Dear Members,
Your directors have pleasure in presenting the 14th Annual Report of
your Company (the company' or UTSL') along with the Audited
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements, for the Financial Year ended 31st March,
2024. The performance of the company has been referred to wherever required.
FINANCIALS HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
Year Ended 31st March 2023 |
Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
Year Ended 31st March 2023 |
Total Revenue |
5008.77 |
3458.15 |
5007.38 |
3594.00 |
Total Expenses |
4942.68 |
3450.80 |
4956.91 |
3517.38 |
Profit /(Loss) before exceptional items and
Tax |
66.09 |
7.35 |
50.47 |
76.62 |
Exceptional ltems |
(163.63) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Profit /(Loss) before Tax |
(97.54) |
7.35 |
50.47 |
76.62 |
Less: |
|
|
|
|
1. Current Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2. Deferred Tax |
(03.74) |
15.79 |
(3.74) |
15.79 |
Profit or Loss After Tax |
(93.80) |
(8.44) |
54.21 |
60.83 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
23.01 |
22.26 |
20.28 |
29.39 |
Profit for the period |
(70.79) |
13.83 |
74.50 |
90.22 |
Earning Per Equity Share (EPS) |
|
|
|
|
(1) Basic |
(0.88) |
(0.08) |
0.51 |
0.57 |
(2) Diluted |
(0.88) |
(0.08) |
0.51 |
0.57 |
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
Standalone Performance highlights
The total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was Rs. 5008.77
Lakhs, compared to Rs. 3458.15 Lakhs for the previous year. The company incurred a loss of
Rs. 70.79 Lakhs. The Earnings per Share (EPS) for the financial year 2023-24 was Rs.
(0.88).
Consolidated Performance highlights
During the financial year under review, on a consolidated basis, the
total revenue was Rs. 5007.38 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to Rs.
3594.00 Lakhs for the previous year. The company reported a profit of Rs. 74.50 Lakhs. The
Earnings per Share (EPS) for the financial year 2023-24 was Rs. 0.51.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Telecom has been globally recognized as backbone of all present and
future advancements. As the Company deals in Telecom support services, the system
integration capabilities which have been built over decade can be easily utilized for
geographic expansion as well as expansion in fast growing sectors like E-surveillance and
Electric Charging Infrastructure.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Director to conserve the resources of the Company and
maintain the liquidity has decided not to be declaring dividend on Equity Shares for the
year ended 31st March 2024.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
There is no mandatory requirement for transfer of the profits to the
general reserves, therefore, to provide an open-ended opportunity to utilize the profits
towards the Company activities, during the year under review the Board have not considered
appropriate to transfer any amount to the general reserves
CHANGE IN CONTROL AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in control and nature of business activities during
the period under review.
BUSINESS TRANSFER
There is no transfer of business during the period under review.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
All the equity shares of the Company are in dematerialized form at
National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services India Limited.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2024 was Rs.
10,69,31,200 divided into 10693120 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. There is no change in
Equity Share Capital of the Company during the year.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year
2023-24, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) of 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, is annexed as "Annexure -
I" and gives detail of overall industry structure, developments performance and state
of affairs of the Company's operations during the year.
ANNUALRETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies
Act, 2013, , the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
2024 has been uploaded on the website of the Company and the web link of the same
https://uni-info.co.in/wp- content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Return-2023-24.pdf
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 134(3)(c) read with section 134(5) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm
that: -
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2024, the applicable accounting standards followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures, if any;
b) 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 at 31st March, 2024
and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) The proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The Annual Financial Statements have been prepared on a going
concern' basis;
e) The proper internal financial controls to be followed by the Company
and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal,
statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of
internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the
reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit
committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls
were adequate and effective during FY 2024
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate financial control procedure commensurate with
its size and nature of business. These controls include well defined policies, guidelines,
and standard operating procedure, authorization and approval procedures. The internal
financial control of the Company is adequate to ensure the accuracy and completeness of
the accounting records, timely preparation of reliable financial information, prevention
and detection of frauds and errors, safeguarding of the assets, and that the business is
conducted in an orderly and efficient manner.
INTERNALAUDITORS
Internal Audit for the financial year 2023-24 was conducted by M/s
Rawka Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants. 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 Rawka Agrawal & Co., Chartered
Accountants, Indore in the Board Meeting held on 26th May, 2023 for financial year
2023-24. The purpose of this Internal Audit is to examine that the process and procedures
followed and the operations carried out by the company meet with the requirements
prescribed by SEBI, Stock Exchange and Companies Act, 2013.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSON
As on March 31,2024, the Company has six Directors with an optimum
combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors including one women director.
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 SEBI
(LODR) Regulation 2015, the composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
as on March 31,2024 are as follows:
Key Managerial Person Name |
DIN/PAN |
Designation |
1. Mr. Kishore Kumar Bhuradia |
03257728 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
2. Mr. Pranay Kumar Parwal |
03257731 |
Whole time Director |
3. Mr. Anil Kumar Jain |
00370633 |
Whole time Director |
4. Mr. Prakash Chandra Chhajed |
08037849 |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
5. Mrs. Sudha Rathi |
00353472 |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
6. Mr. Manish Sharma |
10259255 |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
7. Mr Brijesh Kumar Shrivastava |
- |
Chief Financial Officer |
8. Mr. Sandeep Patel |
- |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
CHANGES IN DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL - Board of
Directors
The Change in Directors of the Company are as follow
Name |
Designation |
Appointment/Cessation |
Effective Date |
1. Pramod Deogirikar |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Cessation |
11th August, 2023 |
2. Manish Sharma |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Appointment |
12th August, 2023 |
- Key Managerial Personnel
The Change in Key managerial personal of the Company are as follow
Name |
Designation |
Appointment/Cessation |
Effective Date |
1. Astha Jain |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Cessation |
26th May, 2023 |
2. Sandeep Patel |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Appointment |
27th May, 2023 |
3. Mr. Anil Kumar Jain |
Chief Financial Officer |
Cessation |
04th September, 2023 |
4. Mr Brijesh Kumar Shrivastava |
Chief Financial Officer |
Appointment |
05th September, 2023 |
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. Pranay Kumar Parwal
(Whole time Director) (DIN: 03257731) is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible,
seeks re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Mr. Pranay Kumar Parwal 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.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors have given their declaration of
Independence stating that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under
section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Your
Board of directors is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors fulfill the
criteria as laid down under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
during the year 2023-24. All the Independent Directors have also registered themselves
with Independent Directors' Databank.
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. Further as per the provisions of Regulation 16(1)(b)
of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 the directors are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exits or may be reasonable anticipated that could impair or impact his
ability to discharge his duties with an objective independent judgment and without any
external influence and that they are independent of the management.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on
Company/business policy and strategy apart from other Board business:
The Board met 06 (Six) Meetings of the Board were held on the following
dates during the financial year 2023-24:
1. Friday, 26th May, 2023;
2. Friday, 11th August,, 2023;
3. Monday, 4th September, 2023;
4. Thursday, 9th November, 2023;
5. Wednesday, 6th December, 2023
6. Wednesday, 14th February, 2024.
Details of such meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this report.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013/SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the
Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the Board 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.
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 above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board
Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Novermber 9, 2023. In a
separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent directors, the
Board as a whole and Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views
of executive directors and non-executive directors.
The Board and 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.
At the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent
directors and meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the performance of the
Board, its Committees, and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation
of independent directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the independent director
being evaluated.
MATERIAL CHANGES Material Changes and Commitments:
There has been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company between the financial year ended on 31st March, 2024 and
date of this report. There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
Significant and Material orders passed by the
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators /
Courts / Tribunals, which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its
future operation.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has a policy for selection and appointment of Directors,
KMPs and Senior Management Personnel and for determination of their remuneration. The
salient features of Nomination & Remuneration Policy are stated in the Corporate
Governance Report. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his
role. The Nomination & Remuneration Policy duly approved by the Board has been posted
on the Company's website
https://uni-info.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Nomination-Remuneration-Policy-1.pdf
BOARD COMMITTEE
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 and other purposes the Board has the following Four (4) committees:
1. Audit Committee;
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee and;
4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
The composition of all Committees has been stated under Corporate
Governance Report forms an integral part of Annual Report. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES
AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company has 2 wholly owned subsidiaries as on 31st March, 2024.
There are no associates or joint venture companies with the meaning of Section 2(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
The Board of Directors during the year taken the following decision
regarding our subsidiaries, Uni Info Telecom Services (Private) Limited in Sri Lanka,
Uniinfo Technologies QFZ LLC in Qatar, and Uniinfo Telecom Services (Thailand) Limited in
Thailand.
1. Closure of Uni Info Telecom Services (Private) Limited in Sri Lanka
and Uniinfo Technologies QFZ LLC at their meeting held on 04th September, 2023, approved
the closure of Uni Info Telecom Services (Private) Limited in Sri Lanka and Uniinfo
Technologies QFZ LLC in Qatar. Despite initial plans, no business operations were
initiated in these subsidiaries. The closure processes for both entities are currently
underway.
2. Voluntary Liquidation of Uniinfo Telecom Services (Thailand)
Limited: Following further evaluation, the Board decided to proceed with the voluntary
liquidation of Uniinfo Telecom Services (Thailand) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of
our company in Thailand. The resolution for this was passed at the meeting held on 06th
December, 2024. We are pleased to report that the voluntary liquidation process was
successfully completed on 9th February, 2024. We have received Certificate No.
10091220118396 from the Office of Partnerships and Companies in Thailand confirming the
completion of the liquidation.
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on 06th December, 2023
have approved the write-off of the Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) of Rs. 47.24 Lakhs in
equity capital, Rs 110.69 Lakhs in loan and Rs. 5.70 Lakhs in Interest accounts pertaining
to UniInfo Telecom Services (Thailand) Limited for liquidation and form AOC-1 for UniInfo
Telecom Services (Thailand) Limited is not required.
These decisions reflect our commitment to optimizing our operational
structure and focusing on ventures that align closely with our strategic goals. We believe
that these actions will streamline our operations and enhance shareholder value in the
long term.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial
statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements, are available on the website
of the Company www.uni-info.co.in
Further, Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies
Act, 2013, a statement containing the salient features of financial statements of the
Company's subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is attached as "Annexure - II" and
forms part of this report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details pertaining to the composition of the Audit Committee are
included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report.
LISTING & DEPOSITORY FEE
The Company has paid Annual Listing Fee for the financial year 2023-24
and 2024-25 to National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. according to the prescribed norms
& regulations.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act,
2013 ("the Act") read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be
provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accounts are
being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on
employees' particulars which is available for inspection by the members at the
Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up
to the date of the ensuing AGM. If any member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof,
such member may write to the Company Secretary of the Company in this regard.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with
Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names and other particulars of employees
drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules forms part of this
report, is annexed herewith as "Annexure - III".
CODE FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
In view of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015
the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to
regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company
and amended Code/Policy were also hosted on the website of Company at the URL:
https://uni-info.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Code-of-Conduct-for-
Prevention-of-Insider-T rading.pdf
The Code requires Trading Plan, pre-clearance for dealing in the
Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the
Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive
information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is
closed.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR AND
INVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and
securities provided along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is
proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the Financial Statement (Please
refer to Notes of the Financial Statement).
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
- As per the Provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, the
corporate governance report with auditor's certificate thereon and management
discussion and analysis are attached, which form part of this report.
- Details of the familiarization programme of the independent directors
are available on the website of the Company https://uni-info.co.in
- The Company has formulated and published a Whistle Blower Policy to
provide Vigil Mechanism for employees including directors of the Company to report genuine
concerns. The provisions of this policy are in line with the provisions of the Section
177(9) of the Act; the whistle blowing Policy is available on the company's website
https://uni-info.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Vigil- Mechanism.pdf.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
UTSL is committed to provide the healthy environment to all its
employees, the company has in place a Prevention of the Sexual Harassment Policy and an
Internal complaints committee as per the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, The policy aims at educating
employees on conduct that constitute sexual harassment, ways and means to prevent
occurrence of any such incident, and the mechanism for dealing with such incident, and the
mechanism for dealing with such incident in the unlikely event of its occurrence. The
Company has also constituted an Internal Committee as required under Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made there
under. The Prevention of the Sexual Harassment Policy is available on the company's
website
https://uni-info.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Prevention-of-Sexual-Harassment.pdf.
Internal Complaint Committee comprises of the following:
1. Mrs. Swati Deo Presiding Officer
2. Ms. Ragini Sen Member
3. Mrs. Sudha Rathi Member
4. Mr. Rajesh Sahani Member
5. Mr. Anil Mundra Member
Statement showing the number of complaints filed and the number of
complaints pending as on the end of the financial year is shown as under:-
Category |
No. of complaints pending at the beginning
of F.Y. 2023-24 |
No. of complaints filed during the F.Y.
2023-24 |
No. of complaints pending as at the end of
F.Y. 2023-24 |
Sexual Harassment |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the period under review, all related party transactions that
were entered on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business, there
are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with
Promoters, Directors, KMPs or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict
with the interest of the Company at large. Since, there are no material related party
transactions in the company. Therefore, the company is not required to attach Form AOC-2
with this report.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions is approved by the Board is
available at the web link: https://uni-info.co.in/wp-
content/uploads/2021/07/AmendedPolicvonRelatedPartvTransaction.pdf
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 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.
All the Members of the Board, the Senior Management, Officers and
Employees have affirmed compliance to the Code as on 31st March, 2024. Declaration to this
effect, signed by Managing Director cum CEO, forms part of the Annual Report.
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 a 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 Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of 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.
Pursuant to the migration of Uniinfo Telecom Services Limited the
Company presents its report on Corporate Governance, in accordance with the Regulation 34
of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, ensuring that we follow the corporate governance
guidelines and diligently follow best corporate practices.
The particulars of disclosures on the Corporate Governance Report along
with the Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary, certifying compliance with
conditions of Corporate Governance, required under Section C of Schedule V of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as "Annexure - IV" to this Board's Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Sudha Rathi, Independent Director ofthe Company, in order
to conduct and review Corporate Social Responsibility activities in a prudent manner.
During the year 2022-23 the Company has earned a profit (Profit before
Tax) of Rs. 7.35 Lakhs which is less that the limit prescribed under Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013, therefore the applicability of CSR does not arise to the Company in
the Year 2023-24.
Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link:
https://uni-info.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CSR-policy -UTSL.pdf
AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORT
M/s A B M S & Associates, Indore (M.P.), be and is hereby appointed
as Statutory Auditors in Extra Ordinary General Meeting which was held on 01st March,
2021, and is re-appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of 5 (Five)
consecutive years from the conclusion of 11th Annual General Meeting (29th September,
2021) till the conclusion 16th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Auditor's Report for the financial year 2023-24 does not
contain any material qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Auditor's
report is annexed with financial statements in this annual report for your kind perusal
and information.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR & SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of Companies Act, 2013 and
rules made thereunder, the Board has appointed CS Manish Maheshwari, Proprietor of M.
Maheshwari & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit
for the Financial Year 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended
March 31, 2024 is annexed herewith marked as "Annexure - V" in Form No.
MR-3 to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
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.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is set out herewith as "Annexure
- VI" to this 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 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 victimisation 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://uni-info.co.in/wp-
content/uploads/2017/11/Vigil-Mechanism.pdf.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO Activity in
foreign currency -
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of
actual inflows during the year; |
0.00 |
5.38 |
And the Foreign Exchange outgo during the
year in terms of actual outflows. |
0.00 |
5.95 |
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. Policy
on Risk Management may be accessed on the Company's website at the link: https://uni-
info.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Policy-on-Risk.pdf.
GENERAL
Your directors state that during the year under review:
a) The Company has not issued shares (including sweat equity shares) to
employees of the Company under any scheme.
b) Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors receive
any remuneration or commission from its subsidiary.
c) The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards
under the Companies Act, 2013.
d) There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company which have occurred between financial year ended on 31st
March, 2023, to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
e) The company has not filed any application or there is no application
or proceeding pending against the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
during the year under review;
f) There is no requirement to conduct the valuation by the bank and no
Valuation done at the time of one-time Settlement during the period under review;
g) There are no voting rights exercised by any employee of the Company
pursuant to the section 67(3) read with the Rule 16 of the Companies (Share Capital and
Debenture) Rules, 2014.
GREEN INITIATIVES
Electronic copies of the Annual report for the year 2024 and the Notice
of the 13th Annual General Meeting are sent only to Members whose email addresses are
registered with the Company/ depository participant(s). To support the "Green
Initiative", Members who have not registered their email addresses are requested to
register the same with their DPs in case the shares are held by them in electronics form
and with RTA in case the shares are held by them in physical form.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors acknowledges the gratitude for the co-operation
and assistance received from National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Securities
Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, Auditors, Advisors and Consultants other Intermediary service provider/s and
other Investor/s for their continuous support for the working of the Company.
The Board of Directors also take this opportunity to extend its sincere
thanks for co-operation and assistance received by the Company from the Central -State -
Local Government and other regulatory Authorities, Bankers, Financial Institutions,
Business Associates and Shareholders and Members. The Directors also record their
appreciation of the dedication of all the employees at all level for their support and
commitment to ensure that the Company continues to grow.
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for and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Date: 03.09.2024 |
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Place: Indore |
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Kishore Kumar Bhuradia |
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DIN:03257728 |
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Managing Director |