To,

The Members,

Your directors have pleasure to present 14^th Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the financial year ended on 31^st March, 2025.

You being our valued partners in the Company, we share our vision of growth with you. Our guiding principles are a blend of realism and optimism which has been and will be the guiding force of all our future endeavors.

1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:

The Company's financial performance during the year ended 31^st March, 2025 compared to the previous year is summarized below:

(Rs. in Hundreds)

The Company discloses consolidated and standalone financial results on a quarterly basis, which are subjected to limited review and publishes Audited Standalone & Consolidated Financial Results annually.

2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:

i) Standalone Performance

During the year under review, Standalone Performance of the Company has posted higher Revenue from Operation of Rs. 73,34,817.49/- Hundreds as compared to Rs. 29,75,910.02/- Hundreds in the corresponding previous year. Due to higher income generation during the year under review, the Company has posted higher Net Profit after tax of Rs. 6,57,520.40/- Hundreds in the current year as compared to the Net Profit after Tax of Rs. 1,79,106.79/- Hundreds in the corresponding previous year. Your directors are hopeful to earn rational profit in the years to come.

ii) Consolidated Performance

During the year under review, Consolidated Performance of the Company has posted higher Revenue from Operation of Rs. 73,34,817.49/- Hundreds as compared to Rs. 29,75,910.02/- Hundreds in the corresponding previous year. Due to higher income generation during the year under review, the Company has posted higher Net Profit after tax of Rs. 6,56,977.52/- Hundreds in the current year as compared to the

Net Profit after Tax of Rs. 1,79,106.79/- Hundreds in the corresponding previous year. Your directors are hopeful to earn rational profit in the years to come.

3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

During the year under review, Company has capitalized a sum of Rs. 4,32,300/- Hundreds out of Securities Premium of Rs. 1,71,900/- Hundreds and Retained Earnings of Rs. 2,60,400/- Hundreds for the purpose of issue of bonus equity shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupee One) each, in the ratio of one (1) equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- each for every Five (5) existing equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- each. Your directors have decided to transferred whole amount of profit to retained earnings as per annexed audited Balance sheet for the year ended 31^st March, 2025.

4. VARIATIONS IN NET WORTH:

The Standalone Net worth of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2025, is Rs. 32,85,175.18/- Hundreds as compared to Rs. 26,27,654.77/- Hundreds for the previous financial year ended 31^st March, 2024 and the Consolidated Net worth of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2025, is Rs. 32,84,632.30/- Hundreds as compared to Rs. 26,27,654.77/- Hundreds for the previous Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2024.

5. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as per the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2025, forms part of the Annual Report.

As per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed the Audited Financial Statements of its Subsidiary Company on its website at https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#financials and the same shall be provided to the shareholders upon their request.

6. DIVIDEND:

During the year under review, your directors have not recommended any Dividend on Equity Shares of the Company with a view to conserve resources for expansion of business. Notwithstanding the fact that company does not fall under the mandatory criteria of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has voluntarily adopted Dividend Distribution Policy and the said policy is available at the web-link: https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#policies.

During the year under review, the Directors have not recommended any Dividend on Equity shares of the company and hence not liable under section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the transfer to the account called "Unpaid Equity Dividend Account".

7. INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

During the year, the Company was not liable to transfer any amount to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as required under Section 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013. Pursuant to the provisions of Investor Education and Protection Fund (Uploading of Information regarding unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with Companies) Rules, 2012, the Company has uploaded the details of unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company as on 31^st March, 2025 on the website of the Company at web link: https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html.

8. SHARE CAPITAL:

• Increase in Authorized Share Capital of the Company:

During the year, pursuant to the shareholders' approval received by way of postal ballot dated 12^th September, 2024, the Company has increased the authorized share capital of the Company from Rs. 22.00. 00.000/- (Rupees Twenty-Two Crores) divided into 4,40,00,000 (Four Crores Forty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) each to Rs. 37,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Seven Crores) divided into 7.40.00. 000 (Seven Crores Forty lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) each by creation of additional 3,00,00,000 (Three Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) each ranking pari passu with the existing Equity Shares.

• Sub-Division / Split of Equity Shares of the Company:

The Strategic decision for Sub-Division / Split of Equity Shares of the Company was envisaged to improve the liquidity of the Company's Equity shares with a view to encourage wider participation of investors and to make these equity shares more affordable for the small investors at the Stock Market.

During the year under review, pursuant to the approval of the Board in its meeting held on 8^th August, 2024 and the approval of the Members of the Company received by way of postal ballot on 12^th September, 2024, the Company has split/sub-division of 1 (One) Equity Share of the Company having face value of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five) each into 5 (Five) Equity Shares having face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One) each fully paid-up Equity Shares of the Company w.e.f. record date i.e. 25^th September, 2024.

• Issue of Bonus equity shares:

During the year under review, in order to encourage the shareholders' continued support, pursuant to the approval of the Board in its meeting held on 8^th August, 2024 and the approval of the Members of the Company by way of postal ballot on 12^th September, 2024, the Company has allotted 4,32,30,000 equity shares having face value of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One) each as bonus equity shares, in the ratio of one (1) equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- each for every Five (5) existing equity share having face value of Rs. 1/- each to the shareholders appearing in the Register of Members as on the record date i.e. 25 ^th September, 2024 in its Board Meeting held on 26^th September, 2024 each ranking pari passu with the existing Equity Shares.

Further, the BSE Limited has granted listing approval with vide Letter No. LOD/Bonus/BN- List/DA/1021/2024-25 dated 30^th September, 2024 for listing of Bonus equity shares of the Company and trading approval with vide Letter No. LOD/BONUS/SV/100/2024-2025 dated 8^th October, 2024 for trading of Bonus equity shares of the Company. Bonus equity shares were listed and admitted for trading on BSE Limited from Wednesday, 9^th October, 2024. Pursuant to Regulation 295(1) of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 read with SEBI circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/00094 dated June 21, 2023, trading of the bonus equity shares was required to be commenced latest by 07^th October, 2024. However, the same has been delayed by 2 days.

During the year under review, there is a change in Authorized, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company on account of Sub-Division/ Split of Equity Shares of the Company and issuance of Bonus Equity Shares.

Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on 31^st March, 2025 is Rs. 37,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty- Seven Crores only) divided into 37,00,00,000 (Thirty-Seven Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each.

Issued, Subscribed and paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on 31^st March, 2025 is Rs. 25,93,80,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Crores Ninety-Three Lakhs Eighty Thousand only) divided into 25,93,80,000 (Twenty-Five Crores Ninety-Three Lakhs Eighty Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupees One only) each.

After the year ended 31^st March, 2025, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 27^th June, 2025, approved the offer and issuance of equity shares of the Company by way of a Rights Issue for an amount not exceeding Rs. 20,75,04,000/- to the eligible equity shareholders of the Company as on the record date (to be determined by the Board of Directors in due course) subject to receipt of statutory /regulatory approvals, as may be applicable in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (SEBI ICDR Regulations) and other applicable laws, primarily to pare down the Company's existing debt and support its future growth plans. Company has filed the draft letter of offer/letter of offer with the stock exchange, in line with the amended requirements under SEBI ICDR Regulations. Further, BSE Limited has granted In-principle approval vide Letter No. LOD/RIGHT/TT/FIP/747/2025-26 dated 21^st August, 2025 for undertaking Rights Issue of the fully paid-up equity shares of the Company.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any Equity Shares with differential rights or granted any stock options. The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares to its Directors or employees and also has not made any buy back of shares during the year under review.

9. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

As on 31^st March, 2025, Your Company has 6 (Six) Directors, namely,

During the said financial year, the following changes were occurred:

* Mr. Hardikbhai Rajubhai Patel (DIN: 08566796), Whole-time Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation was re-appointed in 13^th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 26^th September, 2024.

* Re-appointment of Director:

There was no re-appointment of any Director during the year.

After the closure of financial year, the following changes were occurred:

a) In terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Shwetkumar Dhirajbhai Koradiya (DIN: 03489858), Chairman and Managing Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the forthcoming 14^th Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board, on the basis of recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, recommends his re-appointment as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company, for approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM. Brief profile and other details of Mr. Shwetkumar Dhirajbhai Koradiya in terms of the Act, Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standards on General Meeting, is provided in the AGM Notice.

b) The term of Mr. Shwetkumar Dhirajbhai Koradiya (DIN: 03489858), as a Managing Director of the Company was completed on 30^th June, 2025. The Board of Directors at their Meeting convened on 27^th June, 2025, based on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, approved his re-appointment, for a further period of next 3 (Three) years with effect from 1^st July, 2025 and the same shall be placed before the shareholders of the Company at the 14^thAnnual General Meeting for their approval.

c) The term of Mr. Hardikbhai Rajubhai Patel (DIN: 08566796), as a Whole Time Director of the Company was completed on 30^th June, 2025. The Board of Directors at their Meeting convened on 27^th June, 2025, based on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, approved his re-appointment for a further period of next 3 (Three) years with effect from 1^st July, 2025 and the same shall be placed before the shareholders of the Company at the 14^thAnnual General Meeting for their approval.

10. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

Pursuant to Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company has the following Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) as on 31^st March, 2025:

During the year, there were following changes in structure of the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.

• Ms. Neha Viraj Shah (ACS No.: 63972) has been resigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the Company w.e.f. 15^th June, 2024.

• Ms. Mahima Lohiya (ACS No.: 74384), has been appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 12^th August, 2024.

• Ms. Mahima Lohiya (ACS No.: 74384) has been resigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the Company w.e.f. 14^th November, 2024.

• Ms. Madhuriben Chhatrola (ACS No.: 74197), has been appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 13 ^th January, 2025.

After closure of the financial year, there were no changes till conducting the Annual General Meeting in structure of the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.

11. MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

During the financial year ended 31^st March, 2025, nine (9) Board meetings were held on the following dates: 30^th May 2024, 08^th August 2024, 12^th August 2024, 29^th August 2024, 26^th September 2024, 11^th October 2024, 14^th November 2024, 13^th January 2025 and 14^th February 2025.

The gap between two Meetings did not exceed 120 days and the Meetings were conducted in compliance with all applicable laws. The necessary quorum was present for all the Board Meetings.

For brief details of meetings of the Board of Directors, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this Annual Report.

12. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS:

Annual General Meeting (AGM):

During the year, 13 ^th Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on Thursday, 26^th September, 2024 through audio-video conference/other audio-visual means. The 14^th AGM of the Company will be held on Thursday, 25 ^th September, 2025 at 4:00 pm, through audio-video conference/ other audio-visual means to discuss the business as stated in the AGM Notice.

Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM):

No Extra Ordinary General Meeting was held during the financial year 2024-25.

Postal Ballot:

During the Financial Year 2024-25, the following resolutions were passed through Postal Ballot:

13. COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Audit Committee:

As on 31^st March, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Company comprises 3 (three) Non-Executive Independent Directors, Mrs. Neha Patel, Mrs. Jenish Bhavsar and Mr. Yash Trivedi. Mrs. Neha Patel is the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.

All members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and possess accounting and financial management knowledge. The details of the same are provided under the head Skills/ Expertise/ Competence of the Board of Directors in the Corporate Governance Report. The Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Committee. The Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors are periodically invited to attend the Audit Committee Meetings. The Board has accepted all recommendations made by the Audit Committee from time to time.

Other Board Committees:

Details of other Committees, their compositions, Meetings held, attendance of the Members at the Committee Meetings during the financial year 2024-25 are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The composition of the Board Committees is also uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed through the https://www.starlineps.com/about.html.

14. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that-

a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year 31^st March, 2025 and profit of the Company for that period;

c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively during the year.

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

15. REPORTING OF FRAUDS:

During the Financial Year 2024-25, there have been no instances of frauds reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, either to the Company or to the Central Government.

16. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

All Independent Directors have given declarations of independence, as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 stating that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmed compliance with the provisions of Rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended, relating to registered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (‘IICA') towards the inclusion of their names in the data bank maintained with it and they meet the requirements of the proficiency self-assessment test. All Independent Directors of the Company have affirmed compliance with Schedule IV of the Act and the Company's Code of Conduct for Directors and Employees for the Financial Year 2024-25.

In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors, fulfill the conditions of independence specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. As required under Regulation 25(9) of the Listing Regulations the Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the declaration and confirmed the same after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of such declarations.

17. POLICY ON APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

Pursuant to provision of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has framed a Policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors. The salient features of the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company has been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report.

In pursuance of the Company's policy to consider human resources as its invaluable assets, to pay equitable Remuneration to all Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Employees of the Company, to Harmonize the aspirations of human resources consistent with the goals of the Company and in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time, the policy on nomination and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management has been formulated.

The Remuneration of the Executive Directors is determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee within the permissible limits of the Companies Act, 2013 and as approved by Board and shareholders. The Company's remuneration policy is driven by the success and performance of the managerial personnel. While reviewing the remuneration of managerial personnel, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and other senior officials, the Committee takes into account the following:

a. Financial position of the Company

b. Scales prevailing in the industry

c. Appointee's qualification and expertise

d. Past performance

e. Past remuneration etc.

Nomination and Remuneration policy of the Company is also available on the Company's website at https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html

18. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

In compliance with the requirements of Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a familiarization programs for Independent Directors to familiarize them with the working of the Company, their roles, rights and responsibilities vis-a-vis the Company, the industry in which the company operates, business model etc., along with updating on various amendments in the Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013. These updates not only keep Directors informed but also offer opportunities for interaction with Management. All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware of their roles and responsibilities at the time of their appointment through a formal letter of appointment, which also stipulates various terms and conditions of their engagement. Further, all the Independent Directors of the Company have successfully registered with the Independent Director's Databank of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

The detail of the aforementioned programme imparted during the financial year as required under Regulation 46 of the SEBI Listing Regulations is available on the company's website web-link at https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#policies.

19. SUBSIDIARIES. JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES:

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY:

StarlinePS International Private Limited: The Company has incorporated a newly wholly owned subsidiary under the name StarlinePS International Private Limited on 25^th October, 2024.

The Company does not have any material subsidiary, it has only one wholly-owned subsidiary.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 and 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Subsidiary Company for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2025 in Form AOC-1 is set out in "Annexure 1" and forms part of this report.

JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATE COMPANY:

As on 31^st March, 2025, your Company does not have any Joint Venture and Associate Company.

20. PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTION OF EACH OF THE SUBSIDIARIES. ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES:

As per Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a Report on the financial performance of Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture Companies along with their contribution to the overall performance of the Company during the Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2025, is annexed to this Board's Report as Annexure - 1.

21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS:

Pursuant to Section 186 of the Act, during the financial year 2024-25, your Company has not given any loans or guarantee to any person or body corporate directly or indirectly. However, the details of the investments made during the financial year are provided in Note No. 4 of the standalone financial statement of the Company.

The details of Investments made during the Financial Year ended 31^st March, 2025, is given in compliance with the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and the same is annexed to the Board's Report as Annexure - 2.

22. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY: During the Financial Year 2024-25:

• All the Related Party Transactions entered into by your Company during the financial year 2024-25, were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no material significant Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company.

• None of the Directors or any Key Managerial Personnel has any material pecuniary relationships or transactions vis-a-vis the Company.

• Requisite prior approvals of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors were obtained for Related Party Transactions and Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee has been obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and in repetitive nature.

The Company has developed a Policy on Related Party Transactions for the purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. Policy on Related Party Transaction as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website at web link https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#policies.

During the year, your Company has not entered into any significant material related party transactions/contracts/arrangements and a confirmation to this effect as required under section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 is given in Form AOC-2 as Annexure - 3, which forms part of this Board's Report. Suitable disclosure as required under IND AS-24 has been made in Note to the Financial Statement.

23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:

The particulars required to be included in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 with regard to Conservation of Energy, Technology absorption, Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo are given below:

a. Conservation of Energy: Your Company is engaged in trading activity. Hence, there are no extra steps taken for energy saving. However, regular steps have been taken to improve energy consumption by using LED lights in office premises. The Company is using inverter as an alternate source of energy. During the year, the Company has not made any capital investment on energy conservation equipment.

b. Technology Absorption: The project of your Company has no technology absorption, hence no particulars are offered.

c. Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo: The foreign Exchange earnings and expenditure of the Company is NIL.

24. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:

Notwithstanding the fact that the Company is outside the purview of the applicability of Risk Management Committee as per SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives. The Board of the Company has also constituted a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The said committee is responsible for reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the areas of financial risks and controls.

The details pertaining to the composition of the Risk Management Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report. A detailed exercise is being carried out to identify, evaluate, monitor and manage both business and non-business risks. At present there are no risks which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of the Company.

25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):

Your Company has registered profit of more than Rs. 5 Crores for the financial year 2024-25 and therefore, the provision with respect to CSR expenditure is applicable for the current financial year 2025-26. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 27^th June, 2025 has constituted a CSR Committee. The role of the Committee, inter alia, is to formulate and recommend to the Board and monitor CSR Policy, to review and recommend the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the CSR activities, an annual action plan in pursuance of its CSR policy and review the impact of the undertaken CSR projects in the financial year.

CSR Committee reconstituted comprising of the following members of the Board of Directors of the Company as members of CSR Committee:

NEID: Non-Executive Independent Director

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, and based on the recommendation of CSR Committee, the Board of Directors has adopted the CSR Policy. The Company's CSR policy is available on the Company's website at https: //www .starlineps.com/investors .html

The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee was constituted after the end of the financial year, and accordingly, no meeting of the Committee was held during the financial year 2024-25.

26. BOARD EVALUATION:

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the criteria for performance evaluation of the Individual Directors and the Board. Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees and individual directors. The evaluation is performed by the Board, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Independent Directors with specific focus on the performance and effective functioning of the Board and Individual Directors.

A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors, including the Chairperson of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgement, safeguarding the interest of the Company and other factors. The parameters considered were leadership ability, adherence to corporate governance practices etc.

The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities, adequacy of Committee composition, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The criteria for evaluation of Individual Directors include aspects such as attendance and contribution at Board/Committee Meetings and guidance/support to the Management outside Board/Committee Meetings. In addition, the Chairperson was also evaluated on key aspects of his role, including setting the strategic agenda of the Board, encouraging active engagement by all Board members and motivating and providing guidance to KMPs.

The above criteria are as provided by the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India in line with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/004, dated January 5, 2017.

27. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:

The Board of Directors of the Company, after taking on record a declarations given by the independent directors as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and undertaking due veracity of the same, concluded that the Independent Directors of the Company are persons of integrity and possess the relevant expertise, experience and proficiency to qualify as Independent Directors of the Company and are independent of the Management of the Company and also fulfill the conditions of independence specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations.

28. BOARD DIVERSITY:

The Company has over the years been fortunate to have eminent people from diverse fields to serve as Directors on its Board. Pursuant to the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Board is to assist the Board in ensuring that diversity of gender, thought, experience, knowledge, and perspective is maintained in the Board nomination process, in accordance with the Board Diversity policy.

29. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition & Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time, with a view to regulate the trading in securities by the Directors and Designated Employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of shares of the Company by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the ‘Trading Window' is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the code. All Directors and the designated Employees have confirmed compliance with the code.

30. ANNUAL RETURN:

A copy of the Annual Return of the Company for the Financial year 2024-25, as required under Section 134(3)(a) and 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 shall be placed on the Company's website at https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#financials.

31. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:

During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of Section 73 or 74 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on 31^st March, 2025.

32. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS, COURTS AND TRIBUNALS:

During the year under review, no significant or material orders were passed by any Regulators, Courts, or Tribunals that would affect the going concern status of the Company or its future operations. However, BSE has initiated an action against the Company. The said action pertains to non-implementation of the bonus issue within the prescribed timeline under Regulation 295(1) of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, which mandates commencement of trading within two months from the date of the Board Meeting approving the bonus issue. Consequently, a penalty of Rs. 40,000/- was levied on the Company.

33. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

The Company has established proper and adequate system of internal control to ensure that all resources are put to optimum use and are well protected against loss and all transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly and there is proper adherence to policies and guidelines, safeguarding its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures, processes in terms of efficiencies and effectiveness. The Company's internal control systems are also periodically tested and certified by the internal auditors. The Audit Committee constituted by the Board constantly reviews the internal control systems.

34. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORD & AUDIT:

Your Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. The provision of cost audit does not apply to your Company.

35. DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

Further, the Company ensures that there is a healthy and safe atmosphere for every women employee at the workplace. The policy on Sexual Harassment at Workplace is placed on the Company's website at https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#policies.

Details of complaints during the financial year 2024-25 are as follows:

36. DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE APPLICATION AS MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING IS PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE (IBC). 2016:

During the year under review, no application has been made or any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.

37. DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNTS OF VALUATION EXECUTED AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUION ALONG WITH THE REASON THEREOF:

During the year under review, no valuation was carried out by the Bankers of the Company in connection with any one-time settlement. Accordingly, the question of any difference between the valuation at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation at the time of availing the loan does not arise. It is pertinent to note that the loan availed by the Company after the Financial year was a loan against Fixed Deposit (FD), which does not require any valuation.

38. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT. 1961:

Your Company has complied with provisions under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and rules made thereunder. The Company continues to support and provide all eligible female employees with maternity benefits in line with the statutory requirements.

39. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required under Sub-Section (12) of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report as Annexure-4.

Number of employees at the end of the financial year 2024-25 are as follows:

40. VIGIL MECHANISM (WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY):

In compliance with the provisions of section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has established a vigil mechanism by adopting a Whistle Blower Policy for the Directors and employees of the Company to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected incidents of fraud or violation of Code of Conduct. It also provides adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and provides direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have been denied access to the Audit Committee. An update on whistle blower complaints is provided to the Audit Committee of the Company on a quarterly basis.

Under this policy, your Company encourages its employees to report any reporting of fraudulent financial or other information to the stakeholders, and any conduct that results in violation of the Company's code of business conduct, to the management (on an anonymous basis, if employees so desire). All employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the Company's website at https://www.starlineps.com/investors.html#policies.

41. STATUTORY AUDITORS AND REPORT:

M/s. Kansariwala & Chevli, Chartered Accountants, Surat (Firm Registration No. 123689W) were reappointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for second term for a period of 5 years i.e., from the conclusion of the 10^th Annual General Meeting held on 27^th September, 2021 till the conclusion of the 15 ^th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2026.

The Statutory Auditors' Reports on the Annual Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the FY 2024-25 forms part of this Annual Report and is unmodified i.e., they do not contain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark or disclaimer.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Statutory Auditors have given a confirmation to the effect that they are eligible to continue with their appointment and that they have not been disqualified in any manner from continuing as Statutory Auditors.

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(ca) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Auditors have stated in their report that in terms of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 in the course of their duties, they have no reason to believe that any of the officer or employee of the Company, had or has committed any offence or fraud.

42. INTERNAL AUDITORS AND REPORT:

M/s. Atit Shah & Associates, Chartered Accountants of Surat (Firm Registration No. 131493W) is acting as Internal Auditors of the Company and has conducted periodic audit of all operations of the Company. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has reviewed the findings of Internal Auditors regularly.

43. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary (ACS No. 19885, COP No. 9360) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the F.Y 2024-25 in form MR-3 is attached to this report as Annexure-5.

The report contains following qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks:

(a)Pursuant to Regulation 295(1) of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 read with SEBI circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/00094 dated June 21, 2023, trading of the bonus equity shares was required to be commenced latest by 07/10/2024. However, the same has been delayed by 2 days.

Further, in compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act, the Board at its meeting held on 28^th August, 2025 has approved the appointment of Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary (ACS No. 19885, COP No. 9360), a peer reviewed Practicing Company Secretary as Secretarial Auditor of the Company to hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutive financial years commencing from the conclusion of 14^th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 19^th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2030. The Board has recommended his appointment for approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM.

Brief profile and other details of Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary, are disclosed in the AGM Notice approved by the Board. He has given his consent to act as Secretarial Auditor of the Company and has confirmed his eligibility for the appointment. The Secretarial Auditor has confirmed that he has subjected himself to the peer review process of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.

In terms of the provisions of the Circular No CIR/ CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated 8^th February, 2019 issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary (ACS No. 19885, COP No. 9360) have issued the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2025. The above said Report for the financial year 2024-25 has been submitted to the stock exchanges within 60 days of the end of the said financial year and available on website of the company at https: //www .starlineps.com/investors.html#compliances.

44. MANAGEMENT EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS AND THE PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY IN THEIR REPORTS:

As per the Secretarial Audit Report issued by Mr. Manish R. Patel, practicing company secretary, the Company has been marked as non-compliant under Regulation 295(1) of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018. As a result, BSE has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousand only). The matter was placed before the board. The board took note of such submission and further company had paid the fines levied. Further, for avoidance of non-compliance, management will take appropriate steps for timely compliance in future and stay informed about evolving regulations.

45. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report provides a perspective of economic and social aspects material to your Company's strategy and its ability to create and sustain value to your Company's key stakeholders. Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management's Discussion and Analysis Report capturing your Company's performance, industry trends and other material changes with respect to your Company for the year ended 31^st March, 2025 is attached to this report as Annexure-6.

46. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance, with a view to bring about transparency in its operations and reinforcing the valuable relationship between the Company and its Stakeholders.

The Report on Corporate Governance for FY 2024-25 regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is attached herewith and forms a part of this report as Annexure-7.

47. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THE BOARD REPORT:

There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.

48. PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024-25:

Pursuant to the MCA Circular regarding applicability of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) Rules, 2015 the Company is required to prepare its Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2025 in accordance with IND AS.

49. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:

There has been no change in the nature of business of your Company.

50. LISTING FEES:

Your Company has paid requisite Annual Listing Fees to BSE Limited (BSE), the Stock Exchange where its securities are listed.

51. DISCLOUSURE ON SECRETARIAL STANDARDS COMPLIANCE:

During the year under review, your Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2), as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and approved by the Central Government pursuant to Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.

52. HUMAN RESOURCES:

The Company treats its "Human Resources" as one of its most important assets. The Company's culture promotes an environment that is transparent, flexible, fulfilling and purposeful. The Company is driven by passionate and highly engaged workforce. This is evident from the fact that the Company continues to remain the industry benchmark for talent retention. During the year under review, there was a cordial relationship with all the employees. The Directors would like to acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of all employees towards the performance of the Company.

53. GREEN INITIATIVE:

In commitment to keeping in line with the Green Initiative and going beyond it to create new green initiatives, electronic copy of the Annual Report for FY 2024-25 and the Notice of the ensuing AGM is being sent to all shareholders whose email addresses are available in records of the company and registered with Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. As per the General Circular No. 20/2020 of Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated May 5, 2020, shareholders holding shares in demat form are requested to update their email addresses with their Depository Participant(s) and for shareholders holding shares in physical

form, should get their email registered with, Bigshare Services Private Limited Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.

54. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATIONS:

The Board of Directors expresses its sincere appreciation for the continued support, assistance, and cooperation extended by the Financial Institutions, Bankers, Government Authorities, Customers, Vendors, and Shareholders during the year under review. The Board also acknowledges with gratitude the enduring support and patronage received from esteemed corporate houses in and around Surat.

Further, the Directors place on record their heartfelt appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and hard work of all executives, officers, and staff members, whose efforts have significantly contributed to the Company's overall performance and operational excellence throughout the year.