To the Members,
Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited
The Directors of Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited ("the
Company") are pleased to present the 38th Annual Report along with the
Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
( H In Lakhs)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
| Particulars |
2024-2025 |
2023-2024 |
2024-2025 |
2023-2024 |
| Revenue from Operations |
53,267 |
48,900 |
73,795 |
69,996 |
| Other Income |
1,100 |
452 |
1,510 |
787 |
| Total Income |
54,367 |
49,352 |
75,305 |
70,783 |
| Less: Total Expenditure |
39,780 |
37,956 |
58,596 |
56,902 |
| Profit/ (loss) before exceptional items and tax |
14,587 |
11,396 |
16,709 |
13,881 |
| Less: Exceptional Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Profit before Tax (PBT) |
14,587 |
11,396 |
16,709 |
13,881 |
| Less: Tax Expenses |
3,423 |
2,864 |
4,066 |
3,489 |
| Profit After Tax (PAT) before Minority Interest |
11,164 |
8,532 |
12,643 |
10,392 |
| Less: Non-Controlling Interests |
- |
- |
48 |
108 |
| Other Comprehensive Income/ (loss) |
25 |
(17) |
25 |
(17) |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
11,189 |
8,515 |
12,620 |
10,267 |
2. COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE:
On a consolidated basis, during the financial year under review, the
Company achieved a total revenue of H73,795 Lakh, as compared to H69,996 Lakh in the
previous financial year. The profit before tax stood at H16,709 (previous year: H13,881
Lakh), with a tax provision of H4,066 Lakh (previous year: H3,489
Lakh). Consequently, the profit after tax was H12,643 Lakh, as against
H 10,392 Lakh in the previous financial year.
The total comprehensive income for the year was H12,620 Lakh, as
compared to H10,267 Lakh in the previous financial year.
On a standalone basis, during the financial year under review, the
Company achieved a total revenue of H53,267 Lakh, as compared to H48,900 Lakh in the
previous financial year. The profit before tax stood at
H14,587 Lakh (previous year: H11,396 Lakh), with a tax provision of
H3,423 Lakh (previous year: H2,864 lakh). Consequently, the profit after tax was H11,164
Lakh, as against H8,532 Lakh in the previous financial year.
The total comprehensive income for the year was H11,189 Lakh, compared
to H8,515 Lakh in the previous financial year.
3. NATURE OF BUSINESS:
The Company is primarily engaged in the activities of Real Estate
development. There was no change in nature of the business of the Company, during the year
under review.
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION
BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF THE REPORT:
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company between the end of the financial year to which the financial
statements relate and the date of this report.
5. SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:
As on 31st March, 2025, the Authorized Share Capital of the
Company was H1,50,00,00,000/- (Rupees One
Hundred Fifty Crore only) divided into 15,00,00,000 Equity Shares of
H10/- each.
Pursuant to the scheme of Demerger between the Company and Radha Raman
Dev Ventures Private Limited ("RRDVPL"), a Wholly Owned Subsidiary under
Sections 230232 of the Companies Act, 2013, 7,09,698 (Seven Lakh Nine Thousand Six
Hundred Ninety-Eight) new Equity Shares of H10/- each were allotted to the equity
shareholders of the Company. After this allotment, the issued, subscribed and paid up
share capital is H36,19,45,730/- divided into
3,61,94,573 Equity Shares of H10/- each.
During the year under review, the Company has issued and allotted
31,64,557 (thirty-one lakhs Sixty-four Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty-seven) equity
shares at face value of H10/- each (Rupees ten only), to the non-promoters on preferential
basis.
As on 31st March, 2025, after such allotment, the issued,
subscribed, and paid-up share capital is H39,35,91,300/-filingsdivided into 3,93,59,130
Equity Shares of H10/- each.
6. DIVIDEND & DIVIDEND POLICY:
Your directors have recommended a dividend of H4.50/- per equity share
(previous financial year H4/ per equity share) of H10/ each, being 45%
(previous financial year 40%) on equity share capital for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025. The dividend, if approved by the shareholder, will be paid to those members
whose names appear in the
Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners as on 2nd
September, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing
Regulations"), the Company has formulated the Dividend Distribution Policy.
The policy is available on the Company's website at
https://ajmera.com/policies/.
7. RESERVES:
During the year under review, a sum of H 1118.86
Lakhs (previous year H851.54 Lakhs) was transferred to the General
Reserve.
8. DEMERGER:
During the year under review, in accordance with Sections 230 to 232 of
the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable provisions of the Act read with the
Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016, the Hon'ble
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, vide its order dated 4th
July, 2024, approved the Scheme of Arrangement (Demerger) between Ajmera Realty &
Infra India Limited ("ARIIL") and Radha Raman Dev Ventures Private Limited
("RRDVPL").
The purpose of the demerger was to segregate the business relating to
the development of a commercial project spread over 6.5 acres into a separate entity. This
restructuring is intended to enable a more focused and strategic approach to unlock and
capitalize on the growth potential of the project.
As per the approved Scheme, one equity share of ARIIL of H10/- each
fully paid-up was to be issued and allotted for every fifty equity shares of ARIIL of
H10/- each fully paid-up held by the shareholders. Accordingly, the
Company allotted 7,09,698 equity shares of H10/- each to the shareholders of ARIIL.
All necessary statutory and formalities with the Registrar of Companies
(ROC) have been duly completed in connection with the Scheme.
9. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company has fifteen subsidiaries, one associate and two joint
ventures Companies.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
(the Act'), a statement containing salient features of the financial statements
of the subsidiary, associate, and joint venture companies, in Form AOC-1 is attached as
Annexure
- A to the financial statements of the Company and forms part of this
Annual Report.
Further, no subsidiary, associate, or joint venture company was formed
or ceased to exist during the financial year under review.
10. CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 129 and 133 of the Act read with
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and as required under Regulation 34 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, the Company has prepared Consolidated Audited Financial Statements.
These statements consolidate the financials of the Company with those of its subsidiaries,
joint ventures, associates, and step-down subsidiaries, in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS").
The Consolidated Audited Financial Statements, together with the
Independent Auditors' Report thereon, form an integral part of this Annual Report and
are annexed hereto.
A summary of the consolidated financial position is presented under No.
1 above.
11. RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company has established a comprehensive Risk Management Policy that
outlines a structured approach to risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
Periodic and detailed exercises are undertaken to identify, evaluate, manage, and monitor
both business and non-business risks. The
Board of Directors regularly reviews the risk profile of the Company
and provides guidance on measures to control and mitigate identified risks through a
well-defined risk management framework.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has constituted a
Risk Management Committee to oversee the risk management framework and practices of the
organization. As on 31st March, 2025, the Risk Management Committee comprised
of Mr. Rajnikant S. Ajmera, Chairman & Managing Director of the Company as Chairman of
the Committee and Mr. Manoj I. Ajmera, Managing Director, Mr. Jayesh J. Mehta, Independent
Director as its members. The
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer acts as the Secretary to the
Committee.
The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk
management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional
oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the
businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a
continuing basis.
12. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the
Annual Return as on 31st March, 2025 is available on the Company's website
at https:// ajmera.com/annual-reports/
13. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL (KMP): a) Composition
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company's Board comprises
of six Directors, which includes one Woman Independent Director. The Board has an
appropriate mix of Executive, Non-Executive, and Independent Directors, in compliance with
the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. This composition is also
aligned with the best practices of Corporate Governance. b) Retirement by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act, read
with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Rajnikant S. Ajmera (DIN: 00010833), Director, is liable
to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, has
offered himself for reappointment. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors recommends his re-appointment to the
members of the Company. c) Appointment and Re-appointment of Directors: Details of the
appointments and reappointments made during the year under review are as follows:
Upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
and the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company and in terms of the provisions
of the Act, the following appointments and re-appointments were made during the financial
year: i) Mr. Sanjay C. Ajmera (DIN: 00012496), Director, who retired by rotation at the
37th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 9th
August, 2024, was re-appointed by the members as a Director of the Company in accordance
with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013; ii) Mr. Rajnikant S.
Ajmera (DIN: 00010833), Chairman & Managing Director, was re-appointed for a
consecutive term of five years by the members at the 37th Annual General
Meeting held on 9th August, 2024, commencing from 1st August, 2024
and will continue until 31st July, 2029; iii) Mrs. Hemanti P. Sutaria (DIN:
00090757) was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of the
Company with effect from 11th May, 2024. In accordance with the provisions of
Section 149 of the Act read with Schedule IV thereto and the applicable SEBI Listing
Regulations, Mrs. Hemanti P. Sutaria was appointed as Non-Executive, Independent Woman
Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five consecutive
years commencing from 11th May, 2024 to 10th May, 2029. A Special
Resolution seeking Member's approval for her appointment is being sought through
Postal Ballot Process and resolution was considered to be passed on 22nd June,
2024, being last date of remote e-voting. In the opinion of the Board, Mrs. Hemanti
P. Sutaria is a person of integrity and fulfils requisite conditions as
per applicable laws and is independent of the management of the Company; iv) Mr. Jayesh J.
Mehta (DIN: 00030636) was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent)
of the Company with effect from 11th August, 2024. In accordance with the
provisions of Section 149 of the Act read with Schedule IV thereto and the applicable SEBI
Listing Regulations, Mr. Jayesh J. Mehta was appointed as Non-Executive, Independent
Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five consecutive
years commencing from 11th August, 2024 to 10th August, 2029. A
Special Resolution seeking Member's approval for his appointment is being sought
through
Postal Ballot Process and resolution was considered to be passed on 9th
November, 2024, being last date of remote e-voting. In the opinion of the Board, Mr.
Jayesh J.
Mehta is a person of integrity and fulfils requisite conditions as per
applicable laws and is independent of the management of the Company; v) Mrs. Shruti A.
Shah (DIN: 08337714) was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent)
of the Company with effect from 14th November, 2024. In accordance with the
provisions of Section 149 of the Act read with Schedule IV thereto and the applicable SEBI
Listing Regulations, Mrs. Shruti A. Shah was appointed as Non-Executive, Independent
Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five consecutive
years commencing from 14th November, 2024 to 13th November, 2029. A
Special Resolution seeking Member's approval for her appointment is being sought
through Postal Ballot Process and resolution was considered to be passed on 22nd
December, 2024, being last date of remote e-voting. In the opinion of the Board, Mrs.
Shruti A. Shah is a person of integrity and fulfils requisite conditions as per applicable
laws and is independent of the management of the Company;
Appointment of Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP"):
In accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, read with
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and
Regulation 6 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, following are the details of appointment of
Company Secretary
& Compliance Officer to fill the casual vacancy arising from the
resignation of previous Company Secretary:
| Name of KMP |
Date of appointment |
| 1. Mr. Chandra Prakash Jugani |
9th May, 2024 |
| 2. Mrs. Shweta Jhawar |
13th July, 2024 |
| 3. Ms. Reema Solanki |
4th February, 2025 |
d) Cessation: i) Mr. Ambalal C. Patel ceased to be an Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f. 11th May, 2024, upon completion of his tenure as
an Independent Director; ii) Mrs. Aarti M. Ramani ceased to be an Independent Director of
the Company w.e.f.
11th August, 2024, upon completion of her tenure as an
Independent Woman Director; iii) Mr. Kulumani G. Krishnamurthy ceased to be an Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f. 26th September, 2024, following his resignation
from the Board; iv) Mr. Chandra Prakash Jugani, Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from his
position w.e.f. close of business hours on 12th July, 2024; v) Mrs. Shweta
Jhawar, Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from his position w.e.f.
close of business hours on 4th September, 2024;
e) Declaration from Independent Directors:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 149(6) of the Act and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has received declarations
from all Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
laid down under the applicable laws. Further, in compliance with Regulation 25 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, each Independent Director has also affirmed that they are not aware
of any circumstance or situation which exists or may reasonably be anticipated that could
impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties as Independent Directors of the
Company with an objective, independent judgment and without any external influence.
All Independent Directors have additionally confirmed their compliance
with the provisions of
Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 (Code for Independent Directors)
and the Company's Code of Conduct. In accordance with Rule 6(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Independent Directors have
also submitted declarations confirming the inclusion of their names in the data bank
maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), which is to be maintained
throughout their tenure.
The Company further confirms that none of its Directors are
disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors in terms of Section 164 of
the Companies Act, 2013. All necessary disclosures, as required under various provisions
of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, have been duly made by the Directors.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors are persons of
integrity, possess the requisite qualifications, expertise, and experience, and continue
to remain independent of the management.
f) Board Evaluation:
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Board of Directors has formulated a policy for performance evaluation of
the Chairman, the Board as a whole, individual Directors (including Independent
Directors), and various Committees of the Board. The policy also includes specific
criteria for evaluating the performance of both Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the methodology for conducting an
effective evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees, and individual
Directors. The Committee has further authorized the Board to carry out the said
evaluation.
Based on the framework provided by the Committee, the Board devised
structured questionnaires tailored to the business operations of the Company and the
expectations placed on each Director. These questionnaires serve as the basis for
assessing the overall effectiveness of the Board, its committees, and individual members.
The performance of each Committee was carried out by the Board based on
the reports submitted by the respective Committees. Similarly, the performance of
individual Directors was assessed, and the findings of these evaluations were reviewed by
the Chairman of the Board.
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors
includes, but is not limited to, the following key parameters: i) Attendance at Board and
Committee meetings; ii) Quality of contributions to Board deliberations; iii) Strategic
perspective or inputs regarding future growth of the Company and its performance; and iv)
Providing perspective and feedback going beyond information provided by the management.
The Company has also put in place a structured familiarization
programme for its Independent Directors. The programme is designed to provide insights
into the Company's operations, industry outlook, business model, regulatory
environment, and the roles, responsibilities, and rights of Independent Directors. The
familiarization programmes are available on the Company's website at the following
link: https://ajmera.com/policies/.
g) KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP):
The details of Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are as follows:
| Name |
Designation |
| Mr. Rajnikant S. |
Chairman & Managing |
| Ajmera |
Director |
| Mr. Manoj I. Ajmera |
Managing Director |
| Mr. Nitin D. Bavisi |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Mr. Chandra Prakash |
Company Secretary & |
| Jugani |
Compliance Officer (W.e.f. 9th May, 2024 to 12th
July, 2024) |
| Mrs. Shweta Jhawar |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (W.e.f. 13th
July, 2024 to 4th September, 2024) |
| Ms. Reema Solanki |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (W.e.f. 4th
February, 2025) |
14. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION AND OTHER
DETAILS:
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in this
Report as Annexure B, which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the said Rules is provided in
a separate annexure forming part of this Report. In accordance with the provisions of
Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report, including the financial
statements, is being sent to the members excluding the aforementioned annexure. The said
annexure is available for inspection by members at the registered office of the Company
during business hours. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to
the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and it will be provided upon request.
15. REMUNERATION POLICY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19
of the SEBI Listing Regulations and based on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors has adopted a comprehensive policy for the
selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior Management
Personnel (SMP), and other employees. The policy also outlines the framework for
determining their remuneration. The policy lays down the criteria for qualifications,
positive attributes, independence of directors, and other relevant matters pertaining to
their appointment and remuneration.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the
Company's website at https://ajmera.com/ policies/.
16. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
Seven (7) meetings of the Board were held during the year under review.
For details of meetings of the Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report,
which forms part of this report. The intervening gap between the two consecutive meetings
was within the period prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
17. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
Details of the Committees constituted by the Board in accordance with
the provisions the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, including their composition, any
changes therein during the year, as well as the number and dates of meetings held during
the year under review, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part
of this Annual Report.
18. AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ITS COMPOSITION:
The composition and details of the Audit Committee are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
19. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) (c) read with
Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of
Directors, to the best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that: i.
In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; ii. The directors
have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
Company for that period; iii. The directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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; iv. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis; v. The directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed
by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating
effectively; vi. The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
20. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public within the
meaning of Sections 73 and 76 of the Act read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 2014 and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from
public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR
ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) OF THE
ACT:
All contracts, arrangements, and transactions entered into by the
Company with related parties during the year under review were in the ordinary course of
business and on an arm's length basis. During the year under review, the Company did
not enter into any material related party transactions falling within the scope of Section
188(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of such
transactions in Form AOC-2, as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, is not
applicable.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 23 of SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Company has adopted a policy on related party transactions. The policy is
available on the Company's website at https:// ajmera.com/policies/
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR
INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The particulars of loans given, guarantees provided, and investments
made by the Company, as required under Section 186 of the Act are disclosed in the
financial statements, which form part of this Annual
Report.
23. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
The Company's CSR initiatives and activities are aligned with the
provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. A brief outline of the CSR Policy,
along with the details of initiatives undertaken by the Company during the year under
review, is provided in Annexure - C of this Report, in the format prescribed under the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Policy is available on the Company's website at:
https://ajmera.com/policies/ For further details regarding the CSR Committee, including
its composition and responsibilities, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report,
which forms part of this Annual Report.
24. WHISTLE BLOWER / VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY:
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and established a vigil
mechanism in accordance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. This mechanism enables employees,
Directors, and stakeholders to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or
suspected fraud, or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct in a confidential and
secure manner.
The Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower) Policy is available on the
Company's website at https:// ajmera.com/policies/
25. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the Act,
read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the requisite information
relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, and Foreign Exchange Earnings
and Outgo is provided in Annexure D, which forms a part of this Report.
26. STATUTORY AUDITORS:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Act read with
the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the shareholders of the Company, at their
35th Annual General Meeting held on 25th August, 2022, appointed
M/s. V Parekh & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (Firm Registration No.
107488W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office for a term of five
consecutive years, i.e., from the conclusion of the 35th Annual General Meeting
until the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting, to be held for the
financial year ending 31st March, 2027.
M/s. V Parekh & Associates have furnished a written confirmation
that they continue to satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed under Sections 139 and
141 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014, and are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory
Auditors of the Company.
27. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing
Regulations and Section 204 of the Act, the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on
14th May, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved
the appointment of Ms. Shreya Shah, Practicing Company Secretary, a peer-reviewed firm
(COP 15859 / Peer review certificate No.: 1696/2022), as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from FY 202526 to FY
202930, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed to this Report as Annexure
E and forms a part of this Report.
28. INTERNAL AUDITORS:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, read with
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, Mr. Vinay Parekh continues to serve as the Internal
Auditor of the Company. He is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the efficacy and
adequacy of the Company's internal control systems, and for ensuring compliance with
operating systems, accounting procedures, and policies across all locations of the
Company. His findings and audit reports are periodically submitted to the Audit Committee
for review and for necessary corrective actions, wherever required.
29. COST RECORDS AND COST AUDITORS:
During the year under review, your Company is required to maintain cost
records in accordance with the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, for the Construction industry, and
accordingly such accounts and records are made and maintained by your Company.
The said cost accounts and records are also required to be audited
pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with
notifications / circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time,
and accordingly as per the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors
has appointed M/s. , D R Mathuria & Co., Cost Accountants, as the Cost Auditors of the
Company for the FY 2025- 26. The resolution for ratification of the remuneration payable
to the Cost Auditors by the shareholders for the FY 2025-26 is included in the notice of
the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
30. COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATION BY STATUTORY
AUDITORS AND SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
The Statutory Auditors' Report does not contain any
qualifications, observations, or adverse remarks.
Further, the Secretarial Audit Report issued by Mrs. Shreya Shah,
Secretarial Auditors, does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks,
or disclaimers. However, the report includes certain observations, to which the Board has
provided appropriate explanations, as detailed below: i. Delay in filing e-Form MGT-15 as
a report of 37th Annual General Meeting, filed with delay due to technical
glitch whereas the timely payment could not be processed was self-explanatory. ii. Delay
in filing of e-Form MGT-14 filed for registering the resolution passed by the Finance
Committee of the Board for creation of security and issuance of Corporate Guarantee to
Shree Yogi Realcon Private Limited, e-Form MGT-14 filed for appointment of Mr. Jayesh
Mehta as Independent Director, e-Form MGT-14 filed for appointment of Ms. Shruti Shah as
Independent
Director, e-Form IEPF-1 filed as Statement of amounts credited to IEPF,
e-Form IEPF-2 filed as
Statement of Unpaid and Unclaimed amounts:
Inadvertent delay in filing such e-forms was due to absence of a
Compliance Officer during the period. The form was subsequently filed with late fees. iii.
Comments of management on the observations relating Regulation 6(1), Regulation 42 (2) and
Regulation 30 read with Clause 2 of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations are
explained in Secretarial Compliance Report submitted with the Stock Exchanges.
Further, none of the Auditors of the Company have reported any fraud as
specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act.
31. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
In accordance with the provisions of Regulations 34(2) and 34(3) read
with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the following reports and declarations
form an integral part of this Annual Report and are annexed accordingly:
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Corporate Governance Report
Declaration regarding compliance with the Code of Conduct by
the Directors and Senior Management
MD & CFO certification under Regulation 17 (8) of the
SEBI Listing Regulations
Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary confirming
that none of the Directors on the
Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being
appointed or continuing as Directors of companies.
Certificate from the Statutory Auditors regarding compliance
with the conditions of Corporate Governance
32. 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:
During the year under review, no significant or material orders were
passed by any regulator, court, or tribunal which would impact the going concern status of
the Company or have any bearing on its future operations.
33. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS:
The Company has established a robust and adequate system of internal
controls, commensurate with the nature, size, and complexity of its business operations.
These internal control systems consist of well-documented policies and procedures designed
to ensure:
Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting;
Adherence to internal policies and standard operating
procedures;
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Efficient and economical use of resources;
Safeguarding of the Company's assets against loss or
unauthorized use.
The internal control framework is regularly reviewed and strengthened,
as necessary, to align with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
34. INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION
FUND (IEPF):
In accordance with the provisions of Section 124(5) of the Act, read
with the Investor Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)
Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be
transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority,
established by the Government of India, after the completion of seven years from the date
of transfer to the unpaid dividend account. Further, in accordance with Section 124(6) of
the Act, read with the IEPF Rules, all shares in respect of which dividend has not been
claimed or paid for seven consecutive years, or more are also required to be transferred
to the IEPF Authority. In compliance with the above provisions, during the financial year
under review, the Company transferred 29,698 equity shares to the IEPF Authority, in
respect of which the dividend had remained unpaid or unclaimed up to the financial year
2016-17.
Additionally, in accordance with Sections 124(5) and 125 of the Act,
and the relevant Rules, an amount of H14,27,817/- representing unpaid/unclaimed dividend
for the financial year 2016-17 was also transferred to the IEPF Authority during the year
under review.
The unpaid and unclaimed dividend amount pertaining to the financial
year 2017 18 is due for transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in
the month of October 2025, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act, and
the IEPF Rules. The details of such unclaimed dividends are available on the
Company's website at https://ajmera.com/iepf/
35. CREDIT RATINGS:
During the year under review, on 6th August, 2024, CRISIL
Ratings Limited assigned the following credit ratings:
| Name of the Credit Rating Agency |
Details of Credit Ratings
obtained |
Rating |
| CRISIL RATINGS LIMITED |
Scale |
Amount D ( Cr) |
|
|
Corporate |
- |
CRISIL A-/ |
|
Credit Rating |
|
Stable |
|
Long Term |
500 |
CRISIL |
|
(Bank Loan) |
|
A-/ Stable |
|
Rating |
|
(Assigned) |
36. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has devised appropriate systems and procedures to ensure
compliance with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India. The Company is committed to adhering to these standards in both
letter and spirit going forward.
37. INFORMATION UNDER THE SEXUAL
HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND
REDRESSAL)
ACT, 2013:
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of the Internal Committee in accordance with Section 4 of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the year under review, no complaint was received before the
Internal Committee. Accordingly, no complaints were pending for resolution during the
year, and there were no cases pending for more than ninety days as on the end of the
financial year.
The Company has complied with all applicable provisions of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including those relating to maternity leave, benefits, and
other entitlements provided to eligible women employees during the year under review.
38. DETAILS OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE,
2016:
During the year under review, no application was made, nor was any
proceeding initiated against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Further, no such proceeding was pending at the end of the financial year.
39. VALUATION:
During the year under review, the Company did not undertake any
one-time settlement of loans or financial assistance from Banks or Financial
Institutions. Consequently, there was no requirement to carry out any
asset valuation for this purpose.
40. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED SHARES TO UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT OF THE
COMPANY:
During the financial year under review, the Company transferred shares
to the Unclaimed Suspense
Account as specified under Schedule V of the SEBI
Listing Regulations. The details of the number of shares transferred to
the Unclaimed Suspense Account are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which
forms part of this Annual Report.
41. APPRECIATION:
The Directors express their sincere appreciation to all employees of
the Company for their dedication, commitment, and continued contributions. The Board also
extends its gratitude to the Company's customers, vendors, investors, and bankers for
their unwavering support and trust.
The Board places on record its deep appreciation for the valuable
contributions made by every member of the Ajmera family, which continue to drive the
Company's growth and success.
|
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
|
For Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited |
|
Sd/- |
|
Rajnikant S. Ajmera |
| Date: 24th July, 2025 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
| Place: Mumbai |
DIN: 00010833 |
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