To,
The Members,
A and M Jumbo Bags Limited
CIN: L25202GJ2011PLC065632
Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 14th Boards Report of the
Company together with the
Standalone Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & RESULTS:
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Companys financial performance on Standalone basis during the financial year ended
on March
31, 2025 as compared to the previous financial year, is summarized as below:
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE |
(Rs. in Lakhs except EPS) |
|
Particulars |
FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
Revenue from Operations |
1,497.91 | 338.22 |
Other Income |
9 | - |
Total Income |
1,506.91 | 338.22 |
Less Total Expenses |
1,493.71 | 340.80 |
Profit/(Loss) before Tax |
13.20 | (2.58) |
Tax Expense |
- | - |
Exceptional Item |
- | - |
Profit/(Loss) after Tax(PAT) |
13.20 | (2.58) |
Earnings per share |
0.16 | (0.10) |
The Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025
forms part of the
Annual Report.
*Due to ongoing dispute with regards to the ownership of subsidiary, company is not
able to prepare
the consolidated details.
2. COMPANYS PERFORMANCE
During the financial year under review, the company has made a revenue from operations of Rs. 2289.83
Lakhs as compared to Rs. 338.22 Lakhs during last financial year. During the financial
year under review,
the Company has grown its business and earned gross profit of Rs. 16.82 lakhs as compared
to loss of Rs.
10.44 lakhs during last financial year.
3. DIVIDEND:
Your Directors do not declare any dividend for the financial year under review due to
conservation of
Profits of the Company.
4. UNPAID DIVIDEND AND INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF
Authority
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund] Rules, 2016 ("the IEPF Rules"), all
unpaid or unclaimed dividends
are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF; established by the Government
of India, after
completion of 7(seven) years. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which
dividend has not
been paid or claimed by the shareholders for 7(seven) consecutive years or more shall also
be transferred
to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
However, your Company did not have any funds lying unpaid or unclaimed for a period of
7(seven) years
in Unpaid Dividend Account. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be
transferred to
Investor Education and Protection fund (IEPF).
5. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ANY CHANGES THEREIN:
During the financial year under review, the Companys core business operations remained
consistent with
its primary objectives.
6. CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not changed its registered office address.
However, after the closure of financial under review and before the date of Board
Report, the company
has shifted its registered office address from Office No. 403, Fourth Floor, Money Plant
Business, Nr.
Bhavik Publication, Silver Oak College Road, Gota, Ahmedabad, Gujarat -382481, to B-912, 9th
Floor, Swati
Trinity, Applewoods Townships, Shela, Ahmedabad-380058, Gujarat, India w.e.f. 01st
June, 2025.
7. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors, after careful
consideration of the
Companys financial performance and future strategic requirements, determined that no
amount was
required to be transferred to any specific reserves. Consequently, no transfer to reserves
was made by
the Company for the period under review.
8. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE
COMPANIES:
Due to the fraudulent activities of an unauthorized individual at Nanuan Finance
Private Limited (now
Komalay Finance Private Limited], a wholly-owned subsidiary of A and M Jumbo Bags
Limited, the
financial records for the subsidiary from the 2022-23 financial year onwards are
unavailable.
This lack of data prevented us from preparing a consolidated financial statement.
Therefore, the auditors
have used the standalone financial figures of the parent company, A and M Jumbo Bags
Limited, to prepare
the financial statements for the period under review.
Please find a statement outlining the key features of our subsidiaries financial
statements in Form AOC-1,
attached as "Annexure-I" to the companys financial statement.
The Company doesnt have any joint venture or Associate Company.
9. SHARE CAPITAL :
As on March 31, 2025, the Authorized, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up share capital of
the Company
was as follows:
Share Capital |
No. of Equity Shares of Face value of Rs. 10/- each |
Total Amount (In |
Authorized Capital |
1,20,00,000 | 12,00,00,000 |
Issued, Subscribed and Paid |
1,05,00,000 | 10,50,00,000 |
10. LISTING INFORMATION:
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed with NSE EMERGE Platform and in
dematerialized form. The
ISIN No. of the Company is INE749Y01014.
Further, during the financial year under review, National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE], vide its
letter dated 05/08/2024, has granted approval for the revocation of suspension in trading
of the
Companys equity shares w.e.f 13th August, 2024.
11. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES:
During the financial year under review, there were no contract or arrangement with
related parties of the
Company.
It is pertinent to note that for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, certain
provisions of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements] Regulations, 2015 (LODR Regulations),
including the
complete corporate governance requirements specified under Regulation 15(2] thereof, were
not
applicable to the Company, as the Company is listed on the SME Exchange. Specifically, the
provisions of
Regulation 23 pertaining to Related Party Transactions were not applicable to SME listed
entities during
the financial year under review.
12. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
During the financial year under review:
A. Conservation of Energy-
i. ) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: None
ii. ) The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy: None
iii. ) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment: None
B. Technology Absorption-
i. ) The effort made towards technology absorption: None
ii. ) The benefit derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import
substitution: None
iii. ) In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning
of the financial year) -
a. The details of technology imported: None
b. The year of import: None
c. Whether the technology has been fully absorbed: None
d. If not fully absorbed, are as where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons
thereof:
None
iv. ) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development: None
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings &Expenditure:
i. ) Details of Foreign Exchange Earnings: Nil
ii. ) Details of Foreign Exchange Expenditure :Nil
13. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act,
2013, the copy
of Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025 will be uploaded on the website of
the Company
at the following web address: https://aandmiumbobags.com/investor.html
.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Company is in compliance with the
Secretarial Standards issued
by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with respect to Meetings of Board
of Directors and
General Meetings and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
15. PARTICULARS OF INVESTMENTS, LOANS, GUARANTEES AND SECURITIES:
During the financial year under review, the particulars of Investments and Loans
covered under Section
186 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"] have been duly disclosed in the
financial statements provided
in this Annual Report. It is affirmed that the Company has not issued or provided any
guarantees or
securities to any party during the reporting period.
16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY:
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which
could affect
the Companys financial position have occurred between the end of the financial year of
the Company (i.e.,
March 31, 2025] and the date of this report (i.e. September 5, 2025].
17. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
(A) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company is characterized by a balanced composition,
maintaining an
optimum mix of Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The Directors have demonstrated
active
participation in all Board and Committee meetings, which significantly enhances the
transparency of
decision-making processes and adds substantial value to the Companys strategic direction.
The Board is
effectively led by the Chairman, who is instrumental in taking strategic decisions,
formulating policy
guidelines, and providing unwavering support to the Executive Directors, business heads,
and associates.
The Board of Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2025, are as follows:
Name of the Director |
Designation | DIN |
Mr. Savankumar S. Shinghala |
Managing Director | 08548046 |
Mr. Siddharth J Patel |
Non-Executive & Non Independent Director |
08766790 |
Mr. Ankitkumar S Agrawal |
Non-Executive & Independent Director | 10118085 |
Mrs. Shweta Saparia |
Non-Executive & Independent Director | 10083476 |
The Board received a declaration from all the directors under Section 164 and other
applicable provisions,
if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 that none of the directors of the company is
disqualified under the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"] or under the SEBI (Listing
Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements] Regulations 2015.
(I) APPOINTMENT:
During the financial year under review, no directors have been appointed on the Board of the Company.
(II) CHANGE IN DESIGNATION:
During the financial year under review, the Board proposed to the shareholders to
consider and approve
the change in designation of Mrs. Shwetaben A Saparia (DIN: 10083476] from Additional
Non-Executive
Independent Director to Non-Executive Independent Director. The shareholders approved the
same at the
13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th October, 2024.
(III) REGULARISATION:
During the financial year under review, there is no regularisation is proposed for the Directors.
(IV) RESIGNATION:
During the financial year under review, no resignation was received from any of the
Directors of the
Company.
(V) RETIREMENT BY ROTATION / REAPPOINTMENT:
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, none of the Independent Directors are
liable to retire by
rotation.
During the period under review, Mr. Siddharth Jayantilal Patel was liable to retire by
rotation and
accordingly he was reappointed by the shareholders at the 13th Annual General
Meeting held on 30th
October, 2024.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013, Mr.
Savankumar S Shingala,
Managing Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing 14th
Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment. The said Director is not
disqualified from being re-
appointed as a Director of a Company as per the disclosure received from him pursuant to
Section 164 (1)
and (2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration
Committee, your Board proposes and recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Savankumar S
Shingala.
(B) KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
As on March 31, 2025, the Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") of the Company are as follows:
Name of the KMP |
Designation | Date of Appointment |
Mr. Savankumar S. Shinghala |
Managing Director | 04th March, 2023 |
Mr. Hitendra Jain |
Chief Financial Officer | 06th November, 2024 |
Ms. Bhawna Rajawat |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
01st November, 2024 |
CHANGES IN THE KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
(I) APPOINTMENT
During the financial year under review, based on the recommendation of the Nomination
and
Remuneration Committee, the Board had appointed Ms. Bhawna Rajawat as the Company
Secretary and
Compliance w.e.f. 01st November, 2024 in their board meeting held on 29th
October, 2024.
(II) RESIGNATION
During the financial year under review, Ms. Shilpy Jaiswal has tendered her resignation
from the Company
as the Company Secretary and Compliance w.e.f. 30th August, 2024.
18. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
In terms of Section 149 of the Act and other applicable regulations, if any (i) Mrs. Shwetaben Saparia and
(ii) Mr. Ankitkumar Agarwal are the Independent Directors of the Company as on March
31, 2025 and on
the date of this report (i.e. September 5, 2025).
As required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with SEBI (Listing
Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements), (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the Independent Directors have
given the
necessary declaration that they meet the criteria of independence laid down under Section
149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and do not suffer from any disqualifications specified under the Act.
Such
declarations include the confirmation to the effect that the Independent Directors have
included their
names in the Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and they
have paid the
necessary fees for the said registration and shall renew the registration timely.
19. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES:
(i) BOARD MEETINGS ("BoD")
The Board of Directors of the Company meets at regular, predetermined intervals to
oversee the
Companys affairs, provide strategic direction, and make decisions pertaining to business
policy, strategy,
financial performance, compliance, and risk management.
An annual calendar of Board and Committee Meetings is prepared and provided to all
Directors in advance.
This enables Directors to plan their schedules and participate in discussions. Notices for
all Board and
Committee Meetings are issued in adherence to the timelines prescribed under the Companies
Act, 2013,
and the Secretarial Standards (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India. The Directors
have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems
are adequate and
operating effectively.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors met 07 (Seven) times.
Each meeting was
conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules
framed thereunder,
as well as the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The intervening
gap between any two consecutive Board Meetings did not exceed the maximum period
prescribed by the
Companies Act, 2013. The detailed attendance records and dates of these meetings are set
forth below:
Name of Director |
Savankumar S Shingala |
Siddharth Jayantilal Patel |
Ankitkumar S Agrawal |
Shwetaben A Saparia |
Date of Meeting |
||||
April 5, 2024 |
yT | / | ||
August 2, 2024 |
/ | |||
September 6, 2024 |
yT | / | ||
October 9, 2024 |
/ | |||
October 23, 2024 |
/ | |||
November 1A, 2024 |
V |
|||
March lO, 2025 |
V |
if |
V |
S: Present x: Absent "-" Not entitled / Not Applicable
(ii) AUDIT COMMITTEE ("AC")
The Audit Committee of the Board stands duly constituted in strict conformity with
Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers]
Rules, 2014, as
amended.
The comprehensive scope and precise Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee have
been meticulously
framed and are in strict alignment with the provisions stipulated under Section 177 of the
Companies Act,
2013, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The Committee operates within the ambit
of these
meticulously defined Terms of Reference.
During the financial year under review, the Audit Committee convened 5 (five] times.
The particulars
pertaining to the Committees constitution and the details of its meetings are enumerated
below:
Name of Director |
Ankitkumar S Agrawai |
Shwetaben A Saparia |
Savankumar S Sh ingala |
Date of Meeting |
|||
April 5, 2024 |
S |
S |
S |
August 2, 2024 |
s |
V |
V |
October 3, 2024 |
s |
V |
V |
Movember 14, 2024 |
s |
s |
s |
March 10, 2025 |
s |
S: Present x: Absent Not entitled / Not Applicable
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company
unanimously accepted all
recommendations tendered by the Audit Committee, reflecting the Boards commitment to the
Committees oversight functions. Furthermore, no personnel were denied access to the Audit
Committee,
underscoring its independent functioning and robust information-gathering capabilities.
(iii) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE ("NRC")
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly constituted in strict accordance with
the provisions
of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings
of the Board and
its Powers) Rules, 2014. The Committees terms of reference are meticulously framed to
ensure full
compliance with the aforementioned statutory requirements.
The comprehensive scope and precise Terms of Reference for the Nomination and
Remuneration
Committee have been meticulously framed and are in strict alignment with the provisions
stipulated under
Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The
Committee
operates within the ambit of these meticulously defined Terms of Reference.
During the financial year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
convened two
times. As on March 31, 2025 the detailed composition of the Committee and details of
its meetings are
provided below:
Name of Director |
Shwetaben A Saparia |
Ankitkumar S Agrawal |
Siddharth Jayantilal Pate! |
Date of Meeting |
|||
Octobers, 2024 |
S |
? | V |
October 23, 2024 |
?/ |
S: Present x: Absent "-" Not entitled / Not Applicable
Pursuant to any resignation or appointment of a Director/KMP within the Company, the
Board diligently
reviews and, where necessary, promptly adjusts the constitution of its committees. This
proactive
approach ensures continuous adherence to the stipulated requirements of the Companies Act,
2013, and
other pertinent statutory provisions governing board committees.
Further, in adherence to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board
has formally adopted a
comprehensive Nomination and Remuneration Policy. This policy sets forth the explicit
criteria for
determining the qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of directors, as
well as the framework
for the remuneration of directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), and other
employees. This policy is
readily accessible on the Companys official website at https://aandmjumbobags.com/investor.html .
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company
unanimously accepted all
recommendations tendered by the Nomination and Recommendation Committee, reflecting the
Boards
commitment to the Committees oversight functions. Furthermore, no personnel were denied
access to the
Audit Committee, underscoring its independent functioning and robust information-gathering
capabilities.
(iv) STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE ("SRC")
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Board of Directors has
duly constituted the Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The terms of reference for the
Committee are
framed to diligently oversee and address all matters concerning the interests and
grievances of the
Companys security holders, including its shareholders, debenture holders, and other
security holders.
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (5) of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013, the Board has
adopted a formal policy outlining the scope and functions of the Committee. This policy is
specifically
designed to facilitate the prompt consideration and resolution of grievances raised by the
security holders.
During the financial year under review, the Committee convened one (1) meeting.
The Company has
systematically addressed and resolved all complaints received from its security holders.
As of March 31,
2025, there were no complaints pending resolution and the composition of the
Stakeholders Relationship
Committee and details of its meetings are provided below:
Name of Director |
Ankitkumar S Agrawa! |
Shwetaben A Saparia |
Savankumar S Shingala |
Siddharth Jayantilal Pate! |
Date of Meeting |
||||
Octobers, 2024 |
V |
? | V |
S: Present x: Absent "-" Not entitled / Not Applicable
The Board is committed to maintaining the appropriate composition of its committees. In
the event of any
resignation or appointment of a Director, the Board proactively reviews and, where
necessary, promptly
adjusts the constitution of its committees. This ensures continuous adherence to the
stipulated
requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, and other pertinent statutory provisions
governing board
committees.
(v) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS MEETING
In adherence to Clause VII of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, the
independent directors of the
Company convened a separate meeting. During this meeting, they meticulously reviewed the
performance
of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole. They also evaluated the
performance of the
Chairman, considering the perspectives of both executive and non-executive directors.
Furthermore, the
independent directors assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of information flow
between the
management and the board.
The company has a robust orientation program for newly appointed independent directors.
This program
familiarizes them with the companys business, operations, and their specific roles and
responsibilities.
The orientation includes presentations and discussions led by the Chairman, Executive
Directors, and
senior management.
As on March 31, 2025 the following are Independent Directors and during the financial
year under review,
the Independent Director meet once the details are provided below:
Name of Director |
Ankitkumar S Agrawa! |
Shwetaben A Saparia |
Date of Meeting |
||
March 10P 2025 |
? |
20. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY,
EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT
DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:
During the financial year under review, The Board of Directors has evaluated the
Independent Directors
and is of the opinion that the integrity, expertise, and experience (including
proficiency] of these
Independent Directors are satisfactory.
21. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE AND BOARD:
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, and
of the Directors
individually, as well as the evaluation of all the committees i.e., Audit Committee,
Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and other Committees of Board
of
Directors.
The Board adopted a formal evaluation mechanism for evaluating its performance and as
well as that of its
committees and individual directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The exercise was
carried out by
feedback survey from each Directors covering Board functioning such as composition of
Board and its
Committees, experience and competencies, governance issues etc. Separate exercise was
carried out to
evaluate the performance of individual directors including the Chairman of the Board who
were evaluated
on parameters such as attendance, contribution at the meeting, etc.
The various criteria considered for evaluation of Executive Directors included
qualification, experience,
knowledge, commitment, integrity, leadership, engagement, transparency, analysis, decision
making,
governance, etc. The Board commended the valuable contributions and the guidance provided
by each
Director in achieving the desired levels of growth. This is in addition to evaluation of
Non-Independent
Directors and the Board as a whole by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting
being held every
year.
22. DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT/ UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE
ACCOUNT:
a. aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense account
lying at the
beginning of the year: Nil
b. number of shareholders who approached listed entity for transfer of shares from
suspense account
during the year: Nil
c. number of shareholders to whom share were transferred from suspense account during the year: Nil
d. aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense account
lying at the end
of the year: Nil Annual Report 2025 76
e. voting rights on shares which remain frozen till the rightful owner of such shares claims the shares: Nil
23. DIRECTORS TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION:
The Company undertakes and makes necessary provision of an appropriate induction
programme for new
Directors] and ongoing training for existing Directors.
The new Director(s) are introduced to the Company culture, through appropriate training
programmes.
Such kind of training programmes helps develop relationship of the directors with the
Company and
familiarize them with Company processes.
The management provides such information and training either at the meeting of Board of
Directors or at
other places.
The induction process is designed to:
build an understanding of the Companys processes and
fully equip Directors to perform their role on the Board effectively
Upon appointment, Directors receive a Letter of Appointment setting out in detail, the
terms of
appointment, duties, responsibilities and expectations from them.
24. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN:
The Company has not provided stock options to any employee during the year
25. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
The Companys Board constantly committed to upholding the standards of corporate
governance,
integrating robust principles into its operational framework over the years. In accordance
with Regulation
15(2] of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
provisions
pertaining to corporate governance, as specified in Regulations 17 to 27, clauses (b) to
(i) of Regulation
46(2], and Paragraphs C, D, and E of Schedule V, are not applicable to a listed entity
that has exclusively
listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.
The Company securities are listed on the SME Exchange, the aforementioned corporate
governance
provisions do not apply to the Company. Consequently, a separate Corporate Governance
Report is neither
mandated nor included as part of this Annual Report.
26. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS:
Your attention is drawn to the perception and business outlook of your management for
your company for
current year and for the industry in which it operates including its position and
perceived trends in near
future. The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as stipulated under Schedule V of
the SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements] Regulations, 2015 is attached and forms part of
this Directors
Report.
27. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not invited, accepted, or
renewed any deposits
from the public, nor has it received any deposits deemed to be public deposits within the
purview of
Sections 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013, read in conjunction with the Companies
(Acceptance of
Deposits] Rules, 2014, and other allied rules and circulars.
Consequently, the requirements for furnishing details relating to deposits covered
under Chapter V of the
Companies Act, 2013, or the details of deposits that are not in compliance with the said
Chapter, are not
applicable to the Company for the reporting period.
28. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Audit and
Auditors] Rules, 2014 and based on the recommendation of Audit Committee the Board of
Directors
proposed to the Shareholders for the appointment of M/s. A.K. Ostwal & Co., Chartered
Accountant (Firm
Registration Number: 107200W], as a Statutory Auditor of the Company for a term of 5
(five] years
commencing from the conclusion of the 13th Annual General Meeting until the
conclusion of the 18th Annual
General Meeting to be held in Financial Year 2028-29, the shareholders approved the said
appointment at
the 13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th October, 2024.
29. OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORS:
The Auditors Report does not contain any observations / qualifications / disclaimers
made by the
Statutory Auditors in their report for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 read
with the explanatory
notes therein are self- explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation
or comments from
the Board under Section 134(3] of the Companies Act,2013.
30. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY STATUTORY AUDITORS:
There were no incidences of reporting of frauds by Statutory Auditors of the Company
under Section
143(12] of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
31. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
During the financial year under review, the Board considered the recommendation of
Audit Committee and
appointed M/s. Kanudawala & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
Number:
135176W) as an Internal Auditor to conduct an internal audit of the Company for the
Financial Year 2024-
25.
32. OBSERVATIONS OF INTERNAL AUDITOR:
During the financial year under review, the Internal Auditors Report does not contain
any observations /
qualifications / disclaimers made by the internal Auditors. The internal audit reports
were reviewed and
deliberated at the audit committee meeting and Board meeting.
33. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The company maintains an internal financial control system designed to ensure the
orderly and efficient
conduct of its business, safeguard its assets, prevent and detect fraud and errors, and
ensure the accuracy
and completeness of accounting records.
The system includes adequate controls commensurate with the size and nature of the
companys business.
These controls are regularly reviewed to ensure they are operating effectively. Management
is responsible
for the design and implementation of internal controls, while the Audit Committee oversees
their
effectiveness and the integrity of financial reporting.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting
Standards. The internal
audit function periodically reviews the internal controls and provides its findings to the
Audit Committee
for review and necessary action.
Based on the reviews conducted, the internal financial controls are considered adequate
for the
companys operation.
34. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, pursuant to
the provisions
of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment
and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014, appointed M/s. Himanshu S K Gupta,
Company
Secretaries, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the financial year
ended March 31,
2025.
The Secretarial Audit Report, issued by M/s. Himanshu K Gupta & Associates,
Ahmedabad, Company
Secretaries, in the prescribed Form MR-3, is annexed to this Report as "Annexure-IV"
and forms an
integral part of the Directors Report. Secretarial auditors observation(s) in
secretarial audit report
and directors explanation thereto -
Observation 1: The Company did not consolidate the financial statements of its
subsidiary as required
under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, citing an ongoing
ownership dispute
which has restricted access to the subsidiarys information.
Response: The Company acknowledges that the regulatory requirement to consolidate the
financial
statements of our subsidiary. As many of you are aware, there is an ongoing ownership
dispute concerning the
subsidiary, which has regrettably limited our access to its financial information. We want
to be clear that this
is a temporary situation that is not a result of any internal governance failures. Our
team is actively engaged
in resolving this dispute as quickly as possible, and we will proceed with the necessary
action.
Observation 2: The promoter did not submitted disclosure under Regulation 31(4] of
the SEBI (SAST)
Regulations, 2011 to the Company owing to the Promoter being non-traceable, hence the
company was
unable to file the said disclosure.
Response: It is clarified that the non-submission of the required disclosure under
Regulation 31(4) is a direct
consequence of a personal issue involving the promoter, who is currently non traceable. As
this is a matter
outside the companys control, we have taken all reasonable steps within our purview. The
companys
management has and will continue to communicate with the relevant regulatory authorities
and trying for
the information. This is an isolated incident related to an individuals circumstances and
does not reflect a
systemic issue with our corporate compliance.
Observation 3: For the financial year 2024-25, the large corporate disclosures as
per the SEBI circulars
dated November 26, 2018, August 10, 2021 (updated April 13, 2022], and October 19, 2023
was not
applicable however, the required non-applicability confirmation was not filed..
Response: The Company clarifies that the large corporate disclosures were not
applicable to our company for
the financial year 2024-25. However, recognizing that while the main requirement did not
apply, the non-
applicability confirmation should have been filed. Weve updated our process to make sure
we file this
disclosure on time from now on.
Observation 4: The Company was unable to update details of Trading Window closure
on NSDL/CDSL portals
during the year as required under SEBI (PIT] Regulations, 2015; management attributed this
to depository
access being linked with the contact details of non-traceable promoters.
Response: The inability to update the trading window closure details on the NSDL and
CDSL portals was due to the
portals access being linked to the contact details of the aforementioned non-traceable
promoters / Directors. While
this was an unfortunate technical and legacy issue, please be assured that the companys
internal trading window
closure policy was fully complied with at the time. The Company is proactively working
with the depositories and is
in process to updated the access details to align with the current management, thereby
rectifying this issue.
Observation 5: The Company filed PDF disclosures with the Stock Exchange regarding
(i) the change in
designation of Ms. Shwetaben Arvindbhai Saparia and (ii) the appointment of Ms. Bhawna
Rajawat as Company
Secretary, but did not submitted the requisite XBRLs as mandated under Regulation 30 of
SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015
Response: The Company hereby states that the requisite XBRL filings for the change in
designation of Ms. Shwetaben
Arvindbhai Saparia and the appointment of Ms. Bhawna Rajawat as Company Secretary were not
submitted,
despite the PDF disclosures being timely filed with the Exchange. This was a procedural
lapse related to the filing
format, not the content of the disclosure. Further, Weve updated our process to make sure
we file this disclosure on
time from now on. The core information was made public in a timely manner through the PDF
filing, maintaining
full transparency
35. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Cost
Records and Audit] Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is not required
to maintain
Cost Records under said Rules.
36. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
7 of the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers] Rules, 2014, a listed Company and every such class of
companies as
prescribed thereunder are required to frame a Vigil Mechanism to provide a mechanism which
ensures
adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any victimisation on raising of
concerns of any
violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any
financial statements
and reports, etc.
The Company has framed an appropriate Vigil Mechanism Policy and further re-affirms
that the Company
is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of
business operations.
The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is also available on the website of the
Company at the link:
https://aandmiumbobags.com/pdf/8-Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
.
37. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
In todays economic environment, risk management is a very important part of the
business. The main aim
of risk management is to identify, monitor and take precautionary measures in respect of
the events that
may pose risks for the business. Your companys risk management is embedded in the
business processes.
Your company has identified certain risks like price risk, uncertain global economic
environment, interest
rate, human resource, competition, compliance and industrial health and safety risk and
also planned to
manage such risk by adopting best management practice.
Further, The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated Risk Management Policy
and Guidelines to
avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative consequences on the
Companys
businesses and defined a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of
these in their
decision-making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business
risks and their
mitigation are considered in the annual/ strategic business plans and in periodic
management reviews.
38. POLICY ON PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
Your company is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and harassment-free work
environment for all its
employees, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and
Redressal] Act, 2013, the company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
The companys
policy on the prevention of sexual harassment is comprehensive, prohibiting such behaviour
by law and
the companys code of conduct. The policy aims to create and maintain an atmosphere where
all employees
can work without fear of harassment or exploitation. During the financial year under
review, no complaints
of sexual harassment were received by the Company.
The summary of sexual harassment complaints during the financial year is as follows:
Sl. Particulars No |
Nos |
1 Number of complaints of sexual harassment received | 0 |
2 Number of complaints disposed of during the year | 0 |
3 Number of cases pending for more than 90 days | 0 |
39. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
Your Company is committed to upholding the rights and welfare of its employees,
particularly in relation
to maternity benefits. In accordance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the Company has
established a
comprehensive formal policy that outlines the provisions and entitlements available to our
employees
during maternity leave. The policy aims to ensure that all eligible employees receive the
benefits mandated
by the Act, including paid maternity leave, medical benefits, and job security upon their
return to work. We
regularly review and update our policy to ensure compliance with any amendments to the Act
and to reflect
best practices in supporting our employees.
The summary of maternity benefit-related records for the financial year is as follows:
40. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position
of the Company
which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the
financial
statements relate and the date of the report.
41. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
During the financial year under review, the provisions related to Corporate Social
responsibility under
Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
42. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
Your company has adopted the "Code of Conduct on Prohibition of insider trading
"and "Code of Conduct
for Directors and Senior Management Personnel" for regulating the dissemination of
Unpublished Price
Sensitive Information and trading in security by insiders.
43. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the period under review, the personal and industrial relations with the
employees remained cordial
in all respects. The management has always carried out systematic appraisal of performance
and imparted
training at periodic intervals. The Company recognizes talent and has judiciously followed
the principle of
rewarding performance.
Sl. Particulars |
Nos |
1 Number of women employees working |
0 |
2 Number of women employees eligible for Maternity Benefit |
0 |
3 Number of women employees who availed Maternity Benefit |
0 |
44. SEBI COMPLAINTS REDRESS SYSTEM (SCORES)
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based complaints redress
system. The salient
features of this system are centralized database of all complaints, online upload of
Action Taken Reports
(ATRs) by the concerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the
complaint and
its status. Your Company is registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all
investor complaints
received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time limit from the receipt of
the complaint.
Your Company would like to inform you that it has not received any complaint on the SCORES
during
financial year 2024-25.
45. INVESTOR GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL STATUS
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there were no complaints or queries received from
the shareholders of
the Company. Company Secretary acts as the Compliance Officer of the Company is
responsible for Annual
Report 2025 80 complying with the provisions of the Listing Regulations, requirements of
securities laws
and SEBI Insider Trading Regulations. The Investor can send their query to cs@aandmjumbobags.com .
46. OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT
The Company has been complied with all regulatory requirements of central government
and state
government and there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or
Courts or
Tribunals during the year impacting the going concern status and the Companys operations
in future.
47. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 43(a)(ii) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no information
as per provisions
of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and
Debenture) Rules,
2014 is furnished.
48. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 54(1)(d) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares During the financial year under
review and hence no
information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the
Companies (Share
Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
49. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 62(1)(b) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The Company has not issued any ESOP During the financial year under review and hence no
information
as per provisions of Section 62(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies
(Share Capital and
Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
50. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
During the financial year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of
voting rights in
respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3)
of the Act
read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
51. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016:
No application was filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by a financial or
operational creditor
or by the Company itself under the IBC before the NCLT.
52. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL:
During the financial year under review, No orders have been received or passed by any
Regulator or Court
or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Companys operations
in future.
53. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND
VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
During the financial year under review, there has been no one time settlement of loans
taken from banks
and financial institutions.
54. MATERIAL CHANGES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year under review, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE),
has granted
approval for the revocation of suspension in trading of the Companys equity shares w.e.f
13th August,
2024.
Other than as mentioned above, there has been no material changes that occurred in the Company.
55. LOANS FROM DIRECTORS:
During the financial year under review, the Company has borrowed amount(s] from
Directors and the
same is disclosed in the financial statement.
56. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
The disclosures as per Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration] Rules, 2014
have been marked
as "ANNEXURE __".
57. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
During the financial year under review, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Report as stipulated
under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations is not applicable to the Company and hence
it does not form
part of this Annual Report.
58. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5] of the Companies Act, 2013, in
relation to audited
financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, the
Board of Directors
confirms that:
(i) In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the period ended March 31, 2025, the
applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
(ii) Such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and
estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end
of the financial year and of the Profit/Loss of the Company for the year ended March 31,
2025.
(in] Proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) The annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 on a going concern basis.
(v) Internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal
financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
(vi)Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.
59. WEBSITE:
As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has maintained a
functional website
namely "http://www.aandmjumbobags.com/"
containing basic information about the Company. The
website of the Company is also containing information like Policies, Shareholding Pattern,
Financial Results
and information of the designated officials of the Company who are responsible for
assisting and handling
investor grievances for the benefit of all stakeholders of the Company, etc.
60. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the customers, shareholders, suppliers,
bankers, business
partners/associates, financial institutions, Central and State Government authorities,
Regulatory
Authorities, Stock Exchanges and various other stakeholders for their consistent support
and
encouragement to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
A and M Jumbo Bags Limited |
S ava n ku m a r S S h i nga l a |
Siddharth Patel |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Director |
(DIN:08548046) |
(DIN:08766790) |
Place: Ahmedabad |
Date: 05/09/2025 |
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Townships, Shela, Ahmedabad- |
380058 |
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