To,
Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting 38th
(Thirty-Eighth Annual Report together with on the business and operations of the company
for the Financial Year ("FY") ended on 31st March, 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Rs. in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS |
Year Ended on 31st
March, 2024 |
Year Ended on 31st
March, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
0 |
0 |
Other Income |
0 |
0 |
Total Revenue |
0 |
0 |
Total Expenses |
16.41 |
10.86 |
Earnings before Interest, Tax,
Depreciation & Amortization |
(16.41) |
(10.86) |
Finance Cost |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Depreciation |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Profit Before Tax |
(16.41) |
(10.86) |
Payment & Provision of
Current Tax |
0.00 |
0 |
Deferred Tax Expenses/(Income) |
0.00 |
0 |
Profit After Tax |
(16.41) |
(10.86) |
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
During the year under review, your company recorded NIL Revenue and as
there was no business activities in last 2 years. The Net Loss for FY 2023- 24 is ^16.41
lakhs as compared to FY 2022-23 at ?10.86 lakhs.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DIVIDEND:
The Company has incurred a Net Loss of ^16.41 Lakhs during the year
under review. Further, due to insufficient profit, company is not in a position to declare
any dividend for the current financial Year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the period under review, the Company has not transferred any
profit to reserves.
ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section134(3)(a) of the Act, the
Annual Return as on March 31, 2024 is available on the Company's website at https:/
/www.containerway.co.in/
SHARE CAPITAL
During the period under review, share capital of the Company as on 31st
March, 2024
a. Authorized Share Capital of the Company:
Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 6,75,00,000/-(Rupees Six
Crores Seventy-Five Lacs) divided into 69,00,000 (Sixty-Nine Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs.
5/- (Rupees Five only) each ("Equity Shares") and 33,00,000 (Thirty-Three Lakhs)
0.01% Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten only) each
("Preference Shares").
b. Paid up Share Capital of the Company:
At present, paid up Share Capital of the Company stands at Rs.
6,56,86,000/- (Rupees Six Crores Fifty-Six Lacs Eighty-Six Thousand only) comprising of
65,37,200 (Sixty-Five Lacs Thirty-Seven Thousand and Two Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs. 5/-
(Rupees Five only) each ("Equity Shares") and 33,00,000 (Thirty-Three Lacs)
0.01% Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each
("Preference Shares").
Further, in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on
25th July, 2024, the Company has increased the authorised capital of the Company from
Rs.6,75,00,000/- to Rs.20,00,00,000/-.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATES AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
Other than as stated elsewhere in this report, there were no material
changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which occurred
between the end of the financial year to which this financial statement relates on the
date of this Annual Report except to open offer made by company during the year under
review.
OPEN OFFER:
During the period under review, Open offer made for 16,99,672 (Sixteen
Lakh Ninety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two) fully paid Equity Shares of face value
of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five Only) each representing 26.00% of the total paid-up, issued and
subscribed capital of "Container way International Limited" ("Target
Company") at a price of Rs. 6/- each (Rupee Six Only) (Offer Price) for each fully
paid up shares by Mr. Sanket Deora (Acquirer No. 1), Mr. Sanjay Deora (Acquirer No. 2) and
Mr. Surendra Shah (PAC) in pursuant to Regulation 3(1) and 4 of the SEBI (SAST)
Regulations, 2011
SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS:
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunal, which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its
future operation.
DEPOSITS:
During the financial year, your Company has not accepted any amount as
Public Deposits within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V - Acceptance of Deposits by
Companies of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 2014.
FINANCE:
To meet the funds requirement of working / operational capital your
Company utilize the internal accruals as funds.
CREDIT RATING:
The provisions related to Credit Rating is not applicable to the
Company.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES
Your Company does not have any holding, subsidiary, associate or any
joint venture. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS:
There were no mergers/acquisitions during the year.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company on 31st
March, 2024 is as under:
i) Directors to retire by Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. Sanket Sanjay Deora (DIN:
01417446) Director of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible have offered themselves for re-appointment.
The details as required under the provisions of the Companies Act and
Listing Regulations are provided in the Notice convening the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
ii) APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS
During the period under review, following director were appointed and
resigned: Appointment of Director:
Ms. Monika Awana (DIN: 10198554), Mr. Suraj Singhal (DIN: 09130650) and
Mr. Shashi Kumar (DIN: 07728499) appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent
Director w.e.f. 26th July, 2023 and they have been retired on 28th
September, 2023 due to completion of tenure of Additional Non-Executive Independent
Director. After that Management was in search of Independent Director to fulfill
requirement of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 and decided to again
appoint the Ms. Monika Awana (DIN: 10198554), Mr. Suraj Singhal (DIN: 09130650) and Mr.
Shashi Kumar (DIN: 07728499) appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director
w.e.f. 17th October, 2023.
Mrs. Sonu Gupta and Mrs. Ila Sunil Trivedi as Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f. 21st February, 2024 and Mr. Sanket Sanjay Deora
(DIN: 01417446) and Mr. Sanjay Vimalchand Deora Non-Executive Director of the Company
w.e.f 21st February, 2024.
Resignation of Director:
Ms. Monika Awana (DIN: 10198554), Mr. Suraj Singhal (DIN: 09130650) and
Mr. Shashi Kumar (DIN: 07728499) has been resigned as an Additional Non-Executive
Independent Director w.e.f. 20th March, 2024.
Ms. Jayashree Ganapathi and Ms. Jyoti Ganapathi has been resigned as
Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 20th March, 2024.
iii) Declaration by Independent Directors:
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed under the provisions of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Schedules & Rules issued thereunder as well as Regulation 16 of the Listing
Regulations.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent
Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
During the period under review, separate Meeting of Independent
Director of the company was held on 12th February, 2024.
iv) Key Managerial Personnel (KMP):
Pursuant to Section 2 (51) and Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rules framed there under, the following executives have been designated as Key
Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.
1. Mr. Abhishek Khursija |
- Company Secretary |
2. Mr. Sanjay Deora |
- Chief Financial Officer |
During the period under review, Mr. Abhishek Khursija appointed as
Company Secretary and Compliance officer w.e.f. 05.04.2023
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
The Directors of the Company met at regular intervals at least once in
a quarter with the gap between two meetings not exceeding 120 days to take a view of the
Company's policies and strategies apart from the Board Matters. During the year, Eight (8)
Board meetings were convened and held on 26.05.2023, 26.07.2023, 11.08.2023, 04.09.2023,
17.10.2023, 08.11.2023, 12.02.2024, and 21.02.2024 respectively, in respect of which
meetings proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed.
Name of Director |
Designation & Category |
No. of Board Meetings
attended |
Mr. Salem L. Ganapathi |
Executive Director |
8 |
Mrs. Jayashree Ganapathi |
Non-Executive Director |
8 |
Mrs. Jyoti Ganapathi |
Non-Executive Director |
8 |
Ms. Monika Awana |
Non-Executive Independent
Director |
7 |
Mr. Shashi Kumar |
Non-Executive Independent
Director |
7 |
Mr. Suraj Singhal |
Non-Executive Independent
Director |
7 |
Mr. Sanket Sanjay Deora |
Non-Executive Director |
0 |
Mr. Sanjay Vimalchand Deora |
Non-Executive Director |
0 |
Ms. Sonu Gupta |
Non-Executive Independent
Director |
0 |
Mrs. Ila Sunil Trivedi |
Non-Executive Independent
Director |
0 |
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In pursuance of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
rules made there
under, including any enactment or re-enactment thereon, the Directors
hereby confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2024, the applicable accounting standards had 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 31st March,
2024 and of the Profit of the Company for the period ended on 31st March, 2024.
c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
e) The Directors had laid down Internal Financial Controls ('IFC') and
that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company has conducted familiarization programme for Independent
Directors during
the year. The details of the same are given in the Corporate Governance
Report and also
posted on the website of the Company at
https://www.containerway.co.in/.
BOARD PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 17 of Listing
Regulations, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own
performance and that of its statutory committee's Viz., Audit Committee, Stakeholder
Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and also of the individual
Directors.
A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration
inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board's functioning
such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture,
execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of
Directors on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of
judgment safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc. The
entire Board carried out the performance evaluation of the Independent Directors and also
reviewed the performance of the Secretarial Department.
As required under the provisions of the Act and the Listing
Regulations, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on
12.02.2024 to evaluate the performance of the Chairman, Non- Independent Directors and the
Board as a whole and also to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of
information between the management of the Company and the Board.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
REMUNERATION POLICY:
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior
Management and their remuneration.
Non-Executive Directors are paid sitting fees for attending each
meeting of the Board and/or Committee of the Board, approved by the Board of Directors
within the overall ceilings prescribed under the Act and Rules framed thereunder.
All the Executive Directors (i.e., Chairman/Managing
Director/Whole-time Director) are paid remuneration as mutually agreed between the Company
and the Executive Directors within the overall limits prescribed under the Companies Act,
2013.
In determining the remuneration of the Senior Management Employees, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee ensures / considers the following:
> The remuneration is divided into two components viz. fixed
component comprising salaries, perquisites and retirement benefits and a variable
component comprising performance bonus;
> The remuneration including annual increment and performance bonus
is decided based on the criticality of the roles and responsibilities, the Company's
performance vis-a-vis the annual budget achievement, individual's performance vis-a-vis
Key Result Areas (KRAs) / Key performance Indicators (KPIs), industry benchmark and
current compensation trends in the market.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Board of Directors has adopted the Policy on Code of Conduct in
accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,
2015. The Code of Conduct of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be
followed and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company as well as
consequences of violation.
The code of practices and procedures for fair Disclosures of
unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct to regulate, monitor and
report trading by Insiders is available on the website www.containerway.co.in
All Board members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed
compliance of the Code of Conduct. A declaration to this effect, signed by the Managing
Director of the Company forms part of this Report. The Board has also adopted separate
code of conduct with respect to duties of Independent Directors as per the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013.
COMMITTEES:
The composition of committees constituted by Board along with changes,
if any, forms part of the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual
report.
I. Audit Committee:
The Company has constituted an Audit Committee as per the requirement
of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review 5 (Five) meetings were held viz
26.05.2023, 11.08.2023, 04.09.2023, 08.11.2023 and 12.02.2024. The Composition and
attendance of the Committee s as under:
Sr. No. Name
of Member |
Chairman/Member |
No. of Meetings attended |
1 Ms. Jyoti Ganapathi |
Chairperson |
5 |
2 Mr. Salem Ganapathi |
Member |
5 |
3 Ms. Jayashree Ganapathi |
Member |
5 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE:
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as under:
Overseeing the Company's financial report process and the
disclosure of its financial information.
To recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of
appointment of auditors of the listed entity.
To approve the payment to statutory auditors for any other
services rendered by the statutory auditors.
To review, with the management, the financial Statements and
Auditor's Report thereon before submitting to the board for approval.
To review quarterly, half yearly and Annual Financial results
before submission to the Board.
To review, with Management, the statement of uses/application of
funds raised through issue, the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those
stated in
the offer document/prospectus/notice and the report submitted by the
monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rights issue, and
making appropriate recommendations to the board to take up steps in this matter.
To review and monitor the auditor's independence and
performance, and effectiveness of audit process.
To approve any subsequent modification of transactions of the
listed entity with related parties.
Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments.
Valuation of undertakings or assets of the listed entity,
wherever it is necessary.
Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management
systems.
To review the adequacy of internal control systems with the
management, external & internal auditors.
To review, with the management, performance of statutory and
internal auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems.
To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment
to the depositors,
debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of
declared dividends) (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors.
To review the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism.
Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of
appointment of auditors of the listed entity.
Approval of appointment of chief financial officer after
assessing the qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate.
Discussion with external auditors about the nature and scope of
audit including their observation.
To investigate into any matter referred to by the Board.
II. Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
The Company has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee in
terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review 2 (Two) meetings was held viz. 26.05.2023
and 12.02.2024. The Composition and attendance of the Committee is as under:
Sr. No. Name of Member |
Chairman/Member |
No. of Meetings attended |
1 Ms. Jyoti Ganapathi |
Chairperson |
2 |
2 Mr. Salem Ganapathi |
Member |
2 |
3 Ms. Jayashree Ganapathi |
Member |
2 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE:
The terms of reference of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee are as
under:
Redressal of shareholders'/investor's complaints;
Reviewing on a periodic basis the Approval of Transfer or
transmission of shares, debentures or any other securities made by the Registrar and Share
Transfer Agent;
Issue of duplicate certificates and new certificates on split/
consolidation/renewal;
Non-receipt of declared dividends, balance sheets of the
Company; and
Carrying out any other function as prescribed under the Listing
Compliances.
III. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
The Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee in
terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review 4 (Four) meetings was held viz.
26.07.2023, 04.09.2023, 17.10.2023 and 21.02.2024. The Composition and attendance of the
Committee is as under:
Sr. No. Name of Member |
Chairman/Member |
No. of Meetings attended |
1 Ms. Jyoti Ganapathi |
Chairperson |
4 |
2 Mr. Salem Ganapathi |
Member |
4 |
3 Ms. Jayashree Ganapathi |
Member |
4 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE:
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are
as under:
To recommend to the Board, the remuneration packages of the
Company's Managing/Joint Managing/Whole time /Executive Directors, including all elements
of remuneration package (i.e., salary, benefits, bonuses, perquisites, commission,
incentives, stock options, pension, retirement benefits, details of fixed components and
performances linked incentives along with the performance criteria, service contracts.
notice period, severance fees, etc.);
To be authorized at its duly constituted meeting to determine on
behalf of the Board of Directors and on behalf of the shareholders with agreed terms of
reference, the Company's policy on specific remuneration packages for Company's
Managing/Joint Managing/Whole time /Executive Directors, including pension rights and any
compensation payment;
Such other matters as May from time to time are required by any
statutory, contractual or
other regulatory requirements to be attended to by such committee.
IV. Risk Management Committee:
The provisions regarding the Risk Management Committee does not apply
to the Company.
V. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee:
The provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 does not apply
to the Company.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT:
Statutory Auditors:
The Notes to the Financial Statements referred in the Auditors' Report
are self-explanatory.
There are no qualifications or reservations, or adverse remarks made by
Statutory Auditors of the Company and therefore do not call for any comments under Section
134 of the Act. The Auditors' Report is attached with the Financial Statements in this
Annual Report.
M/ s. Rajeshkumar P. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 129110W), be and are hereby ratified as the Statutory Auditors of the
Company for auditing the Accounts for F.Y. 2024-25 whose appointment was made by member in
their Extra Annual General Meeting held on July 25, 2024, to hold office until the
conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting pursuant to the casual vacancy in the office
of auditor caused due to resignation by the erstwhile auditors of the company. As required
under Regulation 33(d) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 the Auditors have confirmed that
they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India.
Secretarial Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules 2014, your Company had engaged the services of M/s. Utkarsh Shah & Co., (FCS:
12526, COP: 26241), a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024. The
Secretarial Audit Report in Form No. MR - 3 for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2024 is annexed to this report as 'Annexure - A'.
The Secretarial Auditor has made an observation and Board of Directors
of your Company has already Complied on the respective Observations.
Internal Auditor:
The Internal Auditor has carried out the internal audit for the
reporting period.
Frauds Reported by Auditors
During the year under review, no instance of fraud in the Company was
reported by the Auditors.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The provisions related to dividend distribution policy uploaded on the
website of the Company.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has in its place adequate Internal Financial Controls with
reference to Financial Statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no
reportable material weakness in the design or operation of Internal Finance Control System
was observed.
For all amendments to Accounting Standards and the new standards
notified, the Company carries out a detailed analysis and presents the impact on
accounting policies, financial results including revised disclosures to the Audit
Committee. The approach and changes in policies are also validated by the Statutory
Auditors.
Further, the Audit Committee periodically reviewed the Internal Audit
Reports submitted by the Internal Auditors. Internal Audit observations and corrective
action taken by the Management were presented to the Audit Committee. The status of
implementation of the
recommendations were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a regular basis
and concerns if any were reported to the Board.
As per the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Statutory Auditors have expressed their views on the adequacy of Internal Financial
Control in their Audit Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (RPT):
All transactions to be entered by the Company with related parties will
be in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. However, the Company
has not entered into any related party transaction, as provided in Section 188 of the
Companies Act, 2013, with the related party. Hence, Disclosure as required under Section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and dealing
with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is put up on the Company's
website and can be accessed at www.containerway.co.in
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, ADVANCES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER
SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of Loans, guarantees or investments made under Section
186 are furnished hereunder:
Details of Loans:
SR No Date of
making loan |
Detail of Borrower |
Amount |
Purpose for which the loan
is to be utilized by the
Recipient |
Time
period
for
which it is given |
Date of Board Resolution |
Date of Special Resolution
(if
required) |
Rate of Interest |
Expected rate of return |
|
|
|
|
NA |
|
|
|
|
Details of Investments:
SR No Date of
investment |
Detail of Investee |
Amount |
Purpose for which
the proceeds from
investment is proposed to be
utilized by the recipient |
Time period for which it is
given |
Date of Board Resolution |
Date of Special Resolution
(if
required) |
Expected rate of return |
|
|
|
|
NA |
|
|
|
Details of Guarantee / Security Provided:
SR No Date of
providing security/ guarantee |
Details of recipient |
Amount |
Purpose for which the
security/ guarantee is proposed to be utilized by the recipient |
Date of Board Resolution |
Date of Special Resolution
(if
required) |
Commission |
|
|
|
NA |
|
|
|
LOAN RECEIVED FROM DIRECTORS
During the period under review, the Company has not accepted any
unsecured loan from the Directors pursuant to Rule 2(1) (c) (viii) of Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy has been adopted to provide
appropriate Avenues to the employees to bring to the attention of the management, the
concerns about any unethical behavior, by using the mechanism provided in the Policy. In
cases related to financial irregularities, including fraud or suspected fraud, the
employees may directly approach the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company. We
confirm that no director or employee has been denied access to the Audit Committee during
FY 2023- 24.
The Policy provides that no adverse action shall be taken or
recommended against any employee in retaliation to his/her disclosure, if any, in good
faith of any unethical and improper practices or alleged wrongful conduct. This Policy
protects such employees from unfair or prejudicial treatment by anyone in the Company. The
same is available on the Company's Web Site https://www.containerway.co.in/
With a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and
Designated Employees, the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider
Trading (Code) and Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy. The Code also covers the policy
and procedures for inquiry in case of leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
(UPSI) or suspected leak of UPSI. The Code/Policy is available on the website of the
Company https://www.containerway.co.in/
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
The Company has always been committed to provide a safe and conducive
work environment to its employees. Your directors further state that during the year under
review there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 as confirmed by the Internal
Complaints Committee as constituted by the Company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The provisions of Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment
& Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to the Company
as none of the Employees of the Company has received remuneration above the limits
specified in the Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 during the financial year 2023-24. The details regarding
the same is enclosed as 'Annexure - B'.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology
Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed
to this report as 'Annexure - C'.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Since the paid-up Capital of Company is less than Rs. 10 Crores and
Turnover is less than Rs. 25 Crores therefore by virtue of Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the compliance with the
corporate governance provisions as specified in regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to
(i) of sub regulation (2) of regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V are not
applicable to the Company. Hence Corporate Governance does not form part of this
Board's Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation
34 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this Report, and provides the Company's
current working and future outlook as per Annexure - D.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
As per Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, the Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report does not applicable to the Company.
INSURANCE:
The Company's Plant, Property, Equipment and Stocks are adequately
insured under the Industrial All Risk (IAR) Policy. The Company covers the properties on
full sum insured basis on replacement value. The scope of coverage, insurance premiums,
policy limits and deductibles are in line with the size of the Company and its nature of
business.
ENVIRONMENT:
As a responsible corporate citizen and as company is involved in
textile business and environment safety has been one of the key concerns of the Company.
It is the constant endeavor of the Company to strive for compliant of stipulated pollution
control norms.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The relationship with the workmen and staff remained cordial and
harmonious during the year and management received full cooperation from employees.
OTHER DISCLOSURES AND INFORMATION:
(A) Secretarial Standards:
During the year under review, the Company is in Compliance with the
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on
Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central
Government under Section 118(10) of the Act.
(B) No One Time Settlement:
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial
Institution.
(C) General Shareholders' Information
Annual General Meeting: |
28th September, 2024
at 3.00 PM. through Video Conferencing /Other Audio Visual Means (VC). |
Financial Year: |
April 01, 2023 to March 31, 2024 |
Record Date for Dividend: |
- |
Dividend Payment Date: |
- |
Listing Details: |
Equity Shares are listed on the
following Stock Exchanges: BSE Limited:
Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE):
The Annual Listing Fees for the year 2023-24 has been paid to the BSE
Limited. |
Stock Code: |
BSE Ltd. - 540597, CSE: Scrip
Code: 13081 |
ISIN Number: |
INE319U01022 |
CIN |
L60210WB1985PLC038478 |
Registrar and Share Transfer |
Beetal Financial &
Computer Services Pvt. Ltd, Beetal House, |
Agent: |
3rd Floor 99, Madangir, Behind
Local Shopping Centre, Near Dada Harsukhdas Mandir,New Delhi,Delhi,110062 |
Address for |
All enquiries, clarification
and correspondence should be |
Correspondence: |
addressed to the Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer: ABHISHEK KHURSIJA, Company Secretary. |
(D) Registrar & Transfer Agent
The work related to Share Transfer Registry in terms of both physical
and electronic mode is being dealt with by M/s Beetal Financial & Computer Services
Private Limited and their address is- Beetal House, 3rdFloor,99 Madangir, Behind Local
Shopping Centre, Near Dada Harsukhdas Mandir, New Delhi- 110062
(E) Share Transfer System:
The share transfer activities under physical mode are carried out by
the RTA. Shares in physical mode which are lodged for transfer are processed and returned
within the stipulated time. Physical shares received for dematerialization are processed
and completed within a period of 21 days from the date of receipt. Bad deliveries are
promptly returned to Depository Participants (DP's) under advice to the shareholders.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Your Directors thank the various Central and State Government
Departments, Organizations and Agencies for the continued help and co-operation extended
by them. The Directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company viz.
Customers, Members, Dealers, Vendors, Banks and other business partners for the excellent
support received from them during the year. The Directors place on record unstinted
commitment and continued contribution of the Employee to the Company.
Annexure - A
FORM NO. MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED ON 31.03.2024
[Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No.9 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members,
To,
Containerway International Limited
6th Floor, Room No 608,
Saltee Plaza, Cabin No M-11,
Near ILS Hospital,
Kolkata - 700 080
Dear Sirs,
I have conducted the Secretarial Audit of the compliance of applicable
statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices of CONTAINERWAY
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (CIN L60210WB1985PLC038478) (hereinafter called the Company).
The Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner that provided me a reasonable basis for
evaluating the corporate conducts/ statutory compliances and expressing my opinion
thereon. It is further stated that I have also relied up on the scanned documents and
other papers in digital/ electronic mode, explanation and representations made/ submitted
to me by the official of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st
March, 2024.
Based on our verification of the Company's books, papers, minute books,
forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the
information provided in digital/ electronic mode by the Company, its officers,
agents and authorized representatives during the conduct of Secretarial Audit, I hereby
report that in my opinion, the Company has, during the audit period covering the financial
year ended on 31st March, 2024 ("Audit Period"), complied with
the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company has proper Board
processes and compliance mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to
the reporting made hereinafter.
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns
filed and other records maintained by the Company for the financial year ended on 31st
March, 2024 according to the provisions of:
1. The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the Rules made there under;
2. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 ('SCRA') and the
Rules made there under
3. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and bye-laws framed
there under;
4. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Rules and Regulations
made there under to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment, Overseas Direct Investment
and External Commercial Borrowings;
5. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 ('SEBI Act')
a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial
Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, as amended from time to time;
b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time; 2009;
c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2009;
d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021; (Not Applicable during the Audit Period);
e) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of
Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations 2021; (Not Applicable during the Audit Period);
f) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an
Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing
with client 2009;
g) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity
Shares) Regulations, 2021; (Not Applicable during the Audit Period); and
h) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities)
Regulations, 2018; (Not Applicable during the Audit Period);
6. based on the examination of the relevant documents and records, and
as certified by the Management, prime facie it appears that the proper system exist in the
Company to confirm compliance of the applicable laws.
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the
followings:
i. The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with Stock
Exchanges.
ii. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
iii. Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2) issued by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India.
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the
provisions of the Act,
Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above.
I further report that;
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper
balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Woman Directors and Independent
Directors. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during
the period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Adequate notice is given to all Directors to schedule the Board
Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least seven days in advance,
and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on
the agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
Board decisions are carried out with unanimous consent and therefore,
no dissenting views were required to be captured and recorded as part of the minutes.
I further report that there are adequate systems and processes in
the Company commensurate with the size and operations of the Company to monitor and ensure
compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
I further report that during the audit period, there were no
instances of:
(1) Public / Rights / Preferential issue of Shares / Debentures / Sweat
Equity
(2) Redemption/Buy Back of Securities.
(3) Major decisions taken by the members in pursuance to Section 180 of
the Companies Act, 2013.
(4) Foreign Technical Collaborations.
(5) Merger / Amalgamation / Reconstruction etc.
Annexure "II"
To,
The Members,
To,
Containerway International Limited
6th Floor, Room No 608,
Saltee Plaza, Cabin No M-11,
Near ILS Hospital,
Kolkata - 700 080
Based on audit, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the
compliance with the applicable laws and maintenance of records by the Company. We
conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards CSAS 1 to CSAS 4
("CSAS") prescribed by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
("ICSI"). These standards require that the auditor complies with statutory and
regulatory requirements and plans and performs the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about compliance with applicable laws and maintenance of records.
Due to the inherent limitations of an audit including internal,
financial and operating controls, there is an unavoidable risk that some misstatements or
material non-compliances may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned
and performed in accordance with the CSAS. My Report of even date is to be read along with
this letter:
a. Maintenance of Secretarial record is the responsibility of the
management of the Company. my responsibility is to express an opinion on these secretarial
records based on my audit.
b. I have followed the audit practices and processes as were
appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness of the contents of the
secretarial records. The verification was done on test basis to ensure that correct facts
are reflected in secretarial records. I believe that the processes and practices, I
followed provide a reasonable basis for my opinion.
c. I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of the
financial statement of the Company.
d. The compliance of the provisions of the Corporate and other
applicable laws, rules, regulation, standards is the responsibility of the management.
e. Where ever required, I have obtained the Management representation
about the compliance of laws, rules and regulations and happening of events etc.
f. The Secretarial Audit report is neither an assurance as to the
future viability of the Company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness with which the
management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
Annexure - B
STATEMENT OF DISCLOSUREOF REMUNERATION
[Pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
i. the ratio of the remuneration of each Working Director to the
median remuneration of the employees of the Company and percentage increase in
remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company
Secretary, if any, in the financial year 2023-2024:
Sr. Name No. |
Ratio to median
remuneration |
% increase in remuneration |
Executive Directors |
|
|
1 Mr. Salem Lakshmanan
Ganapathi Executive Director |
- |
- |
Key Managerial Personnel |
|
|
2 Mr. Abhishek Khursija
Company Secretary |
- |
- |
The Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company are entitled for
sitting fees as per the statutory provisions and are within the prescribed limits.
ii. Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the financial year 2024: 0 %
iii. Number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as
on 31st March, 2024: 3
iv. Average percentile increases already made in the salaries of
employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its
comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification
thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstance for increase in managerial
remuneration:
Average percentile increases in remuneration of employees other than
managerial personnel was 0% and average increase in remuneration of managerial personnel
was around 0%.
v. The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration
availed by the Executive Directors are considered by the Board of Directors as per the
Remuneration Policy of the Company.
vi. It is affirmed that the Remuneration paid is as per the
Remuneration Policy of the Company.
Annexure - C
CONVERVATION OF ENRGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
[A] CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
A. Conservation of Energy:
a. Energy conservation measures taken- During the year Company has not
having any business activity and hence energy conservation measures were limited to Office
use of power.
b. Total energy consumption and energy consumption per unit of
production: Nil
B. Technology absorption:
Technology Absorption, Adoption and Innovation:
No technology was absorbed, adapted or innovated during the financial
year.
A Efforts, in brief, made towards
technology absorption, adoption and innovation. |
No technology was absorbed,
adapted or innovated during the last financial year |
B Benefits derived as a result of
the above efforts e.g. Product improvement, cost reduction, product development, import
substitution etc. |
Not applicable, as no such
initiatives in this behalf were undertaken. |
C In case of imported technology
(imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year: |
No technology has been
imported during the last financial year. |
The details of the technology
imported: - |
NA |
The year of import |
NA |
Whether the technology been fully
absorbed |
NA |
If not fully absorbed, areas
where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof, |
NA |
D Research & Development |
|
Specific areas in which R & D
is carried out by the Company. |
There was no research and
development activity carried out during the financial year |
Benefits derived as a result of
the above R & D. |
No benefits were derived, as
no R & D was undertaken. |
Future Plan of Action |
Company is planning to
strengthen and expand its business. |
Expenditure on R & D |
No R & D activity was
undertaken during the financial year 2023-24 |
C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
There has been no transaction involving foreign exchange during the
year under review.
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
a. Foreign Exchange earned |
- |
- |
b. Foreign Exchange outgo |
- |
- |
|