To,
The Members of
SYSTEMATIX CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 40th Board's Report on the business and
operations of your Company together with the audited financial statements for the year
ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY OF YOUR COMPANY:
(' in Lakh except EPS)
|
Current Financial Year |
Previous Financial Year |
Particulars |
(31.03.2025) |
(31.03.2024) |
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
| Revenue from Operations |
6,819.62 |
13,938.70 |
5,575.78 |
13,965.42 |
| Other Income |
58.14 |
2,948.09 |
11.99 |
888.31 |
| Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax
Expense |
3718.44 |
6444.37 |
3264.68 |
7274.18 |
| Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment |
237.15 |
317.94 |
74.84 |
192.49 |
| Profit before Finance Costs, Exceptional & Extraordinary items and
Tax Expense |
3481.29 |
6126.43 |
3189.84 |
7081.69 |
| Less: Finance Costs |
282.27 |
417.28 |
229.16 |
309.00 |
Profit before Exceptional & Extraordinary items and Tax Expense |
3199.02 |
5709.15 |
2960.68 |
6,772.69 |
| Add/(less): Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Add/(less): Extraordinary Items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit /loss before Tax |
3199.02 |
5709.15 |
2960.68 |
6,772.69 |
| Less: Tax Expense Provision for Taxation |
829.30 |
1601.16 |
765.10 |
1,045.05 |
| Deferred Tax |
(6.14) |
(509.60) |
1.17 |
373.77 |
| Income Tax related to Earlier Years |
12.36 |
41.46 |
2.22 |
19.24 |
Profit for the year (1) |
2363.50 |
4576.13 |
2192.20 |
5,334.63 |
| Add/(less): Other Comprehensive Income (2) |
(2.51) |
(5.60) |
(3.33) |
(13.36) |
Total Comprehensive Income/loss Total (1+2) |
2360.99 |
4570.53 |
2188.87 |
5321.27 |
| Balance of profit /loss for earlier years |
5,748.85 |
10,904.79 |
3,559.98 |
6,292.97 |
| Add: Profit for during the year |
2360.99 |
4,570.53 |
2188.87 |
5,321.27 |
| Less: Transfer to Reserves |
- |
169.95 |
- |
709.45 |
| Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares |
129.80 |
129.80 |
- |
- |
| Less: Dividend paid on Preference Shares |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Less: Dividend Distribution Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Balance carried forward |
7,980.04 |
15,175.56 |
5,748.85 |
10,904.79 |
| EPS (Basic) |
1.79 |
3.46 |
1.69 |
4.11 |
| EPS (Diluted) |
1.79 |
3.46 |
1.69 |
4.11 |
Note: Previous Financial Year figures have been regrouped/re-arranged wherever
necessary.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR COMPANY'S WORKING DURING THE YEAR / STATE OF COMPANY'S
AFFAIR:
Standalone
As is evident from the above financial summary, during the year, your Company has
earned total income of Rs. 6877.76 Lakh as compared to total income of Rs. 5587.77 earned
during the previous year.
Your Company has earned profit after tax during the year of Rs. 2363.50 Lakh as
compared to the profit after tax of Rs. 2192.20 Lakh earned during the previous year.
Consolidated
Your Group earned total income of Rs. 16886.79 Lakh as compared to total income of Rs.
14853.73 Lakh earned during the previous year.
Your Group earned profit after tax during the year of Rs. 4576.13 Lakh as compared to
the profit after tax of Rs. 5,334.63 Lakh earned during the previous year.
These numbers reflect our adeptness at navigating the market dynamics and capitalising
on strategic opportunities to enhance shareholder value. The financial performance is
reflective of our continued focus on our commitment to sustainable growth amid fluctuating
economic conditions.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
As per Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) and applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read with the Rules made thereunder (as amended
from time to time), the Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company for the FY
2024-25 have been prepared in compliance with applicable Indian Accounting Standards and
on the basis of the Audited Financial Statements of your Company and its subsidiaries, as
approved by the respective Board of Directors (Board). The Consolidated
Financial Statements together with the Auditors' Report is forming part of the Annual
Report.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Board of Directors of your company has decided not to transfer any amount to the
reserves for the year under review.
DIVIDEND:
During the past financial year, the Company has actively rewarded its shareholders
declaring and disbursing a final dividend of Rs. 1/- per share for the financial year
2023-24. The Board at its meeting held on May 16, 2025, recommended a final dividend of
Rs. 0.10/- per Equity Share (10% of the face value) of Rs. 1/- each for the financial year
2024-25, subject to the approval of Members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
(AGM).
DETAILS OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED AS SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT
VENTURES, DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW, ARE AS UNDER:
There is no such Company which has become or ceased as a subsidiary, associates and
joint ventures, during the year under review. However, your Company has acquired a 80%
stake in Urban Affordable Housing LLP the LLP on May 23, 2025 by making
capital contribution of Rs. 1,60,000/-. Accordingly, Urban Affordable Housing LLP has
become Subsidiary LLP of your Company. Urban Affordable Housing LLP is incorporated with
an object to carry business of real estate & financial services. Also the LLP is
proposed to act as sponsor of Alternative Investment Funds subject to necessary approvals.
Further, the name of one of the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of your Company was changed
from Systematix Ventures Private Limited to Systematix Wealth &
Asset Management Private Limited w.e.f. January 22, 2025. Further the name was
changed from Systematix Wealth & Asset Management Private Limited (Formerly
Known as Systematix Ventures Private Limited) to Systematix Wealth & Asset
Services Private Limited w.e.f April 11, 2025.
Further your Company continues to be a Subsidiary Company of M/s. Systematix Holdings
Private Limited, which holds 64.91 % of total paid-up share capital of your Company.
Your Company has five Wholly Owned Subsidiary Companies and one Subsidiary LLP as on
March 31, 2025, namely:
Your Company does not have any associate and joint venture company. Pursuant to Section
129 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate
statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of subsidiaries in
Form AOC-1 is attached herewith as Annexure I' and forms part of this Report.
The statement also provides highlights of the performance and financial position of each
of the subsidiaries and their contribution to the overall performance of your Company as
per Rule 8(1) the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Audited Financial Statements of the said Subsidiary Companies are available on your
Company's website and shall also be made available for inspection by any member at the
Registered Office of your Company during business hours on working days up to the date of
the ensuing AGM. Any member, who is interested in obtaining a copy of the Audited
Financial Statements of any Subsidiary Companies, may write to Company Secretary of your
Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act the Audited Standalone and
Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company along with relevant documents are
available on your Company's website.
Material Subsidiaries:
As required under Regulation 16(1)(c) and 46 of the Listing Regulations, the Board has
approved the Policy on Determination of Material Subsidiaries (Policy). The
said Policy is available on your Company's website at https://www.systematixgroup.in/
cms/ResearchReport/Policy%20for%20Determining%20Material%20Subsidiary.pdf. Accordingly
M/s. Systematix Shares and Stocks (India) Limited, M/s. Systematix Fincorp India Limited
and M/s. Systematix Finvest Private Limited were determined as Material Subsidiaries for
Financial Year 2024-25.
MAINTENANCE OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS OF COMPANY AT A PLACE OTHER THAN REGISTERED OFFICE OF
YOUR COMPANY:
Effective from March 6, 2024, books of accounts, records, documents are kept at 303
& 304, 3rd Floor, Hallmark Business Plaza, Sant Dyaneshwar Marg, Near Gurunanak
Hospital, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There is no change in the nature of business of your Company for the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF YOUR
COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF YOUR COMPANY TO WHICH
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
During the year under review, there are no material changes and commitments, which
affect the financial position of your Company which have occurred between the end of the
financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
However, your Company has acquired a 80% stake in Urban Affordable Housing LLP the
LLP on May 23, 2025 by making capital contribution of Rs. 1,60,000/-. Accordingly,
Urban Affordable Housing LLP has become Subsidiary LLP of your Company. Urban Affordable
Housing LLP is incorporated with an object to carry business of real estate &
financial services. Also the LLP is proposed to act as sponsor of Alternative Investment
Funds subject to necessary approvals.
ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of your Company
in prescribed Form MGT-7 for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is available on your
Company's website at https://www.systematixgroup.in/. Stakeholders are invited to review
the document at your Company's Investor Relations page. This initiative is part of our
ongoing commitment to ensure transparency and ease of access to our corporate disclosures.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts or Tribunals
which would impact the going concern status of your Company and its future operations.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Company has adequate systems of internal control, to ensure that all assets are
safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use and procedures commensurate
with the size and nature of business. Your Company continuously upgrades its systems in
line with the best availability practices. These systems are supported by periodical
reviews by the management and standard policies and guidelines to ensure that financial
and other records are prepared accurately. During the year under review, the Internal
Financial Controls were operating effectively and no material or serious observations were
received from the Auditors of your Company for inefficiency or inadequacy of such
controls.
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING (ICFR):
Your Company has in place adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the
size, scale and complexity of its operations. During the year such controls were tested
and no reportable material weakness in the design or operations were observed. Your
Company has policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its
business, including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the
prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits in terms of
Section 73 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014, no
amounts were outstanding which were classified as Deposits' under the applicable
provisions of Act as on the date of Balance Sheet.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT:
The Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments given/made during the financial
year under review and governed by the provisions of Section 186 of the Act, 2013 forms
part of financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
In line with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations Your company has
formulated a policy on Related Party Transactions for the purpose of identification and
monitoring of such transactions and the same is available on your Company's website at
https://www.systematixgroup.in/cms/ResearchReport/Policy%20on%20materiality%20of%20RPT%20
and%20Dealing%20with%20RPT.pdf. The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting,
approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between your Company
and Related Parties.
All related party transactions entered into during the financial year were in ordinary
course of business and arm's length basis. There were no significant material related
party transactions entered into by your Company with any related party during the
financial year under review. Thus disclosure in Form AOC-2 as per Section 134(3)(h) of the
Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not required.
All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee for prior
approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions
which are repetitive in nature. The details of all such related party transactions entered
into pursuant to the omnibus approval of the Committee, were placed before the Audit
Committee on a quarterly basis for its review.
Further, details of related party transactions as per Indian Accounting Standard - 24
(Ind AS 24) and Schedule V of the Listing Regulations containing name of the related party
and details of the transactions entered with such related party are given under Note 34
forming part of the Notes to Account of the Standalone Financial Statements which forms
part of this Annual Report.
STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s. Shah & Taparia, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 109463W) were appointed as the
Statutory Auditors of your Company at Annual General Meeting (AGM) of your Company held on
September 29, 2022 for a term of five consecutive years from the conclusion of the Annual
General Meeting held on September 29, 2022 until the conclusion of Annual General Meeting
of your Company to be held in the year 2027.
STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT:
M/s. Shah & Taparia, Statutory Auditors of your Company has audited books of
account of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 and have issued the
Auditors' Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements thereon. The
Auditor's Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or
Disclaimer.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, M/s. Kothari H. & Associates,
Practising Company Secretaries were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of your Company to
undertake the Secretarial Audit of your Company for the year under review. The report of
Secretarial Audit in Form No. MR-3 for the FY 2024-25 is annexed herewith as Annexure
II'. The said report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark
or disclaimer.
Further, the Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended March 31, 2025 issued by
the Practicing Company Secretary pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations,
has been filed with BSE Limited and a copy of the same is available on the Company's
website www.systematixgroup.in/.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, and on the basis of the
recommendation of the Audit Committee & Board of Directors, it is proposed to appoint
Mrs. Sonam Jain, Practising Company Secretary as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company
for consecutive 5 years i.e. from financial year FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, subject to the
approval of the members.
The Company has received a consent and certificate from Mrs. Sonam Jain, Practising
Company Secretary that they are eligible to be appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the
Company and are not disqualified for being so appointed.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT OF MATERIAL UNLISTED SUBSIDIARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025:
As per Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit of the material
subsidiaries i.e. M/s. Systematix Shares and Stocks (India) Limited, M/s. Systematix
Fincorp India Limited and M/s. Systematix Finvest Private Limited has been conducted by
M/s. Kothari H. & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries for the financial year
2024-25. Secretarial Audit Reports of material subsidiaries for the financial year ended
March 31, 2025, are annexed herewith and marked as Annexure II (a), (b), and (c)' to
this Report. None of the said Audit Reports contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark or disclaimer.
INTERNAL AUDITORS:
Your Company had designated Mr. Pradeep Gotecha, as an Internal Auditor of your
Company, in compliance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act and Rules framed
thereunder.
Internal Audit Reports are reviewed by the Audit Committee of your Company at their
meetings held during quarterly intervals. Internal Auditor carried out his functions as
per the scope of work assigned and placed his reports at the meetings of the Audit
Committee, during quarterly intervals. The internal audit reports does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
COST AUDITORS AND RECORDS:
The Central Government has not prescribed maintenance of cost records for your Company
under Section 148 (1) of the Act.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS:
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, the Secretarial Auditors and the
Internal Auditor have not reported to the Audit Committee/Board pursuant to Section 143
(12) of the Act, any instances of frauds committed in your Company by its officers or
employees, the details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, following changes were made in the Share Capital of the
Company.
Sub-division/Split of Equity Shares :
Pursuant to the member's approval received in the Annual General Meeting held on
September 26, 2024 for sub-division/ split, the Board of Directors of your Company had
fixed November 05, 2024 as the Record Date for the purpose of sub- division/split of 1
(One) equity share of the Company having face value of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each into 10 (Ten)
equity shares having face value of Rs. 1/- (One) each. Accordingly, with effect from
November 05, 2024 the revised face value is Rs. 1/- per share and the new ISIN with effect
from November 05, 2024 is lNE356B01024.
Further, pursuant to the aforesaid sub-division/split the revised authorized share
capital of the Company is Rs. 50,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Crore) divided into
20,00,00,000/- (Twenty Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each (Rupee One) and 3,00,00,000/-
(Three Crore) Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each and the revised paid-up
share capital of the Company is '12,98,02,580/- (Rupees Twelve Crore Ninety Eight Lakhs
Two Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty) divided into 12,98,02,580 (Twelve Crore Ninety Eight
Lakhs Two Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupee One) each.
Preferential Issue:
On November 14, 2024 your Company had allotted 67,35,430 Equity Shares of face value of
Rs. 1/- each fully paid-up to Non-Promoters, on a preferential basis in accordance with
Chapter V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2018), and other applicable laws, at a price of Rs. 153.10/-
(Rupees One Hundred Fifty-Three and Ten paise) per Equity Share (including Premium of Rs.
152.10/-) amounting to Rs. 103,11,94,333/- (Rupees One Hundred Three Crore Eleven Lakh
Ninety Four Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty Three Only).
Further pursuant to the aforesaid preferential issue the revised paid-up share capital
of the Company is Rs. 13,65,38,010/- (Rupees Thirteen Crore Sixty Five Lakhs Thirty Eight
Thousand and Ten) divided into 13,65,38,010 (Thirteen Crore Sixty Five Lakhs Thirty Eight
Thousand and Ten) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- (Rupee One) each.
Your Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights / sweat equity
shares/ employee stock options during the financial year 2024-25.
Your Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year
2024-25.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
A) ENERGY CONSERVATION & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Your company, along with its subsidiaries, primarily offers financial services-a sector
not traditionally associated with high energy consumption. Despite this, we continuously
explore avenues to reduce our operational carbon footprint, although the direct impact
remains minimal due to the nature of our business activities.
Your Company has maintained a technology friendly environment for its employees to work
in. Your Company uses latest technology and equipments. However since your Company is not
engaged in any manufacturing, the information in connection with technology absorption is
NIL.
B) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under section 134(3) (m) of the Act
read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are provided as follows:
(in')
| a. Total foreign exchange earned |
16,44,42,568 |
| b. Total foreign exchange outgo |
15,63,601 |
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Board of Directors is constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Act and
the Listing Regulations and Articles of Association of your Company. Your Company has
received relevant disclosures and declarations from the Directors and none of them are
disqualified from being appointed as Director in terms of Section 164(2) of the Act and
the Listing Regulations. The detailed composition of the Board along with the meetings and
attendance are provided in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual
Report.
Further, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the
Board at its meeting held on August 09, 2024, appointed Mr. Ganesh Ramanathan (DIN:
00016260) as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of your Company. The
appointment of Mr. Ganesh Ramanathan (DIN: 00016260) was regularized in the Annual General
Meeting held on September 26, 2024.
Further, Mrs. Anju Khandelwal, Director of your Company who retired by rotation, was
re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting held on September 26, 2024.
Further, Mr. Sanjay Lalchand Khandelwal (DIN: 01592134), completed his second and final
term of 10 years as a NonExecutive Independent Director of your Company and consequently
ceased to be a Director with effect from September 29, 2024.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and in terms of the Articles of
Association of your Company, Mrs. Priyanka Khandelwal who is liable to retire by rotation
being eligible, has offered herself for re- appointment. The Board recommends her
re-appointment for the consideration of the members of your Company at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting.
INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY:
The Board epitomizes a blend of professionalism, knowledge, and experience,
contributing significantly to the strategic direction of the Company. Our Independent
Directors are Particularsly noted for their professional integrity, as well as their
extensive expertise and experience, which are invaluable to our leadership framework.
The Board is proactive in providing strategic guidance and fulfills its fiduciary
responsibilities with a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Company
and its stakeholders.
In the opinion of the Board, the independent director appointed during the year
possesses requisite integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S):
The Independent Directors of your Company have made a declaration confirming the
compliance of the conditions of the independence stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Act
and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also
confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV of the Act and your Company's Code of
Conduct for Board Members and Senior Management. All Independent Directors of your Company
have registered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors met 5 (Five) times during the financial year. The details of the
meeting and attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report
which forms part of the Annual Report.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under section
173 of the Act.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent Directors met 1 (One) time during the financial year. The details of
the meeting and attendance of Independent Directors are provided in the Corporate
Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Your Company has now three Board-level Committees, which have been established in
compliance with the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination And Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The composition of aforesaid Committees, terms of reference, number of meetings held of
each Committee, during the year, and meetings attended by each member of the Committees
are provided in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
The recommendations of the Committees, as and when made to the Board, have been
accepted by the Board.
Additionally, to streamline the management of day-to-day administrative and routine
matters, the Board has established various management-level committees. These committees
are composed of Directors from your Company, enabling efficient decision-making and
operational agility.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES & BOARD:
The Board has approved the policy for evaluating the performance of Board, its
committees and individual Directors in compliance with the provision of Section 178 read
with Schedule IV of the Act and the Listing Regulations. In accordance with the evaluation
criteria approved, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have carried out the annual
performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, its committees and individual Directors.
The Independent Directors carried out the annual performance evaluation of the
Chairman, Non- Independent Directors and the Board as a whole.
A structured questionnaire covering various aspects of the Board's functioning was
circulated to the Directors. The criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors
including attendance at the meetings, inter personal skills, independent judgement,
knowledge, compliance framework, etc.
The feedback and results of the questionnaire were collated and consolidated report was
shared with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board for improvements of
its effectiveness. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
Your Company has in place a Policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Your Company is committed to provide
a safe and conducive work environment to its employees.
In accordance with the introduction of Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2018 dated
31st July, 2018, your Directors would further like to inform that your Company has duly
constituted Internal Complaints Committee as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Further, details as required under Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts), Rules, 2014 are as
follows:
| Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year; |
NIL |
| Number of complaints disposed off during the year; |
NIL |
| Number of cases pending for more than ninety days. |
NIL |
MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
Your Directors confirms that your Company has complied with the provisions of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Your Company is committed to supporting female employees
during pregnancy, childbirth, and thereafter, and strive to maintain a workplace that is
conducive to their well-being and career growth.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
There were 39 employees as on March 31, 2025 out of which 24 were male employees &
16 female employees.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Your Company recognizes that risk is an integral part of business and is committed to
managing the risks in a proactive and efficient manner. Your Company periodically assesses
risks in the internal and external environment, along with the cost of treating risks and
incorporates risk treatment plans in strategy, business and operational plans. Some of the
risks which may pose challenges are set out in Management Discussions and Analysis Report
which forms part of this report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
Your Company recognizes its responsibility towards society and focusing on sustainable
business practices encompassing economic, environmental and social imperatives that not
only cover business, but also the communities around us.
In terms of Section 135 of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014, your Company has also formulated a CSR Policy which is available on
your Company's website at https://www.systematixgroup.in/ impdocuments/CSR-Policy.pdf
Our approach to CSR goes beyond mere financial contributions; as experts in the
financial sector, we are committed to Leveraging our core competencies and expertise to
make a significant social impact. This commitment is detailed in the Annual Report on CSR
activities, which is annexed to this report as Annexure - III.
MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:
The Particulars of employees required pursuant to Section 197 of the Act read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
form part of this Report and are annexed as Annexure IV. In accordance with the
provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Board's Report and the financial statements for
the financial year ended March 31, 2025 are being sent to the members and others entitled
thereto, excluding the details to be furnished under Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 which are available for
inspection by the members at the Registered Office of your Company during business hours
on all working days up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member
desires to have a copy of the same, he may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS', KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL'S AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL'S
APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:
The Board, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has
framed the policy for selection and appointment of Directors including determining
qualifications and independence of a Director, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP),
Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration as part of its charter and other
matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(e) of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration policy of
your Company which lays down the criteria for determining qualifications, competencies,
positive attributes and independence for appointment of Directors and relating to
remuneration of Directors, KMP, Senior Management Personnel and other employees is
available on your Company's website at
https://www.systematixgroup.in/cms/ResearchReport/Nomination%20and%20Remuneration%20
Policy.pdf
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of your Company is attached herewith as Annexure
V'
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER MECHANISM:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act read with Rule 7 of the
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014 and Regulation 22 of the Listing
Regulations, your Company has framed Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy
(Policy) to enable directors and employees to report genuine concerns or
grievances, significant deviations from key management policies and report any
non-compliance and wrong practices, e.g., unethical behavior, fraud, violation of law,
inappropriate behavior/ conduct etc.
The functioning of the Vigil Mechanism is reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to
time. None of the Directors or employees have been denied access to the Audit Committee of
the Board. The objective of this mechanism is to maintain a redressal system which can
process all complaints concerning questionable accounting practices, internal controls, or
fraudulent reporting of financial information.
The Policy framed by your Company is in compliance with the requirements of the Act
& Listing Regulations and is available on your Company's website at
https://www.systematixgroup.in/cms/ResearchReport/Policy-vigil-mechanism-whistleblower.
pdf
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Effective corporate governance is the cornerstone of sustainable and successful
businesses. Our Company is deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of
governance, which guide our strategic decisions and daily operations. This commitment
ensures financial responsibility, ethical conduct, and fairness to all stakeholders
(including employees, customers, investors, regulators, suppliers, and society at large).
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance in terms of Schedule V of the Listing
Regulations for FY 2024-25 together with a Certificate from M/s. Kothari H. &
Associates, Practising Company Secretaries of your Company confirming compliance with
conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulation 34 read with Schedule V to
the Listing Regulations, is forming part of the Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Listing
Regulations, the Management's Discussion and Analysis Report is set out as an addition to
this Board Report. This analysis is integral to understanding the context of our financial
results and the strategic initiatives undertaken by the Company during the financial year
2024-25.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Pursuant to Regulation 26(3) of the Listing Regulations, all the Directors & Senior
Management of your Company have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct of your
Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(3) (c) of the Act, with respect to
Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed;
a) That in the preparation of the annual financial statements for year ended March 31,
2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
b) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of your company as at March 31, 2025 and
of the profit of your company for the year ended on that date;
c) That proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of your 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 the proper internal financial controls were in place and that such internal
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) Those systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws was in
place and was adequate and were operating effectively.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARD:
Your Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and
SS-2, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors' and General Meetings'
respectively.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
The Company is not carrying any fund which is required to be transferred to Investor
Education and Protection Fund. PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY
CODE, 2016:
There are no proceedings, either filed by your Company or filed against your Company,
pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) before National
Company Law Tribunal or other courts during the year 2025.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF VALUATION DONE AT ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION DONE
WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
The disclosure under this clause is not applicable as there was no instance of one-time
settlement with any bank or financial institutions.
OTHER DISCLOSURES:
During the year under review, the trading of securities was not suspended.
The Company, during the year under review, has not issued any debt instruments or has
not taken fixed deposits or has not mobilized funds under any scheme or proposal. Hence,
no credit ratings were obtained.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Board of Directors extends its sincere gratitude to the Securities and Exchange
Board of India, BSE Limited, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, along with other
government and regulatory authorities, for their continued support throughout the year. We
also deeply appreciate the trust and confidence placed in us by our clients and
stakeholders, which is essential to our success.
Further, the Board acknowledges with great appreciation the efforts and dedication of
all our employees across the Company and its subsidiaries. Their commitment has been
crucial in driving profitable growth during the fiscal year under review
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For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
|
Nikhil Khandelwal |
Date : 28.07.2025 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Place : Mumbai |
DIN:00016387 |