Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 12th Annual Report of
your Company together with the Audited Financial Statements of Accounts for the financial
year ended 31stMarch, 2024.
I. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company as on 31stMarch
2024, are prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable Accounting Standards and
Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations") and the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
The summarized Standalone financial highlight is depicted below: (In Lakhs)
Particulars |
Year ending on 31st March, 2024 |
Year ending on 31st March, 2023 |
Sales |
2886.03 |
1938.04 |
Other Income |
127.47 |
5.67 |
Total Income |
3013.50 |
1943.72 |
Less: Expenditure |
(2480.62) |
(1800.69) |
Profit/Loss before interest, depreciation and tax |
617.70 |
219.24 |
Less: Interest |
55.43 |
51.02 |
Less: Depreciation & Amortization cost |
29.39 |
25.20 |
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax |
532.88 |
143.02 |
Less: Tax Expense |
(157.13) |
(25.99) |
Profit/ (Loss) after Tax |
375.74 |
117.03 |
The summarized Consolidated financial highlight is depicted below:
(In Lakhs)
Particulars |
Year ending on 31st March, 2024 |
Year ending on 31st March, 2023 |
Sales |
3390.48 |
1938.04 |
Other Income |
188.19 |
5.67 |
Total Income |
3578.67 |
1943.72 |
Less: Expenditure |
(2922.03) |
(1800.69) |
Profit/Loss before interest, depreciation and tax |
752.00 |
219.24 |
Less: Interest |
59.82 |
51.02 |
Less: Depreciation & Amortization cost |
35.54 |
25.20 |
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax |
656.64 |
143.02 |
Less: Tax Expense |
(155.60) |
(25.99) |
Profit/ (Loss) after Tax |
501.04 |
117.03 |
* The Consolidated Financial Statement have become applicable to the Company from the
F.Y. 2023-24 Hence the Figures are taken on Standalone basis as for the F.Y. 2023-24
II. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
During the year 2023-24, the standalone revenue of the company has increased to '
2886.03 lacs representing 49% increase as compare to 2022-23. Operating Profit (EBIDTA
before exceptional items) was increased by ' 389.86 Lacs showing growth of the
standalone income whilst the Net revenue (Total income) of the Company was increased by '
1069.78 Lacs showing growth of over by 55% over previous financial year. The Net profit of
the Company was increased by '258.71 Lacs registered showing growth of 221% over previous
year.
During the year 2023-24, the company reported a consolidated revenue of ' 3,390.48
lakhs. The operating profit (EBITDA before exceptional items) amounted to ' 656.64 lakhs,
while the total income stood at ' 3,578.67 lakhs. The company achieved a net profit of '
501.04 lakhs.
III. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR :
During the year under review, the company has made a net profit and the management is
optimizing that the growth of the company will be on better track and doing well in the
upcoming Financial Year. As, the Company has good orders in hand and Directors of your
company are expecting to achieve much more net profit during the year Financial Year in
comparing to the Previous Financial Year.
Further, in view of financial aspects, the position of the company is better than
earlier and its compete to complete the order in hand in upcoming period of time in easy
and smooth manner.
IV. DIVIDEND:
In order to conserve the resources for the future, the Board of Directors has not
recommended any dividend for the year
V. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profit under Retained
Earnings. Accordingly, your Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves for
the year ended March 31,2024.
VI. SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS
Subject to the applicable Provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with various
Circulars and notifications issued from time to time, all documents, including the notice
and Annual Report will be sent through electronic transmission in respect of members whose
email IDs are registered in their demat account or are otherwise provided by the members.
VII. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provision of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the
company.
VIII. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS:
During the year under review, there was no any change in the nature of the company's
business.
IX. GENERAL MEETING
During the year, extra -ordinary general meeting of the company was held as per the
below details:
Date of the EGM Notice: 02nd January, 2024 Date of EGM: 27th
January, 2024
Voting Period: 24th January, 2024 to 26th January, 2024
Description of Resolution |
Type of the Resolution |
No. of Votes Polled |
No. of Votes casted in favor |
No. of Votes Casted Against |
To consider and approve increase in authorised share capital of the
company And subsequent alteration of the capital clause of the memorandum of association |
Ordinary Resolution |
76,31,000 |
76,31,000 |
0 |
To issue fully convertible share warrants on preferential basis |
Special Resolution |
76,31,000 |
76,31,000 |
0 |
X. CHANGE IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
Authorised Capital
During the year under review, the authorized capital of the company has increased from
'13,00,00,000 /- (Rupees Thirteen Crores Only) divided into 1,30,00,000 (One Crore
Thirteen Lakhs) to '19,00,00,000/- (Rupees Nineteen Crore Only) divided into 1,90,00,000
(One Crore Nineteen Lacs Only) Equity Shares of '10/- only by obtaining shareholder
approval through Ordinary Resolution in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
("EGM") Held on January 27, 2024.
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid Up Capital of the company is ' 12,44,30,000/- (Twelve
Crore Forty-Four Lakhs Thirty Thousand Only) Equity Shares of ' 10/- Only (Rupees Ten
Only).
XI. ISSUE AND ALLOTMENT OF CONVERTIBLE WARRANTS
The Company has issued 73,50,000 (Seventy-Three Lakhs Fifty Thousand Only) Fully
Convertible Warrants("Warrants') each convertible into, or exchangeable for 1 (one)
fully paid-up equity share of the Company having face value of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten Only)
("Equity Share") each at an issue price of ' 41/- per Warrant including premium
of ' 31/- each on preferential basis. By obtaining Shareholders' approval through Special
Resolution in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting ("EGM") held on 12th
December, 2022. Further, the company has allotted
22.90.000 equity shares on 11th August, 2023 out of total 73,50,000
Convertible warrants and remaining 50,60,000 Equity Shares were allotted on 30th
October, 2023. It is to be informed that during the year, the Company has received Listing
and trading permission of total
73.50.000 Equity shares form National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
Further, the Company has issued 57,00,000 (Fifty-Seven Lakhs Only) Fully Convertible
War ran ts(" War rants') each convertible into, or exchangeable for 1 (one) fully
paid-up equity share of the Company having face value of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten Only)
("Equity Share") each at an issue price of ' 175/- per warrant including
premium of ' 165/- each on preferential basis by obtaining shareholders' approval
through Special Resolution in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting ("EGM") held on
27th January, 2024. Further, after the end of F.Y. 202324 the company has
allotted 7,28,490 Equity Shares out of 57,00,000 Convertible warrants on 30th
May, 2024. It is to be informed that the Company has received Listing and Trading approval
for 7,28,490 Equity Shares from NSE before signing of this report.
XII. DETAILS OF UTILIZATION OF FUND RAISED THROUGH PREFERENTIAL / STATEMENT OF
DEVIATION
There is no deviation or variation in the use of funds raised through Preferential
Issue of Convertible Warrants from the objects stated in the Explanatory Statement to the
Notice of EGM of the Company dated November 11,2022 & January 02,2024.
Original Object |
Modified Object, if any |
Original Allocation |
Modified allocation, if any |
Funds Utilised |
Amount of Deviation/ Variation for the quarter according to
applicable object |
Remarks if
Any |
To further strengthen the Company's capital base and to augment the
longterm resources for meeting funding requirements of its business activities including
future expansion plans/ activities, financing the future growth opportunities, to meet
working capital requirements and to meet general corporate purposes. |
N.A. |
'3013.50 Lacs |
N.A. |
' 3013.50 Lacs |
NIL |
None |
To Further Strengthen the Company's Capital Base and to augment the
long-term resources for meeting funding requirements of its business activities including
BOOT Projects , Assets Acquisitions, Acquisitions of Plant and Machinery and other Fixed
Assets to fund Subsidiary Company in Oman by Loan and/or Equity Participation further
expansion plans/activities financing the future growth opportunities , to working capital
requirements and to meet general corporate purposes. |
N.A |
' 2498.00 Lacs (Out of ' .9975.00 Lacs) |
N.A |
' 2498.00 Lacs (Out of ' .9975.00 Lacs) |
NIL |
None |
The Company have the Subsidiaries, Joint venture or Associate Company for the financial
year ended on March 31,2024 and a statement containing the salient features of financial
statement of our subsidiary in form AOC-1 is attached as "Annexure-A."
XIV. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit within the
meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment(s) for the time being in force). Hence, the requirement for furnishing the
details of deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act is not
applicable.
XV. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT:
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
occurred between the ends of the financial year to which this financial statement relate
on the date of this report.
XVI. DISCLOSURE OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and
implemented by the Company are adequate. During the period under review, no material or
serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for
inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
XVII. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL:
There are no any significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals impacting the going concern status of your Company and its operations in future.
XVIII. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Section 186 of the Act
during the year. Pursuant to Section 186 of the Act, details of the Loans and advances
made by the company are provided in Note 17 of the Financial Statement.
During the year, the Company has not given any guarantee or provided security in
connection with the loan to any other body corporate or person or made any investments.
XIX. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time,
the Company has a policy on Related Party Transactions which is approved by the Board
which inter-alia defines the process for identifying, reviewing, approving and monitoring
of Related Party Transactions. The policy is available on the Company's website at www.felixindustries.co.
The information to related party transaction for the F.Y 2023-24 is annexed herewith
Form AOC-2 is attached as " Annexure- B" .
XX. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 is given in the Statement annexed herewith as "Annexure-C".
XXI. SECRETERIAL STANDARDS
The Company has substantially and materially complied with applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, as amended from time to
time.
XXII. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO:
[A] Consumption Of Energy & Technology Absorption:
The details as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, in
respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption are provided in "Annexure-D"
of this report.
[B] Foreign Exchange Earning & Outgo :
Foreign Exchange Earning: NIL (Value of exports in FOB Basis)
Foreign Exchange Outgo : NIL
XXIII. REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT OF THE COMPANY:
M/s. Big Share Services Pvt. Ltd. is our registrar and share transfer agent of the
company.
XXIV. PROFILE OF DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTMENT
As required under regulation 36(3) of SEBI (LODR), 2015, particulars of the Directors
retiring and seeking reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting is annexed to the
notice convening 12th Annual General Meeting.
XXV. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL a. Composition of Board
Name of Directors |
Designation |
Category |
No. of Board Meeting held during the year |
No. of Board Meeting attended during the year |
Mr. Ritesh Vinay Patel |
Managing Director |
Promoter Executive |
11 |
11 |
Mr. Vinay Rajnikant Patel |
Whole Time Director and CEO |
Promoter Executive Director |
11 |
11 |
Mrs. Mayuri Vinay Patel (5) |
Director |
Non- Executive Director Non- Independent Director |
11 |
11 |
Mr. Kashyap Shah(1) |
Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
11 |
07 |
Mrs. Nivedita Dinkar |
Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
11 |
05 |
Mr. Niren Atinbhai Desai (2) |
Additional Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
02 |
02 |
Mr. Rushi Jani(3) |
Additional Director |
Non-Executive Professional |
00 |
00 |
Mrs. Shital Barot(4) |
Additional Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
00 |
00 |
(1) Mr. Kashyap Shah resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f 15th February,
2024.
(2) Mr. Niren Desai was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional Independent
Director of the company w.e,f 15th February, 2024.
(3) Mr. Rushi Jani was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional Director under
Professional Category w.e.f 29th may, 2024.
(4) Mrs. Shital Barot was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional independent
Director w.e.f 29th May, 2024.
(5) Mrs. Mayuri Vinay Patel resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f. 29th
May, 2024.
b Key Managerial Personnel:
Pursuant to the provision of section 203 of the Companies Act,2013 ( 'the Act,') Mr.
Ritesh Patel, Managing Director, Mr. Vinay Rajnikantbhai Patel CEO & Whole-time
Director and Mr. Uday C. Shah, Chief Financial Officer of the Company are the key
managerial personnel's of the company on 31.03.2024.
Mrs. Hena Harshal Shah is appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of
the Company w.e.f 02nd June, 2023.
c. Appointment/Resignation of Directors
Mr. Kashyap Shah has resigned from the Independent Directorship of the Company
w.e.f 15th February, 2024.
Mr. Niren Atinbhai Desai was appointed as an Additional Director under category
of Independent Director of the company w.e.f 15th February, 2024 for a term of
5 years subject to the approval of shareholders of the company.
Mr. Rushi Jani was appointed as an Additional Director under category of
Non-Promoter & Non-Independent of the company w.e.f 29th May, 2024.
Mrs. Shital barot was appointed as Additional Director under category of
Independent Director of the company w.e.f 29th May, 2024 for a term of 5 years
subject to the approval of shareholders of the company.
Mrs. Mayuri Vinay Patel has Resigned from the position of Director of the
company w.e.f 29th May, 2024.
Mr. Vinay Rajnikant Patel, who was appointed as Whole Time Director effective
from 1st October 2019 for a tenure of five years, has been re-appointed in the Annual
General Meeting for a period of three years, effective from 1st October 2024, upon
completion of his tenure on 30th September, 2024.
d. Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appointment:
Mr. Vinay R. Patel (DIN: 08377751) is liable to retire by rotation at the 12th
AGM pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and the Articles of
Association of Company and being eligible have offered herself for reappointment.
Appropriate resolutions for the re-appointment are being placed for your approval at the
ensuing AGM.
The brief resume of the Directors and other related information has been detailed in
the Notice convening the 12thAGM of your Company.
e. Declaration of Independence:
Mr. Kashyap H. Shah , Ms. Nivedita Dinkar and Mr. Niren Atinbhai Desai were the
Independent Directors of the company during the financial year ended on March 31,2024.The
Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they
meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued there under as well as Regulation 16(1)(b)
of Listing Regulations (including any Statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the
time being in force).
The Board is of the opinion that all Independent Directors of the Company possess
requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and they hold highest standards of
integrity.
During the year under review, the non-executive directors of the Company had no
pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board / Committee of the Company.
f. Evaluation of Board's Performance:
Pursuant to the Provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own
performance, performance of the Chairman, the Committees and independent Directors without
Participation of the relevant Director. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the
Board continuously evaluates the performance of the Board and provides feedback to the
Chairman of the Board. The independent directors had a separate meeting without the
presence of any non-independent directors and management and considered and evaluated the
Board's performance, performance of the Chairman and other non-independent directors and
shared their views with the Chairman. The Board had also separately evaluated
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The Board of Directors of the Company met (11 ) Eleven times during the financial year
ended March 31,2024, i.e. on 25th May, 2023, 01st July, 2023, 27th
July, 2023, 11th August, 2023, 29th August, 2023, 30th
October, 2023, 09th November, 2023, 02nd January, 2024, 24th
January, 2024, 15th February, 2024 and 28th February, 2024. Details
of attendance of meetings of the Board and its Committees are included in this report.
The Independent Directors of the Company met on 28th February, 2024 during
the financial year under review. The Meeting was conducted in an informal manner without
the presence of the Chairman, Executive Directors, Chief Financial officer, Company
Secretary and any other Managerial Personnel.
h. Board Committees
As required under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Board
of Directors has (a) Audit Committee (b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee and (c)
Stakeholders Relationship Committee. A detailed note on the composition of the Committees,
role and responsibilities assigned to these Committees etc. are included in this report.
XXVI. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force), the Directors of our
Company confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024, the applicable Accounting Standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act,
2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in
force), have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
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 your Company as at 31stMarch,
2024 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (including
any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force) for
safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively;
f) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
XXVII. CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by
designated persons and their immediate relatives ("Code") as per the
requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Code, inter alia, lays down the procedures to be followed
by designated persons while trading/ dealing in the Company's shares and sharing
Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI"). The Code covers Company's
obligation to maintain a structured digital database ("SDD"), mechanism for
prevention of insider trading and handling of UPSI, and the process to familiarize with
the sensitivity of UPSI. To increase awareness on the prevention of insider trading in the
organisation and to help the Designated Persons to identify and fulfill their obligations,
regular trainings have been imparted to all designated persons by the Company
XXVIII. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92 of the Act read with
Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, Annual Return of the
Company as at March 31, 2024 is hosted on your Company's website at www.
felixindustries.co.
XXIX. DISCLOSURE OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board Committees play a crucial role in the governance structure of the Company and
have been constituted to deal with specific areas/activities as mandated by applicable
regulations, which concern the Company and need a closer review. The composition and terms
of reference of all the Committees are in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, as applicable. During the year, all the recommendations made by the
respective Committees were accepted by the Board. All observations, recommendations and
decisions of the Committees are placed before the Board for information or for approval.
The Board Committees request special invitees to join the meeting, as and when
appropriate.
The Company have Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
[A] AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee of Directors was constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section
177 of the Companies Act, 2013;
The Audit Committee was reconstituted on February 15, 2024, and subsequently
re-constituted on May 29, 2024 following the end of financial year. The composition of the
Committee is in conformity with the provisions of the said section.
> Composition:
The details of composition of Audit Committee are as follows:
Sr.
No. |
Name |
Designation |
Position In Committee |
No. of meeting held |
No. of meetings attended |
1. |
Mr. Kashyap Shah (1) |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
05 |
03 |
2. |
Mr. Ritesh Patel |
Executive Director |
Member |
05 |
05 |
3. |
Mrs. Nivedita Dinkar |
Independent Director |
Member |
05 |
02 |
4. |
Mr. Niren Atinbhai Desai (2) |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
01 |
01 |
5. |
Mrs. Shital Barot (3) |
Independent Director |
Member |
00 |
00 |
(1) Mr. Kashyap Shah resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f 15th February,
2024.
(2) Mr. Niren Desai was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional Independent
Director of the company w.e,f 15th February, 2024.
(3) Mrs. Shital Barot was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional independent
Director w.e.f 29th May, 2024.
The Audit Committee had 05 meetings i.e. on 25th May, 2023, 11th
August, 2023, 30th October, 2023, 09th November, 2023 & 28th
February, 2024 during the financial year.
> Terms of Reference
The powers, role and terms of reference of the Audit Committee covers the areas as
contemplated under Regulation 18 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 as applicable along with other terms as referred by the Board of
Directors. The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are broadly as under:
Oversight of the Company's Financial Reporting Process and the disclosure of its
Financial Information to ensure that the Financial Statement is correct, sufficient and
credible;
Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of
Auditors of the Company;
Approval of payment to Statutory Auditors for any other services rendered by the
Statutory Auditors;
Examination and reviewing, with the Management, the Annual Financial Statements
and Auditors' Report thereon before submission to the Board for approval, with particular
reference to:
i. Matters required to be included in the Director's Responsibility Statement to be
included in the Board's report in terms of Section 134 (3)(c) of the Act;
ii. Changes, if any, in the Accounting Policies and Practices and reasons for the same;
iii. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by
Management;
iv. Significant adjustments made in the Financial Statements arising out of audit
findings;
v. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to Financial
Statements;
vi. Disclosure of any Related Party Transactions;
vii. Qualifications in the draft Audit Report;
Reviewing with the Management, the quarterly Financial Statements before
submission to the Board for approval;
Review and monitor the Auditors' independence and performance and effectiveness
of audit process;
Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with
Related Parties;
Scrutiny of Inter - Corporate Loans and Investments;
Evaluations of Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management Systems;
Reviewing with the Management, performance of Statutory and Internal Auditor and
adequacy of the internal control systems;
Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function and discussion with Internal
Auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on;
Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the Internal Auditors
into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal
control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the Board;
Discussion with Statutory Auditors before the audit commences, about the nature
and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
To review the functioning of the Whistle Blower Mechanism;
Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the
Audit Committee;
Oversight of the Listed entity's financial reporting process and the disclosure
of its financial information to ensure that the Financial Statement is correct, sufficient
and credible.
[B] NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors was constituted pursuant to the
provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee was reconstituted on February 15, 2024, and
subsequently reconstituted again on May 29, 2024, following the end of the financial year.
The composition of the Committee is in conformity with the provisions of the said
section.
> Composition
The details of composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee are as follows:
Sr.
No. |
Name |
Designation |
Position In Committee |
No. of meeting held |
No. of meetings attended |
1. |
Mr. Kashyap Shah (1) |
Independent Director |
Member |
02 |
02 |
2. |
Mrs. Mayuri Vinay Patel (2) |
Non-Executive Director |
Member |
03 |
03 |
3. |
Mrs. Nivedita Dinkar |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
03 |
01 |
4. |
Mr. Niren Atinbhai Desai (3) |
Independent Director |
Member |
01 |
01 |
5. |
Mrs. Shital Barot (4) |
Independent Director |
Chairperson |
00 |
00 |
6. |
Mr. Rushi Jani (5) |
Non-Executive Director |
Member |
00 |
00 |
(1) Mr. Kashyap Shah resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f 15th February,
2024.
(2) Mrs. Mayuri Vinay Patel resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f. 29th
May, 2024.
(3) Mr. Niren Desai was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional Independent
Director of the company w.e,f 15th February, 2024.
(4) Mrs. Shital Barot was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional independent
Director w.e.f 29th May, 2024.
(5) Mr. Rushi Jani was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional Director under
Professional Category w.e.f 29th may, 2024.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee had 03 meeting i.e. on 01st
July, 2023, 11th August, 2023 & 15th February, 2024 during the
financial year.
The remuneration has been paid as approved by the Board, in accordance with the
approval of the Shareholders and within the overall ceiling prescribed under Section 197
and 198 of the Companies Act, 2013.
> Terms of reference:
The broad terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are as under:
Determination and recommendation of criteria for appointment of Executive,
Non-Executive and Independent Directors to the Board;
Review and approval of compensation / remuneration payable to Senior Management
Personnel, Relatives of Directors, Executive and Non-Executive Directors etc. and
recommend to the Board for their approval;
Succession planning for Board of Directors and Senior Management Employees;
Identifying and selection of candidates for appointment of Directors / Independent
Directors based on laid down criteria;
Examination and evaluation of performance of the Board of Directors and Senior
Management Personnel including Key Managerial Personnel based on criteria approved by the
Board;
The Board has on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a
policy on director's appointment and remuneration of Directors including criteria for
determining qualification, positive attributes, independence of directors and remuneration
for directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The Nomination and
Remuneration Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.felixindustries.co.
> Policy on Directors' Appointment & Remuneration
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating to
remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The said policy
is accessible on the Company's official website at www.felixindustries.co.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid out in
the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
> Performance Evaluation :
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, Listing Regulations, 2015 and the Remuneration
Policy of the Company, the Board of Directors/ Independent Directors/ Nomination and
Remuneration Committee (as applicable) has undertaken an evaluation of its own
performance, the performance of its Committees and of all the individual Directors
including the Chairman of the Board of Directors based on various parameters relating to
roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Board, effectiveness of its functioning,
contribution of Directors at meetings and the functioning of its Committees. Such
evaluation is presented to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of
Directors (as applicable). Directors express their satisfaction with the evaluation
process.
The Committee while evaluating the performance of the Non-Executive Independent
Directors may take into consideration various factors including:
Attendance and Participation at the Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and
Annual General Meeting;
Other Directorship held by the Non-Executive Independent Directors;
Input in strategy decisions;
Review of Financial Statements, risks and business performance;
Time devoted toward discussion with Management;
Active participation in long-term strategic planning;
[C] STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors was constituted pursuant to the
provisions of Section 178(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee was reconstituted on February 15, 2024, and
subsequently re-constituted on May 29, 2024 after the end of financial year The
composition of the Committee is in conformity with the provisions of the said section.
> Composition:
The details of composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee shall comprise;
Sr.
No. |
Name |
Designation |
Position In Committee |
No. of meeting held |
No. of meetings attended |
1. |
Mr. Kashyap Shah (1) |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
02 |
01 |
2. |
Mr. Ritesh Patel |
Executive Director |
Member |
02 |
02 |
3. |
Mrs. Nivedita Dinkar |
Independent Director |
Member |
02 |
01 |
4. |
Mr. Niren Atinbhai Desai (2) |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
01 |
01 |
5. |
Mrs. Shital Barot (3) |
Independent Director |
Member |
00 |
00 |
(1) Mr. Kashyap Shah resigned from the directorship of the company w.e.f 15th February,
2024.
(2) Mr. Niren Desai was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional Independent
Director of the company w.e,f 15th February, 2024.
(3) Mrs. Shital Barot was appointed as Additional Non-Executive Additional independent
Director w.e.f 29th May, 2024.
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee had 02 meeting i.e. on 11th August,
2023 & 28thFebruary, 2024 during the financial year.
> Terms of reference:
Transfer and transmission of shares held by shareholders in physical format;
Shareholder's Compliant viz non-receipt of dividend, annual report, shares after
transfer, delays in transfer of shares etc.;
Status of dematerialization/rematerialization of shares;
Issue of duplicate share certificates;
Monitor and Track redressal of Investor complaints;
Oversee the performance of the Company's Registrar and Transfer Agents;
Suggest measures for improvement upgrade the standard of services to investors
from time to time;
Carry out any other function as is referred by the board from time to time or
enforced by any statutory modification/ amendment or modification as may be applicable;
> Your Company's shares are compulsorily traded in the de-materialized form. Based
on the delegated powers of the Board, Directors/ officers / RTA approves the application /
request for transfers / transmission / demat / remat of shares, deletion of name,
duplicate share certificate etc. on a regular basis and the same is reported at the next
meeting of the Committee, normally held every quarter.
> Details of Investor's grievances/ Complaints:
No. of Complaints pending as on April 01,2023 |
NIL |
No. of Complaints identified and reported during Financial Year
2023-24 |
NIL |
No. of Complaints disposed during the year ended March 31,2024 |
NIL |
No. of pending Complaints as on March 31,2024 |
NIL |
XXX. AUDITORS:
[A] Statutory Auditors:
M/s. S.N Shah & Associates, Chartered Accountants appointed as the auditor of the
company in the AGM held on 09th September, 2022 to hold the office till the
conclusion of the 14th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2026 at
such remuneration as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors of the Company
and the Statutory Auditor.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by M/s. S.N Shah
& Associates, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the Company, in their
report. The observations made by the Statutory Auditors in their report for the financial
period ended 31st March, 2024 read with the explanatory notes therein are
self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from
the Board under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Statutory Auditors' of the Company has put one matter under EMPHASIS OF MATTER and
pointed out that the Financial Statement of the Company:
a. The current trade receivables reported in the financial statements include trade
receivable of ' 1,08,80,111/- outstanding more than three years, which the company
has considered as good for recovery.
b. Short Term Loans & Advances. The company has given short term loans &
advances to the parties which has been classified as Short Term Loans & Advances.
Board Response
a. The Board of Your Company would like to clarify that the Company is pursuing the
matters with the parties to whom such amount is outstanding since long and looking to the
future business opportunity, the Company has yet not started any legal action against
them.
In view of the management of the company, it is most likely that the company will be
able to recover the amount from the doubtful debtors and hence the company has not made
any provision against the doubtful debts of ' 1,08,80,111/-.
The said amount belongs to the period pre-Initial Public Offer (IPO) of the Company.
The Board will again access the possibilities of recovery and if required might consider
for provision of Doubtful debts in current Financial Year i.e. 2024-25.
b. The Company has extended short-term loans and advances to unrelated third parties.
These parties are not affiliated with the Company and its promoters or group. The Company
has given such loans and advances in compliances of provisions of section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and are short term in nature with repayment ON DEMAND. Further, the
Note No.17 to the accounts is self-explanatory in nature.
[B] Cost Auditor:
As the cost audit is not applicable to the Company, therefore the Company has not
appointed the Cost Auditor pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014.
Further, maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under
sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, is not required by the Company
and accordingly such accounts and records are not made and maintained.
[C] Internal Auditor
Mr. Amit Uttamchandani, proprietor of M/s Amit Uttamchandani & Associates;
Chartered Accountants is the Internal Auditor of the Company.
[D] Secretarial Auditor:
The Company has appointed the M/s Vishwas Sharma & Associates, Company Secretaries,
Ahmedabad as Secretarial Auditor to conduct secretarial audit pursuant to the provisions
of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The secretarial audit of the Company has been
conducted on a concurrent basis in respect of the matters as set out in the said rules and
Secretarial Audit Report given by
M/s. Vishwas Sharma & Associates, Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the
Company forms part of this report and is marked as "Annexure-F".
The Secretarial Audit Report for the year ended on March 31, 2024 does not contain any
qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
XXXI. GREEN INITIATIVE
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken a "Green Initiative in the Corporate
Governance" by allowing paperless compliances by the Companies and has issued
Circulars stating that service of notice/documents including Annual Report can be sent by
e-mail to its members.
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company welcomes and supports the 'Green
Initiative' undertaken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, enabling
electronic delivery of documents including the Annual Report, amongst others, to
shareholders at their e-mail address previously registered with the DPs and RTAs.
Shareholders who have not registered their e-mail addresses so far are requested to do
the same. Those holding shares in demat form can register their e-mail address with their
concerned DPs. Shareholders who hold shares in physical form are requested to register
their e-mail addresses with the RTA.
XXXII. CORPORTAE GOVERNANCE
Your Company has been complying with the principals of good Corporate Governance over
the years and is committed to the highest standards of compliance. Pursuant to regulation
15(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance
provisions as specified in regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of Regulation 46
(2) and para C, D and E of schedule V shall not apply to the listed entity which has
listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange and as your Company is listed on SME
exchange of NSE
i.e. NSE Emerge,
Therefore, the Regulations relating to Corporate Governance are not applicable to the
Company.
XXXIII. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
As per the requirement of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, your Company has
constituted Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) which is responsible for redressal of
complaints related to sexual harassment. The ICs includes external members with relevant
experience. The ICs, presided by senior women, conduct the investigations and make
decisions at the respective locations. The ICs also work extensively on creating awareness
on relevance of sexual harassment issues, including while working remotely.
Your Directors declared and confirm that, during the year under review, there is no
case filed under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013.
All new employees go through a detailed personal orientation on anti-sexual harassment
policy adopted by the Company.
XXXIV. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Company believes in the conduct of its affairs in a fair and transparent manner to
foster professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior in its employees &
stakeholders. The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy as a part of vigil
mechanism. The said policy is available on the website of the company www.felixindustries.co.
Also, the Code of Business Conduct (Code) lays down important corporate ethical
practices that shape the Company's value system and business functions and represents
cherished values of the Company.
XXXV. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
The provision of section 135(1) of Companies Act 2013 i.e. Corporate Social
Responsibility is not applicable on the company, hence, the company has not constituted
CSR committee.
XXXVI. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as
stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e) of the Listing Regulations is given as an "Annexure-E"
to this report
XXXVII. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has substantially and materially complied with applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, as amended from time to
time.
XXXVIII. VARIOUS POLICIES OF THE COMPANY
In accordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015and the Companies Act,
2013 the Company has formulated, implemented various policies. All such Policies are
available on Company's website www.felixindustries.co under the Policies
sub-caption of the Investor Caption. The policies are reviewed periodically by the Board
and updated based on need and requirements.
Name of the Policy |
Brief Description |
Whistle Blower or Vigil Mechanism Policy |
The policy is meant for directors, employees and stakeholders of the
Company to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or
violation of the Company's code of conduct and ethics amongst others. |
Policy for determination nof materiality of events |
This policy applies for determining and disclosing material events
taking place in the Company. |
Code of conduct for Director(s)and Senior Management Personnel |
The Policy is aimed to formulate code of Conduct for the Directors and
Senior Management Personnel to establish highest standard of their ethical, moral and
legal conduct in the business affairs of the Company. |
Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading |
The Policy provides for framework for dealing with the securities of
the Company in mandated manner. |
XXXIX. DIRECTOR'S DISQUALIFICATION
All the directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified from
being appointed as directors in terms of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
XL. RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company does not have any Risk Management Policy or any statement concerning
development and implementation of risk management policy of the company as the elements of
risk threatening the Company's existence are very minimal.
XLI. INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE :
During the Financial Year ended on March, 31st 2024, there is no application
made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
XLII. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE
TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF;
Not applicable during the year under review.
XLIII. GENERAL:
Your Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise; and Your Company does not have any ESOP scheme for its employees.
XLIV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your directors take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to the
shareholders, customers, bankers, suppliers and other business associates for the
excellent support and cooperation extended by them.
Your directors gratefully acknowledge the ongoing co-operation and support provided by
the Central and State Governments, Stock Exchanges, SEBI, RBI and other Regulatory Bodies.
Regd. office:
Plot No. 123 Devraj Industrial Park Piplaj Piran Road,
Pirana
Ahmedabad,
Gujarat-382405.
By Order of the Board of Directors For, Felix Industries Limited
|
Sd/- |
Sd/- |
|
Ritesh Patel |
Vinay Patel |
Date: 03/09/2024 |
Managing Director |
Whole Time Director |
Place: Ahmedabad |
(DIN: 05350896) |
(DIN:08377751) |