria as mentioned under Section 135.
Therefore, the provisions regarding the formation of a CSR committee, expenditure on CSR
activities, and the reporting requirements under Section 135 do not apply to the company.
Risks and Concerns
The Board of Directors has put in place a Risk Management policy for the Company, which
includes industry risks, quality risks, project risks and financial/ interest rate /
liquidity risks and the structure, infrastructure, processes, awareness, and risk
assessment / minimization procedures. The elements of the risk, which in severe form can
threaten Company's existence, have been identified by the Board of Directors to mitigate
the same.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits covered within
the meaning of Section 73 to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Particulars of Contractsor Arrangements with Related Parties
All contracts/ arrangements/ transaction entered by the Company during the financial
year with related parties in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length price
basis. During the year the Company has entered contracts/ arrangements/ transactions with
related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the
Company on materiality of related party transactions, transaction description is provided
in the Additional notes of Accounts.
Meeting of independent director
During the year under review, an annual Independent Directors meeting was convened on 9th
September, 2023 and 28th March, 2024 to review the performance of the
Non-Independent/ Non-Executive Directors including the Chairman of the Board and
performance of the Board as a whole. The Non- Independent Directors did not take part in
the meeting. In accordance with the Listing Regulations, following matters were, inter
alia, discussed in the meeting:
? Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole,
? Performance of the Chairman of the Company after taking into consideration the views
of Executive and Non-Executive Directors,
? Assessment of the quality, quantity, and timeliness of flow of information between
the Company,
? Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to Perform their duties
effectively and reasonably,
Declaration by the Independent Directors
Pursuant to sub section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
16(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulations, 2015, all the Independent Directors of your Company have given
declaration that they have met the criteria of independence as required under the Act and
the regulations.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulations, 2015, the Company shall familiarize the Independent Directors
with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, etc., through
various programmes.
Share Capital
During the year, there is no change in the Equity Share Capital of the Company in the
Financial Year 2023-24.
Evaluation of Directors, Board and Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the corporate governance requirements as
prescribed by SEBI under Clause 49 of the Equity Listing Agreement, the Board of Directors
("Board") has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, and that
of its committeesand individual Directors.
The performance of the Board and individual Directors was evaluated by the Board
seeking inputs from all the Directors. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by
the Board seeking inputs from the Committee Members. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee ("NRC") reviewed the performance of the individual Directors. A
separate meeting of Independent Directors was also held to review the performance of
Non-Independent Directors; performance of the Board as a whole and performance of the
Chairperson of the Company, considering the views of Executive Directors and Non-
Executive Directors. This was followed by a Board meeting that discussed the
performance of the Board, its committees,and individual Directors.
The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board included aspects like Board
composition and structure; effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning
etc. The criteria for performance evaluation of Committees of the Board included aspects
like composition of Committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings etc. The criteria for
performance evaluation of the individual Directors included aspects on contribution to the
Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful
and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings etc. In addition, the Chairperson was
also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Anil
Thukral, Managing Director, who retires by rotation and being eligible, has offered
himself for re-appointment. In compliance with Regulation 36(3) of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, brief
resume of all the Directors proposed to be appointed / re-appointed are attached along
with the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Apart from the above, there have
been no changes in Directors and KMP.
Board Committees
Detailed composition of the mandatory Board committees namely Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, number of
meetings held during the year under review and other related details are set out in the
Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Report.
Remuneration Committees
The Company has in place a Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel, and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement.
Increase in Managerial Remuneration
During the financial year 2023-24, the remuneration of managing Director which is
provided below:
Name of Director |
Designation |
Remuneration |
Anil Thukral |
Director |
12,20,000 |
Insider Trading Regulations
Based on the requirements under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,
1992, as amended from time to time, the code of conduct for prohibition of insider
trading, as approved by the Company. The Company has also adopted the concept of Trading
Window Closure, to prevent its Directors, Officers, designated employees, and other
employees from trading in the securities of the Company at the time when there is
unpublished price sensitive information.
Insurance and Risk Management
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee (RMC) which has been entrusted
with responsibility to assist the Board in a) Overseeing the Company's risk management
process and controls, risk tolerance and capital liquidity and funding. b) Setting
strategic plans and objectives for risk management and review of risk assessment of the
Company c) Review the Company's risk appetite and strategy relating to key risks,
including credit risk, liquidity and funding risk, market risk, product risk and
reputational risk, as well as the guidelines, policies and processes for monitoring and
mitigating such risks. The Committee has also approved and adopted Risk Committee Charter.
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement. It establishes various levels of accountability and overview within the
Company, while vesting identified managers with responsibility for each significant risk.
The Board takes responsibility for the overall process of risk management in the
organization. Through Enterprise Risk Management programme, Business Units and Corporate
functions address opportunities and the attendant risks through an institutionalized
approach aligned to the Company's objectives. This is facilitated by internal audit. The
business risk is managed through.
Cross functional involvement and communication across businesses. The results of the
risk assessment and residual risks are presented to the senior management. Prior to
constituting the RMC, the Audit Committee was reviewing business risk areas covering
operational, financial, strategic,and regulatory risks.
Employees Stock Option Scheme
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any ESOPs.
Statutory Auditors
M/s V.K. Sehgal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 011519N), 201-
Harsha Bhawan, 64-65, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019 were re-appointed as Statutory
Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years and to hold office from the conclusion of
40th Annual General Meeting of the company up to the 45th AGM which
will be held in calendar year 2028 and in this regard the board of directors and audit
committee of the Company be and are hereby authorized to fix their remuneration plus
travelling and other out of pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with statutory
audit or continuous audit and also such other remuneration, as may be decided to be paid
by the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of the Company, for performing duties other
than those referred to herein above.
Independent Auditor's Report
The Auditors in their report have referred to the notes forming parts of Accounts. The
said notes are self-explanatory but need to require some clarification about the Company's
ability to continuegoing concern basis , as per Auditor's Report. The auditor had made the
qualification in their report and cast the doubt on the company's ability to continue as a
going concern. In this regard it is to hereby submit that the directors of the company is
striving for the continuous of the business operation of the company and in discussion
with various strategical investors to infuse the fund into the business of the company and
the directors are positive, the company will bring into the business in next couple of
months.
Internal Auditors
M/s APJ & Company, Chartered Accountants, has been appointed in your company for
the purpose of Internal Audit for the Financial Year 2023-24. Your board of directors has
reappointed M/s APJ & Company, Chartered Accountants as internal auditor for the
Financial Year 2023-24.
Secretarial Audit and the Appointment of Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Manoj
Purvey & Associates, a practicing Company Secretary to undertake the Secretarial Audit
of the Company. The Report of the Secretarial Audit is annexed herewith in the form of
MR-3.
Cost Audit
The cost audit is not applicable on our company.
Buy Back ofShares
The Company has not made any offer to Buy Back of its shares, during the year under
review.
Particulars of Employees
No employee of the Company is covered under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended to date.
Conservation Of Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign Exchange Earnings &
Outgo
Information's furnished in Annexure "1" and forms part of this report.
Report On Corporate Governance
As stipulated by clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Report on Corporate Governance
is given separately in this Annual Report. The Certificate of M/s. Manoj Purbey &
Associates, Company Secretary in Practice, regarding the Compliance of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement is enclosed herewith and form part of Directors' Report.
Web Link of Annual Return IfAny
The Extract of the annual return in the form of MGT-9 is available on the Company web
site i.e., www.mflindia.co.in.
Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Schedule V of the SEBI Regulation the following Reports/Certificates form
part of the Annual Report.
? The Report on Corporate Governance.
? The Certificate duly signed by Chief Financial Officer on the Financial Statements of
the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024, as submitted to the Board of Directors at
their meeting held on August30 , 2024.
? The declaration by the Managing Director regarding compliance by the Board members
and senior management personnel with the Company's Code of Conduct.
Vigil Mechanism
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy establishing vigil mechanism, to
provide a formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about
unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of
Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against
victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and provides for direct access to
the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have
been denied access to the Audit Committee.
Compliance with Provision 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 formulated a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in
line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under. The Policy aims to provide
protection to employees at the workplace prevent and redress complaints of sexual
harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of
providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure.
The Company has also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee, to inquire into
complaints of sexual harassment and recommend appropriate action. The Company has not
received any complaint of sexual harassment during the financial year 2023-24.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of section 134(5) the Board confirms and submits the
Director's 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 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 for
safeguarding the assets of the company. d. The directors had prepared the annual accounts
on a going concern basis. e. The directors, as the company is listed, had laid down
internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and were operating effectively. f. "Internal financial
controls" 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 the frauds and errors, the
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of
reliable financial information. g. 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.
Acknowledgement
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude the support given to the Company by the
dealers, customers and suppliers, shareholders and investors who indeed deserve a special
mention for their faith and confidence reposed by them in the Company.