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To,
The Members,
Landmark Cars Limited
L50100GJ2006PLC058553
Your Directors are hereby presenting the 19th Directors' Report of the Company
together with the Standalone & Consolidated
Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & RESULTS: Financial Results
The Company's financialperformance on Standalone & Consolidated basis during the
year ended on March 31, 2025 as compared to the previous financial year, is summarized as
below:
Particulars |
Amount ( in Million) |
|
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|
|
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
| Revenue from operations |
6,656.25 |
5,989.89 |
40,254.98 |
32,878.87 |
| Other income |
187.22 |
224.17 |
132.73 |
96.38 |
Profit before depreciation and amortisation expense, finance costs,
exceptional items and tax |
1,096.54 |
1,203.05 |
2,349.10 |
2,272.08 |
| Less: Depreciation and amortisation expense |
422.48 |
338.95 |
1,309.39 |
1,013.13 |
Profit before finance costs, exceptional items and tax |
674.06 |
864.10 |
1,039.71 |
1,258.95 |
| Less: Finance costs |
117.89 |
89.73 |
740.92 |
534.69 |
Profit before exceptional items and tax |
556.17 |
774.37 |
298.79 |
724.26 |
| Less: Exceptional items |
8.87 |
384.55 |
46.46 |
28.81 |
Profit before tax |
547.30 |
389.82 |
252.53 |
695.45 |
| Less: Tax expense |
120.84 |
84.80 |
79.16 |
123.22 |
Profit for the year |
426.46 |
305.02 |
173.37 |
572.23 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
9.67 |
0.17 |
10.68 |
0.86 |
Total Comprehensive income for the year |
436.13 |
305.19 |
184.05 |
573.09 |
| Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
| Non-controlling interests |
- |
- |
13.99 |
12.17 |
| Owners of the Parent |
- |
- |
170.06 |
560.92 |
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss brought forward |
1,593.94 |
1,387.73 |
1,772.70 |
1,318.26 |
| Add: Profit for the year |
426.46 |
305.02 |
159.32 |
560.05 |
| Add: Transfer to retained earnings on exercise of ESOP during the year |
4.22 |
53.38 |
4.22 |
53.38 |
| Add: Remeasurement loss of defined benefit plans for the year |
0.56 |
0.17 |
1.63 |
0.87 |
| Less: Payment of dividend |
62.00 |
90.67 |
62.00 |
90.67 |
| Less: Transfer of loss arised on disposal of investment designated at
FVTOCI to retained earnings |
- |
61.69 |
- |
69.19 |
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss |
1,963.18 |
1,593.94 |
1,875.87 |
1,772.70 |
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended on
March 31, 2025 forms part of the Annual Report. As per the provisions of Section 136 of
the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed separate Audited statement of accounts of
the Company and its Subsidiaries on its website: https://www.grouplandmark. statements of
itsin/investor-relations/and Subsidiariescopyofauditedfinancial will be provided to
shareholders upon their request.
2. COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, considering the standalone performance of the Company,
the total *proforma revenue from operations has increased of approximately to 20,113
Million from 17,579 Million. Whereas, the total reported revenue from operations has
increased to 6,656 Million from 5,990 Million. The Company earned Profit before Tax
(before exceptional items) of 556 Million as compared to 774 Million of previous year. The
Company earned a profit after tax of 426 Million as compared to 305 Million of
previous year.
During the year under review, considering the consolidated performance of the Company,
the total *proforma revenue from operations has increased to 56,261 Million from 46,554
Million. Whereas, the reported total revenue from operations is 40,255 Million as compared
to 32,879 Million of previous year. The Consolidated Profit before Tax (before exceptional
items) is 299 Million as compared to 724 Million of previous year. The Consolidated
profit after tax is 173 Million as compared to 572 Million of the previous year.
India's automotive sector posted steady growth in 2024-25, strengthened by firm policy
continuity, and favourable macroeconomic indicators. The passenger vehicle market saw a
growth of 4.87%, supported by improved supply availability, increased access to financing,
and a broader rural footprint. India's luxury car market sustained its growth momentum in
2024, with sales reaching a record 51,500 units, a 6% increase over the previous year and
more than double the 20,500 units sold in 2020.
Landmark opened 23 new outlets during the year, signalling strong execution and
planning rigour. These investments were fully funded through internal cash flows,
reinforcing the Company's disciplined approach to growth. While the top line expanded
strongly, reported profitability was temporarily impacted by upfronting of costs
associated with strategic capacity expansion, capability building, and related accounting
adjustments. These costs largely non-recurring or early-phase in nature were incurred to
support the operational ramp-up of newly opened facilities and are expected to normalise
as the revenue base scales. Higher depreciation and finance costs arising from these
investments also influenced the year's reported earnings.
Consolidated EBITDA grew modestly by 3.4% to 2,349 million. Profit After Tax (PAT)
stood at 173 million, compared to 572 million in 2023-24, reflecting the effect of
front-loading of expenses and certain onetime adjustments. Importantly, the Company
reported a Cash PAT of 838 million in 2024 25, supported by a strong net operating cash
flow 1,520 million, its highest since listing. This underscores the business's ability to
generate healthy internal accruals even in an investment-intensive year.
Landmark Cars has effectively balanced rapid growth with measured financial discipline.
The Company's targeted investments, rigorous cost control, and consistent focus on
profitability continue to reinforce its financial resilience, positioning it strongly for
sustained value creation in India's evolving premium and luxury automotive sector.
With a sharper focus on operational efficiency, a growing premium mix, and the ramp-up
of its expanded network, the Company is well-positioned for sustainable value creation.
*Note: The proforma revenue from operations above includes the revenue from sale of
cars through Mercedes-Benz cars under agency model. Under the agency agreement, customers
now place orders through company directly to M/s. Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited on
which Landmark Cars Limited and Landmark Cars (East) Private Limited earns commission on
each sale of Mercedes-Benz cars.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 29, 2025 have recommended to the
shareholders a final dividend of 0.50/- (or 10%) per share for the financial year ended
on March 31, 2025 In accordance with Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the
Listing Regulations"), the Board of Directors of the Company have adopted a Dividend
Policy ("Policy") which endeavours for fairness, consistency and sustainability
while distributing profits to the shareholders. Dividend payout is in accordance with the
Policy which is available on the website of the Company i.e.,:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/ investorrelationship/Dividend-Policy.pdf
4. UNPAID DIVIDEND & IEPF
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF
Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("the IEPF
Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the
Company to the IEPF; established by the Government of India, after completion of 7(seven)
years. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been
paid or claimed by the shareholders for 7(seven) consecutive years or more shall also be
transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
However, your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of
7(seven) years in Unpaid Dividend Account. Therefore, there were no funds which were
required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection fund (IEPF).
5. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ANY CHANGES THEREIN
The Company continues to be engaged in luxury and premium automotive retail business in
India with dealerships for Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jeep, Volkswagen, BYD, Renault, Mahindra
& Mahindra and MG Motors. During the year, it has also commenced the dealerships of
Citroen and Kia. The Company also has a commercial vehicle dealership of Ashok Leyland in
India and has presence across the automotive retail value chain, including sales of new
vehicles, after-sales service and repairs (including sales of spare parts, lubricants and
accessories), sales of pre-owned passenger vehicles and facilitation of the sales of
third-party financial and insurance products.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of business of the
Company.
6. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, there was no amount transferred to any of the reserves by
the Company.
7. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company has been carrying on its operations through its wholly owned subsidiaries
(WOS) and subsidiary company as detailed below: As on March 31, 2025, The Company has 11
(Eleven) subsidiaries carrying on the business of (11) brands which are stated as follows:
1. Landmark Automobiles Limited
2. Landmark Lifestyle Cars Private Limited
3. Automark Motors Limited (Formerly known as Automark Motors Private Limited)
4. Landmark Cars (East) Private Limited
5. Benchmark Motors Private Limited
6. Watermark Cars Private Limited
7. Landmark Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
8. MotorOne India Private Limited
9. Aeromark Cars Private Limited 10. Landmark Mobility Private Limited 11. Landmark
Premium Cars Private Limited
During the year under review, the performance and financial position / salient features
of the financial statement of each of the subsidiaries for the financial year ended March
31, 2025 and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company and also the
details of companies which have become or ceased as subsidiary, associates and joint
ventures, during the year under review, if applicable, is stated in Form AOC-1 annexed
herewith as "ANNEXURE V".
Apart from the abovementioned information, as on March 31, 2025 the Company does not
have any other subsidiaries or associates or joint ventures. The Company has formulated a
policy on identification of material subsidiaries in line with Regulation 16(1) (c) of the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the same is
placed on the Company's website at : https://storage.googleapis.com
landmarkwebsite398707.appspot.com media/investorrelationship/Policy%20for%2
Determining%20Material%20Subsidiaries.pdf. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section
136 of the Act, the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company, Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company along with relevant documents and separate audited Financial
Statements in respect of subsidiaries are available on the Company's website.
(https://www.grouplandmark.in/investor-relation.html)
8. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed any amount
falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act 2013
("the Act") read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014. Hence,
the requirement for furnishing of details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of
the Act or the details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the
Act is not applicable.
9. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the related party transactions are entered on arm's length basis, in the ordinary
course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations. There are no materially significant related
party transactions made by the Company with
Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc., which may have potential
conflict with the interest of the Company at large or which warrants the approval of the
shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in
terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
However, the details of the transactions with Related Party are provided in the Company's
financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.
All Related Party Transactions are presented before the Audit Committee and the Board.
Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in
nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit
Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of
the transactions.
The Company has developed a Policy on Related Party Transactions for the purpose of
identification and monitoring of such transactions and the policy on Related Party
Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the website of the Company and the
web link: https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/
Related-Party-Transactions-Policy.pdf
10. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO
TheoperationsoftheCompanyarenotenergyintensive as it does not own any manufacturing
facility. However, adequate measures for conservation of energy, usage of alternate
sources of energy and investments for energy conservation, wherever required have been
taken by the Company. The Company makes all the efforts towards conservation of energy,
protection of environment and ensuring safety. The Company has not absorbed any
technology.
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of
conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo etc.
are stated in "ANNEXURE I" which forms part of this Report.
11. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act,
2013, the copy of
Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is uploaded on the website of the
Company at the following web address: https://www.grouplandmark. in/investor-relations/
12. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorised share capital of
the Company. The Authorised share capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is stated as
below:-
A. Authorised Share Capital
The Authorised share capital of the Company is 27,05,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Seven
Crores Five Lacs Only) comprising of 5,37,00,000 (Five Crores Thirty-Seven Lacs)
Equity Shares of 5 each and 4,00,000 (Four Lacs) Redeemable Preference Shares of
5 each.
B. Issued, subscribed and paid up share capital
During the period under review, the Company has allotted 81,628 equity shares of face
value of 5/- each pursuant to the exercise of options by eligible employees under
Landmark Cars Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2018.
Accordingly as on March 31, 2025, the issued, subscribed and paid-up Share Capital of
the Company is 20,68,74,550 comprising of 4,13,74,910 Equity Shares of 5/- each fully
paid-up.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD 1 AND SECRETARIAL STANDARD 2
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Company is in compliance with the
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with
respect to Meetings of Board of Directors and General Meetings and such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
14. PARTICULARS OF INVESTMENTS, LOANS, GUARANTEES AND SECURITIES
The particulars of Investments, Loans, Guarantees and Securities covered under Section
186 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") have been disclosed in the financial
statements provided in this Annual Report.
15. PROMOTERS
As on March 31, 2025, the Promoter & Promoter Group holding in the Company was its
51.56% as per shareholding pattern on BSE website of the Company's subscribed, issued
& paid-up Equity Share Capital. The members may note that the shareholding and other
details of Promoter & Promoter Group has been provided in the Annual Return.
16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which
could affect the Company's financial position have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the Company and date of this report.
The members may note that a new brand dealership named Citroen has been introduced
under the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Landmark Lifestyle Cars Private Limited.
17. DISCLOSURE OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and
implemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no material or
serious observation has been received from the Statutory Auditors of the Company for
inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls Your Company has a robust Internal Audit
mechanism, conducted as per pre-approved calendar. Basis the audit, Internal auditor
periodically report on the Design deficiencyandOperational from recommending further
improvement measures, to accomplish the Company objectives more efficiently. The
observations and agreed action plans are presented quarterly, to the Audit Committee that
reviews the adequacy of the controls implemented by from being the Management.
18. MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL a) Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company is a balanced one with an optimum mix of
Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The Directors have shown active participation at
the board and committee meetings, which enhances the transparency and adds value to their
decision making. The Board of the Company is headed by the Chairman. The Chairman takes
the strategic decisions, frames the policy guidelines and extends wholehearted support to
Executive Directors, business heads and associates.
The Board of Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2025, are as follows:
| Name of the Director |
Designation |
DIN |
| Mr. Sanjay Thakker |
Chairman and Executive Director |
00156093 |
| Mr. Paras Somani |
Executive Whole-time Director |
02742256 |
| Mr. Aryaman Thakker |
Executive Director |
07625409 |
| Mr. Manish Chokhani |
Independent Director |
00204011 |
| Mr. Gautam Trivedi |
Independent Director |
02647162 |
| Ms. Sucheta Shah |
Independent Director |
00322403 |
| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Independent Director |
00023776 |
None of the Directors of the Company, are disqualified under the provisions of the
Companies Act.
. Retirement by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, none of the Independent Directors are
liable to retire by rotation.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Aryaman Thakker,
Executive Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The - saidDirector not appointed as
a Director of a Company as per the disclosure received from him pursuant to Section 164
(1) and (2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Your directors recommend his re-appointment.
b) Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there is no change in the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
of the
Company and as on March 31, 2025, the KMP of the Company are as follows:
| Name |
Designation |
Date of original appointment |
| Mr. Paras Somani |
Executive Whole-time Director |
July 01, 2006 |
| Mr. Amol Raje |
Company Secretary |
February 01, 2021 |
| Name |
Designation |
Date of original appointment |
| Mr. Surendra Agarwal |
Chief Financial Officer |
May 09, 2018 |
c) Declaration by Independent Directors
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and other applicable regulations if any (i) Mr.
Manish Chokhani (ii) Mr. Gautam Trivedi (iii) Ms. Sucheta Shah (iv) Mr. Mahesh Sarda are
the Independent Directors of the Company as on date of this report.
As required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the Independent
Directors have given the necessary declaration that they meet the criteria of independence
laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and do not suffer from any
disqualifications specified under the Act. Such declarations include the confirmation to
the effect that the Independent Directors have included their names in the Database
maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and they have paid the necessary
fees for the said registration and shall renew the registration timely.
d) Remuneration / Commission drawn from Holding / Subsidiary Company
During the year under review, no director has drawn remuneration or commission from any
of its subsidiary Company.
e) Statement regarding opinion of the Board with regard to Integrity, Expertise and
Experience (including the proficiency) of the Independent Directors appointed during the
year:
The Board of Directors have evaluated the Independent Directors appointed during the
year 2024-25 and opined that the integrity, expertise and experience (including
proficiency) of the Independent Directors is satisfactory.
19. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES
a) Board meetings
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 4(Four) times in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder,the details of
the same are as mentioned below:-
Name of the Director |
May 23, 2024 |
August 13, 2024 |
November 11, 2024 |
February 12, 2025 |
| Mr. Sanjay Thakker |
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| Mr. Paras Somani |
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| Mr. Aryaman Thakker |
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| Mr. Manish Chokhani |
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| Mr. Gautam Trivedi |
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| Mrs. Sucheta Shah |
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| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
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:- Present at the meeting
The Directors have 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.
b) Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is duly constituted in accordance with Section 177 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014
as amended from time to time read with Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015. It
adheres to the terms of reference which is prepared in compliance with Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
During the year under review, the Audit Committee met 4 (Four) times the details of the
audit committee constitution & its meeting are as mentioned under:-
| Name of the Member |
Designation |
May 23, 2024 |
August 13, 2024 |
November 11, 2024 |
February 12, 2025 |
| Mrs. Sucheta Shah |
Chairperson & Independent Director |
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| Mr. Gautam Trivedi |
Member & Independent Director |
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| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Member & Independent Director |
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:- Present at the meeting
The scope and terms of reference of the Audit Committee have been framed in accordance
with the Act read with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company had accepted all
the recommendations of the Committee and no personnel have been denied access to the Audit
Committee.
c) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is constituted in accordance with Section 178
of the Companies Act,
2013 and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014
amended from time to time read with Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating to
remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The Policy is
available on the Website of the Company at
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
During the year under review, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee has met 3(three)
times and The details of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee constitution & its
meetings are as mentioned under:-
| Name of the Member |
Designation |
May 18, 2024 |
August 13, 2024 |
February 12, 2025 |
| Mr. Gautam Trivedi |
Chairperson & Independent Director |
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| Mrs. Sucheta Shah |
Member & Independent Director |
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| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Member & Executive Director |
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:- Present at the meeting d) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee is constituted in accordance with Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (5) of Section 178 of
the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the which shall specifically
look into various aspects of interest of shareholders, debenture holders and other
security holders. SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) across its
different clauses, customarily emphasis on the duty of the Board to be carried out in the
best interest of stakeholders. The Policy is available on the Website of the Company at:-
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/
Stakeholders-Relationship-and-Share-Transfer-Policy.pdf During the year under review, the
Stakeholder's Relationship Committee has met 1 (one) time.
The Company has resolved all the complaints received from the Shareholders. There was
no complaint pending as on March 31, 2025.
The details of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee constitution & its meeting
are as mentioned below :-
| Name of the Member |
Designation |
February 12, 2025 |
| Mr. Gautam Trivedi |
Chairperson & Independent Director |
|
| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Member & Independent Director |
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| Mr. Aryaman Thakker |
Member & Executive Director |
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: Present at the meeting e) Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management Committee is constituted in accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI
(LODR) Regulations 2015.
During the year under review, the Risk Management Committee has met 2 (Two) times. The
details of the Risk Management Committee constitution and its meeting are as mentioned
under:-
Name of the Director |
Designation |
May 22, 2024 |
December 18, 2024 |
| Mr. Manish Chokhani |
Chairperson & Independent Director |
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| Mr. Surendra Kumar Agarwal |
Member & Chief Financial Officer |
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| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Member & Independent Director |
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: Present at the meeting f) Independent Directors' meeting
The Company in compliance with Clause VII of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements )Regulations ,
2015; the Independent Directors Meeting of the Company was held on March 13, 2025.
Independent Directors Meeting considered the performance of Non-Independent Directors and
Board as a whole, reviewed the performance of Chairman of the Company, taking into account
the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the quality,
quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the
Board.
Whenever any new Independent Director is appointed, he/she is made familiar to the
business and its operations and also about his/her role and duties through
presentations/programmes by Chairman, Executive Director's and Senior Management.
The independent directors present at the meeting held on March 13, 2025 are as follows:
| Name of the Director |
Status |
| Manish Chokhani |
Independent Director |
| Gautam Trivedi |
Independent Director |
| Sucheta Shah |
Independent Director |
| Mahesh Sarda |
Independent Director |
g) Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, a listed Company and
every such class of companies as prescribed thereunder are required to frame a Vigil
Mechanism to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to employees and
Directors from any victimisation on raising of concerns of any violations of legal or
regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and
reports, etc.
The Company has framed an appropriate Vigil mechanism policy and further re-affirms
that the Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and
legal conduct of business operations. The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is also
available on the website of the Company at the link:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/Vigil-Mechanism-Policy.pdf h) Risk
Management Policy
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated Risk Management Policy and
Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative
consequences on the Company's businesses and defined a structured approach to manage
uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision-making pertaining to all business
divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered
in the annual/strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews. The risk
management policy is available on the website of the Company at the link:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/ investorrelationship/Risk-Managment-Policy.pdf
i) Annual Evaluation of Directors, Committee and Board
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, and
of the Directors individually, as well as the evaluation of all the committees i.e., Audit
Committee,Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee,
RiskManagement Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and other Committees
of Board of Directors.
The Board adopted a formal evaluation mechanism for evaluating its performance and as
well as that of its committees and individual directors, including the Chairman of the
Board. The exercise was carried out by feedback survey from each Directors covering Board
functioning such as composition of Board and its Committees, experience and competencies,
governance issues etc. Separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of
individual directors including the Chairman of the
Board who were evaluated on parameters such as attendance, contribution at the meeting
etc.
The various criteria considered for evaluation of Executive Directors included
qualification, experience, knowledge, commitment, integrity, leadership, engagement,
transparency, analysis, decision making, governance etc. The Board commended the valuable
contributions and the guidance provided by each Director in achieving the desired levels
of growth. This is in addition to evaluation of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as
a whole by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting being held every year. The
Policy has been placed and access on the Website of the Company at:-https://
grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/ PERFORMANCE-EVALUATION-POLICY.pdf
j) Management Discussion & Analysis
The Board has presented a separate and detailed report on Management Discussion &
Analysis in this Annual Report.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is constituted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014. The Board of Directors of the Company has approved CSR expenditure
based on the recommendation of the CSR Committee.
The Board of Directors has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee consisting of following members:
| Name of Member |
Designation |
| Mr. Aryaman Thakker |
Chairperson & Executive Director |
| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Member & Independent Director |
| Mr. Paras Somani |
Member & Executive Whole-Time Director |
The CSR Policy of the Company is available on the Company's web-site and can be
accessed in the link provided herein below:
https://grouplandmark.in/media/investorrelationship/CSR-Policy-LCL.pdf
During the year under review, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has met 1
(One) time. The details of the Corporate Social Responsibility constitution & its
meeting are as mentioned under:-
| Name of the Member |
Designation |
January 31, 2025 |
| Mr. Aryaman Thakker |
Chairperson & Executive Director |
|
| Mr. Mahesh Sarda |
Member & Independent Director |
|
| Mr. Paras Somani |
Member & Executive Whole-Time Director |
|
The Company has initiated activities in accordance with the said Policy, the details of
which have been annexed and forms part of this Report as Annexure II.
21. AUDITORS AND REPORTS
The matters related to Auditors and their Reports are as under:
a. OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORS ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025
The observations / qualifications / disclaimers made by the Statutory Auditors in their
report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 read with the explanatory notes therein
are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments
from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
b. STATUTORY AUDITOR & AUDIT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Shareholders at their18th Annual General Meeting held on
September 20, 2024 had approved the appointment of M/s. M S K C & Associates
LLP (Formerly known as M S K C & Associates), Chartered Accountants, Firm's
Registration no: 001595S/S000168, to act as the statutory auditor of the Company for the
term of 5 (Five) consecutive years period commencing from financial year 2024-25 and who
shall hold office from the conclusion 18th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of
23rd Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year 2028-29.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have issued Audit Reports on the Standalone and
Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of the Company with unmodified opinion. The
reports of Statutory Auditors on Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements forms
part of the Annual Report. There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks,
disclaimer or emphasis of matter in the Auditors' Reports. c. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025
Provisions of Section 204 and Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with read
with
Regulation 24A of SEBI (LODR) Regulation,
2015, mandates to obtain Secretarial Audit
Report from Practicing Company Secretary. The Board had appointed M/s Ravi Kapoor &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the
Company for the financial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial audit report issued by M/s Ravi Kapoor & Associates,
Practicing Company Secretaries, in Form MR-3 for the financial year2024-25, forms part of
the Directors Report as
"ANNEXURE III".
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse
remark or disclaimer requiring explanation.
It is to be noted that with the amendment notified in Regulation 24A by way of SEBI
(LODR) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024, with effect from
April 01, 2025, it has been mandated to appoint
Secretarial Auditor, who is a "Peer Reviewed Company Secretary". The Board,
in pursuance to the same, and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,
recommends to the shareholders to appoint M/s Ravi Kapoor &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company
to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for a period of one term of five
consecutive years, that will start from the Financial Year 2025-26 and conclude in the
Financial Year 2029-30.
d. INTERNAL AUDITOR
M/s Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as the Internal
Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 as per the provisions of Section 138
of the Act read with
Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 based on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee of the Company.
The Board of the Company, being satisfied with their performance, has extended their
term for 2025-26.
Their reports were reviewed by the Audit
Committee and follow up measures were taken by the relevant teams and committees of the
Board, wherever necessary. e. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies
(Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is not
required to maintain Cost Records under said
Rules. f. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY STATUTORY AUDITORS UNDER SECTION 143(12)
During the year under review, Statutory Auditors,
Internal Auditors and Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud
committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under Section
143(12) of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
22. INSURANCE
All the insurable interests of your Company including properties, equipment, stocks
etc. are adequately insured.
23. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Other disclosures as per provisions of Section 134 of the Act read with Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are furnished as under: from the Secretarial Auditor of
a. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact
on the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
b. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited
financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025, the Board of
Directors hereby confirms that: i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the
applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating
to material departures; ii. Such accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the Directors made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at
March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for that year; iii. Proper and sufficient
care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities; iv. The annual accounts of the Company have been
prepared on a going concern basis; v. Internal financial controls were followed by the
Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
and vi. Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.;
c. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that sound practices of good Corporate Governance, Transparency,
Accountability, and Responsibility are the fundamental guiding principles for all
decisions, transactions, and policy matters of the Company.
A Report on Corporate Governance, along with a certificateCompany regarding compliance
of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (the
"LODR Regulations") forms part of Annual Report.
d. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 43(a)(ii) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no information
as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
e. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 54(1)(d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review and
hence no information as per provisions of Section
54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture)
Rules, 2014 is furnished.
f. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62(1)(b) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Our Company has implemented 2 (two) Employees Stock Options Schemes (ESOP) for
permanent employees which are:
1. Landmark Employee Stock OptionsScheme, 2018
2. Landmark Employee Stock OptionsScheme, 2023
The Company obtained in principle approvals from the Stock Exchanges to issue equity
shares through the ESOP scheme.
The Company has received a certificate M/s Ravi Kapoor & Associates,
PracticingCompany Secretaries, Ahmedabad, who serves as the Secretarial Auditor of the
Company. The certificate certifies that the LCL Employees Stock Option Scheme 2018 is
implemented in accordance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021, and the resolutions passed by the members. This certificate is
available for inspection by the members in electronic mode.
The disclosures in accordance with Part F of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021, have been given at the
following web address: https://www.grouplandmark.in/investor-relation. html
g. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting
rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to
Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)
Rules, 2014 is furnished. h. POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company has established an InternalComplaints Committee as per the provisions of
the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013. The Company is committed to create and maintain an atmosphere in which employees can
work together without fear of sexual harassment and exploitation. Every employee is made
aware that the Company is strongly opposes sexual harassment and that such behaviour is
prohibited both by law and the Company. During the year under review, there were no
complaints received of any sexual harassment at work place.
i. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
AS PER RULE 5 OF COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014
The disclosures as per Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014
have been marked as "ANNEXURE IV".
j. LOANS FROM DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Company has not borrowed any amount(s) from
Directors.
k. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
The Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport for the year ended March 31, 2025
as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations has been marked as
"ANNEXURE VI"
24. DISCLOSURE OF PROCEEDINGS PENDING OR APPLICATION MADE UNDER INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
No application was filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by a financial or
operational creditor or by the Company itself under the IBC before the NCLT.
25. DISCLOSURE OF REASON FOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF TAKING
LOAN FROM BANK AND AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT
There was no instance of onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
Your directors take this opportunity to thank the customers, shareholders, suppliers,
bankers, business partners/associates, financial institutions,Central and State
Governments authorities, Regulatory Authorities, Stock Exchanges and various other
stakeholders for their consistent support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board |
|
Landmark Cars Limited |
|
Sanjay Thakker |
Paras Somani |
| Chairman and Executive |
Executive Whole-time |
| Director |
Director |
| DIN: 00156093 |
DIN: 02742256 |
| Date: August 12, 2025 |
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| Place: Mumbai |
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