Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 38th Annual Report of your Company
together with the audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS:
The performance during the period ended 31st March, 2023 has been as under:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
Revenue from operations |
497.05 |
158.21 |
Other income |
0.05 |
1.38 |
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, |
67.62 |
4.22 |
Exceptional items and Tax Expense |
15.15 |
0.00 |
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment |
0 |
0 |
Profit /loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and |
52.47 |
4.22 |
Tax Expense |
|
|
Less: Finance Costs |
0 |
0 |
Profit /loss before Exceptional items and Tax Expense |
52.47 |
4.22 |
Add/(less): Exceptional items |
0 |
0 |
Profit /loss before Tax Expense |
67.62 |
4.22 |
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred) |
15.15 |
0.22 |
Profit /loss for the year (1) |
52.47 |
4.22 |
Total Comprehensive Income/loss (2) |
0 |
0 |
Total (1+2) |
52.47 |
4.22 |
Balance of profit /loss for earlier years |
130.62 |
126.40 |
Less: Transfer to Reserves |
0 |
0 |
Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares |
0 |
0 |
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134 (3) (j) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company
has not transferd any amount to general reserves account of the company during the year
under review.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND COMPANIES STATE OF AFFAIRS:
The total revenue of the Company for the financial year under review was Rs.497.05
Lakhs as against Rs. 158.21 Lakhs for the previous financial year. The company recorded a
net profit of Rs. 52.47 Lakhs for the financial year 2022-23 as against the net profit of
Rs. 4.22 lakhs for the previous year.
The information on Company's affairs and related aspects is provided under Management
Discussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared, inter-alia, in compliance with
Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulation) and
forms part of this Report.
DIVIDEND:
Your Directors decided not to declare dividend for the Financial Year 2022-23.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
During the financial year 2022-23, no significant change has taken place which could
have an impact over the financial position of the Company. Further, except those disclosed
in this Directors Report, there are no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year i.e., 31st
March, 2023 and the date of this Report.
DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposit
within the meaning of Section 73,74 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further no amount was received from a person who, at
the time of the receipt of the amount, was a director of the company or a relative of the
director of the Private company.
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended March
31, 2023, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act,
2013.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated 22nd January
2019 amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company is required
to file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 for
outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits. The
Company complied with this requirement as and when applicable within the prescribed
timelines.
SUBSIDIARIES /JOINT VENTURES:
During the year under review the company does not have any Subsidiaries / Joint
Ventures.
Subsequent to March 31, 2023 Prismberry Technology Pvt. Ltd., become wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. August 23, 2023
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised and paid-up capital of the Company:
Pursuant to a resolution passed by our Board of Directors at their meeting dated
October 04, 2022 and the Shareholders at their extraordinary general meeting dated October
28, 2022, the Company has increased its authorized share capital from Rs. 25,00,000/- to
Rs. 2,00,00,000/-.
The Authorized Share Capital of your Company is Rs. 2,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Crore only)
divided into 20,00,000 (Twenty Lakh) Equity shares of the face value of Rupees.10/- each
as on 31st March 2023
And the paid-up share capital of the company is Rs. 1,44,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore
Forty Four Lakh only) divided into 14,40,000 (Fourteen Lakh and Forty Thousand) Equity
Shares of the face value of Rupees.10/- each fully paid up as on 31st March
2023.
Further issue of share capital:
Pursuant to a resolution passed by our Board of Directors at their meeting dated
October 04, 2022 and the Shareholders at their extraordinary general meeting dated October
28, 2022, approved to issue Bonus Share in the ratio of 5:1
On November 10, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company had allotted 12,00,000
bonus equity shares of face value Rs. 10/- each to the shareholders in the ratio of 5
(Five) fully paid bonus Equity Shares for every 1 (One) existing Equity Shares, in
accordance with the provisions of Companies Act and other applicable provisions, if any.
As a result, paid up share capital of the Company has been increased from Rs.
24,00,000/- to Rs. 1,44,00,000/-.
During the year under review, the Company has neither issued any shares with
differential voting rights, nor has bought back any of its shares. It has also not issued
any sweat equity shares and does not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase the
shares of the Company.
Subsequent to March 31, 2023, the Board of Directors and shareholders of the Company in
its/their meeting held on June 27, 2023 and July 24, 2023 respectively, have approved the
followings:
Issue of 2,04,375 equity shares on preferential basis for consideration in cash
To consider and approve issue of 1,75,000 equity shares on preferential basis
for consideration other than cash.
Further, Preferential issue for consideration other than cash was for swap of shares
from the existing shareholders of Prismberry Technologies Private Limited
("PTPL" or "Target Company") towards payment of the total
consideration payable for the acquisition of 10,000 Equity Shares representing 100%
shareholding of PTPL on a preferential basis by issuing of 1,75,000 (One Lac Seventy Five
Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each of the Company.
On August 23, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company had allotted 2,04,375 equity
shares of face value Rs. 10/- each to the proposed allottee for cash and 1,75,000 shares
equity shares of face value Rs. 10/- each to the proposed allottee for consideration other
than cash in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (ICDR)
Regulation, 2018 and other provisions of the applicable laws, if any.
Subsequent to the aforesaid allotment the paid-up capital of the Company has been
increased to Rs. 1,81 93 , ,750/-.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
As on March 31, 2023, Board consists of one (1) Executive Directors, One (1) Non
Executive Non Independent Director and Two (2) Independent Directors. The constitution of
the Board of the Company is in accordance with Section 149 of the Companies Act and
Regulation 17 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Board Diversity:
The Company has a truly diverse Board that includes and makes good use of diversity in
the skills, regional and industry experience, background, race, gender, ethnicity and
other distinctions among directors. This diversity is considered in determining the
optimum composition of the Board. All Board appointments are made on merit, in the context
of the skills, experience, independence and knowledge which the Board as a whole requires
to be effective.
Appointment & Cessation of Directors & KMP
During the year under review following changes occurred in the Directors & KMP of
the Company:
Subsequent to the acquisition of the Company through Open Offer, management of the
Company was substituted. Therefore, the following Directors were appointed in Board
Meeting held on 04.03.2022 and were regularised in the Extra-ordinary General Meeting held
on 31.05.2022.
S. No Name |
Designation |
Date of Regularisation |
1. Ms. Vinita Raj Narayanam |
Managing Director |
31.05.2022 |
2. Ms. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Non- Executive Director |
31.05.2022 |
3. Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti |
Independent Director |
31.05.2022 |
4. Ms. Aakanksha |
Independent Director |
31.05.2022 |
Mrs. Priyanka Gattani was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer of the Company with effect from 01.06.2022.
Mr. Koteswara Rao Meduri was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company with effect from 07.09.2022.
Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti (DIN: 08089189) has resigned from the post of
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 22.11.2022.
The Company in its Board Meeting held on 27.12.2022 has appointed Mr. Manoj
Yadav (DIN: 02008659) and Mr. Peush Jain (DIN: 07191718) as Additional Director
(Non-Executive, Independent Director) of the Company
Ms. Aakanksha (DIN: 08792778) has resigned from the post of Independent Director
of the Company w.e.f. 27.12.2022.
The shareholders of the Company has approved the appointment of Mr. Manoj Yadav
(DIN: 02008659) and Mr. Peush Jain (DIN: 07191718) as Independent Director of the Company
in their Extraordinary General Meeting held on 27.02.2023.
The Company in its Board Meeting held on 14.03.2023 has appointed Mr. Ravi Kumar
Kasetty (DIN: 07189407) as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent Director) of
the Company.
Mr. Manoj Yadav (DIN: 02008659) has resigned from the post of Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f. 14.03.2023.
The shareholder of the Company has approved the appointment of Mr. Ravi Kumar
Kasetty (DIN: 07189407) as Non -Executive, Independent Director of the Company in its
Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 12.06.2023. The Board places on record its sincere
appreciation for the services rendered by the resigning directors/officer's during their
association with the Company. Except as stated above, there have been no other changes in
the composition of the Board during the year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51), 203 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
the following were the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2023.
Sl. No. Name of KMP |
Designation |
1 Mrs. Vinita Raj Narayanm |
Managing Director |
2 Mr. Koteswara Rao Meduri |
Chief Financial Officer |
3 Mrs. Priyanka Gattani |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if
any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs.
Vinita Raj Narayanam, will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible offered herself for reappointment. Brief profile of Mrs. Vinita Raj
Narayanam and other related information is detailed in the Notice convening the 38th
AGM of your Company. The Board recommends the same to the shareholders for their approval
at the forthcoming AGM.
On the basis of the written representations received from the directors, none of the
above directors are disqualified under Section 164 (2) of the Companies Act, and are also
not debarred by SEBI or any other Statutory authority for holding office of a Director.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors of your Company has formed various Committees, as per the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The various committees of the
Board, are as provided hereunder,
I. Audit Committee
II. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
III. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition and meetings
held during the year, are provided hereunder.
During the year under review all the recommendation made by all the Committees were
approved by Board of Directors.
(I). AUDIT COMMITTEE: The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line
with the provisions of Regulation 18(1) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
A. Brief Description of Terms of Reference:
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee encompasses the requirements of Section
177 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and, inter alia,
includes:
1. Oversight of the Company's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its
financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and
credible;
2. Recommending the appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment, fixation of
audit fee and approval for payment for any other services;
3. approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the
statutory auditors;
4. Review with the management, the annual financial statements and Auditor's Report
before submission to the Board with particular reference to;
(a) Matters required to be included in the directors' responsibility statement to be
included in the
board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Act;
(b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
(c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by
management;
(d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit
findings;
(e) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial
statements;
(f) Disclosure of any related party transactions;
(g) Modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report;
5. Review of the quarterly financial statements with the management before submission
to the board for approval;
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. Review and monitor auditor's independence and performance and effectiveness of audit
process;
8. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related
parties;
9. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company wherever it is necessary;
11. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
12. Review with the management, statutory auditors and the internal auditors about the
nature and scope of audits and of the adequacy of 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 there
on;
15. 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;
16. Discussion with 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. To look into the reasons for any substantial defaults in payment to the depositors,
debenture-holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividend) and
creditors, if any;
18. Review the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
19. Approval of appointment of Chief Financial Officer after assessing the
qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate.
20. Carrying out any other function as may be required / mandated as per the provisions
of the
Companies Act, 2013, Listing Regulation and/or any other applicable laws;.
21. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/investment by the holding
company in the subsidiary exceeding rupees 100 crore or 10% of the asset size of the
subsidiary, whichever is lower including existing loans / advances / investments existing
as on the date of coming into force of this provision.
22. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involving
merger, demerger, amalgamation etc., on the Company and its shareholders.
23. Mandatorily review of the following information:
(i) Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations;
(ii) Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the
statutory auditors;
(iii) Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses;
(iv) The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the Chief Internal Auditor;
(v) Statement of deviations:
(a) quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, if
applicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1).
(b) annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the
offer document/prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7)
24. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 177 of the
Companies Act,
2013.
B. Composition and other details of Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee comprises of three Non-Executive Directors, majority of them are
independent directors. The heads of finance & accounts, internal auditors and the
representative of the statutory auditors are permanent invitees to the meetings of the
Audit Committee where the financial results are considered. The Company Secretary is the
Secretary to the Committee. The minutes of Audit Committee meetings are placed at every
Board meeting for its perusal and noting. During the year under review, all the
recommendations of the Audit committee were accepted by the Board.
The Audit Committee was reconstituted in the Board Meeting held on 27.12.2022 due to
resignation of committee members Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti and Ms. Akankasha as
follow:
S. No. Name of Audit Committee Members |
Designation |
2 Mr. Peush Jain |
Chairman |
3 Mr. Manoj Yadav |
Member |
5 Mrs. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Member |
Further the Audit Committee was reconstituted in the Board Meeting held on 14.03.2023
due to resignation of committee member Mr. Manoj Yadav as follow:
S. No. Name of Audit Committee Members |
Designation |
2 Mr. Peush Jain |
Chairman |
3 Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty |
Member |
5 Mrs. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Member |
There were Seven (7) Audit Committee Meetings held during the year on 30.05.2022,
10.08.2022, 07.09.2022, 04.10.2022, 03.11.2022, 27.01.2023 and 29.03.2023.
The attendance at the Audit Committee meetings during the financial year 2022-23 is as
under:
Name |
Designation |
Category |
Number of meetings during the year 2022-23 |
|
|
|
Held& |
Present |
Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti* |
Chairman |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
Mr. Peush Jain$ |
Chairman |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
2 |
2 |
Ms. Aakanksha* |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
5 |
5 |
Ms. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
7 |
7 |
Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty@ |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
1 |
- |
Mr. Manoj Yadav# |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
1 |
- |
* Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti and Ms. Akankasha resigned w.e.f. 22.11.2022 &
27.12.2022 respectively. $ Mr. Peush Jain appointed as independent Director w.e.f.
27.12.2022. @ Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 14.03.2023 #
Mr. Manoj Yadav appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 27.12.2022 and resigned w.e.f.
14.03.2023. & Meeting held during the tenure of Member in the Company.
(II). NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 19(1) of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration committee constituted in
terms of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 19 of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 are as under:
A. Brief Description of Terms of Reference
1. To formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a Director, and recommend to the Board a policy, relating to the
remuneration for the Directors, key managerial personnel and other employees.
2. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall, while formulating the policy should
ensure that
(i) the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract,
retain and motivate Directors of the quality required to run the company successfully;
(ii) relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate
performance benchmarks; and
(iii) remuneration to Directors, key managerial personnel and senior management
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:
3. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee shall evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and
on the basis of such evaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities
required of an independent director. The person recommended to the Board for appointment
as an independent director shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For
the purpose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may:
a. use the services of an external agencies, if required; b. consider candidates from a
wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and c. consider the time
commitments of the candidates.
4. To formulate the criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board of
Directors.
5. devising a policy on diversity of board of directors;
6. Extending or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, on the
basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors.
7. To identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed
in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down and to recommend to the
Board their appointment and removal.
8. 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.
9. Recommend to the board, all remuneration, in whatever form, payable to senior
management.
10. Carrying out any other function as is mandated by the Board from time to time and /
or enforced/ mandated by any statutory notification, amendment or modification, as may be
applicable;
11. Performing such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate for the
performance of its duties as prescribed under applicable laws;
12. Framing suitable policies, procedures and systems to ensure that there is no
violation of securities laws, as amended from time to time.
B. Composition and other details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of Three
Non-Executive Directors. Out of all two of them are independent directors and one is
non-executive Director.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was reconstituted in the Board Meeting held
on 27.12.2022 due to resignation of committee members Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti and
Ms. Akankasha as follow:
S. No.Name of Audit Committee Members |
Designation |
2 Mr. Peush Jain |
Chairman |
3 Mr. Manoj Yadav |
Member |
5 Mrs. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Member |
Further the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was reconstituted in the Board
Meeting held on 14.03.2023 due to resignation of committee member Mr. Manoj Yadav as
follow:
S. No. Name of Audit Committee Members |
Designation |
2 Mr. Peush Jain |
Chairman |
3 Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty |
Member |
5 Mrs. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Member |
There were Five (5) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting held during the
financial year on 30.05.2022, 07.09.2022, 27.12.2022, 14.03.2023 and 29.03.2023.
The attendance at the Committee meetings during the financial year 2022-23 is as under:
Name |
Designation |
Category |
Number of meetings during the year 2022-23 |
|
|
|
Held& |
Present |
Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti* |
Chairman |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Peush Jain$ |
Chairman |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
2 |
2 |
Ms. Aakanksha* |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
3 |
3 |
Ms. Anjana Ramesh Thakker |
Member |
Non-Executive Director |
5 |
5 |
Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty@ |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
1 |
- |
Mr. Manoj Yadav# |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
* Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti and Ms. Akankasha resigned w.e.f. 22.11.2022 &
27.12.2022 respectively. $ Mr. Peush Jain appointed as independent Director w.e.f.
27.12.2022. @ Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 14.03.2023 #
Mr. Manoj Yadav appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 27.12.2022 and resigned w.e.f.
14.03.2023. & Meeting held during the tenure of Member in the Company.
C. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
In compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Board of Directors in its meeting held on August 8, 2023 had revised a Nomination and
Remuneration Policy (the Policy) for selection and appointment of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel, Senior management and their remuneration. The Company affirms that
the remuneration paid is as per Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company. The
said Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.eyantraventures.com.
The Policy is divided into 3 Parts:
Part A covers the matters to be dealt with and recommended by the Committee to the
Board
Part B Appointment and removal of the Directors, Key managerial Personnel and Senior
Management
Part C Policy relating to the Remuneration for the Whole-time Director, KMP and Senior
Management
Part A: Matters to be dealt with and recommended by the Committee to the Board
1. Identify persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed in
Senior Management of the Company including KMP in accordance with the criteria laid down
in this Policy.
2. Formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a director and recommend to the Board a Policy, relating to remuneration
of the Directors, KMP, Senior Management and other employees of the Company.
3. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of independent directors and the Board. For
every appointment of an independent director, the Committee shall evaluate the balance of
skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and on the basis of such evaluation, prepare
a description of the role and capabilities required of an independent director. The person
recommended to the Board for appointment as an independent director shall have the
capabilities identified in such description. For the purpose of identifying suitable
candidates, the Committee may: a. use the services of external agencies, if required; b.
consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and
c. consider the time commitments of the candidates
4. Devising a policy on Board diversity.
5. Recommend to the Board, appointment and removal of Director, KMP and Senior
Management Personnel.
6. Administering, monitoring and formulating detailed terms and conditions of the
Company's ESOP plan.
7. To carry out any other function as is mandated by the Board from time to time and /
or enforced by any statutory notification, amendment, or modification, as may be
applicable.
8. To perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate for the
performance of its duties.
PART B: Appointment and removal of the Directors, Key managerial Personnel and Senior
Management
Appointment criteria and qualifications
1. The Committee shall identify and ascertain the integrity, qualification, expertise
and experience of the person for appointment as Director, KMP or at Senior Management
level and recommend to the Board his / her appointment
2. The person should possess adequate qualification, expertise and experience for the
position he/she is considered for appointment. The Committee has discretion to decide
whether qualification, expertise and experience possessed by a person is sufficient and
satisfactory for the concerned position.
3. The Company shall not appoint or continue the employment of any person as Managing
Director, Manager or Whole-time Director who is below the age of twenty one years or has
attained the age of seventy years. Provided that the appointment of a person who has
attained the age of seventy years or term of such person holding this position may be
extended beyond the age of seventy years with the approval of shareholders by passing a
special resolution based on the explanatory statement annexed to the notice for such
motion indicating the justification for extension of appointment beyond seventy years in
accordance with applicable law.
4. At the time of appointment of a Director it should be ensured that number of Boards
on which such Director serves as a Director, including an alternate directorship, is
restricted to twenty companies (including not more than ten public companies).
5. No independent director, who resigns from a listed entity, shall be appointed as an
executive / whole time director on the board of the listed entity, its holding, subsidiary
or associate company or on the board of a company belonging to its promoter group, unless
a period of one year has elapsed from the date of resignation as an independent director
6. An independent director shall possess appropriate skills, experience and knowledge
in one or more fields of finance, law, management, sales, marketing, administration,
research, corporate governance, technical operations or other disciplines related to the
Company's business.
7. Any vacancy in the office of independent director shall be filled by appointment of
a new independent director within the prescribed period under the Act and/or SEBI Listing
Regulations.
8. Provided that where the company fulfils the requirement of independent directors in
its Board even without filling the vacancy, the requirement of replacement by /
appointment of a new independent director shall not apply.
9. The listed entity shall ensure that approval of shareholders for appointment of a
person on the Board of Directors is taken at the next general meeting or within a time
period of three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier.
Term/ Tenure
Managing Director, Whole-time Director, Manager:
The Company shall appoint or re-appoint any person as its Managing Director or
Whole-time Director or Manager for a term not exceeding five years at a time. No
re-appointment shall be made earlier than one year before the expiry his term.
Independent Director:
An independent director shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years and
will be eligible for reappointment on passing of a special resolution by the Company and
disclosure of such appointment in the Board's report. The appointment, re-appointment or
removal of an independent director of a listed entity, shall be subject to the approval of
shareholders by way of a special resolution.
No independent director shall hold office for more than two consecutive terms, but such
independent director shall be eligible for appointment after expiry of three years of
ceasing to become an independent director. Provided that an independent director shall
not, during the said period of three years, be appointed in or be associated with the
Company in any other capacity, either directly or indirectly.
At the time of appointment of Independent Director, it should be ensured that number of
Boards on which such Independent Director serves is restricted to seven listed companies
as an Independent Director and three listed companies as an Independent Director in case
such person is serving as a Whole-time Director of a listed company.
Evaluation
The Committee shall carry out evaluation of performance of every Director, KMP and
Senior Management Personnel at regular interval (annually).
Removal
Due to reasons for any disqualification mentioned in the Act or under any other
applicable law, the Committee may recommend to the Board with reasons recorded in writing,
removal of a Director, KMP or Senior Management Personnel subject to the provisions and
compliance of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
Retirement
The Director, KMP and Senior Management Personnel shall retire as per the applicable
provisions of the Act and the prevailing policy of the Company. The Board will have the
discretion to retain the Director, KMP, Senior Management Personnel in the same position
remuneration or otherwise even after attaining the retirement age, for the benefit of the
Company.
Part C Policy relating to the Remuneration for the Whole-time Director, KMP and
Senior Management Personnel
General:
1. The remuneration, compensation, commission etc. to the Whole-time Director, KMP and
Senior Management Personnel will be determined by the Committee and recommended to the
Board for approval. The remuneration, compensation, commission etc. shall be subject to
the prior or post approval of the shareholders of the Company in accordance with
applicable law.
2. The remuneration and commission to be paid to the Whole-time, Executive, Managing
Director, Key Managerial Personnel shall be in accordance with the percentage, slabs,
conditions laid down in the Act and/or SEBI Listing Regulations.
3. Increments to the existing remuneration, compensation structure may be recommended
by the Committee to the Board which should be within the slabs approved by the
Shareholders in the case of Whole-time Director, Managing Director, Manager.
4. Where any insurance is taken by the Company on behalf of its Managing Director,
Whole-time Director, Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the
Company Secretary and any other employees for indemnifying them against any liability, the
premium paid on such insurance shall not be treated as part of the remuneration payable to
any such personnel. Provided that if such person is proved to be guilty, the premium paid
on such insurance shall be treated as part of the remuneration.
Remuneration to Whole-time, Executive, Managing Director, KMP and Senior Management
Personnel:
Fixed pay:
The Whole-time, Managing Director, KMP and Senior Management Personnel shall be
eligible for remuneration as may be approved by the Board on the recommendation of the
Committee. The breakdown of the pay scale and quantum of perquisites including, employer's
contribution to P.F, pension scheme, medical expenses, club fees etc. shall be decided and
approved by the Board or the person's authorized by the Board on the recommendation of the
Committee and approved by the shareholders, wherever required.
Minimum Remuneration:
If, in any financial year, the Company has no profits or its profits are inadequate,
the Company shall pay remuneration to its Whole-time, Managing Director, Manager in
accordance with the provisions of Schedule V of the Act.
Remuneration to Non- Executive, Independent Directors:
Commission:
Commission may be paid on profits within the monetary limit approved by the
shareholders, subject to the limit prescribed and computed as per the applicable
provisions of the Act and/or SEBI Listing Regulations.
Sitting Fees:
The non- executive and/or independent directors may receive remuneration by way of fees
for attending the meetings of Board or committee thereof. Provided that the amount of such
fees shall not exceed Rs.1,00,000 per meeting of the Board or committee or such amount as
may be prescribed by the Central Government from time to time. Provided further that for
Independent Directors and Women Directors, the sitting fee shall not be less than the
sitting fee payable to other directors.
Stock Options:
An Independent Director shall not be entitled to any stock option of the Company.
Reimbursement of expenses:
An Independent Director may receive reimbursement of expenses for participation in the
Board and other meetings of the Company.
(III). STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE: The Stakeholders Relationship Committee
of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Regulation 20 of Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
A. Brief Description of Terms of Reference:
i. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the Company including complaints
related to transfer/ transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of
declared dividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc;
ii. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders;
iii. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the Company in respect of
various services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent;
iv. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the Company for reducing
the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/annual
reports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the company;
v. Carrying out such other functions as may be specified by the Board from time to time
or specified/provided under the Companies Act or the SEBI Listing Regulations or by any
other regulatory authority.
vi. Authority to review / investigate into any matter covered by Section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and any other matter specified in Listing Regulations.
B. Composition and other details of Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
The composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of two
Non-Executive, Independent Directors and one is Executive Director.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee was reconstituted in the Board Meeting held on
27.12.2022 due to resignation of committee members Mr. Suryaprakasa Rao Bommisetti and Ms.
Akankasha as follow:
S. No.Name of Audit Committee Members |
Designation |
1 Mr. Peush Jain |
Chairman |
2 Mr. Manoj Yadav |
Member |
3 Mrs. Vinita Raj narayanam Member |
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Further the Stakeholders Relationship Committee was reconstituted in the Board Meeting
held on 14.03.2023 due to resignation of committee member Mr. Manoj Yadav as follow:
S. No. Name of Audit Committee Members |
Designation |
1 Mr. Peush Jain |
Chairman |
2 Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty |
Member |
3 Mrs. Vinita Raj narayanam |
Member |
There were One (1) Stakeholders Relationship Committee Meeting held during the
financial year on 29.03.2023.
The attendance at the committee meetings during the financial year 2022-23 is as under:
Name |
Designation |
Category |
Number of meetings during the year 2022-23 |
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|
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Held& |
Present |
Mr. Peush Jain$ |
Chairman |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
1 |
1 |
Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty@ |
Member |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
1 |
- |
Mrs. Vinita Raj Narayanam |
Member |
Managing Director |
1 |
1 |
$ Mr. Peush Jain appointed as independent Director w.e.f. 27.12.2022.
@ Mr. Ravi Kumar Kasetty appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 14.03.2023 &
Meeting held during the tenure of Member in the Company.
DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to Section 149(6) of the Companies Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, all the Independent Directors had confirmed to the Company that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down in aforesaid provisions. In terms of Regulation
25(8) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directors have also confirmed that they
are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably
anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties. In the
opinion of the Board, Independent directors fulfil the conditions as specified in
Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and are independent from the management.
STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND
EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE
YEAR
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the attributes of
integrity, expertise and experience as required to be disclosed under Rule 8(5)(iiia) of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (as amended).
Considering the requirement of skill sets on the Board, persons having an independent
standing in their respective field / profession and who can effectively contribute to the
Company's business and policy decisions are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, for appointment, as an Independent Director on the Board. The Committee, inter
alia, considers qualification, positive attributes, area of expertise, integrity and
experience (including proficiency) and number of Directorship(s) and Membership(s) held in
various committees of other companies by such persons in accordance with the Company's
Policy for Selection of Directors and determining Directors' independence and recommends
to the Board their appointment. The Board confirms that all the independent directors
possess the required proficiency to continue as independent director.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied Company's Code of
Conduct and that they possess valid Registration certificate in Independent Directors'
Databank.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of
expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors
and Committee(s).
BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES MEETING:
The Meetings of Board of Directors are scheduled well in advance and are held at least
once in every quarter to inter alia review and consider the performance of the Company and
approve the Financial Results. The Board also meets, as and when required, to consider
other business matters.
The Board of Directors duly met Eleven (11) times on 28.04.2022, 30.05.2022,
10.08.2022, 07.09.2022, 04.10.2022, 03.11.2022, 10.11.2022, 27.12.2022, 27.01.2023,
14.03.2023 and 31.03.2023 and in respect of which meetings, proper notices were given and
the proceedings were properly recorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the
purpose.
The composition of the Board of Directors, attendance of the Directors in the Board
Meeting and the Composition of Committees and attendance of Committee members in the
Committee meetings are summarized in Annexure- 1 of this Directors Report.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES:
In compliance with Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has
put in place a system to familiarize its Independent Directors with the Company's business
model, their roles, rights & responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry
in which the Company operates, business dynamics and amendment(s) in any
law/rules/regulations as relevant to the Company and/or to Independent Directors, etc.
The Program aims to provide insights into the Company to enable the Independent
Directors to be in a position to take well-informed timely decisions and contribute
significantly to the Company. The Independent Directors of the Company are given every
opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Company, its management, and its operations
so as to understand the Company, its operations, business, industry and environment in
which it functions. Independent Directors are also issued an appointment letter detailing
their role, duties and responsibilities, remuneration and performance evaluation process.
The terms of the said letter are also uploaded on the Company's website. The details of
the familiarization programme of the Independent Directors are available on the website of
the Company at www.eyantraventures.com.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD'S PERFORMANCE:
In line with Securities and Exchange Board of India Circular No.
SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/004, dated January 5, 2017 and the Companies Amendment Act,
2017 the Company adopted the recommended criteria for board evaluation by Securities and
Exchange Board of India.
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandates that
the Board shall monitor and review the Board evaluation framework. The Companies Act, 2013
states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be conducted by the Board of its own
performance and that of its committees and individual Directors. Schedule IV of the
Companies Act, 2013 states that the performance evaluation of Independent Directors shall
be conducted by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the Director being evaluated.
Questionnaire(s) for the purpose of evaluation have been framed on various parameters
for each of the categories. These include quantitative questions along with an option to
provide feedback for overall performance based on ratings.
The Annual Performance Evaluation was conducted for all Board Members, for the Board as
whole and its Committees for the financial year 2022-23. This evaluation was led by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
Evaluation of Board's performance was based on criteria such as structure and
functioning of the Board, frequency of meetings and effectiveness, discussions,
professional development, etc. Evaluation of Committees was based on criteria such as
adequate independence of each Committee, frequency of meetings and composition and
functioning of Board Committees and effectiveness of its advice/ recommendation to the
Board, etc. Evaluation of Directors was based on criteria such as participation and
contribution in Board and Committee meetings, knowledge and competency, commitment,
integrity, experience and expertise, ability to function as a whole etc. Further
Independent Directors were evaluated on parameters such as skills, expertise and exercise
of independent judgment in major decisions of the Company, participation and contribution
in Board and Committee meetings etc. Performance evaluation of independent directors was
done by the entire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
The Individual Directors response to the questionnaire on the performance of the Board,
Committee(s), Directors, were analysed. The Directors were satisfied with the evaluation
process and have expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS MEETING:
In a separate meeting of independent directors was conducted on March 25, 2023 to
evaluate the performance of non-independent directors, the board as a whole and the
Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of executive directors and
non-executive directors, and to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the Company management and the Board.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
The assessment and appointment of Members to the Board is based on a combination of
criterion that includes ethics, personal and professional stature, domain expertise,
gender diversity and specific qualification required for the position. The potential Board
Member is also assessed on the basis of independence criteria defined in Section 149(6) of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 27 of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
the Board adopted a remuneration policy for Directors, Key Management Personnel (KMPs) and
Senior Management. The Policy is included in the Directors Report elsewhere. The policy is
uploaded on the website of the Company and the same can be accessed at
www.eyantraventures.com.
The Managing Director of the Company had waived off her remuneration for the Financial
Year 2022-23. We affirm that the remuneration paid, if any, to the Directors is as per the
terms laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect the
independence of the Directors.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
As per Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act 2013, the Directors have an overall
responsibility for ensuring that the Company has implemented a robust system and framework
of Internal Financial Controls. This provides the Directors with reasonable assurance
regarding the adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls with regards to reporting,
operational and compliance risks.
Your Company has in place an adequate internal financial control commensurate with the
size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has policies and procedures in
place for ensuring proper and efficient conduct of its business, safeguarding of its
assets, the prevention and detection of frauds the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
Further, Statutory Auditors in its report expressed an unmodified opinion on the
adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company's internal financial controls over
financial.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated and adopted a Risk Management Policy.
Furthermore, the constitution of Risk Management Committee (RMC) is not applicable to the
Company.
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within the Organization.
The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risks
and also to identify business opportunities. As a process, the risks associated with the
business are identified and prioritized based on severity, likelihood and effectiveness of
current detection. Such risks are reviewed by the senior management on a periodical basis.
As of now, there are no risks which in the opinion of the Board that threaten the
existence of the Company. However, some of the risks which may pose challenges are set out
in the Management Discussion and Analysis which forms part of this Directors Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The Details pertaining to loans given, guarantees or securities provided or investments
made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under
review is forming part of the notes to the Financial Statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
No statement giving particulars of contracts or arrangements made with related parties,
under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, as required pursuant to Clause (h) of
sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 (2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed hereto as the Company has not entered into such
contracts or arrangements or transactions during the year under review. The details
required in the Form AOC-2 does not apply to the Company for the Financial Year 2022-23
and hence the same is not provided.
Further, suitable disclosures as required by the Accounting Standards (AS18) have been
made in the notes forming part of the Financial Statements.
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Board in its meeting held on August 8, 2023 has revised a "Policy on
Materiality of and Dealing with Related Party Transactions" ("RPT Policy").
The RPT Policy is available on the Company's website at www.eyantraventures.com.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE OUTGO:
The required information as per Sec.134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided hereunder:
A. Conservation of Energy: Your Company's operations are not energy intensive.
Adequate measures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using energy
efficient computers and purchase of energy efficient equipment.
B. Technology Absorption: All the Factors mentioned in Rule 8 (3)(b) of Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 Technology absorption are not applicable to the Company.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out Go:
Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
Since the Company does not have the net worth of Rs. 500 Crore or more, or turnover of
Rs. 1000 Crore or more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crore or more during the immediately
preceding financial year, section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate
Social Responsibility is not applicable and hence the Company need not to constitute a
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy.
ANNUAL RETURN:
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return is uploaded on
website of the Company www.eyantraventures.com
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The company has efficiently built up its internal vigil mechanism to effectively manage
breach of conduct, abuse containments, financial irregularities, sensitive information
sharing other than for legitimate purposes, unethical or unfair business practices in
regard to mala-fide manipulation of the business processes
The Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance
with the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. The Company promotes ethical behaviour and has put in place a mechanism
for reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and
Whistle-blower policy under which the employees are free to report violations of
applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct. Employees may report their
genuine concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During the year under review, no
employee was denied access to the Audit Committee.
Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company for directors and employees
to report genuine concerns pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the
Companies Act, 2013. The same has been placed on the website of the Company
www.eyantraventures.com.
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