TO THE MEMBERS,
The Directors of the Company pleased to present the 29th Annual Report
on the business and operations of your Company, together with the Audited standalone and
consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Our Company's financial performance for the year under review is
summarized below:
Particulars |
Consolidated (INR in lakhs) |
Standalone (INR in lakhs) |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Total Income |
24,182.44 |
19,731.30 |
6,347.27 |
388.24 |
Less: Total Expenditure |
19,148.93 |
20,169.48 |
1,645.29 |
542.83 |
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax (PBT) |
5,033.51 |
(438.18) |
4,701.98 |
(154.59) |
Less: Current Tax |
237.47 |
69.90 |
224.90 |
69.86 |
Less: Deferred Tax |
7.30 |
273.62 |
254.86 |
(16.71) |
Less: MAT credit utilised |
21.35 |
- |
- |
- |
Profit/ (Loss) After Tax (PAT) |
4,767.39 |
(781.70) |
4,222.22 |
(207.74) |
Paid-up Equity Share Capital |
2,290.74 |
2,290.74 |
2,290.74 |
2,290.74 |
Other Equity |
12,989.23 |
8,535.59 |
11,225.26 |
7,290.41 |
Earnings Per Share (in INR) |
20.85 |
(3.38) |
18.43 |
(0.90) |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS
in terms of the provisions of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended from time to time.
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Your company is a NBFC which has been in existence for almost three
decades. Your Company is registered with the RBI as a NBFC without accepting public
deposits under section 45 IA of the RBI Act, 1934. There has been no change in the
business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Income and Profit After Tax:
The consolidated total income increased to INR 24,182.44 lakhs during
current FY 2023-24 as compared to INR 19,731.30 lakhs during previous FY 2022-23. The
Company recorded Profit (after tax) of INR 4767.39 lakhs during current fiscal as compared
to loss (after Tax) of INR 781.70 lakhs during previous FY 2022-23. Vibrant Global Salt
Private Limited registered both, top line n bottom line growth due to enhanced sales in
the tender segment business for Government as well as capitalizing opportunities for
contract manufacturing for other brands.
Standalone Income and Profit After Tax:
The standalone total income during FY 2023-24 is INR 6,347.27 lakhs, as
compared to INR 388.24 lakhs during FY 2022-23. The Company recorded profit (after Tax) of
INR 4,222.22 lakhs during current fiscal year as compared to loss (after Tax) of INR
207.74 lakhs during FY 2022-23. Overall improved performance in Vibrant Global Capital
Limited was attributed to prudent investments and buoyant capital market spruced up the
profitability.
DIVIDEND
Your Board of Directors declared interim dividend of INR 1.25 per
equity share, on 2,29,07,380 total outstanding equity shares of a face value of INR 10
each for the financial year 2023-24 at their meeting held on February 14, 2024.
Based on the business performance of the Company for FY 2023-24, the
Board of Directors of your Company is pleased to recommend a final dividend of INR 0.75
per equity Share, on total 2,29,07,380 total outstanding equity of INR 10/- each, subject
to approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing 29th AGM.
The final dividend, if approved by the Shareholders at the ensuing 29th
AGM, would involve a cash outflow of INR 171.81 lakhs. UNPAID DIVIDEND
The Company has declared Interim Dividend during the year under review
and there are few instances of unclaimed/unpaid dividend, however, no amount is due to
transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) on 31st March 2024.
Detailed disclosure relating to unpaid/unclaimed dividend is provided
in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of the Annual Report.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
INR 844.24 lakhs were transferred to the Statutory Reserves, as
required under Section 45-IC of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 during FY 2023-24.
SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2024, your Company had 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries.
1. Vibrant Global Salt Private Limited.
2. Vibrant Global Trading Private Limited.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SUBSIDIARIES Vibrant Global Trading
Private Limited
Total income for the FY 2023-24 was INR 4,947.50 lakhs as compared to
INR 8,957.44 lakhs during previous financial year. The Company made a profit (after tax)
of INR 143.62 lakhs during current fiscal year as compared to loss (after tax) of INR
570.53 lakhs during previous financial year Vibrant Global Salt Private Limited Total
income for the FY 2023-24was INR 13,008.44 lakhs as compared to INR 10,506.03 lakhs during
previous financial year. The Company made profit (after Tax) of INR 407.17 lakhs during FY
2023-24 as compared profit (after Tax) of INR 12.56 lakhs during previous financial year.
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and as stipulated under
Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,
the consolidated financial statements of the Companies and its Subsidiaries are prepared,
which forms part of the Annual Report. Further, a statement containing the salient
features of the financial statement of our Subsidiaries, prescribed format of AOC-1 is
appended as Annexure 1 to the Board Report.
The Statement also provides details of performance, financial positions
of each of Subsidiaries. These documents will also be available for inspection during
business hours at our Registered Office of the Company.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, there was no change in the share capital of the
Company. The outstanding, issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company was INR
2,290.74 lakhs as on March 31, 2024. The Authorised Share Capital of the Company was INR
2,725 lakhs as on March 31, 2024.
DEPOSITS
The Company being non-Deposit accepting NBFC registered with the
Reserve Bank of India under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has not
accepted deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF THE EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure 2 of the Board's Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, INVESTMENTS, GUARANTEES AND SECURITIES
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the
Financial Statements.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the
risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Company has in place a
comprehensive Risk Management framework to identify, monitor, review various risk
elements. On a periodic basis all necessary steps towards mitigation of various risk
elements which can impact the smooth functioning working of the Company are taken by the
Management of the Company. All the identified risks are managed through continuous review
of business parameters by the Management and the Board of Directors are also informed of
the risks and concerns.
Discussion on risks and concerns is covered separately under section
the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms integral part of this Annual
Report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Internal Financial Control systems of the Company are adequate with
reference to the Financial Statement, size and operations of the Company. Internal Auditor
of the Company observes the effective functioning of internal financial controls. The
scope and functions of Internal Auditor is defined and reviewed by the Audit Committee.
During the year under review, the Internal Financial Control were tested and no reportable
material weakness in the design or operation were observed. The Audit Committee reviews
the internal audit report received from internal Auditorand institutionalize new
procedures to strengthen controls.
POLICIES
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 and Companies Act, 2013 mandated the formulation of certain policies. All these
policies are available on the website of the Company (www.vibrantglobalgroup.com).
Sr. No. Name of the Policy
! Prohibition of Insider Trading Policy
! Code of Conduct
! Vigil Mechanism Policy
! Archival Policy for Retention of Documents
! Policy for determination of Materiality of Event or Information
! Policy for Evaluation of Performance of the Board of Directors
! Nomination & Remuneration Policy
! Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace policy
! Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 Your Company has in place an appropriate
policy which is in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints
Committee has been set up to redress complaints, if any, received regarding sexual
harassment of women. The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent,
contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. We further state that
during the financial year under review, there were no complaints received/cases filed /
cases pending under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Retirement by Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of section 152(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and in terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vaibhav Garg (DIN:
02643884) retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being
eligible offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his reappointment by the
members at the ensuing AGM.
Profile of the Director Seeking Appointment / Reappointment:
As required under Regulation 36 (3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements), 2015, particulars of the Directors retiring by rotation and
seeking reappointment at the ensuing 29th AGM is annexed to the notice convening 29th AGM.
Familiarization Program for Independent Directors:
With the commencement of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, the listed
entity is required to conduct the program for new joining director of the Company to get
him/her familiarization with the Company.
Declaration by Independent Directors:
The Company has obtained declarations from Independent Directors
stating that they meet the criteria of Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of
the Act.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2(51) and Section 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules 2014, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel:
1. Mr. Vinod Garg, Chairman and Managing Director
2. Mr. Vaibhav Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer
3. Mr. Jalpesh Darji, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Appointment/ Resignation of Key Managerial Personnel:
There was no appointment/ resignation of Key Managerial Personnel
during the year under review. REMUNERATION TO MANAGING DIRECTOR AND WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR
FROM SUBSIDARY COMPANIES
During the Financial Year 2023-24, Mr. Vinod Garg, Chairman &
Managing Director and Mr. Vaibhav Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer
did not draw any remuneration from Subsidiary Companies. There is no commission drawn by
Managing Director/ Whole-time Director from the Company or its subsidiaries and hence, no
disclosure is required under Section 197(14) of the Act and rules made thereunder. BOARD
MEETINGS
During the year under review 4 (four) Board Meetings were convened and
held, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening
gap between the meetings as within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. A
separate meeting of Independent Directors was held during the year under review.
BOARD EVALUATION
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing
Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Board has carried out the
annual evaluation of its own performance, and of each of the Directors individually,
including the independent directors, as well as the working of its committees based on the
criteria and framework adopted by the Board on recommendation of Nomination &
Remuneration Committee Meeting.
OUTCOME OF THE EVALUATION
The Board of your Company was satisfied with the functioning of the
Board and its committees. The committees are functioning well and besides their
committee's terms of reference, as mandated by law, important issues are brought up and
discussed in the committee meetings. The Board was also satisfied with the contribution of
directors, in their respective capacities, which reflects the overall engagement of the
individual directors.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Board of Directors of the Company carry out and reviews its CSR
responsibility in accordance with its CSR Policy. Details pertaining to CSR is given in
the Corporate Governance Report. The Annual Report on CSR activities as required under
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is attached to this report
as Annexure 3.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
(as at 31st March, 2024) Compositions of all Committees are as
follows: Audit Committee
Mr. Varun Vijaywargi, Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mrs. Khushboo Pasari, Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Vinod Garg, Member |
Executive Director |
Nomination and Remuneration/ Compensation Committee ("NRC")
Mr. Varun Vijaywargi, Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mrs. Khushboo Pasari, Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Kaushik Agrawal, Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Vinod Garg, Member |
Executive Director |
Stakeholders Relation Committee
Mr. Varun Vijaywargi, Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mrs. Khushboo Pasari, Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Vinod Garg, Member |
Executive Director |
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration/
Compensation Committee framed a Nomination & Remuneration Policyfor Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The Nomination & Remuneration Policyis
placed on the website of the Company. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Board of Directors has formulated a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower
Policy which provides a robust framework for dealing with genuine concerns and grievances.
INSIDER TRADING CODE
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 ("the PIT Regulations") and
amendments thereto on prevention of Insider Trading, your Company has a comprehensive Code
of Conduct for Regulating, monitoring and reporting of trading by Insiders along with
policy on legitimate purpose. Your Company also has a Code of Practices and Procedures of
fair disclosures of unpublished price sensitive information and these code(s) are in line
with the PIT regulations.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All the contracts/ arrangements/ transactions that were entered into by
the Company during the financial year with related parties were on an arm's length basis
and in the ordinary course of business. During the year, the Company had not entered into
any contract/ arrangement/ transaction with related parties which could be considered
material in accordance with the provisions of the Act on materiality of related party
transaction. Details of Related Party Transactions are given in the note No. 31 and 31A to
the Standalone Financial Statements. Also, Form AOC-2 on Related Party disclosures for the
year under review, form part of this Annual Report as Annexure 4.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review
forms part of this Annual Report. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As required under Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR,
2015), a Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate of Compliance from
Practicing Company Secretary form part of this Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUALRETURN
In accordance with section 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual Return is available on website of the Company. Web link of Annual Return:
http://www.vibrantglobalgroup.com/ ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGSANDOUTGO
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY |
Not Applicable |
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION |
Not Applicable |
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO |
NIL |
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
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. H. Roshan & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Nagpur,
Maharashtra, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year
2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report given by M/s H. Roshan & Associates, Nagpur for
the year under review is annexed herewith, as Annexure 5, is self-explanatory and do not
call for any further comments. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial
year 2023-24 has also been submitted to the BSE. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
M/s. Agrawal & Kedia, Chartered Accountants, Nagpur, Maharashtra
(FRN: 100114W), were appointed as statutory auditors of the company for a consecutive
second term of 5 years i.e. commencing from the conclusion of 27th AGM till conclusion of
32nd AGM.
M/s. Agrawal & Kedia, Chartered Accountants,have confirmed that:
! They satisfy criteria prescribed under Section 141 of the Companies
Act, 2013;
! They hold a valid Peer review certificate issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India.
Board's Comment on the Auditors' Report
M/s. Agrawal & Kedia, Statutory Auditors have submitted Auditor's
Report with unmodified opinion and unmodified figures for the financial year ended March
31, 2024in compliance of Reg. 33(1)(d) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report
are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does
not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. MATERIAL CHANGES /
DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE YEAR
There are no material changes and development affecting the financial
position of the Company which has occurred during the Financial Year ended on March 31,
2024.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THECOMPANY
There are no material changes which have occurred subsequent to the
close of the financial year and before the date of this report affecting financial,
position of the Company in any substantial manner. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following matters as there were no transactions on these matters during the
financial year 2023-24:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any scheme save and except Employees Stock Option Scheme as referred to in
this Report.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and the Company's operations in
future.
4. No frauds against the Company reported by the Auditors for the
period under report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 of the Act, Directors of
your Company state and confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
2023-24, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material
departures from the same;
2. The Directors had 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 March 31, 2024 and
of the profit and loss of the Company for year ended on that date;
3. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safe guarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
4. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
5. 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.
6. 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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors take this opportunity to express their grateful
appreciation for the co-operation and guidance received from the Regulators, Central &
State Govts., Bankers as well as the Shareholders during the year. Your directors also
wish to place on record their appreciation dedicated service rendered by all the employees
of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Vibrant Global Capital Limited |