Provisions are recognized when the Company has a presentobligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event,it is probable that an outflow of resources embodyingeconomic benefits will be required to settle the obligationand a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of theobligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate ofthe expenditure required to settle the present obligation at thereporting date.
Provisions are determined by discounting the expectedfuture cash flows (representing the best estimate of theexpenditure required to settle the present obligation at thebalance sheet date) at a pre-tax rate that reflects currentmarket assessments of the time value of money and therisks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount isrecognized as finance cost. Expected future operating lossesare not provided for. Contingent liabilities are disclosed whenthere is a possible obligation arising from past events, theexistence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrenceor non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future eventsnot wholly within the control of the Company or a presentobligation that arises from past events where it is either notprobable that an outflow of resources will be required to settlethe obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot bemade.
a) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the netprofit for the period (excluding other comprehensive income)attributable to equity shareholders of the Company by theweighted average number of equity shares outstandingduring the financial year, adjusted for bonus element in equityshares issued during the year.
b) Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the netprofit for the period attributable to equity shareholders by theweighted average number of shares outstanding during theperiod as adjusted for the effects of all diluted potential equity
shares except where the results are anti-dilutive assetsacquired and liabilities assumed.
The Company lease asset classes primarily consist of leasesfor buildings taken on lease for operating its office. TheCompany assesses whether a contract contains a lease, atinception of a contract. At the date of commencement of thelease, the company recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”)and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangementsin which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelvemonths or less (short-term leases) and low value leases.For these short-term and low value leases, the companyrecognizes the lease payments as an operating expense ona straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Right-of-useassets are depreciated from the commencement date on astraight-line basis over the lease term. The lease liability isinitially measured at amortized cost at the present value ofthe future lease payments.
Lease income from operating leases where the Companyis a lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line basisover the lease term unless the receipts are structuredto increase in line with expected general inflation tocompensate for the expected inflationary cost increases.
The functional currency and the presentation currency ofthe Company is Indian Rupees. Transactions in foreigncurrency are recorded on initial recognition using theexchange rate at the transaction date. Monetary assets andliabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translatedat the functional currency closing rates of exchange at thereporting date. Exchange differences arising on the settlementor translation of monetary items are recognized in the statementof profit and loss in the period in which they arise.
Borrowing costs include interest expense as per the effectiveinterest rate (EIR) and other costs incurred by the Company inconnection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing costs directlyattributable to acquisition or construction of those tangiblefixed assets which necessarily take a substantial period oftime to get ready for their intended use are capitalized. Otherborrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the year inwhich they are incurred.
The difference between the discounted amount mobilized andredemption value of securities is recognized in the statementof profit and loss over the life of the instrument using theEIR.
(i) Short- term employee benefits
Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve monthsof availing employee services are classified as short-termemployee benefits. These benefits include salaries andwages, bonus and ex-gratia. The undiscounted amount ofshort-term employee benefits such as salaries and wages,bonus and ex-gratia to be paid in exchange of employeeservices are recognized in the period in which the employeerenders the related service.
(ii) Post-employment benefits
(ii) (a) Defined contribution plans:
A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit planunder which an entity pays specified contributions to a separateentity and has no obligation to pay any further amounts. The
company makes specified monthly contributions towardsProvident Fund and Employees State Insurance Corporation(‘ESIC'). The contribution of company is recognized as anexpense in the Statement of Profit and Loss during the periodin which employee renders the related service. There are noother obligations other than the contribution payable to theProvident Fund and Employee State Insurance Scheme.These contributions are recognized as an expense in thestatement of profit and loss during the period during theperiod in which the employee renders the related service.
(ii) (b) Defined benefit plan:
Gratuity liability, wherever applicable, is provided for on thebasis of an actuarial valuation done as per projected unitcredit method, carried out by an independent actuary at theend of the year. The Company's gratuity benefit scheme is adefined benefit plan.
(iii) Other Long-term Benefits:
Compensated absences:
The Company provides for the encashment / availment ofleave with pay subject to certain rules. The employees areentitled to accumulate leave subject to certain limits for futureencashment / availment. The liability is provided based onthe number of days of unutilized leave at each balance sheetdate on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation.
Note. 3 Key accounting estimates and Judgments
The preparation of financial statements requires managementto make judgments, estimates and assumptions in theapplication of accounting policies that affect the reportedamounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actualresults may differ from these estimates. Estimates andunderlying assumptions are reviewed on ongoing basis. Anychanges to accounting estimates are recognized prospectively.Information about critical judgments in applying accountingpolicies, as well as estimates and assumptions that havethe most significant effect on the amounts recognized in thefinancial statements are included in the following notes:
(a) Provision and contingent liability: On an ongoing basis,Company reviews pending cases, claims by third parties andother contingencies. For contingent losses that are consideredprobable, an estimated loss is recorded as an accrual infinancial statements. Loss Contingencies that are consideredpossible are not provided for but disclosed as Contingentliabilities in the financial statements. Contingencies thelikelihood of which is remote are not disclosed in the financialstatements. Gain contingencies are not recognized until thecontingency has been resolved and amounts are received orreceivable.
(b) Allowance for impairment of financial asset: Judgments arerequired in assessing the recoverability of overdue loansand determining whether a provision against those loans isrequired. Factors considered include the aging of past dues,value of collateral and any possible actions that can be takento mitigate the risk of non-payment.
(c) Recognition of deferred tax assets: Deferred tax assets arerecognized for unused tax-loss carry forwards and unused taxcredits to the extent that realization of the related tax benefitis probable. The assessment of the probability with regard tothe realization of the tax benefit involves assumptions basedon the history of the entity and applicable laws.
(d) Property, plant and equipment and Intangible Assets:Management reviews the estimated useful life and residualvalues of the assets annually in order to determine theamount of depreciation to be recorded during any reporting
period. The useful life and residual values as per schedule IIof the Companies Act, 2013 or are based on the Company'shistorical experience with similar assets and taking intoaccount anticipated technological changes, whichever ismore appropriate.
(e) The fair value of financial instruments that are nottraded in an active market is determined using valuationtechniques. The Company uses its judgment to select avariety of methods and make assumptions that are mainlybased on market conditions existing at the end of eachreporting period.
(f) Defined benefit plans: The cost of defined benefit plans and thepresent value of the defined benefit obligations are based onactuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Anactuarial valuation involves making various assumptions thatmay differ from actual developments in the future. These includethe determination of the discount rate, future salary increasesand mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in thevaluation and its long - term nature, a defined benefit obligationis highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions.
3) Capital Redemption Reserve of Rs 456.72 lakhs consists of aggregate amount of Rs 113.30 lakhs transferred from the retained earning towardsnominal value of 11,32,983 fully paid up Equity Shares of f 10/-each bought back for the first time on 11/02/2014 for cash and Rs 343.42 lakhstransferred from the retained earning towards nominal value of 34,34,235 fully paid up Equity Shares of f 10/-each bought back for the second timetill 31/03/2023 for cash.
4) The Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on 05-Jan-2023 has approved buy-back of its own shares by the Company from openmarket through Stock Exchange route in terms of proviso to clause (b) of sub section 2 of section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicableregulations. The buyback so approved had opened from 16/01/2023 and closed on 29/05/2023. During this period 38,66,025 equity shares of Rs10/- each have been bought back by the company at an average rate of f 179.22 per share. A total sum of f 6,928.59 lakhs (excluding transactioncosts) was utilised for the said buyback. Post buyback the paid up share capital of the Company is f 3491.82 Lakhs (including f 12.22 Lakhs being theamount forfeited on 4,67,500 equity shares) comprising 3,47,95,992 equity shares of f 10/- each. Requisite compliances under applicable regulationshave been made in respect of aforesaid buyback including for extinguishment of said shares so bought back. Accordingly, EPS has been calculatedon weighted average number of shares as on 31-March-2024 in accordance with IND-AS 33. Out of total consideration of f 6,928.59 lakhs, f 729.40,lakhs paid towards buy-back of equity shares during the financial year 2023-24, is adjusted against share capital to the extent of f 43.18 lakhs andagainst the share premium to the extent of f 686.22 lakhs. Further consequent to the aforesaid buyback of 4,31,790 fully paid up Equity Shares of f10/- each during the year ended of 31-Mar-2024 for cash, the nominal amount of shares capital bought-back of f 43.18 lakhs has been transferred tothe Capital Redemption Reserve out of the Retained Earnings.
5) The Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on 09-August-2024 had approved buy-back of its own shares by the company throughtender route under stock exchange mechanism in terms of proviso to clause (b) of sub section 2 of section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013 and otherapplicable regulations. The buyback so approved had opened from 30/08/2024 and closed on 05/09/2024. During this period 7,85,751 equity sharesof Rs 10/- each have been bought back by the company at a rate of f 380/- per share. A total sum of f 2,907.28 lakhs (excluding transaction costs)was utilised for the said buyback. Post buyback the paid up share capital of the Company is f 3,413.25 lakhs (including f 12.22 Lakhs being theamount forfeited on 4,67,500 equity shares) comprising 3,40,10,241 equity shares of f 10/- each. Requisite compliances under applicable regulationshave been made in respect of aforesaid buyback including for extinguishment of said shares so bought back. Accordingly, EPS has been calculatedon weighted average number of shares as on 31-March-2025 in accordance with IND-AS 33. Total consideration of f 2985.85 lakhs paid towardsthe buyback of equity shares during the financial year 2024-25 is adjusted against share capital to the extent of f 78.58 lakhs and against the sharepremium and retained earnings to the extent of f 2,611.16 lakhs and f 296.12 lakhs, respectively. Further consequent to the aforesaid buyback of7,85,751 fully paid-up equity shares of f 10/- each during the year ended 31-Mar-2025 for cash, the nominal amount of share capital bought back off 78.58 lakhs has been transferred to the Capital Redemption Reserve out of the Retained Earnings.
6) Dividend amounting to f 521.94 lakhs @ f 1.50 per equity share proposed for the year ended March 31,2023 was paid on the outstanding number ofshares during the financial year 2023-24.
7) Dividend amounting to f 850.26 lakhs @ f Rs.1.50 per equity share of Rs 10 each and additionally a special dividend of f 1.00 aggregating tof 2.50 per equity share proposed for the year ended March 31,2024 was paid on the outstanding number of shares as on the cut-off date i.e.20/09/2024, during the financial year 2024-25.
Nature and purpose of reserves :
(A) Securities premium:
Securities premium is used to record the premium received on issue of shares. The Securities premium can be utilised only for limited purposes inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
(B) Retained earnings:
Retained earnings represents surplus/accumulated earnings of the Company and are available for distribution to shareholders.
(C) General reserve:
General reserve is free reserve available for distribution as recommended by Board in accordance with requirements of the Companies Act, 2013.
(D) Capital redemption reserve:
The Companies Act, 2013 requires that when a Company purchases its own shares out of free reserves or securities premium account or both, a sumequal to the nominal value of the shares so purchased shall be transferred to a capital redemption reserve. The reserve is utilised in accordance withthe provisions of Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013.
(E) Other comprehensive income (OCI):
The Company has elected to recognise changes in the fair value of certain investments in equity securities and other instruments in other comprehensiveincome. These changes are accumulated within the FVTOCI reserve under the head “other equity”. The Company transfers amounts from this reserveto retained earnings when those investments have been disposed off. Further this also represents the gain/(loss) on remeasurement of defined benefitobligations and of plan assets.
* Late Shri Vikas Mehrotra (Managing Director -International Operations) ceased as KMP w.e.f. 13th July 2023 on account of his demise and the gratuitypaid to his legal heirs during the year is shown above under the head remuneration paid for the Financial Year 2024-25.
# Notes:
1 The value of transaction represents the value of transaction with related party from the date the party became related party.
2 If the amount is less than Rs 500 then the figure is shown as “-” or “0”
3 The value of related party transactions are given, excluding applicable taxes if any.
4 Key Managerial Personnel Remuneration value is in the nature of Short term employee benefits as per IND AS 24.
Key Managerial Personnel Remuneration does not include provision for gratuity and Insurance premiums for medical and life.
Post employment benefits and other long term benefits are determined for all the employees on actuarial valuation basis. Hence, it is not possibleto identify and segregate such compensation pertaining to KMP’s for other long term employee benefits and post retirement employee benefits.Late Shri M.P. Mehrotra (Executive Vice Chairman ) ceased as related party w.e.f. 5th April 2024 on account of his demise and the gratuity payableis pending to be paid to his legal heirs. The Gratuity payable is shown above under the head remuneration payable for the Financial Year 2024¬25.
5 Miscellaneous advance given has been received on same day.
Note No 34. Capital management.
For the purpose of the Company’s capital management capital includes issued equity capital share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to theequity holders. The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to maximize the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants.To maintain or adjust the capital structure the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders return capital to shareholders or issue new shares.The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Company’s policy is to keep the gearing ratioas less as possible. The Company includes within net debt interest bearing loans and borrowings trade and other payables less cash and cash equivalentsexcluding discontinued operations.
In order to achieve this overall objective, the Company’s capital management amongst other things aims to ensure that it meets financial covenants attachedto the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structure requirements. Breaches in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bankto immediately call loans and borrowings. There have been no breaches in the financial covenants of any interest-bearing loans and borrowing in the currentperiod.
Note No 35. Other Financial Information
a. Under the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006 (MSMED) which came into force from 02 October 2006 certain disclosures arerequired to be made relating to MSME. On the basis of the information and records available with the Company the following disclosures are made forthe amounts due to the Micro and Small Enterprises.
There are no dues outstanding of an entity which is registered as the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises defined under ‘The Micro Small and MediumEnterprises Development Act 2006”.
1. Income Tax demand relating to financial year 2021-22 (AY 2022-23) is Rs 2,597.07 Lakhs (Previous year Rs 2,597.07 lakh) for which appeal is pendingbefore CIT(A).
This is disputed by the Company in appeal and hence not provided for. The Company’s refund of Rs 275.28 lakh as well as company’s refund in Previousyear for Rs 70.34 lakh, aggregated to Rs 345.62 Lakh has been withheld and adjusted due to the above demand by the income tax department.
The Company has evaluated the notice and demand letter and is of the opinion that it would succeed in appeal. Accordingly, no provision for any liabilityhas been made in these financial statements.
2. Income Tax demand relating to financial year 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) is Rs 71.69 Lakhs (Previous year Nil) for which appeal is pending before CIT(A).This is disputed by the Company in appeal and hence not provided for. The Company’s refund of Rs 52.75 lakh has been withheld and adjusted due tothe above demand (Previous year Nil) by the income tax department.
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables trade payables bank overdrafts and other current liabilities approximate theircarrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is shown at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willingparties other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
The fair values of the quoted securities and bonds are based on price quotations at the reporting date.
The fair value of unquoted instruments is based on NAV as per the latest financial figures of the respective company or price multiples of comparablecompanies or Price Quotation received from intermediaries dealing in unquoted shares. Other financial liabilities as well as other non-current financialliabilities is based on carrying value and obligations under finance lease is estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates currently available for debton similar terms credit risk and remaining maturities. The Company follows “FIFO” method for calculating the profit/loss on sale of investments.
Note No 39: Financial risk management.
Risk management framework
The Company has established a comprehensive system for risk management and internal controls for all its businesses to manage the risks that it isexposed to. The objective of its risk management framework is to ensure that various risks are identified measured and mitigated and also that policiesprocedures and standards are established to address these risks and ensure a systematic response in the case of crystallization of such risks.
The Company has exposure to the following risk arising from financial instruments:
i. Credit risk
ii. Liquidity risk
iii. Market risk
The Company has established required policies with respect to such risks which set forth limits mitigation strategies and internal controls to be implemented.The Board oversees the Company’s risk management which frames and reviews risk management processes and controls.
i. Credit risk:
It is risk of financial loss that the Company will incur a loss because its customer or counterparty to financial instruments fails to meet its contractualobligation.
The Company’s financial assets comprise of Cash and bank balance, Stock-in-trade, Trade receivables, Loans, Investments and Other financial assets.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is primarily from the Company’s trade receivables.
Following provides exposure to credit risk for trade receivables:
Trade Receivables: The Company has followed simplified method of ECL in case of Trade receivables and the Company recognises lifetimeexpected losses for all trade receivables that do not constitute a financing transaction. At each reporting date the Company assesses the impairmentrequirements.
Other financial assets considered to have a low credit risk:
Credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited as we generally invest in deposits with banks of high standing. Investments comprise of quotedand unquoted Equity instruments bonds and mutual funds which are market tradable. Other financial assets include deposits for assets acquired onlease.
Liquidity represents the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its financial obligations on time both in normal and in stressed conditionswithout having to liquidate assets or raise funds at unfavorable terms thus compromising its earnings and capital.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow at reasonable cost to meet expected and / or unexpected claims.It arises in the trading and investment activities and in the management of trading positions. The Company aims to maintain the level of its cash and cashequivalents and other highly marketable investments at an amount in excess of expected cash outflow on financial liabilities.
Funds required for short period is taken care by borrowings through overdraft facility against fixed deposits with the bank.
Market risk arises when movements in market factors (foreign exchange rates interest rates credit spreads and equity prices) impact the Company’s incomeor the market value of its portfolios. The Company in its course of business is exposed to market risk due to change in equity prices interest rates and foreignexchange rates. The objective of market risk management is to maintain an acceptable level of market risk exposure while aiming to maximize returns. TheCompany classifies exposures to market risk into either trading or non-trading portfolios. Both the portfolios are managed using the following sensitivityanalyses:
i) Equity price Risk
ii) Interest Rate Risk
iii) Currency Risk
The Company’s exposure to equity price risk arises primarily on account of its investment positions.
The Company’s equity price risk is managed in accordance with its Corporate Risk and Investment policy (CRIP) approved by the board. The board specifies
exposure limits and risk limits for the investments in equity.
The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk arises primarily on account of its amount given on loan and the surplus funds kept as deposits with the banks.The Company’s interest rate risk is managed in accordance with its policy approved by its board.
The non-traded Financial Assets and liabilities are fixed rate instruments and are valued at amortised cost. Any shifts in yield curve will not impact on their
carrying amount and will therefore not have any impact on the Company’s statement of profit and loss.
iii) Currency Risk /foreign exchange Risk
There is no exposure to currency risk as there is no position of the company stands in exchange traded currency derivatives.
i. Defined Contribution Plans:
Amount of Rs. 38.33 lakhs (Rs. 33.32 lakhs for the financial year 2023-2024) contributed to provident funds is recognized as an expense under ‘EmployeeCost in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
ii. Defined Benefit Plans
a) Gratuity (Funded):
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who has completed five years or more of service gets a gratuity on death or resignation orretirement at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed year of service. The gratuity plan is funded with LIC.
The following table summarizes the components of net expenses for gratuity benefits recognized in the statement of profit and loss other comprehensiveincome and the amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
(ii) Valuation techniques used to determine fair value
Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include :
• Quoted equity investments - Quoted closing price on stock exchange
• Mutual fund - net asset value of the scheme
• Alternative investment funds - net asset value of the scheme
• Unquoted equity investments - is based on NAV as per the latest financial figures of the respective company or price multiples of comparable companiesor Price Quotation received from intermediaries dealing in unquoted shares.
• Private equity investment fund - NAV of the audited financials of the funds.
• Real estate fund - net asset value, based on the independent valuation report or financial statements of the company income approach or marketapproach based on the independent valuation report.
(iii) Financial instruments not measured at fair value
Financial assets not measured at fair value includes cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, loans and other financial assets.
These are financial assets whose carrying amounts approximate fair value, due to their short-term nature.
Additionally, financial liabilities such as trade payables and other financial liabilities are not measured at FVTPL, whose carrying amounts approximate fairvalue, because of their short-term nature.
Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
Note No 43: Tax Expense
The Company pays taxes according to the rates applicable in India. Most taxes are recorded in the income statement and relate to taxes payable for thereporting period (current tax), but there is also a charge or credit relating to tax payable for future periods due to income or expenses being recognised ina different period for tax and accounting purposes (deferred tax). The Company provides for current tax according to the tax laws of India using tax ratesthat have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns in respect ofsituations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions, where appropriate, on the basis of amounts expected tobe paid to the tax authorities. Deferred tax is provided, using the liability method, on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases ofassets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all temporary differences that haveoriginated but not reversed at the balance sheet date, where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a right to payless tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date. A deferred tax asset is recognised when it is considered recoverable and therefore recognisedonly when, on the basis of all available evidence, it can be regarded as probable that there will be suitable taxable profits against which to recover carriedforward tax losses and from which the future reversal of underlying temporary differences can be deducted.
The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 contain substantial amendments in the Income Tax Act 1961 and the Finance (No.2) Act, 2019 to providean option to domestic companies to pay income tax at a concessional rate. The Company has elected to opt the amended tax regime w.e.f. the financialyear 2019-20.
(iv) Fair Value Hierarchy:
The fair values of the investment properties as mentioned in (ii) above as at 31-Mar-2025 and as at 31-Mar-2024 is based on valuations performedby valuer Green Brick Valuers Pvt Ltd, an approved valuer from Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) - vide IBBI/RV/-E-2/2023/189. Thevaluation of land has been done by the valuer on the basis of market value of property considering the location, size of plot, civic amenities availablenear the land. Further valuation of building has been done as per depreciated CPWD rates.
(v) Leasing arrangements
Investment properties are leased out to tenants under operating lease. Disclosure of future rent receivable is included in Note No 51: Disclosure underInd As 116 Lease.
(vi) Contractual obligations
The Company has no restrictions on the realisability of its investment properties and no contractual obligations to purchase, construct or develop theinvestment property. However, the responsibility for its repairs and maintenance is with the Company.
Note No 51: Disclosure under Ind As 116 Lease:
Leases
1 Company as a lessee:
The Company has taken premises on operating lease for the period which ranges from 11 months to 36 months with an option to renew the lease bymutual consent on mutually agreeable terms.
The Company has applied the exemptions not to recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for lease with less than 12 months of term lease.Information about leases for which the company is a lessee for more than 12 months are presented below:
Note No: 52: Intangible Assets under Development Ageing Schedule
There are no intangible assets under development as on March 31,2025, as well as March 31,2024.
Note No 53: Subsequent events:
There were no significant events after the end of the reporting period which require any adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements other than asstated below:
i) The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27th May 2025 has proposed a final dividend of Rs. 1.50 per equity share for the financial year ended31-March 2025. The dividend will be 15% on face value of Rs.10/- per equity share, subject to approval by the members of the Company at theforthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The dividend, if approved, will be paid as per applicable regulations subject to deduction of tax at source as per the applicable rate(s), to the memberswhose name stand in the register of members on the record date fixed for this purpose.
Note No 54: Segment reporting:
The Company is primarily engaged in the single segment i.e., in the business of investment & Sale/Purchase of Shares/Securities & Derivatives. As such theCompany’s financial statements are largely reflective of the investment business. There are no separate reportable segments identified as per the Ind AS 108- Operating segments. Further the Company does not have any reportable geographical segment. Hence segment-wise reporting has not been made.
Note No 55: Additional Regulatory disclosures.
i) During the financial years ended March 31,2025, and March 31,2024, the company has not revalued its property, plant and Equipment.
ii) All the lease agreements are executed in favor of the Company for properties where the Company is the lessee.
iii) During the financial years ended March 31,2025, and March 31,2024, the company has not revalued its intangible assets.
iv) The Company has been sanctioned working capital limits from Banks/financial institutions on the basis of security of Company’s own fixed deposits.
Therefore, during the financial years ending March 31,2025, and March 31,2024, the company is not required to file the Quarterly return/ statements ofcurrent assets with banks and financial institutions.
v) The company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the act read with companies (Restriction on number oflayers) rule 2017.
vi) During the financial years ended March 31,2025, and March 31,2024, no Scheme of Arrangements related to the company has been approved by theCompetent Authority in terms of sections 230 to 237 of the Companies Act, 2013.
vii) Utilisation of Borrowed funds and share premium: -
a. The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or other kind of funds)to any other person or entity, including foreign entity (Intermediaries), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that theIntermediary shall:
i. directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (UltimateBeneficiaries) or
ii. provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
b. The Company has not received any funds (which are material either individually or in the aggregate) from any person or entity, including foreignentity (Funding Parties), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall:
i. directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party(Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
viii) No proceedings have been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act,1988 and rules made thereunder, as at March 31,2025, and March 31,2024.
ix) The Company has not been declared willful defaulter by any bank or financial Institution or other lender, in accordance with the guidelines on willfuldefaulters issued by the Reserve Bank of India, during the year ended March 31,2025, and March 31,2024.
x) There is no creation or satisfaction of charges which are pending to be filed with ROC as at March 31,2025, and March 31,2024.
xi) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual currency during the financial years ended March 31,2025, and March 31,2024.
xii) The Company does not have any transactions not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the yearin the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961). Nopreviously unrecorded income and related assets have been recorded in the books of account during the year.
xiii) The auditors have expressed an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial statements of the Company for the financial years ended March 31,2025,and March 31,2024.
xiv) There are no items of income and expenditure of exceptional nature for the financial years ended March 31,2025, and March 31,2024.
xv) In accordance with Division III of Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, items in the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Balance Sheet having nilvalues during the reporting period have not been presented separately on the face of the financial statements. However, the Company confirms that therehave been no transactions under such heads during the reporting period.
xvi) The corporate governance report containing composition and category of directors, shareholding of non-executive directors is part of the annual reportfor the financial year ended March 31,2025.
Note No 56: Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year’s classification/disclosure androunding off errors have been ignored.
Note No 57: The amounts reflected as “ 0 “ or “ - ” in the financial information are values with less than rupees five hundred or 0.
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of the board of directors
For Agiwal & Associates
Chartered Accountants(FRN: 000181N)
CA P. C. Agiwal S.K. Agarwal K.K. Soni
Partner Managing Director Director-Finance& CFO
Membership No. 080475 (DIN:00106763) (DIN: 00106037)
Place: New Delhi Keshav Tandan H. Consul
Date: May 27th 2025 Executive Director Company Secretary
(DIN: 10450801) M. No A-11183
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