Your Directors are pleased to present to the valued stakeholders, the 28th Annual Report of AVRO INDIA LIMITED along with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Year ended March 31, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
PARTICULARS
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Standalone
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(Amount in Lakhs)
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2023-24
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2022-23
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Income from Business Operations
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9,336.89
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8,001.30
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Other Income
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399.70
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232.79
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Total Income
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9,736.59
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8,234.09
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Less: Expenditure except Depreciation & Finance cost
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8,756.63
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7,381.05
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Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax
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979.96
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853.04
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Less: Interest and other Financial Charge(s)
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137.74
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88.31
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Profit/Loss before Depreciation and Tax
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842.22
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764.73
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Less: Depreciation
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278.40
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181.92
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Profit/Loss before Tax before Exceptional & Extraordinary
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563.81
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582.81
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item
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Less: Exceptional Item
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-
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-
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Less: Extraordinary item
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-
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-
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Profit/Loss before Tax
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563.81
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582.81
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Less: Current Tax
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150.47
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163.37
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Less: Deferred Tax
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9.63
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4.31
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Net Profit/Loss after Tax
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403.71
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415.13
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Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax
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(149)
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0.46
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Total Comprehensive Income
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402.22
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415.59
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Earnings per share: Basic
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4.00
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4.12
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Diluted
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4.00
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4.12
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Turnover of your company for the year ended March 31, 2024 was Rs. 9,336.89 lakhs as compared to Rs. 8,001.30 lakhs for the previous year ended March 31, 2023.
The Profit after tax for the year under review was Rs. 403.71 lakhs as compared to Rs. 415.13 lakhs for the previous year.
Basic Earning per Share was 4.00 for the year ended March 31, 2024 as compared to 4.12 during the previous year ended March 31, 2023.
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR
Avro India Limited is a plastic Molded Furniture entity and having one of the largest product range offering three years guarantee on selected products manufactured with imported machines. During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has launched few models of chairs in the market.
During the financial year under review, the Company has purchased few used Injection Moulding Machines which increased its production capacity to service the multiple range of products. During the financial year ended 2023-24, the turnover and revenue of the Company has increased as compared to last financial year.
3. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve the resources of Company for future growth, the Board has decided to retain the profits generated and has not recommended any dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 124 and 125 of the Act, there is no amount of Dividend remaining unclaimed/unpaid for a period of 7 (seven) years and/or unclaimed equity shares which are required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
4. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business during the year under review.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Profit earned during the year has been carried to the Reserves of the Company.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. There were no deposits which remained unpaid or unclaimed by the Company as on March 31, 2024. The Company has not made any default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the year.
8. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Company has not issued or allotted any equity shares with or without differential rights.
Authorised Capital:
During the year under review, the Company has increased its Authorized Share Capital from Rs.
11.00. 00.000 (Rupees Eleven Crores) divided into 1,10,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each to Rs.
15.00. 00.000 (Rupees Fifteen Crores) divided into 1,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
As on 31st March, 2024, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crores) divided into 1,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital:
As on 31st March, 2024, the issued and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs. 10,08,74,000/- divided into 1,00,87,400 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
9. SUBSIDIARY / ASSOCIATE/ JOINT VENTURES COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiary, joint-venture or associate companies.
10. LISTING
The equity shares of the Company are listed on National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Ltd.
The Listing Fee for the financial year 2024-25 has been paid to NSE Ltd & BSE Ltd. The ISIN No. of the Company is INE652Z01017.
11. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for FY2023-24 is available on Company's website and can be accessed through the link https://avrofurniture.com/aanual-report.php
12. CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, your Company has no outstanding instruments for which the credit rating needs to be obtained.
13. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company has optimum combination of executive and non-executive directors including independent directors and women directors in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI Listing Regulations').
As on 31st March, 2024, the Board of Directors comprises of 8 (Eight) Directors out of which 3 (three) are Executive Directors, 1 (One) is Non-Executive Director and 4 (four) are Independent Directors. A brief profile of the Directors is available on the website of the Companywww.avrofurniture.com.
None of the Directors of Board was a member of more than ten Committees or Chairman of more than five committees across all the public companies in which they are Director. The necessary disclosures regarding Committee positions have been made by all the Directors.
Further, all the Directors of the Company have affirmed that they are not debarred from holding the office of a Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other such authority.
The details of composition of the Board as at March 31, 2024, the attendance record of the Directors at the Board Meetings held during the financial year 2023-24 and last Annual General Meeting are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report.
Also, during the year under review, the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transaction with the Company other than sitting fees, reimbursement of expenses, if any.
Director Retire by Rotation
Pursuant to Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 and in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sahil Aggarwal (DIN: 02515025), Managing Director of the company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends his re-appointment.
The relevant details as required under Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard-III issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India, of the person seeking re-appointment as Director is annexed to the Notice convening the twenty eighth annual general meeting.
Changes during the year
During the year, there are no changes in composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
Change in Designation
During the financial year 2023-24, there are no changes in designation of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
As on 31st March, 2024, following are the Key Managerial persons of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
S.No.
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Name
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Sushil Kumar Aggarwal
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Chairman & Whole Time Director
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2.
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Mr. Sahil Aggarwal
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Managing Director
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3.
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Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal
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WholeTime Director
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4.
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Mr. Ghanshyam Singh
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Chief Financial Officer
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5.
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Mr. Sumit Bansal
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Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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14. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS & ADHERENCE TO THE COMPANY'S CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors have confirmed to the Board that they meet the criteria of Independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they qualify to be independent directors pursuant to Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. They have also confirmed that they meet the requirements of 'Independent Director' as mentioned under Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Further, in the opinion of Board, the independent directors fulfills the conditions specified in Listing Regulations and they are independent of the management. All the Independent Directors have affirmed that they have adhered and complied with the Company's Code of Conduct for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
Further, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance, situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
It may be noted that all the Independent Directors on the Board of the Company as on March 31, 2024 have been registered in the data bank of Independent Directors as per Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Mrs. Vandana Gupta, Mr. Pawan Dixit, and Mr. Sushil Kumar Goyal, Independent Directors of the Company have passed the online proficiency self-assessment test and Mrs. Richa Kalra was exempted and not required to undertake online proficiency selfassessment test.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors on the Board of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise and that they hold highest standards of integrity and are independent of management.
15. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors met 8 (Eight) times during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act 2013 and rules made thereunder. The intervening gap between two board meetings was within the period as prescribed under Companies Act 2013 and Secretarial Standard-1. The requisite quorum was present at all the meetings and Directors have actively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before the board of Directors from time to time.
Date of Board meetings are i.e. 23.05.2023, 09.06.2023, 10.08.2023, 30.08.2023, 14.11.2023, 12.02.2024, 20.01.2024, 15.03.2024.
The details of attendance of each Director at the Board Meeting(s) and Annual General Meeting are given in the Report on Corporate Governance.
S.No.
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Name of Directors
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No. of Board Meetings
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Held
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Attended
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1.
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Mr. Sushil Kumar Aggarwal
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8
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6
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2.
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Mr. Sahil Aggarwal
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8
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7
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3.
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Mrs. Anita Aggarwal
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8
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8
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4.
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Mrs. Vandana Gupta
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8
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8
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5.
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Mr. Pawan Dixit
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8
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7
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6.
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Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal
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8
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7
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7.
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Mrs. Richa Kalra
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8
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8
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8.
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Mr. Sushil Kumar Goyal
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8
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8
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16. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board Committees play vital role in strengthening the Corporate Governance practices of the Company and focus effectively on the issues and expedient resolution of the diverse matters. The Committees also make specific recommendations to the Board on various matters as and when required. All observations, recommendations and decisions of the Committee were placed before the Board for information, noting and approval.
In compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and as part of the best governance practice, the Company has constituted following committees of the Board:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Details of all the Committees such as terms of reference, composition, and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the report on Corporate Governance, a part of this Annual Report.
17. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Your Company has constituted an Audit Committee in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act 2013 & Regulation 18 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
As on 31st March, 2024, the Audit Committee comprised of three Directors i.e. Mrs. Vandana Gupta (Chairperson), Mr. Pawan Dixit (Member) and Mr. Sushil Kumar Goyal (Member)
Recommendations of Audit Committee, whenever given have been accepted by the Board of Directors.
18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Financial Statement for the year ended March 31, 2024 has been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS") as issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and as specified in Section 133 of the Act and the relevant rules thereof and in accordance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The estimates and judgements 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 as at March 31, 2024, and its profits and its cash flow statements for the year ended 31st March, 2024.
19. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS.
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a formal annual performance evaluation has been done by the Board of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of its committees.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking feedback from all the Directors on the basis of parameters/criteria such as Board Composition, Board Meetings and procedures, Board strategy and Risk Management, Board and Management Relations, Succession
planning and Independence of Management from Board Committee. The performance evaluation of the Chairman was also carried out. The Performance evaluation of the Directors was carried out by the entire Board (excluding the director being evaluated). The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking feedback from committee members on the basis of parameters/criteria such as Adequacy of Committee Composition, Effectiveness of the Committees, Functions and duties of Committees, Meetings, etc.
Independent Directors of the Company in their separate meeting held on 11th March, 2024 reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole. They have also reviewed the performance of the Chairman of the Company.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee ("the CSR Committee"). As at 31st March, 2024, the CSR Committee comprised Mr. Sushil Kumar Goyal (Non-Executive Independent Director) as Chairperson, Mr. Pawan Dixit (Non-Executive Independent Director) and Mrs. Richa Kalra (Non-Executive Independent Director) as members of the Committee.
The CSR Committee is responsible for indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, monitoring the implementation of the framework of the CSR policy and recommending the amount to be spent on CSR activities.
During the year under review, CSR Committees met 2 (Two) times on 10th January, 2024 and 15th March, 2024.
The CSR policy can be accessed at the web link https://avrofurniture.com/pdf1/240724/CSR%20Policy.pdf. The Annual Report on CSR activities in prescribed format is annexed as an Annexure-A.
21. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company believes in ethical and lawful business conduct and strives to carry on its business activities in fair, transparent and professional manner. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy for securing/reporting/deterring/punishing/rectifying any unethical, unlawful acts, behaviour, leak/suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information etc. and to address bona fide concern of malpractice, deviation from the policies of the Company internally in an effective and systematic manner after its discovery.
The Policy also provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and also make provisions for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The functioning of the vigil mechanism is reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to time. During the year under review, no complaint pertaining to the company was received under the Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil mechanism.
The said policy is available on the Company's website and can be accessed through the link https://avrofurniture.com/pdf1/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
22. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has evaluated a system of risk management to monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and control. Major risks identified by the business and functions are systematically address mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
The development and implementation of risk management has been convened in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of Annual Report.
23. BOARD DIVERSITY
The Board comprises of adequate number of members with diverse experience and skills, such that it best serves the governance and strategic needs of the Company. The Directors are persons of eminence in areas such as finance, accounting and corporate law etc. and bring with them experience and skills which add value to the performance of the Board. The Directors are selected purely on the basis of merit with no discrimination on race, colour, religion, gender or nationality.
24. PARTICULAR OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, no loan and guarantee was given by the Company in terms of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The Company has made investments in mutual funds, the details of which are given in notes to financial statements.
25. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, no loan and guarantee was given by the Company in terms of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The Company has made investments in mutual funds, the details of which are given in notes to financial statements.
A. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s S A A R K AND CO, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Reg. No. 021758N), a Firm peer reviewed by ICAI, was reappointed as a Statutory Auditors of the Company for another term of five consecutive years at the Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2023 from the conclusion of the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Company till the conclusion of 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
M/s S A A R K AND CO. had provided their consent and a certificate of their eligibility under 139 and 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rule, 2014 for their continuance as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the second term of 5 (five) years. In terms of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Auditors have confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI. Accordingly, S A A R K AND CO was eligible for re-appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Statutory Auditors Report for FY 2023-24 on the financial statements of the Company forms part of this Annual Report. Auditors have expressed their unmodified opinion on the Standalone Financial Statements and their reports does not contain any qualifications, observations, adverse remarks or disclaimer. The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditor's Report are selfexplanatory and need no further comments.
B. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2023-24 was undertaken by M/s Chaturvedi & Company, the Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 under the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder is annexed herewith as Annexure-B. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation and adverse remark for the period under review.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, the Company has obtained Annual Secretarial Compliance Report from M/s Chaturvedi & Company (CP No. 13708), Company Secretaries and the said compliance report has been submitted by the Company to Exchange.
Pursuant to provision of section 204 of the Companies act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rule, 2014, the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has re-appointed M/s. Chaturvedi & Company, a Firm peer reviewed by ICSI as a Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit for financial year 2024-25. They have confirmed their eligibility for the re-appointment.
C. INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on 14th November, 2019 appointed M/s NSH & Co, Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No: 033184N) as an Internal Auditor of the Company w.e.f. 06th September, 2019 till the time power revoked by the Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, M/s. NSH & Co., Chartered Accountants, the Internal Auditor of the Company carried out the Internal Audit of the Company on quarterly basis for financial year 2023-24.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) pursuant to Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013.
27. DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMAN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013.
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the Workplace and have a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at Workplace in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace [Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. As required under the law, an internal complaint committee has been constituted for reporting and conducting inquiry into the complaints made by the victim on the harassments at the work place. During the financial year under review, the Company has not received complaint of sexual harassment of Women at Workplace.
28. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an adequate Internal Financial Control System, commensurate with size, scale and complexity of its operations. They have been designed to provide reasonable assurance with regard to recording and providing reliable financial and operational information, complying with applicable statues, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use, executing transactions with proper authorization and ensure compliance of corporate policies. It has continued its efforts to align all its process and controls with global best practices.
29. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES UNDER SECTION 188 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013.
All transactions entered into with related parties during the financial year under review were in ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. The details of the transactions with related parties are provided in the notes to accompanying financial statements. Details of transactions pursuant to compliance of section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are annexed herewith as per Annexure-C in the Form AOC-2.
All Related Party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. A statement giving details of all related party transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted is placed before the Audit Committee for their review on a periodical basis. The policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions, as approved by the Board, is available on the Company's website and can be accessed through the below link
https://www.avrofurniture.com/pdf1/Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions.pdf
30. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company has maintained Cost records as required to be maintained as specified by the Central Government under sub section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act ,2013.
31. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The Company has no employee who is in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 8,50,000 per month/- or Rs. 1,02,00,000 per annum and hence, the company is not required to give information as required under the provisions of Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014.
Further the details pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are attached herewith as Annexure-D and names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn by them pursuant to Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are attached herewith as Annexure-E.
32. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has adopted Nomination and Remuneration Policy relating to remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and other employees, along with the criteria for appointment and removal of Directors, Key Managerial personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is fully empowered to determine/approve and revise, subject to necessary approvals, the remuneration of managerial personnel, after taking into account the financial position of the Company, trends in industry, qualification, experience, past performance etc. The Non-Executive Directors are paid sitting fees for every meeting of the Board and its committee attended by them. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.avrofurniture.com/img/lnvestor%20Desk-
%20AVRO%202/Policies/Nomination_and_Remuneration_Policy_1.pdf
33. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company's Corporate Governance philosophy is governed by its commitment to run its business in legal, ethical and transparent manner. The Company believes that sound corporate governance is critical in enhancing and retaining investor trust. Transparency, accountability, fairness and intensive communication with stakeholders are integral to our functioning.
The Board has framed Code of Conduct for all Board Members and Senior Management of the Company and they have affirmed the compliance for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company has complied with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 regarding Corporate Governance. A report on the Corporate Governance is annexed to the Board's Report as Annexure-F and a Certificate from M/s Chaturvedi & Company, Company Secretaries with regard to compliance with conditions of Corporate Governance forms part of Corporate Governance report.
34. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year 2022-23, as stipulated under Regulation 34 and Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, is presented in a separate section of this Annual Report as "Annexure-G".
35. POLICY OF PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTS
Pursuant to the Regulation 9 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has adopted the policy of preservation of documents to preserve the documents as per regulation 9(a) & 9(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations. The said policy is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed through the link
https://www.avrofurniture.com/img/Investor%20Desk-
%20AVRO%202/Policies/POLICY_ON_PRESERVATION_OF_DOCUMENTS_905190ca-7e3d-4da7-
8052-07b34cc79d9b.pdf
36. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE.
During the year 2023-24, no significant and material orders were passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which could impact the going concern status and company's operation in future.
37. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors, KMP's and Designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre clearances for dealing in the Company's Shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of the shares of Company by the Directors, KMPs and Designated Employees of the Company while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when Trading window is closed.
38. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR.
During the financial year 2023-24, no application was made under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016. As on March 31, 2024, no proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
39. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT-GO
The requisite information with regard to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, in terms of the Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are mentioned below:
A) Conservation of Energy
i. Steps taken or impact on Conservation of Energy:
The Company has been already using high end imported machines in manufacturing of plastic furniture, hence the consumption of energy is at minimal level. However, the Company has taken necessary steps in order to reduce the consumption of energy as much as it can and reduce the damage to the environment.
ii. The Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has not utilized alternate source of energy.
iii. The Capital Investment on energy conservation equipments:
During the financial year 2023-24, the company has not made any capital investment on energy conservation equipments.
B) Technology Absorption:
i. The efforts made towards technology absorption: The Company operates in an industry where the technology plays a major role in its output. We try to adopt the advance technology as per the need of the hour and teach the employees to implement it in the operations of the Company to increase the output and accuracy of its services.
ii. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution: Improvement in overall productivity, quality of the services and reduced process scrap and cost.
iii. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)-
a. The details of technology imported: Not Applicable
b. The date of import: Not Applicable
c. Whether the technology has been fully absorbed: Not Applicable
d. If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof: Not Applicable
iv. Expenditure incurred on Research and Development: Nil
C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
i. The foreign exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year: Nil
ii. The foreign exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflow: Rs. 83,83,449.2
40. GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it, electronic copy of the Notice of 28th AGM of the Company including Annual Report for FY 2023-24 are being sent to all members whose email address are registered with the Company/Depository Participant(s).
41. GENERAL
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review
a. Voluntary revision of Financial Statement or Board Reports
b. Instance of Fraud which required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and or/Board under Section 143(12) of the Act and rules framed thereunder.
c. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting and otherwise.
d. The Company does not have any Holding Company or Subsidiary Company and therefore, neither the Managing Director nor the Whole Time Directors of the Company have received any remuneration or commission from any subsidiaries.
e. The Company has not made any one-time settlement of loans taken from the Banks and financial institutions and hence the details of difference between the amount of valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loans from the Banks of FIs along with the reason thereof is not applicable.
42. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act 2013, the Directors state that:
a. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. Appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and have made judgments & estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true & fair view of the state of affairs of the company at March 31, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024;
c. Proper & sufficient care has been taken 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 & detecting fraud & other irregularities;
d. The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. Proper Internal Financial Controls were followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
f. Proper systems are devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
43. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from the various stake holders including Banks, Governmental authorities and other business associates who have extended their valuable support and encouragement during the year under review.
Your Directors take the opportunity to place on record their deep appreciation of the committed
services rendered by the employees at all levels of the Company, who have contributed significantly towards Company's performance and for enhancing its inherent strength. Your Directors also acknowledge with gratitude the encouragement and support extended by our valued stakeholders.
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