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Shri Vasuprada Plantations Ltd			Industry : Tea


BSE Code:	538092	NSE Symbol:	Not Listed	P/E(TTM):	0

ISIN Demat:	INE574G01013	Div & Yield %:	0	EPS(TTM):	0

Book Value(Rs):	153.6277477	Market Cap ( Cr.):	82.84	Face Value(Rs):	10

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TO THE MEMBERS

Your Directors present the 149^th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2023.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the year ended 31^st March, 2023 are as under :

(Amount in ' lacs)

	Standalone		Consolidated
	31.03.2023	31.03.2022	31.03.2023	31.03.2022
Revenue from Operations	10223.21	11204.18	11403.33	12241.11
Other Income	148.62	122.32	124.17	113.34
Total Income	10371.83	11326.50	11527.50	12354.45
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation, Finance Cost & Tax	(690.23)	247.22	(624.68)	274.24
Depreciation	702.46	695.17	796.61	790.45
Finance Cost	719.75	974.28	825.17	1076.61
Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items and Tax	(2112.44)	(1422.23)	(2246.46)	(1592.82)
Exceptional Items	1001.54	-	1012.03	-
Profit/(Loss) before Tax	(1110.90)	(1422.23)	(1234.43)	(1592.82)
Tax Expense	(147.42)	(101.18)	(156.91)	(110.99)
Profit/(Loss) after Tax	(963.48)	(1321.05)	(1077.52)	(1481.83)
Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax)	(52.30)	218.26	(63.18)	230.06
Total Comprehensive Income	(1015.78)	(1102.79)	(1140.70)	(1251.77)

CHANGE OF NAME AND LOGO

Your Company was incorporated in the year 1874 under the name “Joonktollee Tea Company Limited” to take on grant tea plantation named Joonktollee Tea Estate in Upper Assam. Subsequently, the name of the Company was changed to “Joonktollee Tea & Industries Limited” in the year 1972. Since then the Company has acquired many tea estates and also diversified into coffee and rubber cultivation by expanding its operations in South India. The Company is now both geographically and product wise diversified. The activities and products of the Company are dependent

on the nature and mother earth who is the "bestower of wealth”. Considering the need to ideally signify current and future business operations and geographical presence of the Company, name of the Company was changed to “Vasuprada” - the Sanskrit term for "bestower of wealth”. Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Office of the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal, has issued new Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to name change dated 20^th December, 2022. The new logo aligns with the operations and product mix of the Company.

DIVIDEND & RESERVES

In view of the losses incurred by the Company in the year under review, the Board of Directors regret their inability to propose any dividend for the year ended 31^st March, 2023.

The Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserve during the financial year ended 31^st March, 2023.

OPERATIONS AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS

Your Company produced 38,39,051 Kgs. of Tea during the year as against 48,00,429 Kgs. produced during the year 202122, a decrease of 9,61,378 Kgs. from the previous year; 3,63,254 Kgs. of Coffee during the year as against 3,61,373 Kgs. during the year 2021-22, an increase of 1881 Kgs. from the previous year and 10,52,090 Kgs. of Rubber during the year as against 8,62,100 Kgs. produced during the year 2021-22, an increase of 1,89,990 Kgs. from the previous year.

Turnover for the year under review stood at ' 10223.21 lacs as against ' 11,204.18 lacs in the previous year. For the year under review, net loss of the Company stood at ' 963.48 lacs as against ' 1321.05 lacs in the previous year.

The Company has incurred capital expenditure amounting to ' 440.72 lacs during the year ended 31^st March, 2023 as compared to ' 741.36 lacs for the same period last year.

CHANGE IN SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, the authorized share capital of the Company was increased from ' 11,65,00,000/- (Rupees Eleven Crores Sixty Five Lakhs only) divided into 1,12,49,000 (One Crore Twelve Lakhs Forty Nine Thousand) Equity Shares of ' 10/- each, 35,000 (Thirty Five Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs. 100/- each, 50,000 (Fifty Thousand) Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each and 100 (One Hundred) 13.5% Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares of ' 100/- each to Rs. 50,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifty Crores only) divided into 2,50,00,000 (Two Crore Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of ' 10 each and 25,00,000 (Twenty Five Lakh) Redeemable Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of ' 100/- each.

The issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2023 stood at ' 32,28,44,020 divided into 82,84,402 Equity Shares of '10 each fully paid-up and 24,00,000 Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of ' 100 each fully paid-up. The Company has not granted any stock options and sweat equity during the year ended 31st March, 2023. As on 31st March, 2023, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.

ISSUE OF NON-CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE - SHARES ON PRIVATE PLACEMENT BASIS & UTILISATION OF FUNDS

During the year under review, the Company has raised funds amounting to ' 2400 lacs by way of issue and allotment of 24,00,000 non-convertible redeemable preference shares of ' 100/- each fully paid up on private placement basis to the Promoter/ Promoter Group / other Related Parties on Private Placement Basis.

The other details of the issue of shares on private placement basis have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report under heading General Shareholder Information.

The entire funds raised by the Company through Preferential Issue have been utilised for the objects stated in the Private Placement Offer Cum Application Letter of the Company, dated 27^th January, 2023.

ISSUE OF 9% SECURED NON-CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE LISTED DEBENTURES ON PRIVATE PLACEMENT BASIS & UTILISATION OF FUNDS

During the year under review, the Company has raised funds amounting to ' 2300 lacs by way of issue of nonconvertible debentures to the Promoter/ Promoter Group / other Related Parties on Private Placement Basis. The debentures are listed at BSE Limited.

The other details of the issue of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report under heading General Shareholder Information.

The entire funds raised by the Company through Issue of Non-Convertible Debentures have been utilised for the objects stated in the Placement Memorandum / Offer Letter of the Company, dated 20^th March, 2023.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2013.

LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS

The particulars of loans given, guarantees and investments made under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been disclosed in the notes of the Standalone financial statements for the year ended 31^st March, 2023.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Wherever required, prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on an omnibus basis for continuous transactions. All the related party transactions are entered on arm's length basis and are in ordinary course of business in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with promoters, directors or key managerial personnel etc. during the year which might have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.

None of the transactions entered into with Related Parties fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Act. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

The policy on Related Party Transactions has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://svpl.in/pdf/rpt-policy.pdf.

SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

The Company as on 31st March, 2023 has one wholly-owned subsidiary company namely, Keshava Plantations Pvt. Ltd., one subsidiary Company namely, Pranav Infradev Co. Pvt. Ltd. and one associate company namely The Cochin Malabar Estates And Industries Ltd.

During the year under review, the Company divested its 47.10% stake in its Wholly-owned Subsidiary M/s. Pranav Infradev Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, both subsidiaries are material subsidiaries and the Company is in compliance with the Regulation 24(5) and (6) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

The Board of Directors have approved a policy on determining material subsidiaries in line with SEBI (LODR)

Regulations, 2015. The policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://svpl. in/pdf/material-subsidiaries-policy.pdf.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's Subsidiaries and Associate in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial statements of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements alongwith the relevant documents and separate audited accounts in respect of Subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company. These documents will also be available for inspection on all working days, during business hours, at the Registered Office of the Company.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The audited consolidated financial statements of the Company together with Auditors' Report for the year ended 31^stMarch, 2023 forms part of this Report.

ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.svpl.in/pdf/Annual-Return-2023.pdf.

AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT

Statutory Auditors

M/s. Singhi & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.302049E) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on August 4, 2022 to hold office for a period of five years till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting for the Financial Year 2026-27.

Your Company has received a certificate from M/s. Singhi & Co, Chartered Accountants confirming the eligibility to continue as Auditors of the Company in terms of the provisions of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder. They have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI as required under the provisions of Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations.

M/s. Singhi & Co. (Firm Registration No.302049E), Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company, have submitted their Independent Auditors Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2023 and they have made no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer in their Report. The Auditors have confirmed that they comply with all the requirements and criteria and are otherwise qualified to continue to act as Auditors of the Company.

Secretarial Auditors

The Board of Directors of the Company had appointed M/s. MKB & Associates, Company Secretaries to carry out secretarial audit for the financial year 2022-23 in terms of the provisions of Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2022-23 is provided in the Annexure - A forming part of this report.

The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.

As required under listing regulations, the Secretarial Audit Report of material unlisted subsidiaries of the Company forms part of the Report.

Cost Auditors

As per the requirements of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Company is required to maintain cost records and accordingly such records and accounts are maintained.

On the recommendation of the Audit Committee and in compliance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board has re-appointed M/s. D. Sabyasachi & Co., Cost Accountants (FRN : 000369), as Cost Auditors for conducting the audit of cost records of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24.

In accordance with Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors for the Financial Year 2023-24 would be placed at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for ratification.

REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS

There were no instances of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and/or the Board under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars as prescribed under Clause (m) of Sub-Section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, relating to conservation of energy, technology Absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is provided in Annexure - B forming part of this Report.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Company does not fall under the criteria of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014.

However, the Company continues its welfare activities by participating in various projects sponsored by TAI, ITA, ABITA, TOKLAI, UPASI, KPA in the States of Assam, Karnataka & Kerala and also directly contributes to the area's social causes.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

In accordance with the provisions of the Articles ofAssociation of the Company read with Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Hemant Bangur (DIN : 00040903), will retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment to the members of the Company in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on 20^th October, 2022, upon the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee appointed Mr. Indrajit Roy (DIN : 09760378) as an Additional Director with effect from 20^th October, 2022. The Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on 11th November, 2022, upon the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee appointed Mr. Indrajit Roy (DIN : 09760378) as a Wholetime Director designated as Executive Director for a term of three years commencing from 11th November, 2022. Mr. Ashok Vardhan Bagree (DIN : 00421623) was appointed as Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a consecutive term of 5 years w.e.f. 16th November, 2022. The members of the Company vide the Postal Ballot on 25^th December, 2022 approved their appointment.

All Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they meet the criteria of independence as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 which has been duly assessed by the Board as part of performance evaluation of Independent Directors. The Independent Directors are not liable to retire by rotation. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possesses the requisite expertise and experience and are independent of management. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company. All the Independent Directors on the Board of the Company are registered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar, Gurgaon as notified by the Central Government under Section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act and also Code of Conduct for Directors and senior management personnel.

None of the Directors proposed for appointment /re-appointment at the ensuing AGM are disqualified from being appointed/re-appointed as Director under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 or any other order of MCA, SEBI or any other statutory authorities.

Independent Directors have been familiarized with the nature of operations of the Company and the industry in which it operates and business module of the Company. The details of the familiarization programme have been posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at http://www.svpl.in/pdf/familiarisation-programme. pdf.

During the year, Shri Mukundan Raman, Chief Operating Officer & KMP, retired from the services of the Company on September 1, 2022.

Pursuant to provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Shri Indrajit Roy, Executive Director, Shri Sayansiddha Das, Chief Financial Officer and Shri S. Bagree, Manager (Finance) & Company Secretary.

NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS HELD

The Board met six times during the financial year, the details of which are given in the "Report on Corporate Governance" forming part of this Annual Report.

The maximum interval between any two meetings was within the maximum gap allowed pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

BOARD EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Guidelines Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI, the Board of Directors have carried out the annual performance evaluation for the Board, Committees of the Board, individual Directors including the Chairman of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2023.

A separate meeting of Independent Directors was held wherein performance of the Non Independent Directors, performance of the Board, as a whole (including the Committees) and also that of the Chairman was discussed.

The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Audit Committee : The composition, number of meetings held, attendance and terms of reference of the Audit Committee has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report. There has been no instance where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

Nomination and Remuneration Committee : The composition, number of meetings held, attendance and terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.

Stakeholders' Relationship Committee : The composition, number of meetings held, attendance and terms of reference of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.

Issue & Allotment Committee : The composition, number of meetings held, attendance and terms of reference of the Issue & Allotment Committee has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.

NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has adopted a Remuneration Policy for identification, selection, appointment and payment of remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP) of the Company. The policy enumerates the powers, roles and responsibilities of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The Remuneration Policy aims to enable the Company to attract, retain and motivate qualified members for the Board and other executive level. It ensures that the interest of Board members and senior executives are aligned with the business strategy and risk tolerance objectives, values and long term interests of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee along with Board reviews on an annual basis appropriate skills, characteristics and experience required of the executives for the better management of the Company. The Company has a credible and transparent framework in determining the remuneration of Wholetime Directors, KMPs and SMPs. Remuneration to Directors/Manager is paid within the limits as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and as approved by the members of the Company. The Company pays remuneration to Non-Executive Directors by way of sitting fees for attending Board /Committee meetings.

The aforesaid Remuneration policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https:// svpl.in/pdf/remuneration-policy.pdf.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In terms of provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 your Directors confirm that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there has been no material departure;

ii) the selected Accounting Policies were applied consistently and the Directors 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 as at March 31, 2023 and of the losses of the Company for the year ended on that date;

iii) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;

v) the internal financial controls have been laid down and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

vi) the Company has adequate internal systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM

In compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has framed a Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism for Directors and Employees for reporting genuine concerns about any instance of any irregularity, unethical practice and/or misconduct.

The details of the Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism are posted on the Company's website and can be accessed at https://svpl.in/pdf/whistle-blower-policy.pdf.

DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at work place and has adopted a policy in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder for prevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. There were no cases of sexual harassment reported during the year and no complaints pending as on March 31, 2023.

The policy on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://svpl.in/pdf/sexual-harassment-policy.pdf.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has laid down well defined risk management mechanism covering the risk exposure, potential impact and risk mitigation process. The Board periodically reviews the risks and suggests steps to be taken to control and mitigate the same through a properly defined frame work.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL

For ensuring methodical and efficient conduct of its business, the Board has adopted policies and procedures. Thus, it ensures on the one hand, safeguarding of assets and resources of the Company, prevention and detention of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, timely preparation of financial disclosures and on the other hand, encourages the improvement of the operational performance of the Company.

The Internal Audit of the Company was carried out by M/s. H.P. Khandelwal & Co., Chartered Accountants. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews the Internal Audit Report and corrective actions taken on the findings are also reported to the Audit Committee.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

During the year under review, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards SS-1 and SS-2 issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on Board Meetings and General Meetings.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review is provided in Annexure - C forming part of this Report.

TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)

a) Transfer of unclaimed dividend to IEPF

As required under Section 124 of the Act, the Unclaimed Dividend amount aggregating to ' 2,89,209/- lying with the Company for a period of seven years were transferred to the IEPF during the financial year 2022-23.

b) Transfer of shares to IEPF

As required under Section 124 of the Act, 5992 equity shares, in respect of which dividend has not been claimed by the members for seven consecutive years or more, has been transferred by the Company to the IEPF during the financial year 2022-23. Details of shares transferred to IEPF have been uploaded on the website of IEPF as well as the Company.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Policies and Code of Conduct which set out the principle of running the Company with fairness, transparency and accountability. A report on the Corporate Governance forming part of the Directors' Report is attached. A certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary regarding compliance of the Corporate Governance is given in the Annexure - D forming part of this Report.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

The Company has committed to maintaining highest standard of safety, health environment protection and has complied with all applicable statutory requirements and prevention of pollution. It always strives to keep the estates greener and cleaner and committed to the safety and health of its employees.

TRADE RELATIONS

The Board desires to place on record its appreciation for the support and co-operation that the Company has received from suppliers, brokers, customers and others associated with the Company as its enterprise partners. The Company has always looked upon them as partners in its progress and has happily shared with them rewards of growth. It will be Company's endeavor to build and nurture strong links with trade, based on mutuality, respect and co-operation with each other.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• The Company has been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 certification by SGS, UK

• Joonktollee Tea Estate in Assam has been accredited with ISO 22000 : 2018 certification by SGS, UK

• Goomankhan Estate has bagged The Golden Leaf Awards for the leaf, fannings and dust categories for 2023. CREDIT RATING

The Company has domestic credit ratings of BB + Stable from CARE for its banking facilities and IND B+/Stable from India Ratings & Research Pvt Ltd for its listed Non-Convertible Debentures.

OTHER DISCLOSURES

i) There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurring between the end of financial year and the date of this Report.

ii) There is no change in the nature of business of the Company.

iii) There were no significant and material orders passed by regulator or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operation in future.

iv) There were no instances of one time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.

v) There is no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and as on date of this report, there was no application made and proceedings initiated / under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

vi) The Executive Director does not draw any remuneration from subsidiary companies.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure - E and forms part of this Report.

None of the employees of the Company fall within the purview of the information required under Section 197 read with Rules 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 during the Financial Year.

In terms of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the annual report is being sent to the members excluding the statement relating to top 10 employees of the Company. The said information is readily available for inspection by the members at the Company's registered office during the business hours on all working days up to the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting and shall also be provided to any member of the Company, who sends a written request to the Company Secretary.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the Banks, Central and State Government authorities, Regulatory authorities, Stock Exchanges and the stakeholders for their continued co-operation and support to the Company.

Your Directors also wish to record their appreciation for the continued co-operation, support and commitment received from the employees of the Company at all levels amidst challenging times and look forward to their support in the future as well.

	On behalf of the Board
Place : Kolkata	Hemant Bangur
Date : 27^th May, 2023	Chairman