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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dear Shareholders.
KAIZEN AGRO INFRABUILD LIMITED
Your Directors are pleased in presenting their 20th (Twentieth) Directors Report on the
business and operations of your Company together with the Audited Financial Statements and
the Auditors' Report of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The PDF version of the Report is also available on the website of the Company at
"www.kaizenlnfra.com".
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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(Amount In lacs) |
Particulars |
Year Ended 31st March, 2025 |
Year Ended 31st March, 2024 |
Revenue from Operations |
1,967.64 |
3,250.89 |
Other Income |
97.69 |
17.74 |
Total Income |
2,065.33 |
3,268.63 |
Profit/ (Loss) before Depreciation, Interest & Taxation |
55.96 |
19.38 |
Less: Interest |
1.30 |
3.73 |
Less: Depreciation & Amortization |
2.07 |
1.57 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Exceptional and Extra ordinary items & Tax |
52.59 |
14.08 |
Less: Provision for taxation |
13.73 |
3.46 |
Provision for taxation for earlier year |
- |
- |
Deferred Tax |
(0.07) |
0.20 |
Profit/ (Loss) after taxation |
38.92 |
10.19 |
Note: The above-mentioned figures in the Financial Highlight is based on the Report of
Balance Sheet. The Company has prepared the financial statement in accordance with the
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 prescribed under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review the Company has recorded a turnover of Rs.1,967.64/-
(Amount in Lacs) in the financial year. The Company has recorded a net profit of
Rs.38.92/- (Amount in Lacs) as compared to previous year of profit Rs. 10.19/- (Amount in
Lacs).
The Company in spite of many challenges and competitive market conditions was able to
achieve satisfactory Sales and Net Profit (After Tax) figures. The management is of the
opinion that in the coming future as the overall situation seems to be to be improving and
Directors are optimistic about Company's business and hopeful of better performance with
increased revenue in next year.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Company has 514,148,880 Equity Share Capital for the Financial Year ended March
31,2025. The Company has not increased its Capital throughout the year.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of the business of your Company during the
financial year ended March 31, 2025.
CHANGE IN THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY
There has been no change in the registered office of the Company during the financial
year 2024-25.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year under consideration, the Company has not changed its capital structure
and the authorized and paid-up share capital as on March 31, 2025 stands as follows
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company during the financial year 2024-2 is Rs.
51,50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty-One Crore and Fifty lacs only) divided into 515,000,00 (Five
Crore one lacs and fifty Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten
only) each of Share capital of the Company.
The Paid-up Share capital of the Company stands as Rs. 51,41,48,880/- (Fifty-one Crore
forty-one lacs forty-eight thousand and eight hundred and eighty only) crores consisting
of 51,414,888 equity shares of Face Value Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only)
DIVIDENDS
The Company has not declared dividend during the financial year 2024-25.
STATUTORY RESERVE FUND
The closing balance of the retained earnings of your Company for FY 2024-25, after all
appropriations and adjustments, was Rs. 6391.79 Lakhs.
HOLDING/SUBSIDIARY/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company has no holding, Subsidiary Company & Associate Company as on date.
DIRECTORS
Your Company's Board comprises of the following Directors: -
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Directors/Signatory Details |
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DIN/PAN |
Name |
Begin date |
End date |
10163731 |
Mr. Ankur Hada |
20/05/2023 |
- |
10159986 |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Jhunjhunwala |
22/05/2023 |
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02212440 |
Mrs. Mandeep Kaur Jaiswal |
22/05/2023 |
- |
01684171 |
Mr. Bitu Pal |
23/06/2022 |
14/08/2024 |
02186565 |
Mr. Ajay Kumar Khandelwal |
28/12/2022 |
14/08/2024 |
10204543 |
Mr. Kanwar Nitin Singh |
14/08/2024 |
07/07/2025 |
10122918 |
Mr. Am it Bajaj |
14/08/2024 |
07/07/2025 |
11170688 |
Mrs. Kalpana Tekriwal |
07/07/2025 |
- |
06652773 |
Mr. Roshni Gadia |
07/07/2025 |
- |
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the Financial Year 2024-25,10 (Ten) meetings of the Board of Directors were
held. The Provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements (LODR) were adhered to while considering the maximum time gap between any two
meetings was less than one hundred and twenty days. Details of the Board meetings held
during the financial year have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming
part of this Annual Report.
The date on which the Board Meetings were held are given below:
08.04.2024 |
29.04.2024 |
31.05.2024 |
31.07.2024 |
14.08.2024 |
04.09.2024 |
11.11.2024 |
26.12.2024 |
14.02.2025 |
29.03.2025 |
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MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
During the year under review, a separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on
March 29,2025 wherein the performance of the Non-Independent Director and the Board as a
whole was reviewed. The Independent Director at their meeting also assessed the quality,
quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company's management and the
Board of Directors of the Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has reported a profit during the financial year ended March 31, 2025,
amounting to Rs. 38.92 lacs/- (after tax) and the same is being transferred to Reserve and
Surplus.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
The Company has constituted/re-constituted various Board level committees in accordance
with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations &
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Details of all the Committees along with their
composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the Report on
Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee presently comprises of Mrs. Roshni Gadia Chairman, Mrs. Kalpana
Tekriwal and Mr. Pawan Kumar Jhunjhunwala as Members. The terms of reference of the Audit
Committee and the particulars of the meetings held and attendance thereat are in
accordance with the requirements mandated under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has
been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming a part of this Annual Report.
There has been no instance where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the
Audit Committee.
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee presently comprises of Mrs. Roshni Gadia
Chairman, Mrs. Kalpana Tekriwal and Mrs. Mandeep Kaur Jaiswai as Members. The terms of
reference of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the particulars of the
meetings held and attendance thereat are in accordance with the requirements mandated
under Section 178 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and
Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has been furnished in the Corporate
Governance Report forming a part of this Annual Report.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee presently comprises of Mrs. Roshni Gadia
Chairman, Mrs. Kalpana Tekriwal and Mr. Pawan Kumar Jhunjhunwala as Members. The terms of
reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and the particulars of the meetings
held and attendance thereat are in accordance with the requirements mandated under Section
178 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 20
of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report
forming a part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF THE EXTRA-ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY HELD DURING THE YEAR
No Extra Ordinary General Meeting held during the year under consideration.
POSTAL BALLOT
The Company has not passed any resolution through Postal Ballot for the financial year
2024-25.
Meetings of the members
The Last Annual General Meeting of the Company for the financial year 2023-24 was held
on September 30, 2024 at "Diamond Plaza", 5, Gopi Bose Lane, Kolkata- 700 012.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial
year ended March 31,2025. The Company entered into trading of agro products and focused
mainly on agricultural products.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY, OCCURRING
AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE
There was no material changes and commitments in the business operations of the Company
affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of
this report.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014 is being
uploaded in the website of the Company www.kaizeninfra.com
EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No significant events occurred after the date of financial statements.
LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
During the Financial year the Company has made Loan, Guarantees, and Advances &
Investment within the limits as prescribed under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
A Related Party Transaction Policy has been formulated by the Board of Directors for
determining the materiality of transactions with related parties and dealing with them.
The said policy may be referred to at the Company's website at
"www.kaizeninfra.com".
The Audit Committee reviews all related party transactions. All contracts or
arrangements with related parties, entered into or modified during the financial year,
within the meaning of Section 188 (1) of Companies Act, 2013 were in ordinary course of
business and on arm's length basis and in compliance with the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulation.
There are no material contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company during the
year with Related Parties. There are no materially significant related party transactions
entered into by the Company with promoters, directors, key managerial personnel or other
designated persons or related party as per definition contained u/s 2(76) of the Act,
which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)
(h) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in Form AOC-2 has been enclosed as Annexure-U
is attached herewith and forms part of this Director's Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO:
Particulars of Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange and
outgo as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3)
of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to the Company. The disclosures
are annexed as Annexure-lll and forms part of this Annual Report.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the period the Board of the Company was reconstituted for the purpose of better
growth and expansion and diversification of the business of the Company.
a) Appointment of Independent Director
1. Mr. Kanwar Nitin Singh, (DIN: 10204543) has been appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f August 14, 2024.
2. Mr. Amit Bajaj, (DIN: 10122918) has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f August 14, 2024.
3. Mrs. Kalpana Tekriwal (DIN: 11170688) has been appointed as an Additional
Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f July 07, 2025.
4. Mrs. Roshni Gadia (DIN: 06652773) has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f July 07, 2025.
b) Cessation in Directorship during the Year
Mr. Bitu Pal, (DIN: 01684171has resigned as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the
Company w.e.f August 14, 2024.
Mr. Ajay Kumar Khandelwal, (DIN: 02186565), has resigned as a Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f August 14, 2024.
Mr. Kanwar Nitin Singh, (DIN: 10204543) has resigned as a Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f July 07, 2025.
Mr. Amit Bajaj, (DIN: 10122918) has resigned as a Non-Executive Independent Director of
the Company w.e.f July 07, 2025.
c) Statement on declaration given by Independent Directors
In terms of Section 149,152 read with Schedule IV and other applicable provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors)
Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modifications or re-enactment thereof for the time
being in force), the Independent Directors are appointed for a term of five years and are
not liable to retire by rotation.
As required under Section 149(7) of the Act, all the Independent Directors of the
Company have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down
in section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(l)(b) and Regulation 25 of Listing
Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as
Independent Directors of the Company.
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they have complied with the Company's
Code of Conduct.
They have registered their names in the Independent Directors' Databank.
In the opinion of the Board, they fulfil the conditions of independence as specified in
the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.
Further, the Board is also of the opinion that all the Independent Directors of the
Company are persons of Integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience to act as
Independent Directors of the Company.
d) Familiarization Programme undertaken for Independent Directors
The Independent Directors are familiarized with the Company, their roles, rights,
responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates,
business model of the Company, etc. pursuant to Regulation 25 (7) of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 on appointment, the
Independent Director is issued a letter of appointment setting out in detail, the terms of
appointment, duties, responsibilities and expected time commitments. The Company Secretary
briefs the Director about their legal and regulatory responsibilities as a Director.
The Directors also explained in detail the various compliances required from him to act
as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR)
Regulation, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2011, the Code of
Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations. The details of familiarization is
available on Company's website "www.kaizeninfra.com".
e) Retirement by Rotation
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has three Non-Executive Independent
Directors, one Managing Director and one Whole-Time Director. According to Companies Act,
2013 Independent Director is not liable to retire by rotation and Mr. Pawan Kumar
Jhunjhunwala, Whole-Time Director is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible,
offers himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends his re-appointment with a view to avail her valuable advises and
wise counsel.
A brief profile of the Director seeking appointment/re-appointment required under
Regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 is given in the Notice of AGM forming part of the Annual Report.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified for being appointed as Directors,
as specified in Section 164 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14 (1) of the
Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
As required under SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has obtained a certificate
from the Practicing Company Secretary that none of the Directors of the Board of the
Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors
of the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or
continuing as Directors by MCA/Statutory Authorities. The said Certificate is enclosed as Annexure
- VII and forms part of this Report.
f) Key Managerial Personnel:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr.
Ankur Hada, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD), Mrs. Pooja
Agarwal, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Pawan Kumar Jhunjhunwala Wholetime Director and Mrs.
Nikita Rateria, Company Secretary, are the KMPs of the Company as on March 31,2025 and
there are not appointment and Resignation of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing
Regulations, evaluation of each member of the Board is done on an annual basis. One of the
vital function of the Board is monitoring and reviewing the Board evaluation framework
formulated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee that lay down the evaluation
criteria for the performance of all the individual Directors Board and its Committees was
carried out. In accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with the
rules made thereunder and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received
from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy
of the composition of the and its committees, Board culture, execution and performance of
specific duties, obligations and governance.
a) Criteria for evaluation of the Board of Directors as a whole
i. Frequency of meetings;
ii. Length of meetings;
iii. Administration of meeting;
iv. Number of Committees and their roles;
v. Flow of information to Board members and between Board members
vi. The quality and quantity of information; and
vii. Disclosure of information to the stakeholders.
b) Criteria for evaluation of Individual Directors
i. Commitment to fulfillment of Director's obligations and fiduciary responsibilities;
ii. Attendance and contribution at Board/Committee meetings;
iii. Ability to contribute by introducing best practices to address top management
issues;
iv. Monitoring management performance and development;
v. Participation in long-term strategic planning
vi. Ability to contribute and monitor corporate governance practices;
vii. Statutory compliance & Corporate governance practices;
viii. Time spent by each of the members;
ix. Core competencies; and
x. Guiding Strategy.
The Directors express their satisfaction over the evaluation process and results
thereof.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed as part of Annual
Report along with the Auditors Certificate in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations
& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details under Section 197(12) of the
act read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended are annexed as Annexure-IV. However, as per the
provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the reports and accounts are being
sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the disclosure on particulars
of employees which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of
the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Disclosures pertaining to Remuneration and Statement showing the names of top ten
employees in terms of remuneration drawn, as required under Section 197(12) of the Act and
Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 (as amended) is not applicable to the Company.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 and Section 134(5) of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
a) Accounting Standard: In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures.
b) Accounting Policies: 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) Proper Efficient and Care: The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for
the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) Going Concern Basis: The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
e) Compliance with all laws: The Directors had devised proper system to ensure
compliance with the provision of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate
and operating effectively.
f) Internal Financial Controls: The Directors had laid down internal financial
control to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial control are
adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD'S COMMENT ON THE AUDITOR'S REPORT:
No qualification, adverse remarks or disclaimer made by the Statutory Auditors with
regard to the financial statements for the financial year 2024-25.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under
Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
There have no instances of fraud reported by above mentioned Auditors under Section
143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder either to the Company or to the Central
Government during financial year 2024-25.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a Risk Management policy which
aims at enhancing shareholders value and providing an optimum risk reward tradeoff. The
risk management approach is based on a clear understanding of the variety of risks that
the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk
assessment and mitigation measures. In the opinion of the Board, none of the risks faced
by the Company threaten the existence of the Company.
The Company has adequate internal control systems and procedures to combat risks. The
risk management procedure is reviewed by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors on a
quarterly basis at the time of review of quarterly financial results of the Company. This
policy is also available on the Company's website www.kaiezninfra.com
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS:
1. The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the Internal Controls who
regularly monitors if the workflow of the organization is being done through the approved
policies of the Company. In every half year ended during the approval of Financial
Results, Internal Auditors present the internal Audit Report.
2. The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted various policies like Related
Party Transaction Policy, Whistle Blower Policy and other procedures for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business. The Company system of internal control has
been designed to provide a reasonable assurance with regard to maintaining of proper
accounting controls, monitoring of operations, safeguarding of its asset, prevention and
detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,
and timely preparation of financial information.
3. The Company is complying with all the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (IND
AS). The accounting records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in India. This ensures that the financial statement reflect the true
and fair financial position of the Company.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL IWECHAWFEM:
The Company has established an effective Whistle Blower Policy person to the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI listing Regulation, 2015. The said policy may be referred to at the
Company's website at the following web link "www.kaizeninfra .com".
The Whistle Blower Policy aims at conducting the affairs of the Company in a fare and
transparent manner by adopting the highest standard of professionalism, honesty, integrity
and ethical behavior. All permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle
Blower Policy.
A mechanism has been established for employees to report concern about un-ethical
behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of code of conduct an ethics. It also
provide for educate safeguards against the victimization of employees who able the
mechanism and allows direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional
cases.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A report on Corporate Governance pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 read with
point C & E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, along with the Auditors
Certificate on its compliance are annexed to this Annual Report.
CEO & CFO CERTIFICATION :
The CEO & CFO Certificate on the financial statements of the Company as required
under Regulation 17(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Annual Report.
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act) read with
the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and
Refund) Rules, 2016, the Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed.
Therefore, there was no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education
and Provident fund (IEPF).
AUDITORS:
a) Statutory Auditors:
The Company's Auditors, M/s. M K Kothari & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FRN:
323923E), who were appointed as a Statutory Auditor of the Company at 19th Annual General
Meeting for a term of five years, till the conclusion of the ensuing 24th Annual General
Meeting of the Company
b) Internal Auditors:
The Chairman informed to the Board of Director that the Company has received the
consent letter from M/s. Roshni K Gupta & Associates, Practicing Chartered
Accountants, PCA. 303741 to act as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the Financial
Year 2024-25 with effect from July 31, 2024.
c) Secretarial Auditor, Secretarial Compliance Report and other Certificates
Company has received the resignation letter from M/s. Kalpana Tekriwal & Associates
dated July 22,2024 wherein they have issued a request to be relieved of their duties to
our business concern by stepping down from Secretarial Auditor position with effect from
July 31,2024.
The Board has appointed M/s. Pooja Bansal, CP No. 18524, Practicing Company
Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 with
effect from July 31,2024.
The Chairman informed that the Board of Directors the Company has received the
resignation letter from Mrs. Pooja Bansal dated March 24,2025 wherein she has issued a
request to be relieved of her duties to our business concern by stepping down from
Secretarial Auditor position. The Board of Directors of the Company do and hereby accept
resignation tendered by them from the position of Secretarial Auditor of the Company with
effect from March 29, 2025.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has appointed M/s.
Hemant Sharma, (CP No.: 17411), Practicing Company Secretaries to conduct the secretarial
audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. The Company had provided all
assistance and facilities to the Secretarial Auditor for conducting their audit. The
report of the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2024-25 is annexed to this report
Annexure-I (MR-3).
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in their Report.
Also, the Secretarial Compliance Report issued under Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing
Regulations is given in Annexure - VI and forms part of this Report.
As required under SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has obtained a certificate
from the Practicing Company Secretary that none of the Directors of the Board of the
Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors
of the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or
continuing as Directors by MCA/Statutory Authorities. The said Certificate is enclosed as Annexure-VII
and forms part of this Report.
d) Reporting of frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor have not
reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees to
the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
COST AUDITOR
The Company does not fall within the purview of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
and hence, it is not required to appoint a cost auditor for the financial year 2024-25.
DISCLOSURES AS MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS UNDER SUB-SECTION (1) OF SECTION 148 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company does not fall under the preview of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013,
and hence it is not required to maintain any cost records and accordingly such accounts
and records are not made and maintained by the Company.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposit under Chapter-V of the Companies Act,
2013 during the financial year and as such, no amount on account of Principal or Interest
on Deposits from Public was outstanding as on March 31, 2025.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Directors has approved a code of Conduct which is applicable to the
Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day operations of the
Company in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards. The code laid down by the
Board is known as "Code of Conduct". The code has been posted on the Company's
website "www.kaizeninfra.com"
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for prevention of Insider Trading with a view
to regulate trading in Securities by the Directors and designated employees of the
Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits
the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while
in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and
during the period when the Trading window is closed. The Board is responsible for
implementation of the code.
Your Company has adopted a code of conduct for prevention of "Insider
Trading" as mandated by the SEBI and same is available on the website of the Company
"www.kaizeninfra.com". The said policy has been revised effective from April
01,2019 in line with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Company is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected
and empowered. In line with the POSH Act, it has adopted an anti-sexual harassment policy
and constituted an Internal Committee. No complaints, including those related to sexual
harassment, were received during the year under review.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION &
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has formulated a policy for the prevention of sexual harassment within the
Company. It ensures prevention and deterrence of acts of sexual harassment and
communicates procedures for their resolution and settlement. Internal Complaint Committee
have been constituted which is chaired by a female employee of the Company in accordance
with the requirements under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace {Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 which ensures implementation and compliance with the
Law as well as the policy at every unit. There were no cases/ complaints reported in this
regard during the year 2024-25. A copy of the Policy against sexual harassment is posted
on the Company's Website "www.kaizeninfra.com"
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY OF THE COMPANY:
The Nomination & Remuneration Policy has been formulated pursuant to the provisions
of Section 178 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules
thereto stating therein the Company's policy on Directors, payment of managerial
remuneration, Directors qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of Directors
by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee which was revised and reviewed by the Board
of Directors. The said policy is furnished as Annexure-V And forms part of this
report and also can be accessed at the Company's website at www.kaizeninfra.com.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
The Company believes in best HR practices by providing its employees a world class
working environment, giving them equal opportunities to rise and grow. We continue to
implement the best of HR policies so as to ensure that talent retention is ensured at all
levels. Employee relations continued to be cordial and harmonious at all levels and in all
divisions of the Company during the year. Presently your Company does not have any
employee falling within the scope of prescribed Section of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with companies applied rules.
Your Company has complied with all applicable laws. The Company has been complying with
relevant laws and has been taking all necessary measures to protect the environment and
maximize worker protection and safely.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS, COURTS AND
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATION IN FUTURE:
No significant and material order has been passed by the regulators, courts, tribunals
impacting the going concern status and Company's operation in future.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS:
During the Financial Year, your Company has compiled with applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS:
Pursuant to the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, your Company has
to comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) from April 01, 2017. Accordingly, the
financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 have been prepared as
per Ind-AS.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETING :
During the Financial Year, your Company has compiled with applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES:
100% of the Company's paid up Equity Share Capital is in dematerialized form as on
March 31, 2025 and only 5 shares is being held in physical form. Your Company has already
sent three reminders to all concerned shareholders advising them to convert physical
shares into demat form. The Company Registrar is M/s. Maheshwari Datamatics Private
Limited, 23 R. N Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata - 700 001.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
The details of Board and its Committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules framed
there under, every Company including its holding or subsidiary and a foreign Company,
which fulfills the criteria specified in sub-section (1) of section 135 of the Act shall
comply with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act and its rules.
Since the Company is not falling under any criteria specified in sub-section (1) of
section 135 of the Act, your Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social
Responsibility ("CSR") Committee.
MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT. 1961
If female employees exist the Company declares that it has duly complied with the
provisions of the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been
extended the statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave,
continuity of salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support such
as nursing breaks and be flexible return-to-work options, as applicable. The Company
remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that upholds
the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTACY
CODE, 2016
During the financial year under review, there were NO application/s made or proceeding
were pending in the name of the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION
WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
During the Financial year under review, there were NO one time settlement of Loans
taken from Banks and Financial Institutions.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Company has complied with Secretarial Standard-1 (Board Meeting) and Secretarial
Standards-2 (General Meetings) (together referred to as the Secretarial Standards) w.e.f.
1st October, 2017 as approved by the Central Government and Issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) under the provisions of Section 118(10) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
DATA PRIVACY. DATA PROTECTION. AND CYBERSECURITY
The Company is committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and
protection. In light of the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, the Company has
implemented comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies, aligned with
industry best practices and the evolving regulatory framework, including provisions under
the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable data protection regulations.
Key initiatives undertaken during the year include:
Deployment of end-to-end encryption and multi-layered security protocols for
data storage and transfer.
Regular third-party cybersecurity audits and vulnerability assessments.
Employee training programs on data protection and cybersecurity awareness.
Strict access control mechanisms and implementation of role-based permissions.
Data breach response protocols In accordance with the CERT-ln guidelines.
The Company continues to invest in digital infrastructure to ensure robust protection
of stakeholder information and business continuity.
LIQUIDITY
Your Company maintains sufficient cash to meet our strategic objectives. We clearly
understand that the liquidity in the Balance Sheet is to ensure balance between earning
adequate returns and the need to cover financial and business risks. Liquidity also
enables your Company to position itself for quick responses to market dynamics.
AUDIT TRAH APPUCABIUTY (AUDIT A.WD AUDITORS) RULES 2014-RULE 11 OF THE COMPANIES ACT
2013
The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025 which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit
log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions
recorded in the software.
As proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is applicable from
April 01, 2023, reporting under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
2014 on preservation of audit trail as per the statutory requirements for record retention
is applicable for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Appointment of designated person (Management and Administration) Rules 2014-Rule 9 of
the Companies Act 2013.
In accordance with Rule 9 of the Appointment of Designated Person (Management and
Administration) Rules 2014, it is essential for the Company to designate a responsible
individual for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
The Company has proposed and appointed one of the Director as a Designated person in a
Board meeting and the same has been reported in Annual Return of the Company.
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF AGREEMENTS BINDING LISTED ENTITIES UNDER
REGULATION 30Af2] OF LISTING REGULATIONS:
There are no agreements entered into by the shareholders, promoters, promoter group
entities, related parties, directors, key managerial personnel, employees of the listed
entity or of its holding, subsidiary or associate company, among themselves or with the
listed entity or with a third party, solely or jointly, which, either directly or
indirectly or potentially or whose purpose and effect is to, impact the management or
control of the listed entity or impose any restriction or create any liability upon the
listed entity as on the date of notification of clause 5A to Para A of Part A of Schedule
III of Listing Regulations.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Yours Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
i. Your Company has not resorted to any buy back of its Equity Shares during the year
under review; and
ii. Your Company does not have any subsidiaries;
iii. Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed
against the Company by its officers or employees.
iv. The Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise
v. There were no applications made or proceedings pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016, underscoring our financial resilience.
vi. There was no transfer of unpaid and unclaimed amount to Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF) during the year under review.
vii. The requirements for maintaining cost records and undergoing cost audits, as
prescribed under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, were not applicable to our
business activities, aligning with our regulatory obligations.
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Your Company always endeavors to keep the time of response to shareholders'
request/grievance at the minimum. Priority is accorded to address all the issues raised by
the shareholders and provide them a satisfactory reply at the earliest possible time. The
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee of the Board meets periodically and reviews the
status of the Shareholders' Grievances. The shares of the Company continue to be traded in
electronic forum and de-materialization exists with both the depositories viz., National
Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Board sincerely places on record the support extended by the Trade, Shareholders,
Company's Bankers, Central and State Government Authorities, Stock Exchanges, CDSL, NSDL
and all other Business Associates for the growth of the organization. The Board further
expresses its appreciation for the services rendered by the Executives, officers, staffs
and workers of the Company at all levels.
We look forward to receiving the continued patronage from all quarters to become a
better and stronger Company.
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By Order of the Board |
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For Kaizen Agro Infrabuild Limited |
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Ankur Hada |
Pawan Kumar Jhunjhunwala |
Place: Kolkata |
(Managing Director) |
(Whole- Time Director) |
Date : August 21, 2025 |
Din: 10163731 |
Din: 10049668 |
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