To
The Members of
Motisons Jewellers Limited
It gives us immense pleasure in presenting you on behalf of the Board
of Directors of the Company, the 13th Board Report of Motisons Jewellers
Limited along with Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended on 31st
March 2024.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY/ HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year 2022-23
and 2023-24 are summarised below: (Amount in lacs)
Particulars |
31st March, 2024 |
31st March, 2023 |
Revenue from Operation/Turnover |
41676.33 |
36619.60 |
Other Income |
41.32 |
61.02 |
Less:- Expenses during the year excluding
depreciation |
37057.52 |
33497.76 |
Profit before tax and depreciation |
4660.13 |
3182.86 |
Less : Depreciation |
176.29 |
190.93 |
Profit/(Loss) before tax after depreciation |
4483.84 |
2991.93 |
Less: Extra Ordinary Item |
(28.88) |
- |
Less: Prior Period Items |
89.30 |
- |
Add/Less: Provision of Income tax including
deferred tax |
(1142.56) |
(772.34) |
Profit/(Loss) after tax and depreciation |
3223.11 |
2219.59 |
STATE OF THE COMPANY AFFAIRS
The Financial Year 2023-24 was one of the significant years as we
achieved a major milestone during the year by going public. This is surely a milestone in
our corporate strategy, and the Directors hereby place on record gratitude to all the
shareholders and other stakeholders for their overwhelming response to the Company's
IPO and for reiterating their faith in its long- term growth story. The Company believes
in the overall growth towards the healthy creation of stakeholders' value.
During the Financial Year, the Company has achieved a total income of
41,717.65/-Lakhs as compared to 36,680.62/-Lakhs in Previous Financial Year and during the
year under review your company has earned Net profit of Rs. 3223.11/-Lakhs (Previous
Financial Year Net Profit was Rs. 2219.59 Lakhs). Your directors expect improved
performance in current year. All other information is detailed in this report.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically
the relevant circumstances have decided that it would be prudent, not to recommend any
Dividend on equity shares of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st
March 2024.
RESERVES
During the year under review the company has transferred the entire net
profit amounting to Rs. 3223.11 Lakhs to Retained earnings. Also, the Board of Directors
of your company has transferred a sum of Rs. 50 lacs to the Capital Redemption Reserve
from retained earnings. .
MATERIAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR
I. PRIVATE PLACEMENT
The members of the company via in their meeting held on September 11,
2023 was approved the issue of 60,00,000 (Sixty Lakh) equity shares on Private Placement
basis at the issue price of Rs. 55/- (Rupees Fifty-Five Only) each consisting of face
value of Rs. 10/- each and premium of Rs. 45/- per share aggregating to Rs. 33,00,00,000
(Rupees Thirty-Three Crore Only) to the identified investors thereafter on the basis of
the approval of member for the issue of 60,00,000 (Sixty Lakh) equity shares on Private
Placement basis the board of directors in their meeting held on October 19, 2023 was given
his consent for allotment of equity shares on private placement basis to the identified
investors.
II. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER ("IPO")
A major highlight for the year under review was that the Company
successfully came out with an Initial Public Offer of equity shares of the company
aggregating to Rs 15,109.05 Lakhs. The fresh issue of shares issued by company in the IPO.
The company had filed Draft Red Herring
Prospectus (DRHP) on March 22, 2023 and Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) on
December 08, 2023with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("the SEBI") in
accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018. The Company filed the Prospectus on December
20, 2023. The issue was open for subscription from December 18, 2023 to December 20, 2023.
Pursuant to the IPO, 2,74,71,000 equity shares were issued and allotted to the public at
price of Rs. 55/- on December 21, 2023 under various Categories. The Company received
listing and trading approvals from BSE Limited ("the BSE") and National Stock
Exchange of India Ltd. ("the NSE") on August02, 2023 and the equity shares were
listed on BSE and NSE on December 26, 2023.
The pursuant to Initial Public Offer the issue was opened for Anchor
Investors for subscription from December 15, 2023 to December 15, 2023, and 66,00,000
equity shares were issued and allotted to them at price of Rs. 55/- on December 21, 2023.
Your directors believes that the listing of the Company would provide the right platform
to take its brand(s) to greater heights, enhance visibility and provide liquidity to the
shareholders.
The Company's IPO received an over whelming response and was
oversubscribed by the investors, reflecting an investor appetite for the issue. The Equity
Shares of the Company were listed with a substantial gain from its offer price. We are
gratified and humbled by the faith shown in the Company by the market participants. We are
also grateful to our customers for their trust shown in our capabilities to consistently
deliver high-quality services.
AUTHORISED AND PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
The capital structure of the Company as on 31st March 2024
is given in the below table:
Share Capital |
Amount (In Rs.) |
Authorised Share Capital |
|
Equity Share (10,30,00,000 Equity Shares of
Rs.10/- each) |
1,03,00,00,000 |
Preference Share (1,00,00,000 2.50%
Unsecured, Cumulative, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Preference Shares of Rs.10/- each) |
10,00,00,000 |
Total |
113,00,00,000 |
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share
Capital |
|
Equity Share (9,84,46,000 Equity Shares of
10/- each) |
98,44,60,000 |
Preference Share (1,00,00,0002.50% Unsecured,
Cumulative, |
10,00,00,000 |
Redeemable, Non-Convertible Preference Shares
of 10/- each) |
|
Total |
1,08,44,60,000 |
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
The composition of the Board is in accordance with Section 149 of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") and with an appropriate
combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors. The Board of Directors
and KMP of the Company as on 31st March 2024 is as follows:
Name of Director |
Designation |
Sandeep Chhabra [DIN:00120838] |
Chairman Cum Whole Time Director |
Sanjay Chhabra [DIN:00120792] |
Managing Director |
Namita Chhabra [DIN: 00205859] |
Non-Executive Director |
Kajal Chhabra [DIN: 00120914] |
Non-Executive Director |
Sunil Chordia [DIN: 02994743] |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Alpesh Fatehsingh Purohit[DIN:07389212] |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Sushil Kumar Gangwal [DIN:09573928] |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Jayesh Nemchand Mehta [DIN: 07239052] |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Laksh Chhabra [DIN:09695269] |
Joint Managing Director |
Vikas Kaler [DIN: 09737095] |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Kaustubh Chhabra |
Chief Financial Officer |
Bhavesh Surolia |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
During the period under review, following changes were made in
KMP's
Name |
DIN/PAN |
Date of appointment/ change in
designation/ cessation |
Nature of change (Appointment/ Change
in designation / Cessation) |
Designation |
Neha Jain |
AGUPJ0069J |
15/08/2023 |
Cessation |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Naresh Kumar Sharma |
CFDPS1003R |
11/09/2023 |
Appointment |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Naresh Kumar Sharma |
CFDPS1003R |
06/02/2024 |
Cessation |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Bhavesh Surolia |
IMZPS2173D |
19/03/2024 |
Appointment |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Also, following changes were made after the end of Financial Year 31st
March, 2024 and till the date of this Board Report:
Name |
DIN/PAN |
Date of appointment/ change in
designation/ cessation |
Nature of change (Appointment/ Change
in designation / Cessation) |
Designation |
Alpesh Fatehsingh Purohit |
07389212 |
01/04/2024 |
Cessation |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Meena Choudhry |
10521713 |
01/05/2024 |
Appointment |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
DIRECTORS RETIRING BY ROTATION
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Sandeep Chhabra[DIN:00120838], Chairman Cum Whole Time
Director and Mrs. Namita Chhabra [DIN:00205859], Director of the Company are liable to
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, has offered
themselves for re- appointment. The Board of Directors, based on recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC'), has recommended their
re-appointment for consideration by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company. A brief resume of the directors being appointed/re-appointed, the nature
of expertise in specific functional areas, names of companies in which they hold
directorships, committee memberships/chairmanships, their shareholding in the Company,
etc., as stipulated under Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India and Regulation 36 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have been furnished in the explanatory statement to the
notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND DECLARATION
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed under sub-section (6) of section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation
16(1) (b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as
amended and also a declaration under Rule-6 of the companies (appointment and
qualification of directors) Rules, 2014, amended as on date has been received from all the
independent directors.
Further, in the opinion of the Board, Independent Directors of the
company are persons of high integrity, expertise and experience and thus qualify to be
appointed/continue as Independent Directors of the Company Further, as required under
section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 they have registered themselves as Independent
Directors in the independent director data bank.
In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the
Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their
ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any
external Influence and that they are independent in the management. The Independent
Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with the Company's code of
conduct as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board met 18 (Eighteen) times during the year under review. The
details of board meetings and the attendance of the Directors are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
Details of various Committees constituted by the Board, including their
composition, terms of reference, meetings and their attendance thereat etc., mandated
pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, are given in
the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company's Audit Committee consists of three Directors, all the
directors are Non- Executive Independent Directors and is constituted in accordance with
the requirements of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 read with the Companies Act, 2013.
All the members of the Audit Committee have adequate knowledge in the areas of finance and
accounting. Further, there have been no instances where the Board has not accepted any
recommendation of the committees.
The composition and attendance at Audit Committee meetings are given
below.
During the financial year 2023-24, the Audit Committee met 8 (Eight)
times on April 18, 2023, June 26, 2023, September 4, 2023, November 01, 2023, November 09,
2023, November 22, 2023, February 8, 2024 and February 26, 2024.
The composition and attendance of Audit Committee meetings are given
below
S. No. Name of the Member |
|
Category |
No. of Audit Committee Meetings held |
No. of Audit Committee Meetings attended |
1. Mr. Sunil Chordia (DIN: 02994743)
Non-Executive - Director |
Independent |
Chairman |
8 |
8 |
2. Mr. Sushil Kumar Gangwal (DIN: 09573928)
Non-Executive - Director |
Independent |
Member |
8 |
8 |
3. Mr. Jayesh Nemchand 07239052)
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mehta (DIN: - |
Member |
8 |
8 |
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, 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 THE DATE OF THE REPORT
During the year under review, there were no material changes and
commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end
of the financial year to which this financial statement relates and the date of this
Report.
SHARE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES AND LIQUIDITY
EQUITY SHARE
As on March 31, 2024 9,84,45,995 (Nine Crore Eighty Four Lakhs Forty
Five Thousand nine hundred and ninety five) equity shares of the Company, representing
99.99% of the total equity shares, were held in dematerialised form and 5 (five) equity
shares were held in physical form by 1 (One) Member of the Company. The International
Securities Identification Number (ISIN') allotted to the Company's shares
under the Depository System is INE0FRK01012. Motisons Jewellers Limited has entered into
agreement with both the Depositories i.e., National Securities Depository Limited and
Central Depository Services (India) Limited. Shareholders can open their accounts with any
of the Depository Participant registered with the above-mentioned depositories. The equity
shares of the Company are frequently traded at BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of
India Ltd.
PREFRENCE SHARES
All the issued, subscribed and paid-up preference shares of the Company
are in physical form bearing ISIN No. INE0FRK04016. Link Intime India Private Limited acts
as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company, to whom communications regarding
change of address, transfer of shares, change of mandate etc. can be addressed by the
members.
The detailed information is covered in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of this Annual Report.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) and 177(10) of the Act
read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, and
Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has adopted Whistle Blower
Policy' for Directors and employees to deal with the cases of unethical behaviour in
all its business activities, fraud, mismanagement and violation of Code of Conduct of the
Company. The same is detailed in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this
Annual Report. The Policy is made available on the website of the Company at
https://motisonsjewellers.com/policies.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To comply with the requirements of Regulation 17(5) of the Listing
Regulation, the Company has adopted Code of Conduct for Board of Directors and Senior
Management Personnel ("the Code"). All Board members and senior management
personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code for the year 2023-24. A declaration
signed by the Managing Director of the Company to this effect is placed at the end of this
report. The code requires directors and employees to act honestly, fairly, ethically and
with integrity, conduct themselves in professional, courteous and respectful manner. The
code is displayed on the Company's website https://motisonsjewellers.com/policies.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board has formulated code of conduct for regulating, monitoring and
reporting of trading of shares by Insiders. This code lays down guidelines, procedures to
be followed and disclosures to be made by the insiders while dealing with shares of the
Company and cautioning them on consequences of non-compliances. The copy of the same is
available on the website of the Company at https://motisonsjewellers.com/policies
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN
FUTURE
There are no significant and material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
THE DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Company has put in place adequate internal control systems commensurate
with its size of operations. Company's internal control systems include policies and
procedures, IT systems, delegation of authority, segregation of duties, internal audit and
review framework, etc. Company has laid down internal financial controls and systems with
regard to adherence to Company's policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and
detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and
timely preparation of reliable financial information. The framework is in compliance with
the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company from the
previous Financial Year.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on 31st March 2024, the Company does not have any
subsidiary/joint venture/associate companies. Further during the reporting period, no
company has become or ceased to be a subsidiary/joint venture/associate company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Part B of Schedule V of the
Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual
Report.
DEPOSITS
During the reporting period, the Company has not accepted any deposits
falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further, the Company has accepted unsecured loan
from its Directors and its outstanding amount as on 31st March 2024 is Rs.
8587.43/- Lakhs and in terms of the provisions of Rule 2(1)(c)(viii) of the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, as amended as on date, the Directors have furnished
the declaration, in writing to the effect that the amount is not being given out of funds
acquired by them by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board has adopted steps for framing, implementing and monitoring
the risk management plan for the company. The main object is to ensure sustainable
business growth with stability and to promote a proactive approach in reporting evaluating
and resolving risk associated with the business. In order to achieve with the key
objectives, the Company adopts a structured and disciplined approach to Risk management,
in order to guide decisions on risk related issues.
In today's challenging and competitive environment strategies for
mitigating inherent risk in accomplishing the growth plans of the company are imperative.
The common risk inter-alia are Regulations, Competitive Business risk, Technology
obsolescence, Investments, Retention of talent and Expansion of facilities. Business risk,
inter-alia, further includes financial risk, political risk, and legal risk, these risks
are assessed and appropriate steps have taken to mitigate the same.
Further, the Risk Management Policy of the Company is displayed on the
website of the Company at https://motisonsjewellers.com/policies.
STATEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCES OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India and the
applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to Meetings of the
Board of Directors' and General Meetings', respectively, have been duly
complied by your Company.
HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRIAL RELATION
The Company always believes that its growth is closely linked with the
growth and overall development of its employees. The Company is committed to upgrade the
skill of its employees and to create an environment where excellence is recognized and
rewarded. The target is to place right people at right position and to enhance the
efficiency, working speed, competency and time management skill of its employees.
As a company, we are sensitive to the needs of the employees and ensure
that best practices are adopted in the organization and conducive environment is created
for growth of the employees. Employee career growth is the focus area of HR policy that
aims to balance personal and professional growth.
ANNUAL RETURN
In compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section
134(3)(a) of the Act, the annual return as on March 31, 2024 is uploaded on the website of
the Company and is available at https://motisonsjewellers.com/annual-return.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
To comply with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and Rules made
thereunder and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a
Nomination and Remuneration Policy. Nomination and Remuneration Policy of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management employees includes the criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of director and other matters as per the
Act and Listing Regulations. The salient features of the Nomination and Remuneration
Policy are stated in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of the Annual
Report and also available on the website of the company and the web link for the same
ishttps://motisonsjewellers.com/policies
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. A
separate report on Corporate Governance in compliance with the provisions of Regulation 34
of the Listing Regulations read with Para C of Schedule V of the said regulations, along
with a certificate received from Bhawika Ramnani & Co., Company Secretaries confirming
that the Company is and has been compliant with the conditions stipulated under the
Listing Regulations forms part of the Annual Report.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Board carried out annual evaluation of its own performance, performance of its Committees,
and evaluation of individual Directors including Independent Directors.
The Independent Directors had carried out an annual performance
evaluation of non- independent Directors, the Board as a Whole and Chairperson of the
Company taking into account the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors
evaluated the performance of every Director. The performance is evaluated on the basis of
number of Board and Committee meetings attended by individual Director, participation of
each Director in the affairs of the Company, duties performed by each Director and targets
achieved by Company during the year.
The Board/committee/directors found that the performance of every
Director of the Company is excellent.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Sec. 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act,
2013 the Board of Directors of the Company state: -
a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
b) 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;
c) that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
d) that the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis;
e) that the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively;
f) that the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and
operating effectively
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
In the 10thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held
on 29th November 2021, M/s. Keyur Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration no. 141173W), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a
period of 5 consecutive years till the conclusion of the 15thAGM to be held in
the year 2026 at such remuneration plus applicable taxes, out of pocket expenses,
travelling and living expenses etc. as mutually agreed between the Board of Directors and
the Statutory Auditors.
The Statutory Auditors have furnished their written consent and
confirmation to the effect that they are not disqualified as Statutory Auditors of the
Company in terms of the Companies Act, 2013, and rules framed thereunder.
There are no qualification, reservation or adverse remark in the Audit
Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st
March 2024 and hence do not call for any further comments in terms of the provisions of
Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
In accordance with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,. CS
Bhawika Ramnani (M.No. F11506), Practicing Company Secretary, Jaipur were appointed as
Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year
2023-24 and the Secretarial Audit Report in the prescribed form MR-3 is annexed to this
report as "Annexure- 3" .
The Report is self explanatory and there are no qualification,
reservation or adverse remark in the Secretarial Audit Report of the Company for the
Financial Year ended 31stMarch, 2024 and hence do not call for any further
comments in terms of the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
M/s ASA & Company, (FRN: 012461C), Jaipur was appointed as the
Internal Auditor of the Company to conduct the Internal Audit for the financial year
2023-24 as per the scope, functioning, periodicity and methodology mutually decided by the
Board/committees thereof and the Internal Auditor pursuant to the provisions of Section
138(1) of Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and
other applicable provisions.
Further, no adverse remark or observation has been cited by him in his
Audit Report for the financial year 2023-24.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
During the financial year under review, no instances of fraud have been
reported by the statutory auditors or secretarial auditors to the Audit Committee or to
the Board pursuant to section 143(12) of the Act, the details of which should form part of
this report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Act, the details of which have been
provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report. The CSR
Committee, inter alia, allocates the amount of expenditure to be incurred by the Company
on CSR activities as enumerated in Schedule VII of the Act and monitors the CSR Policy of
the Company periodically. The Annual Report on CSR Activities for the Year 2023-24 is
annexed herewith as Annexure 2 and brief outline of the corporate social
responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company
on CSR activities during the year are set out in this Annexure. Further, the CSR
Policy of the Company is displayed on the website of the Company at
https://www.motisonsjewellers.com/investors.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013,
particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made are provided in Financial Statements
read together with notes annexed and forms an integral part of the financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES UNDER
SECTION 188 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the company
during the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024 with related parties were in
the ordinary course of the business and on arm's length basis. There was no such
transaction entered during the reporting year which could be considered material. Details
with respect to transaction(s) with the Related Party(ies) entered into by the Company
during the reporting period are disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements and the
details pursuant to clause (h) of Section 134(3) of act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in Form AOC-2 is annexed as Annexure - 1. However,
your Directors would like to draw your attention to Notes of Significant Accounting
Policies and Notes on Financial Statements attached to Financial Statements.
DEVIATION(S) OR VARIATION(S) IN THE USE OF PROCEEDS OF INITIAL PUBLIC
ISSUE (IPO), IF ANY
There were no instances of deviation(s) or variation(s) in the
utilization of proceeds of IPO as mentioned in the objects of Offer in the Prospectus
dated December 20, 2023, in respect of the IPO of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Details of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo required to be given pursuant to the provisions of Section
134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 are mentioned below:
A. Conservation of Energy
(i) the steps taken or impact on conservation
of energy; |
Your Company has considered Sustainability
as one of the strategic priorities and energy conservation is one of the strong pillars
for preserving natural resources and improving bottom line. Your Company is continuously
striving towards improving the energy performance in all areas. Your Company has always
considered energy and natural resource conservation as a focus area and has been
consciously making efforts towards improving the energy performance year on year. |
(ii) the steps taken by the company for
utilizing alternate sources of energy; |
Company ensures compliance with all the
statutory requirements and has taken several sustainable steps voluntarily to contribute
towards better environment. |
(iii) the capital investment on energy
conservation equipment's; |
Therefore, ongoing process of awareness
and training sessions at regular intervals is given to concern operational personnel on
opportunity of energy conservation and their benefits. |
B. Technology Absorption
(i) the efforts made towards technology
absorption; |
During the reporting period, no new
technology has been introduced by the Company. Further, there were no expenditure incurred
on Research and Development during the year under review. |
(ii) the benefits derived like product
improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution; |
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(iii) in case of imported technology
(imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)- |
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(a) the details of technology imported; |
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(b) the year of import; |
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(c) whether the technology been fully
absorbed; |
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(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where
absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof; and |
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(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and
Development. |
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C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo
The Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the financial period
ended 31st March, 2024 is as follows:
(Amount in Lacs)
Particulars |
31st March, 2024 |
31st March, 2023 |
Foreign Exchange Inflow |
5.64 |
10.16 |
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
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DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
We have a policy of zero-tolerance towards any form of sexual
harassment which is in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress
complaints received regarding sexual harassment and our policy is gender neutral.
During the period under review, no complaint had been received under
the Act. Further, it is hereby stated that the company has complied with provisions
relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and have given
training to its employees.
CREDIT RATING
The company had not appointed any credit rating agency to obtain credit
rating.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION
FUND
There was no unclaimed/unpaid dividend, application money, debenture
interest and interest on deposits as well as the principal amount of debentures and
deposits, remaining unclaimed/ unpaid in relation to the Company hence the Company is not
required to transfer any amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1)of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided at "Annexure
- 4".
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended a statement showing the names and other
particulars of the top ten employees are provided at "Annexure - 4".
LISTING
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited and
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Both these stock exchanges have nation-wide trading
terminals. Annual listing fees for the financial year 2024-25 have been duly paid to the
BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
MISCELLANEOUS
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:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any scheme except ESOP Schemes referred to in this Report.
3. Buyback of shares.
4. The maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central
Government under sub-Section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not
applicable to the Company.
5. No application was made or any proceeding is pending under
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
6. Requirement of one-time settlement with Banks or Financial
Institutions was not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Board of directors of your Company acknowledges its sincere
appreciation for the support extended by various departments of Central and State
Government and others. The Board also takes this opportunity to express its deep gratitude
for the continuous support received from the Shareholders.
By the order of Board of Directors |
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For MOTISONS JEWELLERS LIMITED |
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Sandeep Chhabra |
Sanjay Chhabra |
Chairman and Whole time |
Managing Director |
Director |
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DIN:00120838 |
DIN:00120792 |
B-9, Vivekanand Marg, |
B-9, Vivekanand Marg, |
C-Scheme, Jaipur - 302001 |
C-Scheme, Jaipur - 302001 |
Date: 02.09.2024 |
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Place: Jaipur |
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