Dear Members,
Your directors are pleased to present the 42nd Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Unifinz Capital India Limited ("the Company or
"UCIL") along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended
31st March, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Company's financial performance for the year ended 31st March, 2025
is summarised below:
(Rs in Lac)
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-2024 |
Total Income |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
12,135.32 |
2980.16 |
Other Income |
65.67 |
2.54 |
Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation
and amortization Expenses and Taxes |
3475.47 |
291.98 |
Less: Finance Charges |
667.79 |
389.76 |
Less: Depreciation & Amortization
Expenses |
144.23 |
76.07 |
Profit Before Tax Expense |
2663.45 |
(173.85) |
Less: Provision for Taxes |
657.86 |
(60.06) |
Profit After Taxes |
2005.58 |
(113.78) |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(6.20) |
3.88 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
1999.38 |
(109.90) |
STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS
The Company has successfully completed its another year and marked
turnover of Rs.12,135.32 Lacs.
The Major key highlights are given below:
Business Performance
a) Financial Highlight
Here are the key financial performance highlights of the Company for
the Financial Year 2024-2025 to be presented to the shareholders:
Revenue from operations significantly grew to H2,135.32 lakh,
representing a substantial increase of ^9155.16 lakh compared to the previous year's
figure of ^2980.16 lakh.
The Profit after Tax increased to ^2005.58 lakh from the
previous year's Loss H13.78 lakh, indicating a increase of ^2119.16 lakh due to increase
in operational revenue.
In spite of the uncertainties of the market and increased competition
during fiscal year 2024-25, the company has achieved significant growth across key
financial metrics. This success is attributable to our robust operating model, steadfast
focus on our long-term business plan, and unwavering commitment to serving our customers.
The company's resilience and determination have been instrumental in
achieving significant value creation and impressive profit growth. We are firmly confident
that the company is well-positioned for continued profitable expansion, leveraging our
solid fundamentals and unwavering dedication.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS
The Company operates as a Non-Banking Financial Company (Non- Deposit
Taking Company). There are no changes in the nature of business.
Scale Based Regulation (SBR):
The Company continues to comply with the Master Direction - Reserve
Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company - Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023
and all the applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc. as prescribed by RBI from time
to time.
Capital Structure
A. SHARE CAPITAL
i. Authorized Share Capital:
The Authorized Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2025
divided into 25,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year company has increased its authorised capital two (2)
times in following manner:
(a) Increased from from ^3,50,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crore Fifty Lakhs
Only) divided into
35.00. 000 (Thirty Five Lakhs Only) equity shares of H0/- (Rupees Ten
only) each to ^8,50,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Crore Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into 85,00,000
(Eighty Five Lakhs Only) equity shares of face value H0.00/- each by the creation of
additional
50.00. 000 (Fifty Lakhs) equity shares of H0/- (Rupees Ten) each as on
27th May,2024.
(b) Further increased from ^8,50,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Crore Fifty
Lakh Only) divided into 85,00,000 (Eighty Five Lakh) equity shares of H0/- (Rupees Ten
only) each to ^25,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Crore Only) divided into 2,50,00,000
(Two Crore Fifty Lakh) equity shares of face value H0.00/- each by the creation of
additional
1,65,00,000 (One Crore Sixty Five Lakh) equity shares of H0/- (Rupees
Ten only) each as on 29th January,2025.
ii. Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital:
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of your Company is Rs.
8,85,36,170 divided into 88,53,617 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year the Company has increased the paid-up capital as
follows:
a. Allotment of 50,00,000 (Fifty Lakh) convertible warrants, on
preferential basis to non-promoters with an option to convert the same into equal number
of equity shares at a price of Rs. 56.20/- per warrant, including premium of Rs. 46.20/-
per share on face value of Rs. 10/- per share as on 26th June, 2024.
b. allotment of 1,82,000 (One Lakh Eighty- Two Thousand) Equity shares
of the face value of INR 10.00/- only per Equity Share of the Company, at a price of INR
211.05/- (including a premium of INR 201.05/-) per equity share as on 16th September,
2024.
c. Allotment of 32,17,000 (Thirty-Two Lakh Seventeen Thousand) Equity
Shares of face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each upon conversion of warrants at an
issue price of Rs. 56.20/- (Rupees Fifty-Six and Twenty Paise only) each, including
premium of Rs. 46.20/- each as on 31st December,2024.
d. Allotment of 5,31,617 (Five Lakh Thirty-One Thousand Six Hundred
Seventeen) Equity shares of face value of H0.00/- only per Equity Share of the Company, at
a price of ^420.50/- (including a premium of ^410.50/- ) per equity as on 04th March,
2025.
e. Allotment of 17,83,000 (Seventeen Lakh Eighty-Three Thousand) Equity
Shares of face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each upon conversion of warrants at an
issue price of Rs. 56.20/- (Rupees Fifty-Six and Twenty Paise only) each, including
premium of Rs. 46.20/- each as on 21st March,2025.
B. Buy back of securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year
under review.
C. Bonus Shares
No bonus shares were issued during the year under review.
D. Issue of Equity Shares under ESOP
No Equity shares under ESOP shares were issued during the year under
review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no significant material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the company that occurred between the end of financial year and the
date of this Report.
SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Holding, Subsidiary, Joint Venture, or
Associate Company.
Hence, the prescribed Form AOC-1 containing the salient features
of the financial statements of subsidiaries, associate companies, and joint ventures is
not included in this report.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
During the Year Company has voluntary delisted the Equity shares from
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited.
The Company's equity shares are listed on BSE stock Exchange and having
the stock code is:
BSE Limited (BSE): 541358
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400 001,
Maharashtra, India
International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of the Company's
equity shares, having face value of ^ 10 each, is INE926R01012.
Listing fees for the Financial Year 2025-26 have been paid to the Stock
Exchanges.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND-AS)
Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025, are prepared in accordance with provisions of Indian Accounting Standards
(Ind-AS), as notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended from time to time.
FINANCE
During FY 2024-25, the Company met its funding requirements through an
Inter-Corporate Deposits ("ICDs") and borrowing from Non- Banking Finance
Company.
DIVIDEND.
Your company has paid an interim dividend of Rs. 0.50 per Equity Share
of Rs.10 each for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025..
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
Under section 45-IC of Reserve Bank of India ('RBI') Act, 1934,
non-banking financial companies ('NBFCs') are required to transfer a sum not less than 20%
of its net profit every year to reserve fund before declaration of any dividend.
The Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 401 Lacs Under section
45-IC of reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act,1934.
DEPOSITS
The Company being a non-deposit taking non-systemically important
Non-Banking Financial Company ("NBFC-ND- NSI"), the provisions relating to
Chapter V of the Act, i.e., acceptance of deposit, are not applicable. Requirement of
Disclosures as per NBFC regulations have been made in this Annual Report.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
A. DIRECTORS
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is in
compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from
time to time.
As on the date of this Report, the Board comprises 4
Directors, including 3 Independent Directors. The
Board functions with a clear focus on safeguarding and enhancing the
long-term value for all stakeholders. Its decisions and actions are strategically aligned
with the Company's vision and objectives.
The Board plays a pivotal role in guiding the Company's overall
direction by critically evaluating its strategic plans, governance policies, and
operational performance, thereby reinforcing its commitment to effective oversight and
sustainable value creation.
i. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AS ON 31st MARCH, 2025 AS FOLLOWS:
Name of Directors |
Designation and |
Category |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal |
Non- Executive Directors |
Promoter Group |
Mrs. Kiran Mittal* |
Non- Executive Directors |
Promoter Group |
Mr. Rishi Kapoor |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
Mr. Vinod Kumar |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
Mr. Ankit Singhal |
Independent Director |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
* Mrs. Kiran Mittal resigned from the position of Non-executive
Director with effect from 01st May,2025
ii. RETIREMENT BY ROTATION:
In accordance with the provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal (DIN: 00749265) retires by rotation at the forthcoming AGM and
being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his
reappointment.
The brief profile of Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal, director who is to be
re-appointed form part of the notes and explanatory statement to the notice of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting.
iii. APPOINTMENT AND CESSATION:
During the financial year 2024-25 there was no appointment and
cessation of Director(s).
After financial year ended 31st March,2025 Mrs. Kiran Mittal resigned
from the position of Non-executive Director w.e.f. 01st May,2025.
iv. STATEMENT ON DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT
DIRECTORS
The Company has received necessary declarations from Independent
Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under
Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") and SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"). In the
opinion of the Board, they fulfil the conditions of independence as specified in the Act
and the Listing Regulations and are independent of the Management.
In compliance with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and
regulation 25(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directors held
their separate meeting on 07.02.2025 without the attendance of non-independent directors
and members of Management, inter alia, to discuss the following:
i. review the performance of non-independent directors and the Board as
a whole;
ii. review the performance of the Chairperson of the company, taking
into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors;
iii. assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information
between the company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
v. Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing
Regulation, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own
performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its
Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and other Committees. The manner in which the
evaluation has been carried out explained hereunder:
The evaluations are based on questionnaire prepared which assessed the
performance of the Board on select parameters related to roles, responsibilities and
obligations of the Board and functioning of the Committees including assessing the
quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the company management and
the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its
duties. The evaluation criteria for the Directors were based on their participation,
contribution and offering guidance to and understanding of the areas which are relevant to
them in their capacity as members of the Board.
vi. Remuneration Policy
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior
Management and their remuneration.
The objective and broad framework of the Remuneration Policy is to
consider and determine the remuneration, based on the fundamental principles of payment
for performance, for potential, and for growth. The Remuneration Policy reflects on
certain guiding principles of the Company such as aligning remuneration with the long-term
interests of the Company and its shareholders, promoting a culture of meritocracy and
creating a linkage to corporate and individual performance, and emphasizing on
professional competence and market competitiveness so as to attract the best talent. It
also ensures the effective recognition of performance and encourages a focus on achieving
superior operational results.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommends the remuneration
of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, which is then approved by the Board of
Directors, subject to the approval of shareholders, wherever necessary. The level and
composition of remuneration shall be reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and
motivate the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees of the Company
required running the Company successfully.
vii. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, nineteen (19) Board Meeting(s) were duly
convened and held, are as follows:
1. 29th April, 2024;
2. 21st May, 2024;
3. 30th May, 2024;
4. 26th June, 2024;
5. 8th August, 2024;
6. 31st August, 2024;
7. 16th September, 2024;
8. 30th October, 2024;
9. 9th December, 2024;
10. 31st December, 2024;
11. 1st January, 2025;
12. 14th January, 2025;
13. 7th February, 2025;
14. 22nd February, 2025;
15. 26th February, 2025;
16. 4th March, 2025;
17. 17th March, 2025;
18. 21st March, 2025;
19. 28th March, 2025
Each Director informs the Company on an annual basis about the Board
and Board Committee positions he occupies in other companies including Chairmanships and
notifies changes during the term of their directorship in the Company. None of the
Directors on the Board are Members of more than ten Committees or Chairman of more than
five Committees across all the public companies in which they are Directors. Other
directorships do not include alternate directorships and companies incorporated outside
India. Chairmanships / Memberships of Board Committees include only Audit and Stakeholders
Relationship Committees.
Details of attendance of Directors in the Board Meeting during the
Financial Year 2024-25 are as under:
|
No. of Board
Meetings |
Whether attended the Last
AGM |
Name of Directors |
Entitled to attend |
Attended |
Attended |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal |
19 |
16 |
Yes |
Mrs. Kiran Mittal* |
19 |
16 |
Yes |
Mr. Rishi Kapoor |
19 |
19 |
Yes |
Mr. Vinod Kumar |
19 |
19 |
Yes |
Mr. Ankit Singhal |
19 |
18 |
No |
*Mrs. Kiran Mittal has resigned from the position of non-executive
director of the company w.e.f. 01st May,2025
B. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Details of Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are mentioned
below:
Ms. Ritu Sharma |
Chief Financial Officer |
Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee |
Chief Executive Officer |
Ms. Ritu Tomar |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
APPOINTMENT AND CESSATION OF KMP
During the year 2024-2025 Ms. Ketna Kumari has resigned from the
position of Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the w.e.f. 30.04.2024.
Ms. Ritu Tomar has appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance
officer of the Company w.e.f. 21st May,2025.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board has constituted the Committees of the Board with specific
terms of reference as per the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the
Companies Act, 2013.
i. Audit Committee
ii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
iii. Risk Management Committee
iv. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Board is responsible for constituting, assigning, coopting and
fixing the terms of reference for members of various committees.
A. Audit Committee Composition
The Board has set up qualified and Independent Audit Committee in
compliance with the requirements of Regulation 18 of SEBI Listing Regulations read with
Section 177 of the Act. During the period under review, the Board of Directors of the
Company accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
During the Financial Year 2024-2025, five Meetings of the Audit
Committee were held on 29.04.2024, 30.05.2024, 08.08.2024, 30.10.2024 and 07.02.2025
The Audit Committee comprises of the following members:
Name of Member |
Category |
Meetings Attended |
Mr. Rishi Kapoor |
(Chairman) Non-Executive, Independent
Director |
5 |
Mr. Ankit Singhal |
Member (Ex-Chairman) Non-Executive,
Independent Director |
5 |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal |
(Member)Non- Executive Director |
5 |
All the members of Audit Committee have the requisite qualification for
appointment in the Committee and possess sound knowledge of finance, accounting practices
and internal controls.
Scope of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee, inter alia, supports the Board to ensure an
effective internal control environment. The Committee discharges such duties and functions
with powers generally indicated in Listing Regulations.
The scope of the Audit Committee is as follows:
Terms of Reference
Oversight of the Company's financial reporting process and
disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct,
sufficient and credible;
Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of
appointment of auditors of the Company;
Approval of payment to Statutory Auditors for any other services
rendered by the Statutory Auditors;
Reviewing, with the management, the Annual Financial Statements
and Auditor's Report thereon before submission to the Board for approval, with particular
reference to:
(a) Matters required to be included in the Director's Responsibility
Statement to be included in the Board's Report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section (3)
of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013;
(b) Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons
for the same;
(c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise
of judgment by management;
(d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising
out of audit findings;
(e) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to
financial statements;
(f) Disclosure of any Related Party Transactions; and
(g) Qualifications in Draft Audit Report
Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial
statements before submission to the Board for approval;
Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses /
application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential
issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the
offer document / prospectus / notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency
monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate
recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter;
Reviewing and monitoring the auditor's independence and
performance, and effectiveness of audit process;
Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the
Company with Related Parties;
Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
Valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity,
wherever it is necessary;
Evaluation of Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management
Systems;
Reviewing, with the management, performance of Statutory and
Internal Auditors, adequacy of the Internal Control Systems;
Reviewing the adequacy of Internal Audit Function, if any,
including the structure of the Internal Audit Department, staffing and seniority of the
official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of Internal
Audit;
Discussion with Statutory Auditors before the audit commences,
about the nature and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area
of concern;
Reviewing reports of internal audit and discussing with Internal
Auditors on any significant findings of any internal investigations by the Internal
Auditors and the executive management's response on matters and follow-up thereon;
Reviewing reports of Cost audit, if any, and discussion with
Cost Auditors on any significant findings by them;
Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the
Internal Auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure
of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the Board;
Looking into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment
to the Depositors, Debenture Holders, Shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared
dividends) and creditors;
Reviewing the functioning of the Whistle Blower Mechanism;
Approval of appointment of Chief Financial Officer after
assessing the Qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
Recommending to the Board, the appointment and fixation of
remuneration of Cost Auditors, if applicable;
Evaluating Internal Financial Controls and Risk
Management Systems and reviewing the Company's financial and risk
management policies;
Reviewing the Management Discussion and Analysis of financial
condition and results of operations;
Reviewing the statement of significant Related Party
Transactions (as defined by the Audit Committee), submitted by management;
Reviewing the Management Letters / letters of internal control
weaknesses issued by the Statutory Auditors;
Reviewing the Internal Audit Reports relating to internal
control weaknesses;
Reviewing compliance with the provisions of the SEBI
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time, and
verify that the systems for internal controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
and
Reviewing the utilisation of loans and/or advances
from/investment by the Company in its subsidiary companies exceeding ^100 crore or 10% of
the asset size of the subsidiary, whichever is lower.
Recommending to the Board, the appointment, removal and terms of
remuneration of Chief Internal Auditor.
Reviewing the statement of deviations as follows:
(a) quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of
monitoring agency, if applicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation
32(1).
(b) annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than
those stated in the offer document/ prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7).
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Composition
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company comprises of
three Non-Executive Directors namely Mr. Rishi Kapoor, Mr. Ankit Singhal and Mrs. Kiran
Mittal (she resigned from position of Nonexecutive Director of the company w.e.f.
01.05.2025 and pursuant to this it was re-constituted with Mr. Vinod Kumar as the member
of the Committee. Mr. Rishi Kapoor is the Chairman of the Committee.
Meeting and Attendance
During the Financial Year 2024-2025, two Meetings of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee were held on 21st May,2024 and 21st March, 2025
The following table summarises attendance details of Nomination and
Remuneration Committee members during the year under review:
Name of Member |
Category |
Meetings Attended |
Mr. Rishi Kapoor |
(Chairman) Non-Executive, Independent
Director |
3 |
Mr. Ankit Singhal |
(Member) Non-Executive, Independent Director |
3 |
Mrs. Kiran Mittal* |
(Member) non-executive |
3 |
Mr. Vinod Kumar# |
(Member) non-executive |
0 |
*Mrs. Kiran Mittal has resigned from the position of non-executive
director and as the member of Nomination and remuneration committee of the Company w.e.f.
01st May,2025. Pursuant to her resignation, nomination & remuneration committee has
been reconstituted with Mr. Vinod Kumar as the Member of the committee.
#Mr. Vinod Kumar has been appointed as the member of the Committee
w.e.f. 30th May,2025.
Terms of Reference
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is empowered to review and
recommend to the Board of Directors, appointment/re-appointment, remuneration and
commission of the Directors and Senior Management of the Company with the guidelines laid
down under the statute.
The terms of reference of the Committee inter alia, includes the
following:
Formulating the criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of a Director and recommend to the Board of Directors
a Policy relating to the remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other
employees;
Formulating a criteria for evaluation of performance of
Independent Directors and the Board of Directors;
Devising a Policy on diversity of Board of Directors;
Identifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and
who may be appointed in Senior Management in accordance with the criteria laid down and
recommend to the Board of Directors their appointment and removal;
Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the
Independent Director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of Independent
Directors; and
Recommend to the board, all remuneration, in whatever form,
payable to senior management.
Performance evaluation criteria for Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee has laid down the Criteria for performance evaluation of the Board of Directors.
The Board carries out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the
Directors individually, Chairman as well as the evaluation of the working of its
Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The performance of individual Directors including
the chairman is evaluated on the parameters such as level of understanding and
contribution, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, independence of judgment,
safeguarding the interest of the Company and its shareholders etc. The performance
evaluation of the Independent Directors is carried out by the entire Board. The
performance evaluation of the Chairman and the NonIndependent Directors is carried out by
the Independent Directors and the Directors expressed their satisfaction with the
evaluation process.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
The remuneration paid to the Executive Directors of the Company is
decided by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee subject to the approval of shareholders, wherever required. The existing
Remuneration Policy of the Company is directed towards rewarding performance, based on
review of achievements on a periodical basis. The Remuneration Policy is in consonance
with the existing industry practice:
(a) Non-Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors/ Independent Directors are paid sitting fees
for attending the meetings of Board of Directors within the prescribed limits. The table
below provides the details of the sitting fees paid to the Non-Executive Directors during
the FY 2024-2025:
S. No Name of the Non-executive Director |
Sitting fees |
1 Mr. Rishi Kapoor |
5,00,000 |
2 Mr. Ankit Singhal |
24,000 |
3. Mr. Vinod Kumar |
4,80,000 |
C. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Company comprises of
three Members consisting of Non-Executive Independent Directors. Mr. Rishi Kapoor was the
Chairman of the Committee.
The composition and terms of reference of the Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee are in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and
Regulation 20 read with Schedule II (Part D) of the Listing Regulations.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, 4 (Four) Stakeholders' Relationship
Committee Meeting were held on 29 April,2025, 08th August, 2024, 30th October,2024 and
13th January, 2025.
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee comprised of the following
Directors as its members, as on 31 March, 2025 and Attendance at the said meetings is
provided below:
Name of Member |
Category |
Meetings Attended |
Mr. Rishi Kapoor |
(Chairman) Non-Executive, Independent
Director |
4 |
Mr. Ankit Singhal |
(Member) non-executive, Independent Director |
4 |
Mr. Pawan Kumar Mittal |
Member |
4 |
Mr. Rishi Kapoor was present at the 4st Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on 30th September, 2024 to answer the shareholder's queries. Ms. Ritu Tomar,
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, acts as the Secretary to Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee. The terms of reference of the Stakeholders' Relationship
Committee, inter-alia, includes the following:
i. To look into various aspects of interest of shareholders, debenture
holders and other security holders including complaints related to transfer/transmission
of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of declared dividends, issue of new/
duplicate certificates, general meetings etc.
ii. Reviewing the measures taken for effective exercise of voting
rights by shareholders.
iii. Reviewing of adherence to the service standards adopted in respect
of various services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
iv. Reviewing the various measures and initiatives taken for reducing
the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/
annual reports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the Company.
v. Carry out any other function as is referred by the Board from time
to time or enforced by any statutory notification / amendment or modification as may be
applicable.
During the year under review, Company has received no complaint from
the shareholders of the Company.
COMPANY'S POLICIES:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and other
corporate laws, the Board of Directors are required to frame different Policies/ maintain
systems/ plans and devise Codes. All the applicable policies will be available on the
website of the Company at https://www.unifinz.in/ investor.php. Hereunder, details of
Company's policies are detailed below:
1. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy which
lays down a framework for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel, Senior Management and for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of directors, fixation of their remuneration as per the Companies Act, 2013
and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
2. VIGIL MECHANISM (WHISTLE BLOWER)
The Company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy to establish a vigil
mechanism for Directors/Employees and other stakeholders of the Company to report concerns
affecting the smooth and efficient running of operations of the Company. This Policy
documents the Company's commitment to maintain an open work environment in which
employees, consultants and contractors are able to report instances of unethical or
undesirable conduct, actual, suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of
Conduct.
3. THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Policy for Prevention and Redressal of
Sexual Harassment, designed to providing work environment that ensures every employee is
treated with dignity and respect and afforded equitable treatment. We are also committed
to promoting a work environment that is conducive to the professional growth of its
employees and encourages equality of opportunity.
4. POLICY FOR DETERMINATION OF MATERIALITY OF
EVENTS OF INFORMATION
The Company has adopted a comprehensive Policy for Determination of
Materiality of Events and Information, in accordance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, to identify and disclose material events and
information to the Stock Exchanges in a timely and transparent manner.
In addition, the Company has diligently complied with the directions,
guidelines, and regulatory requirements prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). We
remain committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, regulatory
compliance, and transparency, and continue to ensure adherence to all applicable policies,
codes, and statutory obligations.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are not applicable on the
Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Directors state that the Company is complying with the applicable
Secretarial Standard issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India on meetings of
the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT
The Company, being an NBFC registered with the RBI and engaged in the
business of giving loans in ordinary course of its business, is exempt from complying with
the provisions of section 186 of the Act with respect to loans and guarantees.
Accordingly, the disclosures of the loans given as required under the aforesaid section
have not been made in this Report.
However, the details of loans, guarantees, and investments made as
required under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act and the rules made thereunder are
set out in the Note 5 to the Financial Statements of the Company.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The internal control systems commensurate with the size, scale and
complexity of the operations of the Company. These have been designed to provide
reasonable assurance with regard to recording and providing reliable financial and
operational information, complying with the applicable statutes, safeguarding assets from
unauthorised use, executing transactions with proper authorisation, and ensuring
compliance with corporate policies.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly reviews the
effectiveness of the internal control system across the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is aware of the risks associated with the business. It
regularly analyses and takes corrective actions for managing/ mitigating the same. The
Company has framed a formal Risk Management Framework for risk assessment and risk
minimization which is periodically reviewed to ensure smooth operation and effective
management control. The Audit Committee subject to Board of Directors also reviews the
adequacy of the risk management framework of the Company, the key risks associated with
the business and measure and steps in place to minimize the same.
Further, information on the risk management process of the Company is
contained in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report which forms part of the
Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis Report("MDAR") for the
year under review, as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is presented in a separate
section, forming part of the Annual Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company recognizes that Human Resources are pivotal to its success.
A well-crafted Human Resource policy and leave policy, coupled with its effective
implementation and employees' satisfaction, nurtures the Company's long-term growth story.
The Company fosters a fair and inclusive environment that encourages the emergence of
fresh ideas, upholds respect for individuals, and ensures equal opportunities for success.
As a growing organization, our Company has expanded its assets in the
Organizational Chart. The number of employees has increased from 145 to 356 as of March
31, 2025. We continue to maintain a happy and satisfactory environment within our office.
We are pleased to report that Corporate Relations were maintained
satisfactorily throughout the year. The Company extends its sincere appreciation to all
employees for their cooperation and dedicated efforts, which have played a pivotal role in
our collective achievements.
As part of our continued commitment to prioritizing employee well-being
and addressing their concerns, the Company will organize training programs and interactive
sessions aimed at empowering and motivating our workforce.
We actively recognize and reward experience, merit, performance,
leadership, strategic thinking, collaboration, and a results-driven approach through a
transparent and objective appraisal process. Our dedication to fostering a supportive and
engaging work environment is further reinforced through the institution of awards and
recognitions · heartfelt tokens of appreciation for the unwavering commitment and
excellence demonstrated by our team.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 ('POSH ACT')
Your company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment
free work place for every individual working in the company's premises through various
interventions and practices. The company always endeavours to create and provide an
environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.
The company have a formal Anti Sexual Harassment policy in line with the requirements of
The Sexual Harassment of Workmen at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal)
Act, 2013. Internal complaints committee has been set up to redress complaints
contractual, temporary and trainees are covered under the policy.
The following is the summary of sexual harassment complaints received
and disposed of during the 2024-2025: -
No. of complaints received: 1
No. of complaints disposed off: 1
MATERNITY BENEFIT
Your Company is compliant with the statutory provisions of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
RBI COMPLIANCES
The Company from the date of receipt of Certificate of Registration
continues to comply with all the applicable regulations, guidelines, etc. prescribed by
the RBI, from time to time.
As a Non-systemically Important, non-deposit taking NBFC, the Company
always strives to operate in compliance with applicable RBI guidelines and regulations and
employs its best efforts towards achieving the same. The disclosure of complaints was
elaborated following the format prescribed by the RBI in Circular no. DOR. ACC.REC.
No.20/21.04.018/2022-23, dated April 19, 2022. This circular pertains to disclosures in
the financial statements' Notes to Accounts of NBFCs.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHER ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Information required as per Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
("Act") read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-I to this Report.
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing
the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the
limits set out in the said rules is provided in the Annual Report, which forms part of
this Report. Having regard to the provisions of the first proviso to Section 136(1) of the
Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of
the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Corporate Office of
the Company on all working days during the business hours till the date of ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the
Company Secretary and the same will be furnished on request.
Annual Report 2024-25
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
During the year, the Company neither incurred any expenditure on
conservation of energy, technology absorption nor have any foreign exchange earning,
outgo.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Disclosure regarding non-applicability of corporate governance is
annexed as Annexure- II in the report.
CEO and CFO CERTIFICATION
The Certificate, as required under Regulation 17 (8) of the Listing
Regulations, duly signed by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, was placed before the Board, and the same is enclosed to this Report and forms
part of the Annual Report as Annexure-III. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
a) Statutory Auditors
The members of the Company at its 40th Annual General Meeting held on
30th October, 2023 had appointed M/s. V R Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firms
Registration No. 0001239C) as the Statutory Auditor of the Company to hold office from the
conclusion of 40th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 45th Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
However, M/s. V R Associates to enable the management make required
changes, vide their resignation letter dated 29th May, 2025 have resigned as the Statutory
Auditor of the Company effective from 30th May, 2025 which resulted into casual vacancy in
the office of Statutory Auditor as envisaged by section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013
and Board took note of the same in the Board meeting held on 30th May,2025.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 28th, 2025, as per
the recommendation of the Audit Committee, and pursuant to the provisions of Section
139(8) of the Companies Act 2013, passed resolution for recommendation/ appointment of
M/s. R Gopal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 000846C), to
hold office as the Statutory Auditors of the Company till the conclusion of 42nd AGM and
to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of M/s. V R Associates, Chartered
Accountants, (Firm Registration No: 0001239C) subject to the approval of the members in
the forthcoming general meeting of the Company.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 28th June, 2025, as per
the recommendation of the Audit Committee and pursuant to Section 139 and other applicable
provisions, if any, of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014 and other applicable provisions if any, recommended the appointment of M/s. R
Gopal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 000846C), as
Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for a period of five years, from the
conclusion of the 42nd Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), till the conclusion of
the 47th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2030. The appointment of M/s. R Gopal
& Associates as statutory auditors of the company is recommended for approval of the
shareholders of the Company.
The basis of recommendation of M/s. R Gopal & Associates for
appointment as statutory auditors and particulars of experience, attributes and skills
that qualify M/s. R Gopal & Associates for appointment as statutory auditor, are
disclosed in the explanatory statement forms part of the AGM Notice.
Auditors' Report:
Your Company's Directors have examined the Statutory Auditors' Report
issued by M/s VR Associates, Chartered Accountants on the Annual Accounts of the Company
for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. There is no reservation, qualification or
adverse remark made by the Statutory Auditors in their Report and their clarifications,
wherever necessary, have been included in the Notes to the Accounts section as mentioned
elsewhere in this Annual Report.
b) SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the rules
framed there under Mr. Uttsav Singh, Proprietor of M/s Singh US & Associates, Company
Secretaries was appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company and the Secretarial Audit
Report issued by them for the financial year 2024-25 is enclosed as Annexure-IV.
Further the Board at its meeting held on 31st May, 2025 has subject to
approval of shareholders of the Company, approved the appointment of Mr. Uttsav Singh,
proprietor of M/s Singh US & Associates as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for
a term of five years commencing from the financial year 2025-26 up to financial year
2029-2030 at a remuneration fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company in consultation
with Audit Committee from time to time. The said proposal forms a part of the notice of
the AGM.
Reporting of frauds by auditors
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the
secretarial auditor has reported to the Audit Committee, under Section 143 (12) of the
Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers
or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Board's report, which
forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
c) COST AUDITOR
The provision of section 148 of the Act relating to maintenance of cost
records and cost audit are not applicable to the Company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the
Annual Return for the Financial Year 2024-25, which will be filed with the Registrar of
Companies/MCA, is hosted on the Company's website and can be accessed at https://www.unifinz.in/investor
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, all contracts/ arrangements/transactions
entered into by the Company with related parties were in ordinary course
of business and on an arm's length basis. There were no material
related party transactions entered by the Company during the year under review.
Systems are in place for obtaining prior omnibus approval of the Audit
Committee on an annual basis for transaction with related parties which are of a
foreseeable and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus
approval so granted and a statement giving details of all transactions with related
parties are placed before the Audit Committee for their review on a periodic basis. None
of the transactions required members' prior approval under the Act or SEBI Listing
Regulations.
Details of transactions with related parties during FY 2024-25 are
provided in the Note No. 31 of notes to the financial statements. There were no
transaction requiring disclosure under section 134(3)(h) of the Act. Accordingly, the
disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in
Form AOC-2 is not applicable and declaration regarding non-applicability is annexed
as Annexure-V. The Company has formulated a policy for dealing with related party
transactions which is also available on website of the Company at https://www.unifinz.in/
investor.php.
CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors (Pursuant to
Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015) for the year ending 31st March 2025, has
annexed as " Annexure - VI" to this report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors, in terms of Section
134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"), state that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under
Schedule III to the Act, had been followed and there are no material departures;
(b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31stMarch 2025
and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) the Directors had 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 had prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern'
basis;
(e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
(f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting/Postal Ballot
The 41st AGM of the Company was held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at
05:00 P.M. through video conferencing and audio-visual means.
During the year under review, three (3) Extra-ordinary General Meeting
was held as mentioned below:
S.NO. DATE |
TIME |
VENUE |
Details of special Resolution(s) Passed |
1 27th May,2024 |
03:00 P.M. |
Through Video Conferencing |
I. Issue of warrants 50,00,000 convertible
into equity shares to the proposed allottees on a Preferential Basis through private
placement offer letter. |
2 04th September,2024 |
03:00 P.M. |
Through Video Conferencing |
I. Preferential allotment of upto 1,82,000
(One Lakh Eighty Two Thousand Only) equity shares to the persons belonging to non-promoter
category |
3 29th January,2025 |
03:00 P.M |
Through Video Conferencing |
I. Preferential Allotment of Up to 9,45,690
(Nine Lakh Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundread Ninety Only) Equity Shares to The Persons
Belonging to Non-Promoter Category |
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II. Increase in the borrowing limits of the
company in terms of section 180(1)(c) of the act. |
GENERAL
Your 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.
a) Issue of equity shares with differential right as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
b) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any scheme.
c) Issue of Employees Stock Option to employees of the Company under
any scheme.
d) No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or
Courts or tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operation in
future.
e) No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or
the Board.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY
AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
As there is no application made or pending under Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016, so there is no requirement to give details of application made or
any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for
the continued support, cooperation, and assistance extended by the Company's Bankers,
Regulatory Authorities, Financial Institutions, Stakeholders, Suppliers, Customers, and
other valued Business Associates during the year under review. Their sustained
encouragement has been instrumental in the Company's performance and growth.
The Board also takes this opportunity to express its deep appreciation
for the commitment, dedication, and hard work demonstrated by the Company's executives,
officers, and staff at all levels. Their contributions have been pivotal to the Company's
continued progress.
The Company is engaged in a single line of business; hence, separate
segment reporting under applicable accounting standards is not required.
For and on behalf of the Board of
Directors Unifinz Capital India Limited |
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Pawan Kumar Mittal |
Rishi Kapoor |
Director |
Independent Director |
DIN: 00749265 |
DIN: 09844727 |
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