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    Agarwal Fortune India Ltd.

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    Market Cap.(`) 8.24 Cr. P/BV 12.52 Book Value (`) 1.92
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    Year End :2024-03

    Your Directors are pleased to present Thirty-Second (32nd) Annual Report of AGARWAL FORTUNE INDIA
    LIMITED (Formerly known as Devki Leasing and Finance Limited) Report and the Audited Financial Statements
    for the year ended 31stMarch 2024.

    1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

    a) Financial Results

    The Audited Financial Statements of the Company as on 31st March 2024 are prepared in accordance with
    Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Indian Accounting Standards
    (Ind AS) along with the Auditor's Report, form part of the Annual Report.

    (Rs. in Lakhs)

    Particulars

    2023-2024

    2022-2023

    Revenue from operations

    738.08

    492.34

    Other Income

    15.96

    25.60

    Total Income

    754.04

    517.94

    Total Expenses

    744.32

    509.12

    Profit before Tax

    9.72

    8.83

    Less: Tax Expenses

    0

    (2.57)

    Profit (Loss) for the year

    9.72

    6.26

    Add: other Comprehensive Income

    -

    -

    Add: Balance brought forward from Previous Year

    (317.84)

    (324.10)

    Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet

    (308.12)

    (317.84)

    b) STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

    Your Company is engaged in the business of trading in various types of Glasses and Mirrors, providing technical
    consultancy services and advisory services and other allied activities relating to industrial glasses and other
    categories.

    The Highlights of the Company's performance are as under:

    During the year, the Company earned Total Revenue of ^ 738.08 Lakhs as against ^ 492.34 Lakhs in
    corresponding previous year and earned a net profit of ^ 9.72 Lakhs.

    The Company is continuously exploring and evaluating new Business opportunities and trying to revamp their
    Business operations with improvement in the present scenario and new strategies to better its position and
    performance and, Directors are further hopeful that business environment shall improve in the near future.

    2. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
    OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENT RELATES AND
    THE DATE OF THE REPORT AND CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS.

    During the year under review, there were no material changes affecting the financial position of the company.
    Changes in Share Capital

    During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has forfeited 74,200 partly paid up Equity Shares on which
    the shareholders had not paid the outstanding call monies despite several reminders. After forfeiture the final
    paid up share capital of the Company is Rs. 3,43,54,000/- (divided into 3435400 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each).
    The details about the paid up share capital is duly described in the financial statements which is a part of this
    Annual Report.

    Except above, during the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights
    nor has granted any stock option or sweat equity shares. As on 31st March 2024, none of the Directors of the
    company hold instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.

    THE REVISED CAPITAL STRUCTURE AS ON 31st MARCH 2024 IS AS FOLLOWS:

    S.NO.

    SHARE CAPITAL

    NOMINAL AMOUNT (RS.)

    1.

    Authorized Share Capital

    375,00,000

    2.

    Issued Share Capital

    3,43,54,000

    3.

    Paid Up Capital

    3,43,54,000

    2. DIVIDEND

    Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year 2023-24.

    3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

    No amount is proposed to be transferred to the Reserves for the Financial Year 2023-24.

    4. DEPOSITS:

    During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits within the meaning of provisions of
    Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

    5. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

    The Company's net worth is below than Rs. 500 Crores, Turnover is less than Rs. 1000 Crores and Net Profit
    (Before Tax) is less than Rs. 5 Crores, hence provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 with regard
    to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are not applicable to the company.

    6. INVESTOR RELATIONS HR):

    Investor Relations (IR) as the touch point for the Investor Community whereby information relating to the
    Company is disseminated uniformly and widely. This helps the investor Community to access a seamless
    channel of communication of the Company's business activities, strategy and prospects and allows them to
    make an informed judgment about the Company. The Company continues to interact with all types of funds
    and investors to ensure a diversified shareholder base in terms of geographical location, investment strategy
    and investment horizon. The company follows all regulatory guidelines while disseminating the information.

    In order to ensure accurate, transparent and timely information flow, the IR department holds the following
    activities:

    - Provides detailed updates on the Company's performance on the stock exchanges immediately after
    the release of quarterly results.

    - Meetings with investors to brief them about the Company's ongoing performance/ initiatives and
    respond to their queries and concerns.

    The company allows investors to determine whether a company is a good investment for their needs. Investor
    Relations departments are sub-departments of public relations (PR) departments and work to communicate
    with investors, shareholders, government organizations, and the overall financial community.

    7. SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE COMPANIES OR JOINT VENTURE:

    The Company does not have any Holding, Subsidiary, and Joint Venture or associate Company during the year
    under review.

    8. ANNUAL RETURN:

    Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the
    Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Annual Return
    of the Company for Financial Year 2023-24 is available on the Company's website at web link-
    https://agarwalfortune.com/investor-relation/annual-return/
    .

    9. CHANGE IN REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT:

    During the year under review, there was no change in the Registrar and Transfer Agent of the Company.

    10. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

    The Board of Directors consists of a balanced profile of members specializing in different fields that enables it
    to address the various business needs of the company, while placing very strong emphasis on corporate
    governance.

    At the year ended March 31, 2024, the composition of the Board Members are as follows:

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Mr. Mahesh Kumar Agarwal Managing Director

    Mrs. Sharda Agarwal Non-Executive, Women Director

    Mrs. Archana Gupta Non-Executive, Independent Director

    Mrs. Neha Saini Non-Executive, Independent Director

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER:

    Mr. Ankit Gupta (appointedon 11th March, 2024)

    COMPANY SECRETARY:

    Ms. Aditi Parmar

    (a) DIRECTORS: During the year, no changes took place in the Board of Directors of the Company.

    (b) KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

    During the year under review, following appointments and resignations of Key Managerial Personnel took
    place:

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER -

    Mr. Amit Kumar Agarwal, who was appointed on 30th May, 2022 and resigned on 29.02.2024 as Chief Financial
    Officer of the Company.

    Mr. Ankit Gupta was appointed on 11th March, 2024, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

    RETIRE BY ROTATION-

    Section 152 of the Act provides that unless the Articles of Association provide for the retirement of all directors
    at every AGM, not less than two-third of the total number of directors of a public company (excluding the
    independent directors) shall be persons whose period of office is liable to determination by retirement of
    directors by rotation. Accordingly, Mrs. Sharda Agarwal, Non Executive Director (DIN: 09520743), retires by
    rotation at this ensuing 32ndAnnual General Meeting, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.

    DISQUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS-

    During the year, declarations were received from the Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the
    Companies Act, 2013. The Board appraised the same and found that none of the director is disqualified for
    holding office as director. Further, the Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary as per the certifying that
    none of the directors of the company disqualified for holding office as director of the Company is enclosed
    with this Board Report.

    DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS-

    Independent Directors have given declaration that they meet the criteria of independence as per Regulation
    16 (1) (b) SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and as per the criteria
    provided in the Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.

    In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors fulfill the conditions relating to their status as
    Independent Directors as specified in Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing
    Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.Independent Directors are not liable to retire by

    rotation, in terms of Section 149(13) of the Act.

    All the Independent Directors of the Company haven rolled their names in the database of Independent
    Directors maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in terms of the regulatory requirements.
    The independent directors were unable to take the online proficiency self-assessment test required by the IICA
    due to scheduling conflicts. As a result, their ID Databank profiles were disabled for not completing the test
    within two years of registration. However, their profiles have since been restored and they have been granted
    a one-year extension to pass the online self-assessment.

    BOARD DIVERSITY-

    As per the requirement under the Regulation 19(4) read with Schedule II, Part D of Securities and Exchange
    Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and such other regulatory
    provisions, as applicable the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (the 'NRC') is required to devise a
    policy for having diversity on the board of directors (the 'Board'). The board diversity policy (the 'Policy') sets
    out the approach to achieve adequate diversity on the Board of the Agarwal Fortune India Limited (Formerly
    known as Devki Leasing and Finance Limited).

    11. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

    The Company has constituted the following committees which have been constituted as a part of the good
    corporate governance practices and the same are in compliance with the requirements of the relevant
    provisions of applicable laws and statutes of the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
    Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015:

    a. Audit Committee

    b. Nomination & Remuneration Committee

    c. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

    The brief description with respect to Committees, their compositions, powers, roles, and terms of reference,
    Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings of the Committees are given in detail in the
    Report on Corporate Governance of the Company which forms part of this Report.

    a) Audit Committee-

    The Company has an adequately qualified and experienced Audit Committee with Mrs. Archana Gupta
    (Chairman), Mrs. Neha Saini and Mr. Mahesh Kumar Agarwal as Members. The recommendations of the Audit
    Committee were duly approved and accepted by the Board.

    b) Nomination& Remuneration Committee-

    The Company has Nomination and Remuneration Committee (includes the matters specified in Part D of
    Schedule II to the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 which broadly includes determination and recommendation
    for appointment/removal of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors to the Board etc.) with Mrs.
    Archana Gupta (Chairman), Mrs. Neha Saini and Mrs. Sharda Agarwal as Members. The recommendations of
    the Nomination & Remuneration Committee were duly approved and accepted by the Board.

    c) Stakeholders Relationship Committee -

    The Company has Stakeholders Relationship Committee to consider and resolve the grievances of the security
    holders including complaints related to transfer of shares, non-receipt of annual report and non-receipt of
    declared dividends etc. with Mrs. Archana Gupta, Mrs. Neha Saini and Mrs. Sharda Agarwal (Chairperson), as
    Members. The recommendations of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee were duly approved and

    accepted by the Board.

    12. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS COMMITTEES:

    a) Board Meetings: During the year under review the Board has met 6 (SIX) times viz. 26.05.2023,
    09.08.2023, 02.09.2023, 07.11.2023, 12.02.2024 and 11.03.2024. The details of meetings of the Board
    and the attendance of Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The board
    meeting scheduled to be held on 28.08.2023, stands cancelled due to inclusion of certain other
    agenda items.

    b) Committee Meetings: During the year under review, the Committees duly met and the details of the
    the Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings, are provided in the Corporate
    Governance Report.

    c) Separate Meeting of Independent Directors / Independent Directors Training: During the year under
    review, a separate meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on 27th March 2024,
    without the presence of other Directors and members of Management. The Independent Directors
    reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, performance of
    Chairperson of the Company and assessed the quality, quantity and timelines of flow of information
    between the Company management and the Board.

    d) Web-link for Familiarization Program: Details of the attendance of the Directors at such meeting and
    details about familiarization program are available on the Company's website at web link-
    https://agarwalfortune.com/investor-relation/familiarisation-program-to-independent-directors/ .

    13. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 25(4) and 17(10) of SEBI
    (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Nomination and Remuneration
    Committee of the Company has defined the evaluation criteria and procedure for the Performance Evaluation
    process for the Board, its Committees, and Directors.

    The Board of Directors has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors
    and the Committees. Performance evaluation of independent Directors was in accordance with Regulation
    17(10) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which is done by the entire
    board, excluding the director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non¬
    Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of
    the Board as a whole. The criteria on the basis which the evaluation has been carried out are explained in the
    Corporate Governance Report.

    The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the
    basis of criteria such as board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and
    functioning, etc. as provided by the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange
    Board of India.

    The performance of the committee was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee
    members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of the committee, effectiveness of committee
    meetings, etc.

    The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual director
    on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual directors to the board and committee meeting
    like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in
    meeting, etc.

    14. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

    Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge
    and ability, confirm that:

    a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed
    along with proper explanation relating to material departures.

    b) The Directors had 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 the
    state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the
    company for that period;

    c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;

    d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and

    e) The Directors, in the case of a listed company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed
    by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
    The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such
    internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

    f) The Directors have devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
    laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.

    15. AUDITORS:
    a)
    Statutory Auditors-

    The Members of the Company at the 31stAGM held on 27th September, 2023, appointed M/s Jethani and
    Associates, Chartered Accountants, Jaipur (ICAI Firm Registration No.010749C) as Statutory Auditors of the
    Company for a period of 1 year to hold office from the conclusion of 31
    st AGM till the conclusion of the
    32NDAGM of the Company. The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from
    continuing as Auditors of the Company.

    The Statutory Auditors' Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks on the
    financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.

    Explanation to Auditor's Remark-

    The Auditors' Report read with relevant notes are self-explanatory and not required any comments or
    Explanation.

    Reporting of fraud by Statutory Auditors-

    There was no fraud in the Company, which was required to report by Statutory Auditors of the Company under
    sub-section (12) of section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.

    Appointment of Statutory Auditor for the Financial Year 2024-25:

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and the rules framed there under, The Board has
    recommended the appointment of M/s Jethani and Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration
    No.010749C), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of one year in the ensuing Annual General
    Meeting held for F.Y. ending on 31st March 2024 till the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held for
    F.Y. ending on 31st March 2025.

    b) Secretarial Auditor and their Report-

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies
    (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the company has appointed CS
    Monika Gupta, Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24. The
    Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31st, 2024 is annexed herewith marked as
    Annexure I to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
    adverse remark.

    c) Cost Record and Cost Audit-

    Your company does not fall within the provisions of Section 148 of Company's Act, 2013 read with the
    Companies (Cost records & Audit) Rules, 2014, therefore no such records required to be maintained.

    d) Internal Auditor-

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with Rule 13(1)(a) of Companies (Accounts) Rules,
    2014, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s ASAR & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants
    (ICAI Firm Registration No. (FRN: 019461C), Firm to conduct internal audit reviews for the Company.

    16. DISCLOSURE OF RATIO OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

    The prescribed particulars of employees 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 is enclosed
    as
    Annexure II and forms the part of this Board Report.

    17. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

    During the year, none of the employee of the company is drawing remuneration in excess of Rs.1,02,00,000/-
    per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- per month. Your Company is presently working with four Directors, one CFO and
    one CS. There are no other employees in the company. None of the employees was in receipt of remuneration
    in excess of the limits prescribed under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
    Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.Hence, disclosure pursuant to provisions of Section 197(12) of the
    Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
    Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is not required to be given.

    18. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:

    As per Regulation 15 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
    Requirement) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015") the corporate governance provisions as
    specified in Regulations 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation
    (2) of regulation 46 and Para C , D and E of Schedule V are not applicable on the Company.

    However, your Company believes in Good Corporate Governance Practices, so the Directors present the
    Report on Good Corporate Governance for the year ended 31st March 2024 to have more transparency and
    disclosures and the same is attached with this report as
    Annexure - III.

    19. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing
    Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
    has formulated a policy relating to the remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and
    other employees which is being approved and adopted by the Board and has been posted on the website of
    the Company and can be accessed through web site https://agarwalfortune.com/investor-relation/corporate-
    governance/nomination-and-remuneration-policy/

    The policy is also annexed as Annexure- IV forming part of this Board Report.

    20. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

    Management Discussion and Analysis Statement in pursuance of requirement of Para B of Schedule V SEBI
    (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attached to this report as
    Annexure - V.

    21. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND ITS ADEQUACY:

    The Company has comprehensive Internal Financial Controls system for all major processes including financial
    statements to ensure reliability of reporting. The system also helps management to have timely data on various
    operational parameters for effective review. It also ensures proper safeguarding of assets across the Company
    and its economical use. The internal financial controls system of the Company is commensurate with the size,
    scale and complexity of its operations. The system and controls are periodically reviewed and modified based
    on the requirement.

    The internal and operational audit is entrusted to M/s ASAR & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm
    Registration No. (FRN: 019461C). The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of
    risks and business processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry. Based on the
    audit observations & suggestions, follow up & remedial measures are being taken on a regular basis.

    22. DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY:

    Your company doesn't fall under the criteria, as required under Regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations.

    23. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:

    During the year under review, the Company has neither made any loans and investments nor has given any
    guarantee or provided any security in connection with a loan to any other body corporate or person within the
    meaning of Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013. For further details, please refer Notes to the Financial
    Statements.

    24. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

    All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related
    parties were in its ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. During the year under review, the
    Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be
    considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions
    or which is required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of
    the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

    The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions as
    approved by the Board is available on the Company's website and can be accessed
    https://agarwalfortune.com/investor-relation/corporate-governance/nomination-and-remuneration-policy/.

    During the year under review, the Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with
    Related Party Transactions was amended to align it with the amendments in the Listing Regulations.

    Members may refer to Note no. 34 of the Standalone Financial Statement which sets out related party
    disclosures pursuant to Ind AS forming part of this Annual Report.

    25. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
    OUTGO:

    The particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and
    outgo, as required under sub-section (3) (m) of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule (8)(3)
    of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given as under :

    A. Conservation of Energy

    The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:

    i. The operations of your Company are not energy intensive. However, adequate measures have been initiated
    to reduce energy consumption.

    ii. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment's: Nil

    B. Technology Absorption :

    i. The efforts made towards technology absorption: Not Applicable.

    ii. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import
    substitution: Not Applicable.

    iii. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the
    Financial Year): Not Applicable.

    iv. Company has not incurred any expenditure on Research and Development during the year under review.

    C. Further there was neither inflow nor outflow of foreign exchange during the year.

    26. RISK MANAGEMENT:

    The Company recognizes that risk is an integral and unavoidable component of business and is committed to
    managing the risk in a proactive and efficient manner. The Company as part of business strategy has in place
    a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor risks and mitigate various risks with timely action.

    27. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

    Pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and Provisions of Section 195 of the
    Companies Act, 2013 provides that no person, which includes any director or key managerial personnel of a
    company, was not involved in the insider trading. The listed entity shall devise a framework to avoid insider
    trading and abusive self-dealing.

    The Board of Directors have adopted the Code of Fair Disclosure for the Company and would ensure that the
    Management adheres to this code to make the Unpublished Price Sensitive Information of the Company would
    be made available to the general public as soon as it is possible for the Company to do so. The Company
    recognizes that strict observance of the Code is a basic pre-requisite for ensuring full confidentiality of all
    "unpublished price sensitive information" and to build general investor confidence and stakeholder credibility.

    28. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:

    There were no other significant material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunals impacting the going
    concern status of the Company and its future operations.

    29. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 (9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies
    (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has in place
    a Whistle Blower Policy, which provides for a vigil mechanism that encourages and supports its Directors and
    employees to report instances of illegal activities, unethical behavior, actual or suspected, fraud or violation
    of the Company's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. It also provides for adequate safeguards against
    victimization of persons who use this mechanism and direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in
    exceptional cases. During the year under review, no protected disclosure concerning any reportable matter in
    accordance with the Vigil mechanism and Whistle Blower policy of the Company was received by the Company.
    The Whistle Blower Policy has been posted on the website of the company www.devkileasing.com

    30. COMMISSION RECEIVED BY DIRECTORS FROM HOLDING/SUBSIDIARY COMPANY:

    The Company does not have any holding/ subsidiary company. Hence provisions of Section 197(14) of
    Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company.

    31. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION:

    As required under Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
    2015, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company have certified to the Board regarding the Financial Statements
    for the year ended 31st March, 2024 and the same forms part of this Board Report.

    32. VOTING RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES:

    During the year under review the company has not given loan to any employee for purchase of its own shares
    as per section 67(3) (c) of Companies Act, 2013.

    33. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS:

    The Company has not issued shares under employee's stock options scheme pursuant to provisions of Section
    62 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014.

    34. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES:

    The Company has not issued sweat equity shares pursuant to provisions of Section 54 read with Rule 8 of
    Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (issue of sweat equity) Regulations, 2002
    during the Financial Year.

    35. LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE:

    The Equity shares of the Company are listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Mumbai (BSE) and the
    Listing fees have been duly paid.

    36. INSURANCE:

    The Company's assets are adequately insured against the loss of fire and other risks, as consider necessary by
    the Management from time to time.

    37. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT:

    The Business Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations &
    Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable to the Company for the financial year ending
    March 31, 2023.

    38. DEPOSITORY SERVICES:

    The Company's Equity shares have been admitted to the depository mechanism of the National Securities
    Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Service (India) Limited (CDSL) .The Company has been
    allotted ISIN No. INE510B01018.

    39. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY:

    The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Company's
    policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliances
    environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources.

    40. HUMAN RESOURCES/INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

    The Human Resource development team strives to empower employees across the company with required
    competencies through up skilling, providing role clarity, adequate resources to motivate them and help them
    realize their maximum potential. Company's Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and
    harmonious work environment through several welfare, health and safety initiative across facilities and offices
    during the period under review.

    41. DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 22 OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
    (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 AND CONSTITUTION OF INTERNAL COMPLAINTS
    COMMITTEE:

    The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention,
    Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in line with the provisions of the Sexual
    Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made
    there under. The Policy aims to provide protection to employees at the workplace and prevent and redress
    complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of
    providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure.

    An Internal Complaints Committee is in place to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
    Further, during the year 2023-24 no grievance/complaint was reported from any employee.

    42. COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD:

    The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board
    of Directors' and 'General Meetings', respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.

    43. PROVISION OF VOTING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS THROUGH REMOTE E-VOTING AND E-VOTING AT THE
    AGM:

    Your Company is providing E-voting facility as required under section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
    with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2015. The ensuing AGM
    will be conducted through VC/OVAM and no physical meeting will be held and your company has make
    necessary arrangements with NSDL to provide facility for remote e-voting and e-voting at AGM. The details
    regarding e-voting facility is being given with the notice of the Meeting.

    44. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
    BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 AND THEIR STATUS:

    There are no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
    (31 of 2016) during the year.

    42. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME
    SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILETAKING LOANS FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
    INSTITUTION ALONGWITH THE REASONS THEREOF:

    There are no such events occurred during the period from 01stApril, 2023 to 31stMarch, 2024, thus no valuation
    is carried out for the one-time settlement with the Banks or Financial Institutions.

    43. LOANS FROM DIRECTORS AND DIRECTORS RELATIVES:

    Subject to the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) second Amendments Rules 2015, Company has accepted
    Loans from Directors and their relatives after receiving a declaration in writing to the effect that the amount
    is not being given out of funds acquired by them by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others. The
    details of the amount Received during the financial year are as follows:

    Particular

    2023-2024 (In lakh)

    2022-2023 (In lakh)

    Loan from Director

    9.41

    9.41

    Loan from Body Corporate
    (Common Director)

    3.14

    1.65

    44. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

    Your Directors place on record their gratitude to all the Government and Semi Government Departments and
    Company's Bankers, for the assistance and co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company.
    Your Directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuing support
    and unstinting efforts of investors, stakeholders, Reserve Bank of India, Banks and other regulatory authorities.

    FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    AGARWAL FORTUNE INDIA LIMITED

    (Formerly known as Devki Leasing & Finance Limited)

    Sd/- Sd/-

    MAHESH KUMAR AGARWAL SHARDA AGARWAL

    Managing Director Director

    (DIN - 02806108) (DIN - 09520743)

    Date:12.08.2024
    Place: Jaipur

  • Agarwal Fortune India Ltd.

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