Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 34thAnnual Report of the
Company together with Financial Statements for the year ended 31stMarch, 2023.
1. Financial Summary or Highlights.
The highlights of the financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended
31stMarch, 2023, as compared to the previous financial year are as under:- Rs`in
Lakhs
Particulars |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 |
Revenue from Operations |
1,274.33 |
762.52 |
Gross Profit/(Loss) before depreciation, Finance Costs and Tax |
(226.42) |
119.15 |
(Less) :Exceptional Items |
(37.25) |
- |
(Less) :Depreciation |
(45.89) |
(84.77) |
(Less) : Finance Costs |
(22.39) |
(13.57) |
(Less) : Provision for Current Tax |
- |
(3.24) |
Add: MAT Credit entitlements |
- |
2.95 |
Add: Provision for Deferred Tax |
90.27 |
4.19 |
Less: Income Tax adjustment of earlier years |
- |
(29.94) |
Net Profit/(Loss) after tax |
(241.68) |
(5.23) |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(131.38) |
(29.23) |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (comprising profit |
(373.06) |
(34.46) |
/(loss)& Other Comprehensive Income) |
|
|
Add : Brought forward from previous year |
3,291.05 |
3,325.51 |
Profit available for appropriation |
2917.99 |
3,291.05 |
APPROPRIATIONS |
|
|
Statutory Reserve under section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of |
- |
- |
India Act, 1934. |
|
|
Surplus Carried to balance sheet |
2917.99 |
3,291.05 |
Total |
2917.99 |
3,291.05 |
2. Dividend.
The Company has registered Rs`241.68 lakhs towards loss after taxes during the
financial year under review as against loss of Rs`5.23 lakhs during the previous
financial year. In view of the loss incurred, the Board of Directors has not recommended
any dividend for the year under review.
3. The amount proposed to be carried to reserves.
The Company has not transferred any amount to the Statutory Reserve maintained under
section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of lndia Act, 1934 due to loss after tax in the current
Financial Year.
4. Change in Share Capital.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the Authorised or Paid-up
Share Capital.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company stands at `7,00,00,000/- divided
into 70,00,000 Equity Shares of `10/- each.
The issued, subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company is `5,98,96,000
divided into 59,89,600 Equity Shares of `10/- each.
Further, during the financial year under review, there was no instance of:
a. reclassification or sub-division of the authorised share capital;
b. reduction of share capital or buy back of shares;
c. change in the capital structure resulting from restructuring;
d. change in voting rights.
e. Issue of shares or other convertible securities
f. Issue of equity shares with differential rights
g. Issue of Sweat Equity Shares h. Employee Stock Options
i. Shares held in trust for the benefit of employees where the voting rights are
not exercised directly by the employees
j. Issue of debentures, bonds or any non-convertible securities
k. Issue of warrants
5. Listing.
The equity shares continue to be listed on the BSE Ltd. which has nation-wide terminals
and therefore, shareholders/investors are not facing any difficulty in trading in the
shares of the Company from any part of the country. The Company has paid the annual
listing fee for the financial year 2022-2023 to BSE Ltd.
6. Corporate Governance Report.
In terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"),a separate
report on Corporate Governance is furnished as a part of the Directors' Report.
Further, in terms of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, Certificate issued by a
Company Secretary in whole time practice regarding compliance of condition of Corporate
Governance is annexed to the Directors' Report.
7. Annual Return.
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), the Annual Return in
the prescribed format is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be viewed via the
link:
https://nprfinance.com/annual-return-as-provided-under-section-92-of-the-companies-act-2013-and-the-rules-made-thereunder/.
8. Directors & Key Managerial Personnel.
a. Board of Directors
As on 31st March, 2023, the composition of the Board is as under:
a. Mr. Rajendra Kumar Duggar (DIN-00403512) Chairperson - Independent
Non-Executive Director;
b. Mr. Pawan Kumar Todi (DIN-00590156) Managing Director &
Non-Independent Director (Promoter);
c. Mr. Rishi Todi (DIN-00590337) - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
(Promoter Group);
d. Mr. Ashok Dhirajlal Kanakia (DIN-00738955) Independent Non-Executive
Director;
e. Ms. Sarika Mehra (DIN-06935192) Whole time Director.
In terms of Regulation 17(1C) of the Listing Regulations,the listed entity shall ensure
that approval of shareholders for appointment of a person on the Board of Directors is
taken at the next general meeting or within a time period of three months from the date of
appointment, whichever is earlier. Accordingly, the appointment of Mr. Rishi Todi
(DIN-00590337), who was appointed at the Board meeting dated 9th February,
2022, was confirmed by the shareholders at the Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on 6th
May, 2022. Now, Mr. Rishi Todi (DIN00590337), Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and has presented himself for
re-appointment.
The tenure of Mr. Pawan Kumar Todi (DIN-00590156) and Ms. Sarika Mehra (DIN-06935192)
as Managing Director and Whole-time Director respectively, expired on 31st
October, 2022 and 18th September, 2022 respectively and they have been
reappointed at the 33rd AGM held on 15th day of September, 2022, for
a period of three consecutive year with effect from 1st November, 2022 and 19thSeptember,
2022 respectively.
Ms. Sarika Mehra (DIN-06935192), Executive Director, retired by rotation at the 33rdAnnual
General Meeting (AGM") where she was re-appointed. b.Company Secretary.
Ms. Rimpa Roy was the Company Secretary till the closure of business hours of 31st
July, 2022. She resigned due to other prospects /opportunities. Ms. Ritika Varma was
promoted from the post of Deputy Company Secretary to Company Secretary with effect from 1st
August, 2022.
c. Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Shah is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
9. Number of Meetings of the Board.
The Board met six (6) times during the Financial Year under review. The details
thereof, including the attendance of the Directors, is provided in the Corporate
Governance Report which is annexed to this Report.
Further, one exclusive meeting of the Independent Directors, pursuant to Schedule IV of
the Act and sub-regulation 3 of Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations, was held on 9th
February, 2023.
All the meetings were held in accordance with the provisions of the Act, Listing
Regulations and the Secretarial Standard-1 (SS-1).
10. Policy on Directors' Appointment & Remuneration.
The Company's Nomination and Remuneration Policy, contains, inter-alia, policy on
directors' appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided under
sub-section (3) of section 178 of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
The Policy defines the basic principles and procedure of nomination and determination
of remuneration of all the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and the senior management.
It is further intended to ensure that the Company is able to attract, develop and retain
high-performing Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees and that their
remuneration is aligned with the Company's business strategies, values and goals. The
policy is based on the following pillars:
a. The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract,
retain and motivate directors of the quality required to run the Company successfully;
b. The relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate
benchmarks; and
c. The remuneration to directors, key managerial personnel and senior management
involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay, reflecting short and long-term
performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
The Policy in available on the website of the Company via the link:
https://nprfinance.com/nomination-and-remuneration-policy/
11. Opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience (including
proficiency) of the Independent Directors appointed during the year.
In terms of Rule 8(5) (iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board hereby
declares that:
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, the integrity, expertise and experience
(including the proficiency)of the Independent Directors of the Company is adequate and
commensurate with the size, structure, and business requirement of the Company.
Further, the Independent Directors have registered their names in the Independent
Directors' databank.
12. Declaration by the Independent Directors and statement on compliance of Code of
Conduct.
All the Independent Directors have furnished the Statement on Declaration of
Independence under section 149 (7) of the Act and Regulation 16 of the Listing
Regulations. Further, the Independent Directors have complied with the Code of Independent
Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
13. Statement on compliance of Code of Conduct.
The Corporate Governance Report contains a Declaration on compliance to the Code of
Conduct by the Directors and Senior Management Personnel of the Company.
14. Disclosure pursuant to Section 177(8) of the Act - Audit Committee.
As on 31st March, 2023, the composition of the Audit Committee is as under:
a. Mr. Rajendra Kumar Duggar (DIN-00403512) Chairperson & Independent
Non-Executive Director; b. Mr. Ashok Dhirajlal Kanakia (DIN-00738955)
Independent Non-Executive Director; c. Ms. Sarika Mehra (DIN-06935192)
Executive Director;
The Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Committee.
During the Financial Year under review, the Audit Committee met six (6) times and all
such meetings were held in accordance with the provisions of the Act readwith the Rules
made there under and the Listing Regulations. Details of the same, including the meeting
dates and the attendance of the Committee members, are provided in the Corporate
Governance Report.
Further, the Board has accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee in the
Financial Year 2022-2023.
15.Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
As on 31st March, 2023, the composition of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee is as under: a. Mr. Ashok Dhirajlal Kanakia (DIN-00738955)
Chairperson & Independent Non-Executive
Director; b. Mr. Rajendra Kumar Duggar (DIN-00403512) Independent
Non-Executive Director; c. Mr. Rishi Todi (DIN-00590337) Non-Executive and
Non-Independent Director;
The Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Committee.
The detail of the Committee, including the meeting dates and the attendance of the
Committee members, is provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
16. Composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
As on 31st March, 2023, the composition of the Stakeholders Relationship
Committee is as under:
a. Mr. Rajendra Kumar Duggar (DIN-00403512)Chairperson & Non-Executive
Independent Director ;
b. Mr. Ashok Dhirajlal Kanakia (DIN-00738955) Independent Non-Executive
Director;
c. Mr.Pawan Kumar Todi (DIN-00590156)Executive Non-Independent Director
(Managing Director) and d. Mr. Rishi Todi (DIN-00590337) - Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director.
The Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Committee.
The detail of the Committee, including the meeting dates and the attendance of the
Committee members, is provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
17. Directors' Responsibility Statement.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (c) read with section 134 (5) of the Act,
the Directors hereby confirm and state that:
a. In the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any. b. The
Directors have selected such accounting policies and have 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 as at the end of the Financial Year ended on
31st March, 2023 and of the loss of the company for the year under review.
c. The Directors 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 fraud and other irregularities.
d. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
e. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
18. Details in respect of frauds reported by the Auditors under sub-section (12) of
section 143 other than those which are reportable to the Central Government.
No such fraud was detected during the financial year under review.
19. Auditors & Auditors' report.
A. Statutory Auditor
M/s Deoki Bijay & Co. (Firm Registration No. 313105E), Chartered Accountants, were
reappointed at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM ) for a second term of five
years to hold office from the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting
till the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held in the
calendar year 2027.
The Company has received confirmation from M/s Deoki Bijay& Co. (Firm Registration
No. 313105E), in terms of section 139 of the Act, to the effect that it continues to
satisfy the criteria provided in section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and that it's
appointment is within the limits prescribed in the said section.
B. Independent Auditors' Report.
The Self Explanatory Independent Auditors' Report does not contain any adverse remarks
or qualification.
C. Secretarial Auditor.
M/s M Shahnawaz & Associates (Membership No. 21427, C.P. No: 15076) -, Practicing
Company Secretary having Firm Regn. No.: S2015WB331500, Membership No. 21427, C.P. No:
15076 and Office at 1, Abdul Hamid Street,5thfloor, Room No. 508, Kolkata 700
069, has been appointed for the issuance of the Secretarial Audit Report for the financial
year ended 31stMarch, 2023.
D. Secretarial Audit Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form No.MR-3 does not contain any adverse remarks and
is appended to the Directors' Report in Annexure-I.
E. Internal Auditor.
CS Anshika Shroff (C.P. No. 15055, Membership No. A38390), Company Secretary in
whole-time Practice is the Internal Auditor of the Company.
F. Internal Audit Report.
The Internal Audit Report does not contain any adverse remarks.
20. Secretarial Compliance Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, Company has obtained the
Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended 31st March, 2023, from M/s M
Shahnawaz & Associates (Membership No. 21427, C.P. No: 15076), Practicing Company
Secretary having Firm Regn. No.: S2015WB331500, Membership No. 21427, C.P. No:
15076,confirming compliance of SEBI Regulations / Circulars / Guidelines issued thereunder
and applicable to the Company. There are no observations or adverse remarks in the said
report.
21. Maintenance of Cost Records/Cost Audit.
Maintenance of Cost Records/Cost Audit was not applicable on the Company during the
financial year under review.
22. Particulars of Loans, guarantees or investments under Section 186 of the Act.
Details pertaining to loans, guarantees or investments are provided in the notes to the
Financial Statements.
23. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in
sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Act in the prescribed form.
All related party transactions, contracts or arrangements that were entered into,
during the financial year under review, were on an arms-length basis and in the ordinary
course of business.
The Company has adhered to its "Policy on Related Party Transactions and
Materiality of Related Party Transactions", as amended (from time to time in-line
with the requirement of the Listing Regulations) while pursuing all Related Party
transactions.
Requisite disclosure on Related Party Transactions in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of
Section 134 of the Act read with the Rules made thereunder is enclosed by way of ANNEXURE
II. SEBI has notified SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
(Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2021, vide its notification dated 9th November,
2021 whereby, inter-alia, effective from 1st April, 2022, various
amendments have been made in the provisions pertaining to the Related Party Transactions
under the Listing Regulations. This includes, amongst others: the requirement of obtaining
prior approval of the shareholders for all material related party transactions and also
for the subsequent material modifications. Accordingly approval of the shareholders was
obtained at the Extra-ordinary General Meeting dated 6th May, 2022, for various
material related party transactions. Also, consent of the shareholders was obtained at the
33rdAGM held on 15th September, 2022, for approval/ratification of
various related party transactions. Further, the Audit Committee at its Meeting held on 14th
February, 2023, accorded omnibus approval in line with the Company's Policy on Related
Party Transactions, to pursue such transactions subject to a maximum threshold limit of
Rs. 1 Crore per Related Party Transaction that are repetitive in nature, for the financial
year 2023-2024.
24. State of Company Affairs & Future Outlook.
As on 31st March, 2023, the Company, a Non-Systemically Important
Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Company, does not have any
outstanding public deposits and the Company shall not accept in the Financial Year
2023-2024 and thereafter, any public deposit without obtaining the prior approval in
writing of the Reserve Bank of India.
Company has recorded turnover at Rs. 1274.33 lakhs during the financial year under
review in comparison to Rs. 762.52 lakhs of the previous year. The rise in turnover is
primarily due to rise in sale of shares and securities.
However, the Company has registered loss before Tax of Rs. 331.95lakhs as against
profit of Rs. 20.81 lakhs in the previous financial year. The same is by and large
attributable to higher write-offs towards loan given under group loan segment before
lockdown, followed by the defaults and delays in repayment due to fallout of the COVID 19
pandemic. Loss after deferred Taxation was recorded at Rs. 241.68 lakhs against loss of
Rs. 5.23 lakhs in the previous year. As per the Requirement of IND AS, total Comprehensive
Loss comprising of Loss after all taxation and other Comprehensive Loss during the year
under review has been recorded at Rs. 373.06 lakhs (loss of Rs. 34.46 lakhs recorded in
the previous year).
Owned Fund of the Company stands at Rs. 4982.98 lakhs as against Rs. 5356.04 lakhs,
recorded in previous year.
Income from Financing under Loans has significantly decreased by 72.83% (approx) after
taking into account all write-offs, impairments and recoveries primarily due to
higher write-offs towards loan given under group loan segment before lockdown, followed by
the defaults and delays in repayment due to fallout of the COVID 19 pandemic - though on
the positive side, there has been significant increase in recovery against bad debts by
126.94% in comparison to the previous year.
In view of rising maintenance cost of turbines vis-a-vis low tariff rates available in
the market, it was decided to dispose off the turbines & accordingly Turbines with
Lands were sold at Rs. 2.80 Crores in total in the month of October 2022. Accordingly,
there has been a fall in income from wind power generation by 24.24%. Pursuant to the sale
of our Winds Turbines located at Dhule (Loc. No. K230, Village Chhadvel, Taluka Sakari,
District: Dhule) &Sangli (Loc. No. G210, Village Kundlapur, Taluka Kawthe Mahakal
District: Sangli) in Maharashtra, the Company is no more operating in the said segment as
the Board of Directors did not find any other suitable operating avenue in this segment.
Accordingly, it was considered to close the Wind Power segment with effect from 1st
June, 2023.
25. Material Changes and commitments, if any, 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 the report.
There were no material changes and commitments 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 Directors' Report.
26. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo.
Disclosure in terms of Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
a. Conservation of Energy.
The Company has no activity relating to conservation of energy.
b. Technology Absorption.
The Company has no activity relating to Technology Absorption. Further, the Company has
not entered into any technology transfer agreement. c. Foreign Exchange earnings and
outgo.
The Company does not have any Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the financial
year under review.
27. Risk Management Policy.
The Company has a Risk Management Policy which provides for the identification therein
of elements of risk, which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the
Company. The details pertaining to various types of risks are described in the Management
Discussion and Analysis report which is annexed to the Directors' Report.
Pursuant to Schedule IV(II)(4) of the Act, the Independent Directors, inter-alia
amongst others, review the system from time to time to ensure that Risk Management is
robust and satisfactory.
As on 31st March, 2023, the Company is not required to have a Risk
Management Committee in terms of the Listing Regulations and has voluntarily complied with
it. In terms of Regulation 17(9)(b) of the Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors is
responsible for framing, implementing and monitoring the Risk Management Plan of the
Company and has delegated the power of monitoring and reviewing of the risk management
plan to the Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Committee is inter-alia,
responsible for laying down procedures to inform Board members about the risk assessment
and minimization procedures.
28. Manner of formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees
and that of its individual directors.
The manner of formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees
and that of the individual directors is more fully described in the Corporate Governance
Report which is annexed to the Directors' Report. The evaluation is perused on the basis
of the Company's performance evaluation policy.
29. Change in the nature of business.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company in the Financial Year
under review. Further, the Company has closed it's Wind Power segment with effect from 1st
June, 2023.
30. Disclosures relating to Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint ventures.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary or associate companies (as defined in Section
2(6) of the Act) nor is associated with any joint ventures and therefore the disclosure
requirement pursuant to Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is not applicable
for the Company.
By virtue of the approval of the Scheme of Arrangement by the Hon'ble National Company
Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench vide Order dated 29th June, 2022, the
shares of various amalgamated and demerged companies has been transferred to the resulting
/ transferree Company M/s Rani Leasings & Finance Pvt. Ltd. Owing to the same,
NPR Finance Ltd ("NPR") has become an associate company of M/s Rani Leasings
& Finance Pvt. Ltd as the shareholding of Rani Leasings & Finance Pvt. Ltd in NPR
has exceeded 20% of its paid-up share capital.
31. Details in respect of adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to the
Financial Statements.
The Audit Committee of the Company ensures that there is a direct relationship between
the Company's objectives and the internal financial controls it implements, to provide
reasonable assurance about their achievement.
In this connection, the Audit Committee in coordination with the Internal Audit
Department periodically reviews the following:
a. Transactions are executed in accordance with the management's general or specific
authorization;
b. All transactions are promptly recorded in the correct amount in the appropriate
accounts and in the accounting period in which they are executed so as to permit
preparation of financial information within a framework of recognized accounting policies
and practices and relevant statutory requirements, if any;
c. Accountability of assets is adequately maintained and assets are safeguarded from
unauthorized access, use or disposition.
The Company has in place an Internal Financial Control Policy framed in accordance with
the Companies Act, 2013, reads with the Rule thereunder, the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider
Trading)(Amendment) Regulations, 2018 and other applicable laws in force.
There is a proper allocation of functional responsibilities within the Company and it
is ensured that the quality of personnel commensurate with their responsibilities and
duties. Further, proper accounting and operating procedures are followed to confirm the
accuracy and reliability of accounting data, efficiency in operation and safety of the
assets. The regular review of work of one individual by another, minimizes the possibility
of fraud or error in the absence of collusion.
A reference is made in this connection to the CEO & CFO Certification which forms
part of the Annual Report.
32. Disclosure pursuant to Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The Company has no employee whose remuneration exceeds the limit prescribed under
Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
I. The disclosure pursuant to Rule 5(1) of The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided herein below:
In computing the various parameters, the remuneration is as per the Income Tax Act,
1961.
(i) Ratio of Remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees
of the company for the financial year.
Directors |
Ratio of Remuneration to Median Remuneration |
Pawan Kumar Todi |
16.51 times(approx.) |
SarikaMehra |
13.98 times(approx.) |
Rajendra Kumar Duggar |
Paid Sitting Fees only |
Ashok Dhirajlal Kanakia |
Paid Sitting Fees only |
Rishi Todi |
Paid Sitting Fees only |
(ii) The percentage increase in the remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial
year.
Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and
Company Secretary |
% increase in remuneration in the Financial Year |
Rishi Todi - Non-executive Director |
-Paid Sitting Fees only |
Rajendra Kumar Duggar - Non-executive Director |
-Paid Sitting Fees only |
Ashok Dhirajlal Kanakia |
-Paid Sitting Fees only |
Pawan Kumar Todi - Managing Director |
0.00% |
SarikaMehra - Executive Director |
21.77% |
Ashok Kumar Shah - Chief Financial Officer of the
Company |
21.56% |
Rimpa Roy/Ritika Varma* -Company Secretary |
22.24% |
*Ms. Rimpa Roy was the Company Secretary till the closure of business hours of 31st
July, 2022 and Ms. Ritika Varma has been appointed as the Company Secretary with effect
from 1st August, 2022.
(iii) The percentage increase/decrease in the median remuneration of the employees in
the financial year.
There has been a increase by 0.38% in the median remuneration of the employees in the
Financial Year.
(iv) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the company.
As on 31st March, 2023, there are 73 employees on the roll of the Company.
(v) A. Average percentile increase/decrease made in the salaries of employees other
than the managerial personnel in the last financial year.
Percentile increase in the salary in 2022-2023 |
Percentile decrease in the salary in 2021-2022 |
6.10% |
4.50% |
B. Its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and
justification thereof.
In comparison to the aforesaid increase of 6.10% of other employees, the salary of the
Managerial Personnel increased by 5.92%. The increase in Salary of employees other than
managerial person is attributable to inflationary impact.
C. Whether there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial
remuneration.
There are no exceptional circumstances prevalent for increase in the managerial
remuneration.
(vi) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the
company.
The Board of Directors hereby affirms that the remuneration paid to all directors, Key
Managerial Personnel is in accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the
Company.
II. The disclosure pursuant to Rule 5(2) & 5 (3) of The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided herein below:
Details of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn:
Name of the employee |
Designation |
Remuneration inRs. |
Nature of Employment, whether contractual or
otherwise. |
Qualification & Experience of the employee. |
Pawan Kumar Todi |
Managing Director |
30,00,000 |
Contractual |
1.Qualification: B.Com.(Hons.) |
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|
|
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2. Experience: 41 years |
Sarika Mehra |
Executive Director |
25,39,200 |
Contractual |
1.Qualification: B.Com.(Hons.) ACS, AICMA. |
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|
|
|
2.Experience: 23 years. |
Shankar Birjuka |
General |
14,01,720 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B.Com. |
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Manager |
|
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2.Experience: 44 years. |
Ashok Kumar Shah |
Chief Financial Officer |
12,93,120 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B.Com. (Hons.). |
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|
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2.Experience: 48 years. |
RitikaVarma |
Deputy Company Secretary till |
7,70,880 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: M Sc. (Economics), FCS. |
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31st July, 2022. She was promoted to the post of Company
Secretary with effect from 1st August, 2022. |
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2.Experience: 10 years. |
Baljeet Kaur |
Senior Manager- Micro Finance |
7,70,880 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B.Com.(Hons.), LLB, ACS. |
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2.Experience: 9 years. |
Tapas Adhikary |
Area Manager |
5,93,495 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B. A. |
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2.Experience: 13 years |
Uttam Kumar Majumdar |
Manager (Finance) |
5,73,360 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B. Com. |
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2.Experience: 42 years |
Ashim Karmakar |
System In- charge |
5,57,520 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B.Com. |
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2.Experience: 29 years. |
Narendra Amrutlal Dabhi |
Dy. Manager- Legal &Recov. |
5,57,280 |
Permanent |
1.Qualification: B.Com. |
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(Ahmedabad Branch) |
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2.Experience: 32 years |
Name of the employee |
Date of commencement of employment |
Age of such employee |
Last Employment held by such employee before joining
the company. |
Percentage of equity shares held by the employee in the company
within the meaning of clause (iii) of sub-rule (2)of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. |
Pawan |
01/11/1994 |
70 |
- |
1. Individual Capacity (16.51%) |
Kumar Todi |
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2. Karta of Pawan Kumar Todi HUF (1.24%) |
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3. Karta of Pawan Kumar Raj Kumar Todi HUF (1.67%) |
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4. Karta of Pawan Kumar NandlalTodi HUF (0.98%) |
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5. Spouse: Mrs. RenuTodi (0.48%) |
Sarika Mehra |
17/04/2000 |
48 |
- |
- |
Shankar Birjuka |
01/04/1995 |
65 |
Chinar Builders Pvt. Ltd. |
- |
Ashok Kumar Shah |
01/07/1975 |
67 |
Ganesh Narayan Brijlal Private Limited |
- |
Ritika Varma |
01/05/2014 |
36 |
- |
- |
Baljeet Kaur |
01/12/2014 |
34 |
- |
- |
Tapas Adhikary |
14/05/2019 |
36 |
Jana Small Finance Bank |
- |
Uttam Kumar Majumdar |
02/05/1986 |
66 |
Bose Industries Pvt Ltd |
- |
Ashim Karmakar |
01/06/1996 |
53 |
Minisoft Pvt. Ltd. |
- |
Narendra Amrutlal Dabhi |
09/10/2007 |
61 |
Mas Financial Services Limited |
- |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Todi (DIN-00590156) is the son of Late Mr. Nandlal Todi (DIN-00581581)
and Mr. Rishi Todi (DIN-00590337) is the son of Mr. Pawan Kumar Todi (DIN-00590156)
Member of the Board of Directors. None of the others above is a relative of any director
or manager of the Company.
33. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy.
The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is aimed to provide a
vigilance mechanism for the directors and employees of the Company to raise concern of any
violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any
financial statements and reports, etc. The purpose of this Policy is to encourage the
Company's directors and employees who have concerns about suspected misconduct to come
forward and express these concerns without fear of punishment or unfair treatment.
No personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. There were no instances of
reporting under the Whistle Blower Policy.
The details of the Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy is explained in the Corporate
Governance Report and also disclosed on the website of the Company via the weblink:
https://nprfinance.com/vigil-mechanism-whistle-blower-policy/
34. Insider Trading.
The Company has in place various Codes/policies pursuant to the SEBI (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time.
The aforesaid Codes have been disclosed on the website of the Company.
35. Transfer of amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Please note that, no claims shall lie against the Company in respect of unclaimed
dividend amounts so transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Ms. Ritika Varma is the Nodal Officer of the Company. Claimants may contact the Nodal
Officer through the dedicated e-mail Id for the said purpose:
unclaimeddividend@nprfinance.com. Alternatively, the claimants may also write their
concerns to the Nodal Officer, addressed at the Registered Office. The relevant details in
the above matter, including the relevant notification of the Ministry, contact details of
the Nodal Officer, access link to the refund webpage of the IEPF Authority website, etc.,
are available on the website of the Company via the following link:
https://nprfinance.com/unclaimed-unpaid-dividend-public-deposit/
36. Compliance to norms prescribed by RBI for NBFCs.
Your Company has been complying with all the requisite applicable norms prescribed by
the Reserve Bank of India for Non-Deposit Taking Non-Systematically Important NBFCs.
37. Green Initiative.
To support the Green Initiative' in the Corporate Governance taken by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, to contribute towards greener environment and to receive
all documents, notices, including Annual Reports and other communications of the Company,
investors should register/update their e-mail addresses with the Company, by e-mailing
request at: investors@nprfinance.com.
Electronic Copies of the Annual Report and Notice of the Annual General Meeting are
sent to all members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depository
Participant(s).In the light of relaxations provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
& SEBI vide various circulars & notifications from time to time, Notice of the AGM
along with the Annual Report 2022-2023 is being sent only through electronic mode to those
members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories.
In terms of Section 108 of the Act and Rule 20 of the Company's (Management and
Administration) Rules 2014, the Company is providing remote e-voting facility to all the
members to enable them to cast their votes electronically on all the resolutions set forth
in the Notice.
38. Important information for shareholders: mandatory to furnish specified details to
the Company / Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
As an on-going measure to enhance the ease of doing business for investors in the
securities market, SEBI, vide Circular Nos. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD_RTAMB/P/ CIR/2021/655
dated
November 03, 2021 & SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD_RTAMB/P/ CIR/2021/687 dated December 14,
2021, had prescribed the common and simplified norms for processing investor's service
request by RTAs and norms for furnishing PAN, KYC details and Nomination. Further,
recently, SEBI hasmandated vide its Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/37
dated March 16, 2023, for all the security holders holding securities in physical form to
furnish various details /information/ documents referred in the said Circulars, to the
Company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA'). The folios wherein the
requisite documents / information are not available on or after 1st October,
2023, shall be frozen by the RTA. Relevant details and forms prescribed by SEBI in this
regard are available on the website of the Company at www.nprfinance.com. All shareholders
holding shares in physical form have been duly notified of the same by Postal mode of
communication. Further, all details in this regard alongwith necessary forms, are
available on the website of the Company (www.nprfinance.com) via the link:
https://nprfinance.com/investor-services/.
39. Compliance to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition,
and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Rules, 2013.
The Company strives to provide a safe working environment to all its employees,
including its women employees and is committed to the protection of women against sexual
harassment.
In adherence to the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Rules, 2013, the Company has
in place a Policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women. All employees (permanent,
contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy.
The Board of Directors do hereby confirm and state that, the Company has constituted an
Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, to look into the matters relating to
sexual harassment at workplace. More than one half of the members of the Committee are
women. The Board hereby confirm that, the composition of the Committee is in line with the
requirement of the aforementioned law in force. Ms. Sarika Mehra (DIN-06935192), Executive
Director, is the Presiding Officer.
In the event of any sexual harassment at workplace, any woman employee of the Company
may lodge complaint with Ms. SarikaMehra (DIN-06935192), in writing or electronically
through e-mail at: npr1@nprfinance.com .
During the period under review, no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment of women
at workplace were received by the Company. Accordingly, in terms of section 22 of the
Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, a
summary thereof is as under:
Particulars |
No. of Complaints |
Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year. |
Nil |
Number of complaints received during the year. |
Nil |
Number of complaints disposed off during the year. |
Nil |
Number of cases pending at end of the year. |
Nil |
40. Management's Discussion and Analysis Report.
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report in terms of the Listing Regulations
forms part of the Annual Report.
41. Affirmation on Compliance of Secretarial Standards.
The Board hereby affirms that, the Company has duly complied with the applicable
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
42. General.
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:
a. Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives.
The Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
or to undertake any CSR activities in terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act
and accordingly, the requisite disclosure requirement as is specified in Section 134(3)
(o) of the Act, is not applicable on the Company.
b. Details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V
of the Act.
The Company has neither accepted any deposits during the financial year under review,
nor has any outstanding deposits as on 31st March, 2023. Accordingly, the
question of unpaid or unclaimed deposits does not arise.
c. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's future operations
No significant and material orders have been passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's future operations.
d. Details of shares as per Employees Stock Option Scheme/Sweat Equity shares / Equity
shares with differential voting rights.
The Company has not issued any shares as per Employees Stock Option Scheme/Sweat Equity
shares / Equity shares with differential voting rights.
e. the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year alongwith their status as at the end of
the financial year in terms of Rule 8(5) (xi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
There were no such instances during the financial year under review.
f. the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one
time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial
Institutions along with the reasons theretoin terms of Rule 8(5) (xii) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Not Applicable.
43. Acknowledgement.
Your Directors wish to place on record their gratitude for the valuable guidance and
support rendered by the Government of India, various State Government departments,
Financial Institutions, Banks and stakeholders, including, but not limited to,
shareholders, customers and suppliers, among others.
The Directors look forward to the continued support of all the stakeholders in the
future and appreciate and value the contribution made by every member of the Company.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors |
On Behalf of the Board of Directors |
For NPR Finance Ltd |
For NPR Finance Ltd |
Rajendra Kumar Duggar |
Pawan Kumar Todi |
Chairperson |
Managing Director |
DIN-00403512 |
DIN-00590156 |
Place: Kolkata |
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Date:14.08.2023 |
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