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To the Members,
Your directors have the pleasure in presenting the 34th Annual Report on the business
and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particular |
Standalone for year ended |
Consolidated for year ended |
|
31st March |
|
31st March |
|
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
| Revenue from operations |
8,126.58 |
17,006.22 |
8,707.64 |
20,648.63 |
| Other Income |
1,260.85 |
23,166.32 |
1,223.10 |
23,189.03 |
Total Income |
9,387.43 |
40,172.54 |
9,930.74 |
43,837.66 |
Total Expenses |
11,577.17 |
10,971.08 |
12,639.12 |
14,860.19 |
Profit/(Loss) before share of profit from Associates |
(2,189.74) |
29,201.46 |
(2,708.38) |
28,977.47 |
| Add: share of profits from Associates |
|
- |
14.94 |
15.48 |
Profit/(Loss) before Tax & exceptional item |
(2,189.74) |
29,201.46 |
(2,693.44) |
28,992.95 |
| Exceptional Item |
|
- |
130.37 |
274.31 |
Profit/(Loss) before Tax & after exceptional item |
(2,189.74) |
29,201.46 |
(2,823.81) |
28,718.64 |
| Less: Tax Expense: |
|
|
|
|
| (i) Current Year |
- |
- |
3.08 |
25.19 |
| (ii) Deferred tax |
- |
4,452.68 |
- |
5,343.42 |
Profit / (Loss)of the year |
(2,189.74) |
24,748.79 |
(2,826.89) |
23,350.04 |
| Other Comprehensive Income |
|
|
|
|
A. (i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
32.92 |
36.06 |
32.92 |
34.83 |
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to
profit or loss |
- |
9.37 |
- |
9.37 |
B. (i) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified to profit
or loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total Comprehensive Income |
(2,156.82) |
24,775.47 |
(2,793.97) |
23,375.49 |
2. Material Events Occurring after Balance Sheet Date
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the balance
sheet relates and the date of this report.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend on the Equity Shares in view of
the financial position of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the
Dividend Distribution Policy is attached as Annexure A, which form part of this report
and is available on the website of the Company. The Policy is available on the Company's
website URL: https://www.vipulgroup.
in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-vipul-dividend-policy61121b3fe439f.pdf
4. RESERVES
The Company has not transferred financialyear ended March 31, 2025.any amount to
Reserve for the
In terms of the provisions of Section 71 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act')
read with Rule 18(7)(b) (iii)(B) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)
Rules,2014, Debenture Redemption Reserve is not required to be created for privately
placed debentures issued by listed companies, hence no amount was transferred to Debenture
Redemption Reserve. The secured, non-convertible debentures issued to Edelweiss Asset
Reconstruction Company have become due for redemption. As on March 31, 2025, the total
debenture aggregating to Rs. 1875 Lakh were redeemed during the year and no amount is due
for further redemption. While the Company is in negotiations with the secured lender for
extension of the debenture redemption period, the Company has deposited the redemption
proceeds due upto March 31, 2025 and have disclosed the amount as an advance.
5. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
As required by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Cash Flow Statement for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025 is enclosed with the Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss
of the Company.
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement of your Company and its Subsidiaries is enclosed with
the Consolidated Audited Accounts/Financial Statements.
6. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
STANDALONE
The Company's main business is real estate. During the year
underreview,theprofitability of Company has been decreased.
The total revenue of the Company stood at Rs. 9,387.43 Lakh as compared to Rs.
40,172.54 Lakh in the previous year. Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. (2,189.74) Lakh
as compared to profit of Rs. 24,748.79 Lakh in the previous year, (after taking the impact
of INDAS).
The earnings per share on an equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- stands at Rs.
(1.59) per share as compared to Rs. 20.63 per share in the previous year.
CONSOLIDATED
The consolidated revenues stood at Rs. 9,930.74 Lakh as against Rs. 43,837.66 Lakh in
the previous year. at Rs. (2,826.89) Lakh as compared to profitof Rs. 23,350.04 Lakh in
the Profit previous year, (after taking the impact of INDAS).
The earnings per share on an equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- stands at Rs.
(2.05) per share as compared to Rs. 19.46 per share in the previous year.
The Company is taking effective steps to improve the performance of the Company through
growth in revenue, managing cost, strategic marketing, increasing brand awareness and
brand equity through advertisement campaign etc.
7. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities and Exchange Board
of India's Corporate Governance practices and have implemented all the stipulations
prescribed. Secretarial compliances, reporting, intimations etc. under the Companies Act,
2013, listing agreement(s) and other applicable laws, rules and regulations are noted in
the Board/ Committee Meetings from time to time. The Company has implemented several best
corporate governance practices as prevalent globally. The Corporate Governance Report as
stipulated under Regulation 34(3) and other applicable Regulations read with Part C of
Schedule
V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms
part of this Report.
The Company has laid down a Code of Conduct for the Directors as well as for all Senior
Management of the Company. As prescribed under Regulation 17(5) of the listing regulation,
a declaration signed by the
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer affirming compliance with the Code of
Conduct by the Director and Senior Management personnel of the Company for the Financial
Year 2024-25 forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
8. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
As per Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the top thousand listed entities based on market capitalization shall submit a
business responsibility and sustainability report in the format specified by Securities
and Exchange Board of India through its vide circular no .
SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated May 10, 2021 regarding initiatives taken by the
listed entity from an environmental, social and governance perspective. In this regard,
the Company has confirmedthat the Company is not in the list of top thousand listed
entities based on market capitalization on the 31st day of March of financial year i.e.
April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Hence, the Company is not submitting business
responsibility and sustainability report to the stock exchanges where the equity shares of
the Company are listed.
9. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(e) of
SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Report.
10. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
During the year under review, there is no change in nature of the business of the
Company.
11. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY
During the year under review, there have been no material changes and commitments
affecting the financial position of the Company.
12. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS.
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunals,
which would influence the going concern status of the Company and its operations in
future.
13. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its
business, the size and complexity of its operations and such internal financial controls
with reference to the Financial Statements are adequate. The Company has designed and
implemented a process driven framework for Internal Financial Controls ("IFC")
within the meaning of the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 8(5)(viii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board is of the opinion
that the Company has sound Internal Financial Control commensurate with the nature and
size of its business operations and operating effectively and no material weakness exists.
The Company has a process in place to continuously monitor the same and identify gaps, if
any, and implement new and/or improved controls wherever the effect of such gaps would
have a material effect on the Company's operations. The Company has appointed independent
audit firm as Internal Auditors to observe the Internal Control system. The
Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party
Transactions Policy, Vigil Mechanism Policy, Policy to determine Material Subsidiaries and
such other procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business for
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of
reliable financial information.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal control system and suggests improvements to strengthen the
same. The Company has robust management information system, which is an integral part of
the control mechanism.
14. SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has 12 subsidiaries companies out of which 4 (four)
companies are stepdown subsidiaries and five associate companies out of which one ceased
to be associate w.e.f. January
24, 2025. There has been no change in the nature of business of subsidiaries, during
the year under review.
The company had started the process of amalgamation of five of its subsidiaries with
it, which are M/s Abhipra Trading Private Limited, M/s Graphic Research Consultants
India Private Limited, M/s United Buildwell Private Limited, M/s Vineeta Trading Private
Limited, and M/s Vipul Eastern Infracon Private Limited. The first motion Petition has
been approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal on March 05, 2024 and petition
is pending for adjudication with NCLT, New Delhi with the next hearing date scheduled on
August 26, 2025.
The Consolidated Financial Statement has been prepared in accordance with the IND AS
prescribed by the
Companies Act, 2013 in this regard and the provisions of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 entered into with the Stock
Exchange(s). The Audited Consolidated Financial Statement and Cash Flow Statement,
comprising of the Company & its subsidiaries forms part of this Annual Report.
Further, the Auditors who had audited had expressed a modified opinion on the
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statement for the Year Ended March 31, 2025.
The Arbitration between Solitaire Ventures Pte. Ltd & Ors. vs Vipul Ltd
& Ors had concluded and Company had complied with the conditions specifiedin the
Arbitral Award dated May 14, 2023. Accordingly, the Company had recognized the necessary
awards in its books in the financial year 2023-24.
However, the Company is yet to recover Rs.14870 lakhs awarded under the Arbitral Award
from M/s
Tanamera Developments Private Limited (Earlier Vipul SEZ Developers Private Limited).
In terms of Section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, the financial position and performance of the subsidiaries are given at an Annexure
to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In accordance with third proviso of the Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual Report of the Company, containing therein its standalone and the consolidated
financialstatements has been placed on Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Further, as
per fourth proviso of the said section, audited annual accounts of each of the subsidiary
companies have also been placed on Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Members
interested in obtaining a copy of the audited annual accounts of the subsidiary companies
may write to the Company at the Company's registered office/corporate office.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a
statement containing the salient features ontheperformanceandfinancialposition of each of
the subsidiary companies included in the consolidated financialstatement is provided in
Form AOC-1 and forms part of this Annual Report and also placed on the Company's website
at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-link is:- http://www.vipulgroup.in/
investors-relations#balance-sheets-of-subsidiary-companies and hence not repeated here for
the sake of brevity. The Company has framed and updated the policy for determining the
Material Subsidiaries. The Company does not have any material subsidiary as on March 31,
2025. The Policy for determining material subsidiaries of the Company is available on the
Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-linkis:- https://www.vipulgroup.in/investors-relations#notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange
15. DEPOSITS
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has not invited or accepted any
deposits from the public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on
public deposits was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
16. A. SHARE CAPITAL
During the financial year 2024-25, there was increase in the paid-up share capital of
the Company.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025, was Rs. 14.09 Crores (i.e.
14,09,59,480 Equity Shares of Rs. 1 each).
During the year under review:
(a) Issue of equity Shares with differential rights: Nil (b) Issue of sweat equity
shares: Nil (c) Issue of employee stock options: Nil
(d) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by
trustees for the benefit of employees: Nil
The Board of Directors of the Company, vide its meeting held on May 23, 2024, has
approved the allotment of 2,09,75,000 (Two Crore, Nine Lakh Seventy Five Thousand) fully
paid up equity shares of face value Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only) each ("Equity
Shares") to the allottee(s) at a price of Rs. 23.70/- (Rupees Twenty Three Decimal
Seventy only) per Equity Share (including a premium of Rs.
22.70/- per Equity Share [Rupees Twenty Two Decimal Seventy Only]), for cash on
preferential basis, aggregating to cash consideration of Rs. 49,71,07,500/- (Rupees Forty
Nine Crore Seventy One Lakh
Seven Thousand Five Hundred only) who have accepted the offer.
The allotment has been undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2018 and other applicable rules/regulations /guidelines, if any, prescribed by any other
regulatory or statutory authorities. The new Equity Shares as allotted aboved ranked pari
passu, in all respects with existing Equity Shares of the Company save and except lock-in
obligations as per applicable laws.
The Company has received in-principle approvals from BSE Limited and National Stock
Exchange of India Limited ("Stock Exchanges"), for the issue of aforesaid Equity
Shares on Preferential basis, on
May 08, 2024.
Consequent to said allotment, the issued, subscribed and paid-up equity share capital
of the Company increased from Rs. 11,99,84,480/- (Rupees Eleven Crore, Ninety Nine Lakh,
Eighty Four Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty only) to Rs. 14,09,59,480 /- (Rupees Fourteen
Crore, Nine Lakh, Fifty Nine
Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty only).
Except as stated herein, there was no other change in the share capital of the Company.
B. TRANSFERS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Members who have not yet encashed their dividend warrants for the earlier years are
requested to write to the Secretarial Department at the Registered / Corporate Office of
the Company to claim the dividend. Details of unclaimed dividend as on September 23, 2024
(date of last Annual General Meeting) are available in the investors section of the
website of the Company i.e. www.vipulgroup.in.
Member may note that during the financial year 2025-26, the Company will be required to
transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund, final dividend at the Annual
General Meeting of the
Company held on September 29, 2018 and which is lying unclaimed with the Company for a
period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend.
C. INVESTOR RELATIONS
Investor Relations have been cordial during the year. As per the Circular No.
CIR/OIAE/2/2011 dated June 03, 2011 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India,
Company is timely redressing the Investor Complaints through the SEBI complaints Redress
System (SCORES). As a part of compliance, the Company has an Investor Grievance Committee
to redress the issues relating to investors. The details of this Committee are provided in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
SEBI vide Circular Nos. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/ CIR/2023/131 dated July 31, 2023,
and SEBI/ HO/OIAE/ OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/135 dated August 4, 2023, read with Master
Circular No. SEBI/ HO/ OIAE/OIAE_IAD- 1/P/ CIR/2023/145 dated July 31, 2023 (updated as on
August 11, 2023), has established a common Online Dispute Resolution Portal (ODR
Portal') for resolution of disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market.
Pursuant to above-mentioned circulars, post exhausting the option to resolve their
grievances with the RTA / Company directly and through existing SCORES platform, the
investors can initiate dispute resolution through the ODR Portal at
https://smartodr.in/login.
17. LISTING
The equity shares of your Company continue to be listed on BSE Limited and National
Stock Exchange of India Limited.
18. COMPLIANCE OF THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY ICSI
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
19. ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of the Section 92 (3) of Companies Act, 2013 as amended, the Annual Return of
the Company is placed on the website of the Company www.vipulgroup.in. Web link is:-
https://www.vipulgroup.in/ investors-relations#annual-reports
20. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT 20.1 Statutory Auditors
M/s. JSUS & Associates, (JSUS) Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm No.329784E), were
re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a tenure of 5 years commencing
from the conclusion of the 31st AGM of the Company until the conclusion of the
36th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The Statutoryqualifications,reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers, Auditor's
report contains which would be required to be dealt with in the Boards' Report, have been
dealt accordingly.
- Independent Auditor's Report
There are no adverse remarks, reservations and/or qualification made by Statutory
Auditor in their Report on the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company, except
three qualified opinions mentioned below. The notes to the financial statement as on March
31, 2025, referred to in Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call
for any further comments. During the year under review, the Auditors had not reported any
matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013; therefore no detail is required
to be discussed under Section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Qualified Cash and cash equivalentsopinion: include cheques in hand
aggregating to Rs. 220.06 lakhs collected from customers towards advances/booking amount.
As stated by the management, these are yet to be presented for encashment at the request
of customers. Further Cash and Cash equivalent also include Rs. 48.70 lakhs held in
Dormant Bank account and Rs. 239.27 lakhs held in frozen bank account.
- Management's Reply: As stated by the management, these are yet to be presented
for encashment at the request of customers.
- Qualified The Company has taken as well as granted several secured and
unsecured loans and advances during the quarter. The agreements/ documentation in respect
of certain loans and advances are in the process of being signed. In the absence of such
signed agreements, interest payable and receivable, as applicable, has been computed on
the basis of the details provided by the Management where available. The impact, if any,
will be recognized after the completion of such documentation.
- Management's Reply: The agreements are in the process of execution and
signing. opinion: - Qualified The Company has not provided interest on
advance received from customers as negotiations for settlement of the same is under
progress.
Further, the Company has also not provided for interest on certain unsecured borrowings
and ICDs as negotiations with the lenders are under process and as per the information and
explanations provided to us, these borrowings will also be settled mutually. The impact,
will be recognized after the completion of such negotiations.
- Management's Reply: The negotiations for settlement of the same is under
progress.
There are no adverse remarks, reservations and/or qualification made by Statutory
Auditor in their Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, except
five qualified opinions mentioned below. Thenotestothefinancialstatement as on March
31,2025, referred to in Auditor's
Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
During the year under review, the Auditors had not reported any matter under Section
143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013; therefore, no detail is required to be discussed under
Section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Opinion: - Qualified Cash and cash equivalents include cheques in hand
aggregating to Rs.220.06 lakhs collected from customers towards advances/booking amount.
As stated by the management, these are yet to be presented for encashment at the request
of customers. Further Cash and Cash Equivalent also include Rs. 48.70 lakhs held in
dormant bank accounts and Rs. 239.27 lakhs held in frozen bank accounts.
- Management Reply: As stated by the management, these are yet to be presented
for encashment at the request of customers.
- Qualified Opinion: The Holding Company and its subsidiaries have taken as well
as granted several secured and unsecured loans and advances during the quarter. The
agreements/ documentation in respect of certain loans and advances are in the process of
being signed. In the absence of such signed agreements, interest payable and receivable,
as applicable, has been computed on the basis of the details provided by the Management
where available. The impact, if any, will be recognized after the completion of such
documentation.
- Management Reply: The agreements are in the process of execution and signing.
- Qualified Opinion: The Holding Company has not provided interest on advance
received from certain customers as negotiations for settlement of the same is under
progress.
Further, the Holding Company has also not provided for interest on certain unsecured
borrowings and ICDs as negotiations with the lenders are under process and as per the
information and explanations provided to us, these borrowings will also be settled
mutually. The impact, will be recognized after the completion of such negotiations.
- Management Reply: The negotiations for settlement of the same is under
progress.
- Qualified Opinion: In one subsidiary not audited by us and whose audit reports
for financial year ending 31st March 2025 has been provided to us, the concerned auditors
have stated that the Company has continued to capitalize its Bank Guarantee charges as
Capital Work-in-Progress inspite of not having any projects under progress.
- Management Reply: The same will be accounted for at the time of commencement
of the project.
- QualifiedOpinion: In one associate which has not been audited and whose
financial statements have been certified by the Management, the auditor who had audited
the financial statements of the associate for the year ended March 31, 2023 had stated
that the said associate have not complied with the requirements of Ind AS 116 in respect
of a leasehold land in the associate.
In the absence of the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025,
we are unable to comment on whether the circumstances which resulted in the modified
exist.
- Management Reply: The project under the associate company is abandoned since
long and there is no activity in the said project. The company will do the necessary IndAS
compliance once the activity in the said project commences.
20.2 Cost Auditors
As per Section 148 of the Act, the Company is required to have the audit of its cost
records conducted by a Cost Accountant. The Board of Directors on the recommendation of
the Audit Committee, appointed
M/s. Vijender Sharma& Co., Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors of the Company for
the financial
2025-26 at a remuneration of Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees Eighty Thousand Only) p.a. (exclusive
of out-of-pocket expenses and applicable taxes). The Audit Committee has also received a
Certificate from the
Cost Auditors certifying their independence and arm's length relationship with the
Company.
The Cost Audit Report was received by the Board of Directors on July 12, 2024 for the
Financial
Year 2023-24. The Cost Audit Report was filed in XBRL mode on August 07, 2024.There are
no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Cost Audit Report which require any
explanation from the
Board of Directors.
The Board on recommendations of the Audit Committee have approved the remuneration
payable to the Cost Auditor, subject to ratification of their remuneration by the Members
at the forthcoming AGM.
The resolution approving the above proposal is being placed for approval of the Members
in the Notice for this AGM.
The cost accounts and records of the Company are duly prepared and maintained as
required under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
20.3 Secretarial Auditors
The Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. AVA Associates, through its Partner Mr.
Amitabh, practicing Company secretary (Membership No. 14190, COP No.5500) for the
financial year 2024-25
The Report given by the Secretarial Auditors is annexed as "Annexure B" and
forms an integral part of this Report. The said Secretarial Audit Report does not contain
any qualification, reservations, adverse remarks and disclaimer.
During the year under review, the Secretarial Auditors had not reported any matter
under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013; therefore, no detail is required to be
disclosed under Section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. AVA Associates, through its Partner
Mr. Amitabh, Practicing Company secretary (Membership No. 14190, COP No.5500), as the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company in relation to the financial year 2025-26. The Company
has received their consent for appointment.
21. ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The information relating to Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption as
required to be disclosed under Section 134(3) (m) read with Rule 8 of the Companies
(Accounts Rules) 2014, is not applicable to the Company.
22. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars regarding foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as under:
|
|
(Rs. In Lakhs) |
S. No. Expenditure/Earning in Foreign Currency |
Year ended 31.03.2025 |
Year ended 31.03.2024 |
i. Expenditure in Foreign Currency Travelling |
Nil |
Nil |
| Professional Charges |
Nil |
Nil |
| Others |
Nil |
Nil |
| ii. Earning in Foreign Currency |
|
|
| Receipt from customers |
Nil |
Nil |
Activities Relating to Exports; Initiatives taken to increase exports; development of
new export market for product & services and export plans are not applicable to the
Company.
23. Significant and Material Orders Passed by The Regulators or
There were no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/ Tribunals
during the financial year 2024-25 which would impact the going concern status of the
Company and its future operations.
The Annual Report for financial year ended March 31, 2024 was website of the company by
a delay of one day after the dispatch to the shareholders for which Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited has imposed a fine of Rs. 4,720/- under Regulation 34 of SEBI
(LODR) Regulations,
2015.
Both the Audit and Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Company was short of one
Independent
Director for which Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited imposed fine of Rs. 25,920/- each under Regulation 18 and 20 of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015.
The Company has received a notice for delay in appointment of the Woman Director under
Regulation
17 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for non-compliance with the requirements
pertaining to the composition of the Board subsequent to which Company had taken the
corrective measures and paid the penalties imposed by the stock exchanges. The National
Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) imposed a penalty of Rs. 2,30,100/- (inclusive of 18
% GST) and the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) imposed a penalty of Rs. 2,30,100/-
(inclusive of 18 % GST).
The company had started the process of amalgamation of five of its subsidiaries with
it, which are M/s Abhipra Trading Private Limited, M/s Graphic Research Consultants India
Private Limited, M/s United Buildwell Private Limited, M/s Vineeta Trading Private
Limited, and M/s Vipul Eastern Infracon Private Limited. The first motion petition has
been approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal on March 05, 2024 and the
second motion petition is pending for adjudication with NCLT, New Delhi.
24. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Vipul Limited continues to be a socially conscious business enterprise. It is the
philosophy of the Company that the benefits of growth and prosperity should be
continuously of initiatives under CSR, the Company has undertaken projects in the areas of
promotion of education & healthcare, which are in accordance with the CSR policy of
the Company and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
The CSR committee comprises of two Independent Directors namely Mrs. Ameeta Verma
Duggal, Mr. Sanjay Sood, Mr. Ajay Arjit Singh and Ms. Vishaka Beriwala, Non-Independent
Non-Executive Director. The CSR Committee is responsible for formulating and monitoring
the CSR policy of the Company from time to time.
Mrs. Ameeta Verma Duggal resigned w.e.f. July 31, 2024 Mr. Sanjay Sood Appointed w.e.f.
September 30, 2024.
The CSR policy may be accessed on the Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web link
is:- https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-vipul-csr-policy6710ac2f24281.pdf.
The annual report on Corporate Social Responsibility Activities is annexed herewith marked
as "Annexure C" to this report.
25. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Punit Beriwala retires by
rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. His
profile is provided in the
Notice of Annual General Meeting. The board recommended his re-appointment.
The Notice convening the Annual General Meeting includes the proposal for
re-appointment of Mr. Punit about the nature of his expertise in specific functional areas
and Beriwalaas aDirector.Specific the names of the companies in which he holds
directorship and membership / chairmanship of the Board committees have also been provided
in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Further, the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting also includes the proposal for
regularization of Mr. Rajeev Gupta and Ms. Dolly Singhal as a Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 152 and other
applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013
("the Act") read with Schedule IV to the Act (including any statutory
modification(s) thereof, for the time being in force) and the Companies (Appointment and
Qualification of Directors)
Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, and pursuant to the recommendation of the
Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors and who has submitted a
declaration that he meets the criteria for independence as provided under Section 149(6)
of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) read with Regulation 17(1)(A) of the Securities
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and who is eligible for appointment, and in respect of
whom the Company has received a notice in writing from a Member under Section 160(1) of
the Act signifying his intention to propose Mr. Rajeev Gupta and Ms. Dolly Singhal
candidature for the office of Director, as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the
Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five consecutive years commencing
from September 23, 2025 upto September 22, 2030.
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr. Sanjay Sood, Ms.
Dolly Singhal, Mr.
Rajeev Gupta and Mr. Ajay Arjit Singh are the Independent Directors of the Company as
on date of this report.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given requisite declarations under
Section 149(7) of the Act, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under
Section 149(6) of the Act along with
Rules framed thereunder, Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations and have
complied with the
Code of Conduct of the Company as applicable to the Board of directors and Senior
Managers. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent
Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which
exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external
influence. The Company has received confirmation from all the Independent Directors of
their registration on the
Independent Directors Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs,
in terms of Section
150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)
Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise
and experience and are persons of high integrity and repute. They fulfill the conditions
specified in the Act as well as the Rules made thereunder and are independent of the
management.
The disclosures required pursuant to Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and
the Secretarial
Standards on General Meeting (SS-2') are given in the Notice of this AGM, forming
part of the Annual Report.
Brief resumes of Mr. Punit Beriwala, Ms. Dolly Singhal and Mr. Rajeev Gupta have been
provided in item no 2 and Annexure-I of the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Ms. Ameeta Verma Duggal (DIN: 02532003), Director of the Company resigned from the
Board of Directors with effect from July 31, 2024. The Company has received the
confirmation from Ms. Ameeta Verma Duggal that there are no material reasons for her
resignation other than those mentioned in her resignation letter i.e. due to her inability
to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for her contributions and extends
gratitude to Ms. Ameeta Verma Duggal for her invaluable service as a Director on the
Board. Her insightful contributions have played a pivotal role in steering the Company's
strategic direction and fostering growth.
Further, Mr. Kapil Dutta (DIN:00964585), a Non-Executive Independent Director, ceased
to be a Director of the Company with effect from close of business hours on September 23,
2024, upon completion of two consecutive term of five years as per provisions of Section
149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013. He shall be eligible for appointment after the
expiration of three years of ceasing to become an independent director of the Company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for his contributions and extends
gratitude to Mr. Kapil Dutta for his invaluable service as a Director on the Board. His
insightful contributions have played a pivotal role in steering the Company's strategic
direction and fostering growth.
The Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in
accordance with provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, has appointed Mr.
Rajeev Gupta (DIN: 06995293) as an additional and Non-Executive Independent Director on
the Board on September 30, 2024. He shall hold office as Additional Director upto the date
of this AGM and is eligible for appointment as an Independent
Director.
Further, the Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
in accordance with provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, has appointed Ms.
Minaxi Manoj Pareekh (DIN:
09769729) as an additional and Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board on
December 12, 2024.
Ms. Minaxi Manoj Pareekh (DIN: 09769729), an additional and Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company resigned from the Board of Directors with effect from January 28,
2025. The Company has received the confirmation from Ms. Minaxi Manoj Pareekh that there
are no material reasons for her resignation other than those mentioned in her resignation
letter i.e. due to her inability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for her contributions and extends
gratitude to Ms. Minaxi Manoj Pareekh for her invaluable service as a Director on the
Board. Her insightful contributions have played a pivotal role in steering the Company's
strategic direction and fostering growth.
The Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in
accordance with provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, has appointed Ms.
Dolly Singhal (DIN: 10076068) as an additional and Non-Executive Independent Director on
the Board on February 25, 2025. She shall hold office as Additional Director upto the date
of this AGM and is eligible for appointment as an Independent
Director.
Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs') of the
Company during FY 2024-
25 were:
- Mr. Punit Beriwala, Managing Director, CEO & CFO
- Mr. Sunil Kumar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
- Mr. Piyush Bairagi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Mr. Sunil Kumar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer has resigned from his post
w.e.f. June 17,
2025.
Mr. Piyush Bairagi, is appointed as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
w.e.f. August 14, 2025.
26. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS COMMITTEES AND
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of
Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Board of Directors has undertaken an evaluation of its own performance, the performance of
its Committees and of all the individual Directors based on various parameters relating to
roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Board, effectiveness of its functioning,
contribution of Directors at meetings and the functioning of its Committees. The directors
express their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The annual evaluation process of individual Directors, the Board and Committees was
conducted in accordance with the provision of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the
basis of criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board
processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the Committees was
evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of
criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by
the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Chairman of the Board had one-on-one meetings with the independent directors and
the Chairman of NRC had one-on-one meetings with the Executive and Non-Executive,
Non-Independent Directors. These meetings were intended to obtain Directors' inputs on
effectiveness of the Board/Committee processes. The Board and the NRC reviewed the
performance of individual Directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of
the individual Director to the Board and Committee Meetings like preparedness on the
issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings,
etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent
Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Board after taking into account
the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors was evaluated. The Board and
the Nomination and Remuneration reviewed the performance of individual directors on the
basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the Board and
Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and
constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In the Board meeting that followed
the meeting of the Independent Directors and meeting of the NRC, the performance of the
Board, its committees, and individual Directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation
of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director
being evaluated.
Based on inputs received from the members, it emerged that the Board has a good mix of
competency, experience, qualifications and diversity. Each Board member contributed in
his/her own manner to the collective wisdom of the Board, keeping in mind his/her own
background and experience. There was active participation and adequate time was given for
discussing strategy. Overall, the Board was functioning very well in a cohesive and
interactive manner.
27. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted the Insider Trading Policy of the Company in accordance with
the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines
and procedure to be followed, and disclosure to be made while dealing with shares of the
Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to
regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals of employees and maintain the highest
ethical standards of dealing in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for
fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the
prevention of insider trading is available on the Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in.
Web-link is:-
https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/model-code-conduct/Code-for-Fair-Disclosure-Insider-Trading-regulations-2015.pdf.
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015 (Regulations), your Company has adopted the following- i) Code
of Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading by Insiders- The Said Code
lays down guidelines, which advise Insiders on the procedures to be followed and
disclosures to be made in dealing with the shares of the Company and cautions them on
consequences of non-compliances.
ii) Code of Practices and Procedures of Fair Disclosures of Unpublished Price Sensitive
Information- The Code ensures fair disclosure of events and occurrences that could impact
price discovery in the market.
iii) Policy for dealing with Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) and Whistle
Blower Policy for employees to report any leak or suspected leak of UPSI- The policy aims
to enable the employees of the Company to report any leak or suspected leak of UPSI,
procedures for inquiry in case of leak of UPSI or suspected leak of UPSI and initiate
appropriate action and informing the SEBI promptly of such leaks, inquiries and results of
such inquiries.
iv) Internal Control Mechanism to prevent Insider Trading- The Internal Control
Mechanism is adopted to ensure compliances with the requirements given in the regulations
and to prevent Insider Trading. The Audit Committee reviewed and found the same in order.
28. FAMILIARIZATION POLICY
The Independent Directors are eminent personalities having wide experience in the field
of business, finance, legal, industry, commerce and administration. Their presence on the
Board has been advantageous and fruitful in taking business decisions.
The Directors appointed by the Board are given induction and orientation with respect
to the Company's vision, strategic direction, core values, including ethics, corporate
governance practices, financial matters and business operations. They are also provided
with necessary documents, reports, internal policies and site visits to enable them to
familiarize with the Company's operations, its procedures and practices. To familiarize
the new inductees with the strategy, operations and functions of our Company, the Managing
Director/Senior Managerial Personnel make presentations to the inductees about the
Company's strategy, operations, organization structure, facilities and risk management.
Details of the familiarization program/ policy of the independent directors are available
on Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in.Web link is:-
https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/Vipul-Directors%20
Familarization%20Policy.pdf.
29. BOARD MEETING
Six meetings of Board of Directors were held during the financial year 2024-25 i.e. on
May 23, 2024, May
30, 2024, July 12, 2024, November 07, 2024, December 10, 2024 and February 05, 2025 and
the gap between two consecutive meetings did not exceed one hundred and twenty days. In
accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, separate meetings of Independent
Directors were held on February 05, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
All Board Meetings / CommitteeMeetings financial year 2024-25 were held through
Video Conferencing and information as mentioned in Schedule II Part A of the SEBI Listing
Regulations have been placed before the Board for its consideration.
The necessary quorum was present throughout, for all meetings. The details of the Board
Meetings and the attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance
Report.
30. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee has been constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section
177 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
The Audit Committee comprises of Independent Non-Executive Directors namely, Mr. Ajay
Arjit Singh, Mr. Sanjay Sood and Mr. Punit Beriwala, Executive Director as its members.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of
Directors.
31. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board Committees play a crucial role in the governance structure of the Company and
are being set out to deal with specificareas / activities which concern the Company and
need a closer review. They are set up under the formal approval of the Board to carry out
their clearly definedroles. The Board supervises the execution of its responsibilities by
the Committees and is responsible for their actions.
Keeping in view the requirements of the Act as well as the Listing Regulations, the
Board has approved the terms of reference of the various committees which set forth the
purposes, goals and responsibilities of the Committees. All observations, recommendations
and decisions of the Committees are placed before the Board for information and / or for
approval.
All decisions / recommendations made by various Board Committees during FY 2024-25 were
noted / accepted by the Board.
The Committees of the Board focus on certain specific areas and make informed decisions
in line with the delegated authority. The following Committees constituted by the Board
function according to their respective roles and defined scope:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
- Stakeholders' Relationship and Share Transfer Committee
- Risk Management Committee
- Internal Complaint Committee - POSH
Details of composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held for respective
committees are given in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this
Annual Report. Further, during the year under review, all recommendations made by the
various committees have been accepted by the Board.
The Chairperson of each Committee of the Board, in consultation with the appropriate
members of the management determine the frequency and length of the meetings of the
Committees and develop the Committees agenda. The agenda of the Committee meetings is
shared in advance with all the members of the Committee.
32. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The principles of trust through transparency and accountability are at the core of the
Company's existence. To ensure strict compliance with ethical and legal standards across
the Company, a Whistleblower Policy is in place to provide appropriate avenues to the
Directors, employees, contractors, contractors' employees, clients, vendors, internal or
external auditors, consultants, law enforcement / regulatory agencies or other third
parties to bring to the attention of the management any issues which are perceived to be
of unethical behavior including breach of Company's Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor
and report Insider Trading by Designated Persons and their immediate relatives, including
any incident involving leak or suspected leak of unpublished price sensitive information,
actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Business Ethics and
Conduct.
The Company believes in the conduct of the affairs of its constituents in a fair and
transparent manner by adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty,
integrity and ethical behavior. The provisions of the policy are in line with the
provisions of the Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of
Securities and exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations,
2015.The said policy is available on Company's website at www.vipulgroup.in. Web-link
is: https://www.
vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-vigil-mechanism-policy68b03ebd1e90c.pdf.
The Code provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of director(s)/employee(s)
who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the
Audit Committee in exceptional cases. It is affirmed that no person has been denied access
to the Audit Committee.
33. SAFETY AND HEALTH PERFORMANCE & INITIATIVES
Safety is a core value for the Company and is given top most priority. The Company has
developed and implemented standards and procedures, in order to achieve world class safety
practices. This has helped in establishing a safety culture and inculcating safe behavior
among the employees and business associates. This ensures zero harm to everyone associated
with the Company's operations directly or indirectly.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and healthy working environment for its
employees and associates. A Company-level occupational health and safety policy exists in
line with Vipul group's occupational health and safety policy. This ensures increased
vigilance and awareness on health and safety.
34. NOMINATION, REMUNERATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION POLICY
The Company has adopted the Company's policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration
including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a
Director and other matters provided under subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Companies
Act 2013, is appended as Annexure "D" to this Report.
Neither the Managing Director nor any other Director receives any remuneration (except
sitting fees) or commission from any of its subsidiaries except Ms. Vishaka Beriwala as
she receives salary being Whole Time Director in the of Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the
Company.
- Selection and procedure for nomination and appointment of Directors
The NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements for the Board based on
the industry and strategy of the Company. The Board composition analysis reflects in-depth
including its strategies, environment, operations, financial condition and compliance
requirements.
The NRC conducts a gap analysis to refresh the Board on a periodic basis, including
each time a director's appointment or re- appointment is required. The NRC
reviewsandvetstheprofilesof potential candidates vis-?-vis the required competencies,
undertakes due diligence and meeting potential candidates, prior to making recommendations
of their nomination to the Board.
- Criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a
Director
In terms of the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act, and Regulation 19 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, the NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of
Directors, the key features of which are as follows:
Qualifications The Board nomination process encourages diversity of thought,
experience, knowledge, age and gender. It also ensures that the Board has an appropriate
blend of functional and industry expertise.
Positive Attributes - Apart from the duties of Directors as prescribed in the Act, the
Directors are expected to demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior, communication
skills and independent judgment. The Directors are also expected to abide by the
respective Code of Conduct as applicable to them.
Independence - A Director will be considered independent if he / she meets the criteria
laid down in
Section 149(6) of the Act, the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
SEBI Listing
Regulations.
The Directors affirm that the remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
and employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
The said policy is also available on the Company's website, i.e.
https://www.vipulgroup.in/
35. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
In terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the particulars of loans,
guarantees and investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act,
2013 is detailed in Notes to Accounts of the Financial Statements
The Company has not granted any loan and advances in the nature of loans to any of its
subsidiaries/ associates except those which are permitted/exempted under the provisions of
the companies Act, 2013.
36. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Particulars of Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company during the
year pursuant to Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in Annexure
"E" to this Report.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange
Board of India
(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, the Company has
adopted policy on
Materiality of and dealing with related party transactions. The amended Policy can be
accessed on the Company's website www.vipulgroup.in. Web link is:
https://www.vipulgroup.in/assets/invester-pdf/notice-shareholders-stock-exchange/notice-for-shareholdersstock-exchange-policy-of-materiality-and-dealing-with-related-party-transactions67a597ab25557.pdf
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee of the Company for
approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions
which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The statement of transactions entered into
pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted is placed before the Audit Committee for
approval on a quarterly basis.
All related party contracts/arrangements/transactions that were
enteredintoduringthefinancialyear were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary
course of business.
There are no pecuniary relationships or transactions of Non-Executive Directors
vis-?-vis the Company that have a potential conflict with the interests of the Company.
In terms of Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Company has submitted the half yearly disclosure of related party
transactions to the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
There was no material contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with any of
the related party, which requires Shareholders/Members approval.
No material Related Party Transactions i.e. transactions exceeding ten percent of the
annual consolidated turnover as per the last audited financial statements were entered
during the financial year of the
Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under
Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. However,
disclosure requires under the same is been given in Annuxure-E
During FY 2024-25, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company other than sitting fees, commission and
reimbursement of expenses, as applicable.
37. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosure pertaining to Remuneration and other details as required under Section 197
(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are appended herewith as "Annexure
F(I)" to this Report.
In terms of the Provisions of Sections 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names and the other particulars of the employees
drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules is appended
herewith as "Annexure F(II)" to this Report. In terms of proviso to
Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members,
excluding the aforesaid Annexure. The said Statement is also open for inspection by the
Members through electronic mode. Any
46 member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company
Secretary. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure are related to any Director
of the Company.
38. POLICY ON PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act') and Rules made thereunder, in
order to provide a safe and healthy work environment free of any hassles and all kinds of
harassment including sexual harassment and to prevent and redress such harassment
complaints, the Company has in place Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at
Workplace Policy. This policy applies to all employees of the Company, its group
companies.
Any complaints about harassment shall be treated under this
Policy.ThisPolicyisnotconfinedto the actual working place of the employees in the sense of
the physical space in which paid work may be performed as per the prescribed duty hours
but also includes any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of
employment.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line
with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules framed there under. An Internal Complaints
Committee comprising of three member being requisite qualifications, has been set up to
redress complaints regarding sexual harassment.
All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this
policy.
During the year under review, no complaints were received by internal committee,
pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013, and internal complaint committee is comprising of three members
having requisite qualifications.
A report under Section 21 of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Rules, 2013 on complaints was as under:-
| (a) number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year |
: NIL |
| (b) number of complaints disposed off during the year |
: NIL |
| (c) number of cases pending for more than ninety days |
: NIL |
| (d) number of workshops or awareness programme against |
: NIL |
| sexual harassment carried out |
|
| (e) nature of action taken by the employer or District Officer |
: NA |
Compliance under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,
and has extended all applicable benefits to eligible women employees, as prescribed under
the said Act.
Number of employees as on the closure of financial year:
| (b) |
Male |
: 56 |
| (c) |
Transgender |
: NIL |
39. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Company believes that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace, nurture
innovation by leveraging the variety of opinions and perspectives from employees who come
from varied backgrounds. The Company has organized a series of sensitization and awareness
campaigns, to help create an open mind and culture. The network of Women@Work and the
Diversity Council has widened to location councils as we move along the journey. Women
development and mentoring programme have increased, with clear focus on nurturing their
career journeys, to help the Company build a pipeline of diversified leaders in near
future.
40. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk
management plan for the Company. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the risk
management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. Through an Enterprise Risk Management
Program, the business units and the corporate functions address their short term, medium
term and long terms risks. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of
financialrisks and controls. The development and implementation of risk management policy
has been covered in the Report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion and
Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. There is no major risk, which may
threaten the existence of the Company.
The objective of risk management at the Company is to protect shareholders value by
minimizing threats or losses, and identifying and maximising opportunities. An
enterprise-wide risk management framework is applied so that effective management of risk
is an integral part of every employee's job.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company is in place. The Company's risk management
strategy is integrated with the overall business strategies of the organization and is
communicated throughout the organisation. Risk management capabilities aid in establishing
competitive advantage and allow management to develop reasonable assurance regarding the
achievement of the Company's objectives.
The annual strategic planning process provides the platform for identification,
analysis, treatment and documentation of key risks. It is through this annual planning
process that key risks and risk management strategies are communicated to the Board. The
effectiveness of risk management strategies is monitored both formally and informally by
management and process owners. There is no major risk which may threaten the existence of
the Company.
41. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems
established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory,
cost, secretarial auditors and external agencies, including audit of internal controls
over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the reviews performed by Management
and the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit Committee, the Board is of the
opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during
FY 2024-
25.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best
of their knowledge and ability, confirm that: a. in the preparation of the annual accounts
for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed
code along with proper explanation relating to material departures; b. the directors had
selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgment 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 March 31, 2025and Profit/Lossof
the Company the for the year ended on that date; c. the directors had taken proper and
sufficientcare 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; d. the Directors had prepared the
annual accounts on a going concern basis; and controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were e. properinternalfinancial operating
effectively; and f. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
42. Electronic Communication
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company supports the Green Initiative'
undertaken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, enabling electronic
delivery of documents including the Annual Report etc. to shareholders at their e-mail
address registered with the Depository Participants and Registrar & Transfer Agent.
To support the Green Initiative' and in compliance of Rule 18 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, Members who
have not yet registered their email addresses or want to update a fresh email id are
requested to register the same with their Depository Participant in case the shares are
held by them in electronic form and with Company's RTA in case the shares are held by them
in physical form for receiving all communications, including Annual Report, Notices,
Circulars, etc., from the Company electronically.
Further, In compliance with the General Circulars No. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020, No.
17/2020 dated
April 13, 2020, in relation to "Clarification on passing of ordinary and special
resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013", No. 20/2020 dated May 05,
2020, No. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021, No. 21/2021 dated December 14, 2021, No. 02/2022
dated May 05, 2022, No. 10/2022 dated December
28, 2022 and the latest being 09/2023 dated September 25, 2023, in relation to
"Clarification on holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM') through Video
Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM)", issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (collectively referred to as MCA Circulars'), the Company is
convening the 34TH Annual General Meeting (AGM') through Video Conferencing
(VC')/Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM'), without the physical presence of the
Members at a common venue. Further, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI'),
vide its Circulars No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/79 dated May 12, 2020,
SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2021/11 dated January 15, 2021, SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2022/0063 dated
May 13, 2022, SEBI/HO/CRD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/4 dated January 05, 2023 and
SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/167 dated October 07, 2023 (SEBI Circulars') and
other applicable circulars issued in this regard, Notice of the AGM along with the
Integrated Annual Report 2024-25 is being sent only through electronic mode to those
Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories/ RTA, unless
any Member has requested for a physical copy of the same.
43. OBSERVANCE OF THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY
SECRETARIES OF INDIA
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India.
44. GENERAL
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following matters as there were no transactions on these items during the year under
review:
- There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunal, which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operation. However, Members attention is drawn to the Statement on Contingent Liabilities
and Commitments in the Notes forming part of the
Financial Statement.
- No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board.
- There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
45. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board acknowledge with gratitude the co-operation and assistance provided to your
Company by its bankers, financial institutions, government as well as non-government
agencies. The Board wishes to place on record its appreciation to the contribution made by
employees of the Company and its subsidiaries during the year under review. Your Directors
thank the customers, clients, vendors and other business associates for their continued
support. Your Directors are thankful to members for their continued patronage.
The Directors are thankful to the Government of India, the various ministries of the
State Governments, Haryana Real Estate Regularity Authority, communities in the
neighborhood of our operations, municipal authorities of Gurugram, and local authorities
in areas where we are operational in India; as also partners, governments and stakeholders
in international geographies where the Company operates, for all the support rendered
during the year under review.
Finally, we appreciate and value the contributions made by all our employees and their
families for making the Company what it is.
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