<dhhead>DIRECTORS REPORT</dhhead>
To Members,
Your directors are pleased to present the Forty Second Annual Report
together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,
2025.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Companys financial performance, for the year ended March 31,
2025 is summarised below: ( in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue from operations |
2949.44 |
8852.13 |
6809.91 |
13276.88 |
Pro t /(Loss) before exceptional |
3871.59 |
7401.04 |
1779.70 |
2909.91 |
items and tax |
|
|
|
|
Pro t/ (Loss) before tax |
3871.59 |
7401.04 |
1779.70 |
49280.68 |
Less: Income tax expense |
-2477.47 |
2494.21 |
-2477.47 |
2494.21 |
Pro t/(Loss) after tax for the year |
6349.07 |
4906.83 |
4257.17 |
46786.47 |
Other Comprehensive income net
of tax |
-8.17 |
-10.72 |
-8.17 |
-10.72 |
Total Comprehensive income for
the year |
6340.90 |
4896.11 |
4249.00 |
46775.75 |
BUSINESS OVERVIEW & OUTLOOK :
STANDALONE FINANCIALS
During the year under review, the revenue from operations was 2,949.44
Lakhs as compared to 8,852.13 Lakhs in previous year.
The Pro t / (Loss) before tax (PBT) for the FY 2024-25 was 3,871.59
Lakhs as compared to profit of 7,401.04 Lakhs in the previous year. After providing for
Tax, the Net Pro t (PAT) for the FY 2024-25 was 6,349.07 Lakhs as against profit of
4,906.83 Lakhs in the previous year. Total Comprehensive Income for the FY 2024-25 was
6,340.90 Lakhs as compared to 4,896.11 Lakhs.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS
During the year under review, the revenue from operations was 6,809.91
Lakhs as compared to 13,276.88 Lakhs in previous year.
The Pro t / (Loss) before tax (PBT) for the FY 2024-25 was 1779.70
Lakhs as compared to 49,280.68 Lakhs in the previous year. After providing for Tax, the
Net Pro t / (Loss) (PAT) for the FY 2024-25 was 4,257.17 as compared to 46,786.47 Lakhs
in the previous year. Total Comprehensive income for the FY 2024-25 was 4,249.00 as
compared to 46,775.75 Lakhs in the previous year.
DIVIDEND
During the year under review, the Board has not recommended any
dividend.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any
amount towards General Reserve
FIXED DEPOSIT
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The outstanding deposit at the beginning of the year i.e. on April 01,
2024 and on March 31, 2025, from public was NIL.
POLICIES / CODES OF THE COMPANY:
The list of Policies/Codes hosted on the website of the Company
www.atlantaalimited.com is given in Corporate Governance Report forming part of this
report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025, your Company has total 3 subsidiaries (including
step-down subsidiaries).
ii) MORA Tollways Limited iii) Atlanta Ropar Tollways Private Limited
During the year under review, the Board of Directors reviewed a airs of
subsidiaries. In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
consolidated financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries are prepared,
which forms part of the Annual Report. Further, a statement containing the salient
features of the financial statement of the subsidiaries in the prescribed format AOC-1 is
enclosed as Annexure 1 to the Board's Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited
financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related
information of the Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are available
on the website viz. www.atlantaalimited.com, These documents will also be available for
inspection during business hours at the registered officeof the Company.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Company has complied with Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the
Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India (ICSI).
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL -
Your Company consists of Six (6) Directors and Two (2) Key Managerial
Personnel, consisting of Four (4) Non-Executive Independent Directors, One (1) Whole Time
Director, & One (1) Managing Director; One (1) Chief Financial Officer and One (1)
Company Secretary viz.
I) Mr. Rajhoo Bbarot |
Chairman |
ii) Mr. Rickiin Bbarot |
Managing Director |
iii) Mrs. Meeta Brahmbhatt |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
iv) Dr. Samir Degan |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
v) Mr. Anil Dighe |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
vi) Mrs. Bhumika Pandey |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
vii) Mr. Dipesh Gogri |
Chief Financial Officer |
viii) Mr. Prathmesh Gaonkar |
Company Secretary |
Independent Non-Executive Directors
In terms of the de nition of Independent Directors as
prescribed under Regulation 34(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 entered with Stock Exchanges and Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Company consists of four Independent Directors:
1) Mrs. Meeta Brahmbhatt. 2) Dr. Samir Degan. 3) Mr. Anil Dighe. 4)
Mrs. Bhumika Pandey.
The Company has received Certificate of Independence from all
Independent Directors, interalia, pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013,
confirming and certifying that they have complied with all the requirements of being an
Independent Director of the Company.
None of the Directors are disqualified from being appointed as
Directors, as specified in Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Appointment/Resignation of Directors and KMP.
During the period under review the Company has appointed Mrs. Meeta
Brahmbhatt as Additional Non - Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect
from 30th June, 2024 and Shareholders of the Company ratify appointment of Mrs. Meeta
Brahmbhatt in their Meeting which held on 27th September, 2024.
REMUNERATION POLICY
On the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
Board has framed a policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors and
KMPs. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
34(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the criteria for performance
evaluation of Board of Directors (including Independent Directors), Key Managerial
Personnel (KMPs) and Committees of the Board on the basis of which they have been
evaluated. The evaluation of performance has been explained in the Corporate Governance
Report section in this Annual Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board met four (4) times during the FY 2024-25. Detailed
information on the meetings of the Board is included in Corporate Governance Report of the
Company which forms part of this Annual Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Company has several Committees which have been established as a
part of the best corporate governance practices and are in compliance with the
requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
The Company has following Committees of the Board: Audit Committee.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Stakeholders Relationship
Committee. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Management Committee.
The details with respect to the compositions, powers, roles, terms of
reference, etc. of relevant committees are given in detail in the Corporate Governance
Report of the Company which forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
During period under review, Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014 is not applicable
for Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by the Securities
& Exchange Board of India. The Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under
Regulation 34(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 forms part of this Annual Report.
The requisite Certificate from the Auditor of the Company confirming
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 27
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attached to
the Corporate Governance Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review
as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchanges in India is presented in a
separate section forming part of this Annual Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also incorporates a whistle
blower policy in terms of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, includes an Ethics & Compliance Task Force comprising senior
executives of the Company. Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through
an e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the task force or to the Chairman of
the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy may be
accessed on the Companys website at www.atlantaalimited.com
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company manages monitors and reports on the principal risks and
uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The
Companys management systems, structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and
behaviours govern the conducts of the business of the Company and manages associated
risks.
LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
The Company has given loans & guarantee and security in ordinary
course of business. The details of Investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies
Act, 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on arms length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business. However, the material related party transactions are accorded for
shareholders approval in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as
also the Board for approval. Prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a yearly
basis specifying the upper ceiling as to amount for the transactions which are of a
foreseen and repetitive nature. The details of all such related party transactions entered
into pursuant to the omnibus approval of the Committee are placed before the Audit
Committee on a quarterly basis for its review.
The details of transaction with Related Parties are provided in the
accompanying financial statements. The policy on Related Party Transactions may be
accessed on the Companys website at www.atlantaalimited.com
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC-2, is enclosed
as Annexure 2 to the Board's Report.
POLICY ON PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Company has in place a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace which is in line with requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The
Company has zero tolerance towards any action on the part of any of its o cials, which may
fall under the ambit of Sexual Harassment at workplace. The objective of this
Policy is to provide an effective Complaint Redressal Mechanism if there is an occurrence
of sexual harassment.
The Company is committed to treat every employee with dignity and
respect. The Company conducts regular awareness program in accordance with the
requirements of the law. The Company has also complied with the provisions of setting up
of an Internal Complaint Committee which is duly constituted in compliance with the
provisions of the POSH Act. All women, permanent, temporary, trainees or contractual sta
including those of service providers are covered under the policy. The Company has
provided a safe and digni ed work environment for employee which is free of
discrimination. There are no complaints or concerns received or observed during FY
2024-2025 pertaining to sexual harassment.
DISCLOSURE AS PER SECTION 22 OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 IS GIVEN BELOW.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 22 of Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with the Rules
thereunder, it is hereby declared for financial year 2024-2025, as follows
a. number of complaints led during financial year - Nil b. number of
complaints disposed of during financial year - N.A. c. number of complaints pending as on
end of financial year. -N.A.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and
implementation requirements of Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS) Rules on
accounting and disclosure requirements, which is applicable from current year, and as
prescribed by Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as SEBI Listing Regulations), the
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in the Annual Report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has laid down standards, processes and structures which
enables to implement adequate internal financial controls across organisation. During the
year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or
operation were observed.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND AND SHARES TO IEPF
As per Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor
Education Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
(Rules), all dividends remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 (seven)
years and also the shares in respect of which the dividend has not been claimed by the
shareholders for 7 (seven) consecutive years or more are required to be transferred to
Investor Education Protection Fund in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the
Rules. Hence, the Company urges all the shareholders to encash /claim their respective
dividend during the prescribed period.
STATUTORY AUDITOR
In pursuance of provisions of Section 139,142 and other applicable
provisions the Company has appointed M/s Suresh Maniar & Company (Firm Registration
no.110663W) as Statutory Auditors for Financial year 2022-2023 onwards for ve years.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Independent
Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The
Independent Auditors Report does not contain any quali cation, reservations or
adverse remark.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rules
thereunder, a Secretarial Audit Report for the FY 2024-25 in Form MR 3 given by M/s.
Sandeep Dubey & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries is enclosed as Annexure 3
with this report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any quali cation,
reservation.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which has occurred between the financial year of the Company i.e.
March 31, 2025 and till the date of Directors Report i.e. August 13, 2025.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The particulars in relation to conservation of energy and technology
absorption are currently not applicable to the Company
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
During the year, there were neither foreign exchange earnings nor any
outgo.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of Companies Act,
2013, the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employees
remuneration and other details in terms of sub-section 12 of Section 197 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, are forming part of this report as Annexure 4.
EXTRACTS OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extracts of Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014 can be accessed on the Companys website at
www.atlantaalimited.com.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act,
2013, it is hereby con rmed that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March
31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material
departures from the same;
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 a airs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and
of the losses of the Company for that period;
c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
e) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively and;
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has prescribed
certain Corporate Governance standards vide Regulations 24 and 27 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Your Directors re-a rm their
commitments to these standards and a detailed Report on Corporate Governance together with
the Auditors Certificate on its compliance is annexed hereto.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their
sincere appreciation for the overwhelming co-operation and assistance received from
investors, members, creditors, customers, business associates, bankers, financial
institutions, Government authorities, vendors, regulatory authorities. Your Directors
recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the executives and employees of
the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF |
ATLANTAA LIMITED |
Place: Mumbai |
Dated: 13th August 2025. |
Sd/- |
Rajhoo Bbarot |
Chairman |
DIN: 00038219 |