Dear Members,
Your directors have pleasure in presenting the Twentieth (20th) Director ' s Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with the financial statements for the
financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE/ HIGHLIGHTS AND STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
| Particular |
Year Ended March 31, 2025 |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
Year Ended March 31, 2025 |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
| Revenue from operations |
1,50,499.08 |
1,49,693.64 |
1,68,055.53 |
1,53,613.07 |
| Other Income |
4,425.55 |
2,293.55 |
3,116.93 |
1,705.54 |
| Total Revenue |
1,54,924.63 |
1,51,987.19 |
1,71,172.46 |
1,55,318.61 |
| Profit before Financial Charges, Depreciation |
38,940.30 |
37,641.16 |
41,695.94 |
39,668.36 |
| Less: Financial Costs |
3,966.08 |
4,295.92 |
4,776.98 |
4,608.38 |
| Profit before Depreciation, Exceptional Items & Taxes |
34,974.22 |
33,345.24 |
36918.96 |
35,059.98 |
| A. Depreciation |
9,147.65 |
8,815.07 |
11,518.64 |
9,491.75 |
| B. Exceptional items |
- |
- |
13,197.62 |
- |
| Taxation |
|
|
|
|
| Current Tax |
4,535.63 |
4,377.36 |
4,717.35 |
4,467.09 |
| Adjustment for tax relating to earlier periods |
410.43 |
- |
410.43 |
- |
| Deferred Tax Charged/ (Released) |
-2,984.42 |
-4,383.66 |
-3,806.43 |
-4,164.57 |
| Profit for the year before share of profit/(loss) of
associates and joint venture |
23,864.93 |
24,536.47 |
37276.59 |
25,265.71 |
| Share of profit/(loss) of associate (net of tax) |
- |
- |
99.01 |
560.81 |
| Share of profit/(loss) of Joint venture (net of tax) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Profit for the year |
23,864.93 |
24,536.47 |
37375.60 |
25,826.52 |
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) |
-6.27 |
- 29.05 |
-0.86 |
-29.71 |
| Add: Profit brought forward from Previous year |
114046.78 |
99,532.24 |
117642.75 |
1,02,941.93 |
| Less: Adjustments pursuant to scheme of arrangement
(Demerger) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Transfer to Capital Redemption Reserve |
- |
- |
-330.00 |
-900 |
| Profit available for appropriation |
|
|
|
|
| Appropriations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Dividend |
9992.88 |
9992.88 |
9993.27 |
9992.88 |
|
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
| Particular |
Year Ended March 31, 2025 |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
Year Ended March 31, 2025 |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
| Non-controlling interests |
- |
- |
292.08 |
-203.11 |
| Tax on Dividend |
|
- |
|
|
| Interim Dividend |
|
- |
|
- |
| Tax on Interim Dividend |
|
- |
|
- |
| Transferred to General Reserves |
|
- |
|
- |
| Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet |
1,27,912.56 |
1,14,046.78 |
1,44,402.12 |
1,17,642.75 |
| Paid-up equity share capital (Face value of Rs. 10/- each)
|
49,964.38 |
49,964.38 |
49,964.38 |
49,964.38 |
* The above figures are extracted from the Standalone and Consolidated Financial
Statements with accounting principles generally accepted in India as specified under
Sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ( " the Act " ) read with the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended and other relevant provisions of the Act.
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
The FY 2024-25, has witnessed a steady growth in revenue as well as in the
profitability.
CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, the total revenue from operations was Rs. 1,68,055.53
Lacs as against Rs. 1,53,613.07 Lacs of previous year. Profit before taxation was Rs.
25,499.33 Lacs as against Rs. 26,129.04 Lacs of previous year. The finance cost has been
increased to Rs. 4,776.98 Lacs from Rs.4,608.38 Lacs. Net Profit after taxes of the
Company has increased by approx. 44.71 Percent year on year basis.
STANDALONE PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, the total revenue from operations was Rs.1,50,499.08 Lacs
as against 1,49,693.64 Lacs of previous year. Profit before taxation was Rs. 25,826.57
Lacs as against Rs. 24,530 and finance cost was Rs. 3,966.08 Lacs as against Rs. 4,295.92
Lacs previous year. Net Profit after taxes of the Company has decreased by approximate
2.74% year on year basis.
HOLDING, SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on 31st March, 2025, your Company had three (3) Subsidiary Companies, 1 (One) Joint
Ventures Company, and " NIL " Associate Company(ies). In accordance with Section
129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has prepared consolidated financial
statements consisting financials of all its subsidiary companies and joint venture
companies.
During the year under review, the Company has undertaken staggered acquisition (approx.
4.77% of the total paid up capital) in the Snowman Logistics Limited ( " Snowman
" ), therefrom the Snowman becomes the material subsidiary of the Company w.e.f.
December 24, 2024, under the provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Except to that,
there is no other company which has ceased / became Subsidiary/Joint Venture/Associate
Company during the year under review.
The matter to acquire the balance 0.08% of shareholding, constituting 5,000 shares of
the M/s. Kashipur Infrastructure and Freight Terminal Private Limited ( " Kashipur
" ) from Fourcee Infrastructure Equipments Private Limited ( " Fourcee " )
i.e. currently in Liquidation and is under consideration before the Official Liquidator,
Hon ' ble High Court, Mumbai and once the Order is passed in the favour, then the Kashipur
shall be the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Company.
Financial performance for the FY 2024-25 of the Subsidiaries /Associates and Joint
Venture Companies and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company in Form
AOC-1 are provided as
" Annexure VII." highlights and performance of Subsidiaries of the
Company are also detailed below: Further,keyfinancial i. Snowman Logistics Limited
During the year under review, the total revenue from operations and other income was
Rs.55,677.23 Lacs as before taxation wasagainst Rs .51,013.98Lacsofpreviousyear.Profit
.599.47 Lacs as against Rs.2,524.65 Lacs of previous year and finance cost was Rs.2,445.55
Lacs as against Rs.2,379.97 Lacs of previous year. Net Profit after taxes of the Company
has decreased by approximate 55.21 Percent year on year basis. ii. Gateway Distriparks
(Kerala) Limited
During the year under review, the total revenue from operations and other income was
Rs.1,727.49 Lacs as against Rs.2040.90Lacs Profitbefore taxation was Rs.330.11 Lacs
as against Rs.527.20 Lacs previousyear. of previous year and finance cost was Rs.308.60
Lacs as against Rs.358.82 Lacs of previous year. Net Profit after taxes of the Company has
decreased by approximate 45.35 Percent, year on year basis. iii. Kashipur
Infrastructure And Freight Terminal Private Limited
During the year under review, the total revenue from operations and other income was
Rs.1,721.47 Lacs as against Rs.2,624.04 Lacs of previous year. Profit before taxation was
Rs.335.73 Lacs as against Rs.1,170.62 Lacs of previous year and finance cost was Rs.0.60
Lacs after taxes of the Company has decreased by approximate 71.72 Percent year on year
basis. iv. Container Gateway Limited
During the year under review, the other income was Rs.60,720 as against Rs.46,871 of
previous year. Profit/(Loss) before taxation was Rs.(29,160) as against Rs.(55,399) of
previous year. Net loss after taxes of the Company has decreased from Rs.55,399 to
Rs.29,160.
BUSINESS UPDATE
Gateway Distriparks Limited is the ICD-CFS operator in the country and offers one of
India's widest networks. The
Company operates an asset light business model and its core business comprises of
Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Inland Container Depots (ICD). We operate 5 ICD
facilities i.e. ICD Gurgaon (Garhi Harsaru), ICD Faridabad (Piyala), ICD Ludhiana
(Sahnewal), ICD Kashipur and ICD Viramgam and 5 CFS facilities i.e. CFS Nhava Sheva, CFS
Chennai, CFS Visakhapatnam, CFS Krishnapatnam and CFS Kochi in India. CFS-ICD
facilities are a vital cog in the
EXIM supply chain of the country. We are also well placed to capture the ICD
opportunity driven by the development and forward strides in Dedicated Freight Corridors
(DFC). ICD Garhi Harsaru being the largest contributor in the Company ' s ICD business. We
are operating a fleet of 34 trainsets along with 560+ trailers for transportation between
its facilities and maritime ports, as well as first & last mile connectivity to
provide end to end solutions to the EXIM industry. The company offers general & bonded
warehousing, rail & road transportation, container handling services and other value
added services. Through Snowman Logistics Limited, its Subsidiary Company, the company
offers also cold chain logistics and 5PL distribution services through 44 warehouses the
country.
Rail Vertical : Rail vertical handled a total throughput of 360,084 TEUs in
FY2025 with 2% decline. This was primarily due to ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea
region and decline in commodity imports?particularly waste paper and scrap at
Kashipur and Ludhiana. However, volumes began to recover in the latter part of the year,
with Q4 recording a 7% growth compared to the same quarter last year. This positive
momentum is expected to continue going forward.
Despite the volume dip, the Company maintained its margins and retained market share,
leveraging its extensive network and double-stack capabilities. The addition of ICD
Faridabad as its third double-stack hub, along with the launch of Kandla service, further
strengthened its operational efficiency and service offerings.
CFS Vertical: The CFS vertical handled total loaded throughput of 320,084 TEUs
in FY2025, registering a growth of 1.20% compared to FY2023. Volume performance was
consistent all year round in spite of the Red Sea crisis and other business challenges.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2025 remained at Rs.49,964.38 lakhs
and there was no change in the same.
The company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any
stock options or sweat equity. As on March 31, 2025, none of the Directors of the company
held instruments convertible into equity shares of the Company.
INCREASE STAKE IN SNOWMAN LOGISTICS LIMITED
During the year under review, the Company acquired additional equity stake (approx.
4.77% of the total paid up capital of in Snowman Logistics Limited ( " SLL " ),
in SLL from the open market. With this acquisition, the shareholding of GDL in SLL now
stands at 50.01% as on March 31, 2025. Accordingly, SLL has become a Material Subsidiary
Company of the Company, with effect from December 24, 2024.
DIVIDEND
During the year under review, no final dividend has been recommended by the Board of
Directors. However, the
Board of Directors approved the payment of following interim dividends during the year
under review, details of which are as under:
?? First Interim dividend of Rs.1.25 (@12.5%) per equity share declared
on August, 08 2024.
?? Second Interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 (@7.5%) per equity share declared
on February 03, 2025.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
a) Directors
The existing composition of the Board is fully in conformity with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( " Listing Regulations " )
includinganystatutorymodification(s) thereof, for the time being in force.
As on the date of this report, the Board comprises of a balanced mix of Executive,
Non-Executive and Independent
Directors including Women Director. Further, all the Directors of the Company have
given the declaration that they are not debarred from being appointed / re-appointed or
continuing as Director of the Company by the virtue of any Order passed by the SEBI,
Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such Statutory Authority. All the Independent the
criteria / conditions of Independence as prescribed under the Companies
Directorscontinuestomeets/fulfills Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and are Independent
of the management of the Company. The Board is of the opinion that the Independent
Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise and
they hold highest standards of integrity.
Further in pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the
Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained a Certificate from M/s. Neeraj Bajaj &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries confirming that none of the Directors on the
Board of the Company for the Financial Year ending on 31st March, 2025 have been debarred
or disqualified from being appointed or Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate
Affairs or any such other Statutory Authority. A copy of the Certificate is enclosed as "Annexure-I"
.
The Company has received declaration from all the Independent Directors confirmingthat
they continue to meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the schedules and rules made thereunder and Regulation
16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations and they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact
their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and
without any external influence.
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6(1) and 6(2) of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Independent
Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the
databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs for the Independent
Directors.
The details of familiarization programmes conducted for Independent Directors are
mentioned in the 'Report of Corporate Governance' forming part of the Annual Report.
During the year under review, the shareholders of the Company at its 19 th Annual
General Meeting approved the reappointment:
1. Mr. Prem Kishan Dass Gupta (DIN: 00011670) as Director of the Company, liable to
retire by rotation.
2. Mr. Anil Aggarwal (DIN: 01385684) as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the
Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from April 18, 2025
upto April 17, 2030 (both days inclusive).
Further, Mr. Samvid Gupta (DIN: 05320765), Joint Managing Director is liable to retire
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment as Director of the Company, subject to the approval of Shareholders of the
Company.
A brief profile of the above mentioned director seeking appointment / re-appointment at
the ensuing 20 th Annual General Meeting of the Company has been provided as Annexure to
the Notice of this AGM. In compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, Listing
Regulations and other applicable provisions, if any, the required consents / declarations
showing the willingness and confirmingthat they are eligible and are not disqualified from
being appointed/ re-appointed/continued as Director were duly received from all the as
Director(s) / Key Managerial Personnel(s) of the Company.
All the Non-Executive Directors have extensive business experience and are considered
by the Board to be independent in character and judgment of the management of the Company
and free from any business or other relationship, which could materially interfere with
the exercise of their independent judgment and had no pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of
expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board / Committee
of the Company. Further, none of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under
Section 164(2) of the Act and rules made thereunder. b) Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, Mr. Sikander Yadav, Chief Financial Officer of the
Company resigned from his position w.e.f. from the closure of the business hours from May
31, 2024.
Subsequently, Mr. Kartik Aiyer was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company
w.e.f. from the opening of the business hours on August 08, 2024.
During the year under review, except to the above-mentioned changes, there were no
changes in Directorship & Key Managerial Personnel(s) of the Company.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors of the Company met 5 (Five) times in the FY 2024-25. Number of
Board and committee meetings including the date of the meeting and attendance thereof by
each director during the year under review is given in 'Report on Corporate Governance'
that forms part of this Annual Report.
The compliance of intervening gap between any two meetings was well within the purview
of the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI Listing Regulations, read with Circulars /
notifications/ amendments thereof as may be issued / y Ministry of Corporate Affairs &
SEBI from time to time. b notified
BOARD LEVEL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and based
on the " Guidance Note on Board Evaluation " issued by SEBI and other applicable
provisions, if any, the Board of Directors has carried out annual evaluation of its own
performance and that of its committees and individual directors.
The evaluation was carried out by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ( "
NRC " ) and the Board of Directors considering the performance and that of its
committees and individual directors taking into account the views of
Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors, attendance records, intensity of
participation at meetings, Quality of interventions, Special contributions and
Inter-personal relationships with other Directors and management. Further, based on the
performance evaluation, the ratings were given by Directors, a report as to such ratings
were prepared, wherein the performance of Individual directors, board and committee was
rated as " outstanding " for the financial year 2024-2025 that the overall
rating of evaluation of the Board as whole and Chairperson for discharging its duties is
4.63 out of 5 & 5 out of 5, respectively, wherein 1 is considered as Poor & 5 is
considered as Excellent / Outstanding.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process. The Independent
Directors fulfills the independence criteria as specified in the Listing Regulations and
are Independent of the Management of the
Company.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not invited/ accepted any Deposits under Chapter V of the Companies
Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding on the date of the Balance Sheet.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Committees of the Board focus on certain specific areas and make informed decisions
in line with the delegated authority. The following substantive Committees constituted by
the Board function according to their respective roles and defined
?? Audit Committee
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
?? Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
?? Risk Management Committee
?? Finance Committee
?? Implementation Committee
The details of the composition of the Committees, meetings held, attendance of
Committee Members at such meetings and other relevant details are provided in 'Report on
Corporate Governance' that forms part of this Annual
Report. Further, during the year under review, all recommendations made by the Audit
Committee was accepted by the Board.
AUDITORS Statutory Auditors
M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, to hold its office as Statutory Auditor of the
Company until the conclusion of the 22 nd Annual General Meeting to be held in the year
2027, on such terms and remuneration as may be mutually agreed among the Board of
Directors of the Company and the Statutory Auditors by the Shareholders.
M/s. S. R. Batliboi&Co.LLPhaveconfirmedthattheyarenotdisqualifiedand are eligible
from being continuing as Statutory Auditor of the Company under the Chartered Accountants
Act, 1949 and the rules or regulations made thereunder. As confirmed to Audit Committee
and as stated in their report on financial statements, the Auditors have reported their
independence from the Company and its subsidiary according to the Code of Ethics issued by
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ' ICAI ' ) and the ethical requirements
relevant to audit.
Statutory Audit Reports
Statutory Auditor has given/issued modifiedopinion regarding the alleged provisional
attachment orders previously issued by the Initiating Officer, with respect to the land
parcels held by the individual for new ICD project in Jaipur, thereby holding the
aforesaid property to be Benami Property, and the individual as Benamidar and the Company
as Beneficial Owner. Thereafter a recent Order was passed by the Adjudicating Authority of
the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 for maintaining the stay and
restraining the transfer or otherwise dealt in any manner of the said land parcel which
were provisionally attached by the Jaipur tax department under the provisions of the Act
in the previous year. The Company strongly disagreed with order and filed an appeal before
the relevant authorities.
Secretarial Auditors
The Board of Directors has appointed M/s Neeraj Arora & Associates, a firm of
Company Secretaries in Practice, (ICSI Peer reviewed certificate No. 3738/2023) as
Secretarial Auditor of the Company, to conduct Secretarial Auditor the Company for the FY
2024-25.
Further, pursuant to amended Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, and subject to
your approval being sought at the ensuing AGM, M/s Neeraj Arora and Associates, a firm of
Company Secretaries in Practice, (ICSI Peer reviewed certificate No. 3738/2023) has been
appointed as a Secretarial Auditors to undertake the Secretarial Audit of Company for a
term of five (5) consecutive years from 2025-26 to 2029-30 on such terms and conditions as
mutually agreed among the Secretarial Auditor & Company. Secretarial Auditors also
have confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as a Secretarial Auditor and
are eligible to hold office as Secretarial your Company
Secretarial Audit Report
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed
herewith marked as Annexure-II, to this Report.
Further, the Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 does not contain
any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.
FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS
During the period under review, the Statutory Auditor or Secretarial Auditor or
Internal Auditor have not reported any instances of fraud in the Company by its officers
or employees under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 to the Audit Committee/
Board or Central Government.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND POLICY
In terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rule 9 of
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 read with circulars, if any
issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company ' s CSR Committee formulates and
recommends to the Board, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy indicating the
activities to be undertaken by the Company, as per Schedule VII to the Companies Act,
2013. The Policy further recommends the amount of expenditure to be incurred and
monitoring the expenditure and activities undertaken under the CSR Policy.
Further the Details pertaining to the composition, number of meetings of the committee,
attendance at the meetings Committee held during the year and terms of reference,
functioning and scope are given in the Corporate
Governance Report forming part of this annual report. The Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at https://gatewaydistriparks.com/investors.
At Gateway, we remain committed to identifying and supporting programs aimed for
encouraging and promoting
Education, Animal Welfare, Protecting Environment, Healthcare, Medical, Disaster relief
including rehabilitation and reconstruction of livelihood and ensuring Sustainability,
Vocation Skills, Rural development, Eradicating hunger,
Malnutrition etc. Based on the above, following CSR activities were undertaken by the
Company, either directly or through approved implementing agencies, during the year under
review:
| Sr. No |
Name & Location of the Project |
Areas/Subjects under Schedule VII of the Companies Act,
2013 |
Amt in Rs. Lakhs |
Manner of Execution |
| 1. |
Education Scholarships (10 Students Scholarships to School in
Noida) |
Promoting education |
4.06 |
Through Implementing Agencies (Pine Crest School) |
| 2. |
Indian Cancer Society (Medical Aid & Support to Cancer
Patients) |
Aid Medical / Healthcare |
36.9 |
Through Implementing Agency ( \u201c Cancer Mut Dilli) |
| 3. |
Scholarships to Students & Awareness Programs |
Promoting education / Activities |
16.25 |
Through Implementing Agencies (Bana Foundation) |
| 4. |
Navghar School, Maharashtra (Repair or Maintenance of
Building) |
Promoting education / Activities |
21.25 |
Direct (Navghar School) |
| 5. |
Distribution of Books/ Copies at several School located at
Navi Mumbai, Raigarh |
Promoting education |
3.39 |
Direct |
| 6. |
Theosophical Society Educational Institution |
Medical Aid / Healthcare |
4.19 |
Through Implementing Agency (Besant Memorial Animal
Dispensary) |
| 7. |
Digital Literacy Lab |
Promoting education |
11.04 |
Through Implementing Agency (Ritinjali) |
| 8. |
Robin Hood |
Eradicating Poverty/ Support to Poor / needy |
6.30 |
Through Implementing Agency (Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti) |
| 9. |
Shri Rishikul Vidyapeeth |
Eradicating Poverty |
5.00 |
Through Implementing Agency |
| 10. |
Ekal on Wheels (Running Busses for Education) |
Promoting education |
35.92 |
Through Implementing Agency (Ekal Gramothan Foundation) |
| 11. |
Bharat Lok Shiksha Parishad (Support to 100 Ekal Vidyalayas) |
Promoting education |
22.00 |
Through Implementing Agency |
| 12. |
Chisty Foundation (Langar Facility at Ajmer Dargah) |
Serving Poor / Needy |
1.80 |
Direct |
| 13. |
Eenadu Relief Fund (Funds for relief and rehab. Of victims of
Chennai Floods) |
Disaster management, including relief, rehabilitation and
reconstruction activities |
100.00 |
Direct |
| 14. |
Support for educational programme Amar Jyoti School, Gwalior
2024-25 |
Promoting education |
44.00 |
Through Implementing Agency (Amar Jyoti Foundation) |
| 15. |
Workshop on \u201c Mental Health Issues \u201d |
Promoting education |
1.20 |
Through Implementing Agency (Amar Jyoti Foundation) |
| 16. |
Aid / Support to Orphanage |
Promoting education |
12.00 |
Through Implementing Agency (Delhi Council for Child
Welfare- PALNA) |
| 17. |
Godhuli |
Serving Poor / Needy / Child Welfare |
4.00 |
Through Implementing Agency |
| 18. |
Friendicoes |
Animal Health & Care |
20.09 |
Through Implementing Agency |
| 19. |
GMGR Trust- Suraj Kanya Shikshalaya |
Promoting education |
10.00 |
Through Implementing Agency |
| 20. |
Shri Pratayaksha Charitable trust |
Promoting education |
80.50 |
Through Implementing Agency |
|
TOTAL |
|
439.89 |
|
Further, in terms of Section 135 and rules made thereunder, the Company has set off of
excess amount of Rs.8 Lakhs CSR spent of in previous year. Therefore, in aggregate the
company has spent the entire eligible amount during the financial year 2024-25 i.e.
Rs.447.89 Lakhs. An annual report on CSR activities in the prescribed format as required
under Rule 8 of the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 is provided as Annexure III to
this report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect
to Directors ' Responsibility Statement,itisherebyconfirmedthat:-i. in the preparation of
the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards
have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures. ii. such
accounting policies as mentioned in Note 1 of the Annual Accounts have been applied
consistently and judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent made, so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of your Company for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025 and of the profit of your Company for that period. iii. 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 your Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities. iv. the annual accounts for
the year ended March 31, 2025 have been prepared on a going concern basis. v. your Company
has laid down internal financial controls to be followed by your Company and that such
internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively. vi. proper systems
to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws are devised and such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
ANNUAL RETURN
As required, pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1)
of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, every company shall place
the copy of annual return on the website of the Company, if any and shall provide the
web-link of the same in this report.
Therefore, the Annual return is uploaded on the website of the Company at https://www.gatewaydistriparks.com/
Annual-return.php.
RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK MINIMISATION PROCEDURE
In line with the regulatory requirements, the Company has formally framed a Risk
Assessment and Risk Minimisation
Procedure to identify and assess the key risk areas and monitor the same. The Board
periodically reviews the risks and suggests steps to be taken to control the risks.
Details on the Company ' s risk management framework, risk evaluation, risk identification
etc. is provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this
report. Also presently, there are no risk which may threaten the existence of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO
The particulars of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo as required under Section134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, are annexed here with marked as Annexure-IV to this Report.
POLICIES OF THE COMPANY ANTI-BRIBERY POLICY
The Anti-bribery Policy provides the guiding principles for conducting its business
ethically in line with the applicable laws such as the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
and in adherence to the reporting requirement under the Business Responsibility &
Sustainability Report, with the aim for zero tolerance policy towards bribery and
corruption. The said policy is hosted on the website of the Company at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/
prospectus/2083pdctfile_Anti-BriberyandCorruption(ABC)Policy.pdf
STATIONERY POLICY
The Stationery Policy is implemented as per the requirement of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) vide its Circular No. SEBI / HO / MIRSD / DOP1 / CIR / P / 2018 / 73
dated April 20, 2018 which mandates every listed entity and the Registrar and Transfer
Agents (RTA) to frame a written policy for maintaining strict control on the usage of
stationery including blank certificates, dividend / interest / redemption warrants. The
said policy is available on the website of the Company at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/2084pdctfile
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION POLICY
The nomination and remuneration policy of the Company lays down the criteria for
determining qualifications, competencies, positive attributes and independence for
appointment of Directors and policies of the Company relating to remuneration of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel(s) ( " KMP " ) and other employees, is
available on the Company ' s website: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/571pdctfile_GDL
NominationRemunerationandBoardEvaluationPolicy.pdf
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE & POLICY
The Risk Management Policy provide the Shareholders with the understanding of Risk
factors / parameters and its process of monitoring and mitigation. The details regarding
the constitution of Risk Management Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance
Report and the Risk Management Policy is available on the Company ' s website at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/572pdctfile_RiskManagementPolicy.pdf
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy duly approved by the Audit Committee to
report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual & suspected frauds, or violation of
Company ' s Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Policy provides adequate safeguard against
victimization to the Whistle Blower and enables them to raise concerns and provides an
option of direct access to the Chairman of Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee of the Board oversees the functioning of the vigil mechanism and
reviews the findings, if any. During the period under review, none of the personnel have
been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Also, no complaint was received
by the Company under the vigil mechanism during the period under review.
The policy is hosted on the website of the Company at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/2134pdctfile_WhistleblowerPolicyver_2.0.pdf
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The Dividend Distribution policy aims at laying down a broad framework for considering
decisions by the Board of the Company, with regard to distribution of dividend to
shareholders and/or retention or plough back of its profits. The Policy is available on
the website of the Company at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/579pdctfile_DividendDistributionPolicy.pdf
CODE ON PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has formulated and adopted a Policy in accordance with the requirements of
SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended. The Policy lays down
the guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing
with the shares of the Company along with consequences for violation. The policy is
formulated to monitor, regulate and ensure reporting of deals by employees while
maintaining highest level of ethical standards while dealing in the Company ' s
securities. The policy is amended to bring it in line with the provisions of the
prevailing regulations, from time to time.
In compliance to the SEBI PIT Regulations, the Company has a robust Code of Conduct to
prohibit and monitor insider trading in the Company, which is strictly followed within the
Company and the reporting is done to the Audit
Committee/Board at regular intervals. The code is hosted on the website of the Company
at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/2128pdctfile_GDL-CodeofPreventionofInsiderTrading_Ver-2.0.pdf
MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197(12) read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in "Annexure-V"
.
Further, the statement containing particulars of employees remuneration as required
under provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Rules, forms
part of this Report. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report is being
sent to the Shareholders, excluding the aforesaid statement. The statement is open for
inspection upon request by the Shareholders, and any Shareholder desirous of obtaining the
same may write to the Company at investors@gatewaydistriparks.com
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of Loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies
Act, 2013 as at the end of March 31, 2025 have been disclosed in the notes to the
standalone financial statements.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As a listed Company, necessary measures are taken to comply with the listing
regulations with the Stock Exchanges. We strive to attain high standards of corporate
governance while dealing with all our stakeholders and have complied with all the
mandatory requirements relating to Corporate Governance as stipulated in Para C of
Schedule V of Listing Regulation. The " Report on Corporate Governance " forms
an integral part of this report and is set out as separate section to this annual report
as " Annexure VI" . A certificate from M/s. Neeraj Bajaj &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries certifying compliance with the conditions of
corporate governance stipulated in Para E of Schedule V of Listing Regulations is annexed
with the report on corporate governance.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under Regulation 34(2) (e) read with Para B of Schedule V of the Listing Regulation, is
presented in a separate section forming part of this
Annual Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY
During the year under review, there were no material changes and commitments affecting
the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of financial year 2024-2025
and on the date of this report.
THE DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS
During the year under review, no other material orders have been passed by the
Regulators/Court or Tribunals which can impact the going concern status and Company's
operation in future.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to providing a safe and conducive work environment to all its
employees and associates.
The Company has a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in line with
the requirements of
" The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &
Redressal) Act, 2013 " covering all employees, consultants, trainees, volunteers,
third parties and/or visitors at all business units or functions of the Company and its
subsidiaries and/or its affiliated or group companies are also covered by the said policy.
Adequate workshops and awareness programmes against sexual harassment are conducted across
the organisation. The Company has set up an Internal Complaints Committee for the
aforesaid purpose.
Further, we affirm that adequate access has been provided to any complainant who wishes
to register a complaint under the policy, but no complaint was received / filed by any
person during the year under review and no complaint is pending to be resolved as at the
end of the year.
The Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment as approved by the Board is available on
the Company ' s website and can be accessed at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/570pdctfilePreventionofSexualHarrasementPolicy
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ( ' BRSR ' ) as provided under
SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/ CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated May 10, 2021 including any
amendments thereof, read with the Circulars issued by the National Stock Exchange of India
Limited vide. Ref. No: NSE/CML/2024/11 & BSE Limited Notice No. 20240510-48 issued on
May 10, 2024, in respect of reporting on ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)
parameters based on market capitalization as on March 31, 2025 is annexed at the website
of the Company at https://www.gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/2175pdctfile_GDLBRSR2024-25.pdf
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 24A (2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the Financial
Year 2024-25 from M/s. Neeraj Bajaj & Associates, Practicing
Company Secretaries is enclosed as Annexure-VIII. Further, the Annual
Secretarial Compliance Report has already been submitted with the Stock Exchanges within
the prescribed due date.
COMMODITY PRICE RISK OR FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company had managed the foreign exchange risk
and hedged to the extent considered necessary. The details of foreign currency exposure
are disclosed in Corporate Governance Report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has in place, adequate Internal Financial Controls with reference to
financialstatements carefully designed to match the size and complexity of its business
operations. During the year under review, such controls were tested by Statutory as well
as Internal Auditors, and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation
were observed. The Audit Committee actively oversees and reviews the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements as needed.
Necessary certification by the Statutory Auditors in relation to Internal Financial
Control u/s 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the Audit Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has Related Party Transaction Policy and Policy on Determining Materiality
of Related Party
Transactions duly approved by the Board. The Policy provides a framework for
identification of related parties, necessary approvals by the Audit Committee/ Board,
reporting and disclosure requirements in compliance with the requirements of the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations All related party transactions entered into during
the year under review were on arm ' s length basis and in the ordinary course of business
as per the RPT Policy of the Company and in compliance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations. There were nomateriallysignificantrelated
party transactions by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, and Key Managerial
Personnel which may have a potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
The Form AOC 2 envisages disclosure of material contracts or arrangements or
transactions on an arm ' s length basis. There are no material related party transactions
for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party
transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not
applicable to the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 and hence does not forms part of
this report. The details of the related party transactions as per Indian Accounting
Standards (IND AS) - 24 are set out in Notes to the Financial Statements of the Company.
The Policy on dealing with related parties adopted by the Company and is available at
the website of the Company at: https://gatewaydistriparks.com/Uploads/prospectus/2115pdctfile_GDL_PolicyonRelatedPartyTransactions_ver-2.0.pdf
COST RECORDS
As per Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant rules made thereunder,
the maintenance and audit of cost records are not required and not applicable to the
Company.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions
of the Secretarial Standard on meetings of the Board of Directors ( ' SS-1 ' ) and the
Secretarial Standard on General Meetings ( ' SS-2 ' ) issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
Your Directors hereby clarify that the following disclosures are not applicable,
considering that there were no such transactions in the year under review:
1. There has been no issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
2. There has been no issue of Equity Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares and Employee
Stock Option) to employees of your Company, under any scheme.
3. There was no change in share capital during the year under review.
4. Your Company has not resorted to any buy back of its Equity Shares during the year
under review.
5. The Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves.
6. The Company has neither filed any application nor any proceedings pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review, hence, no disclosure is
required.
7. The details regarding the difference in valuation between a one-time settlement and
valuation for obtaining loans from banks or financialinstitutions, along with reasons, are
not applicable.
8. The Managing Director or the Whole-time Directors of your Company did not receive
any remuneration or commission during the year from the subsidiary of the Company except
payment of sitting fees for attending the Board and Committee meetings of the Company,
wherever appointed as Director.
9. The Company has not changed the nature of its Business.
10. The Company affirm its commitment to full compliance with the provisions of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Our Company is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible female
employees receive the maternity benefits stipulated by the Act, which includes paid
maternity leave, medical allowances, and comprehensive workplace support.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Company has been abletooperateefficientlybecause of the professionalism,
creativity, integrity and continuous improvement in all functional areas to ensure
efficient utilisation of the Company ' s resources for sustainable and profitable growth.
The Directors acknowledge their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their
dedication, hard work, commitment and collective team work, which has enabled the Company
to remain at the forefront of the industry despite increased competition and challenges.
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the
excellent assistance and cooperation received from its Customers and also extend their
appreciation to shareholders, bankers, various departments of Central and State
Government(s) and other stakeholders.