macro international ltd Directors report


To

The Members,

MACRO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 30th Annual Report of your Company along with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2023.

1. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS:

(Rupees in Lacs)

Particulars For the financial year ended 31st March, 2023 For the financial year ended 31st March, 2022
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Revenue from Operation including other income 360.68 21.08
Expenses excluding Depreciation 356.68 21.32
Depreciation and Amortization 0.79 1.46
Profit (Loss) Before Tax 3.21 (1.71)
Extraordinary items 0.00 0.00
Current Tax 0.96 0.40
Deferred Tax Adjustment (0.60) 0.39
Profit (loss) After Tax 1.64 (1.71)
Net fixed assets 0.56 1.35
Share capital 398.96 398.96
Reserve & Surplus Profit/(Loss) 118.71 117.07

2. DIVIDEND:

The board of directors has not recommended any dividend for the financial year.

3. OPERATIONS

During the year under review Total Income of the Company has increased from Rs. 21.08/- Lacs to Rs. 360.68/- Lacs. The Net Profit for the current year stood at Rs. 1.64/- Lacs as against Net Loss of Rs. 1.72/- Lacs.

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

The Company proposes to transfer no amount to the general reserve.

5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There has been change in the objects of the Company. Business is being conducted as per the objectives described in the Memorandum of Association of the Company. There has been material change in the line or nature of business that the Company is operating in. During the year the Company has entered in the business of Pharmaceuticals and as a Pharmaceutical Intermediate.

6. INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARY/ASSOCIATE COMPANY:

During the year under review, the Company does not have any Subsidiaries, Joint Venture or Associate Companies.

7. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable, as there was no Dividend declared and paid last year.

8. DEPOSITS:

Company has not accepted any deposits from the public, during the year under review.

9. INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS:

The annexed financial statements for the Financial Year 2022-23 and corresponding figures for 2021-22 comply in all material aspects with the Indian Accounting Standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and other relevant provisions of the Act as modified from time to time.

10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS:

As on the date of this report, there are material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company have occurred. The Company has been Acquired by the new Promotor ACESO RESEARCH LABS LLP through open offer under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. There is change in Management also due to the change in Promotors of the Company. There is a change in nature of business as the company has entered in the business of pharmaceuticals, between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate.

11. ANNUAL RETURN

Annual Return as required under Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, is available on website of the company and can be accessed at https://meil.co.in.

12. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Pursuant to clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement it is confirmed that-

a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

b. Such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the company for that period;

c. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

e. That internal financial control were laid down to be followed and that such internal financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.

f. That proper system was devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

13. SHARE CAPITAL:

The Company has 3974070 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each amounting to Rs. 39740700. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares or any convertible instruments. The Company has only one class of Equity Share having a par value of Rs. 10/-each holder of share is entitled to one vote per share with same rights. During the Year 2022-23, the company has not made any issue of equity shares with differential voting rights, Sweat Equity Shares and employee stock option.

14. LISTING OF SHARES:

Shares of company have been listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.

15. AUDITORS:

a. STATUTORY AUDITORS:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, M/s Sathuluri & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 006383S), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a further term of 5 (Five) years to hold office from the conclusion of 29th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 30th September, 2022 until the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year 2026-27.

The Report given by M/s. M/s Sathuluri & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 006383S), Statutory Auditors on the financial statement of the Company for the year 2022-2023 is part of the Annual Report. There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer in their Report.

During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143 (12) of the Act, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed to the Boards Report.

The Report of the Statutory Auditors on the financial statements including relevant notes on the accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023 are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.

b. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

The Board has appointed M/s Mahendra Prakash Khandelwal & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, Jaipur as Secretarial Auditor pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year 2022-2023. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed to the Report as per "Annexure I".

EXPLANATION IN RESPONSE TO AUDITORS QUALIFICATIONS

There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Statutory Auditors in their report.

There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Secretarial Auditor in their Secretarial Audit Report.

16. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETINGS

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

17. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE

INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC)

There is no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the period under review.

18. DIRECTORS /KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

a. Independent Directors and their Declaration of Independence

The Board of the Company as on March 31, 2023 consisted of 4 directors out of which 2 are independent directors.

All Independent Directors have given declaration that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

b. Composition of Board of Director as on 31st March 2023 and changes during the year

The Board of the Company as on March 31, 2023 consists of 4 directors out of which 2 are independent directors, one is Whole Time Director and one is non-Executive director.

Re-Appointment of Directors Retiring by Rotation:

The Independent Directors and Whole-Time Director hold office for a fixed period of five years from the date of their appointment and are not liable to retire by rotation. Out of the remaining Non-Executive/ Non-Independent Directors, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Ravikanti Shailaja (DIN: 07629653) is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible, offer her candidature for reappointment as Director.

During the year under review

Mr. Sudhir Kumar Parasrampuria (DIN: 00358982) appointed as Managing Director of the company for a period of 2 years.

Mr. Sudheer Karna Kankanala (DIN: 07591466) appointed as Whole-time director of the company for a period of 5 years.

Ms. Hemachakrapani Bangaraiahgari (DIN: 09718099) appointed as Non Executive Independent director of the company for a period of 5 years.

Mr. Birendrakumar Sahoo (DIN: 06737993) appointed as Non Executive Independent director of the company for a period of 5 years.

Ms. Ravikanti Shailaja (DIN: 07629653) appointed as Non Executive director of the company.

Mr. Sudhir Kumar Parasrampuria resigned from the designation of Managing Director of the company 18/10/2022. Mrs. Parwati Parasrampuria resigned from the designation of Director of the company w.e.f. 18/10/2022.

Mr. Manoj Kumar Poddar resigned from the designation of Director of the company w.e.f. 18/10/2022.

Mr. Gautam Lhila resigned from the designation of Director of the company w.e.f. 18/10/2022.

c. Changes in Composition of the Board of Directors after the end of Financial Year:

Mr. Birendrakumar Sahoo (DIN: 06737993) resigned from the designation of Director of the company w.e.f. 19/06/2023.

Mr. MAGGIDI VENKATESH (DIN: 06737993) was appointed as Additional Non Executive Director of the company w.e.f. 10/06/2023.

Mr. Lakshmi Narasimha Anand Kumar Kanuparthi (DIN: 08926738) was appointed as Additional Non Executive Director of the company w.e.f. 10/06/2023.

Mr. Lakshmi Narasimha Anand Kumar Kanuparthi (DIN: 08926738) resigned from the designation of Additional Non Executive Director of the company w.e.f. 15/07/2023.

Key Managerial Personnel Changes in the composition of Key Managerial Personnel (other than Board of Directors):

Mr. Sanjay Sharma resigned from the designation of Chief Financial Officer of the company w.e.f. 18/10/2022. Mr. Rakesh Panwar resigned from the designation of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the company w.e.f. 18/10/2022. Mr. Kommera Harish was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company w.e.f. 23/12/2023.

Changes in Composition of the Key Managerial Personnel after the end of Financial Year:

Mr. Mahendra Kumar was appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the company w.e.f. 19/04/2022.

Mr. Chintalapati Sesha Sai Nikhil was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company w.e.f. 19/06/2023.

Mr. Kommera Harish resigned from the designation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company w.e.f. 19/06/2023.

Mr. Chintalapati Sesha Sai Nikhil resigned from the designation of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company w.e.f. 19/06/2023.

Mr. Balayogiswara Rao Peddinti was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company w.e.f. 15/07/2023.

19. COMMITTEE DETAILS

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee comprises of Independent Directors namely Shri Birendrakumar Sahoo (Independent Director and Chairman), Smt. Hemachakrapani Bangaraiahgari (Independent Director) and Smt. Ravikanti Shailaja (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) as other Members. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of Smt. Ravikanti Shailaja (Chairman), Shri Birendrakumar Sahoo (Independent Director) and Smt. Hemachakrapani Bangaraiahgari (Independent Director) as other Member. All the recommendations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee were accepted by the Board.

Stakeholders Relationship Committee

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises of Smt. Ravikanti Shailaja (Chairman), Shri Birendrakumar Sahoo (Independent Director) and Smt. Hemachakrapani Bangaraiahgari (Independent Director) as other Member. All the recommendations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee were accepted by the Board.

20. VIGIL MECHANISM

The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also incorporates a Whistle Blower Policy in terms of the Listing Regulations with the Stock Exchange. It aims to provide an avenue for employees through this policy to raise their concerns on any violation of legal or regulatory requirements, suspicious fraud, misfeasance. misrepresentation of any Financial Statements and Reports.

21. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE

EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:

a. Conservation of energy:

The operations of the Company involve low energy consumption. The Company has ensured that adequate measures are being taken to conserve energy.

b. Technology Absorption:

The particulars regarding Technology absorption are: NIL

c. Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:

Particulars As on 31.03.2023 As on 31.03.2022
a) Earnings in foreign exchange Nil Nil
b) Expenditure / outgo in foreign exchange (Travelling) Nil Nil

22. MEETINGS

During the financial year 2022-23, following meetings were convened:

Board Meetings

S. No. Date of Board Meeting Boards Strength No. of Directors Present
1. 30/05/2022 4 4
2. 11/08/2022 4 4
3. 08/09/2022 4 4
4. 18/10/2022 4 4
5. 14/11/2022 4 4
6. 23/12/2022 4 4
7. 28/01/2023 4 4
8. 14/02/2023 4 4

 

Audit Committee Meetings
S. No. Date of Meeting Strength of Members No. of Members Present
1. 30/05/2022 3 3
2. 11/08/2022 3 3
3. 08/09/2022 3 3
4. 14/11/2022 3 3
5. 14/02/2023 3 3
Nomination & Remuneration Committee Meetings
S. No. Date of Meeting Strength of Members No. of members present
1. 01/09/2022 3 3
2. 16/12/2023 3 3
Independent Directors Meeting
S. No. Date of Meeting Strength of Members No. of members present
1. 20/02/2023 2 2

Stakeholder Relationships Committee Meeting

S. No. Date of Meeting Strength of Members No. of members present
1. 01/09/2022 3 3

 

Members Meeting
S. No. Type of Meeting Date of Meeting Total No. of Members Entitle to Attend Number of Members Attended
1. Annual General Meeting 30-09-2022 1194 15
2. Extra Ordinary General Meeting 19-01-2023 1183 23

23. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS

The Company has formulated a Board Evaluation template for performance evaluation of the Independent Directors, the Board, its Committees and other individual Directors which includes criteria for performance evaluation of the Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors.

The formal Board evaluation as mandated under the Companies Act and Listing Regulations has been carried out during the year.

24. SETTLEMENT WITH BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION:

There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.

25. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE

(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has in place an appropriate Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace in accordance with the provisions of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, to prevent sexual harassment of its employees.

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.

26. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:

The company has established a vigil mechanism for grievances redressal of director and employees of the company which will help in reporting genuine concerns or grievances of directors and employees.

27. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):

As the Company does not fall under the class of companies as prescribed under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, therefore the provisions related to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to the Company.

28. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:

Particulars of Loan given, Investments made, guarantees given and securities provided along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in standalone financial statement.

29. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

The particulars of contracts or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transactions under the proviso thereto have been disclosed in Form No. AOC -2, as Annexure -II.

30. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:

There is no remuneration paid to directors.

31. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:

The Company has its Risk Management Policy to identify and deal with the risks and threats that could impact the organization. Risk Management Policy is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day.

32. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH

REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Company has proper place and adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business, and size and complexity of its operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, timely feedback on achievement of operational and strategic goals, compliance with policies, procedure, applicable laws and regulations, and all assets and resources are acquired economically, used efficiently and adequately protected.

33. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR

COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS

OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:

There were no orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and companys operations in future.

34. OTHER DISCLOSURES AND STATUTORY INFORMATION:

a. Policies and code adopted by the Company

The Board of Directors has from time to time framed and approved policies as required by the SEBI LODR Regulations as well as under the Companies Act, 2013. These policies will be reviewed by the Board at periodic intervals. Some of the key policies that have been adopted are as follows

  • Code for Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
  • Code of Conduct for Insider Trading
  • Policy on Related Party Transactions
  • Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel
  • Whistle Blower Policy

35. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

We firmly believe that employee motivation, development and engagement are key aspect of good human resource management. We provide several forums and communication channels for our employees to not only share their point of view and feedback related to our business, but also share feedback self-development and career advancement. These forums have helped us to identify and implement a number of structural changes during the year under review.

36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

An acknowledgement with thanks is hereby conveyed to all with whose help, cooperation and hard work the Company was able to achieve the results.

By order of the Board
For MACRO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CIN: L74120UP1993PLC015605
Date: 18.08.2023
Place: Hyderabad
Sd/- Sd/-
SUDHEER KARNA KANKANALA RAVIKANTI SHAILAJA
Whole Time Director Director
DIN: 07591466 DIN: 07629653