To The Members of
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED
Your Directors' have pleasure in presenting their 40th Annual
Report and the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March,
2023.
1. HIGHLIGHTS/ PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
Rs In Lakhs (except EPS)
Particulars |
Standalone Results for the
year ended at |
Consolidated Results for the
year ended at |
|
31.03.2023 |
31.03.2022 |
31.03.2023 |
31.03.2022 |
Total Income |
9,581.42 |
13,249.72 |
10,106.88 |
12,434.92 |
Total Expenses |
1,02,602.06 |
90,284.09 |
1,23,702.76 |
90,426.64 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax and Exceptional Item |
(93,020.62) |
(77,034.37) |
(1,13,595.88) |
(77,991.72) |
Exceptional Item |
2,333.66 |
5,045.71 |
6,587.56 |
5,045.70 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
(95,354.28) |
(82,080.07) |
(1,20,183.44) |
(83,037.42) |
Tax Expense (Net) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit /(Loss) After Tax |
(95,354.28) |
(82,080.07) |
(1,20,183.44 |
(83,037.42) |
Earnings Per Share (EPS) |
(371.05) |
(319.04) |
(450.53) |
(322.95) |
2. OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
During the year under review on standalone basis your Company earned an
income of Rs 9,581.42 Lakh against
Rs 13,249.72 Lakh in the previous year. Your Company incurred losses of
Rs 95,354.28 Lakh as compared to the Rs 82,080.07 Lakh in the previous year.
3. DIVIDEND
In view of the losses incurred and stressed financial resources, your
Directors do not recommend any dividend on Equity Shares and Preference Shares for the
year under review. Consequently, no amount is transferred to reserves for the year ended
31st March, 2023.
4. BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The Company is amongst the leading players in the country in the
Engineering, Designing and Construction (E, D & C) segment for power, roads, Bridges
and other infrastructure sectors. The Company is also engaged in implementation, operation
and maintenance of several projects in Power sector and infrastructural areas through its
special purpose vehicles. It has executed the various projects within the state and
country. Further, the Company is also a leading utility company having presence across the
value chain of energy, Infrastructure businesses.
5. SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, there is no change in the Share Capital
of the Company. The present paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company is Rs
25,69,84,000/- comprising of 2,56,98,400 Equity Shares having face value of Rs 10/- each.
6. FINANCE
During the year under review, the Companys Financials were under severe
stress on account of several factors like delay in execution of projects, delay in
execution of BOT Projects, cost over runs on delayed projects, high interest cost vis-
a-vis volume of the Companys operation, stressed working capital f inance and similar
factor s peculiar to the infrastructure sector.
7. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and implementation
requirements of Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS) Rules on Accounting and disclosure
requirements, which is applicable to our company and as prescribed by Regulation 33 of the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter
referred to as "SEBI Listing Regulations") the audited Consolidated Financial
Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement
containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiary and
joint venture in the prescribed form AOC-1 is annexed to this annual report. Pursuant to
Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the financial statements of the subsidiaries are
kept for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company. The said
financial statements of the subsidiaries are also available on the website of the Company
www.supremeinfra.com under the Investors Section.
8. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATES COMPANIES
The Company as on 31st March, 2023 had three Subsidiaries of
which two are incorporated and based in India & One Overseas. The Company also had one
Associate Company as on 31st March, 2023. Some Joint Venture Projects have become
non-operative on account of the completion of the projects.
The Company has adopted a policy for determining material subsidiaries
in terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations 2015. The said policy is available on the Companys website. A
statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiary
companies is attached to the financial statements in Form AOC-1.
NAME |
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES COUNTRY OF
INCORPORATION |
COMPANYS HOLDING (IN %) |
SUBSIDIARY OF |
SUPREME PANVEL INDAPUR TOLLWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED |
INDIA |
64 |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED |
SUPREME MEGA STRUCTURES PRIVATE LIMITED |
INDIA |
60 |
SUPREMEINFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE OVERSEAS LLC |
OMAN |
60 |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED |
MOHOL KURUL KAMATI MANDRUP |
INDIA |
49 |
SUPREMEINFRASTRUCTURE |
TOLLWAYS PVT. LTD. |
|
|
INDIA LIMITED |
PATIALA NABHA INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD. |
INDIA |
100 |
SUPREMEINFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED |
KOTKAPURA MUKTSAR TOLLWAYS PVT. LTD. |
INDIA |
99 |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE BOT PVT. LTD. |
INDIA |
100 |
SUPREMEINFRASTRUCTURE INDIA LIMITED |
Pursuant to initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
(CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC') in the following
subsidiary companies, the Holding Company has lost control / significant influence over
the following subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures. Accordingly, the following
entities cease to be subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of the Holding Company.
|
JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES |
|
NAME |
COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION |
COMPANYS HOLDING (IN %) |
SUBSIDIARY OF |
SANJOSE SUPREME TOLLWAYSDEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED |
INDIA |
96.10 |
Under Liquidation Process |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE BOT HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED |
INDIA |
51 |
Under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) |
SUPREME BEST VALUE KOLHAPUR (SHIROLI) |
INDIA |
45.90 |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE |
SANGLI TOLLWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED |
|
|
BOT HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED |
SUPREME AHMEDNAGAR KARMALA TEMBHURNI |
INDIA |
51 |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE |
TOLLWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED |
|
|
BOT HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED |
SUPREME KOPARGAON AHMEDNAGAR TOLLWAY PRIVATE LIMITED |
INDIA |
51 |
SUPREME INFRASTRUCTURE BOT HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED |
NAME |
ASSOCIATE COMPANIES COUNTRY OF
INCORPORATION |
COMPANYS HOLDING (IN %) |
SUBSIDIARY OF |
SOHAR STONES LLC |
OMAN |
30 |
|
OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE
COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant and material orders have been passed by the regulators
or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Companys operations in
future
10. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposit
from the public or its employees during the year under review. As such, no amount of
Principal or Interest is outstanding as on the Balance Sheet date.
11. ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY
The Company is conscious of the impor tance of environmentally clean
and safe operations. The Companys policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner,
so as to ensure safety of all applicable compliances of environmental regulations and
preservation of natural resources.
Your Directors further state that during the year under review, no
complaints were reported to the Board as required by the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
12. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no
reportable material weaknesses in the operations were observed.
13. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Ankit Jain had
resigned from the Position of Company Secretary and Compliance officer and Ms. Sapna
Vaishnav (having ACS NO: 62317), was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance officer
of the Company at the Board Meeting held on 05th January, 2023 based on the
recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and has requisite
qualifications to hold the said position.
She fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and the Rules made
thereunder.
She is not related to any director on the Board of the Company.
The Company has designated Mr. Vikram Sharma as the Managing Director
and Mr. Sidharth Suresh Kumar Jain as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
14. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirement of Listing Regulations, the Company
has put in place a Familiarisation Program for the independent directors to familiarize
them with their role, rights and responsibility as directors, the working of the Company,
nature of the industry in which the Company oper ates, business model, etc. The details of
the Familiarization Program are explained in the Corporate Governance Report. The said
details are also available on the website of the Company www.supremeinfra.com.
15. Independent Directors Meeting
In terms of Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, Independent Directors of the Company are required to hold at least
one meeting in a financial year without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and
Members of Management. During the year under review, Independent Directors met separately
on January 15, 2023, inter-alia, for
Evaluation of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the
Board of Directors of the Company as a whole.
Evaluation of performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking
into views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors; and
Evaluation of the quality, content, and timelines of flow of
information between the Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
16. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p), 149(8) and Schedule IV
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, annual performance evaluation of the Directors as well as
that of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders
Relationship Committee has been carried out. The performance evaluation of the Independent
Directors was carried out by the entire Board and the performance evaluation of the
Chairman and Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
17. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has adopted a remuneration policy for the Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and
Regulation of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. The remuneration policy is annexed as Annexure II to this Report.
18. MEETINGS
The Company held a minimum of Board meeting and Audit Committee Meeting
as per companies Act, 2013. The details of the Meetings held during the financial year are
given in the Corporate Governance Report.
19. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel), 2014 is annexed as "Annexure III" During the financial year
2022-2023, this clause is not applicable as there are no employee in the Company employed
throughout the financial year with salary above Rs 102 Lakhs per annum or employed in part
of the financial year with average salary above Rs 8.5 Lakhs per month.
The ratio of remuneration of each Director to the median employees
remuneration and other details in terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 5 (1)) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 is given in the statement here as follows:
Particulars |
Remarks |
1. The Ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the
median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year |
During the year Directors of the Company are not being paid
any remuneration |
2. The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director,
Chief Financial Officer in the financial year. |
During the year, the Directors of the Company are not being
paid any remuneration. There is no increase in the salary of CFO during the year |
3. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the
company. |
The total number of permanent employee of Supreme
Infrastructure India Limited as on 31st March, 2023 were 57 (Fifty-Seven) |
4. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries
of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its
comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification
thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the
managerial remuneration |
During the reporting period there is no increase in the
compensation of the employees |
5. It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration is as per the
Remuneration Policy of the Company |
Pursuant to Rule 5(1)(xii) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, it is affirmed that the remuneration
paid to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior Management, if any, is as per
the remuneration Policy of the Company |
20. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR
INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has complied with provisions of Section 186 of the Act, to
the extent applicable with respect to Loans, Guarantees or Investments during the year.
Pursuant to Section 186 of the Act, details of the Investments made by
the Company are provided in the notes to the standalone financial statement.
19. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Corporate Social Responsibility as per Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 is currently not applicable to Company.
20. AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 and other applicable
provisions, if any of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, M/s. Borkar
& Muzumdar, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No, 101569W) and M/s. Ramanand
& Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 117776W) are appointed as
the joint auditors of the Company for a period of three years by the members of the
Company at 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to hold off ice from the
conclusion of 38th AGM till the conclusion of 41st AGM.
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
The specific notes forming part of the Accounts referred to in the
Auditors Report read with the notes to financial statements as referred to therein, are
self-explanatory and give complete information and addresses the observations if any.
Further the observation/s made therein read with concerned Notes to financial statements,
provide sufficient information and are self-explanatory. So no further explanations or a
comment is required/provided in this report with respect thereto.
EXPLANATION TO THE QUALIFICATION IN AUDITORS REPORT (STANDALONE)
The Directors submit their explanation to the qualifications made by
the Auditors in their report for the year 2022-2023. The relevant Para nos. of the report
and reply are as under: i. Auditors Qualification and Managements Reply on standalone
financial results:
Audit Qualification
(a) As stated in Note 2 to the accompanying statement, the
Company's trade receivables and other current assets as at March 31, 2023 include
trade receivables amounting to 74,749.41 lakhs and unbilled revenue amounting 3,965,57
lakhs respectively, which have been outstanding for a substantial period (including
receivables in respect of projects closed/substantially closed). Management has assessed
that no adjustments are required to the carrying value of the aforesaid balances, which is
not in accordance with the requirements of Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments'
considering the period of outstanding. Consequently, in the absence of sufficient and
appropriate evidence to support the management's contention of recover ability of
these amounts and balance confirmations, we are unable to comment upon the adjustments, if
any, that are required to the carrying value of trade receivables and other current
assets, and consequential impact, if any, on the accompanying statement. The audit Opinion
on the Company's Statement for the previous year ended 31st March 2022 was
also modified in respect of this matter.
Auditor's Qualification on the Internal Financial Controls
relating to above matters:
The Company's internal financial control in respect of supervisory
and review controls over process of determining impairment allowance for trade receivables
which are doubtful of recovery were not operating effectively. In the absence of detailed
assessment conducted by the management for determining the recoverability of trade
receivables that remain long outstanding, in our opinion, could result in a potential
material misstatement to the carrying value of trade receivables, and consequently, could
also impact the loss (financial performance including other comprehensive income) after
tax.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
Trade receivables and other current assets as at March 31, 2023 include
trade receivables amounting to. 74,749.41 lakhs (March 31, 2022: 57,636,97 lakhs)
and unbilled revenue amounting 3,965,57 lakhs respectively, in respect of projects which
have been outstanding for a substantial period (including receivables in respect of
projects closed/substantially closed). Based on the contract terms and the ongoing
recovery/ arbitration procedures (which are at various stages). Management is reasonably
confident of recovering these amounts in full. Accordingly, these amounts have been
considered as good and recoverable. Balances of Trade Receivables are subject to balance
confirmation and adjustments, if any.
Audit Qualification:
(b) As stated in Note 4 to the accompanying statement, the
Company's non-current investments and trade receivable as at March 31, 2023 include
non-current investments in Subsidiar y Company, Supreme Infrastructure BOT Private Limited
and trade receivables from step down subsidiaries of the said subsidiary amounting to
142,558.84 lakhs and 1,848.31 lakhs respectively. The said subsidiar y Company has
significant accumulated losses, and its consolidated net-worth is fully eroded. Further,
the said Company is facing liquidity constraints due to which it may not be able to
realise projections as per the approved business plans.
Also, during the previous year, The National Company Law Tribunal,
Mumbai (NCLT) vide Order dated
February 25, 2022 ("Admission Order"), has appointed an
Interim Resolution Professional ("IRP") on a petition initiated by one of the
operational creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. (IBC). The said
Admission Order has been subsequently assailed by one of the suspended directors before
the Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ("NCLAT"). The
Hon'ble NCLAT has vide its order dated September 02, 2022 has annulled the Admission
Order and other factors described in the aforementioned note. The management has
considered such balances as fully recoverable and assessed that no adjustments are
required to the carrying value of the aforesaid balances, which is not in accordance with
the requirements of Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments'. In the absence of suff
icient appropriate evidence to support the management's assessment as above,
accumulated losses in this subsidiary as on March 31, 2023, and other relevant alternate
evidence, we are unable to comment upon adjustments, if any, that may be required to the
carrying values of these non-current investments and trade receivables from step down
subsidiaries of said Subsidiary Company and the consequential impact on the accompanying
Statement. The audit opinion on the Company's Statement for the previous year ended
March 31, 2022 was also modified in respect of this matter.
Auditor's Qualification on the Internal Financial Controls
relating to above matters:
The Company's internal financial control in respect of supervisory
and review controls over process of determining the carrying value of non-current
investments were not operating effectively.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
The Company's non-current investments and trade receivable as at
March 31, 2023 include investments in Supreme Infrastructure BOT Private Limited
(SIBPL), a subsidiary company and trade receivable from step down subsidiaries of
SIBPL, amounting to 142,556.84 lakhs (March 31, 2022: 142,556.84 lakhs) and 1,848.31 lakhs
respectively. SIBPL has various Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) SPVS under its fold.
While SIBPL has incurred losses during its initial years and have accumulated losses,
causing the net worth of the entity to be fully eroded as at 31 March 2023, the underlying
projects are expected to achieve adequate profitability on substantial completion of the
underlying projects. The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai (NCLT) vide Order dated
25th February 2022 ("Admission Order "), has appointed an Interim Resolution
Professional ("IRP") on a petition initiated by one of the operational creditors
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC'). The said Admission Order
has been subsequently assailed by one of the suspended directors before the Hon'ble
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ("NCLAT"). The Hon'ble NCLAT vide
its order dated September 02, 2022 has annulled the Admission Order. Further, commercial
operation date (COD) in respect of these subsidiaries of SIBPL has been delayed due to
various reasons attributable to the clients primarily due to non-availability of right of
way, environmental clearances etc. and in respect of these subsidiaries, the toll receipts
is lower as compared to the projected receipts on account of delay in receiving
compensation from government for exempted vehicles. Due to this, there have been defaults
in repayment of principal and interest in respect of the borrowings and the respective
entity is in discussion with their lenders for the restructuring of the loans.
Management is in discussion with the respective lenders, clients for
the availability of right of way and other required clearances and is confident of
resolving the matter without any loss to the respective SPVS. Therefore, based on certain
estimates like future business plans, growth prospects, ongoing discussions with the
clients and consortium lenders, on the basis of the orders of Hon'ble NCLAT for these
step down subsidiaries, Management believes that the net-worth of SIBPL does not represent
its true market value and hence carrying value of the non-current investments and Trade
receivable as at March 31, 2023 are considered as good and recoverable.
Audit Qualification:
(c) As stated in Note 5 to the accompanying statements, the
Company's non-current investments, trade receivable and other current assets as at
March 31, 2023 include investments in one of its subsidiary, trade activate Windows
receivable and unbilled revenue from said subsidiary amounting to 15,677.52 lakhs,
3,814.66 lakhs and to Settings to activate Windows. 3,201.87 lakhs respectively. During
the previous year, National Highways Authority of India ("NHAI") had issued an
intent to terminate notice to this subsidiary, the said notice has been subsequently
stayed by order of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and the matter has been referred
to arbitral tribunal in order to adjudicate the dispute between the parties during the
previous year.
In terms of the order passed by the Hon'ble Arbitral Tribunal
dated March 10, 2023 in furtherance to the Hon'ble Apex Court directions dated
February 7, 2023, this subsidiary and NHAI have been directed to explore mutual
conciliation under policy of NHAI, which are currently ongoing as informed by the
management. The management has considered these non-current investments, trade receivable
and other current assets as fully recoverable and has assessed that no adjustments are
required to the carrying value of the aforesaid balances, which is not in accordance with
the requirements of Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments'. In the absence of
sufficient and appropriate evidence to support the management's assessment as above,
stoppage of operations and non-recognition of trade payable to holding Company in books of
this subsidiary, and also considering the fact that NHAI has appointed new vendor to
complete the remaining work of the ongoing project, and no cash flows due to the aforesaid
termination notice and matter under arbitration, we are unable to comment upon impact of
adjustments, that may be required to the carrying values of these non- current
investments, trade receivables and other current assets and the consequential impact on
the accompanying statements. The audit Opinion on the Company's Statement for the
previous year ended 31 March, 2022 was also modified in respect of this matter.
Auditor's Qualification on the Internal Financial Controls
relating to above matters:
Absence of detailed assessment conducted by the management for
determining the carrying value of non-current investments, in our opinion, could result in
a potential material misstatement to the carrying value of non-current investment, and
consequently, could also impact the loss (financial performance including other
comprehensive income) after tax.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
The Company's non-current investments and trade receivable as at
March 31, 2023 include investments in Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited
(SPITPL), a subsidiary company, trade receivable and unbilled revenue from said
subsidiary amounting to 15,677,52 lakhs (March 31, 2022: 14,686.34 lakhs), 3,814.66 lakhs
(March 31, 2022: 3,632.06 lakhs) and 3,201.67 lakhs (March 31, 2022: 3,292,66 lakhs)
respectively. SPITPL is a special purpose vehicle company incorporated for the purpose of
undertaking the work for construction of Panvel - Indapur NH-17 awarded by National
Highways Authority of India ("NHAI") on built, operate and transfer basis.
During the previous year, National Highways Authority of India ("NHAI") had
issued an intent to terminate notice to this subsidiary, the said notice has been
subsequently stayed by order of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and the matter has
been referred to arbitral tribunal in order to adjudicate the dispute between the parties
during the previous year. In terms of the order passed by the Hon'ble Arbitral
Tribunal dated March 10, 2023 in furtherance to the Hon'ble Apex Court directions
dated February 7, 2023, this subsidiary and NHAI have been directed to explore mutual
conciliation under policy of NHAI, which are currently ongoing. Further, commercial
operation date (COD) in respect of SPITPL has been delayed due to various reasons
attributable to the clients primarily due to non-availability of right of way,
environmental clearances etc. Management is in discussion with the respective lenders,
clients for the availability of right of way and other required clearances and is
confident of resolving the matter without any loss. Therefore, based on certain estimates
like future business plans, growth prospects, ongoing discussions with the clients and
consortium lenders, Management believes that the net-worth of SPITPL does not represent
its true market value and the realizable amount of SPITPL is higher than the carrying
value of the non-current investments and trade receivable as at March 31, 2023 and due to
which these are considered as good and recoverable.
Audit Qualification:
(d) As stated in Note 6 to the accompanying statements, the
Company's current borrowings as at March 31, 2023 include balance amounting to
32,772,84 Lakhs (Principal Amount), in respect of which confirmations/statements from the
respective banks/lenders have not been received. Further, in respect of certain loans
where principal balance has been conf irmed from the confirmations issued by the
banks/lenders, the interest accrued amounting 3,20,650.01 Lakhs and Margin Money amounting
to 498.53 lakhs included in other non-current assets as on March 31, 2023 have not been
confirmed by banks/lenders. In cases where lenders have given confirmation for interest
outstanding, differences are noticed in the balances since Banks/ lenders have stopped
accrual of interest as the accounts of the Company are classified as NPA in their books.
In the absence of such confirmation from banks/lenders or sufficient and appropriate
alternate audit evidence for differences, we are unable to comment on the adjustments and
changes in results and classification of balances in accordance with the principle of Ind
AS
1, presentation of financial statements, that may be required to
carrying value of the aforementioned balances in the accompanying statement. The audit
Opinion on the Company's Statement for the previous year ended March 31, 2022 was
also modified in respect of this matter.
Management Reply to the above Auditor s Qualification:
Current Borrowings as at March 31, 2023 include balance amounting to Rs
32,772.84 Lakhs (Principal Amount), in respect of which confirmations/statements from the
respective banks/lenders have not been received. Further, in respect of certain loans
where principal balance has been conf irmed from the confirmations issued by the
banks/tenders, the interest accrued amounting Rs 3,20,650.01 Lakhs and Margin Money
amounting to Rs 498.53 lakhs included in other non-current assets as on March 31, 2023
have not been conf irmed by banks/lenders. In the absence of conf irmations/statements
from the lenders, the Company has provided for interest and other penal charges on these
borrowings based on the latest communication available from the respective lenders at the
interest rate specified in the agreement. The Company's management believes that
amount payable on settlement will not exceed the liability provided in books in respect of
these borrowings. Accordingly, classification of these borrowings into current and
non-current as at March 31, 2023 is based on the original maturity terms stated in the
agreements with the lenders.
Audit Qualification:
(e) As stated in Note 7 to the accompanying statement, regarding non
compliances with the requirements of section 129(3), 92 and 137, of the Act related to
Filing of annual return and annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2022
for which the no provision for penalty is done in its Standalone financial statements.
Further, additional financial impact if any due to other
non-compliances of the Act and SEBI regulations on the financial statements is presently
not ascertainable.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
The Company has not complied with the following requirements of the
Companies Act 2013.
EXPLANATION TO THE QUALIFICATION IN AUDITORS REPORT (CONSOLIDATED)
The Directors submit their explanation to the qualifications made by
the Auditors in their report for the year 2022-2023. The relevant Para nos. of the report
and reply are as under: i. Auditors Qualification and Managements Reply on Consolidated
financial results:
Audit Qualification:
(a) As stated in Note 2 to the accompanying statement, the Holding
Company's trade receivables and other current assets as at March 31, 2023 include
trade receivables amounting to Rs 74,749.41 lakhs and unbilled revenue amounting
3,965,57 lakhs respectively, which have been outstanding for a substantial period
(including receivables in respect of projects closed/ substantially closed) and Management
has assessed that no adjustments are required to the carrying value of the aforesaid
balances, which is not in accordance with the requirements of Ind AS 109, Financial
Instruments' considering the period of outstanding. Consequently, in the absence of
sufficient and appropriate evidence to suppor t the management's contention of
recover ability of these amounts and balance confirmations, we are unable to comment upon
the adjustments, if any, that are required to the carrying value of trade receivables, and
consequential impact, if any, on the accompanying statement. The audit Opinion on the
Company's Statement for the previous year ended March 31, 2022 was also modified in
respect of this matter.
Auditor's Qualification on the Internal Financial Controls
relating to above:
The Holding Company's internal financial control in respect of
supervisory and review controls over process of determining impairment allowance for trade
receivables which are doubtful of recovery were not operating effectively. In the absence
of detailed assessment conducted by the management for determining the recoverability of
trade receivables that remain long outstanding, in our opinion, could result in a
potential material misstatement to the carrying value of trade receivables, and
consequently, could also impact the loss (financial performance including other
comprehensive income) after tax.
Audit Qualification
(b) The Group's trade receivable as at March 31, 2023 include
receivable from one of the subsidiaries, Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited
amounting to
Rs 2,367.55 lakhs has not been recognized by the subsidiary in its
financial statements as payable to the holding Company. Due to this, trade receivables of
the group are overstated and losses of the group for the year are understated to the
extent of Rs 2,387,55 lakhs. The audit Opinion on the Company's Statement for the
previous year ended 31 March, 2022 was also modified in respect of this matter.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
(a) and (b) The Holding Company's trade receivables and other
current assets as at March 31, 2023 include trade receivables amounting to Rs 74,749.41
lakhs and unbilled revenue amounting Rs 3,965,57 lakhs respectively, which have been
outstanding for a substantial period (including receivables in respect of projects
closed/substantially closed) Based on the contract terms and the ongoing recovery/
arbitration procedures (which are at various stages). Management is reasonably confident
of recovering these amounts in full. Accordingly, these amounts have been considered as
good and recoverable. Balances of Trade Receivables are subject to balance confirmation
and adjustments, if any
Audit Qualification
(c) As stated in Note 3 to the accompanying statements, the Holding
Company's current borrowings as at March 31, 2023 include balance amounting to Rs
32,772,84 Lakhs (Principal Amount), in respect of which confirmations/ statements from the
respective banks/lenders have not been received. Further, in respect of certain loans
where principal balance has been conf irmed from the confirmations issued by the
banks/lenders, the interest accrued amounting Rs 3,20,650.01 Lakhs and Margin Money
amounting to Rs 498,53 lakhs included in other non-current assets as on March 31, 2023
have not been confirmed by banks/lenders, In cases where lenders have given conf irmation
for interest outstanding, differences are noticed in the balances since Banks/ lenders
have stopped accrual of interest as the accounts of the Company are classified as NPA in
their books. In the absence of such confirmation from banks/tenders or sufficient and
appropriate alternate audit evidence for differences, we are unable to comment on the
adjustments and changes in results and classification of balances in accordance with the
principle of Ind AS
1, presentation of financial statements, that may be required to
carrying value of the aforementioned balances in the accompanying statement. The audit
Opinion on the Company's Statement for the previous year ended 31
March, 2022 was also modified in respect of this matter.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
The Holding Company's current borrowings as at March 31, 2023
include balance amounting to Rs 32,772.84 Lakhs (Principal Amount), in respect of which
confirmations/statements from the respective banks/ lender s have not been provided to us
by the management of the Company. Further, in respect of certain loans where principal
balance has been confirmed from the confirmations issued by the banks/ lenders, the
interest accrued amounting Rs 3,20,650.01 Lakhs and Margin Money amounting to Rs 498.53
lakhs included in other non-current assets as on March 31, 2023 have not been confirmed by
banks/lenders. In the absence of conf irmations/statements from the lenders, the Company
has provided for interest and other penal charges on these borrowings based on the latest
communication available from the respective lenders at the interest rate specified in the
agreement. The Holding Company's management believes that amount payable on
settlement will not exceed the liability provided in books in respect of these borrowings.
Accordingly, classif ication of these borrowings into current and non-current as at March
31, 2023 is based on the original maturity terms stated in the agreements with the
lenders.
Audit Qualification:
(d) As stated in Note 4 to the accompanying statement, regarding non
compliances with the requirements of section 129(3), 92 and 137, of the Act by holding
Company related to Filing of annual return and annual accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2022 for which the no provision for penalty is done in the statements.
Further, additional financial impact if any due to other non-compliances of the Act and
SEBI regulations on the statements is presently not ascertainable
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
The Holding Company has not complied with the following requirements of
the Companies Act 2013. Filing of annual return and annual accounts for the
financial year ended March 31, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of section 129(3),
92 and 137 of the Act. Compliance for the same will be done in due course.
Audit Qualification
(e) (A) The following qualifications to the audit opinion on the
consolidated financial result of Supreme Infrastructure BOT Private Limited
(SIBPL'), subsidiary of the Holding Company, issued by an independent firm of
Chartered Accountants vide its report dated November, 08 2023, reproduced by us as under:
i) In case of SIBPL, as stated in Note 6(a) of the financial results, the SIBPL's
current maturities of non-current borrowings from financial institutions as at March 31,
2023 having balance of 65,454.11 lakhs and its interest of Rs 1,986.07 lakhs in
respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been received. These
borrowings have been classified into current, as the loan has been classified as NPA.
Further, whilst we have been able to perform alternate procedures with respect to certain
balances, in the absence of confirmations from the lenders, we are unable to comment on
the adjustments, if any, that may be required to the carrying value of these balances on
account of changes, if any, to the terms and conditions of the transactions, and
consequential impact, on the accompanying standalone f inancial statements. ii) In case of
Supreme Vasai Bhiwandi Tollways Private Limited ("SVBTPL"), a subsidiar y
company, As stated in Note 6(b) of the financial results, the SVBTPL's c Current
maturities of long term borrowings and other current f inancial liabilities as March 31,
2023 include balances aggregating to Rs 15,924.75 lakhs and its interest of Rs 4,987.63
lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been received.
These borrowings have been classif ied into current as they are being declared NPA.
Further, whilst we have been able to perform alternate procedures with respect to certain
balances, in the absence of confirmations from the lenders, we are unable to comment on
the adjustments, if any, that may be required to the carrying value of these balances on
account of changes, if any, to the terms and conditions of the transactions, and
consequential impact, on the accompanying standalone f inancial statements.
As stated in Note 6(b) of the financial results, SVBTPL's balances
with banks as at March 31, 2023 having balance of Rs 5.20 lakhs in respect which direct
confirmations from the banker have not been received. Further, whilst we have been able to
perform alternate procedures with respect to certain balances, in the absence of
confirmations from the bankers, we are unable to comment on the adjustments, if any, that
may be required to the carrying value of these balances on account of changes, if any.
iii) In case of Kotkapura Muktsar Tollways Private Limited
("KMTPL"), a subsidiary company, as stated in Note 6(c) of the financial
statements, the Company's Current maturities of long term borrowings and other
current financial liabilities as at March 31, 2023 include balances aggregating to Rs
3,113.08 lakhs and its interest of Rs 4.190.93 lakhs in respect of which direct
confirmations from the lender have not been received. These borrowings have been
classified into current, as the loan has been classified as NPA. Further, whilst we have
been able to perform alternate procedures with respect to certain balances, in the absence
of confirmations from the lenders, we are unable to comment on the adjustments, if any,
that may be required to the carrying value of these balances on account of changes, if
any, to the terms and conditions of the transactions, and consequential impact, on the
accompanying standalone financial statements. iv) In case of Supreme Manor Wada Bhiwandi
Infrastructure Private Limited ("SMWBIPL"), a subsidiary company,
As stated in Note 6(d) of the financial results, MWBIPL's
Current maturities of long term borrowings and other current f inancial liabilities as at
March 31, 2023 include balances aggregating to 7,160.60 lakhs and its interest of
Rs 26,497.96 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been
received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the loan has been
classified as NPA. Further, whilst we have been able to perform alternate procedures with
respect to certain balances, in the absence of confirmations from the lenders, we are
unable to comment on the adjustments, if any, that may be required to the carrying value
of these balances on account of changes, if any, to the terms and conditions of the
transactions, and consequential impact, on the accompanying standalone financial
statements.
As stated in Note 6(d) of the financial results, MWBIPL's
balances with banks as at March 31 2023 having balance of Rs 2.80 lakhs in respect of
which direct confirmations from the banker have not been received. Further, whilst we have
been able to perform alternate procedures with respect to certain balances, in the absence
of confirmations from the bankers, we are unable to comment on the adjustments, if any,
that may be required to the carrying value of these balances on account of changes, if
any.
v) In case of Patiala Nabha Infra Project Private Limited
("PNIPPL"), a subsidiary company, as stated in Note 6(e) of the financial
results, PNIPPL's Current maturities of long term borrowings and other current f
inancial liabilities as at 31 March 2023 include balances aggregating to Rs 2,743.38 lakhs
and its interest of Rs 1,416.49 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the
lender have not been received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the
loan has been classified as NPA, Further, whilst we have been able to perform alternate
procedures with respect to certain balances, in the absence of confirmations from the
lenders, we are unable to comment on the adjustments, if any, that may be required to the
carrying value of these balances on account of changes, if any, to the terms and
conditions of the transactions, and consequential impact, on the accompanying standalone f
inancial statements.
(B) Following qualifications in audit report on the f inancial results
of Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited (SPITPL)"}, subsidiary of
the Holding Company, issued by one of the joint Statutory auditors of the holding Company
vide their audit report dated November 10, 2023 and reproduced by us as under: (i) We draw
attention to note 4(g) to the accompanying f inancial statements with respect to the
Company's intangible assets under development as at March 31, 2023 aggregating Rs
2,76,671,52 lakhs in respect of cost incurred for construction of Highway project,
commercial operation date (COD) for the project is delayed and is being substantially
carried forward from earlier years and it is now under dispute. During the previous year,
National Highways Authority of India ("NHAI") had issued an intent to terminate
notice to the SPITPL, the said notice has been subsequently stayed by order of the
Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and the matter has been referred to arbitral tribunal in
order to adjudicate the dispute between the parties during the previous year. In terms of
the order passed by the Hon'ble Arbitral Tribunal dated March 10, 2023 in furtherance
to the Hon'ble Apex Court directions dated February 7, 2023, SPITPL and NHAI have
been directed to explore mutual conciliation under policy of NHAI which are ongoing as
informed by the Management. In the meanwhile, NHAI has appointed a new contractor to
complete the remaining work of the project. Management has assessed that no impairment are
required to the carrying value of the aforesaid balance of intangible assets under
development, which is not in accordance with the requirements of Ind AS 36,
Impairment of Assets'. In the absence of suff icient and appropriate evidence
to support the management's assessment as above, stoppage of operations, and also
considering uncer tainty of operations and cash flows due to termination notice and matter
under arbitration to support the management's assessment as above, we are unable to
comment upon adjustments due to impairment, if any, that may be required to the carrying
values of intangible assets under development and the consequential impact on the
accompanying statements.
(ii) In case of Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited, a
subsidiary company, as stated in Note 6(f) of the financial statements, Company's
Non-Current Borrowings and other current financial liabilities as at March 31, 2023
include balance amounting to
75,422.07 lakhs and its interest of
Rs 45,750,95 lakhs in respect of which confirmations/statements from
the lender has not been provided to us by the management of the Company. In the absence of
such confirmation from lender or sufficient and appropriate alternate audit evidence, we
are unable to comment on the adjustments and changes in classif ication of balances in
accordance with the principle of Ind AS 1, presentation of financial statements, if any,
that may be required to carrying value of the aforementioned balances in the accompanying
statement.
Management Reply to the above Auditors Qualification:
(A) (i) Supreme Infrastructure BOT Private Limited
(SIBPL')'s current maturities of non- current borrowings from financial
institutions as at March 31, 2023 having balance of Rs 65,454.11 lakhs and its interest of
Rs 1,986.07 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been
received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the loan has been
classified as NPA. SIBPL's management believes that amount payable on settlement will
not exceed the liability provided in books in respect of these borrowings. Accordingly,
classification of these borrowings into current and non-current as at March 31, 2023 is
based on the original maturity terms stated in the agreements with the lenders.
(A) (ii) Supreme Vasai Bhiwandi Tollways Private Limited
("SVBTPL")'s current maturities of non-current borrowings from financial
institutions as at March 31, 2023 having balance of
Rs 15,924.75 lakhs and its interest of Rs 4,987.63 lakhs in respect of
which direct confirmations from the lender have not been received. These borrowings have
been classified into current, as the loan has been classif ied as NPA. SVBTPL's
management believes that amount payable on settlement will not exceed the liability
provided in books in respect of these borrowings. Accordingly, classif ication of these
borrowings into current and non-current as at March 31, 2023 is based on the original
maturity terms stated in the agreements with the lenders.
Also, balances with banks as at March 31, 2023 having balance of
5.20 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the banker have not been
received. SVBTPL's management believes that amount reflected in books of accounts and
correct and no adjustment require for the same.
(A) (iii) Kotkapura Muktsar Tollways Private Limited
("KMTPL")'s current maturities of non-current borrowings from financial
institutions as at March 31, 2023 having balance of Rs 3,113.08 lakhs and its interest of
Rs 4,190.93 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been
received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the loan has been
classified as NPA. KMTPL's management believes that amount payable on settlement will
not exceed the liability provided in books in respect of these borrowings. Accordingly,
classif ication of these borrowings into current and non-current as at March 31, 2023 is
based on the original maturity terms stated in the agreements with the lenders.
(A) (iv) Supreme Manor Wada Bhiwandi Infrastructure Private Limited
("SMWBIPL')'s current maturities of non-current borrowings from financial
institutions as at March 31, 2023 having balance of Rs 7,160.60 lakhs and its interest of
Rs 26,497.96 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been
received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the loan has been classif
ied as NPA. SMWBIPL's management believes that amount payable on settlement will not
exceed the liability provided in books in respect of these borrowings. Accordingly,
classif ication of these borrowings into current and non-current as at March 31, 2023 is
based on the original maturity terms stated in the agreements with the lenders.
Also, balances with banks as at March 31, 2023 having balance of Rs
2.80 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the banker have not been
received. SMWBIPL's management believes that amount reflected in books of accounts
and correct and no adjustment require for the same.
(e) (A) (v) Patiala Nabha Infra Project Private Limited
("PNIPPL")'s current, maturities of non-current borrowings from financial
institutions as at March 31, 2023 having balance of Rs 2,743.38 lakhs and its interest of
Rs 1,416,49 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the lender have not been
received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the loan has been classif
ied as NPA.
PNIPPL's management believes that amount payable on settlement
will not exceed the liability provided in books in respect of these borrowings.
Accordingly, classif ication of these borrowings into current and non-current as at March
31, 2023 is based on the original maturity terms stated in the agreements with the
lenders.
(e) (B) (i) Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited
("SPITPL")'s current maturities of non-current borrowings from financial
institutions as at March 31, 2023 include balance amounting to 75,422.07 lakhs and
its interest of Rs 45,750.95 lakhs in respect of which direct confirmations from the
lender have not been received. These borrowings have been classified into current, as the
loan has been classif ied as NPA. SPITPL's management believes that amount payable on
settlement will not exceed the liability provided in books in respect of these borrowings.
Accordingly, classification of these borrowings into current and non-current as at March
31, 2023 is based on the original maturity terms stated in the agreements with the
lenders.
(e) (B) (ii) Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Private Limited
("SPITPL") s f inancial statements includes intangible assets under
development as at March 31, 2023 aggregating Rs 2,76,671.52 lakhs in respect of cost
incurred for construction of Highway project. SPITPL is a special pur pose vehicle company
incorporated for the purpose of undertaking the work for construction of Panvel - Indapur
NH-17 awarded by National Highways Authority of India ("NHAI") on built, operate
and transfer basis. On 13 November 2020, NHAI had issued an "intent to
terminate" notice to SPITPL, the said notice has been subsequently stayed by order of
the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and the matter has been referred to an arbitral
tribunal in order to adjudicate the dispute between the parties. In terms of the order
passed the Hon'ble Arbitral Tribunal dated March 10, 2023 in furtherance to the
Hon'ble Apex Court directions dated February 7, 2023, SPITPL and NHAI have been
directed to explore mutual conciliation under the policy of NHAI. Further, commercial
operation date (COD) in respect of SPITPL has been delayed due to various reasons
attributable to the clients primarily due to non-availability of right of way,
environmental clearances etc. Considering the above developments and ongoing Conciliation
Process with the Client and management discussion with the respective lenders the
Management is confident of resolving the matter without any loss. Therefore, based on
ongoing discussions with the consortium lenders, Management has assessed that no
impairment is required to the carrying value of the aforesaid balance of intangible assets
under development.
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, the cost audit records
maintained by the Company in respect of its Infrastructure activity is required to be
audited. Your Directors had, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s.
Shashi Ranjan & Associates to audit the cost accounts of the Company for the financial
year 2022-2023. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members ratification for the appointment
and remuneration payable to M/s. Shashi Ranjan & Associates, Cost Auditors is included
at the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Company has appointed Rakhi Dasgupta & Associates, Company Secretary in Practice to
undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the
financial year 2022- 2023 along with certain qualification, reservation or adverse remark
annexed herewith as Annexure-IV.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
In Compliance with the Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and SEBI circular CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated
8th February, 2019, the Company has undertaken an audit for the f inancial year 2022-2023
for all the applicable compliance as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India
Regulation and Circular/ Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance
Report duly issued by Rakhi Dasgupta &
Associates, Company Secretary has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges
within the prescribed time lines.
21 BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors of your Company had already constituted various
Committees in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 / SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 viz. Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. Details of
the role and composition of these Committees, including the number of meetings held during
the financial year and attendance at meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance
Section of the Annual Report.
22. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company also incorporates a whistle blower
policy in terms of the Listing Regulations. Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle
blower through an e-mail, or a letter to the Ombudsperson Task Force or to the Chairman of
the Audit Committee.
23. DETAILS OF PROCEEDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
There are proceedings, either filed by the Company or filed against the
Company, pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) as amended,
before National Company Law Tribunal or other courts during the year 2022-2023. However,
the company had subsidiaries out of which one Supreme Infrastructure BOT Private Limited,
Patiala Nabha Infra Projects Private Limited, Kopargaon Ahmednagar Tollways (Phase I)
Private Limited is under the CIRP Process and Sanjose Supreme Tollways Development Private
Limited is under the Liquidation Process.
24. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF VALUATION DONE
AT ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS:
The disclosure under this clause is not applicable as the Company has
not taken any loan from banks or financial institutions and there was no instance of
one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
25. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Regulation of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on corporate
governance practices followed by the Company, together with a cer tif icate from the
Practicing Company Secretar y confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
26. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following
statements in terms of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 that the Board of
Directors have: a. In the preparations of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31,
2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures, if any; b. Selected such accounting policies as mentioned
in the annual accounts and applied them consistently and judgment and estimates have been
made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2023 and of the loss of the Company for the year
ended on that date; c. Taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; d. Prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; e. Laid down
internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such f inancial
controls are adequate and were operating effectively; f. Devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system was adequate
and operating effectively.
27. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis for the year under review as
stipulated under Regulation 34(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the Listing Regulations), is
presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.
28. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Pursuant to the approval given on April 10, 2015 by Central Government
to the Secretarial Standards specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India,
the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General
Meetings (SS-2) came into effect from July 1, 2015. These secretarial Standards were
thereafter revised and made effective from October 1, 2017. The Company is in compliance
with the same.
29. REPORTING OF FRAUD
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud
committed against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under Section
143(12) of the Act.
30. LISTING
Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange
of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE). The Company has paid listing fees for the
year 2022-2023.
3. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies
Act,
2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is given
hereunder:
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
The Companys main activity is of construction which does not require
any utilities. However, Power is required for (a) running the crushing unit, (b) operating
the ready mix concrete plant (c) operating the asphalt plant and (d) at the various
project sites for operating the machinery/equipment and lighting. The power requirement of
manufacturing units is met from local distribution sources and from generator sets. The
power required at the project sites for operating the machinery/equipment and lighting are
met from the regular distribution sources and are arranged by the clients who award the
contracts. At the project sites where the power supply cannot be arranged, diesel
generator sets are used to meet the requirement of power.
The conservation of energy in all possible areas is undertaken as an
important means of achieving cost reduction. Savings in electricity, fuel and power
consumption receive due attention of the management on a continuous basis.
33. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION, RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
The Company has not acquired any technology for its manufacturing
division. However, the technology adopted and applied is the latest technology available
in the Industry and main thrust has always been put to adapt the latest technology.
In terms of Research and Development, it is the Companys constant
endeavor to be more efficient and effective in planning of construction activities for
achieving and maintaining the highest standard of quality.
In view of the above, the rules regarding conservation of Energy and
Technology Absorption are not applicable to the Company.
34. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT GO
During the year under review, there was no foreign exchange earnings
and outgo.
35. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 194(3) and 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the Annual Return
of the Company is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.supremeinfra.com.
36. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
Your Company operates in SAP environment and has its accounting records
stored in an electronic form and backed up periodically. The SAP system is configured to
ensure that all transactions are integrated seamlessly with the underlying books of
account. Your Company has automated process to ensure accurate and timely updation of
various master data in the underlying SAP system.
The statutory Auditor of the Company has pointed out some areas where
the Company needs to strengthen the Internal
Control. Management of your Company is taking effort to strengthen
these areas in which more controls required to make the robust Internal Financial Control.
37. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arms length basis and were in the ordinary course of business.
During the year, the Company has not entered into any contract/ arrangement/ transaction
with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of
the Company on materially of related party transactions. Thus, the disclosure in
Form AOC-2' is not applicable.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as
also the Board of Directors for approval. Prior omnibus approval of Audit Committee and
the Board of Directors is obtained on an annual basis for the transactions which are
foreseen and of repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus
approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details of all related party
transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their
approval on a quarterly basis. The Company has a Related Party Transactions Policy duly
approved by the Board and the same is uploaded on the Companys website. The details of
Related Party Transactions are given in the notes to the financial statements.
38. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
With an objective of participation by the employees in the ownership of
the Company through share based compensation scheme/ plan, your company has implemented
ESOS Scheme after having obtained the approval of the shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting of the Company held on 30th September, 2015. However, no ESOS have been granted
during the year under review.
39. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the
year under review:
A. Details relating to deposits covered under chapter V of the Act.
B. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Director of the
Company receives any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
C. No signif icant or material orders in view of the management were
passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and
Companys operations in future.
40. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
The Boards Report and Management Discussion & Analysis may contain
certain statements describing the Companys objectives, expectations or forecasts that
appear to be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and
regulations while actual outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed herein. The
Company is not obliged to update any such forward-looking statements. Some important
factors that could influence the Companys operations comprise economic developments,
pricing and demand and supply conditions in global and domestic markets, changes in
government regulations, tax laws, litigation and industrial relations.
41. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The members of the Board of Directors wish to place on record their
sincere appreciation for the devoted services rendered by all the employees and the
continued cooperation and conf idence of shareholders. The Board expresses their sincere
thanks to the Bankers, Government and Semi-Government Authorities, Esteemed Customers,
Suppliers, Business Associates and all other well-wishers for their consistent
contribution at all levels to ensure that the Company continues to grow and excel.
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Vikram Bhawanishankar Sharma |
Date : 10/11/2023 |
Managing Director |
Place : Mumbai |
DIN: 01249904 |
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