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To
The Members,
Ecos (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited 45, First Floor, Corner
Market, Malviya Nagar, Delhi-110017
Dear Shareowners,
Your directors have great pleasure in presenting the 29th
Annual Report together with audited statement of accounts for the year ended 31st March,
2025.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
a) FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Audited Financial Statements of your Company as on 31st March, 2025
are prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable IND AS and Regulation 33 of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations") and the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"). The estimates and judgments relating to the
Financial Statements are made on a prudent basis, so as to reflect in a true and fair
manner, the form and substance of transactions and reasonably present the Company?s
state of affairs, profits and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2025. The summarized
financial highlights are depicted below:
(* Amount in millions)
Particulars |
Financial Year ended |
Financial Year ended |
|
31st March 2025 |
31st March 2024 |
31st March 2025 |
31st March 2024 |
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
| Total Revenue |
6264.30 |
5348.16 |
6539.64 |
5544.11 |
| Total Expenses |
5598.71 |
4678.31 |
5844.37 |
4858.87 |
Profit /(Loss) Before Tax |
764.00 |
803.91 |
794.61 |
823.17 |
| Less: Tax Expenses |
|
|
|
|
| Current Tax |
180.34 |
190.73 |
187.31 |
193.40 |
| Tax related to earlier years |
4.63 |
0.01 |
4.70 |
0.01 |
| Deferred Tax |
1.02 |
2.38 |
1.63 |
4.45 |
| Profit/(Loss) After Taxation |
578.01 |
610.79 |
600.97 |
625.31 |
| Earnings per share (EPS) |
9.63 |
10.18 |
10.02 |
10.42 |
b) FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND OPERATION
The Key highlights pertaining to the business of the Company for the
Financial Year 2024-25 and period subsequent there to have been given hereunder: During
the Financial Year 2024-25, the Revenue is increased by 17.13% as compared to the previous
Financial Year 2023-24. The Company has earned standalone Net Profit of Rs. 5780.15 (In
Lakhs). Further, during the year, there is a decrease of 5.37% in the Net Profit as
compared to the previous Financial Year 2023-24.
The management of your Company continues its constant endeavor to
enhance the business of the Company and is always seeking expansion of its current
business operations as also opportunities in adjacent and new areas to achieve overall
growth and improvement.
Initial Public Offer and Listing of Equity Shares
During the year under review, your Company successfully completed its
Initial Public Offer (IPO) of equity shares of face value of 2 each. The IPO received an
overwhelming response from investors across categories with strong participation from
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), and Retail
Individual Investors (RIIs). The equity shares of the Company were listed on the Stock
Exchange(s) (NSE/BSE) on 04th September 2024, and are actively traded under the
symbol "ECOS". The listing has enhanced the Company?s visibility, widened
its shareholder base, and provided liquidity to investors.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY, STATE OF COMPANY?S AFFAIRS AND
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
In FY25, the Company achieved significant operational milestones. There
was a 25% increase in the total number of trips during the year, alongside the addition of
188 new customers. To strengthen brand presence, the Company sponsored more than 30 events
and conferences, ensuring greater visibility. Operational efficiency was further optimized
through driver training and technology upgrades. Additionally, 161 new EV vehicles were
added to the total managed fleet, reinforcing the Company?s commitment to sustainable
mobility solutions.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), a Management Discussion
and Analysis Report is part of this Report. The state of the affairs of the business along
with the financial and operational developments has been discussed in detail in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
The Company?s Board has constituted the following Committees
prescribed under the Companies Act and the LODR Regulations, 2015: -
1. Audit Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Risk Management Committee
4. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
5. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
6. Independent Directors Committee
7. IPO Committee
The details of the Composition of the Committees, their role and terms
of reference are given in the Corporate Governance report.
The weblink to access the committee policy is
https://www.ecosmobility.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance/
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
a) Board of Directors
As on 31st March, 2025, your Company?s Board has 6 (Six) members
comprising of 2 (two) Executive Directors and 1 (One) Non-Executive Director and 3 (Three)
Non Executive Independent Directors including 1 (One) Woman Director. The details of the
Board and committee composition, tenure of directors and other details are available in
the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
b) Key Managerial Personnel
The Company has adequate Key Managerial Personnel?s as per
requirements of section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015. a. Mr. Rajesh Loomba, Chairman & Managing Director b. Mr. Aditya
Loomba, Joint Managing Director c. Mr. Hem Kumar Upadhyay, Chief Financial Officer d. Ms.
Deepali Dev, Chief Operating Officer e. Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Chief Business Officer-ETS f.
Ms. Shweta Bhardwaj, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
c) Declaration of Independency of Independent Directors
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both
under subsection (6) of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations and there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect
their status as an Independent Director. Further, in the opinion of the Board, the
Independent Directors also possess the attributes of integrity, expertise and experience
as required to be disclosed under Rule 8 (5) (iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014. The Company has also received from them declaration of compliance of Rule 6(1) &
(2) that they have registered themselves with databank of Independent Directors as
maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
d) Directors liable to retire by rotation and Directors seeking
re-appointment:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with
rules made thereunder and the Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. Aditya Loomba,
Joint Managing Director (DIN: 00082331) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The
Board recommends his re-appointment for the shareholder approval. Brief details of
Directors proposed to be re-appointed, as required under Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, are provided in the Notice of the ensuing AGM. The Board upon the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee proposes his re-appointment.
Your Board recommends passing a special resolution as per the Companies Act, 2013 &
SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015.
e) Relationship/Transaction of Non-Executive Directors with the Company
The Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than taking sitting fees and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them to attend meetings of the Company.
f) Performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Individual
Directors
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI
(LODR) Regulations 2015, the Board, in consultation with its Nomination & Remuneration
Committee, has formulated a framework containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance
evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its Committees and Individual Directors,
including Independent Directors. The Independent Directors had met separately without the
presence of Non-Independent Directors and the members of management and discussed,
inter-alia, the performance of non- Independent Directors and Board as a whole and the
performance of the Chairman of the Company after taking into consideration the views of
Executive and Non- Executive Directors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has also
carried out an evaluation of every Director?s performance. The performance evaluation
of all the Independent Directors has been done by the entire Board, excluding the Director
being evaluated. Based on the performance evaluation done by the Board, it shall be
determined whether to extend or continue their term of appointment, whenever the
respective term expires. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation
process
g) Familiarization Program
The details of program for familiarization of Independent Directors
with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, the business model and related matters are
posted on the website of the Company at
https://www.ecosmobility.com/Familarisation-Programme.pdf
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following
statements in terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013:
a) that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the
year ended March 31, 2025; the applicable accounting standards have been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b) that such accounting policies as mentioned in Notes to the Financial
Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgment and estimates have
been made
c) that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the
Company for the year ended on that date;
d) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
e) that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis;
f) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
g) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk mitigation
system, which is constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating
procedures. The Company?s internal control system is commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. The main thrust of internal audit is to test and
review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides bench marking controls
with best practices in the industry. The Audit Committee actively reviews the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements to strengthen
them. The Company has a robust Management Information System, which is an integral part of
the control mechanism. Internal Audit plays a key role in providing assurance to the Board
of Directors. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function
reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies
Act 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014
and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, your Company has in place a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle
blower Policy) which provides an opportunity to the directors and employees to raise
concerns about unethical and improper practices or any other wrongful conduct in or in
relation to the Company. The details of the Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy) are
stated in the Corporate Governance Report and the said Policy has been uploaded on the
Company?s website at https://www.ecosmobility.com/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company during
the year.
DIVIDEND
The Directors are pleased to recommend the dividend amounting to INR
2.40 per Equity share for the Financial Year 2024-25, subject to the approval of
Shareholders in the Annual General Meeting. There is no unpaid Dividend outstanding as on
31st March, 2025
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, your Board has approved and
adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company. The policy is available on the
Company?s website under
https://www.ecosmobility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted/invited any deposits from the public
during the period, nor there was any outstanding deposit of earlier years covered under
Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and hence no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as at the Balance Sheet date 31st March, 2025.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The board of directors has decided to transfer Rs. 5780.15 (In Lakhs)
to the reserves of the company during the period under review.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
There is no change in the Authorized, Issued, Subscribed and Paid- up
Share Capital of the Company during the year.
a) Authorized Share Capital The Authorized share capital of the Company
is Rs. 15,00,00,000/- divided into 75000000/- equity share of Rs. 2/- each.
b) Paid-up Share Capital The paid-up share capital of the Company is
Rs. 12,00,00,000/- divided into 60000000/- equity share of Rs. 2/- each. Other mandatory
disclosures as per Companies Act, 2013 are provided here under:
a. Issue of Equity Shares with Differential Rights:
During the period under review, the Company has not issued any Equity
Shares with Differential Rights.
b. Issue of Employee Stock Options:
During the period under review, the Company has ratified the ECOS
Employee Stock Option Plan, 2024 on 17th February, 2025 by postal ballot as
stated in Rule 12(9) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014).
c. Issue of Sweat Equity Shares:
During the period under review, the Company has not issued any sweat
equity shares as specified in Rule 8(13) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules,
2014).
INDUSTRY SCENARIO AND STATE OF COMPANY?S AFFAIRS Brief
description of the nature of business of the Company
Company is engaged in the business of ground transportation services.
Focus of the company is on delivering the quality services to big corporate houses, luxury
hotels, tour operators, BPO?s and other individuals across India. Company provides
corporate chauffeur services, limousine services, short term rental, long term rental,
self-drive, operating lease and fleet management services in order to meet the safe,
affordable and hassle-free ground transportation requirement of travelers. The Company
continues to conduct its business operations diligently in accordance with prescribed
provisions of the Acts applicable on the Company during the Financial Year ended on 31st
March, 2025.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO
WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND AS ON THE DATE OF THE REPORT
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company have occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which
the Financial Statements relate and as on the date of this report.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND FUTURE OPERATIONS OF THE
COMPANY
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or
courts or tribunals which affects the going concern status and future operations of the
Company.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company met 15 times during the year on
the following dates:- p>
S.No. Date of Board Meeting
1 22-05-2024
2 29-05-2024
3 04-06-2024
4 13-06-2024
5 18-07-2024
6 25-07-2024
7 26-07-2024
8 07-08-2024
9 20-08-2024
10 30-08-2024
11 24-09-2024
12 11-11-2024
13 10-01-2024
14 12-02-2025
15 31-03-2025
In respect of which proper notices were given and the proceedings were
properly recorded, signed and maintained in the Minutes book kept by the Company for the
purpose. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under
the Companies Act, 2013.
Names of the Directors on the Board, their attendance at Board Meetings
during the financial year 202425 is as follows:
S.No. Name |
Designation |
No. of Board Meetings Attended |
| 1. Mr. Rajesh Loomba |
Chairman & Managing Director |
15 |
| 2. Mr. Aditya Loomba |
Joint Managing Director |
9 |
| 3. Ms. Nidhi Seth |
Director |
8 |
| 4. Mr. Rajeev Vij |
Independent Director |
9 |
| 5. Mr. Debashish Das |
Independent Director |
15 |
| 6. Ms. Archana Jain |
Independent Director |
13 |
AUDIT COMMITTEE/ NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Company has formed both the committee as per the provisions of the
Section 177/178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE SUBSIDIARIES,
JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the Financial Year 2024-25, No Companies have ceased to be
Subsidiaries of the Company. However, as on 31st March, 2025, the Company
continue to have the following subsidiary: - Ecreate Events Pvt Ltd Eco Car Rental
Services Pvt Ltd Consulttrans Technology Solutions Private Limited The Company is not
having any material Subsidiary.
PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Performance and financial position of the Subsidiary Companies is in
line with the planned expectation and is estimated to grow, as appearing in the respective
Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companies. Highlights of performance of
subsidiaries and their contribution to the overall performance of the company during the
period under report are annexed in form AOC-1 as Annexure-I.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accounting Standard (AS-21), Consolidated
Financial Statements are attached and form part of the Annual Report. Financial Statements
of the Subsidiary Companies and the related detailed information shall be made available
to the Shareholders of the Company and its Subsidiaries seeking such information at any
time. The Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companies shall also be available for
inspection by the Shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company and that of the
stated Subsidiary Companies.
AUDITORS
M/s SS Kothari Mehta & Company having registration number 000756N
was appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company in accordance to Section 139 of the
Companies Act, 2013 by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on 23rd
December 2023 for a period of (5) Five consecutive financial years from 01st April 2023 to
31st March 2028.
AUDITORS? REPORT
There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer
made by the Auditors in their report. Observations made in the Auditors? Report read
with Notes to the Financial Statements are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for
any further comments under Section 134(3)(f)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS
During the period under review, there were no reports of any fraud
committed by the management of the Company or its employees.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
M/s DMK Associates (Firm Registration No. P2006DE003100) was appointed
as secretarial auditor with effect from 18.07.2024 for performing secretarial audit for
the financial year 2024-25 and for obtaining Secretarial Audit Report for the respective
year. The Secretarial Audit Report is attached as Annexure-II to this report. The said
report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse Remark or disclaimer.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors approved and
recommended for shareholders? approval, the appointment of M/s DMK Associates, peer
reviewed firm of Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company,
for a first term of 5 consecutive years commencing from Financial Year 2025-26.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As the said provisions are applicable to the Company therefore the
Company has developed and implemented the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The
CSR Policy of the Company and the details about the initiatives taken by the Company on
CSR during the year as per the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,
2014 have been disclosed in Annexure-III to this Report. During the current financial
year, the Company contributed Rs. 21.14 lakhs to Rotary Foundation (Ind) toward an ongoing
initiative managed by the Trust -the procurement and distribution of 765 cervical cancer
vaccines to AllMS Delhi. As of March 31, 2025, these fund are yet to be utilised for
vaccine distribution, resulting in an unspent CSR liability of Rs. 21.14 lakhs retained by
the Trust. The Company has initiated a project titled "AIIMS ECOS HPV Vaccine
Project", undertaken through its Implementing Agency, Rotary Club of Delhi West /
Rotary District 3011, via its trust Sarvarth Foundation. Under this project, HPV vaccines
will be provided to schoolgirls to support preventive healthcare and promote long-term
women?s health. The implementation will be carried out in phases, as Schools first
need to be identified for conducting the vaccination drive. Vaccines cannot be
administered in a single round, as it requires creating awareness and convincing parents
to consent to their daughters receiving the vaccination. Accordingly, the project will be
executed in multiple parts/stages to ensure effective outreach and participation. So the
amount which allocated towards this project is pending to spend. However, this amount has
already been transferred to the implementing agency for its implementation
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company promotes ethical behavior in all its business activities.
However, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public; nor has the Company
borrowed money from banks and public financial institutions in excess of fifty crore
rupees, therefore it is not required to establish any Vigil Mechanism for the period under
review.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee (RMC) of the
Board comprising of Directors and Senior Executives of the Company. The RMC has a risk
management policy that is intended to ensure that an effective risk management framework
is established and implemented within the organization. Company has adequate risk
management plans and processes in place that commensurate with the size of its business
operations. The Management of your Company has devised proper strategies to apprehend
risks, take timely actions to mitigate them and convert them to opportunities for the
Company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186
OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the year under review, the Company has provided a loan to its
wholly-owned subsidiary Company in compliance with the provisions of Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 to meet its working capital requirements. Details of loan granted,
investment made during the year are given under notes to financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH THE RELATED PARTIES
During the financial year, the Company has entered into various
transactions with related parties. All related party transactions are undertaken in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing
Regulations. The detailed disclosure on related party transactions as per IND AS-24
containing name of related parties and details of the transactions entered into with them
have been provided under Notes to the standalone Financial Statements of the Company. All
the related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were
on arm?s length basis and in ordinary course of the business and none of the
transactions could be considered material as covered under Section 188 (1) of the
Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required
under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for FY
2024-2025 and hence does not form part of this report. .
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Company?s internal control systems are adequate and
commensurate with the nature and size of the Company and its business and they ensure:
Timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting
standards; Optimum utilization, efficient monitoring, timely maintenance and safety of its
assets; Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and management policies.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Company is pleased to report that during the year under reporting,
as in several past years, industrial and staff relations were extremely cordial.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith
as "Annexure- IV".
COMPLIANCES ON SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the period under review, the Company has complied with all the
applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. Revised SS-1(Board Meetings) & Revised
SS-2(Annual General Meeting) as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in
both letter and in spirit.
DISCLOSURE OF REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER RULE 5(2) OF THE
COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
None of the employees of your Company, who was employed throughout the
Financial Year, was in receipt of remuneration in aggregate of Rs. 1,07,07,000/- (Rupees
One Crore Seven Lakh and Seven Thousand only) or more or if employee form the part of the
Financial Year was in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 8,50,000/- (Rupees Eight Lakh and
Fifty Thousand only) or more per month. The disclosure pertaining to remuneration and
other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed as
Annexure V to this Report. The disclosures required under Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form a part
of this Report. However, as Per the first proviso of 136(1) of the Act and second proviso
of Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, the Report and Financial Statements are being sent to the Members of the
Company excluding the said statement. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the
said statement may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
DIRECTORS? RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act,
2013, it is hereby confirmed that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting
Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and the profit of the Company for the period ended 31.03.2025;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis; and
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 were adequate and operating
effectively.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND 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 there under. The policy
aims to provide protection to employees at the workplace and prevent and redress
complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the
objective of providing a safe working environment, where employees feel secure. The
Company has also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee, known as the Prevention of
Sexual Harassment (POSH) Committee, to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment and
recommend appropriate action.
Sr. No. No. of Complaints Received |
No. of Complaints Disposed Off |
Number of cases pending for more than
ninety day |
1. Nil |
N. A. |
NA |
WEB ADDRESS OF ANNUAL RETURN
The company have a functional website and the web address to access the
Annual Return for the FY 24-25 is
https://www.ecosmobility.com/investor-relations/financials/
MAINTENANCES OF COST ACCOUNTS AS PER SECTION 148 (1) OF COMPANIES ACT,
2013 READ WITH RULE COMPANIES (COST RECORD AND AUDIT), 2018
The Company does not fall under the criteria as specified under Section
148 (1) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Cost Record and Audit) Rules, 2018 for
maintenance of cost accounts. Thereby, the Company is not required to maintain its cost
records in respect of its products/ service.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During the year under review, the said clause is not applicable on the
Company.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
During the year under review, the said clause is not applicable on the
Company.
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
The Key financial ratios for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT
M/s MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as Link Intime India
Pvt. Ltd.) is the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company for the equity shares
of the Company. The members are requested to contact the Registrar directly for any of
their requirements.
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company?s shares are listed on BSE Limited ("BSE")
and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE").
LISTING FEES
The Annual Listing fee for the year under review has been paid to the
BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The Company has complied with
the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. There was no transfer of unpaid and
unclaimed amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF);
DISCLOSURE UNDER EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLANS AND SCHEMES
The Company had adopted the ECOS Employee Stock Option Plan 2024
("ESOP Scheme") pursuant to approval from the shareholders in their meetings
held through postal ballot. The e-voting period for the same was from 15th
January 2025 to 15th February 2025 with a view to reward employee performance
and dedication towards the Company; retain, attract and motivate employees and encourage
employees to align performance with the Company?s objectives and goals. Further, the
mobility industry is witnessing high growth resulting in a demand-supply gap for talent,
necessitating long term incentive programmes such as the Scheme.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
In its constant quest for growth and excellence, Ecos has been honoured
and recognised at various forums. Over the years, our efforts have been rewarded with
prestigious awards and accolades, including the National Award conferred by the Government
of India in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Management places on record its sincere appreciation for the
ongoing valuable contribution made by the Company?s staff and all the other
stakeholders during the year under review and wishes to further place on record its
sincere thanks to all the Customers, Suppliers, Bankers and Central and State Government
Authorities for extending support to your Company. For and on behalf of the Board of
Directors Ecos (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited Sd/-
Rajesh Loomba
(Chairman & Managing Director)
DIN: - 00082353
E-11/4 Vasant Vihar-1, Delhi India 110057
Sd-
Aditya Loomba
(Joint Managing Director)
DIN: -00082331 E-11/4 Vasant Vihar-1, Delhi India 110057
Date:12th August, 2025
Place: New Delhi
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