Dear Members,
Ace Alpha Tech Limited
(formerly known as Ace Alpha Tech Private Limited & DM Prime Square Research &
Analytics Private Limited)
A-28, First Floor, Jhilmil Industrial Area Shahdara, East Delhi- 110095
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 13th Annual Report of the Company
together with the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended
March 31,2025.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's financial performance for the year under review, along with the previous
year's figures is given hereunder:
(Amount in Rs. Lacs except EPS)
Particulars |
For the year ended March 31, 2025 |
For the year ended March 31, 2024 |
Total Revenue |
1,721.61 |
1,535.38 |
Total Expense (Excluding Interest and Depreciation) |
183.20 |
107.97 |
Profit before Interest, Depreciation, Taxation and Exceptional Items |
1,538.41 |
1,427.41 |
Interest |
- |
- |
Depreciation |
54.35 |
20.12 |
Profit before Taxation |
1,484.06 |
1,407.29 |
(Less)/Add: Tax Expenses or credit |
364.32 |
376.65 |
Add/Less: Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
Profit for the year |
1,119.70 |
1,030.64 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
- |
- |
Total Comprehensive Income |
- |
- |
Basic EPS (Rs.) |
8.68 |
9,966.62 |
Diluted EPS (Rs.) |
8.68 |
7.68* |
*Note: During the financial year 2024-25, the Company allotted 1,39,99,392 fully
paid-up bonus equity shares of ' 10 each leading to increase in its paid up share capital.
In accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 20 - The Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)
for all periods presented in the financial statements is required to be restated
retrospectively to give effect to the bonus issue, ensuring comparability across reporting
periods. Accordingly, the diluted EPS for the financial year 2023-24 has been presented on
this basis.
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the financial year 2024-25, the total revenue was Rs. 1,721.61 Lacs as compared
to a total revenue of Rs. 1,535.38 Lacs in the financial year 2023-24 and the net profit
of the Company was Rs. 1,119.70 Lacs in the financial year 2024-25 as compared to a net
profit of Rs. 1,030.64 Lacs in the financial year 2023-24. The Company's total revenue
increased by 12.13% and the net profit increased by 8.64%.
Highlights of the Company's performance are discussed in detail in the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report (MDA), which is a part of this Annual Report as required
under Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ('Listing Regulations').
3. CAPITAL STRUCTURE Authorized Share Capital:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025, stood at Rs.
21,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-One Crores Only) comprising of 2,10,00,000 Equity Shares of
Rs. 10/- each.
Paid Up Share Capital:
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company allotted 1,39,99,392 equity shares of
Rs. 10/- per share in the ratio of 1296 bonus (fully paid up) equity shares against 1
equity share of Rs. 10/- held by the shareholders of the Company with the approval of the
Board of Directors on April 30, 2024.
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025,
stood at Rs. 14,01,01,940/- (Rupees Fourteen Crore One Lac One
Thousand Nine-Hundred and Forty Only) comprising of 1,40,10,194 Equity Shares of '
10/- each.
After the closure of the financial year 2024-25, the Company successfully completed its
Initial Public Offer (IPO), allotting 46,70,000 equity shares of ' 10 each at an
issue price of ' 69 per share (including a premium of ' 59), aggregating to '
32,22,30,000. The IPO consisted of 35,48,000 equity shares through Fresh Issue and
11,22,000 Equity Shares through Offer for Sale.
Pursuant to the allotment, the paid-up share capital of the Company increased to '
17,55,81,940/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores Fifty-Five Lac Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred
Forty only) comprising of 1,75,58,194 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each.
4. DIVIDEND
With a view to preserve the financial resources for the future operations of the
Company, your Directors consider it prudent not to declare any dividend for the financial
year 2024-2025.
5. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
During the year under review, the Company was not required to transfer any
amount/shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund.
6. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from public within the
meaning of Sections 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act') read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the financial year ended March 31,2025.
Therefore, the details in terms of Rule 8(5)(v) and 8(5)(vi) of Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 are not required to be provided.
7. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount is proposed to be transferred to reserves for the financial year 2024-25.
8. ANNUAL RETURN
I n accordance with Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual
Return of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, is available on the
Company's website and can be accessed at https://acealphatech.in/wp-content/
uploads/2025/08/Annual-Return-2024-2025.pdf.
9. SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATES
Your Company has no Subsidiary, Associate Company as per the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013. Further, your Company has not entered into any Joint Ventures.
10. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of business
of your Company during the financial year 2024-25.
11. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED/ RESIGNED DURING THE
YEAR
During the year under review:
1. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on March 30, 2024, recommended the
appointment of Mr. Manish Wahi and Mr. Sachin Goyal as Independent Directors of the
Company. The shareholders, at their meeting held on April 08, 2024, approved their
appointment. Accordingly, both Mr. Manish Wahi and Mr. Sachin Goyal have been appointed as
Independent Directors of the Company with effect from April 08, 2024.
2. Ms. Shruti Shri Agnihotri (Membership No.: A68357) resigned as the Company Secretary
of the Company with effect from the closure of business hours on April 30, 2024.
3. Ms. Priyanka (Membership No.: A72473)
appointed as the Company Secretary of the Company with effect from May 01,2024.
4. The Members of the Company at the 12th Annual General Meeting held on July 19, 2024,
re-appointed Ms. Nipa Gunvantlal Jain (DIN: 09725679) as the Director, who retired by
rotation and, being eligible, offered herself for re-appointment.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the
Company, Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Managing Director of the Company, due to retire by rotation at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, have offered himself for
re-appointment. The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, has recommended his re-appointment.
In compliance with Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial
Standard-2 on General Meetings, information of the director proposed to be re-appointed is
provided in the Notice of the forthcoming AGM.
There were no other changes in the Board and the Key Managerial Personnel of the
Company during the year.
12. DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company have given declaration stating
that they continue to meet the criteria as set out for Independent Directors under Section
149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 of the Listing Regulations.
Further, the Independent Directors have been exempted from /successfully qualified, the
online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the Indian Institute of Corporate
Affairs.
13. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee in terms of the provisions of Section 178 of the Act
and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations, read with Part D of Schedule II thereto.
The objective of the Policy is to ensure that:
The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to
attract, retain, and motivate Directors, Key Managerial Personnel(s), and Senior
Management Personnel(s) of the quality required to run the Company successfully;
Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate
performance benchmarks; and
Remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel(s) and Senior Management
Personnel(s) involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and
long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
A copy of said policy is placed on the website of the Company at https://acealphatech . in/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/
nomination-remuneration-policy.pdf.
14. MEETING OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES
The Company's Board is constituted in compliance with the Act and Listing Regulations.
The Board functions either as a full Board or through various Committees constituted to
oversee specific areas. The Board has, inter alia, constituted requisite Committees, viz.,
Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship
Committee. The constitution of these Committees is in compliance with the provisions of
the Act and Listing Regulations.
The Board of Directors of the Company meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide
on business policy and strategy apart from other business. The Board of Directors met
eleven (11) times during the financial year 2024-25.
The details of composition, terms of reference, and meetings held and attended by the
Directors and the Committee members of Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee are presented below:
COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The composition of Board of Directors is as follows:
Sr. No. |
Name |
DIN |
Designation |
1. |
Gaurav Sharma |
01650857 |
Chairman, Managing Director, & Chief Financial Officer |
2. |
Manish Wahi |
09785936 |
Independent Director |
3. |
Sachin Goyal |
09787112 |
Independent Director |
4. |
Nipa Gunvantlal Jain |
09725679 |
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
5. |
Chandni Sharma |
07227240 |
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director |
MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The following meetings of the Board of Directors were held during the financial year
2024-25:
Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
Board Strength |
No. of Directors Present |
1. |
07.04.2024 |
3 |
2 |
2. |
30.04.2024 |
5 |
4 |
3. |
16.05.2024 |
5 |
4 |
4. |
18.05.2024 |
5 |
3 |
5. |
21.06.2024 |
5 |
4 |
6. |
12.08.2024 |
5 |
4 |
7. |
17.08.2024 |
5 |
3 |
8. |
13.09.2024 |
5 |
3 |
9. |
26.11.2024 |
5 |
3 |
10. |
07.01.2025 |
5 |
3 |
11. |
20.03.2025 |
5 |
3 |
COMMITTEES
Our Company has constituted the following Committees of the Board:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Details of each of these committees are as follows:
1. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Our Company constituted the Audit Committee with the approval of the Board on September
10, 2024. The Committee comprises the following members:
Name of Director |
Status in Committee |
Nature of Directorship |
Manish Wahi |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Sachin Goyal |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Gaurav Sharma |
Member |
Managing Director |
The terms of reference of the Audit
Committee are as under:
1. Oversight of the listed entity's financial reporting process and the disclosure of
its financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient,
and credible;
2. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration, and terms of appointment of auditors
of the listed entity;
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the
statutory auditors;
4. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's report
thereon before submission to the board for approval;
5. Reviewing, with the management, the half-yearly financial statements before
submission to the board for approval, with particular reference to;
matters required to be included in the director's responsibility statement to be
included in the board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of
the Companies Act, 2013;
changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment
by management;
significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit
findings;
compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial
statements;
disclosure of any related party transactions;
modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report;
6. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses/application of funds raised
through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of
funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/
prospectus/notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the
utilization of proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate
recommendations to the board to take up steps in this matter;
7. Reviewing and monitoring the auditor's independence and performance, and
effectiveness of audit process;
8. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the listed entity with
related parties;
9. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity, wherever it is necessary;
11. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
12. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors,
adequacy of the internal control systems;
13. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure
of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the
department, reporting structure coverage, and frequency of internal audit;
14. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up
thereon;
15. The Audit Committee may call for the comments of the auditors about internal
control systems, the scope of audit, including the observations of the auditors and review
of financial statements before their submission to the Board and may also discuss any
related issues with the internal and statutory auditors and the management of the company;
16. Discussing with the statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature
and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
17. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into
matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control
systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the board;
18. The Audit Committee shall have the authority to investigate into any matter in
relation to the items specified in section 177(4) of Companies Act, 2013 or referred to it
by the Board;
19. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors,
debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and
creditors;
20. To review the functioning of the whistle-blower mechanism;
21. Approving the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer (i.e., the whole-time
finance director or any other person heading the finance function) after assessing the
qualifications, experience and background, etc., of the candidate;
22. Audit committee shall oversee the vigil mechanism;
23. Audit Committee will facilitate KMP/auditor(s) of the Company to be heard in its
meetings; and;
24. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the
audit committee or containing into Listing Regulations.
Further, the Audit Committee shall mandatorily
review the following:
Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations;
Statement of significant related party
transactions (as defined by the audit committee), submitted by management;
Management letters/letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the
statutory auditors;
Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses;
the appointment, removal, and terms of remuneration of the chief internal
auditor shall be subject to review by the audit committee; and;
Statement of deviations:
Quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, if
applicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1).
Annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer
document/prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7).
MEETINGS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
Sr. |
Date of |
Committee |
No. of Members |
No. |
Meeting |
Strength |
Present |
1. |
27.09.2024 |
3 |
3 |
2. |
07.01.2025 |
3 |
3 |
2. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Our Company has constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with the approval
of the Board on September 13, 2024. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises
the following:
Name of Director |
Status in Committee |
Nature of Directorship |
Sachin |
Chairman |
Non-Executive |
Goyal |
|
Independent Director |
Manish |
Member |
Non-Executive |
Wahi |
|
Independent Director |
Chandni
Sharma |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
The terms of reference of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee are as follows:
Identify persons who are qualified to become directors and may be appointed in
senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommend to the Board their
appointment and removal, and shall carry out evaluation of every director's performance;
Formulate the criteria for determining
the qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of a director and recommend
to the Board a policy relating to the remuneration for directors, KMPs, and other
employees;
Formulation of criteria for evaluation of
performance of independent directors and the board of directors;
Devising a policy on diversity of the
board of directors;
Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent
director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors;
Determine our Company's policy on specific remuneration package for the Managing
Director / Executive Director including pension rights;
Decide the salary, allowances, perquisites, bonuses, notice period, severance
fees, and increment of Executive Directors;
Define and implement the Performance Linked Incentive Scheme (including ESOP of
the Company) and evaluate the performance and determine the amount of incentive of the
Executive Directors for that purpose;
Decide the amount of Commission payable to the Whole-Time Directors;
Review and suggest revision of the total remuneration package of the Executive
Directors, keeping in view the performance of the Company, standards prevailing in the
industry, statutory guidelines etc; and;
To formulate and administer the Employee Stock Option Scheme.
MEETING OF NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE
Sr.
No. |
Date of Meeting |
Committee Strength |
No. of Members Present |
1. |
09.12.2025 |
3 |
3 |
3. STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Our Company has constituted the Stakeholders Relationship Committee with the approval
of the Board on September 13, 2024. The constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee
comprises the following:
Name of |
Status in |
Nature of |
Director |
Committee |
Directorship |
Sachin Goyal |
Chairman |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Manish Wahi |
Member |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
The terms |
of reference |
of the Stakeholders |
Relationship Committee in respect of redressal of
shareholders and investors complaints are as follows:
Allotment, transfer of shares including transmission, splitting of shares,
changing joint holding into single holding and vice versa, issue of duplicate shares in
lieu of those torn, destroyed, lost, or defaced, or where the space at the back for
recording transfers have been fully utilized;
Issue of duplicate certificates and new certificates on
split/consolidation/renewal, etc;
Review the process and mechanism of redressal of Shareholders / Investors
grievances and
suggest measures of improving the system of redressal of Shareholders / Investors
grievances;
Non-receipt of share certificate(s), non-receipt of declared dividends,
non-receipt of interest/ dividend warrants, non-receipt of annual report, and any other
grievance/complaints with the Company or any officer of the Company arising out in
discharge of his duties;
Oversee the performance of the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent and also
review and take note of complaints directly received and resolved them;
Oversee the implementation and compliance of the Code of Conduct adopted by the
Company for prevention of Insider Trading for Listed Companies as specified in the
Securities & Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,
2015, as amended from time to time;
Any other power specifically assigned by the Board of Directors of the Company
from time to time by way of resolution passed by it in a duly conducted Meeting; and;
Carrying out any other function contained in the equity listing agreements as
and when amended from time to time.
MEETING OF STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP
COMMITTEE
Sr.
No. |
Date of Meeting |
Committee Strength |
No. of Members Present |
1. |
09.12.2025 |
3 |
3 |
15. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act, your
Directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have
been followed, and that there are no material departures;
b) they have, in the selection of the accounting policies, consulted the Statutory
Auditors and these have been applied consistently and reasonable and prudent judgments and
estimates have been made so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31,2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that
date;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Act 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) they have laid down Internal Financial Control followed by the Company, and that
such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and;
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws, and the systems were adequate and operating effectively.
16. STATUTORY AUDITOR & AUDITORS' REPORT
In the financial year 2021-2022, the Statutory Auditor M/s. Lalit Agarwal & Co.,
Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 08995N) was re-appointed as Statutory
Auditor of the Company, to hold office for a term of 5 years from the conclusion of the
09th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 14th Annual General Meeting to be held
in the year 2026.
The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does not
contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
During the year under review, the Auditors had not reported any matter under Section
143(12) of the Act; therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed under Section
134(3)(ca) of the Act.
17. INTERNAL AUDITORS
In accordance with Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 13 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the requirement to conduct Internal Audit was not
applicable to the Company for the financial year 2024-25. However, since the Company has
now become listed, the provisions relating to Internal Audit shall be applicable from the
financial year 2025-26 onwards.
18. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR & SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' REPORT
As per Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the requirement to conduct Secretarial
Audit was not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2024
25. However, since the Company has now become listed, the provisions relating to
Secretarial Audit shall be applicable from the financial year 2025-26.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The full particulars of the loans given, investment made or guarantee given or security
provided and the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be
utilized, if any, as per the provisions of Section 186 of the Act, are provided in the
note no. 8,11,13 accompanying the Financial Statements.
20. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACT OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year 2024-25
were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. During the
year, the Company did not enter into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related
parties which could be considered material in accordance with the related party
transactions policy of the Company or which is required to be reported in Form AOC-2
prescribed under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014.
For the purpose of determination of related party, related party transactions, and
review mechanism relating to such transactions, the Company has formulated the related
party transactions policy. The same is published on the website of the Company and can be
accessed at
https://acealphatech.in/ wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Policy-on-dealing-with-
Related-Party-Transaction.pdf .
Further, your attention is also drawn to the Related Party disclosures as set out in
Note no. 26 of the Financial Statements.
21. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS,
IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There have been no other material changes and commitments except mentioned in the
report, which affect the financial position of the company which have occurred between the
end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this
Report.
22. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES, AND INDIVIDUAL
DIRECTORS
In accordance with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the applicable
provisions of the Listing Regulations, the requirement to carry out an annual performance
evaluation of the Board,
its Committees, and individual Directors was not applicable to the Company for the
financial year 2024-25. However, the Company now falls within the ambit of the aforesaid
provisions, and accordingly, the annual evaluation process shall be undertaken from the
financial year 2025-26 onwards.
23. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE AS PER SCHEDULE V READ WITH REGULATION 34 (3) OF THE LISTING
REGULATIONS
a) Related Party Disclosure
The Company is in compliance with AS-18 on related party disclosure. For further
details, please refer to note no. 26 forming part of the Financial Statements.
b) Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms an integral part of this Report and
is annexed as Annexure - 1.
c) Corporate Governance Report
In terms of Regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulations, 2015, the provisions relating
to Corporate Governance as specified in Regulations 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24,
24A, 25, 26, 26A, 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 to the Company, since the equity
shares of the Company are listed on the SME platform of the Stock Exchange. Accordingly,
the Company has not provided a separate report on Corporate Governance.
However, the Company has, on a voluntary basis, incorporated and followed certain
practices and principles of good corporate governance, to the extent considered
appropriate, with a view to ensure transparency, accountability, and protection of
stakeholders' interests.
d) Disclosure of certain types of agreements binding listed entities
During the financial year 2024-25, there were no transactions with respect to the
agreements as per clause 5A of part A of Para A of Schedule III, of the Listing
Regulations.
24. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Even though operations of the Company are not energy-intensive, the management has been
highly conscious of the importance of conservation of energy and technology absorption at
all operational
levels, and efforts are made in this direction on a continuous basis.
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, the
particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology
Absorption are not applicable to the Company and hence have not been provided.
25. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
There are no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year.
26. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board
of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
27. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company follows a Risk Management framework with an endeavor to enhance the
control environment by mitigating the risk and reducing its impact on the business of the
Company within the acceptable levels. It has been carried out in a phased manner wherein
due emphasis is being given on identification, assessment, and mitigation thereof through
economic control of those risks that endanger the assets and business of the Company.
To achieve the aforesaid objectives, the Board of Directors of your Company has framed
the Risk Management Policy to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with the
business of the Company.
Further, details on the Risk Management activities, including the implementation of
risk management policy, key risks identified, and their mitigation are covered in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Section, which forms part of the Annual Report.
28. COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT REPORT
I n terms with the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, maintenance of cost records and appointment of Cost
Auditors is not applicable on your Company.
29. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
Your Company's Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading in Securities by
Designated Persons and Immediate Relatives covers the Directors, Key Managerial
Persons, persons forming part of promoter(s)/promoter group(s) and such other designated
employees of the Company and their relatives, who are expected to have access to
unpublished price sensitive information relating to the Company. The Directors, Key
Managerial Persons, persons forming part of promoter(s)/promoter group(s), designated
employees, and their relatives are restricted from buying, selling, and dealing in the
shares of the Company while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information about
the Company as well as during the period of trading window closure.
The Board of Directors has approved and adopted the Code of Conduct to Regulate,
Monitor, and Report Trading in Securities by Designated Persons and their respective
Immediate Relatives.
30. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (CSR Policy)
Rules, 2014, the Company acknowledges its responsibility to contribute to the social and
economic development of society. In line with the provisions of this section, that company
formulated a CSR policy to meet its CSR responsibility. Since the CSR obligation for the
financial year 2024-25 does not exceed ' 50,00,000, the constitution of a CSR
Committee is not mandatory as per Section 135(9) of the Act, and the Board shall directly
oversee CSR activities.
For the financial year 2024-25, the Company was required to spend ' 12,45,800/-
(Rupees Twelve Lac Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Only) towards CSR initiatives. In
this regard, for the financial year 2024-25, the Company spent a contribution of the
entire amount to Gyan Chetna Educational Society, Shamli, Meerut; an eligible entity
engaged in the construction of a medical college building and procurement of hospital
equipment in line with Schedule VII of the Act.
The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company
https://acealphatech.in/wp-content/
uploads/2025/04/CSR-Policy.pdf . The Annual Report on CSR activities of the Company
during the year under review is attached hereto as Annexure - 2.
31. VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY
The Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism Policy (Whistle-Blower Policy) to provide a
formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical
behavior, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or
Ethics Policy. The Policy provides for adequate
safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and also
provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no
personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee. A copy of the
Company's Vigil Mechanism Policy (Whistle-Blower Policy) is available on the Company's
website and may be accessed at
https://acealphatech.in/wp-content/ uploads/2024/09/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf .
32. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Independent Directors of the Company held a separate
meeting on March 03, 2025 without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and members
of the management, for discussing and reviewing the performance of the Non-Independent
Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company and also to assess the
quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company's management
and the Board.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Sr.
No. |
Date of Meeting |
Meeting Strength |
No. of Members Present |
1. |
03.03.2025 |
2 |
2 |
33. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts, or
tribunal impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
34. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and
implemented by the Company are proper, adequate, and operating effectively. The Company's
internal control system is commensurate with its size, scale, and complexities of its
operations and ensures accuracy and reliability in the preparation of financial statements
and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Audit Committee of the Board
actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and
suggests improvements to strengthen the same.
35. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 form part of this Report and is annexed as Annexure - 3.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2)
and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, a statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and
the particulars of other employees as required under the aforesaid Rules, forms part of
this Report as Annexure - 4. In line with the provisions of Section 136(1) of the Act, the
Report and Accounts, as set out therein, are being sent to all the Members of your
Company, excluding the aforesaid statement, which will be open for inspection upon request
by the members. Any member interested in obtaining the particulars of such employees
(Annexure - 4) may write to the Company Secretary at compliance@ acealphatech.in .
36. POLICY ON PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
Your Company is committed to provide a safe and secure environment to its women
employees across its functions, as they are an integral and important part of the
organization. Your Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the
requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
& Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) with the requisite
number of representatives has been set up to redress complaints relating to sexual
harassment, if any, received from women employees and other women associates.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and closed during
the financial year 2024-25:
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year: 0
Number of complaints disposed off during the year: 0
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days: Not Applicable
Nature of action taken by the Company to make the workplace a respectful and
safe place for all employees: Posters and Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
(ICC)
37. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company is committed to upholding the rights and welfare of its employees and
ensures full
compliance with all applicable labour laws, including the provisions of the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961.
During the financial year, the Company has fully complied with the provisions of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time. All eligible women employees
were granted maternity leave and related benefits in accordance with the Act. The Company
also ensures that no discrimination is practiced at any stage of employment on the grounds
of maternity.
The Company remains committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive work
environment that promotes the well-being of all employees.
38. COMPANY'S WEBSITE
Your Company has its fully functional website
https:// acealphatech.in/, which has been designed to exhibit all the relevant details
about the Company. The site carries a comprehensive database of information of the
Company, including the Financial Results of your Company, Shareholding Pattern, details of
Board Committees, Corporate Policies/ Codes, business activities, and other relevant
information of your Company in compliance with the requirements prescribed under Listing
Regulations.
39. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE
Since Regulation 25(10) of the Listing Regulations, relating to Directors and Officers
Insurance, applies only to the top 1000 listed entities by market capitalization, the said
provision is not applicable to the Company.
40. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, submission of the Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) is not mandatory to the Company since the
Company is listed on the SME platform.
41. OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the year under review:
i. Your Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting, or otherwise. Further, it has also not issued any Sweat Equity Shares.
ii. No application has been made or any proceedings are pending under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the Company.
iii. The Company has not entered into any one-time settlement with any Bank or
Financial Institution.
42. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation
and assistance received from the Company's Bankers, Stock Exchanges, Regulatory Bodies,
Stakeholders, and other Business Associates who have extended their valuable sustained
support and encouragement during the year under review.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of gratitude and
appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers, and staff at all
levels of the Company, resulting in the successful performance of the Company during the
year under review. We look forward to your continued support in the future.
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