Dear Members,
Your directors (Board of Directors/" the Board") are pleased
to present the 12th Annual Report of Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited ("the
Company"/ "VPRPL") together with the Audited Financial Statement for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 (the "Financial Year").
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's financial performance for the financial year 2024-25
along with comparative previous year balance sheet prepared in accordance with the Indian
Accounting Standards as prescribed under section 133 of the Act, read with the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, ("Ind AS") and other
accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company
as at March 31, 2025 is as under:
| Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
| Revenue from Operations |
12,374.18 |
14,738.65 |
| Other Income |
87.80 |
87.81 |
| Total Income (A) |
12,461.98 |
14,826.46 |
| Expenses other than Depreciation, Finance Cost, Exceptional
Items and Tax Expense (B) |
10,819.63 |
12,639.75 |
| Profit/Loss before Depreciation, Finance Cost, Exceptional
Items |
1,642.35 |
2,186.71 |
| and Tax Expense (A-B) |
|
|
| Less: Depreciation and amortization expenses |
159.24 |
111.75 |
| Less: Finance costs |
677.87 |
429.78 |
| Less: Exceptional & Extraordinary Items |
- |
- |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
805.24 |
1,645.18 |
| Less: Tax Expenses |
219.28 |
423.33 |
| Profit after tax (PAT) |
585.96 |
1,221.85 |
| Add: Other Comprehensive Income |
(3.51) |
0.30 |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
582.45 |
1,222.15 |
| Earnings Per Share |
4.70 |
10.95 |
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the Financial Year under review, your Company has generated
revenue from operations amounting to 12,374.18 millions as compared to 14,738.65
millions during the previous financial year. Profit before tax during Financial Year
2024-25 was 805.24 millions compared to
1,645.18 millions during previous financial year. Profit after tax
was 582.45 million as against 1,221.85 millions.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company specializes in executing infrastructure projects on an
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis. As of March 31, 2025, the
Company's order book stands at an impressive 53,634.4 millions, reflecting robust
growth and strong demand for its services.
Throughout the financial year, the Company was awarded a total of
fourteen new projects, with a cumulative bid project cost amounting to 18,558.71 million.
Furthermore, the Company successfully completed eight projects during the period under
review, totalling 7,080 million in value. These milestones underscore the Company's
capability to effectively manage large-scale infrastructure projects while maintaining a
high standard of quality and efficiency.
TheCompanyadoptsanintegratedapproachtoconstruction, leveraging its core
competencies and substantial in-house resources. This enables the Company to oversee the
entire project lifecycle, from initial conceptualization to successful completion. The
Company's well-established systems and expertise ensure seamless project execution,
positioning it as a leader in the infrastructure sector.
Future Outlook
The Company currently boasts a robust order book valued at 5,363.44
crores, providing clear visibility and a solid foundation for future growth. With this
strong order backlog, the Company is focused on enhancing and expanding its project
portfolio to ensure continued success in the coming years.
Over the course of its operations, the Company has earned a
distinguished reputation for delivering high-quality, efficient, and timely projects.
Building on this legacy, we are now focused on accelerating our growth trajectory, with a
strategic vision to solidify our position as a leading player in India's dynamic
infrastructure sector.
As we look to the future, the Company is exceptionally well-positioned
to seize new opportunities. Our strategy is centered on securing additional contracts and
diversifying into emerging areas of infrastructure development. The Company remains
committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence, innovation, and client
satisfaction, all of which will drive our continued success as we expand our footprint in
the ever-evolving infrastructure landscape.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the Financial Year, there was no change in the nature of
Company's business.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
There was no change in the authorized share capital of the Company
during the financial year. The Authorised Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 was
1,500 million divided into 15,00,00,000 Equity Shares of 10 Each. The Issued,
Subscribed and Paid-up Capital at the end of financial year stood at 1,246.44 million.
The equity shares of the Company were listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE) with effect from September 05, 2023. The Company has not
issued any equity shares with differential rights, sweat equity or bonus shares. The
Company has only one class of equity shares having a face value of 10/- each.
DIVIDEND
After a comprehensive evaluation of the company's overall
financial position and long-term strategic priorities, the Board of Directors has, in
alignment with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy, taken a considered
decision not to recommend a dividend for the financial year 2025. This step, while
carefully weighed, reflects our commitment to maintaining financial prudence and
strengthening the Company's foundation for sustainable future growth. In accordance
with Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the Company's Dividend
Distribution Policy is publicly available for reference on our website at
https://www.vprp.co.in/images/policy/DIVIDEND%20 DISTRIBUTION%20POLICY.pdf
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, your Company has not transferred any
amount to Reserves. The Board of Directors has decided to set aside 585.96 Million as
retained earnings, which represents the entire amount of profit for the Financial Year
2024-25 and the same is mentioned in note no. 16 of the financial statements.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There were no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial
position of your Company which has occurred between end of financial year 2024-25 and the
date of Board's Report.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES & ASSOCIATES
The Company does not have any subsidiaries & associate companies.
The Company is also not a subsidiary of any other company.
OUR JOINT OPERATIONS
At the end of the Financial Year, the Company was having 23 Joint
Operations. The details of such Joint Operations are provided in Note 38 of the Attached
Financial Statements. The following Joint Operations were incorporated during Financial
Year under review-
1. VPRPL KSIPL BKN JV
The Company and Kunal Structure (India) Private Limited associated
themselves into Joint venture on April 30, 2024 to act in collaboration with each other in
the name and style of "VPRPL KSIPL BKN JV" for "Major upgradation of
Bikaner Railway Station of Bikaner Division of North Western Railway (On EPC)."
2. VPRPL SBEL JV
The Company and Shree Balaji Engicons Limited associated themselves
into Joint venture on December 14, 2024 to act in collaboration with each other in the
name and style of "VPRPL SBEL JV" for "Formation works involving earthwork
in filling in embankment, cutting and blanketing, Bridge works involving construction of
important bridges, major bridges, minor bridges, Road Under Bridges/Limited Height
Subways, Foot Over Bridges, trolley refuges, toe wall, retaining wall, pitching, side
drain, Building works involving construction of station buildings and other service
buildings related to Civil and Traction Distribution, platform shelters, staff quarters,
P.Way Works involving supplying of ballast, transportation of P.Way material, laying and
linking of Broad Gauge track and other miscellaneous works including Electrical (General)
Works from Mandpiya (including) to Chanderiya (including) in connection with
Ajmer-Chanderiya doubling project of Ajmer division of North Western Railway."
3. VPRPL RBIPL JDA JV
The Company and Rajkamal Builders Infrastructure Private Limited
Company associated themselves into Joint venture on July 10, 2024 to act in collaboration
with each other in the name and style of "VPRPL RBIPL JDA JV" for the work of
"Engineering, Procuring, Construction, Commissioning (EPC) and performance run
followed by O&M of sewerage Treatment plant of 30 MLD capacity at Swarn Vihar,
Sanganer of Jaipur City based on Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Technology."
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's Operation in
future.
INSURANCE
All properties and insurable interests of the Company including
building, plant and machinery and stocks have been fully insured.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board composition is in conformity with the applicable provisions
of the Act and the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time. As on March 31,
2025, the Board consists of 11 directors comprising of six (6) Independent Directors and
five (5) Executive Directors. The Board Composition of the Company is detailed in attached
Corporate Governance Report and can also be accessed on the Company's website at
https://www.vprp.co.in/board-of-directors.
Appointment/Reappointment of Directors
The members of the Company at the 11th Annual General Meeting held on
September 23, 2024, on the recommendations of the Board and Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Anurag Lohiya (DIN: 09257950) as an Independent
Director of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive years with effect from September 30,
2024. The Board is of the considered view that Mr. Anurag Lohiya demonstrates exemplary
integrity and possesses the requisite expertise, experience, and proficiency.
Further, Mr. Manohar Lal Punglia (DIN: 02161961), was appointed by the
Shareholders at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on April 10, 2021
as the Managing Director for a period of five years commencing from March 15, 2021, and
accordingly his term as Managing Director of the Company is expiring on March 14, 2026.
The Board of Directors have on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, proposed the reappointment of Mr. Manohar Lal Punglia (DIN: 02161961) as the
Managing Director of the Company for a further period of Five years commencing from March
14, 2026 (liable to retire by rotation).
Mr. Vishnu Prakash Punglia (DIN: 02162019) has attained the age of 69
years and will attain the age of 70 years on May 10, 2026. As per the provisions of
section 196 of the Companies Act, 2013, continuation of his directorship requires the
approval of the members in the General Meeting by way of Special Resolution. Therefore,
The Board of Directors has, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, proposed the retainment of Mr. Vishnu Prakash Punglia (DIN: 02162019) as the
Chairperson and Whole Time Director of the Company for the remaining of his term i.e. upto
29-09-2028 even after attaining the age of 70 years on May 10, 2026.
Cessation/Retirement by Rotation
During the period under review, Mr. Shripal Bhansali completed his
second consecutive term as an Independent Director of the Company in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation
for his valuable contributions, guidance, and unwavering commitment towards the growth and
governance of the Company during his tenure.
Further, in terms of applicable provisions of the Act and the Articles
of Association of the Company, Mr. Manohar Lal Punglia (02161961), Managing Director and
Mr. Kamal Kishor Pungalia (DIN: 02168426), Whole Time Director of the Company retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered themselves
for re- appointment. As required under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations,
particulars of directors seeking appointment/ re-appointment/ liable to retire by rotation
at ensuing Annual General Meeting are given in the Annexure to the explanatory statement
enclosed to the notice of the AGM.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declaration u/s 149(7) of the Act and
Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulation from all the Independent Directors confirming
that they meet the Criteria of Independence' as specified under Section 149(6)
of the Act and the Rules made thereunder and applicable provisions of Regulation 16(1)(b)
of the Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.
Registration of Independent Directors in Independent Directors databank
All the independent Directors of your company have been registered and
are members of independent Directors Databank maintained by the Indian Institute of
Corporate Affairs (IICA).
Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors
As required under Regulation 46(2)(i) of the Listing Regulations, the
details of familiarization programmes conducted during financial year is placed on the
Company's website and the same can be accessed at https://www.
vprp.co.in/corporate-governance.
Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read
with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
(including any amendments thereunder), the following employees were holding the position
of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP') of the Company as on March 31, 2025:
1. Mr. Vishnu Prakash Punglia- Chairperson and Whole Time Director
2. Mr. Manohar Lal Punglia- Managing Director
3. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Punglia- Chief Executive Officer and Whole Time
Director
4. Mr. Kamal Kishor Pungalia- Whole Time Director
5. Mr. Ajay Pungalia- Whole Time Director
6. Mr. Sarfaraz Ahmed- Chief Financial Officer
7. Ms. Neha Matnani- Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION
The Company has in place the Nomination & Remuneration Policy for
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and Other Employees, which,
inter-alia, lays down the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of a director, appointment and removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
and other Senior Management of the Company, along with the criteria for determination of
their remuneration and evaluation and includes other matters, as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 178 of the Act and the Listing Regulations. The policy is available
on the website of the Company at https:// www.vprp.co.in/policies-and-code. We affirm that
the remuneration paid to the directors were as per the terms laid out in the Nomination
and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Your Company believes that Board's Committees are crucial to
promote best Corporate Governance practices within the Company. Accordingly, the Company
has constituted various Board Committees to improve the board efficiency and to support in
decision making. The details of the Board's Committees including number & dates
of meetings of Committees held during the FY 2024-25 and attendance thereat are given in
the Report on Corporate Governance, forming part of this Report.
MEETING OF BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
During the financial year, five (5) Board meetings were convened and
duly held. The details of meetings of the Board and Committees of the Board held during
the year, attendance of Directors thereat and other details of various Committees of the
Board are given in the Report on Corporate Governance, forming part of this Report.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES, AND DIRECTORS
During the year under review, formal evaluation of Board of Directors
and review of the work and performance of the Committees was conducted. The summary of all
such evaluations are as under:
Evaluation of Chairperson of the Board- The performance of
Chairperson was evaluated on the factors such as- Demonstration of leadership qualities,
promoting shareholder confidence in the Board, Internal Board communication, external
communication, Personal attributes i.e. Integrity, Honesty, Knowledge, etc. Independence
and ethics also considered.
Performance of Non-Independent Directors- Proper questionnaire
was conducted in written format to evaluate the performance of the Board of Directors. It
was observed that all the non-independent directors are investing their time, energy and
expertise towards the growth of the Company and the independent directors expressed their
satisfaction towards the performance of the non- independent directors of the Company.
Evaluation of Board as a whole- It was observed that every
member of the Board is taking active participation in the decision-making process at the
Board Meeting/s and is equally involved in the affairs of the Company. Also, the goal was
to improve Board effectiveness, identify areas for development and ensure alignment with
the organization's strategic objectives.
Assessing the Quality, Quantity and Timeliness of Flow of
Information Between the Company Management and
The Board During the assessment, it was deliberated that
management of the company is making adequate information available to the Board of the
Company in order to enable the Board of Directors take timely decisions and overall
satisfaction was also consented on this matter.
Evaluation of Committees- The performance of the committees is
evaluated on the basis of the terms of reference of the committees. Other factors which
were considered are- Process and procedures followed for discharging its functions,
Effectiveness of suggestions and recommendations received and Conduct of its meetings and
procedures followed in this regard.
Overall, it was observed that the Board and Committees has taken great
strategic decisions, obtained timely positions, taken timely risk management decisions,
ensured that there exists timely flow of information and implemented internal financial
controls across the entire organization.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134 (3) and (5) of the
Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, the Board
of Directors of your Company, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a) In preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures; b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period; c) The Directors
have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records
in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d) The Directors have
prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis e) The Directors have laid down
internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and are operating effectively; f) The Directors have devised proper
systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems are adequate and effective.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance and adheres to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Report on Corporate Governance, as stipulated
under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations is attached. The Report on Corporate
Governance also contains certain disclosures required under Companies Act, 2013 for the
year under review. The certificate from Reeptika Barmera & Associates confirming
compliance to the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Listing
Regulations is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, The Management Discussion and
Analysis Report highlighting the industry structure and developments, opportunities and
threats, future outlook, risks and concerns etc. is furnished separately which is forming
part of this report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING (BRSR)
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations read with relevant
SEBI Circulars, new reporting requirements on ESG parameters were prescribed under
"Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report" (BRSR') which
forms an integral part of this Annual Report. The BRSR provides details on initiatives
taken from an environmental, social and governance perspective.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Secretarial
Standard 1 on Meetings of the Board of Directors and Secretarial Standard 2 on General
Meetings during the Financial Year 2024-25.
AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS
Statutory Auditors
In terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Act, M/s. Banshi Jain
& Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 100990W), was appointed as
Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the of
10th AGM till the conclusion of the 15th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
M/s. Banshi Jain & Associates have confirmed that they are not disqualified from
continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company and satisfy the prescribed eligibility
criteria.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have issued Audit Reports on the
Annual Financial Statement of the Company with unmodified opinion. There were no
qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made by the
Statutory Auditors in their reports on Annual Financial Statements.
Secretarial Auditors
FCS Reeptika Barmera, Practising Company Secretary (C.P. No. 16551, FCS
Membership No. 11280) had carried out the Secretarial Audit for the financial year ended
March 31, 2025. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 does not
contain any qualification, reservation and is annexed herewith as Annexure - I and forms
part of this Report except a show cause notice issued by the Stock Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) under Rule 4(1) of the SEBI (Procedure for Holding Inquiry and Imposing Penalties)
Rules, 1995 to the Company which is still under adjudication.
In compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and
Section 204 of the Act, the Board at its meeting held on September 03, 2025, based on
recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s GMJ &
Associates, Company Secretary (ies), a peer reviewed firm as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029- 30,
subject to approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM.
Cost Auditors
The Company has maintained cost accounts and records as specified by
the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Act. M/s Rajendra Singh
Bhati & Co., Cost Accountants have audited the Cost Records of the Company, for the
Financial Year 2024-25, with respect to Construction of Roads and submitted the Cost Audit
Report, without any qualification, for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2025.
Further, M/s Rajendra Singh Bhati & Co., Cost Accountants
(Membership No. 33509/ FRN: 101983) have been appointed as Cost Auditors of the Company
for Conducting Cost audit for Financial Year 2025-26 and the remuneration proposed to be
paid to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification by the members of the Company at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Internal Auditors
The Board has appointed M/s. R.G. Maheshwary & Co. CA Firm, (Firm
Registration No. 012124C) as Internal Auditors for conducting Internal Audit for the
Financial Year 2024-25. The observations and suggestions of the Internal Auditors were
reviewed and necessary corrective/ preventive actions were taken in consultation with the
Audit Committee. On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board has re-appointed
M/s. R.G. Maheshwary & Co. CA Firm, (Firm Registration No. 012124C), as Internal
Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.
Reporting of Fraud
During the financial year 2024-25, none of the Auditors of the Company
have reported any instances of fraud committed as specified under section 143(12) of the
Act.
STATEMENT ON UTILISATION OF IPO PROCEEDS AND VARIATIONS
The Company vide its prospectus dated August 30, 2023 made the public
issue of 3,12,00,000 equity shares of face value of 10 each at an issue price of 99
per share (including a share premium of 89 per share), which was successfully
subscribed. Shareholders, at the 11th Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2024,
approved a variation in the utilisation of IPO proceeds. As per the approved variation,
178.7 million was re-allocated in the following manner - 135.75 million towards capital
expenditure for purchase of equipment/machinery different from that originally disclosed
in the prospectus, and 42.95 million towards repayment of term loans relating to
existing capital equipment.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has fully utilised the entire IPO
proceeds in adherence to the revised allocation approved by the shareholders, and in
accordance with the original objects of the issue as amended. Quarterly statements of
variation/deviation were placed before the Audit Committee and Board and after they
reviewed and approved these disclosures, it was submitted to the stock exchanges until
full utilisation was achieved.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Act read with
the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has duly
constituted CSR Committee which is responsible for fulfilling the CSR objectives of the
Company. The composition of CSR committee and the other details of the CSR Committee
including number & dates of meetings of Committee held during the FY 2024-25 and
attendance thereat are given in the "Report on Corporate Governance", forming
part of this Report.
The Company has spent 23.16 millions towards CSR expenditure for the
financial year. Your company ensures that the beneficiaries of the CSR are in the vicinity
of its area of operation.
The Annual Report on CSR activities undertaken during the year as
required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 (as
amended) is set out in Annexure II of this report.
VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the rules framed there under and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, your
company has established a mechanism (whistle blower policy) through which all stake
holders can report the suspected frauds and genuine grievances to the appropriate
authority.
Further details of the Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy of the
Company are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, forming part of this report.
The Whistle Blower Policy is hosted on the Company's website at Whistle Blower Vigil
mechanismm Policy.pdf
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has implemented Internal Financial Controls that align with
the nature of its business and the scale of its operations. These controls are designed to
safeguard assets, ensure the reliability of financial transactions through adequate checks
and balances, comply with applicable laws and accounting policies, and follow established
approval procedures. They also support the efficient use of available resources. These
systems undergo regular review and continuous improvement.
RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, top 1000 listed companies based on market capitalization are mandatorily
required to constitute the Risk Management committee and adopt the Risk Management Policy
of the Company.
In order to comply with aforesaid requirement, the Board of Directors
at their meeting held on 09-02-2024 has constituted the Risk Management Committee. During
the year Risk management committee meetings were held on 03-02-2025 and 17-03-2025 to
review the overall risk management policy commensurate the size of the organization.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company
during the financial year 2024-25 with related parties were in accordance with the policy
of the Company on Related Party Transactions, were in its ordinary course of business and
on an arm's length basis and also prior approved by the Audit Committee. The Policy
on Related Party Transactions is hosted on the website of the Company at
https://www.vprp.co.in/policies-and-code.
The details of the Related Party Transactions are set out in the Note
No. 41 to Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report. Further, during the
Financial Year, your
Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction
with related parties which could be considered material or which are required to be
reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act
and Rule 8(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The directors would like to place on record their sincere appreciation
for the contributions made by employees of the Company at all levels. None of the
employees of your Company had drawn, for the financial year 2024-25, remuneration in
excess of limits prescribed by provision of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and therefore the disclosure under this provision is not
required. The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee's
remuneration and other details in terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, are attached as Annexure - III and forms part of this Report. The number of
employees/workers as on March 31, 2025 is as follows:
| Particulars |
No. of employees/ workers |
| Male employees |
1399 |
| Female employees |
55 |
| Male Workers |
8954 |
| Female Workers |
136 |
| Transgender |
0 |
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive work
environment to its employees. The Company has in place POSH Policy in line with the
requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
& Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress
complaints received regarding sexual harassment. The details regarding the number of
complaints received, disposed and pending during the Financial Year 2024-25, pertaining to
incidents under the framework/ law are as follows:
| Particulars |
Number |
| Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the
financial year |
Nil |
| Number of complaints received during the financial year |
Nil |
| Number of complaints disposed off during the financial year |
Nil |
| Number of complaints those remaining unresolved at the end of
the financial year |
Nil |
MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company ensures that all eligible women employees are provided with
maternity benefits in accordance with the Act, including but not limited to paid maternity
leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal during maternity leave.
THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Conservation of Energy is a regular process in the Company's
construction activities and the same is not furnished as the relevant rule is not
applicable to your company. There is no information to be furnished regarding Technology
Absorption as your company has not undertaken any research and development activity in any
manufacturing activity nor any specific technology is obtained from any external sources
which needs to be absorbed or adapted.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act,
2013, there has been no foreign exchange earnings or outgo for the financial year 2024-25.
DEPOSITS
Your company has not accepted any deposits from public and hence no
amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the
date of the Balance Sheet. Further, the details of money accepted from the Directors of
the Company (under the proviso to Rule 2(1) (c)(viii) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposit)
Rules, 2014:
| Name of Director |
Accepted during the year |
| Vishnu Prakash Punglia |
105.90 |
| Manohar Lal Punglia |
339.00 |
| Sanjay Kumar Punglia |
74.30 |
| Kamal Kishor Pungalia |
2.20 |
| Ajay Pungalia |
656.70 |
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The details of loans, guarantees and investments as required by the
provisions of Section 186 of the Act and the rules made thereunder are set out in the
Note-8 to the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company. Your Company falls within
scope of the definition "Infrastructure Company" as provided by the Companies
Act, 2013. Accordingly, the Company is exempted from the provisions of Section 186(2) to
186(10) of the Act with regards to Loans, Guarantees and Investments.
ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 read with Section
92(3) of the Act, the draft Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 is available on the website
of the Company and can be viewed at https://www.vprp.co.in/annual-return.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
The Directors of Your Company state that no disclosure or reporting is
required in respect of the following matters as there were no transactions on these
matters during the year under review:
a) No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, hence the requirement to disclose the details of the application made or any
proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the
year along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable; and b)
The Company has not entered into any onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial
Institutions, hence disclosure under rule (8)(5)(xii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014
is not applicable. c) There was no revision of financial statements and the Board's
Report of the Company during the year under review;
APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMNET
Your Company has consistently delivered improved performance through
continuous enhancements across all functions and efficient utilization of resources. This
strategic approach has contributed to the Company's sustained and profitable growth.
The Board of Directors extends its sincere gratitude to all government and regulatory
bodies, including the National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport
& Highways, Public Works Departments, Ministry of Railways, as well as financial
institutions, banks, joint venture and consortium partners, customers, vendors, suppliers,
sub-contractors, members, and other stakeholders for their unwavering support. The Board
also places on record its deep appreciation for the dedicated efforts and continued
commitment of all employees and associates, whose contributions have been instrumental in
the Company's success.
|
For and on behalf of the
board of directors of VISHNU PRAKASH R PUNGLIA LIMITED |
|
Sd/- |
Sd/- |
|
Vishnu Prakash Punglia |
Manohar Lal Punglia |
| Place: Jodhpur |
Chairperson and Whole Time Director |
Managing Director |
| Date: September 03, 2025 |
DIN: 02162019 |
DIN: 02161961 |