To the Members of
Kalyan Jewellers India Limited
The Directors are pleased to present the 15th Annual Report of the Company
together with the audited financial statements (consolidated and standalone) for the year
ended March 31, 2023.
Financial Results
( Rs. in million)
|
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
|
| Particulars |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
| Total Income |
116,266.59 |
90,985.36 |
141,093.38 |
108,562.27 |
| Total Expenses |
110,683.26 |
88,086.79 |
135,045.65 |
105,573.71 |
| Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax |
5,583.33 |
2,898.57 |
6,047.73 |
2,988.56 |
| Profit Before Tax |
5,250.82 |
2,898.57 |
5,715.22 |
2,988.56 |
| Total Tax Expense |
1,352.71 |
756.85 |
1,395.90 |
748.26 |
| Profit for the Year |
3,898.11 |
2,141.72 |
4,319.32 |
2,240.30 |
STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23, the Company has achieved a total income of
Rs.116,266.59 million as compared to Rs. 90,985.36 million in FY2021-22. The profit before
tax for FY2022-23 stood at Rs.5,250.82 million compared to Rs. 2,898.57 million achieved
in FY2021-22. The profit after tax stood at Rs. 3,898.11 million for FY2022-23 as compared
to Rs.2,141.72 million for the previous year.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Companys consolidated total income for FY2022-23 was Rs. 141,093.38 million as
compared to Rs.108,562.27 million for the previous year.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 15, 2023 has recommended payment of
Rs.0.50 paise per equity share being 5% on the face value of Rs. 10 each as final dividend
for the financial year ended March 31, 2023. The payment of dividend is subject to
approval of the shareholders at the 15th Annual General Meeting
("AGM") of the Company. The dividend if approved by the members would involve a
cash outflow of Rs.515.03_million. The dividend payout is in accordance with the Companys
dividend distribution policy
In view of the changes made under the Income Tax Act, 1961, by the Finance Act, 2020,
dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the
shareholders. Your Company shall, accordingly, make the payment of the dividend after
deduction of tax at source.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("the Listing Regulations"), the Dividend Distribution Policy
duly approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed
at https:// www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/
pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Dividend%20 Distribution%20Policy.pdf
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
The Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves for the FY ended March 31,
2023.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO THE IEPF
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act and Investor
Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
("IEPF Rules"), dividends of a company which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a
period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account shall be
transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
("IEPF"). In terms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, there is no dividend
which remains outstanding or remain to be paid & require to be transferred to the IEPF
by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2023.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Company has not altered/modified its authorised share
capital and has not issued any shares including equity shares with di_erential rights as
to dividend, voting or otherwise. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to
its directors or employees. The authorised capital of the Company stood at Rs.20,005
million.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, a Management Discussion and
Analysis Report is given in Annexure – 1.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, (SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015) a report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Company Secretary
in Practice towards compliance of the provisions of Corporate Governance, forms an
integral part of this Annual Report and are given in
Annexure – 2 and Annexure – 3 respectively.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Act, the Company has
constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and also formulated a
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) which is available on the website of
the Company at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/
investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/ CSR%20Policy%20Version.pdf.
An Annual Report on CSR activities of the Company during the financial year 2022-23 as
required to be given under Section 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 has been provided as an Annexure
– 4 to this Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments that have occurred between the end of the
financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of
this report which may a_ect the financial position of the Company.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August_20, 2020 had constituted the Risk
Management Committee. The details about the composition of Risk Management Committee and
number of meetings held are given in the Corporate Governance Report. Further, Pursuant to
Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated and adopted a Risk Management Policy.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various
risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions
are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Our internal control encompasses various managements systems, structures of
organisation, standard and code of conduct which all put together help in managing the
risks associated with the Company. In order to ensure the internal controls systems are
meeting the required standards, it is reviewed at periodical intervals. If any weaknesses
are identified in the process of review the same are addressed to strengthen the internal
controls which are also revised at frequent intervals.
There are no risks which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of the
Company. However, some of the risks which may pose challenges are set out in the
Management Discussion and Analysis which forms part of this Annual Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES.
The Company has formulated a comprehensive Whistle-blower Policy in line with the
provisions of Section 177(9) and Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 with a view to
enable the stakeholders, including Directors, individual employees to freely communicate
their concerns about illegal or unethical practices and to report genuine concerns to the
Audit Committee of the Company. The mechanism provides adequate safeguards against
victimisation of Directors or employees who avail of the mechanism. The Vigil Mechanism
has been placed in the website of the Company at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/
investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/ Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions
of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 and the rules framed thereunder. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints
Committee for the redressal of complaints on sexual harassment. During the year, the
Company had not received any complaint on sexual harassment and no complaint was pending
as on March 31, 2023.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the financial year 2022-23.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and Companys operations in future.
CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, ICRA Limited, a credit rating agency registered with SEBI
had issued a rating of A+ stable for the long-term loan term facilities and A2+ for
long-term/short-term fund based loans.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with
Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return
(Form MGT-7) for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, is available on the Companys
website and can be accessed at https://
https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/investors/annual-report/annual-returns.php
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions which were entered during the Financial Year were in the
ordinary course of business and on an arms length basis. All the Related Party
Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for prior approval, as required under
the Act and Listing regulations. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed
before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis. The Company has not
entered into material contracts or arrangements or transactions with related parties in
accordance with Section 188 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its
Powers) Rules, 2014. There were no materially significant Related Party Transactions made
by the Company during the year that would have required shareholders approval under the
Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section
134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. Members may refer
to notes to the Standalone Financial Statements which sets out related party disclosures
pursuant to Ind AS-24.
The Company has adopted policy on Related Party Transactions and can be accessed on the
Companys website at https://www.kalyanjewellers. n e t / i m a g e s / i nve s to r
s- n ew/p d f/c o r p o r a te -governance/policies/Policy%20on%20Related%20
Party%20Transactions%202022.pdf
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section
186 of the Act are given in the notes to the financial statements.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE-TIME
SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR.
Not Applicable
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO a)
Conservation of Energy
In its endeavours towards conservation of energy your Company ensures optimal use of
energy, avoid wastages and endeavours to conserve energy as far as possible.
b) Technology Absorption
Your Company has not carried out any research and development activities during the
year.
c) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During the year, your Companys foreign exchange earnings were Rs.106.28 million and
foreign exchange outgo was Rs.83.05 million.
SUBSIDIARIES/ JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY
The Company had the following subsidiaries as on March 31, 2023.
| Sl. No. |
Name of the Subsidiaries/ Joint Venture/ Associate Company |
Relationship |
| 1 |
Enovate Lifestyles Private Limited |
Direct Subsidiary |
| 2 |
Kalyan Jewellers, INC., USA |
Direct Subsidiary |
| 3 |
Kalyan Jewellers FZE, UAE |
Direct Subsidiary |
| 4 |
Kalyan Jewellers LLC, UAE |
Subsidiary |
| 5 |
Kenouz Al Sharq Gold Ind. LLC, UAE |
Subsidiary |
| 6 |
Kalyan Jewellers LLC, Oman; |
Subsidiary |
| 7 |
Kalyan Jewellers For Golden |
Subsidiary |
|
Jewellery Company, W.L.L., Kuwait |
|
| 8 |
Kalyan Jewellers LLC, Qatar |
Subsidiary |
| 9 |
Kalyan Jewellers Bahrain W.L.L, |
Subsidiary |
|
Bahrain |
|
The highlights of the performance of Subsidiaries/ Joint Ventures/ Associates and their
contribution to the overall performance of the Company are included as part of this Annual
Report.
Pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial
statements of the Companys Subsidiaries and Associate Company in Form No. AOC-1 is
attached to this report as Annexure – 5. Further, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial
statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in
respect of subsidiaries, are available on the Companys website on
https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/investors/annual-report/subsidiary-annual-reports.php
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, five Board meetings were held, details of which are
provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTORS
The Board of the Company is duly constituted. None of the directors of the Company is
disqualified under the provisions of the Act or the Listing Regulations. The Board of
Directors of the Company comprises of ten directors, of which three are Executive and
seven are Non-Executive Directors, including five independent directors, one Non-Executive
Director and one Nominee Director. The composition of the Board of Directors is in
compliance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the FY2022-23 the shareholders of the Company at the 14th AGM held on
September 22, 2022 had approved the appointment of Mr. Vinod Rai (DIN: 00041867) as
Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairman of the Company w.e.f. July 1, 2022. The
shareholders of the Company had approved the reappointment of Ms. Kishori Udeshi (DIN:
01344073) as an Independent Director for a second term of three years w.e.f. January 17,
2023 till January 16, 2026 and also approved the continuation of Directorship of Mr.
T. S. Anantharaman (DIN: 00480136), as an Independent Director from the day he attains the
age of 75 years till the expiry of his current tenure of appointment i.e. up to December
14, 2023.
Mr. M. Ramaswamy is ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company upon completion
of his second term of 2 (Two) consecutive years at the close of business hours on March
27, 2023.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and Articles of Association of the
Company, Mr. T. K. Ramesh (DIN: 01021868), Executive Director, retire by rotation and
being eligible, o_er himself for reappointment at the ensuing AGM. Their appointment
details are placed for approval of the members and form part of the notice of the 15th
AGM. The information about the Director seeking his reappointment as per Para 1.2.5 of
Secretarial Standards on General Meetings and Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations
has been given in the notice convening the 15th AGM.
There were no other changes in the composition of the Directors of the Company during
the year.
The list of directors of the Company is provided below.
| No. |
Director |
|
| 1 |
Vinod Rai |
Chairman & Independent Director |
| 2 |
T. S. Kalyanaraman |
Managing Director |
| 3 |
T. K. Seetharam |
Whole Time Director |
| 4 |
T. K. Ramesh |
Whole Time Director |
| 5 |
Anish Saraf |
Non-Executive Nominee Director |
| 6 |
M. Ramaswamy |
Independent Director (up to |
|
|
March 27, 2023) |
| 7 |
A. D. M. Chavali |
Independent Director |
| 8 |
Kishori Udeshi |
Independent Director |
| 9 |
T. S. Anantharaman |
Independent Director |
| 10 |
Anil S. Nair |
Independent Director |
| 11 |
Salil Nair |
Non-Executive Director |
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the Listing
Regulations, Mr. V. Ramkumar Practicing Company Secretary, Coimbatore has certified
that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company has been debarred or disqualified
from being appointed or continuing as Directors of companies by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India/Ministry of Corporate A_airs or any such statutory authority and
the certificate forms part of this Annual Report and is given as Annexure – 6.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the following are the Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company:
| 1 |
T. S. Kalyanaraman |
Managing Director |
| 2 |
T. K. Seetharam |
Whole Time Director |
| 3 |
T. K. Ramesh |
Whole Time Director |
| 4 |
Sanjay Raghuraman |
Chief Executive Officer |
| 5 |
Swaminathan V. |
Chief Financial Officer |
| 6 |
Jishnu R. G. |
Company Secretary |
The remuneration and other details of these Key Managerial Personnel for FY2022-23 are
provided in the Annual Return which is available on the website of the Company.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25
(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a
separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on March 14, 2023. The Independent
Directors at the meeting, inter alia, reviewed the following.
• Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole.
• Performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of
Executive Directors and Non-Executive Director.
• Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the
Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to e_ectively and
reasonably perform their duties.
• Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the
Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to e_ectively and
reasonably perform their duties.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the Indian
Institute of Corporate A_airs (‘IICA) towards the inclusion of their names in the
data bank and they meet the requirements of proficiency self-assessment test. The Company
has received declarations of independence in accordance with the provisions of the Act as
well as the LODR Regulations from all the Independent Directors.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has adopted a familiarisation programme for Independent Directors with an
objective of making the Independent Directors of the Company accustomed with the business
and operations of the Company through various structured orientation programme. The
familiarisation programme also intends to update the Directors on a regular basis on any
significant changes therein so as to be in a position to take well informed and timely
decision.
The details of the familiarisation programme undertaken have been uploaded on the
Companys website and can be accessible at https://www.kalyanjewellers.
net/investors/corporate-governance/familiarization-programs.php
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to
financial statements. During the year under review, such controls were tested and no
reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of Section 73 or
74 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the
financial year and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from
public was outstanding as of March 31, 2023.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards 1 and
2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by Ministry of
Corporate A_airs.
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OTHER BOARD COMMITTEES
The details pertaining to the composition of the Audit Committee and its role and
details of other committees of the Company are included in the Corporate Governance
Report, which is a part of this Annual Report.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER DIRECTORS (12) OF SECTION 143
OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under
the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act (including any statutory modification(s)
or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEMES
The Company had implemented an employee stock option plan namely ‘Kalyan Jewellers
India Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2020 and an employee stock purchase scheme
namely ‘Kalyan Jewellers India Limited-Employee Stock Purchase Scheme 2020 vide
members special resolution dated 20/08/2020 prior to its initial public o_er, with the
objectives to motivate the key work force seeking their contribution to the corporate
growth, to create an employee ownership culture, to attract new talents and to retain them
for ensuring sustained growth. In terms of Regulation 12(1) of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 ("SEBI SBEB
Regulations"), any fresh grant of Options or issue of Shares can be made only if the
Employee Benefit Schemes are in compliance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations and are ratified
by the members of the Company. Accordingly, the Employee Benefit Schemes were ratified by
the members at the Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2021.
Further, The Company has neither granted any employee stock option nor issued any Share
under these schemes as on March 31, 2023.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and as per Guidance Note on Board Evaluation
issued by SEBI on January_5, 2017, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation
of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as evaluation of the working of
its Committees on March 14, 2023.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee,
framed and adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy in terms of the Section 178 of the
Act. The policy, inter_alia, lays down the principles relating to appointment,
cessation, remuneration and evaluation of directors, key managerial personnel and senior
management personnel of the Company. The Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the
Company is available on the website of the Company at https://
www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/
corporate-governance/policies/Nomination%20&%20 Remuneration%20Policy.pdf
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent/Non-Executive Directors have any pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company which in the Judgement of the Board may a_ect the
independence of the Directors.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORTS
Statutory Auditors
The shareholders of the Company at the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
held on September 30, 2019, appointed M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered
Accountants, (Firm Registration No 117366W/ W-100018) 7th Floor, Times Square,
Door No. 62, A. T. T. Colony Road, Coimbatore – 641 018 as the statutory
auditors of the Company to hold Office from the conclusion of 11th AGM till the
conclusion of the 16th AGM of the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
The Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act,
2013, appointed Mr. V. Ramkumar FCS No.: 8304, Certificate of Practice No.: 3832, Company
Secretary in Practice, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, to carry out the
Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2022-23. Secretarial Audit Report, issued by the
Secretarial Auditor in Form No. MR-3 forms part of this Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure
– 7. The Company has undertaken an audit for the Financial Year ended March 31,
2023 for all applicable compliances as per the Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations
and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report to be
issued by Mr. V. Ramkumar will be submitted to the Stock Exchanges as per the
Listing Regulations.
Cost Auditors
Your Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified under Section 148 of
the Act and is not required to appoint Cost Auditors.
AUDITORS REPORT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITORS REPORT
There are no disqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in the
auditors report and secretarial auditors report.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
M/s. Balaram & Nandakumar, Chartered Accountants, Thrissur performs the duties of
Internal Auditors of the Company and their report is reviewed by the Audit Committee
quarterly.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of its
knowledge and ability, confirm that.
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have
been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made
judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of a_airs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for that period;
iii. They have taken proper and su_cient 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
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating e_ectively;
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating e_ectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems
established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal, statutory
and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of internal
financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews
performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee,
the Board is of the opinion that the Companys internal financial controls were adequate
and e_ective during FY 2022-2023.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the initiatives taken by
the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective for the Financial
Year 2022-23 has been given in the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
(BRSR) as per the format specified by SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/P/CIR/2021/562
dated May_10, 2021 which forms part of this report as Annexure – 8.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Particulars of employees covered by the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 is given as Annexure – 9 to this Report. In terms of provisions of
Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing names of the
employees drawing remuneration and other particulars, as prescribed in the said Rules
forms part of this report. However, in terms of first proviso to Section 136(1) of the
Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information, is being sent to the members
of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office
of the Company during working hours and any member who is interested in obtaining these
particulars may write to the Company Secretary of the Company.
During the year, the Company had no employee who was employed throughout the FY or part
thereof and was in receipt of remuneration, which in the aggregate, or as the case may be,
at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director or
Whole Time Director or Manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent
children, not less than 2% of the equity shares of the Company.
CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED PRICE SENSITIVE
INFORMATION
The Board has formulated Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of
Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("Fair Disclosure Code") for fair
disclosure of events and occurrences that could impact price discovery in the market for
the Companys securities and to maintain the uniformity, transparency and fairness in
dealings with all stakeholders and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
The copy of the same is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/ investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/
Kalyan%20Jewellers%20Policy%20for%20fair%20 disclosure%20of%20UPSI.pdf
STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND
EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE
YEAR
In the opinion of Board of Directors of the Company, Independent Directors on the Board
of Company hold highest standards of integrity and are highly qualified, recognised and
respected individuals in their respective fields. Its an optimum mix of expertise
(including financial expertise), leadership and professionalism.
CEO / CFO CERTIFICATION
As required under Regulation 17(8) of the Listing Regulations, the CEO and CFO of the
Company have certified the accuracy of the Financial Statements and adequacy of Internal
Control Systems for financial reporting for the year ended March 31, 2023. The certificate
is given in Annexure – 10.
DECLARATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WITH
THE COMPANYS CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Code of Conduct of the Company aims at ensuring consistent standards of conduct and
ethical business practices across the Company. This Code is available on the website of
the Company at web link
https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Code%20
of%20conduct%20for%20the%20Board%20of%20 directors%20and%20the%20senior%20management. pdf
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, a confirmation from the Managing Director
regarding compliance with the Code by all the Directors and senior management of the
Company is given in Annexure – 11.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board has formulated code of conduct for regulating, monitoring and reporting of
trading of shares by Insiders. This code lays down guidelines, procedures to be followed
and disclosures to be made by the insiders while dealing with shares of the Company and
cautioning them on consequences of non-compliances. The copy of the same is available on
the website of the Company at https://www. kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/
corporate-governance/policies/Code%20of%20 Conduct%202022.pdf
GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it,
electronic copy of the Notice of 15th Annual General Meeting of the Company
including the Annual Report for FY2022-23 are being sent to all Members whose e-mail
addresses are registered with the Company/Depository Participant(s).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the support which the
Company has received from its promoters, shareholders, lenders, business associates,
vendors, customers, media the employees and other stakeholders of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
T. S. Kalyanaraman
Managing Director DIN: 01021928
T. K. Seetharam
Whole time Director DIN 01021898
|
T. K. Ramesh |
| Place: Thrissur |
Whole time Director |
| Date: May 15, 2023 |
DIN 01021868 |
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