Your Directors take great pleasure in presenting the 34th Annual Report of the Company, together with the audited financial statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's performance during the Financial Year under review, as compared to the previous Financial Year is summarised below:
Particulars
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2023-24
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2022-23
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Revenue from Operations
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20.81
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15.15
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Other Income
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17.84
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29.50
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Total Income
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38.65
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44.65
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Profit before Finance Cost, Depreciation, and Tax
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12.91
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15.28
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Finance Cost
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0.00
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1.67
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Depreciation
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0.00
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0.00
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Profit Before Tax (PBT)
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12.91
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13.61
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Tax expenses (Current & Deferred)
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1.92
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2.98
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Profit for the Year (PAT)
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10.99
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10.63
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Your Company has achieved consistent, robust and continuing growth in the areas of its business segments both domestically and internationally. The Company's revenue from operations has increased to Rs. 20.81 Lacs as compared to Rs. 15.15 Lacs in the previous year. The Company earned net profit of Rs, 10.99 Lacs as against a net profit of Rs. 10.06 Lacs in the previous year.
Detailed financial statements of the Company along with various financial ratios are available in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report forming part of this report.
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Your company is mainly engaged in information technology services. Apart from the same, your company is also engaged in investment activities.
The Company has decided to change its name from Shyama Infosys Limited to Shyama Computronics and Services Limited. The new Certificate of Incorporation was received by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") on 16th July, 2024. The same was approved by the shareholders through Postal Ballot held on 16th May, 2024 as Special Resolution.
STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
The state of Company's affair and future outlook is discussed in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report forming part of this Annual Report.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the Company has not issued any kind of securities. The Company's paid-up share capital continues to stand at Rs. 10,06,44,000 consisting of 10,06,44,00 equity shares of Rs. 10 each as on 31st March 2024. The Company's equity shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE).
DIVIDEND
Due to future growth of the company, yours Director's decided not to recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors of your Company has decided not to transfer any amount to the reserves for the year under review.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
DIRECTORS
As on 31st March, 2024, the Board consisted of six (6) Directors comprising of three Independent Directors including a woman Director, namely, Mr. Arani Guha (DIN: 05134269), Mr. Raj Sharma (DIN: 08153697) and Mrs. Madhuri Pandey (DIN: 08358534) and three Executive Directors, namely, Mr. Samir Biswas (DIN: 07834496), Mr. Swaraj Kumar Singh (DIN: 10469348) and Mr. Amit Paul (DIN: 07862254). The position of the Chairman of the Board and the Managing Director are held by the same individual, Mr. Samir Biswas, Executive director is the Chairman of the Board. The profile of all the Directors can be accessed on the Company's website at http://www.shyamainfosys.in/
None of the Directors of the Company have incurred any disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Act read with Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. All the Directors have confirmed that they are not debarred from accessing the capital market as well as from holding the office of Director pursuant to any order of Securities and Exchange Board of India or Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any other such regulatory authority.
In the view of the Board, all the directors possess the requisite skills, expertise, integrity, competence, as well as experience considered to be vital for business growth. The detailed analysis of various skills, qualifications and attributes as required and available with the Board has been presented in the Corporate Governance Report.
Mr. Gobinda Majumder (DIN: 07862760), Independent Director of the Company, tendered his resignation from the Board of the Company with effect from 14th November, 2023, due to personal reasons and there was no other material reason for such resignation. The Board of Directors placed on record their sincere appreciation for the contributions made by Mr. Gobinda Majumder during his tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
Mr. Naru Saha (DIN: 07862860), Independent Director of the Company, tendered his resignation from the Board of the Company with effect from 14th November, 2023, due to personal reasons and there was no other material reason for such resignation. The Board of Directors placed on record their sincere appreciation for the contributions made by Mr. Naru Saha during his tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
Mr. Tapas Das (DIN: 07854020), Independent Director of the Company, tendered his resignation from the Board of the Company with effect from 14th November, 2023, due to personal reasons and there was no other material reason for such resignation. The Board of Directors placed on record their sincere appreciation for the contributions made by Mr. Tapas Das during his tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
Mr. Kundan Kumar Mishra (DIN: 09325521), Independent Director of the Company, tendered his resignation from the Board of the Company with effect from 9th May, 2023, due to personal reasons and there was no other material reason for such resignation. The Board of Directors placed on record their sincere appreciation for the contributions made by Mr. Kundan Kumar Mishra during his tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
Mrs. Bhavika Parbat Dabhi (DIN: 07920161), Independent Director of the Company, tendered his resignation from the Board of the Company with effect from 1st May, 2023, due to personal reasons and there was no other material reason for such resignation. The Board of Directors placed on record their sincere appreciation for the contributions made by Mrs. Bhavika Parbat Dabhi during his tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
Mr. Swaraj Kumar Singh (DIN: 10469348) has been appointed as the Director of the Company for a period of five years with effect from 14th February, 2024, pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 14th February, 2024, The appointment of Mr. Swaraj Singh as the Director of the Company was approved by shareholders of the Company through Postal Ballot on 16th May, 2024 by way of special resolution.
Mr. Arani Guha (DIN: 05134269) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from 5th September, 2023, for a period of five years pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 5th September, 2023, has approved the appointment of Mr. Arani Guha as an Independent Director of the Company not liable to retire by rotation for a period of five years with effect from 5th September, 2023, which is approved by shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on 29th September, 2023, by way of special resolution.
Mr. Raj Sharma (DIN: 08153697) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from 5th September, 2023, for a period of five years pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 5th September, 2023, has approved the appointment of Mr. Arani Guha as an Independent Director of the Company not liable to retire by rotation for a period of five years with effect from 5th September, 2023, which is approved by shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on 29th September, 2023, by way of special resolution.
Mrs. Madhuri Pandey (DIN: 08358534) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from 5th September, 2023, for a period of five years pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 5th September, 2023, has approved the appointment of Mr. Arani Guha as an Independent Director of the Company not liable to retire by rotation for a period of five years with effect from 5th September, 2023, which is approved by shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on 29th September, 2023, by way of special resolution.
Information regarding the directors seeking appointment/re-appointment as required under Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 has been given in the notice convening the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mrs. Swati Garg, Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company ceased to hold the office of Chief Financial Officer on 14th November, 2023. Based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee & Audit Committee, the Board at its Meeting held on 14th February, 2024,
appointed Mr. Swaraj Kumar Singh as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The appointment of Mr. Swaraj Singh as Chief Financial Officer was approved by shareholders of the Company through Postal Ballot on 16th May, 2024, by way of a special resolution.
Mr. Akhil Kumar resigned from the post of Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 14th November, 2023
Pursuant to Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2024 are:
1. Mr. Samir Biswas - Managing Director
2. Mr. Swaraj Singh - Director and Chief Financial Officer
3. Mrs. Swati Garg - Director
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
There are three Independent Directors on the Board of the Company as on the date of this report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the independent directors have submitted declarations that each of them meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Independent Directors have also submitted a declaration confirming that they have registered their names in the databank of Independent Directors as being maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in terms of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and the required directors have qualified the online proficiency self-assessment test in terms of Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. None of the independent directors are aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. The board of directors have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the same and in their opinion the Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act along with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel formulated by the Company as per Listing Regulations.
MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors of the Company met separately on 14th November, 2023, without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of management. Mrs. Madhuri Pandey designated as the lead independent director, chaired the Independent Director's meeting. Following matters were, inter alia, reviewed and discussed in the meeting:
• Performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole.
• Performance of the Chairman of the Company after taking into account the views of Executive Directors.
• Assessment of the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
On the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Company has formulated and adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy which is in accordance with the Act and the Listing Regulations. The Policy aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the board and senior management levels and ensure that the interests of Board members & senior executives are aligned with the Company's vision and mission statements and are in the long-term interests of the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company has been designed with the following basic objectives:
• To set out a policy relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel's, Senior Management Personnel's and other employees of the Company.
• To formulate criteria for appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel's and Senior Management Personnel's.
• To formulate the criteria for determining qualification, competencies, positive attributes and independence for appointment of a director002E
The Policy is available on the website of the Company at http://www.shyamainfosys.in/
The remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, THE COMMITTEES AND THE INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company have formulated a Board Evaluation Policy which lays down the manner of evaluation of the Board as a whole, its committees and the individual Directors.
The Company has an evaluation system wherein the Independent Directors evaluate the performance of the Executive Directors, the Chairman and the Board as a whole and thereafter the Board evaluates the performance of all the individual Directors, the committees and the Board as a whole. The Policy lays down the criteria on which the evaluation is to be done and a structured questionnaire (evaluation form) with a rating matrix forms part of the Policy. The Chairman as per the evaluation Policy of the Company, after discussion, deliberation and consultation with all the Directors (except the Director being evaluated) fills up the evaluation form for the individual Directors, the Committees and the Board as a whole.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act, the Directors of the Company confirm that:
• in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
• they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of state of affairs of the Company as of 31st March, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that day;
• they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities;
• the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024, have been prepared on a "going concern" basis;
• they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
• they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board met 5 (five) times during the Financial Year 2023-24 viz., on 29th May, 2023, 14th August, 2023, 5th September, 2023, 14th November, 2023 and 14th February, 2024. The meetings were held in hybrid mode i.e. both physically and virtually in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act. The details relating to attendance of Directors in each board meeting held during the Financial Year 2023-24 have been separately provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors have constituted Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee to deal with specific areas/activities that need a closer review and to have an appropriate structure for discharging its responsibilities.
The composition, terms of reference, attendance of directors at the meetings of all the above Committees have been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report.
There has been no instance where the Board has not accepted any of the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
According to Section 134(5) (e) of the Act, the term Internal Financial Control ('IFC') means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and early detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Board is responsible for ensuring that internal financial control is laid down in the Company and that such controls are adequate and operating effectively. The Company's internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors and cover all offices, factories and key business areas of the company.
Internal Audit is conducted periodically and the internal auditor monitors and evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of internal control system including internal financial control in the company.
Necessary certification by the Statutory Auditors in relation to Internal Financial Control u/s 143(3)(i) of the Act forms part of the Audit Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has in place a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations. The Policy provides a framework to promote responsible and secured reporting of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, violation of applicable laws and regulations, financial irregularities, abuse of authority, etc. by Directors, employees and the management. The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at http://www.shyamainfosys.in/
The Company endeavours to provide complete protection to the Whistle Blowers against any unfair practices. The Audit Committee oversees the genuine concerns and grievances reported in conformity with this Policy. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee and no case was reported under the Policy during the year.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
In line with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations, your Company has formulated a Policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions ('RPTs') and the same are available on the website of the Company at http://www.shyamainfosys.in/ The Policy intends to ensure that proper approval, reporting and disclosure processes are in place for all the transactions taking place between the Company and Related Parties.
All related party transactions are entered into only after receiving prior approval from the Audit Committee. Omnibus approvals are obtained each year for transactions which are repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions entered into is placed before the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms of the transaction.
During the year under review, all transactions entered into by the Company with related parties were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, details of which are set out in the Notes to Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report. All the transactions have been duly evaluated by the Audit Committee and Board and have been found beneficial for the Company. These transactions were inter alia based on various considerations such as business exigencies, synergy in operations and resources of the related parties.
Further, the Company has not entered into any contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties which are material in nature in accordance with the Related Party Transactions Policy of the Company nor any transaction has any potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
No transactions were carried out during the year which requires reporting in Form AOC - 2 pursuant to Section 134 (3) (h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act form part of the Notes to the financial statements of the Company.
No loans, guarantees and investments were made during the year.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended from
time to time in respect of Directors/employees of the Company is attached as "Annexure- B" to this report.
AUDITORS & AUDIT REPORTS Statutory Auditors and Auditor's Report
M/s G Kalawatia & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 332648E), as Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of the ensuing 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Company until the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting. M/s G Kalawatia resigned with effect from 14th February, 2024 due to personal reasons.
M/s. A O Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountant, (Firm Registration No. 014640C) be and are hereby appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company w.e.f. 14th February, 2024 to fill the casual vacancy caused due to resignation of Mr. G Kalawatia & Associates Firm Registration No. 332648E) to hold office till the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. and was approved by shareholders of the Company through Postal Ballot on 16th May, 2024, by way of a special resolution.
Your Company has received confirmation from M/s. A O Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountant, (Firm Registration No. 014640C) to be reappointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to this effect that their appointment, if approved, by the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company, would be within the limits prescribed under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules framed thereunder and in accordance with Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board of Directors of your Company recommend appointment of M/s. A O Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountant, (Firm Registration No. 014640C as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for four financial years up to the conclusion of 38th AGM of your Company.
The Auditor's Report on the standalone financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2024, forms part of this Annual Report and there are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer made by the statutory auditors in their report.
Secretarial Auditors and Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, the Board had appointed M/s. Sachin Kumar as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the FY 2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2023¬ 24 in form MR-3 is annexed to this report as "Annexure- C".
Internal Auditors
Pursuant to the provision of section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 the Company has appointed Mr. Abhishet Basu, to undertake the Internal Audit of the Company for the F.Y. 2023-2024. There stood no adverse finding & reporting by the Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Report for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, none of the auditors have reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company as required to be reported under Section 143 (12) of the Act.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act, as amended, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024, is available on the website of the Company at http://www.shyamainfosys.in/
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the meaning of Sections 73 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. As on 31st March, 2024, there were no deposits lying unpaid or unclaimed.
Loan has been advanced to the Company by some of the Directors during the year, details of which are available in notes to the financial statements.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Company's Statutory Auditors confirming compliance with the same has been disclosed under the Corporate Governance Report section of this Annual Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD MEETINGS AND GENERAL MEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has complied with all the relevant provisions of the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and General Meetings.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Employees are the most valuable and indispensable asset for a Company. The Company has always been proactive in providing growth, learning platforms, safe workplace and personal development opportunities to its workforce. The core focus of the Company has been on improvement and upliftment of the employees through continuous training & development programmes. The human resource department of the Company through its persistent efforts strives to achieve amicable working and industrial relations as a result of which the employee relations remained cordial throughout the year. The Company had 2100 permanent employees on its rolls as on 31st March, 2024.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at workplace and is committed to provide a safe and secure working environment for all employees.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has also been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
During the year under review, no cases were filed under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees at all the levels during this challenging time. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, co-operation and support received by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, customers, suppliers and business associates. The directors are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Kolkata Samir Biswas Swaraj Kumar Singh
Date: 30th August, 2024 Managing Director Whole-Time Director & CFO
(DIN:07834496) (DIN:10469348)
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