Dear Members,
The Board of Directors hereby submits the One Hundredth and Seventh
Annual Report of your Company ("the Company" or "Simplex") along with
Company's Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
Financial Results
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March,
2025 is summarized below:
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
| Particulars |
31st March, 2025 |
31st March, 2024 |
31st March, 2025 |
31st March, 2024 |
| Revenue from Operations |
7,313 |
10,109 |
10,756 |
13,885 |
| Earning before finance costs, tax,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) |
745 |
456 |
757 |
462 |
| Less: Finance Costs |
155 |
800 |
150 |
795 |
| Less: Depreciation and amortization |
543 |
691 |
548 |
697 |
| Share of net profit/ (loss) of Associates and
Joint Ventures accounted for using equity method |
- |
- |
15 |
(4) |
| Profit /(loss) before exceptional items and tax |
47 |
(1,035) |
74 |
(1,034) |
| Exceptional Item |
143 |
- |
143 |
- |
| Profit/(loss) before tax |
190 |
(1035) |
217 |
(1,034) |
| Less: income tax expenses |
|
|
|
|
| Current Tax |
38 |
5 |
41 |
9 |
| Deferred Tax Charge/ (Credit) |
60 |
(321) |
60 |
(320) |
| Excess Current tax provision for earlier years written back
(net) |
(5) |
- |
(5) |
- |
| Profit/ (loss) for the year |
97 |
(719) |
121 |
(723) |
| Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
| Owners of the Company |
97 |
(719) |
116 |
(723) |
| Non-Controlling Interest |
- |
- |
5 |
* |
| Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) for the
year, net of tax |
(33) |
37 |
(35) |
35 |
| Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
| Owners of the Company |
(33) |
37 |
(35) |
35 |
| Non-Controlling Interest |
- |
- |
* |
* |
| Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the year |
64 |
(682) |
86 |
(688) |
| Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
| Owners of the Company |
64 |
(682) |
81 |
(688) |
| Non-Controlling Interest |
- |
- |
5 |
* |
| Profit /(loss) for the period |
97 |
(719) |
116 |
(723) |
| Balance at the beginning of the year |
(11,634) |
(10,898) |
(11,453) |
(10,713) |
| Profit / (loss) available to owners for appropriation |
(11,537) |
(11,617) |
(11,337) |
(11,436) |
| Measurements of post-employment benefit obligations |
(16) |
(17) |
(15) |
(17) |
| Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
(11,553) |
(11,634) |
(11,352) |
(11,453) |
Review of Operations
During the year under review, on standalone basis, revenue from
operations were C 7,313 mns as against C10,109 mns in the previous year. The Company
reported profit before exceptional items and tax of C 47 mns as against loss of C 1,035
mns in the previous financial year and net profit for the year was C 97 mns as against
loss of C719 mns in previous financial year. Other Comprehensive loss for the year (net of
tax) is C33 mns as against income of C 37 mns in the previous year. After considering
other comprehensive income, total comprehensive income stood at C 64 mns as against loss
of C 682 mns in the previous year.
On a consolidated basis, the revenue from operations was C 10,756 mns
as against C 13,885 mns in the previous year. The Company reported profit before
exceptional items and tax of C 74 mns as compared to loss of C1,034 mns in the previous
year and profit for the year was C 121mns as against loss of C 723 mns in the previous
year. Other Comprehensive loss for the year (net of tax) is C35 mns as against profit of C
35 mns in the previous year. After considering other comprehensive income, total
comprehensive income stood at C86 mns as against loss of C 688 mns in the previous year.
Business Review
The Company is a diversified company established in 1924 and executing
projects in several sectors like Transport, Energy & Power, Mining, Buildings, Marine,
Real Estate etc. The Company has been closely associated with the country's
infrastructure building with over 3000 projects spanning almost all the gamut of
construction industry. During the year under review, the Company bagged new orders
amounting to approx C6500 mns in various vertical it operates making the order book above
C 17000 mns as on 31st March, 2025.
Transfer to General Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserves
during the current financial year.
Dividend
The Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial
Year 2024-2025.
Material changes and commitments
There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which occurred after March 31, 2025 till the date of this report
except as mentioned under Resolution Plan and Preferential Issue of this report.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted deposits
from the public falling within the ambit of Section
73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"). Pursuant to the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification amending the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company files with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) the
requisite returns for outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not
considered as deposits.
Resolution plan
The Company has been under financial stress for the past few years and
has defaulted on its payment obligations to banks and financial institutions (the
"Lenders") that had extended various credit facilities. In an effort to resolve
its debt, the Company proposed multiple restructuring schemes in line with RBI guidelines;
however, these efforts were unsuccessful. Subsequently, the Lead Bank, Punjab National
Bank, acting on behalf of all the Lenders, presented the Company's case to the
National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) for consideration of debt
assignment. Following its due diligence, NARCL extended an offer for the assignment of
both fund-based and non-fund based facilities. This offer was accepted by the Lead Bank
and a majority of the Lenders.
As a result, their entire exposurecomprising the financial
assistance provided to the Company along with all associated securities, rights, titles,
and interestswas assigned in favour of NARCL in accordance with the terms of the
Deed of Assignment dated 28th March, 2024.
Accordingly, a Master Restructuring Agreement (MRA) was executed
between NARCL and the Company on 15th January 2025. As part of the debt restructuring plan
outlined under the MRA, the Company undertakes to pay sustainable debt of RS.12,500 mns
over a period of 7 years to the lenders. In addition, the Company shall issue to NARCL 15%
of the equity share on a fully diluted basis from conversion of unsustainable debt.
With this Resolution Plan in place and a significantly improved
certainty of repayment from identified sources, the Company is now well-positioned to
capitalize on emerging opportunities in the infrastructure sector and pursue a path of
revival and turnaround.
Capital Restructuring and Fund Infusion
During the year under review, the Company undertook significant capital
restructuring measures aimed at strengthening its financial position and facilitating
business revival. These actions were undertaken pursuant to the Joint Assignment
Agreements executed by the lenders in favour of National Asset Reconstruction Company
Limited ("NARCL") and the Master Restructuring Agreement ("MRA")
entered into between the Company and NARCL.
As per MRA, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 28th March,
2025, approved the allotment of equity shares to NARCL through the conversion of a portion
of the Company's outstanding debt. As a result, NARCL acquired 15% of the paid-up
equity share capital of the Company, on a fully diluted basis.
Subsequently, to facilitate further infusion of funds for business
expansion and to implement the approved restructuring plan, the Company undertook a
preferential allotment of Equity Shares and Convertible Warrants aggregating to C 4,236.85
mnscomprising C 2,092.20 mns towards Equity Shares and C2,144.65 mns towards
Convertible Warrants. Against this allotment, the Company received C 2,092.20 mns in
respect of the Equity Shares and C 536.16 mns, representing 25% of the consideration
amount, as upfront payment for the Convertible Warrants. These Convertible Warrants are
exercisable into an equivalent number of Equity Shares within a period of 18 (eighteen)
months from the date of allotment, i.e., on or before 29th November 2026, in accordance
with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. As part of this process, additional
equity shares were also allotted to NARCL to ensure that its shareholding remained at 15%
of the paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis.
Further, as part of a One-Time Settlement arrangement, the Company
allotted 10,00,000 equity shares to ICICI Bank Limited. In line with the agreed
shareholding structure, an additional 1,73,000 equity shares were also allotted to NARCL
to maintain its 15% holding in the paid-up share capital of the Company.
The details of the above allotments are summarized below:
| Date of Allotment |
No: of Securities Allotted |
Issue Price |
Allottee |
Amount converted from debt |
Fund Infused |
| 28th March, 2025 |
1,00,84,027 equity shares |
C281.36/- |
NARCL |
C 283,72,41,837/- |
NA |
| 29th May, 2025 |
72,39,447 equity shares |
C 289/- |
Non-promoters |
NA |
C209,22,00,183/- |
| 29th May, 2025 |
74,20,935 Convertible Warrants |
C 289/- |
Non-Promoters & Promoters |
NA |
C 53,61,62,553.75/- |
| 29th May, 2025 |
25,91,000 equity shares |
C 289/- |
NARCL |
C74,87,99,000/- |
NA |
| 21st July, 2025 |
8,65,052 Equity Shares pursuant to
conversion of Warrants |
C 289/- |
Non-Promoters |
NA |
C 18,75,00,021/- (balance 75% of the
consideration) |
| 22nd July, 2025 |
10,00,000 Equity Shares |
C 294/- |
ICICI Bank Limited |
C29,40,00,000/- |
NA |
| 22nd July, 2025 |
1,73,000 Equity Shares |
C 294/- |
NARCL |
C 5,08,62,000/- |
NA |
These capital restructuring and fund infusion initiatives mark a
critical step in the Company's turnaround efforts and long-term strategic roadmap.
Share Capital
As on 31st March 2025, the paid-up share capital of the Company stood
at C 13,48,39,561/-, comprising 6,72,26,847 equity shares of C2/- each aggregating to C
13,44,53,694/-, and C 3,85,867/- towards forfeited shares. This includes the allotment of
1,00,84,027 equity shares to National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) through
conversion of debt, as part of the capital restructuring plan approved by the Board of
Directors.
As on the date of this Report, the paid-up share capital of the Company
stands at C 15,85,76,559/-, comprising 7,90,95,346 equity shares of C2/- each amounting to
C 15,81,90,692/- along with C 3,85,867 towards forfeited shares. This increase reflects
the equity allotments made during the year to various stakeholders including NARCL, ICICI
Bank Limited, and other Promoter/ non-Promoter investors, pursuant to the preferential
issues approved by the Board, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2018, and other relevant regulations.
There was no change in the authorised share capital of the Company
during the year under review.
Extract of the Annual Return
In accordance with the Act, the annual return in the prescribed format
is available at website of the Company at www.simplexinfra.com.
Number of meetings of the Board
Five meetings of the Board were held during the year. The details of
the meetings of the Board are provided in the corporate governance report, which forms
part of this Report.
Audit Committee
The details pertaining to the composition of Audit Committee are
included in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 3
of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016. Accounting policies
have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is
initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in
the accounting policy.
Your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according
to the information and explanations obtained by them, make the following statements in
terms of section 134 (3)(c) & 134 (5) of the Act:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) that appropriate accounting policies were selected and consistently
applied and judgments and estimates were made that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit of the company for that period;
(c) That proper and sufficient care has been taken 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) That the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis;
(e) That proper internal financial controls were followed by the
company and such internal financial controls are reviewed by the Management and
Independent Internal Auditors and any material weakness noticed during such review,
remedial action is taken by the management so that internal control system as also its
implementation is adequate and effective; and
(f) That proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
Policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration and other
details
The Company's policy on Directors' appointment and
remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act is hosted on the
Company's website at www. simplexinfra.com. The details relating to the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part
of this Report.
Particulars of Employees and other additional information
The details of remuneration as required to be disclosed under the Act
and the Rules made thereunder are given in Annexure 1' forming part of this
Board Report. Disclosures as contained in Rule 5 (1) of Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided at Table 1(a) of the Annexure-1.
The information in respect of employees of the Company required
pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, is provided at Table 1
(b) of the Annexure-1 forming part of this Report. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act
and the rules made thereunder, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the shareholders
excluding the aforesaid Table 1(b). Shareholders interested in obtaining a copy of the
same may write to the Company Secretary.
The employees are neither relatives of any Directors of the Company,
nor hold 2% or more of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company as per Rule 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Shareholdersinterestedinobtainingthedetailsofemployees posted outside
India and in receipt of a remuneration of C 60 Lakhs per financial year or C5 Lakhs per
month or more, may write to the Company Secretary of the Company.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
The Company is engaged in the business of contract constructing
infrastructural facilities as specified in Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 2013. In
accordance with the exemption provided by Section 186 (11) to the companies engaged in the
business of providing infrastructural facilities, the provisions of Section 186 (2 ) to
(13) of the Act, in respect of providing loan, guarantee or security to any other body
corporate/ person do not apply to the Company.
Related Party Transactions
All the related party transactions were in the ordinary course of
business and at arm's length. The Company periodically reviews and monitors related
party transactions. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the
Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.There are no materially significant related party
transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel
etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)
(h) of the Act in Form AOC 2 is not applicable.
However, the details of the related party transactions are set out in
Note 30 to the standalone financial statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has a Policy on materiality of and dealing with Related
Party Transactions, as approved by the Board, which is available at its website
www.simplexinfra.com.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management
Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The
Company also has in place a Risk Management Policy to identify and assess the key risk
areas. The Members of the Risk Management Committee monitors and reviews the
implementation of various aspects of the Risk management policy. Major risks identified by
the Company are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuous basis.
At present no particular risk whose adverse impact may threaten the existence of the
Company is visualized.
The details of risk management are covered in the management discussion
and analysis, which forms part of this report.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee, details provided in Corporate Governance Report and has framed a corporate
social responsibility policy which is available at the website of the Company at
www.simplexinfra.com.
The Company endeavors to fulfill its CSR responsibilities in its
identified segments- education, healthcare, welfare of poor and girl child, preservation
of art and heritage. However, the Company has negative average net profit of three
immediately preceding financial year, therefore the Company was not required to spend any
amount towards corporate social responsibility during the year.
The annual report on CSR containing particulars specified in Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is set out herewith as "Annexure-2".
PerformanceevaluationoftheBoard,itsCommittees and individual Directors
During the year, formal annual evaluation of the Board, its Committees
and individual Directors were carried out as per the framework laid down by the Board for
formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, Committees and individual
Directors. It includes circulation of questionnaires to all Directors for evaluation of
the Board and its Committees, which entails a wide range of parameters facilitating proper
evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors. The response/ feedback/
comment received from each Director is carefully considered by the Board.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors was also held to review the
performance of Whole-time Directors, performance of the Board as a whole and performance
of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Whole Time Directors and
Directors.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire
Board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation
process and also the performance of Directors, Independent Directors, Chairman and
performance of the Board as a whole was found satisfactory.
Subsidiaries, Associates & Joint Ventures
As on 31st March, 2025, your Company has seven Subsidiaries namely
(i)Simplex (Middle East) Limited, UAE (ii) Simplex Infrastructures Libya Joint Venture
Co., Libya (iii) Simplex Infra Development Private Limited (iv) Maa Durga Expressways
PrivateLimited,(v)JaintiaHighwayPrivateLimited,(vi)Simplex (Bangladesh)Private Limited and
(vii) PC Patel Mahalaxmi Simplex Consortium Private Limited, one Associate namely Simplex
Infrastructures LLC, Oman and two Joint Venture Companies namely (i) Arabian Construction
Co-Simplex Infra Private Limited and (ii) Simplex Almoayyed W.L.L.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Act, a statement
containing the salient features of the financial statement of the Company's
subsidiary/ associate/ joint venture companies is provided in the Form AOC-1, is attached
after the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, 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 our website,
www.simplexinfra.com. These documents will also be available for inspection electronically
up to the date of AGM. Members seeking to inspect such documents can send an email to
secretarial.legal@simplexinfra.com.
The Company has formulated a policy on identification of material
subsidiaries in line with Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) and the same is placed on
the Company's website at www.simplexinfra.com. The Company does not have any material
subsidiaries as on the date of this report.
Formation /Cessation of Company's Subsidiaries/ Associate/ Joint
Venture
During the year under review, no company has become or has ceased to be
a Subsidiary/ Associate/ Joint Venture of the Company.
Directors
Mr. Rajiv Mundhra (DIN-00014237) continues as a Non-Executive Director
and Chairman of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Gurumurthy Ramanathan (DIN- 10366010) was inducted to the Board of
Directors as an Additional Director in the capacity of a Nominee Director, nominated by
National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), with effect from 28th March, 2025
as Non-Executive Director, not liable to retire by rotation. His appointment has been
approved by the Members of the Company at the extra ordinary general meeting of the
Company held on 22nd April 2025.
Mr. Subrata Kumar Ray (DIN- 11003975), was inducted to the Board of
Directors as an Additional Director and an Independent Director of the Company with effect
from 28th March, 2025, not liable to retire by rotation. His appointment has been approved
by the Members of the Company at the extra ordinary general meeting of the Company held on
22nd April 2025.
The tenure of Mr. Sukumar Dutta (DIN: 00062827) as Whole-time Director
& CFO of the Company will expire on 31st August 2025. Due to his advanced age and
health-related reasons, Mr. Dutta has conveyed his decision not to seek re-appointment.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for his invaluable guidance, dedicated
service, and significant contributions to the Company during his long association.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 13th August 2025, appointed Mr.
Samiran Kumar Bhattacharyya (DIN: 00112844) as an Additional Director of the Company,
designated as Whole-time Director, liable to retire by rotation with effect from the said
date. In terms of Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013, he holds office up to the date
of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offers himself for appointment
as a Director of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, Mr. Shamik Dasgupta (DIN
: 01127296), Non-executive Director, retires by rotation and being eligible has offered
himself for reappointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. Based on performance
evaluation and the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject
to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting, the Board
recommends his re-appointment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Listing
Regulations, Independent Directors of the Company have submitted their declaration that
they meet with the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149 (6) of the Act and
are not disqualified from continuing as Independent Directors of the Company as per the
criteria laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Listing
Regulations. The terms and conditions of appointment of the Independent Directors are in
compliance with the provisions of the Act and are placed on the website of the Company
www.simplexinfra.com.The Company has also disclosed on its website details of the
familiarization programs to educate the Independent Directors regarding their roles,
rights and responsibilities in the Company and the nature of the industry in which the
Company operates, the business model of the Company, etc.
All the Directors have submitted the requisite disclosures/declarations
as required under the relevant provisions of the Act.
Appropriate resolutions seeking your approval and brief resume /
details for re-appointment of Directors are furnished in the notice of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. Sukumar Dutta (DIN: 00062827) will step down from his position as
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, effective at the close of business on 31st
August 2025, due to health-related reasons. Based on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 13th August 2025, Mr. Samiran
Kumar Bhattacharyya was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer, effective from 1st
September 2025.
Mr. B. L. Bajoria, Senior Vice President & Company Secretary,
continues to serve as a Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in accordance with the
provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
These changes in Key Managerial Personnel have been effected in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules
thereunder.
Remuneration and other details of the said Key Managerial Personnel for
the financial year ended March 31,2025 are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report
under the heading compensation structure' in Nomination and Remuneration Policy
of the Company, which forms a part of this Report.
Significant and material orders passed by Regulators/Courts/Tribunals
During the year under review, there were no significant or material
orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts/Tribunals impacting the going concern status of
the Company and its operations in future.
Internal Control Systems and their adequacy
The details with respect to internal control systems and their adequacy
are included in the management discussion & analysis report, which forms part of this
report.
Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy)
The Company has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a formal
mechanism to Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior,
actual or suspectedfraudorviolationoftheCompany'sCodeofConduct or ethics policy. The
Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail the
mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Appropriate steps are taken for redressing the grievances as per the mechanism approved by
the Board as and when the complaints are received.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company
www.simplexinfra.com.
Secretarial Standards
The Company has generally complied with all applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Binayak Dey & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
No.328896E) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five)
years to conduct audit for FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27 from the conclusion of the Extra
Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 12th day of May, 2022 till the conclusion
of 109th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the
peer review process of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold
valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI. The Audit Committee reviews
the independence and objectivity of the Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit
process.
During the year under review, no fraud was reported by the Auditors
under section 143(12) of the Act.
Audit Reports
The Statutory Auditors' Report to the Shareholders (both
Standalone and Consolidated) does not contain any qualification, observation or comment or
adverse remark.
Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report
The Secretarial Audit for the FY 2024-2025 was conducted by Mr. Atul
Kumar Labh, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. FCS-4848 and C.P. No 3238) in
accordance with the provisions of Section 204 of the Act. The Secretarial Auditors'
Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure -3". The Secretarial Audit Report does
not contain any qualification, reservation or disclaimer or adverse remark.
The Company has obtained an annual secretarial compliance report from
Mr. Atul Kumar Labh, Practising Company Secretary (Membership No.FCS-4848 and C.P.No 3238)
in accordance with SEBI circular no. CIR/CFD/ CMD1/27/2019 dated 8th February 2019.
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing
Regulations and Section 204 of the Act read with applicable Rules, the Audit Committee and
the Board of Directors have recommended the appointment of M/s. Labh & Labh
Associates, Company Secretaries (FRN : P2025WB105500) as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30,
subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM.
Brief profile and other details of M/s. Labh & Labh Associates,
Company Secretaries, are disclosed in the AGM Notice approved by the Board. The firm has
consented to the said appointment, and confirmed that their appointment, if made, would be
within the limits specified under the Act. They have further confirmed that they are
eligible for the proposed appointment as Secretarial Auditors of the Company and has not
incurred any of the disqualifications as specified vide the said SEBI Circular. They have
also confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute
of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer
Review Board of the ICSI.
Cost Audit
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost Record
& Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, your Company has
appointed M/s Mukesh Kumar & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No:00140)
to conduct the audit of cost records of the Company for the financial year 2024-2025.
As required under the Act, a resolution seeking Members' approval
for ratification of remuneration of the Cost Auditors forms part of the notice convening
the Annual General meeting.
Designated Person for furnishing information and extending co-operation
to Registrar of Companies (ROC) in respect of beneficial interest in shares of the Company
The Sr. V.P. & Company Secretary of the Company is the designated
person responsible for furnishing information and extending cooperation to the ROC in
respect of beneficial interest in the Company's shares.
Consolidated Financial Statement
Your Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements in
accordance with Section 129 (3) of the Act and applicable accounting principles generally
accepted in India including the Indian Accounting Standards specified in the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended) under Section 133 of the Act. The
Consolidated Statements reflect the results of the Company and that of its Subsidiaries,
Joint Ventures and Associates. As required by Regulations 33 of the Listing Regulations
with the Stock Exchanges, the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements together with the
Auditors Report thereon are annexed and form part of this Annual Report.
The Consolidated Financial Statement comprises of the financial
statements of the Company and those of its subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and its Associate
Companies. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial
statements of the Company including the consolidated financial statements and separate
audited accounts in respect of its subsidiaries are available on the website of the
Company www.simplexinfra.com.The financial statements of the Subsidiary Companies are kept
open for inspection by the Shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company and a
statement containing the salient features of the Company's financial statement of the
Company's subsidiary/ associate/ joint ventures is attached as aforesaid.
Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required to be disclosed under Section
134(3)(m) of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Annexure
4 to this Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year under review, as
stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Listing
Regulations with the Stock Exchange(s) in India is presented in a
separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
Corporate Governance Report
A separate report on Corporate Governance' including a
certificate from M/s. Binayak Dey & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company confirming compliance of the Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations is
annexed hereto and forms a part of the report.
Capital Expenditure
During the year under review, the Company has made additions of C 307
mns to its Fixed Assets consisting of only tangible assets.
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to Provisions of Section 124 of the Act read with Rule 6 of
the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from
time to time, all unpaid or unclaimed dividends, which remains unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of seven years are required to be transferred by the Company to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF"), established by the Central Government.
Further, the Company is also required to transfer all the shares in respect of which
dividend has not been paid or claimed for Seven (7) consecutive years or more to the Demat
Account created by the IEPF Authority. However, in case if any dividend is paid or claimed
for any year during the said period of Seven (7) consecutive years, the shares in respect
of which dividend is paid or claimed shall not be transferred to demat account of IEPF. In
compliance with the aforesaid provisions the Company has transferred the unclaimed and
unpaid dividends and corresponding shares to IEPF. The details of the unclaimed / unpaid
dividend during the last seven (7) years and also the details of the unclaimed shares
transferred to IEPF are available on the website of the Company at www. simplexinfra.com.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women
The Company has formulated a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) with requisite number of
representatives has been set up to redress complaints relating to sexual harassment, if
any, received from women employees.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Committee has not
received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
Maternity Benefit provided by the Company under Maternity Benefit Act
1961
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of
the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the
statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of
salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support, as applicable. The
Company remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that
upholds the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
No application has been admitted by NCLT or Corporate Insolvency
Resolution process (CIRP) proceedings initiated as on 31st March, 2025.
Details of difference between Valuation Amount on one time Settlement
and Valuation while availing loan from Banks and Financial Institutions:
Pursuant to the execution of the Master Restructuring Agreement (MRA)
between the Company and the National
15, 2025, a total of 85.44% of the Company's secured lenders, as
on March 31, 2024, have been restructured under the MRA framework. The Company is actively
engaged in discussions with the remaining 14.56% of secured lenders (referred to as
"Non-Assignee Lenders") to explore options for restructuring or settlement.
During the financial year under review, the Company successfully
concluded One-Time Settlement (OTS) with a portion of the Non-Assignee Lenders,
representing 6.27% out of the total 14.56%, thereby further reducing the outstanding
obligations outside the MRA.
Acknowledgment
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
co-operation and support received from the Financial Institutions, Banks, Customers,
Vendors, Central and State Government Authorities, Regulatory Authorities, Stock Exchanges
and the Company's all valued stakeholders. Your Directors also take this opportunity
to place on record their gratitude for the efforts and continuous hard work of all the
employees.
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By Order of the Board |
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For Simplex Infrastructures Limited |
|
Rajiv Mundhra |
| Place: Kolkata |
Chairman |
| Date: August 13, 2025 |
DIN: 00014237 |