seasons textiles ltd Directors report


To,

The Members

Seasons Textiles Limited

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 37TH Annual Report along with the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:

The financial results for the year under review are summarized below for your perusal:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars

Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2023 Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2022

Revenue from Operations

2383.66 2650.22

Other income

6.59 5.99

Total Revenue Income (I+II)

2390.25 2656.21

Total Expenses

2435.91 2707.62

Profit/(Loss) before tax (III – IV)

(45.66) (51.41)

Total Tax expense and deferred Tax

(2.83) 9.23

Profit/(Loss) for the year

(48.49) (42.18)

Other comprehensive income

10.88 5.30

Total comprehensive Income for the year

(37.61) (36.88)

Earnings per share

(0.65) (0.56)

2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:

On a Standalone basis, during the financial year 2022-23, your Company has achieved revenue from operations of 2383.66 Lakh as against 2650.22 Lakh in the financial year 2021-22. The Net Profit (Loss) for the financial year 2022-23 is (48.49) Lakh as against (42.18) Lakh in the financial year 2021-22.

3. DIVIDEND

Your directors did not recommend any dividend for the year under review, in view of the future growth plans of the Company.

4. TRANSFER OF RESERVE

No amount is proposed to be transferred to Reserves

5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS

There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company, during the year

6. SHARE CAPITAL

Your Companys Paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2023, stood at 749.03 Lakhs. During the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares with differential voting rights nor granted stock options or sweat equity. As on March 31, 2023, none of the Directors of the Company holds shares except Mr. Inderjeet Singh Wadhwa and Mrs. Neelam Wadhwa.

7. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

I. Audit Committee;

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee; III. Stakeholders Relationship Committee;

8. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

During the financial year 2022-23, your Company convened and held four (4) Board Meetings. The details of the Board Meeting with regard to the dates and attendance of each of the Directors thereat have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.

9. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Neelam Wadhwa (DIN: 00050911), the Whole-time Director of the Company, is retiring by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment. A resolution seeking shareholders approval for her reappointment along with other required details forms part of the Notice. The Board recommends his re-appointment.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company ("KMP") as on March 31, 2023, are Mr. Inderjeet Singh Wadhwa, Mr. Sanjay Katyal and Mr. Saurabh Arora.

During the year, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fee to attend the meetings of the Board and its Committees.

10. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMP

For the financial year 2022-23, all the Independent Directors of the Company have given their declaration to the Company that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(7) read with Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI LODR Regulations and affirmed compliance with Code of Ethics and Business Principles as required under Regulation 26(3) of SEBI LODR Regulations, as amended.

The appointment and tenure of the Independent Directors, including the code for Independent Directors are available on the Companys website, http://www.seasonsworld.com

11. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY

On the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has adopted a policy for the selection and appointment of Directors, senior management personnel, and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, Independence of Directors, and other matters pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The said policy is posted on the Companys website http://www.seasonsworld.com

12. BOARD EVALUATION

Your Company has devised a formal process for annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees, and Individual Directors ("Performance Evaluation") which include criteria for performance evaluation of Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors as laid down by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board. It covers the areas relevant to the functioning of Independent Directors or other directors, members of the Board, or its committees. The Independent Directors carried out annual performance evaluation of the Chairman and Managing Director and Whole-time Directors. The Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance. The performance of each Committee was evaluated by the Board, based on the report on evaluation received from respective Committees. A Consolidated Report was shared with the Chairman of the Board for his review and giving feedback to each Director.

13. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In terms of the requirements under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on February 12, 2023. The Independent Director at the meeting, inter-alia, reviewed the following: A. Performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole;

B. Performance of the Chairperson of the Company, considering the views of Whole-time Director/Executive

Directors and Non-Executive Directors;

C. And Assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.

14. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The details of the familiarization programme undertaken during the year have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report along with a weblink thereof.

15. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e., SS-1 and SS-2 relating to Meeting of the Board of Directors and General Meeting, respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.

16. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In compliance with the accounting and financial reporting requirements under section 134 (3) (c) and 134 (5) of the Companies Act 2013, in respect of financial statements, your directors state and confirm 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) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reason able and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period; c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and e) the directors, in the case of a listed company, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company 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.

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

The information required pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo is annexed and forms a part of this Report.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arms length basis and were in the ordinary course of business and that the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not attracted. Thus, disclosure in form AOC-2 is not required. Further, there are no material related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and Board for approval. The transactions entered into pursuant to the approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval on quarterly basis.

19. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are annexed and form a part of this Report.

Particulars of the employee as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, forms part of this Report. However, in pursuance of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, this report is being sent to the shareholders of the Company excluding the said remuneration.

A statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration over the limits set out in the said Rules forms part of this Report. The said information is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during working hours up to the date of the Annual General Meeting. Any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished on request.

20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) COMMITTEE.

Your Company aims to remain committed to society through its social responsibility, strongly connected with the principle of sustainability, an organization based not only on financial factors but also on social and environmental consequences.

Since the Company is not falling under any criteria specified in sub-section (1) of section 135 of the Act and Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee.

21. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

In compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI LODR Regulations, the Business Responsibility Report various initiatives taken by the Company on Environmental, Social and Governance.

22. INFORMATION UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND

REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has in place a Prevention of Sexual Harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. During the year 2022-2023, the Company related to sexual harassment received no complaints.

23. AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee of the Board consists of Mr. Manjeet Singh as Chairman, Dr. Pramod Kumar Hari and Mrs. Neelam Wadhwa as its other Members. The Company Secretary is the Secretary of the Committee. The details of terms of reference of the Audit Committee, number and dates of meetings held attendance of the Directors, and remunerations paid to them are given separately in the attached Corporate Governance Report. During the year, there were no instances where the Board had not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

24. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

In compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has framed a Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil mechanism for Directors, Employees, and Stakeholders for reporting genuine concerns about any instance of any irregularity, unethical practice and/or misconduct. Besides, as per the requirement of Clause 6 of Regulation 9A of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, as amended by SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the Company ensures to make employees aware of such Whistle Blower Policy to report instances of leak of unpublished price sensitive information. The Vigil Mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of Directors or Employees or any other person who avail of the mechanism and also provides direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The details of the Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy are also posted on the Companys website, http://www.seasonsworld.com

25. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

There are no subsidiary, Associate Companies or Joint Venture Companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013

26. INTERNAL AUDITOR

Your Company has appointed M/s Ashok Kantoor & Co as Internal Auditors under Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder. The scope, functioning, periodicity, and methodology for Conducting internal audit were approved by the Board and reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to time.

27. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR

Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed CS Pramod Kothari, Practicing Company Secretary, Membership No. F7091 and COP No. 11532 as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2022-23.

The Secretarial Audit Report of Practicing Company Secretary, in Form MR-3, for the year ended March 31, 2023, is annexed, and forms a part of this Report.

The Secretarial Audit Report is self-explanatory and does not call for any further comments. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remarks, or disclaimer. During the year under review, the Secretarial Auditor had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no details are required to be disclosed under Section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.

28. AUDITORS REPORT

The report given by M/s Bhatia & Bhatia, Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. no. 003202N), Statutory auditor on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2022-23, forms part of the Annual Report. The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for further comments. The observations of the Auditors are explained wherever necessary in the appropriate Notes on Accounts. The Auditors Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks. During the year under review, the Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no details are required to be disclosed under Section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.

29. QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION, OR ADVERSE REMARK IN THE AUDIT REPORTS

There is no qualification, reservation, or adverse remark made by the Statutory and Secretarial Auditors in their Audit Reports issued by them.

30. PUBLIC DEPOSITS

During the financial year 2022-23, your Company did not invite or accept any deposit from the public.

31. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ITS ADEQUACY

As per the provision of Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has in place an Internal Control System designed to ensure proper recording of financial and operational information and compliance with various internal controls and other regulatory and statutory compliances. A Self-certification exercise is also conducted by which senior management certifies the effectiveness of the internal control system of the Company. The internal audit has been conducted by a qualified external Internal Auditors. The findings in the Internal Audit Report are reviewed by the Management and by the Audit Committee of the Board and proper follow-up actions are ensured wherever required. The Statutory Auditors have evaluated the internal financial controls framework of the Company and have reported that the same are adequate and commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its business.

32. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEE OR INVESTMENTS.

There are no Loans, Guarantees made by your Company during the financial year 2022-23.

33. INSURANCE.

All the properties including buildings, plants and machinery, and stocks have adequately been insured.

34. PARTICULARS OF LOANS/ ADVANCES/ INVESTMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SCHEDULE V OF SEBI LISTING

REGULATIONS.

The details of the related party disclosures with respect to loans/ advances/ investments at the year-end, and the maximum outstanding amount thereof during the year as required under Part A of Schedule V of SEBI Listing Regulations have been provided in the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Company. Further, there was no transaction with the person/ entity belonging to the Promoter and Promoter Group, which holds 10% or more shareholding in the Company as per Para 2A of the aforesaid schedule.

35. RISK MANAGEMENT

On May 5, 2021, SEBI notified SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021, effective from May 6, 2021, and amended Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, thereby requiring the top one thousand listed Companies (based on market capitalization at the end of the immediate previous financial year) to mandatorily formulate Risk Management Committee Based on the above notification, the formation of the Risk Management Committee is not mandatory for the Company w.e.f. May 6, 2021 since the company in not coming the bracket of such 1000 companies.

36. LISTING

The shares of your Company are listed at BSE Limited.

37. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS, COURTS, OR TRIBUNAL.

No significant and material orders passed by the Regulators, Courts, or Tribunal impact the going concern status and the Companys operations in the future.

38. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS.

In compliance with Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate Section on the Management Discussion and Analysis, as approved by the Board, which includes details on the state of affairs of the Company is annexed and forms a part of this Report.

39. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance Report along with Practicing Company Secretary Certificate complying with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulation 27 of SEBI LODR Regulations has been annexed and forms a part of this Report.

40. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, relevant amounts, which remained unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years have been transferred by the Company, from time to time on due dates, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority, since the company has not declared any divided the in past years the provision is not applicable to the company.

41. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS/ HUMAN RESOURCES

Your Company maintained healthy, cordial, and harmonious industrial relations at all levels during the year under review. Your Company firmly believes that a dedicated workforce constitutes the primary source of sustainable competitive advantage. Accordingly, human resource development continues to receive focused attention. Your directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the dedicated and commendable services rendered by the staff and workforce of your Company.

42. ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2023, is available on the Companys website, http://www.seasonsworld.com.

43. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY

There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of your Company that has occurred between the year ended March 31, 2023, and the date of this Directors Report.

44. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

The Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Management Personnel has been posted on the Companys website, https://www.seasonsworld.com. The Chief Executive Officer of the Company has given a declaration that all the Directors and Senior Management Personnel concerned, affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct with reference to the year ended March 31, 2023, and a declaration is attached with the Annual Report.

45. CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations, CEO and CFO Certification is attached with the Annual Report. CEO and CFO also provide quarterly certification on financial results, while placing the financial results before the Board in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations.

46. LOANS AND ADVANCES IN THE NATURE OF LOANS TO FIRMS / COMPANY IN WHICH DIRECTORS ARE INTERESTED.

There are no such loans and advances given by the company during the year under review.

47. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016 (31

OF 2016).

There is no such application made or any proceeding under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (31 OF 2016) during the year.

48. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERECNE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME OF

SETTLEMENT AND VALUTION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM BANK / FINANCIAL INSITUTIONS ALONGWITH REASONS THEREOF.

There is no such valuation settlement of loan done during the year.

49. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Company has been able to operate responsibly and efficiently because of the culture of professionalism, creativity, integrity, ethics, good governance, and continuous improvement in all functions and areas as well as the efficient utilization of the Companys resources for sustainable and profitable growth. Your directors hereby wish to place on record their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by every employee, more particularly during this challenging time, without whose whole-hearted efforts, the overall satisfactory performance would not have been possible. Your directors also record their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, assistance, and cooperation received from members, government authorities, banks, customers, and all other stakeholders. Your directors look forward to the long-term future with confidence.

By Order of the Board of Directors For Seasons Textiles Limited

Inderjeet Singh Wadhwa

Chairman and Managing Director

Place: New Delhi Date: 14/08/2023

FORMING PART OF DIRECTORS REPORT.

The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median employees remuneration and other details in terms of sub-section 12 of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:

S. No. Requirements

Disclosure

1. The ratio of remuneration of each Director to median remuneration of employees for the financial year

Mr. Inderjeet Singh Wadhwa: 13.74 X Mrs. Neelam Wadhwa: 8.56 X

2. The Percentage increase in remuneration of each director, CFO, CS in the financial Year 2022-2023.

There is 7.5% increase in the salary of CS and 3% increase in the salary of CFO and Directors during the financial year 2022-2023

3. The Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year

The median remuneration of the employees in financial year 2022-2023 was increase of 7.5 %.

4. The numbers of permanent employees on the rolls of Company

119 as on March 31, 2023

5. The explanation on the relationship between average increase in remuneration and company performance

The increase in remuneration is linked to the performance of the Company as a whole, the concerned division, the employees and other factors like industry trends and economic environment.

6. Comparison of the remuneration of the key Managerial Person against the performance of the Company

As per the Companys policy of rewarding the employees, including Key Managerial Personnel, the increase in remuneration and variable pay is based on an individual performance rating and business unit performance and the bench mark study is also factored. Considering the performance of the KMPs in the year, they were appropriately compensated.

7. Variations in the market capitalization of the Company, price earnings ratio as at the closing date of the current FY and previous FY and percentage increase over decrease in the market quotations of the shares of the Company in comparison to the rate at which the Company came out with the last public offer.

The market capitalization as on March 31, 2023 was Rs. 9.44 crore. Price Earnings ratio of the Company - 9.38 times as at March 31, 2023. No Public offer was made by the company after the Initial Public Offer dated 11th February, 1993.

8. Average percentile increase 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 circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration; The average percentile increase in the remuneration of employees compared to increase in remuneration of Key Managerial Personnel is in line with bench mark study and the performance of the Company over a period of time. There is no exceptional increase in the Managerial Remuneration.

The average percentile increases in the remuneration of employees compared to increase in remuneration of Key Managerial Personnel is in line with bench mark study and the performance of the Company over a period of time. There is no exceptional increase in the Managerial Remuneration.

9. Comparison of each remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel against the performance of the Company

Remuneration of Key Managerial Personnel is in line with the bench mark study and performance of the Company.

10. The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the directors

Depends on the performance parameters set for key managerial personnel as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board.

11. The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in excess of the highest paid director during the year

Nil

12. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company

We confirm.

FORMING PART OF DIRECTORS REPORT.

Information in accordance with the section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules and forming part of the directors report.

A) Conservation of energy: -

1. Energy conservation measures taken:

The Company has installed Energy efficient- automatic shuttle less looms (imported). However, efforts are being made to conserve and save energy wherever required.

2. Additional Investment and proposals, if any, being implemented for reduction of consumption of energy: Impact of the measures at (1) and (2) Above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the cost of production of goods:

N.A. Continuously monitoring the energy consumed at processing plant at Barhi enabled the Company to set benchmarks for different machines which resulted in significant benefits in terms of lower cost of energy and other utilities.

Total Energy consumption and per unit of Production:

As per Form A

B) Technology Absorption: -

C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo: -

As per Form B

The foreign exchange earning/outgo during the year are as under:

(Rs. /Lacs)

Particulars

Current Year

Previous Year

Foreign Exchange Earnings:

1880.68

2050.15

Foreign Exchange Outgo:

151.74

158.43

Form A: Disclosure of particulars with respect to and fuel conservation of energy, power consumption:

Particulars

Year ended 31.03.2023 Year ended 31.03.2022

(a) Purchased

Units

946754 1017457

Total Amounts (Rs. In Lacs)

81.67 87.36

Rate/units (Rs.)

8.63 8.59

(b) Own Generation

Through Diesel Generator (units)

8701 4284

Unit

2 2

Unit per liter of diesel oil Costs/unit (Rs.)

46.27 44.01

Form B:

Disclosure of Particulars with respect to technology absorption research and Development (R&D):

1. Specific areas in which R&D Carried out by the Company:

Innovative fabrics designs and new products development.

2. Benefits derived as a result of the above R&D.

Increase in acceptability of new designs.

3. Future plan of action

Continue to introduce latest fabrics designs and patterns based on domestic and international market feedback.

4. Expenditure on R&D

a. Capital

NIL

b. Recurring

NIL

c. Total

NIL

d. Total R&D expenditure as a percentage of total sales

NIL

Technology absorption, adoption and innovation:

1. Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation and innovation.

NIL

2. Benefits derived as a result of efforts e.g. product improvement, cost reduction, product development, import substitution, etc.

NIL

3. In case of improved technology imported during the last 5 years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year

NIL

To,

The Members,

Seasons Textiles Limited (CIN: L74999DL1986PLC024058)

26 Froze Gandhi Road (Lower Ground Floor), Lajpat Nagar 3, New Delhi 110024

We have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices of SEASONS TEXTILES LIMITED (hereinafter called "the Company") for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023. Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner that provided us a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/ statutory compliances and expressing our opinion thereon.

Based on our verification of the Companys books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company, the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorised representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, the explanations and clarifications given to us and the representations made by the Management and considering the relaxations granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Securities and Exchange Board of India warranted due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hereby report that in our opinion, the Company has during the audit period covering the financial year ended on March 31, 2023, generally 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:

We have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records made available to us and maintained by the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023 according to the applicable provisions of: i. The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made there under; ii. The Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956 (‘SCRA) and the rules made there under; iii. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed there under; iv. 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; v. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (‘SEBI Act): a. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,

2015; b. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,

2011; c. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and amendments from time to time; d. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,

2018 and amendments from time to time; e. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014; (Not applicable to the Company during the audit period). f. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008; (Not applicable to the Company during the audit period) g. 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; h. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009; (Not applicable to the Company during the audit period). i. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 2018; (Not applicable to the Company during the audit period). j. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible and Redeemable Preference

Shares) Regulations,2013 and amendments from time to time; (Not applicable to the Company during the audit period). vi. The Management has identified and confirmed the following laws as specifically applicable to the company: - a. Labour laws as applicable b. Environment Protection Act, 1986; c. The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974 read with Water (Prevention & Control of

Pollution) Rules, 1975; d. The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 read with Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution)

Rules, 1982; e. Disposal of Hazardous Waste rules.

We have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following: a. Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India with respect to board and general meetings. b. The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with BSE Limited read with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. During the period under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, standards etc. mentioned above. We further report that the Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors. Adequate notice was given to all directors to schedule the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least seven days in advance for meetings other than those held at shorter notice, 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. As per the minutes, the decisions at the Board Meetings were taken unanimously. We 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 etc. We further report that during the audit period there are no events which had major bearing on the Companys affairs in pursuance of the above referred laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, standards etc. We further report that maintenance of Secretarial record is the responsibility of the management of the Company, our responsibility is to express an opinion on these secretarial records based on our audit and followed the audit practices and process as were appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness of the contents of the Secretarial records.

This Report is to be read with our letter of even date which is annexed as Annexure A an integral part of this report.

For PRAMOD KOTHARI & CO. COMPANY SECRETARIES

PRAMOD KOTHARI (Proprietor) UDIN: F007091E000729923

Membership No. FCS 7091 C.P. 11532

Place: Noida Date: 03/08/2023

To,

The Members,

Seasons Textiles Limited (CIN: L74999DL1986PLC024058)

26, Froze Gandhi Road (Lower Ground Floor), Lajpat Nagar 3, New Delhi 110024

Our report of even date is to be read along with this letter.

1. Maintenance of Secretarial record is the responsibility of the management of the Company. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these secretarial records based on our audit.

2. We have followed the audit practices and process 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. We believe that the process and practices, we followed provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

3. We have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of financial records and Books of Accounts of the Company.

4. Where ever required, we have obtained the Management representation about the Compliance of laws, rules and regulations and happening of events etc.

5. The Compliance of the provisions of Corporate and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards is the responsibility of management. Our examination was limited to the verification of procedure on test basis.

6. 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.

For PRAMOD KOTHARI & CO. COMPANY SECRETARIES

PRAMOD KOTHARI (Proprietor) UDIN: F007091E000729923

Membership No. FCS 7091 C.P. 11532

Place: Noida Date: 03/08/2023