To,
The Members,
Choksi Imaging Limited
Your Directors are pleased to present the 32nd Annual Report on the business
and operations of the Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024.
INDUSTRY & BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Your Company was formed with the objective of manufacturing and trading of healthcare
products, mainly Medical X-Ray Films and supply of other products to the Healthcare
Industry. Presently, the Company is carrying on the business of processing of Jumbo Rolls
of X-ray films by slitting and cutting it into various sizes of X-ray films as per the
requirement of the customers on a job-work basis.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
The Company's performance during the year ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the
previous financial year, is summarized below:
(Rs. in lakh)
Particulars |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
Total Revenue |
230.43 |
192.88 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Depreciation, Amortization, Exceptional &
Extraordinary Items and Tax |
(81.08) |
(28.11) |
Less: Depreciation and Amortization expense |
16.40 |
16.33 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Exceptional & Extraordinary Items And Tax |
(97.48) |
(44.44) |
Net Profit/(Loss) Before Tax (NPBT) |
(97.48) |
(44.44) |
Less: Tax expenses |
(51.80) |
3.11 |
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax (NPAT) |
(45.68) |
(47.54) |
Amount available for appropriations |
(45.68) |
(47.54) |
Except as disclosed in this report, there are no material changes or commitments
affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the
financial year and the date of this Report. There were no material events that had an
impact on the affairs of your Company. There is no change in the nature of your Company's
business during the year under review.
FINANCES
The total long-term borrowings of your Company as on March 31, 2024 stood at NIL, Cash
and Cash Equivalent stood at Rs.479.74 lakh and total investments is NIL at the end of the
year.
OPERATIONS AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
As stated above, the Company was formed with the objective of manufacturing and trading
of healthcare products, mainly Medical X-Ray Films and supply of other products to the
Healthcare Industry. Presently, the Company is carrying on the business of processing of
Jumbo Rolls of X-ray
films by slitting and cutting it into various sizes of X-ray films as per the
requirement of the customers on a job-work basis. Post amalgamation of Choksi Asia Private
Limited with Choksi Imaging Limited, the merged entity will undertake processing as well
as selling of X-Ray films, Lead Screens, Chemicals, Radiation Shielding Materials, X-Ray
Generator, Radiography Camera, Radioactive Sources, trading of other related accessories.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The turnover of the Company for the year 2023-2024, under review has increased to
Rs.126.7 lakh from Rs.76.92 lakh for the year 2022-2023.
The Company has loss of Rs.45.68 lakh for the year 2023-2024 as compared to loss of
Rs.47.54 lakh for 2022-2023.
DIVIDEND
The Board has not recommended any final dividend for the year 2023-2024.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
As per Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and as per market
capitalization, the Dividend Distributions policy is not applicable to the Company for the
year 2023-2024.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to any of the
reserves maintained by the Company.
SCHEME OF AMALGAMATION
The Board of Directors of the Choksi Imaging Limited (Transferee Company) and Choksi
Asia Private Limited (Transferor Company) have approved in their board meeting held on
March 22, 2023, the Scheme of Amalgamation ('Scheme'), between Choksi Asia Private Limited
(Transferor Company) and Choksi Imaging Limited (Transferee Company) and their respective
Shareholders and Creditors (if any), in respect of amalgamating the entire business of
Choksi Asia Private Limited with Choksi Imaging Limited on a going concern basis.
Choksi Imaging Limited had made an application to BSE Limited on April 15, 2023,
pursuant to Regulation 37 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 for the proposed Scheme of Amalgamation
under Sections 230 to 232 read with Section 66 and other applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013. The Company has received Observation Letter from BSE Limited on
October 4, 2023, with no adverse remark.
Thereafter, the Company had filed various applications to NCLT. The Hon'ble NCLT had
instructed to convey and conduct meeting of Equity shareholders of the Company on Tuesday,
August 13, 2024. The Company has conducted the same and is in process to file a second
motion application.
All disclosures and other documents pertaining to aforesaid amalgamation are available
on the website of the Company. i.e. www.choksiworld.com.
SHARE CAPITAL
There was no change in the paid-up share capital during the year under review. The
paid-up Equity Share Capital as of March 31, 2024, stood at Rs.390 lakh.
The Company does not have any outstanding paid-up preference share capital as on the
date of this Report. During the year under review, the Company has neither issued any
shares with differential voting rights nor granted any stock options or sweat equity or
warrants.
As on March 31, 2024, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible
into Equity Shares of the Company. There is no instance where the Company failed to
implement any corporate action within the specified time limit.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your Company has consistently applied applicable accounting policies during the year
under review. The Management evaluates all recently issued or revised accounting standards
on an ongoing basis. The Company discloses standalone financial results on a quarterly
basis which are subjected to limited review and publishes standalone audited financial
statements on an annual basis along with audit report. There were no revisions made to the
financial statements during the year under review.
The Standalone Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with the
applicable Indian Accounting Standards as issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India and forms an integral part of this Report.
REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
During the year under review, your Company did not have any Subsidiary, Material
Subsidiary Associate and/or joint venture company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT & MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As per Regulation 15 (2) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company is not requiring to submit
corporate governance report for the year 2023-2024.
A detailed Management Discussion and Analysis Report on Industry Structure and
Developments, Operations, Performance, Business Outlook, Opportunities & Threats and
Risks and Concerns, is presented in a separate section forming a part of the Annual Report
as Annexure I.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Director Retiring by Rotation
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Samir Choksi and
Mr. Jay Choksi retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offered themselves for reappointment and as recommended by Nomination and
Remuneration Committee for re-appointment. Your directors recommended their
re-appointment.
The information pursuant to Regulations 36 (3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and
Secretarial Standards-2 are disclosed in the Notice of AGM.
Appointment or Re-appointment of Managing / Executive Directors.
During the year, the Company has not appointed or re-appointed any Executive
Director/Managing Director or Whole time Director.
Appointment/ Resignation of Independent Directors and declaration of
independence.
During the year, the Company has regularized Mrs. Brijal Desai as an Independent Woman
Director with effect from January 6, 2023 for the period of 3 (three) consecutive years.
As the term of Mr. Himanshu Kishnadwala and Mr. Tushar Parikh is ceasing in ensuing
Annual General Meeting, the Company has appointed Mr. Krishnakumar Parikh as an
independent Director of the Company w.e.f. September 1, 2024 for a period of 5 (five)
consecutive years, subject to approval of Members of the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, the new independent Director fulfils the condition for
appointment as an Independent Director on the Board. Further, in the opinion of the Board,
he also possesses the attributes of integrity, expertise and experience as required under
Rule 8 (5) (iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Declaration by Independent Directors
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of
independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act 2013, read with rules
made thereunder, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations 2015.
In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Independent Directors
have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstances or situation which exists or
may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their
duties.
Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the
Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained
by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. The Independent Directors who were required
to clear the online proficiency self-assessment test have passed the test.
Appointment/Resignation of Key Managerial Personnel
During the year no appointment of Key Managerial Person has been made by the Company
nor any Key Managerial Person has resigned.
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors have framed a Nomination & Remuneration and Board Diversity
policy which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. The Policy broadly lays down
the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive
and Non-Executive Directors (by way of sitting fees and commission), Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors has amended the said policy to
align it with the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations. The updated Nomination,
Remuneration and Board Diversity Policy is available on the Company's website viz.
https://www.choksiworld.com.
The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and Independence of Director and criteria for appointment and removal of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which
are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors.
The Policy sets out a framework that assures fair and optimum remuneration to the
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel such that the Company's
business strategies, values, key priorities and goals are in harmony with their
aspirations. The policy lays emphasis on the importance of diversity within the Board,
encourages diversity of thought, experience, background, knowledge, ethnicity and
perspective at the time of appointment.
The Nomination, Remuneration and Board Diversity policy is directed towards achievement
of goals. It is aimed at attracting and retaining high caliber talent.
BOARD EVALUATION
Your Company believes that the process of performance evaluation at the Board level is
pivotal to its Board engagement and effectiveness. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy
of the Company empowers the Board to formulate a process for effective evaluation of the
performance of individual directors, Committees of the Board and the Board as a whole
pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 17 and Part D of Schedule II to the
SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance,
Committees of the Board, Chairperson and each Director individually. A structured
questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the
Directors, covering various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the
composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of
specified duties, obligations and governance.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual
Directors, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution,
independence of judgement, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority
shareholders etc.
The Independent Directors of the Company met during the financial year 2023-2024,
without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of the management to review
the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole; review
the performance of the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company and to assess the
quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the management and the
Board of Directors. The performance evaluation of the
Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. Dedicated time
was reserved for Board feedback on the agenda. Board interaction between meetings was
stepped up through calls with individual Directors on various topics.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited
financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024, the Audit committee
and Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2024, the
applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating
to material
departures;
b. the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of
the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively. And
f. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DETAILS OF BOARD AND COMMITTEES' COMPOSITION AND MEETINGS
Board Meetings
The Board meets at regular intervals, inter-alia, to discuss and decide on the
Company's performance and strategies. During the financial year under review, the Board
met 4 (Four) times on May 29, 2023, August 14, 2023, November 7, 2023 and February 3,
2024. The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India on Board meetings and all recommendations made to it by its
various committees.
Composition of Board of Directors;
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
1. |
Mr. Himanshu Kishnadwala |
Independent Director |
2. |
Mr. Tushar Parikh |
Independent Director |
3. |
Mrs. Brijal Desai |
Independent Director |
4. |
Mr. Samir Choksi |
Managing Director |
5. |
Mr. Jay Choksi |
Whole time Director and CFO |
6. |
Mr. Krishnakumar Parikh |
Independent Director (w.e.f. September 1, 2024) |
Committees of the Board
With a view to have a more focused attention on business and for better governance and
accountability, the Board has constituted committees viz. Audit Committee, Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Board has accepted and executed all recommendation given by Audit Committee &
other Committees of the Board.
Composition of Committees;
Sr.
No. |
Name |
Audit Committee |
Nomination & Remuneration Committee |
Stakeholders Relationship
Committee |
1. |
Mr. Himanshu Kishnadwala |
Chairman |
Member |
Chairman |
2. |
Mr. Tushar Parikh |
Member |
Chairman |
Member |
3. |
Mrs. Brijal Desai |
- |
Member |
- |
4. |
Mr. Samir Choksi |
Member |
- |
Member |
5. |
Mr. Jay Choksi |
- |
- |
- |
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee met four times during the financial year 2023-24 on May 29, 2023,
August 14,
2023, November 7, 2023 and February 3, 2024. The necessary quorum was present for all
Meetings. The Chairperson of the Audit Committee was present at the last Annual General
Meeting of the Company. The Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, Internal Auditors,
Statutory Auditors and other Senior Managers attended the Audit Committee Meetings as
invitees. The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Audit Committee.
Terms of Reference
Terms of reference are in compliance with the requirements under Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and of Regulation 18 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The terms of
reference of the Audit Committee, inter alia, include:
1. Overseeing Company's financial reporting process;
2. Reviewing with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's report
thereon before submission to the board for approval;
3. Recommendation for appointment, re-appointment, remuneration and terms of
appointment of Statutory and Internal auditors of the Company;
4. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, discussion with internal auditors
of any significant findings and follow up there on;
5. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
6. Approval of appointment of Chief Financial Officer;
7. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related
parties. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is constituted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions of Regulation 19
of the SEBI Listing Regulation.
The Committee met two times during the financial year 2023-24 on May 29, 2023 and
February 3,
2024. The necessary quorum was present for all Meetings. The Chairperson of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee was present at the last Annual General Meeting of
the Company. The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee. The Nomination
and Remuneration Policy has been disclosed on website of the Company.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference of Nomination and Remuneration Committee are in compliance with
the requirements under Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations.
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, inter alia,
include:
1. To identify persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed
in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down and recommend to the Board
the appointment or removal of such persons;
2. To formulate criteria for evaluation of Board, its committees, individual directors
and Chairperson;
3. To carry out evaluation of Board, its committees, individual directors and
Chairperson;
4. To devise a policy on Board Diversity;
5. To review and approve the Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company;
6. To review, recommend and/ or approve remuneration to Directors, KMP and Senior
Management;
7. Oversight of the familiarization programme of Directors.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is constituted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions of Regulation 20
of the SEBI Listing Regulation.
The Committee met once during the financial year 2023-24 on May 29, 2023. The necessary
quorum was present for all Meetings. The Chairperson of the Stakeholders Relationship
Committee was present at the last Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Company
Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference of Stakeholders Relationship Committee are in compliance with
the requirements under Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 20 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations. The terms of reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee, inter
alia, include:
1. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the Company;
2. Reviewing of the various measures and initiatives taken by the Company for reducing
the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/
annual reports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the Company;
3. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the Company in respect of
various services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent;
4. To deal with all matters relating to issue of duplicate share certificate,
transmission of securities etc. RELATED PARTY TRANSCATIONS
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the financial
year with related parties are given in Annexure II in form AOC-2. Except as provided in
AOC-2, There were no material related party transactions during the year under review with
the Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which
are repetitive in nature. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before
the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and
terms and conditions of the transactions.
Further, the details of the related party transactions as required under Accounting
Standard - 24 are set out in Note to the financial statements forming part of this Annual
Report.
None of the Directors have any pecuniary relationship or transactions vis-a-vis the
Company except remuneration, profit-based commission, professional and sitting fee, if
any.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board has been uploaded on
the website of the Company i.e www.choksiworld.com.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company neither accepted any deposits nor there were
any amounts outstanding at the beginning of the year which were classified as 'Deposits'
in terms of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit)
Rules, 2014 and hence, the requirement for furnishing of details of deposits which are not
in compliance with the Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORTS
Appointment of Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company
had reappointed M/s. Karia & Shah, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 112203W), as a
Statutory Auditors of the Company for second term of five years from conclusion of 30th
Annual General Meeting till conclusion of 35th Annual General Meeting of the
Company to be held in the year 2027 at a remuneration of Rs.1,50,000 (Rupee One Lakh Fifty
Thousand only) excluding out of pocket expenses. The Company has received a confirmation
from the Auditors that they are not disqualified to act as the Auditors and are eligible
to hold the office as Auditors of the Company.
Statutory Auditors' Report
The Statutory Auditors' Report forms part of the Annual Report. The Statutory Auditor's
report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark for the year
under review. There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required
the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section
143(12) of Act and Rules framed thereunder.
Appointment of Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 read with rules made thereunder, Mrs. Nikita
Pedhdiya, Nikita Pedhdiya & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (C.P No. 14295)
had been reappointed to undertake Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year 2023-2024.
Secretarial Audit Report
The report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith as Annexure III.
The said report does not contain any observation or qualification requiring explanation
or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
In accordance with Regulation 24A of the of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Secretarial Compliance Report for the
financial year 20232024 on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/
guidelines is not applicable to the Company.
Internal Auditors
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with rules made thereunder, the Board had
reappointed R. S. Bindra & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Membership No. 049684), as an
Internal Auditors of the Company for the period 2023-2024 to check the internal controls
and functioning of the activities and recommend ways of improvement. The half-yearly
internal audit reports were placed in the Audit Committee Meeting and the Board Meeting
for their consideration and
direction.
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and
implemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no material or
serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for
inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Cost Auditors
As per provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Notifications/Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time, the
requirement of appointment of Cost Auditor is not applicable to your Company.
INTERNAL CONTROL & FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEMS
Internal Financial Control and Risk Management are integral to the Company's strategy
and for the achievement of the long-term goals. A company's success as an organization
depends on its ability to identify and leverage the opportunities while managing the
risks. In the opinion of the Board, the Company has robust internal financial controls
which are adequate and effective during the year under review.
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation system, which is
constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating procedures. The
Company's internal control system is strong and commensurate with its size, scale and
complexities of operations.
R. S. Bindra & Co., Chartered Accountants were the internal auditors of the Company
for the FY 202324. Business risks and mitigation plans are reviewed and the internal audit
processes include evaluation of all critical and high-risk areas. Critical functions are
reviewed rigorously, and the reports are shared with the Management for timely corrective
actions, if any.
The major focus of internal audit is to review business risks, test and review
controls, assess business processes besides benchmarking controls with best practices in
the industry.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal control systems and are also apprised of the internal audit
findings and corrective actions. The Audit Committee suggests improvements and utilizes
the reports generated from a Management Information System integral to the control
mechanism. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and Executive
Management are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective
actions.
Risk management is embedded within the Company's operating framework and the Company
has a well-defined, internal financial control structure. During the year under review,
these controls were evaluated and no material weaknesses were observed in their design or
operations.
REPORTING UNDER NFRA
During the year 2023-2024, the reporting under National Reporting Financial Authority
is not applicable to the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT
In accordance with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has in place a
system for
risk assessment and minimization to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may
lead to negative consequences on the Company's businesses and define a structured approach
to manage uncertainty. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the
business plans and in periodic management reviews.
The Constitution of Risk Management Policy and Committee is not applicable to your
Company. Some of the risks and threats that the company is exposed to are-
Technological Obsolescence
The company strongly believes that technological obsolescence is a practical reality.
Technological obsolescence is evaluated on a continual basis. The innovation and
advancement in technology is concentrated on improving the processing of the films,
increasing the output by reducing the time-lag involved and reducing the wastages.
Fluctuations in Foreign Exchange
While our functional currency is the Indian rupee, we transact a non-significant
portion of our business in USD. The Company has made appropriate provision considering
risk on account of adverse currency movements in global foreign exchange markets.
Legal Factors
Legal risk is the risk in which the Company is exposed to legal action. As the Company
is governed by various laws and the Company has to do its business within four walls of
law, where the Company is exposed to legal risk exposure.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company regards its human resources as amongst its most valuable assets and
proactively reviews policies and processes by creating a work environment that encourages
initiative, provides challenges and opportunities and recognizes the performance and
potential of its employees.
At Choksi Imaging Limited, there is consistent emphasis on each individual's sense of
responsibility, while simultaneously working as a part of a team. This results in our
people's ability to work in perfect harmony despite coming from different disciplines. As
of March 31, 2024, the number of employees on our payroll was 4.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
(A) Conservation of energy
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy;
We had replaced Voltas Air Condition Plant which was having rotary compressors with
Bluestar Scroll compressor-based plant. This has resulted in 25% saving in energy
consumption.
(ii) The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy.
The Company is finding ways for utilizing alternate sources of energy.
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipments.
N.A.
(B) Technology absorption.
(i) the efforts made towards technology absorption.
During the year, the Company has not absorbed or imported any technologies.
(ii) the benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development
or import substitution.
N.A.
(iii) in case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned
from the beginning of the financial year)
N.A.
(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and Development.
N.A.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Current year (Rs. In Lakh) |
Previous Year (Rs. In Lakh) |
1. |
Foreign Exchange Earnings |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2. |
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
0.00 |
0.00 |
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of
employees of the Company is provided in Annexure IV forming part of this report.
The details of top ten employee and details of employee as per Rule 5(2) of Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 does not form part of
aforesaid report. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the
Company Secretary at rishi.dave@choksiworld.com
None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is a relative of any Director of the
Company. None of the employees hold (by himself/herself or along with his/her spouse and
dependent children) more than two percent of the Equity Shares of the Company.
REMUNERATION TO THE DIRECTORS
All executive Directors of the Company have waived off their remuneration w.e.f. August
2017. The Criteria for making payments to non-executive directors has been disclosed on
website at www.choksiworld.com.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board has adopted code of conduct for Directors and senior management of the
Company. The code of conduct is available on the website of the Company. The Company has
received declaration of compliance with the Code of Conduct from all Directors and senior
management. The Declaration by Managing Director affirming compliance of the Board of
Directors and senior management to the code of conduct is appended to this Report.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY /VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY
Your Company is focused to ensure that ethics continue to be the bedrock of its
corporate operations. It is committed to conducting its business in accordance with the
highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in line with the best governance
practices.
The Company has a Whistle blower Policy in compliance with the provisions of Section
177(10) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. During the year
under review, the policy was modified to make it more comprehensive and adequate to deal
with issues and to align it with current market practices.
The Policy provides adequate protection to the Directors, employees and business
associates who report unethical practices and irregularities. The Policy provides details
for access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Any incidents that are reported are investigated and suitable action is taken in line
with the Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy has been appropriately
communicated within the Company across all levels and is available on the website of the
Company at www.choksiworld.com. The Company affirms that no personnel has been denied
access to the Audit Committee. During the year, the Company has not received any complaint
under whistle blower mechanism.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
In compliance of provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") and Rules framed thereunder,
the Company has formulated and implemented a policy on prevention, prohibition and
redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
The Company is committed to providing a safe and conducive work environment to all its
employees and associates. All women employees whether permanent, temporary or contractual
are covered under the above policy. The said policy has been posted on the notice board of
the Company for information of all employees. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has
been set up in compliance with the POSH Act. During the year under review, no complaints
were reported to the Board.
DECLARATION SIGNED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
The certification by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company,
in compliance of Regulation 17(8) read with Part B, Schedule II of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, is annexed herewith as a part of the report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year, the Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to Corporate Social
Responsibility are not applicable to your Company for the year 2023-24.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI circulars issued from time to time, the
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting for the financial year ended March
31, 2024, is not applicable to the Company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the draft Annual Return of the Company in
Form MGT-7 for FY 2023-24 has been placed on the Company's website.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees, and Investments, if any have been disclosed in
the Financial Statements read together with Notes annexed to and forming an integral part
of the Financial Statements.
OTHER DISCLOSURE
During the year 2023-2024, the Company had received several requests from
persons in promoter and promoter group of the Company to re-classify themselves from
Promoter and Promoter group to public category. The detailed disclosures on
reclassifications are available on BSE portal and website of the Company. The
reclassification application has been approved by BSE Limited on August 9, 2024. The
company has also received request for reclassification from Mrs. Yamini Choksi on July
1,2024.
The Company had received of order from Commissioner of Customs from the
Authority for payment of Special Additional Duty along with penalty against exemption
availed by the Company pursuant to Notification No. 45/2005 - Customs dated May 16, 2005.
The Company has filed an appeal against order with Customs, Excise & Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal, West Zonal Bench, Mumbai on May 25, 2015.
There is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the Company, during the year.
Except mentioned above, no significant or material orders were passed by the
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's
operations in future.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
During the year, the Company has not received any Award.
DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT/ UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT
As per regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, no shares
of the Company are lying in the suspense account.
DETAILS OF UNCLAIMED AND UNPAID DIVIDENDS AND TRANSFER OF SHARES TO IEPF
In accordance with Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the IEPF rules made
thereunder, the amounts of dividend that remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven
years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established
by the Central
Government. Members can claim the unclaimed dividend from the Company before transfer
to the IEPF by making their claim to the Company or by contacting the Registrar and
Transfer Agent.
Further, in terms of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF
rules made thereunder, all the shares in respect of which dividend has remained
unpaid/unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more from the date of transfer to the
unpaid dividend account are required to be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF.
Members are informed that in terms of the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act,
2013, once unclaimed dividend and shares are transferred to IEPF, no claim shall lie
against the Company in respect thereof. However, members may apply for the same with the
IEPF authority by making an application in the prescribed web Form No. IEPF-5.
Accordingly, all the shares in respect of which dividends were declared upto the financial
year ended 2015-16 and remained unclaimed for a continuous period of seven years have been
transferred to the demat account of IEPF. The details of unpaid/ unclaimed dividend and
equity shares so transferred are uploaded on the website of the Company at
www.choksiworld.com as well as that of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of
India at http:// www.mca.gov.in
HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
The standards of health of workers and safety measures has been taken into
consideration as required by the Factories Act, 1948 and the rules framed there under have
been maintained by your Company.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Board's Report and annexures, Management Discussion and Analysis
Report describing the Company's objectives, expectations or predictions may be forward
looking within the meaning of applicable securities, laws and regulations. Actual results
may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could
influence the Company's operations include change in government regulations, tax laws,
economic & political developments within and outside the country.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to thank all the employees of the Company for their dedicated
service during the year. They would also like to place on record their appreciation for
the continued co-operation and support received by the Company during the year from
bankers, financial institutions, business partners and other stakeholders.
Your Directors give their warm gratitude to the shareholders for their faith in the
Company. The Directors also sincerely appreciate the professionalism and dedication
displayed by the employees of the Company.
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Samir Choksi |
Jay Choksi |
DIN:00049416 |
DIN:07151509 |
Date: August 14, 2024 |
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Place: Mumbai |
Choksi Imaging Limited (CIN: L24294MH1992PLC388063) |
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