adlabs entertainment ltd Directors report


Dear Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Fourteenth Annual Report of Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited ("the Company") along with the Audited Financial Statements, standalone and consolidated, for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the previous year is summarized below:

(Rs in Lakhs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22

Total Revenue

33,374.36 9,808.74 33,374.36 7,528.20

Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax

16,139.03 (25,212.14) 16,106.98 (24,407.01)

Less: Tax Expenses

(1) Current Tax

-

-

(2) Deferred Tax

(19,607.37)

-

(19,607.37)

-

Profit/ (Loss) After Tax

35,746.40 (25,212.14) 35,714.35 (24,407.01)

COMPANYS PERFORMANCE

For the financial year 2022-23, at standalone level, the Company reported a growth of 340%* in Total Revenue vis-a-vis financial year 2021-22. Total Revenue increased to 33,374.36 Lakhs from 9,808.74 Lakhs for the corresponding period. EBITDA* improved to 10,000.10 Lakhs from 428.10 Lakhs driven by growth in the footfalls and revenue in financial year 2022-23.

* EBITDA is excluding non-operating income.

For the financial year 2022-23, at consolidated level, the Company reported a growth of 443%# in Total Revenue vis-a-vis financial year 2021-22. Total Revenue increased to 33,374.36 Lakhs from 7,528.20 Lakhs for the corresponding period.

During the year under review, the Company has recorded 13.6 Lakhs visitors, against the previous year number of 3.16 Lakhs#.

# It may be noted that financial year 2021-22 was a Covid impacted year and the parks were not in complete operations due to lockdown, resulting in a lower base.

The outstanding secured loans including interest overdue as on March 31, 2023 aggregate to 1,969.88 Lakhs.

None of Financial Statements of the Company, pertaining to previous financial years were revised during the financial year under review.

SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION PLAN

In the financial year 2022-23, the landmark Resolution

Plan submitted by Malpani Parks Private Limited ("MPPL")

was successfully implemented in the Company. The key

milestones achieved are summarised as below:

- On June 22, 2022, MPPL subscribed to the equity shares issued to them on private placement/preferential basis and remitted 415 Crore towards subscription amount of equity shares, and accordingly MPPL was issued 27,14,19,228 equity shares thus becoming majority shareholder of the Company with a controlling stake of 66.25% in the Company and thus got classified as the new Promoter of the Company.

- On June 22, 2022, 4,90,51,667 equity shares of the Company were allotted to erstwhile Lenders on conversion of part loan of 75 Crore.

- On June 22, 2022, 0.01% 20 years 4,80,00,000 NonConvertible Redeemable Preference Shares ("NCRPS") of 100/- each aggregating to 480,00,00,000/- were allotted to Aditya Birla ARC Limited ("ARC") towards the conversion of equivalent defaulted loan amount taken over from the Lenders.

- On June 22, 2022, the new directors, Mr. Rajesh Malpani, Mr. Manish Malpani and Mr. Jai Malpani, were appointed on the Board of the Company.

- On June 23, 2022, vide Assignment Agreement, the Lenders transferred the entire debt to ARC and the

proceeds received against issuance of equity shares were paid to ARC for further payment to Secured Lenders.

- On June 24, 2022, Mr. Manmohan Shetty, erstwhile Promoter and Director of the Company, resigned from the Board of the Company.

- On July 1, 2022, the Company received a request from erstwhile Promoters i.e. Mr. Manmohan Shetty and Thrrill Park Limited towards reclassification from Promoters Category to Public Category and the same was approved by BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on February 6, 2023. Post receipt of approvals erstwhile Promoters ceased to be Promoters of the Company on February 6, 2023.

- On September 22, 2022, MPPL acquired the NCRPS from ARC, which was subsequently with approval from the Members, converted into 0.01% 20 years Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares ("OCRPS") on November 16, 2022 to achieve close to 74.99% of the equity shareholding as per the Resolution Plan approved by the Lenders and Members of the Company.

- On December 22, 2022, the Company repaid the Sustainable Debt to ARC along with all dues against the same; and only the unsustainable debt remained outstanding to the ARC.

- On February 8, 2023 the Board of Directors of the Company approved conversion of 4,80,00,000 OCRPS into 13,03,99,348 equity shares having face value of 10/- each at the option of MPPL to the extent of value not exceeding 480,00,00,000 within a period of 18 months from the date of issuance of OCRPS i.e. November 16, 2022 at a price 36.81 per equity share in more than one tranches which was approved by the Members of the Company on March 10, 2023.

- In May 2023, MPPL exercised option for converting 2,57,67,000 OCRPS into 7,00,00,000 equity shares of the Company out of said 13,03,99,348 equity shares and 7,00,00,000 equity shares were allotted pursuant to conversion of 2,57,67,000 OCRPS to MPPL on May 26, 2023.

RECLASSIFICATION OF PROMOTERS/ PROMOTER GROUP

Malpani Parks Private Limited ("MPPL") was classified as Promoter of the Company on June 22, 2022.

BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited vide their respective letters dated February 6, 2023, had granted their approval for re-classification of erstwhile Promoters of the Company i.e. Thrrill Park Limited and Mr. Manmohan Shetty from Promoter category to Public Category of the Company.

WATERPARK OPERATIONS IN SURAT

On February 21, 2023, the Company entered into a Business Transfer Agreement ("BTA") with Rajgreen Amusement Park Private Ltd ("RAPPL") to acquire their water park business in Surat, Gujarat on a slump sale basis; which is subject to certain customary government/municipal approvals. In order to manage the business in the interim to the closure of the BTA, the Company had entered into an arrangement for Operation and Maintenance ("O&M") of the said facility. On March 1, 2023, the Company started its water park named "Aquamagicaa" operation in Surat, Gujarat.

DIVIDEND

Considering the inadequacy of profits on account of the accumulated previous year losses, the Board does not recommend any dividend for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2023. The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), is available on the Companys website at https://www.imagicaaworld.com/ investor docs/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdf

TRANSFER OF RESERVES

The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves during the year under review.

SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised Share Capital

During the financial year under review, Authorized Share Capital of the Company was increased from 200,00,00,000/- divided into 20,00,00,000 Equity Shares of 10/- each to 1100,00,00,000/- divided into 60,00,00,000 Equity Shares of 10/- each and 5,00,00,000 Preference Shares of 100/- each.

As on March 31, 2023, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company is 1100,00,00,000/- divided into 60,00,00,000 Equity Shares of 10/- each and 5,00,00,000 Preference Shares of 100/- each.

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital

During the year under review, the Company allotted the following securities:

1. 27,14,19,228 equity shares of face value of 10/- each at an issue price of 15.29 per equity share on preferential basis to MPPL on June 22, 2022.

2. 4,90,51,667 equity shares of face value of 10/- each at an issue price of 15.29 per equity share on preferential basis to erstwhile Lenders of the Company towards conversion of loan on June 22, 2022.

3. 26,27,171 equity shares of face value of 10/- each pursuant to stock options granted by the Company in terms of Imagicaaworld Employee Stock Options Scheme 2020.

4. 4,80,00,000 0.01% 20 years Non-Convertible

Redeemable Preference Shares ("NCRPS") of face value of 100/- each to ARC on June 22, 2022 towards the conversion of equivalent defaulted loan amount taken over from the erstwhile Lenders. Pursuant to a secondary sale on September 22, 2022, MPPL acquired the said NCRPS from ARC.

5. On November 16, 2022, the Company obtained the approval of shareholders for conversion of said NCRPS to 0.01% 20 years Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares ("OCRPS") by giving an option to the holder to convert the security into equity shares and the other terms and conditions of NCPRS remained same to OCRPS.

Consequently, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company stood at 8,91,53,45,790/- divided into 41,15,34,579 Equity Shares of 10/- each and 4,80,00,000 Preference Shares of 100/- each as on March 31, 2023.

DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and the Rules framed thereunder during the year under review. As on March 31, 2023, there were no deposits lying unpaid or unclaimed.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY(IES)

During the year under review, Walkwater Properties Private Limited ceased to be subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. March 1, 2023 pursuant to sale of the entire stake by the Company to JBCG Advisory Services Private Limited (nominee of Shaan Agro and Realty India Private Limited).

As on March 31, 2023, the Company has 1 (one) subsidiary company i.e. Blue Haven Entertainment Private Limited which do not have any business operations.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Financial Statements of the subsidiary company is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.imagicaaworld.com under Investor Relations tab.

In terms of Section 129 of the Act, statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Companys subsidiary company is given in Form AOC-1 which forms part of the financial statements section of the Annual Report.

Further, pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a policy for determining material subsidiary of your Company as approved by the Board of Directors is made available on the website under https://www.imagicaaworld. com/investor docs/Material%20Subsidiarv%20Policv.pdf

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, including the financial details of its subsidiary company, forms part of this Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Indian Accounting Standards.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, the Board of Directors of the Company to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to information and explanation obtained by them, confirm that:

a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied 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 March 31, 2023 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on March 31, 2023;

c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) they have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023 on a going concern basis;

e) they have laid down internal financial controls and followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL Directors

During the year under review:

1. Mr. Steven Pinto and Mr. Ghulam Mohammed ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company with effect from close of business hours of April 3, 2022 on completion of their term.

2. Mr. Manmohan Shetty resigned as Chairman and Executive Director with effect from close of business hours of June 24, 2022.

3. Mr. Rajesh Malpani, Mr. Manish Malpani and Mr. Jai Malpani were appointed as Additional Directors in the capacity of Executive Directors on June 22, 2022. Subsequently Mr. Rajesh Malpani was appointed as a Chairman, Mr. Manish Malpani was appointed as a NonExecutive Director and Mr. Jai Malpani was appointed as a Managing Director of the Company on July 22, 2022. Their appointment was approved by the Members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on September 15, 2022 with the requisite majority.

4. Ms. Anita Pawar was re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of 5 (five) years with effect from September 15, 2022 to September 14, 2027. Ms. Anita Pawars appointment was approved by the Members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on September 15, 2022 with the requisite majority.

5. Mr. Dhananjay Barve was re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of 1 (one) year with effect from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 subject to the approval of Members of the Company through special resolution. The approval of Members has been sought by means of Postal Ballot through and the results will be declared on or before June 7, 2023.

All the aforesaid appointment of directors were recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

In terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Rules made thereunder and Article of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Manish Malpani is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.

In compliance with the Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard - 2 on General Meetings, brief resume, expertise and other details of Director proposed to be re-appointed are given in the Notice convening the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The Board recommends the re-appointment of Director as stated above in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP")

During the year under review:

1. Mr. Jai Malpani was appointed as Managing Director of the Company with effect from July 22, 2022

2. Mr. Swapnil Chari was appointed as Joint Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from May 11, 2022

3. Ms. Divyata Raval, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company resigned from her office with effect from August 29, 2022

4. Ms. Reshma Poojari was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from October 20, 2022

Pursuant to Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2023 are:

• Mr. Jai Malpani, Managing Director

• Mr. Dhimant Bakshi, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Marketing Officer

• Mr. Mayuresh Kore, Chief Financial Officer & Head Legal

• Ms. Reshma Poojari, Company Secretary

• Mr. Swapnil Chari, Joint Company Secretary DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The Company has received declarations from all its Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as an Independent Director during the year.

In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors are competent, experienced, proficient and possess necessary expertise and integrity to discharge their duties and functions as Independent Directors.

BOARD EVALUATION

The Company has devised a policy for performance evaluation of its individual directors, the Board and the Committees constituted by it, which includes criteria for performance evaluation.

In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, working of its Committees and the Directors individually. The Directors were provided with structured questionnaire to record their views. The reports

generated out of the evaluation process were placed before the Board at its meeting and noted by the Directors. The evaluation process was attentive on various aspects of the functioning of the Board and its Committees, such as experience and competencies, performance of specific duties and obligations of the Board and its Committees, governance issues etc.

Pursuant to the provisions of Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on February 8, 2023, evaluated the performance of NonIndependent Directors, the Board as a whole, performance of the Chairman; and also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Management and the Board.

FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In terms of the provisions of Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has in place the practice of familiarising the Independent Directors of the Company about Companys business through induction and regular updates. The familiarisation programme aims to enable the Independent Directors to understand their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, procedures and policies, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, its business in depth, etc. Board Members are appraised on operations, strategic and future plans of the Company through Board/Committee meetings for the convenience of the Directors.

The details of the Familiarisation Programmes imparted to the Independent Directors during the year under review are also available on the website of the Company at https://www. imagicaaworld.com/corporate-governance/#Policies

REMUNERATION POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATION, INDEPENDENCE AND APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS

The Board has formulated a Policy on Nomination and Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") and Senior Management Personnel ("SMP") of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is framed mainly to deal with the following matters:

i. To provide processes which enable the identification of individuals who are qualified to become Directors, Key Managerial Personnels and employees at Senior Management level and recommend their appointment to the Board;

ii. To devise a policy on Board diversity and succession plan

for the Board, KMPs and SMPs;

iii. To formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes of independence of Directors and to frame evaluation criteria of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors;

iv. Remuneration programme designed to ensure that remuneration is reasonable to attract, retain and reward executives of the Company who will contribute to the long term success of the Company based on their performance;

v. Determine remuneration of members of the Board, KMPs and SMPs of the Company and maintaining a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company.

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on the website of Company at https://www. imagicaaworld.com/investor docs/Nomination%20and%20 Remuneration%20Policy.pdf

BOARD MEETINGS

During the financial year 2022-23, the Board met eight (8) times i.e. May 11, 2022, May 25, 2022, June 22, 2022, July 22,

2022, October 6, 2022, October 7, 2022 (adjourned meeting of October 6, 2022), November 9, 2022 and February 8,

2023. Details of Board Meetings held and the attendance of Directors are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The Board has following committees in compliance with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations:

i Audit Committee,

ii Nomination and Remuneration Committee,

iii Corporate Social Responsibility Committee,

iv Risk Management Committee, and

v Stakeholders Relationship Committee

Details of composition of the statutory committees, number of meetings held and attendance of the committee members thereof are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.

All recommendations of the Audit Committee have been accepted by the Board.

The Board has constituted ESOS Allotment Committee for

decision relating to allotment of equity shares to eligible employees upon exercise of options from time to time, in accordance with Imagicaaworld Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020. The details of the ESOS Allotment Committee are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.

AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORT

Statutory Auditors

M/s. V. Sankar Aiyar & Co. (Firm Registration No.: 109208W) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Eleventh Annual General Meeting of the Company to hold office for a period of four years i.e. from the conclusion of the Eleventh Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the Fifteenth Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Statutory Auditors Report on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2023, which forms part of this Annual Report, does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark and no frauds were reported by the Auditors under Section 143(3) of the Act.

Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. Aabid & Co., Practising Company Secretaries to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23. The Report of the Secretarial Audit in Form MR-3 for the financial year 2022-23 is given in Annexure A to this Report. The said Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks and no frauds were reported by the Secretarial Auditors to the Company under Section 143(3) of the Act.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS

Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS

Particulars of the loans given, guarantees provided and investments made by the Company pursuant to Section 186 of the Act for the year March 31, 2023 are provided in the Notes to the financial statements forming part of this Annual Report.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year under review, all related party transactions

entered into by the Company, were approved by the Audit Committee and were at arms length and in the ordinary course of business. Hence, disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties in Form AOC-2 is not applicable for the year under review. There were no materially significant related party transactions during the year which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.

Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company are disclosed in the notes forming part of the financial statements.

The policy on related party transactions is available on the Companys website at https://www.imagicaaworld.com/ investor docs/Related%20Partv%20Transaction%20Policv.pdf

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company has adequate internal control procedures which are commensurate with its size and nature of business. The business control procedures ensure efficient use and protection of Companys resources and compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements. Internal auditors are appointed to carry audit assignments and to periodically review the transactions across the divisions and evaluate effectiveness of internal control systems. A detailed note on Internal Financial Controls is included in the Management Discussion and Analysis section.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure B to this Report.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure C to this Report.

Please note that the Company has not employed any employee(s) for whom details are required to be disclosed under provision of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Company regards human resources as a valuable asset. The Company encourages a performance driven culture and enables the employees with focused training at regular intervals. Further, the training needs at all divisions are periodically assessed and training programmes are conducted using internal resources and/or engaging external facilitators and trainers.

DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in the Companys premises through various interventions and practices. The Company always endeavours to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.

The Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace has been formulated by the Company. The Policy aims to develop a harmonious and productive working environment free from sexual harassment. This Policy is applicable to all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees). The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company ensures that all allegations of sexual harassment were investigated and dealt with appropriately in accordance with the procedures prescribed under the Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace. During the year under review, no complaints of any nature were received under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME

The Company has an Employee Stock Option Scheme viz., Imagicaaworld Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020 ("Scheme") and the same is in line with the provisions of SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014.

During the year under review, the Company has allotted 26,27,171 fully paid up equity shares under Imagicaaworld Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020.

The disclosures required to be made under SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 are made available on the website of the Company under https://www.imagicaaworld.com/financials/ The certificate under the said regulations shall be made available for

inspection in accordance with statutory requirement.

VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Board established and adopted a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Mechanism that enables the Directors and Employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct of the Company and to report unprofessional misconduct without fear of reprisal. The Vigil Mechanism provides for (a) adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use the Vigil Mechanism; and (b) direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company in appropriate or exceptional cases. No person has been denied access to the Audit Committee of the Board.

Details of the Vigil Mechanism are made available on the Companys website https://www.imagicaaworld.com/investor docs/Vigil%20Mechanism%20or%20Whistle%20Blower%20 Policy.pdf

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors has constituted Risk Management Committee to assist the Board with regard to the identification, evaluation and mitigation of operational, strategic and external risks. Risk Management Committee works towards identifying internal and external risks and implementing risk mitigation steps. Status updates are provided to the Board of Directors of the Company on quarterly basis. More information on risks and threats has been disclosed in the section "Management Discussion and Analysis" which forms part of this Annual Report.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

During the year under review, Section 135 of the was not applicable to the Company. Hence, the annual report on Corporate Social Responsibility is not provided in this Report.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

In terms of Regulation 34 and Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part of this Annual Report.

BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with relevant SEBI Circulars, reporting requirements on ESG parameters prescribed under Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR") is applicable to the Company.

Accordingly, for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company has prepared the BRSR which forms part of this Annual Report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance forms part of this Annual Report.

ANNUAL RETURN

The Annual Return as required under Section 92 and Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.imagicaaworld.com under "Investor Relations" tab.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY

There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS OPERATIONS

During the year under review, no significant and material orders impacting the going concern status and the Companys operations in future have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal.

COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meeting of Board of Directors and General Meetings.

OTHER DISCLOSURES

During the financial year under review:

- The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

- There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company as on the date of this Report.

- There are no applications made or any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) against the Company as at March 31, 2023.

- The Company has not entered into one-time settlement with any banks or financial institutions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the continued co-operation and assistance received from shareholders, customers, vendors, bankers, financial institutions, regulatory bodies and other business constituents during the year under review. The Directors also wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the hard-work, solidarity and commitment of each and every executives, officers and staff of the Company during the financial year.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Rajesh Malpani

Place: Sangamner

Chairman

Date: May 26, 2023

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