TO
THE MEMBERS,
Your Directors have great pleasure in presenting the 30th Annual Report
on business and operations of the Company together with the Audited statements of Accounts
for the financial year ended on 31st March 2025.
Financial Results: [Amount in Lacs]
The summary of the financial results for the year is given below:
PARTICILARS |
Financial Year 2024-25 |
Financial Year 2023-24 |
Turnover and Other Income |
22325.09 |
19525.86 |
Profit before Interest and
Depreciation |
1377.86 |
1416.52 |
Financial Expenses |
520.85 |
680.86 |
Depreciation |
112.02 |
130.73 |
Profit before Tax |
744.99 |
604.93 |
Provision for Taxation
(Including deferred tax) |
229.47 |
210.08 |
Net Profit after Tax &
adjustments |
514.96 |
394.85 |
OPERATIONS REVIEW:
Income from Operations and Other Income during the financial year ended
31st March 2025 is Rs. 22,325.09 Lacs. Net Profit of the Company for the year under review
after considering Depreciation and Provision for Tax and others is Rs. 514.96 Lacs.
DIVIDEND:
Your directors do not recommend payment of any Dividend for the
Financial year ended 31st March 2025 in order to conserve the resources of the Company,
The Company will retain the earning for use in the future operations & Projects and
strive to increase the net worth of stakeholders of the Company.
DEPOSIT:
During the period under review, Your Company has not accepted any
deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements
of Chapter V of the Act-NIL INCREASING CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
During the year under review, there were no changes in the capital
structure of the Company.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
IIn accordance with Articles of Association of the Company Mr. Ankit
Shah director of the Company (DIN: 02440347) will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board
recommends their re-appointment for the consideration of the Members of the Company at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The following changes have been made to the Directors & Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company during the year 2024-25.
Sr. No. Name |
Designation |
Appointment or Resignation |
Appointment Date or
Resignation Date |
1. Dorikkumar Anilkumar Patel |
Independent Director |
Resignation |
14.08.2024 |
2. Ishali j Desai |
Independent woman Director |
Appointment |
10.03.2025 |
3. Ishali j Desai |
Independent woman Director |
Resignation |
30.05.2025 |
4. Jaydeep Prajapati |
Independent Director |
Appointment |
06.06.2025 |
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT:
As per the provisions of Sections 139, 142 and all other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, (including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment thereof, for the time being in force), at the 29th Annual General Meeting of
the Company held on 28th September, 2024, the Members of the Company had appointed M/S.
MAAK & Associates, Chartered Accountant, Ahmedabad (FRN- 135024W), as Statutory
Auditors of the Company to hold the office for a term of 5 (five) years from the
conclusion of 29th (Twenty Nine) Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 34th
(Thirty Four) Annual General Meeting.
The Statutory Auditors' Report on the financial statements of the
Company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2025, there is no Qualified/Adverse
Opinion from Statutory Auditor during the financial year under review.
COMMENT OF BOARD ON AUDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS:
There are no qualified/adverse remarks in the Auditors' report, so no
comments are required.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
In terms of Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of
Directors of the Company has appointed CS Chetan B Patel, Partner of M/s. Chetan Patel
& Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, Ahmedabad as Secretarial Auditor of the
company, for conducting Secretarial Audit of the company for the FY 2024-25.
Your Company has received consent from CS Chetan B Patel-M/s. Chetan
Patel & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, Ahmedabad, to act as the auditor for
conducting audit of the Secretarial records for the Financial Year ending 31st March 2025.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 furnished by Mr. Chetan B
Patel-M/s. Chetan Patel & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries for the Financial
Year 2024-25 and it is attached with the directors' report in Annexure D.
Reply to Observation of Secretarial Audit report
1. Regarding Non-composition of board of Director i.e. delay in
appointment of Independent director, the management hereby filed the Clarification as per
Reg 17(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR)Regulation 2015 dated 12.03.2025 "The lapse in respect to
the strength of the Independent Director throughout the December quarter was
unavailability of candidate for the post of Independent Director, The management was
rigorously searching but couldn't find appropriate candidates for the post of Independent
Director and nothing has been done willfully or with malafide intention. It is pertinent
to note that company has now appointed New independent director on 10th March 2025 which
was intimated regarding the same to the Stock exchange. It may be noted that the company
has now complied with the Regulation 17(1)(b) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015
2. The amount of investment in shares of the Tirupati Development
(Uganda) Limited has been reported as "Investment" in the Financial Statement as
on 31/03/2025 because amount yet not received. Further, due to non-availability of
necessary informations, the company is unable to file FLA Returns. The company is
continuously doing follow up for the same from foreign entities in which investments has
been made by the company.
INTERNAL AUDITORS:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 and all other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the
Board of Directors has re-appointed Mr. Dilip Suthar as an Internal Auditors of the
Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
Issue of Equity Shares with Differential Rights, Sweat Equity, ESOS,
etc:
There is no issue of equity shares with/ without differential Rights,
sweat equity shares, Stock Option etc., hence there was no change in the capital structure
of the Company.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUB-SECTION
(12) OF SECTION 143:
There is no any offence of fraud that has been committed in the company
by its officers or employees of the company during the year.
AMOUNT TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not transferred
any amounts to reserves;
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. The internal financial controls are adequate and
are operating effectively so as to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of business
operations. The Audit Committee in consultation with the internal auditors formulates the
scope, functioning, periodicity and methodology for conducting the internal audit. The
internal auditors carry out audit, covering inter alia, monitoring and evaluating the
efficiency & adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with
operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations and submit their
periodical internal audit reports to the Audit Committee. Based on the internal audit
report and review by the Audit committee, process owners undertake necessary actions in
their respective areas. The internal auditors have expressed that the internal control
system in the Company is robust and effective. The Board has also put in place the
requisite legal compliance framework to ensure compliance of all the applicable laws and
that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
There are no associate companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of
the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act). There was one subsidiary company Tirupati
Development (U) Ltd in Uganda within the meaning of section 2(87) of the companies Act,
2013.
During the year, no new companies have become subsidiaries, JV or
associate companies.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Directors of the Company met at regular intervals, the gap between
any two meetings was within the period prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time
to time. The Notices of the Board Meetings are given well in advance to all the Directors
of the Company.
During the year under review, 9 (Nine) Board meetings were held, with a
gap between Meetings not exceeding the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and
Rules made thereunder. Details of Board and Board committee meetings held during the year
are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with applicable
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
Composition of Audit Committee of Directors, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of Directors, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of
Directors and Stakeholders Relationship/Grievance Committee of Directors, number of
meetings held of each Committee during the financial year 2024-25 and meetings attended by
each member of the Committee as required under the Companies Act, 2013 are provided in
Corporate Governance Report and forming part of the report.
The recommendations of the Audit Committee, as and when made to the
Board, have been accepted by it.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A
DIRECTOR AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-SECTION (3) OF SECTION 178:
The Company has adopted above mentioned policy, and it is available in
details in the "Investor Zone in the website of the company at
http://www.tirupatisarjan.com.
THE CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the
Company.
VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
In accordance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Company has constituted a Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism to establish a
vigil mechanism for the directors and employees to report genuine concerns in such manner
as may be prescribed and to report to the management instances of unethical behavior,
actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct.
EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:
In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, the performance
evaluation of board, committees and individual directors was carried
out during the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
The details of the loan provided, and investments made, if any, are as
mentioned in the notes to accounts. The Company has not provided any guarantee or security
falling under purview of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year
under review. The Loans granted have been utilized by Company for their business purpose
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions that were entered into during the year
under review were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. The
Company has not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties
which could be considered material in nature. All Related Party Transactions are placed
before the Audit Committee and Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit
Committee is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY:
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the top five hundred listed entities based on
market capitalization are required to formulate the Dividend Distribution Policy.
Accordingly, your Company is not required to formulate the Dividend Distribution Policy.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has laid down the procedures to inform the Board about the
risk assessment and minimization procedures and the Board has formulated Risk Management
Policy to ensure that the Board, its Audit Committee and its management should
collectively identify the risks impacting the Company's business and document their
process of risk identification, risk minimization, risk optimization as a part of a risk
management policy/ strategy. At present there is no identifiable risk which, in the
opinion, of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company.
COROPRATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Information on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy and
initiative taken by the Company during the financial year 2024-25, pursuant to Section 135
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith and forming part of the report. (Annexure-C).
The policy is available on the website of the Company on the web
link:"http://www.tirupatisarjan.com/OurPolicies.php
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
As required by the Regulation 27 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 entered into with the Stock Exchanges, a
detailed report on Corporate Governance is given as a part of the Annual Report. The
Company is in full compliance with the requirements and disclosures that have to be made
in this regard. The Auditors' Certificate of the compliance with Corporate Governance
requirements by the Company is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance. Report on
Corporate Governance is given in this Annual Report, herewith attached as Annexure-B.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to uphold and maintain the dignity of women
employees and it has in place a policy which provides for protection against sexual
harassment of women at work place and for prevention and redressal of such complaints. The
Company has also constituted an Internal Compliance Committee in accordance with the
provisions of this Act. During the financial year under review, no complaints pertaining
to sexual harassment were received.
COST RECORD:
Pursuant to Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with
Section 134 your Company has duly maintained the cost records as per sub-section 1 of
section 148 of Companies Act, 2013.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
As per Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations 2015, a separate section of management discussion and analysis
out lining the business of your Company forms part of this reports in Annexure A.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO:
The information pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act,
2013, read with the Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 as amended from time
to time relating the foregoing matter is given as under.
Your Company has taken necessary steps to conserve the energy and to
protect environment. Your Company is continuously adapting to the new technology in the
related fields of business and thereby striving to optimize customer satisfaction.
Foreign Exchange Earnings during the year:
Rs. |
NIL |
(C.Y.) |
Rs. |
NIL |
(P.Y.) |
Foreign Exchange Outgo during the year:
Rs. Nil (Same as Previous Year)
STATEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Your directors confirm all the Independent Directors of the Company
during the year possess integrity, relevant expertise and experience required to best
serve the interests of the Company. The Independent Directors have confirmed compliance of
relevant provisions of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointments and Qualifications of
Directors) Rules, 2014.
THE 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.
No application made, or any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the financial year ended March 31,2025.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Details Pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under
Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is attached as Annexure E of this
report.
IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE
OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There are no any material changes and commitments have occurred during
above mentioned time period which affect the financial position of the company.
GENERAL:
Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect
of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under
review:
The 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.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of
Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and to the best of their knowledge and belief and
according to the information obtained by them, your Directors state that-
(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 a nd estim ates that are reaso n a b l e 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 i.e. at 31st March 2025 and of the profit and loss of the company for
that period;
(c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
(d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis:
(e) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively.
(f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: -
The Company has received a declaration from the Independent Directors
that they meet the criteria of independence as per section 149 of the companies Act, 2013.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators /
Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
Your directors confirm that the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Companies Secretaries of India, as applicable to the Company, have been duly
complied with.
WEB ADDRESS OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 of the Act read with the applicable Rules, the
Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2025 will be accessed on the Company's website
at https://www.tirupatisarjan.com/annual-report.html.
APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
assistance and co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers,
and Shareholders during the year. Your directors also wish to take on record their deep
sense of appreciation for the committed services of the employees at all levels, which has
made our Company successful in the business.