Your directors have the pleasure in presenting their Annual Report on the business and operations along with the Audited Financial Statements (standalone and consolidated] of the company for the year ended on March 31, 2024.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the year under review, the performance of your company was as under:
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars
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Year Ended on March 31, 2024
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Year Ended on March 31, 2023
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Year Ended on March 31, 2024
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Year Ended on March 31, 2023
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Revenue from operations
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2,34,627.26
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2,55,241.29
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2,34,627.26
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Profit/(Loss) before
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4,201.10
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5,963.41
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4,201.10
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taxation
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Less: Current Tax
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190.00
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1,605.61
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190.00
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Less: Tax Provision of prior years
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174.53
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33.84
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174.53
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Less: Deferred Tax
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865.27
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(101.53)
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865.27
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Profit/(Loss) aftertax
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2,971.30
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4,425.49
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2,971.30
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Add. Prior Period Income
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Add: Balance B/F from the previous year
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4,592.35
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166.86
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4,592.35
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Less: Transfer to General Reserve
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Balance Profit / (Loss) C/F
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7,563.64
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4,592.35
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7,563.64
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to the next year
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r STATEMENT OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
The brief highlights of the Company's performance (Consolidated) for the financial year ended March
31,2024 are:
• During the year under report, your company had earned gross revenue of Rs. 2,34,627.26 (in thousands) as compared to Rs. 2,55,241.29 (in thousands) previous financial year.
• Profit after tax for the year under report amounted to Rs. 2,971.30 (in thousands) as compared to Rs. 4,425.49 (in thousands) in the previous financial year.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company. Your Company continues to be in the business of Travel and Travel related services.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in mind the overall performance and outlook for your Company, your Board of directors doesn't declare dividends as the company is at a growing stage and requires funds for expansion. Your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended 31st March 2024.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared
and paid.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to General Reserve. At the end of the previous year, the balance of General Reserve was Rs 2,000.00 (in thousands). After adjusting the balance of Profit and Loss account and Securities Premium received during the year, the Reserve and Surplus balance for financial year 2023-24 is resulted in Rs. 25,433.64 (in thousands) which is reflected under the head Reserves and Surplus.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE, OR ASSOCIATES
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiary(ies) and associate(s) companies in Form AOC-1 is provided in this Report. The statement also provides details of performance and financial position of the subsidiary. The Consolidated Financial Statement presented by the Company include the financial results of its subsidiary company.
The Company has a wholly owned subsidiary company i.e., Travotale Private Limited (ON: U52291WB2023PTC260506) incorporated on 19th March 2023. There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act ).
CHANGE IN SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
During the Financial Year under review, there has been no change in the Authorized, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity Share Capital of your Company.
A. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on 31s1 March, 2024 was:
• Rs. 6,00,00,000 (Rupees Six Crores) divided into 60,00,000 (Sixty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each (Rupees Ten Only).
B. The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on 31“ March, 2024 was:
• Rs. 4,70,40,000 (Rupees Four Crores Seventy Lakhs Forty Thousand only) divided into 47 04 000 (Forty-Seven Lakhs Four Thousand, Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each (Rupees Ten Only)
?EPOSITS UiyDER CHAPTER V OF COMPANIES ACT. 2013
& 76 of the Com'pan'ies AcOOlTmad with theRules"1 T dfP°SitS Wi,hln the meanin8 of Section 73 principal or Interest on deposit was outstanding as of the™ lanceTbeet' date”1am°'‘M °'
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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There Is no material changes and commitments occurred between the e„H
Company and the date of this report which will affect the finanlTposittn “Z! ^ °' ^ SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
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STATEMENT OF DEVIATION OR VARIATION DISCj^URE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review as specified in Rule 8(131 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014), “ C
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WEBLINK OF ANNUAL RETURNS
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NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the financial year under review, the Company had 8 (Eight) Board meetings as follows:
S. No.
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Date of Meeting
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Total no. of directors
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No. of Directors Present
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1
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14-04-2023
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6
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6
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2
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29-06-2023
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6
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5
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3
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03-08-2023
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6
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5
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4
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30-08-2023
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6
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5
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5
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30-09-2023
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4
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4
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6
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13-11-2023
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5
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5
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7
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29-02-2024
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5
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5
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8
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29-03-2024
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5
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5
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PARTICULARS OF LOAN. GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS UN PER SECTION 186
There were no loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not applicable.
DISCLOSURE AS PER RULE 5 OF COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES. 2014
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure 'A'.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions during the financial year were entered in the ordinary course of business and on arm’s length basis. All related party transactions are reported to and approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors. There were no material related party transactions entered into by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel which may have a potential conflict of interest with the Company at large and as such disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required.
The policy on dealing with Related Party transactions is disclosed on the Company's website.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s P. Mukherjee & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 0304143E) has been appointed as Statutory Auditor of the company in the Annual General Meeting conducted on 30th November 2021 for term of 5 years.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the auditor's report which require any clarification/explanation. The notes on financial statements are self-explanatory and needs no further explanation
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Mr. Suresh Chandra Pal, Practising Company Secretary (C.P. No 11952) has been appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the company for the Financial Year 2023-2024.
The Report in Form MR-3 is enclosed as Annexure-’B1 to this Annual Report and there are no qualification, reservation and adverse remarks and the comments given by the Secretarial Auditors in
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INTERNAL AUDITOR:
M/S Kedia Dhandharia & Co., Chartered Accountants, have been appointed as Internal Auditors of the company for the Financial Year 2023-2024.
CO^EUVArjON 0F ENERGY,—TECHNOLOGY. ABSORPTION FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND UU i GO
The details of Energy, Technology, Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are as under.
A. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
The Company being in the travel and tourism industry, its activities do not involve any expenditure on techno ogy and research and development. Therefore, the particulars in the Companies (Accounis) Rules, 2014, as amended, in respect of conservation of energy and technology absorption, it is not applicable to the Company, Further, the operations of the Company are not energy intensive. However
e Company takes every effort to ensure optimum use of energy by using energy efficient LED Lightings, Air-Conditioners etc.
8. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
As .he Company is engaged In the business of travel and tourism mdustry and also holds Forex License foreign exchange and outgo largely happens on account of passengers.
Foreign exchange earned in term of actual inflows during the financial year 2023-24 was Rs NIL
Foreign exchange outgo in term of actual outflows during the financial year 2023-24 was Rs 31 105 15 (in thousands)
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The board is properly constituted as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 The Board at present comprises of:
Sr. No.
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Name of Directors
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DIN
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Design atinn
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Mrs. Sunita Chanani
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03424886
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Executive Director
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Mr. Krishna Kumar Chanani
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00369417
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Non-Executive Director
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3
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Pasari
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06463922
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Independent Director
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4 -i
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Mrs, Gajal Agarwal
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09422962
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Independent Director
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~ 1
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Mrs, Pushpa Devi Chanani
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07558570 Non-Executive Director
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Details of Key Managerial Personnel
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Name of Directors
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Designation
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1 1
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Ms. Purvi Agarwal
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Company Secretary
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2.
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Mrs. Sunita Chanani
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Executive Director
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V 5 S'p'^bei 2023 and resigned on 30" Sep,em6er
resigned from the post of ManaBlnroTrOTor^d^lfT''"''0' 0",C" °' “* C°mpa"V’ has August 2023. e «orandCh,efF,nanc,al officer of the Company on 5¬
* Mrs' |3us(lPa Devi Chanani (DIN- 07558«;7nt,
585701W3S J0POInted « «*«-, on 27- September 2023
CQMMnjEES OF THE BOARrv
There are currently three Committees of the Board as foil •• Audit Committee 0ar°' as fo,,°ws:
"• Stakeho,ders' Relationship Committee Nomina'i‘>" ^ Remuneration Committee
LAUDIT COMMITTEE
Constituted in Compliance with Section 177 of the rn •
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l,dme or tne Director
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Designation in Committee
Chairman
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( Ms. Gajal Agarwal
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| Nature of Directorship
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Pasari
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Member
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independent Director
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Mr. Durgadas Ghosh* -
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Member
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independent Director Director ~j
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^ Gh°Sh h3S — «*» Company 0n 30* September 7073. ^ ^'"'
Committee. ' *** COmp,'ance 0fflC£?r Of our Company would act as the Secretary to the Audit
Scppj; andjunctionsjpf the_Committpp-
Act 2013 include the folloJing^ ^ C°mmi,toe is if1 accordance with Section 177 of the Companies
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Krwmv of intercorporate loan, and towitmenfr Ctl0nS “mpanv relatM Parties.
storing,
.^X^onstitutcd in Compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013:
Name of the Director
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Designation in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Ms. Gajal Agarwal
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Chairman
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Independent Director
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Pasari
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Member
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Independent Director
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Ms. Sunita Chanani
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Member
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Executive Director
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company will act as secretary of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee.
Scope and functions of the Committee:
The Scope and functions of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is in accordance with Section 178
of the Companies Act 2013 include the following
i. the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality required to run the company successfully;
ii. relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
iii. remuneration to Directors, key managerial personnel and senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals.
III. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Constituted in Comoliance with Section 178 of the Comoanies Act. 2013:
Name of the Director
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Designation in Committee
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Nature of Directorship
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Pasari
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Chairman
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Independent Director
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Ms. Gajal Agarwal
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Member
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Independent Director
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Mr. Krishna Kumar Chanani
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Member
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Non-Executive Director
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Scope and functions of the Committee:
The Scope and functions of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act which includes shall consider and resolve the grievances of security holders of
the company.
FA Ml LI ARIZAT ION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRLCFO R
The Company through its Executive Directors / Senior Managerial Personnel conduct programs / presentations periodically to familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations and functions of the Company. Such programs / presentations will provide an opportunity to the Independent Directors to interact with the senior leadership team of the Company and help them to understand the Company's strategy, business model, operations, service and product offerings, markets, organization structure, finance, human resources, technology, quality, facilities and risk management and such other areas as may arise from time to time. The programs / presentations shall also familiarize the Independent Directors with their roles, rights and responsibilities.
Company circulate news and articles related to the industry on a regular basis and may provide specific regulatory updates from time to time and The Company conduct an introductory familiarisation program / presentation, when a new Independent Director comes on the Board of the Company
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors of your Company have submitted the declaration of Independence as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 confirming that they meet the criteria of independence under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Initial disclosure pursuant to Regulation 7 (1)(b) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 201S) as amended, has been submitted by the independent director of the Companies.
INSTANCES OF FRAUD. IF ANY REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A detailed review of the operations, performance and other matters of the Company is set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, forms part of this Annual Report as Anne xu re -C.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to your Company for the year under reference.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In terms of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirement) Regulations, 2015 companies that have listed their specified securities on SME Exchange are exempted from compliance with corporate governance provisions.
Since the equity shares of the company is listed exclusively on SME platform of BSE, the Company is exempted from compliance with corporate governance provisions, and accordingly, the reporting requirements like Corporate Governance Report, Business Responsibility Report etc. are not applicable on the company.
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POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM/CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy in line with the provisions of the Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. This policy establishes a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report their genuine concerns actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct. The said mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of the persons who use such mechanism and makes provision for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee. We confirm that during the financial year 2023-24, no employee of the Company was denied access to the Audit Committee. The said Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.sailanitours.com
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings / behaviors of any form
^>^and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The Code has been posted on the Company's website https://www.sailanitours.com
the Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a mechanism to inform the Board about the risk assessment and minimization procedures and periodical review to ensure that management controls risk through means of a properly defined framework.
The Company has formulated and adopted Risk Management Policy to prescribe risk assessment, management, reporting and disclosure requirements of the Company; the same is available on the website of the Company at, https://www.sailanitours.com
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Board, In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('Listing Regulations’), has continued to adopt formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that of its committees and individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The exercise was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects of the Boards functioning such as composition of the Board & Committees, experience & competencies, performance of specific duties & obligations, governance issues etc. Separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors including the Board, as a whole and the Chairman, who were evaluated on parameters such as their participation, contribution at the meetings and otherwise, independent judgements, safeguarding of minority shareholders interest, etc.
The evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board and that of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors, Committees of the Board arid Board as a whole were carried out by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting.
The Directors were satisfied with the evaluation results, which reflected the overall engagement of the Board and its Committees with the Company
DISCLOSURES_UNDER_SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN A_T WORKPLACE (PREVENTION.
PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013
I his policy is applicable to employees, workers, volunteers, probationers and trainees including those cm deputation, part time, contract, working as consultants or otherwise (whether in the office premises or outside while on assignment) This policy shall be considered to be a part of the employment contract or terms of engagement of the persons in the above categories.
^^^^where the alleged incident occurs to our employee by a third party while on a duty outside ou- premises the Company shall perform all reasonable and necessary steps to support our employee.
THE DETAILS OF THE APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
lhe Company has not made any application or has any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Hence the provisions related to the same is not applicable.
THE DETAILS OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING A LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the year under review, your company has not gone for one time settlement and also not taken any loan from the banks or any financial institutions, hence the details regarding the difference of amount is not applicable on the company.
INSIDER TRADING & STRUCTURED DIGITAL DATABASE
The Company has implemented the Code of Internal Procedure & Conduct as required under the extant SFBI (Prohioition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Company has also in existence a Structured Digital Database as mandated under the above Regulations.
LISTING FEES
The Equity Shares of the Company is listed on BSE (SME Platform) Limited and the Company has paid the applicable listing fees to the Stock Exchange till date.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Board confirms that maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not required by the Company and accordingly, no such records have been made and maintained.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, your directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial period ended 31st March, 2024, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) The Directors have 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 March 31, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) fhe directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts for financial year ended March 31, 2024 ori a 'going concern’ basis;
c) The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and.
f) They Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors wish to express their grateful appreciation to the continued co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Vendors and Shareholders during the year under review, tour directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed service of the Executives, staff and Workers of the Company.
By Order of the Board
For Sailani Tours N Travels Limited
Sunita Chananl KK»mtJ KumapCfianani
Executive Director Director/”^ Ý.
DIN 03424886 DIN^ti369417
Place; Kolkata
Date; 3'° September, 2024
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