TO,
THE SHAREHOLDERS,
BAZEL INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 41st Annual Report of Bazel
International Ltd. (the Company) on the business and operations of the Company
together with the Audited Financial Statements and Accounts for the Financial Year ended
31st March, 2023.
1. BACKGROUND
The Company is engaged as a (Non-Deposit Accepting), Non-Banking Finance Company
(NBFC), Holding Certificate of Registration (COR No.B-14.03332), issued by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) dated 23rd March, 2016.
KEY BUSINESS. FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR
The company has sustained its commitment to the highest level of quality, best in class
service management, security practices and mature business continuity processes that have
collectively helped achieve significant milestones during the year. With the expected
positive momentum in the Indian economy, the Company is focused on growth and achieving
profitability along with a renewed commitment to enhance quality and customer service and
to reduce costs. Innovations, investment and positive modifications are expected in the
near future, boosting the Company's revenues. Together with forward looking strategy, the
Company is also focusing extensively on expanding the business and operational
improvements through various strategic projects for operational excellence and cost
cutting initiatives.
3. STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2023 is summarized below:
PARTICULARS |
For the year Ended 31st March, 2023 |
(Rs in hundred) 31st March, 2022 |
Total Income |
2,13,037.01 |
1,15,49,3.33 |
Less: Total Expenditure |
3,24,963.59 |
72,18,2.89 |
|
|
47 |
Profit Before Exceptional, Tax & Extraordinary Item |
(1,11,926.58) |
43,310.44 |
Less: Extraordinary & Prior period items |
- |
- |
Profit before tax |
(1,11,92,6.58) |
43,310.43 |
Tax Expenses: |
(904.91) |
(13,68,7.50) |
Current Tax: |
- |
(1,132,0.00) |
Earlier Year Tax |
(90,9.41) |
(236,7.50) |
Profit/(Loss) from the period from continuing operations |
(1,12,83,1.49) |
29,62,2.94 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(7,91,6.76) |
17,00,8.2974 |
Total comprehensive income |
(1,20,74,8.25) |
46,63,1.23 |
Earnings Per Share |
(7.51) |
2.04 |
4. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
As at the end of the reporting period, Reserve and Surplus the Company was of Rs.
39,23,12,145.00/, Other Comprehensive Income (Due to Fair Value of Investment on
Transition date and additions during the year) is Rs 1,77,243.87/- and Statutory Reserves
is of Rs. 3,952,714/-.
The Company has incurred loss during the year (i.e 2022-2023) of Rs. 1,12,83,149.48 /-
as on 31st March 2023 as compared to the profit earned during previous year (i.e
2021-2022) of Rs. 29,62,293.60 as on 31st March 2022.
(figures in Lakhs)
5. RESERVE AND PROVISIONS
During the period under review, the Company has not transferred any funds to the
Statutory Reserve as required to be maintained under Section 45-IC of RBI Act, 1934 as it
has incurred losses during the year under review.
6. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year 2022-2023, the Company has increased its authorized and paid-up capital
of the Company. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 11,50,00,000 (Eleven
Crore Fifty Lakhs Only)
(i) Rs. 8,00,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Crores Only) divided into 80,00,000 (Eighty Lakhs)
Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each and,
(ii) Rs. 3,50,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crores Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into 35,00,000
(Thirty Five Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
The Paid-up Capital of the Company is Rs. 9,05,80,030 (Nine Crore Fifty Eight Lakhs
thirty only):
(i) Rs. 7,10,75,030/- (Rupees Seven Crores Ten Lakhs Seventy-Five Thousand Thirty only)
divided into 71,07,503 (Seventy-One Lakhs Seven Thousand Five Hundred Three) Preference
shares of Rs. 10/- each and
(ii) Rs 1,95,05,000/- (Rupees One Crores Ninety-Five Lakhs Five Thousand Only) divided
into 19,50,500 (Nineteen Lakhs Fifty Thousand Five Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each.
7. DIVIDEND
The company is planning to expand and thereby would need funds to invest in future
projects. With respect to the expansion of business the Company do not recommend any
dividends for the current financial year but the Directors are hopeful for better results
in enduing future.
8. LISTING OF SECURITIES
The Equity shares of the Company are presently listed on BSE Ltd. The Annual listing
fees for the year 2022-23 have been duly paid to the Stock Exchange.
9. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
There were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF).
10. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Subsidiary.
Further, the Company does not have any associates and joint venture companies. The
disclosure of particulars with respect to information related to performance and financial
position of joint ventures or associate Companies subject to rule 8(1) and 8(5)(iv) of
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
11. IMPACT OF COVID-19
In the light of the COVID-19 epidemic which has been declared a pandemic, the Company
has been taking precautionary measures to protect the business and employees. Critical
response teams have been setup across the organization to plan scenarios and respond in an
agile manner to rapidly changing situation. To ensure the safety and well-being of the
employees, all recommended precautions against COVID-19 have been taken, which includes
work from home policy for eligible employees, restrictions on travel, minimizing contacts
in public, health advisory to employees following State and Central government directives
issued in this regard from time to time.
12. BRANCHES OF THE COMPANY
During the period under review, the company doesn't have any branch office.
13. PUBLIC DEPOSIT
As the Company is a Non-Banking Financial Company (Non-Deposit
Taking-Non-Systematically Important), the provisions of Chapter V of the Companies Act,
2013 are not applicable on the Company.
14. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACT OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES U/S 188(1)
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company, with
related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013
including certain arm's length transactions under third proviso thereto are disclosed in
Form AOC-2 as Annexure-I.
15. STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pursuant to Section 134 (3)(q) read with Rule 8(5) (viii) of Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, and ICAI guidance note on adequacy on internal financial controls with
reference to financial statements, it is stated that there is adequate internal control
system in the Company.
16. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in nature of business during the financial year under review.
17. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDINGS PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016
During the year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in
the name of the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
18. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETLLEMENT AND
VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement of loans taken from
banks and Financial Institutions.
19. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED/ RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
During the year under review the Board of Directors of the Company was duly
constituted. None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013.
Ms. Aruna, (DIN: 08582061) resigned from the post of director of the Company w.e.f.
11.01.2023.
20. COMMODITY PRICE RISK OR FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Your Company does not have material exposure of any commodity or foreign exchange and
accordingly, no hedging activities for the same are carried out. Therefore, there is no
disclosure to offer in terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2018/0000000141
dated 15th November, 2018
21. CONSTITUTION OF BOARD AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AS ON 31st MARCH,
2023
Name |
Designation |
DIN/PAN |
Date of Appointment |
1. Pankaj Dawar |
Managing Director |
06479649 |
19/02/2015 |
2. Shweta Dawar |
Non-Executive Director |
07171996 |
31/03/2015 |
3. Pooja Bhardwaj |
Independent Director |
05158206 |
07/07/2020 |
4. Makhan Singh Kainth* |
Independent Director |
00215325 |
01/01/2009 |
4. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
Independent Director |
08192235 |
07/07/2020 |
5. Manish Kumar Gupta |
Chief Financial Officer |
ATPPG5276J |
16/07/2015 |
6. Preeti |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
BPNPP6852E |
24/12/2019 |
* Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth resigned on 3rd April, 2023.
Ms. Aruna resigned from the post of Director on 11th January, 2023.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Company's Articles of
Association, Mr. Pankaj Dawar, Director, who retires by rotation and, being eligible,
offers himself for re-appointment.
22. MEETINGS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022-23
The Agenda and Notice of the Meetings were circulated well in advance to the respective
Directors. During the year under review, 15 (Fifteen) Board Meetings, 5(Five) Audit
Committee Meetings, 3(Three) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings, 1(One)
Independent Director's Committee Meeting, 1(One) Risk Management Committee Meeting, 1(One)
Stakeholder Relationship Committee Meeting, 1(One) Internal Complaint Committee Meeting,
were convened and held. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 i.e . the maximum interval between any two board
meetings did not exceed 120 days. Also, the meetings were conducted as per the applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder and as per the
Secretarial Standards -1 (SS-1) as framed by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
(ICSI) in this regard.
Date of the Board Meeting |
Board Strength at the date of the meeting |
No. of directors who attended the meeting |
Name of the Directors present |
11/04/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
|
|
3. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
3. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
6. Ms. Aruna |
6. Ms. Aruna |
26/05/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
|
3. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
5. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Ms. Aruna |
|
30/06/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
2. Ms. Shweta Dawar |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Ms. Aruna |
5. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Mr. Makhan Singh |
|
09/08/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar
2 Mrs Shweta Dawar |
|
|
3. Ms. Shweta Dawar |
|
|
|
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
5. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Ms. Aruna |
|
07/09/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
|
|
3. Ms. Shweta Dawar |
3. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
6. Ms. Aruna |
6. Ms. Aruna |
10/10/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
A |
2. Ms. Aruna |
2. Ms. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
3. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
4.Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
5. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
14/11/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Ms. Aruna |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
3. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
6. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
5. Ms. Aruna |
23/11/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Ms. Aruna |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
3. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
6. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
5. Ms. Aruna |
07/12/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Ms. Aruna |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
3. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
|
5. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
23/12/2022 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
2. Ms. Aruna |
2. Mr. Makhan Singh |
|
|
3. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
3. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
|
6. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
11/01/2023 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Ms. Aruna |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
3. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
6 |
4. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
5. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
|
5. Ms. Aruna |
|
|
6. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
03/02/2023 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
5 |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
|
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
14/02/2023 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
5 |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
18/02/2023 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar
2. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
c |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
|
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt
5. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
|
|
5. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
|
06.03.2023 |
|
1. Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
|
|
|
2. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
|
|
5 |
3. Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
|
|
|
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
4. Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
|
|
5. Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
5. Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
23. DETAILS OF COMPOSITION MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
(a) Audit Committee
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
primary objective of the Audit Committee is to monitor and provide an effective
supervision of the Management's financial reporting process, to ensure accurate and timely
disclosures, with the highest levels of transparency, integrity and quality of financial
reporting.
The constitution of the Audit Committee is as follows:
Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj (Chairman)
Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt (Member)
Mrs. Shweta Dawar (Member)
No. of Meetings held: During the year, Five (5) Audit Committee Meetings were held,
the details of which are as follows:-
Name of the Director |
Category |
No. of Meeting held |
No. of Meetings Attended |
Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
Non-Executive Director |
5 |
5 |
Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
The Board has accepted all the recommendations proposed by the Audit
Committee during the
Financial Year.
(b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
In compliance with provisions of 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the purpose of the
Committee is to screen and review individuals qualified to serve as executive directors,
non-executive directors and independent directors and to review their remuneration,
consistent with criteria approved by the Board, and to recommend, for approval by the
Board. The composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company is as
follows:
Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt (Chairman)
Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj (Member)
Ms. Shweta Dawar (Member)
No. of Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings held: During the year Three
(3) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings were held, the details of which are as
follows:-
Name of the Directors |
Category |
No. of Meeting held |
No. of Meetings Attended |
Mrs. Shweta Dawar |
Non-Executive Director |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
(c) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
In compliance with section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has Stakeholders
Relationship Committee to consider and resolve the grievances of security holders of the
Company.
The Stakeholders Relationship committee comprises of the following shareholders:
Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj (Chairman)
Mr. Pankaj Dawar (Member)
Mrs. Shweta Dawar (Member)
Only 1 Meeting of Stakeholders Relationship Committee was held during the year and all
the shareholders of the committee have attended the same.
Name of the Director |
Category |
No. of Meeting held |
No. of Meetings attended |
Pankaj Dawar |
Managing Director |
1 |
1 |
Shweta Dawar |
Non- Executive Director |
1 |
1 |
Non-Executive Independent |
|
|
|
Pooja Bhardwaj |
Director |
1 |
1 |
(d) Risk Management Committee
The Board of Directors has framed a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and
monitor the risk management of the Company. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the
risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The risk management committee has
additional over sight in the area of financial risk and controls. Major risks identified
by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on
continuing basis.
The Risk Management Committee comprises of the following shareholders:
Mr. Pankaj Dawar (Chairman)
Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj (Member)
Ms. Shweta Dawar (Member)
Only 1 meeting of Risk Management Committee was held during the year and all the
shareholders of the committee have attended the same.
Name of the Director |
Category |
No. of Meeting held |
No. of Meetings Attended |
Pankaj Dawar |
Non-Executive Director |
1 |
1 |
Shweta Dawar |
Non-Executive Director |
1 |
1 |
Pooja Bhardwaj |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
24. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Independent Directors have submitted their declarations of independence, as
required pursuant to provisions of section 149(7) of the Act, stating that they meet the
criteria of independence as provided in sub section (6) and Regulation 25 of Listing
Regulations.
25. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company familiarizes the Directors about their role
and responsibility at the time of their appointment through a formal letter of
appointment. Presentations are regularly made at the meetings of the Board and its various
Committees on the relevant subjects. The details of programs for familiarization of
Independent Directors can be accessed on the Company website.
26. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company's Independent Directors met on 29th March, 2023, without the attendance of
NonIndependent Directors and shareholders of the management. All Independent Directors
were present at the meeting. At the meeting, they:-
i. Reviewed the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole;
ii. Reviewed the performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the
views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors;
iii. Assessed the quality and timeliness of flow of information between the Company
management and the Board which is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably
perform their duties.
27. 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:
a) That in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31st
March, 2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b) That accounting policies as mentioned in the Notes to the Financial Statements have
been selected and applied consistently and judgement 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 profit of the Company for the year ended on that
date;
c) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
d) That proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
e) That the Annual Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
f) That the proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial
controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
g) That directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws is in place and was adequate and operating effectively.
28. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies.
Hence, the disclosure of particulars with respect to information related to performance
and financial position of the Subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate Companies subject
to rule 8(1) and 8(5)(iv) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
29. BRANCHES OF THE COMPANY
During the period under review, the Company doesn't have any branch office
30. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
As per Regulation 15 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in
Regulations 17, 17A, 18, 20, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i)
and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not
be mandatory, for the time being, in respect of the following class of companies:
A. The listed entity having Paid up Equity Share Capital not exceeding Rs.10 Crore and
Net Worth not exceeding Rs.25 Crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year;
B. The Listed Entity which has listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.
Since the Company's paid-up share capital and net-worth doesn't exceeds the prescribed
threshold limits therefore, Regulations 17, 17A, 18, 20, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26,
27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and para-C, D and
E of Schedule V are not applicable on the Company.
31. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015 mandates that
the Board shall monitor and review the evaluation framework. The framework includes the
evaluation of Director on various parameters such as:
Board dynamics and relationship
Information flows
Decision-making
Relationship with Stakeholders
Company performance and strategy
Tracking Board and Committees' effectiveness
Peer evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has carried out an
annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well
as the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration
Committee, Share Transfer Committee and Finance and Investment Committee.
In respect of the above-mentioned Evaluation framework, a structured questionnaire was
prepared after taking into consideration of the various aspects of the Board & its
Committees, execution and performance of specific roles, duties, obligations and
governance.
The performance evaluation of Committees, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors
and Independent Directors was completed.
The Performance evaluation of the Chairman, Non-Executive Directors & Board as a
whole was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Board of Directors expressed their
satisfaction with the evaluation process carried out their own performance evaluation too
known as Self-Assessment.
32. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed and
adopted a policy for selection, appointment and payment of remuneration of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel, Senior Management.
33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI
Your Company is in Compliance with all the applicable Secretarial Standards as
specified by the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India.
34. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of provisions of Section 92, 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 12 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return in
Form MGT- 7 for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 is placed on the Company's website
and can be accessed at the website of the company i.e- www.bazelinternationalltd.com
35. INTERNAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Prateek Jain as an
Internal Auditor of the Company to conduct the internal Audit of the Company for the
financial year 2022-23. The Company is also having an Internal Audit Department to test
the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Control Systems laid down by the management and
to suggest improvement in the systems.
36. REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITOR
In terms of sub clause 3 (ca) of Section 134 and under sub-section 12 of Section 143 of
Companies Act, 2013, there have been no frauds reported by the Auditors under sub section
(12) of section 143 other than which are reportable to Central Government.
37. CHANGES AND COMMITTEES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY DURING
THE YEAR
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to
which the financial statements relate and till the date of this annual report.
38. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to Section 186(11) of the Companies Act, 2013, disclosure under Section
134(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable on the Company.
39. ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS. IF ANY
No significant and material orders were passed by the Regulators, Courts or Tribunals
impacting the going concern status and Company's Operation in future.
40. DISCLOSURES UNDER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
The Details of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn are attached in this
Board's Report as Annexure-Il.
Mr. Pankaj Dawar, Managing Director of the Company has been granted 1,44,500 Equity
Shares as Sweat Equity Shares (having face value of Rs. 10/-) at a price of Rs. 109.72/-
per share as determined in the valuation report dated 07th September 2022 received from
M/s Kunvarji Finstock Private Limited (SEBI Category I Merchant Banking Registration
Number -INMO00012564), for the value addition he continues to create in forth coming years
while in employment of the Company, The said allotment was done on 03rd
February 2023 pursuant to the approval granted by Shareholders in their 40th
Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 30th September 2022.
Further, no other Director / employee of the Company, was in receipt of amount
exceeding a salary of Rs. 8,50,000/- per month or more when employed for a part of the
financial year and Rs. 1,02,00,000/- per annum or more when employed for whole of the
year, or if employed throughout the financial year or part thereof, was in receipt of
remuneration in that year which, in the aggregate, or at a rate which, in the aggregate,
is in excess of that drawn by the managing director or whole-time director or manager and
holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than two
percent of the equity shares of the company. under the provision of Rule 5 (2) & (3)
of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as
amended from time to time.
However, as per the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accounts are
being sent to all the members excluding the information on particulars of employees which
is available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during
business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
41. HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company recognizes people as its most valuable asset and it has built an open,
transparent and meritocratic culture to nature this asset. The company has kept a sharp
focus on Employee Engagement. The Company's Human Resources is commensurate with the size,
nature and operation of the Company.
42. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION DETAILS
During the year under review, the Company has introduced Employee Stock Option Plan
called 'BAZEL ESOP SCHEME-BIL Employee Stock Option plan 2022' ('ESOP 2022/ Plan') to
grants share-based benefits to eligible employees with a view to attracting and retaining
the best talent, encouraging employees to align individual performances with Company
objectives, and promoting increased
participation by them in the growth of the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee/Compensation Committee, through BIL Employee
Stock Option Trust, dated 05th December 2022, Supplementary Deed on 02nd
May, 2023 inter alia administers and monitors ESOS-2022/Plan. The above Schemes are in
line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021
(SBEB Regulations).
Further, your Company has obtained certificate pursuant to Regulation 13 of SEBI SBEB
Regulations, and it will be placed at this 41st AGM.
The ESOP 2022/ Plan can be assessed at the following link:
www.bazelinternationalltd.com
43. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In Compliance with disclosures required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 (Rules) relating to the remuneration and other details are as
follows:
(i)The Company has paid remuneration to its Director during the year Details of the
ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee's remuneration and other
details in terms of Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and amendments thereof
are provided below
Directors |
Ratio to median remuneration |
1 Mr. Pankaj Dawar |
33.03 |
2 Ms. Shweta Dawar |
NIL |
3 Ms. Aruna |
0.575 |
4 Ms. Pooja Bhardwaj |
NIL |
5 Mr. Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
NIL |
6 Mr. Makhan Singh Kainth |
NIL |
(ii). The percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial
year-
1. 18.32 % increase in salary of Chief Financial Officer.
2. 38.14% increase in salary of Company Secretary.
3. Managerial Remuneration give to Managing Director in the year 2022-2023 by way of
issuance of Sweat Equity shares within the limits of Companies act 2013 and as approved by
members. Prior to 2022-2023, no remuneration was given to Managing Director of the
Company.
(iii) . The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the
financial year 2022-23: 25%
(iv) As on 31st March, 2023, total no. of permanent employees on the roll of
the Company: 5
(v) 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-
4.71:1145.053
Justification for the same-
The Company has allotted 144500 Equity shares as Sweat equity shares to Mr. Pankaj
Dawar, Managing Director of the Company at a price of Rs109.72/- pursuant to the valuation
report of the Company in compliance with provisions of Companies Act 2013 and the approval
of Members in 40th AGM of the Company.
(vi) The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the
Directors -The Company has granted Sweat Equity shares to Mr. Pankaj Dawar, Managing
Director of the Company for the value additions he proposes to give in the forthcoming
years
(vii) The Company affirms that remuneration given to employees is as per the
remuneration policy of the Company.
44. STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Krishan Rakesh & Co., Chartered Accountants, (FRN:
009088N) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of your Company in the Annual General
Meeting held on 30th September,2021 for a term of five years beginning 1st April,2021 to
31st March, 2026.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being
re-appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company.
45. STATUTORY AUDITORS REPORT
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made in the Statutory
Auditors' Report. The observation made by the Auditors are self-explanatory and do not
require any further clarifications under Section 134(3)(f).
The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee
of the Company in the year under review.
46.SECRETARIAL AUDIT
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 M/s. Meenu G. & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the company for the Financial Year 2022-23.
47. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' REPORT
The Report of the Secretarial Auditor in Form MR-3 is annexed here with as "Annexure
III", which is
self-explanatory and does not require any further clarification from the Board.
48. CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SHARE BASED
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SWEAT EQUITY) REGULATIONS, 2021
Pursuant to Regulation 13 of Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Share Based
Employee Benefits And Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 In the case of every company which
has passed a resolution for the scheme(s)under these regulations, the Board of Directors
shall at each annual general meeting place before the shareholders a certificate from the
secretarial auditors of the company that the scheme(s) has been implemented in accordance
with these regulations and in accordance with the resolution of the company in the general
meeting. The Company has obtained this certificate and will be placed before the
Shareholders at the ensuing date of 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM).
49. CORPORATE POLICY
We seek to promote and follow the highest level of ethical standards in our business
transactions. The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the policies
are available on the website of the Company. The Policies are reviewed periodically by the
Board and updated on the basis of need and new Compliance.
The Key Policies are as follows:
Name of the Policy |
Brief Description |
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This policy has been established with a view to provide a tool to
Directors |
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and Employees of the Company to report to Management genuine |
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concerns including unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or |
Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle |
violation of the code or the policy. The Policy also provides for
adequate |
Blower Policy |
safeguards against victimization of Director(s)/ Employee(s) who avail |
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of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the chairman of |
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the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. |
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The Whistle Blower Policy is provided on the website of the Company |
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and may be accessed by clicking on the following link: |
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http://bazelinternationalltd.com/wp-content/uploads /2022/09/Visil- |
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Mechanism-policy.pdf |
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This Policy represents the basic standards of Risk Assessment to be |
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followed by the Company. Changes in the Policy will become effective |
Risk Management Policy |
upon approval by the Board of Directors of the Company. All relevant |
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employees must be thoroughly familiar or made familiar with it and |
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make use of the material contained in this Policy. |
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The Risk Management Policy is provided on the website of the Company and may be accessed by clicking on the following link:
http: //bazelinternationalltd.com/wp-content/uploads /2022/09/Risk- |
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Management-Policy-..pdf |
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The Board has on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration |
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Committee framed and adopted a policy for selection and appointment |
Nomination and Remuneration |
of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and their |
Policy |
remuneration. |
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The Remuneration Policy is provided on the website of the Company and |
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may be accessed by clicking on the following link: |
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http://bazelinternationalltd.com/wp- |
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content/uploads/2022/09/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf |
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The Objective of this policy is to outline the guidelines to be followed
by |
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the Company for consistent, transparent and timely public disclosures of |
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material information events/information and to ensure that such |
Policy for determining |
information is adequately disseminated to the stock Exchange(s) where |
materiality of event or |
the securities of the Company are listed in pursuance with the |
Information |
Regulations and to provide an overall governance framework for such |
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determination of materiality. |
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The Policy of determining Materiality of event/information is provided |
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on the website of the Company and may be accessed by clicking on the |
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following link: http://bazelinternationalltd.com/wp- |
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content/uploads/2022/09/Policy-on-materialitv-information.pdf |
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This policy sets the Standards for classifying, managing and storing the |
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records of the Company. The Purpose of this policy is to establish |
Policy of Preservation of |
framework for effective records Management and the process for |
Records |
Subsequent archival of such records. |
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The policy of preservation of records is provided on the website of the |
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Company and may be accessed by clicking on the following link: |
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http://bazelinternationalltd.com/wp- |
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content/uploads/2022/09/policy-for-preservation-of-records.pdf |
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This policy is made to prevent criminal elements from using Company |
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form laundering activities and to enable the Company to know / |
KYC and AML Policies |
understand its customers and their financial dealings better which, in |
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turn, would help the Company to manage risks prudently. |
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The KYC and AML policies provided on the website of the Company and |
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may be accessed by clicking on the following link: |
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http://bazelinternationalltd.com/wp-content/uploads /2022/09/KYC- |
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and-AML-Policy.pdf |
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As required under the Sexual Harassment of women at Workplace |
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(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has |
Sexual Harassment Policy |
policy on prevention of Sexual harassment of women at work place and |
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matters connected there with. During the year, no case of Sexual |
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Harassment was reported pursuant to said Act and Policy. |
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The Sexual Harassment policies provided on the website of the Company |
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and may be accessed by clicking on the following link: |
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http://bazelinternationalltd.com/?page id=4800 |
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Other Policies |
Policies like: Policy For Determining Material Subsidiaries, Insider |
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Trading Prohibition Code Pursuant to SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015, |
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Policy On Related Party Transaction(S), policy Familiarization of |
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Independent Practice Code, Investment Policy, Fair Practice Code are |
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prepared by the Company and followed in its true letter and spirit. |
50. REPORT UNDER THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and take suitable
measures for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in
line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder for prevention and redressal
of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. All employees are treated with dignity
with a view to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment.
During the financial year under review, there were no complaints reported under the
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013.
As required under the Sexual Harassment of women at Workplace (Prohibition, Prevention
and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has policy on prevention of Sexual harassment of
women at workplace and matters connected therewith.
51. DISCLOSURE ABOUT COST AUDIT
As per the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Cost Audit is not applicable to
the company for the Financial Year 2022-23.
52. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The disclosure as per Rule 9 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014 is not applicable as the Company is not covered under the criteria mentioned
in Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
53. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis forms part of this Annual Report for the year
ended 31st March, 2023 and is attached as Annexure-lV of this
Annual Report for the reference of the stakeholder.
54. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company's internal control system is designed to ensure operational efficiency,
protection and conservation of resources, accuracy and promptness in financial reporting
and compliance with laws and regulations. The internal control system is supported by an
internal audit process for reviewing the adequacy and efficacy of the Company's internal
controls, including its systems and processes and compliance with regulations and
procedures.
The Company's Internal Control System is adequate and commensurate with the nature and
size of the Company and it ensures:
Timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting
standards.
Optimum utilization, efficient monitoring, timely maintenance and safety of its
assets.
Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and management policies.
RISK MANAGEMENT
55. RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management is an integral part of the Company's business strategy. The Board
reviews compliance with risk policies, monitors risk tolerance limits, reviews and
analyzes risk exposure related to specific issues and provides oversight of risk across
the organization. The Board nurtures a healthy and independent risk management function to
inculcate a strong risk management culture in the Company.
56. INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEM
The Company's internal control system is designed to ensure operational efficiency,
protection and conservation of resources, accuracy and promptness in financial reporting
and compliance with laws and regulations. The internal control system is supported by an
internal audit process for reviewing the adequacy and efficacy of the Company's internal
controls, including its systems and processes and compliance with regulations and
procedures.
The Company's Internal Control System is adequate and commensurate with the nature and
size of the Company and it ensures:
Timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting
standards.
Optimum utilization, efficient monitoring, timely maintenance and safety of its
assets.
Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and management policies.
57. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
This Policy represents the basic standards of Risk Assessment to be followed by the
Company. Changes in the Policy will become effective upon approval by the Board of
Directors of the Company. All
relevant employees must be thoroughly familiar or made familiar with it and make use of
the material contained in this Policy.
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
58. ENERGY CONSERVATION. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO
In view of the nature of the activities carried out by the Company, Section 134(3)(m)
of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to
conservation of energy and technology absorption, the details of conservation of energy,
technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
a) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
The Management is aware of the energy crises prevailing in the country and utilizes its
energy sources in the best possible manner.
b) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Company upgrades the technology used by it as and when the need arises.
c) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
i) The total foreign exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the financial
year - Nil
ii) Total foreign exchange in terms of actual outgo during the financial year - Nil
59. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for assistance and
cooperation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Vendors and
Shareholders during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place on record
their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of the Executives, staff and
workers of the Company at all levels.
By the order of the Board For Bazel International Limited
Sd/- |
Sd/- |
Pankaj Dawar |
Prithvi Raj Bhatt |
Managing Director |
Director |
DIN: 06479649 |
DIN:08192235 |
Address: 98-B, Pocket-1, Platinum Enclave, |
Address: CG-192, CG Block, Sanjay Gandhi |
Sector-18, Rohini Sector-15, New Delhi- |
Transport Nagar, Badli Samai Pur, New Delhi- |
110089 |
110042 |
Place: New Delhi |
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Date: 03.08.2023 |
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