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Comfort Intech Ltd Directors Report

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THE MEMBERS OF COMFORT INTECH LIMITED,

Your Board of Directors are pleased to present the 31st (Thirty First) Annual Report of Comfort Intech Limited ("the Company") together with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated), for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.

1) FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The summary of Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial performance of the Company, for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is summarized as under:

( in lakh, except EPS)

Standalone Consolidated
Particulars 2024-25 2023-24 2024-25 2023-24
Revenue from Operations 17,592.00 18,272.16 18,233.71 18,385.65
Other Income 379.45 378.93 388.07 384.82

Total Income

17,971.45 18,651.09 18,621.78 18,770.48

Total Expenditure

16,983.11 17,683.72 17,601.10 17,858.43

Profit before Tax

988.34 967.37 1,020.68 912.05
Current Tax Expenses 215.40 205.85 215.40 205.85
Deferred Tax (17.46) 50.82 (5.25) 44.79
Tax of earlier years 0.22 (6.91) 0.22 (6.91)
Share of Profit/ (Loss) of Associate - - 340.37 1,040.06

Profit for the Year

790.19 717.62 1,150.68 1,708.39
Other comprehensive income/(loss) 414.43 1750.58 413.65 1,755.15

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

1,204.62 2,468.20 1,564.33 3,463.53

Earnings Per Share (EPS) (Basic & Diluted)

0.25 0.22 0.35 0.54

2) FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025 have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS), as per the relevant provisions of sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as "SEBI Listing Regulations"). The financial statements have been reviewed by the Statutory Auditor of the Company.

During the year under review, your Companys total revenue from operations on a standalone basis has changed to 17,592.00 lakh as compared to 18,272.16 lakh in the previous financial year. However, the Net profit has increased to 790.19 lakh as compared to 717.62 lakh in the previous financial year. During the year under review, your Companys total revenue from operations on consolidated basis has changed to 18,233.71 lakh as compared to 18,385.65 lakh in the previous financial year. Further, the Net profit (along with share of associate companies) changed to 1,150.68 lakh as compared to 1,708.39 lakh in the previous financial year. In accordance with Ind AS 108, the Company has disclosed the segment information in the statement of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements.

3) DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 0.07/- per equity share of Re. 1/- each, i.e., equivalent to 7% on the paid up equity share capital of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 at its Meeting held on May 20, 2025 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company.

4) TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND AMOUNTS AND CONCERNED SHARES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND ("IEPF")

Pursuant to Section 124(5) of the Act read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (including any statutory modification(s) and / or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), that the Company is required to transfer the amounts of unpaid dividend remaining unpaid and unclaimed for a continuous period of seven years from the date of transfer of such amount to Unpaid Dividend Account to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") Authority. Further, pursuant to section 124(6) of the Act read with the Rules requires that all shares, in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more, shall be transferred by the Company to the IEPF Authority along with statement containing such details as may be prescribed.

The Company transferred the unclaimed and unpaid dividend amount of 1,31,174/- for the financial year 2016-17 from its Unclaimed Dividend Account to Investor Education and Protection Fund (hereinafter referred to as "IEPF") on November 08, 2024. Further, 4,08,650 number of equity shares which were underlying such dividend amounts remaining unclaimed and unpaid were also transferred to IEPF Authority. Those Members whose unclaimed and unpaid dividend amounts from financial year 2016-17 or before & underlying shares are transferred to IEPF may claim the same from IEPF Authority.

Further, members who have not yet en-cashed their final dividends from financial year 2017-18 are requested to make their claims to the Company/ Register and Share Transfer Agent ("RTA") of the Company on or before Tuesday, October 07, 2025. Members are requested to quote their folio numbers / DP ID – Client ID and PAN in all their correspondence.

Subsequent to the aforesaid date, the Company shall proceed to transfer final dividends from financial year 2017-18 and underlying equity shares to IEPF by following applicable law.

No claim shall lie against the Company in respect of unpaid/ unclaimed dividend amount and the underlying equity shares transferred to the IEPF including all the benefits accruing on such shares, if any and same can be claimed from the IEPF Authority by making an application in Form No. IEPF-5 and after following the procedure prescribed in the Rules, details of which are available on the website of the IEPF Authority www.iepf.gov.in.

5) SHARE CAPITAL

The authorised equity share capital of your Company as on March 31, 2025 was 45,00,00,000 (Rupees Forty Five Crore only) divided into 45,00,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1/- each, issued & subscribed share capital of the Company was 31,99,71,540/- and paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 was 31,99,38,080/- (Rupees Thirty-One Crore Ninety-Nine Lakh Thirty-Eight Thousand and Eighty only) divided into 31,99,38,080 equity shares of Re. 1/- each.

Further;

The Authorised Share Capital of the Company has increased from 40,00,00,000 to 45,00,00,00

The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the 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; 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; The Company has not granted employee stock options as per provisions of section 62(1)(b) of the Act, read with rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014; During the 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; There was no instance of issue of shares by any other mode during the year under review.

6) TRANSFER TO RESERVES

In the year under review, the Board of Directors has decided to plough back the entire amount of profit in the business of the Company. Accordingly, your Company has not transferred any amount to general reserves during the Financial Year. The closing balance of the retained earnings of the Company for Financial Year 2024-2025, after all appropriation and adjustments, stood at 4208.98 lakh.

7) LISTING WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGE

Your Companys equity shares are currently listed on BSE Limited. Accordingly, the Annual listing fees for the financial year 2025-26 has been paid to the said stock exchange.

During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of your Company, at their meeting held on January 22, 2025 inter-alia approved the listing of its existing equity shares on National Stock Exchange. Accordingly, your Company has made an application for the same.

Further, your Company was classified among top 2000 listed Companies on BSE Limited based on Market Capitalization as on March 31, 2024 and your company continued to maintain such position as on March 31, 2025.

8) SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

As on March 31, 2025, pursuant to section 2(6) and 2(87) of the Act, your Company has

• One (1) Subsidiary Company namely, Liquors India Limited,

• Two (2) Associate Companies namely,

Lemonade Shares & Securities Private Limited and Comfort Securities Limited.

Further, the Company has no joint venture within the meaning of section 2(6) of the Act.

An Overview of Subsidiary and Associate Companies is as under:

LIQUORS INDIA LIMITED

Liquors India Limited (LIL) is a public limited company incorporated in the year 1975 and its registered office is situated in Hyderabad. It became a subsidiary of your Company with effect from January 20, 2024. Prior to this, LIL was regarded as an Associate Entity of your Company. LIL operates primarily in the alcoholic beverages sector, specializing in the manufacturing, bottling, and distribution of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) across the state of telengana.

As a subsidiary, LIL contributes to the diversified portfolio of CIL, enhancing the groups presence in the alcoholic beverages sector while adhering to governance and regulatory compliance standards.

LEMONADE SHARE & SECURITIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Lemonade Share & Securities Private Limited ("LSSPL") is a private limited company incorporated in the year 2010 and its registered office is situated in Mumbai. LSSPL is engaged in the activities related to financial sector.

As an associate of CIL, LSSPL, together with other group companies, contributes to the presence in the financial and capital markets.

COMFORT SECURITIES LIMITED:

Comfort Securities Limited ("CSL"), a key entity within the Comfort Group, is a public limited company incorporated in the year 2002 and its registered office is situated in Mumbai. CSL is primarily engaged in business related to the capital market and is a SEBI-registered Merchant Banker, Stock Broker, a member of BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange Limited, and Depository Participant with Central Depository Services (India) Limited.

CSL offers a wide array of services including equity and derivatives trading, commodities, mutual funds, margin funding, depository services, merchant banking, etc. serving over 10,000 clients and strives to expand its presence through digital platforms and a robust partner network.

Further, there has been no material changes in the nature of the business of the Subsidiary and Associate Companies during the year under review and no Company became or ceased to be a Subsidiary or Associate Company of your company.

Pursuant to section 129(3) of the Companies Act 2013, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Subsidiary and Associate companies, in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed as "Annexure I" to this Report.

9) DEPOSITS

Your Company has not accepted any public deposits within the meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 and no amount in respect of the principal or interest on deposits was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.

10) MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE COMPANY

There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this report. It is hereby confirmed that there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.

11) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company has established adequate systems to ensure compliance with all the applicable provisions and that such systems are operating effectively. Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, a separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company, together with a declaration with respect to the compliance with the Code of Conduct duly signed by the Chief Executive Officer and a Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance, forms an integral part of this Annual Report.

12) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors serves as the highest governing body appointed by the shareholders to oversee the overall operations of the Company. Its primary responsibilities include providing strategic direction, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risks efficiently, and protecting stakeholder interests while fostering long-term, sustainable growth. The Board comprises professionals with diverse expertise across various fields. The responsibility for handling the Companys daily operations lies with the senior management team.

As of March 31, 2025, the Companys Board consisted six (6) members, including one (1) Non – Executive Non- Independent Director, four (4) Independent Directors and one (1) Executive Woman Director.

Details regarding the composition of the Board and its Committees, the tenure of Directors, and other relevant information are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.

The composition of the Board of Directors is in compliance with Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

In compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has identified the key skills, expertise, and core competencies required in the context of the Companys business to ensure effective governance. These attributes, as possessed by the Directors, are also outlined in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

Details of Board of Directors as on March 31, 2025 are as follows:

Sr. No. Name of the Directors DIN Category
1 Mr. Ankur Agrawal 06408167 Non-Executive-Non-IndependentDirector,Chairperson
2 Mr. Devendra Lal Thakur 00392511 Non-Executive - Independent Director
3 Mr. Milin Ramani 07697636 Non-Executive - Independent Director
4 Mrs. Apeksha Kadam 08878724 Executive Woman Director
5 Mr. Hiten Sanmukhlal Shah 02185059 Non-Executive - Independent Director
6 Mr. Vibhor Kala 05214038 Non-Executive - Independent Director

a. Changes in Directors:

(1) Appointment/Re-appointment:

At the Thirtieth (30th) AGM of the Company held on August 23, 2024, the shareholders, on the basis of recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board, have considered and approved the following:

- Appointment of Mr. Hiten Shah (DIN: 02185059) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five years commencing from March 28, 2024 to March 27, 2029;

- Appointment of Mr. Vibhor Kala (DIN: 05214038) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five years commencing from March 28, 2024 to March 27, 2029;

- Re-appointment of Mr. Milin Ramani (DIN: 07697636), as Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board for second term of 5 consecutive years with effect from June 29, 2024 till June 28, 2029.

In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Hiten Shah, Mr. Vibhor Kala and Mr. Milin Ramani are a person of integrity and fulfils requisite conditions as per applicable laws and are independent of the management of the company.

(2) Cessation/ Resignation:

During the year under review, there was no instance of Cessation/ Resignation of any of the Directors of the Company.

(3) Director liable to retire by rotation

Pursuant to the provisions of section 152(6) of the Act, Mr. Ankur Anil Agrawal, Non-Executive – Non-Independent Director, is liable to retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board have recommended re-appointment of Mr. Ankur Anil Agrawal.

Brief resume, nature of expertise, disclosure of relationship between directors inter-se, details of directorships and committee membership held in other companies of the Director proposed to be reappointed, along with his shareholding in the company, as stipulated under Secretarial Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, is appended to the Notice of the ensuing AGM.

During the year under review, the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses, if any incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board / Committees of the Company. b. Non-Disqualification of Directors

None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors in terms of Section 164 of the Act, read with Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. The Company has received the requisite declarations from all the Directors confirming compliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Further, a certificate from the Secretarial Auditor confirming that none of the Directors of the Company have been disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors has been obtained and annexed to Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.

Key Managerial Personnel

During the financial year under review, following changes occurred in Key Managerial Personnel of the Company: During the year, Mrs. Nidhi Grover has tendered her resignation from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on August 31, 2024, Subsequently, Mrs. Rachna Hinger was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, with effect from November 28, 2024.

Following were the Key Managerial Personnel as on March 31, 2025 pursuant to Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:

Sr. No.

Name of the KMP Designation
1. Mr. Anil Agrawal Chief Executive Officer
2. Mr. Kailash Purohit Chief Financial Officer
3. Mr. Rachana Hinger Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Further, subsequent to the end of the financial year under review, Mrs. Rachana Hinger resigned from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, with effect from the close of business hours on May 20, 2025.

Accordingly, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Omkar M. Mistry as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, with effect from May 21, 2025.

Directors Evaluation

In accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board conducts an annual evaluation of the performance of its Committees, and individual Directors, with the objective of enhancing their overall effectiveness.

The Company has a well-defined assessment process, designed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (‘NRC) to evaluate the performance of the Board, its Committees, Non-Executive and Independent Directors, the Chairperson.

The performance evaluation of Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board, excluding the Directors being evaluated.

A separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on January 22, 2025, wherein the performance of the Board as a whole, the Chairperson of the Company, and the Non-Independent Directors was evaluated. The Independent Directors also assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of information flow between the Companys Management and the Board.

The performance of the Chairperson was assessed by the Independent Directors, taking into consideration the feedback received from both Executive and Non-Executive Directors.

The outcomes of the evaluation, including insights and suggestions for improvement, were deliberated upon during meetings of the Independent Directors, the NRC, and the Board. These discussions focused on strengthening director engagement, improving board processes, and enhancing the overall governance framework of the Company. The Independent Directors were satisfied with the overall performance of Board, its Committees & the internal procedures put in place.

Declaration by Independent Directors:

The Company has received the necessary declarations from all the Independent Directors under section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, that they meet the criteria of Independence laid down in section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Furthermore, the Independent Directors have also submitted declarations of compliance with Rules 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, confirming that their names are included in the databank of Independent Directors maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).

The Board after reviewing and taking on record the declarations/ disclosures and acknowledging the veracity of the same, is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise, hold highest standards of integrity and are Independent of the Management of the Company.

The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors are available on the website of the Company at www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations Disclosure regarding the skills/expertise/competence possessed by the Directors is given in detail in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.

Familiarization program for Independent Directors:

Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has implemented a system to familiarize its Independent Directors. This system is designed to ensure a deep understanding of the Companys operations, business model, core values, culture, and the broader industry landscape. The induction is further supported by ongoing updates throughout the year.

A detailed note on the familiarization programme, including orientation and training initiatives for Directors, is provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Annual Report.

The Independent Directors are regularly apprised at the Board Meeting of regulatory developments and legal updates relevant to the Companys operations. In addition, business opportunities, challenges, and strategic outlook are explored in depth during the Companys annual Strategy Meeting, which includes dedicated sessions on each business vertical and facilitates meaningful interaction between the Board and Senior Management. During the Financial Year 2024–25, the Company conducted one familiarization programme, with Independent Directors wherein they have spent approximately 2 hours in the session. As of March 31, 2025, the Company has conducted a total of 9 familiarization programmes/meetings, and the cumulative time spent by Independent Directors on these initiatives is 16 hours.

The Familiarization Programme Policy for Independent Directors is available on the Companys website at www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations

Board and Committee Meetings:

During the financial year 2024-25, six (6) Board Meetings and fifteen (15) Committee Meetings were held. The Board has established following three mandatory Committees in compliance with the requirements of the business and relevant provisions of Act and SEBI Listing Regulations: a. Audit Committee; b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee; c. Stakeholders Relationship Committee; Further, the Company has also constituted one (1) non-mandatory Committee, i.e. Operations Committee to deal with the matters relating to routine banking and day-to-day business affairs.

The details of the Board and its Committees along with their composition, meetings held during the year, quorum and other related matters are given under Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.

Succession Plan

In order to ensure orderly succession of the Board of Directors and Senior Management and pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 17(4) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Companys Board has adopted a policy on succession planning for the Board and Senior Management. The policy is available on the website of the Company at web link www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations. The detailed policy aspects are also mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.

13) AUDITORS

STATUTORY AUDITOR

The role of the statutory auditor inter-alia is to conduct independent audit of financial statements, assess internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to provide assurance on financial integrity and transparency.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, at the 28th AGM held on September 29, 2022, the Members of the Company approved re-appointment of M/s. A. R. Sodha & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN 110324W), as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for a further period of 5 consecutive years to hold office from the conclusion of the 28th AGM till the conclusion of the 33rd AGM, scheduled to be held in the year 2027.

M/s. A. R. Sodha & Co., Chartered Accountants has audited the books of accounts of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 and have issued the Auditors Report thereon. The report provided by the Statutory Auditor along with the notes is enclosed with the Financial Statements and is self-explanatory. There are no Qualification, Reservation or Adverse Remark in the Auditors Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, which require any explanation from the Board of Directors.

Further, the Statutory Auditor was present at the last AGM and has not reported any fraud as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act during the financial year under review.

SECRETARIAL AUDITOR

The role of the Secretarial Auditor inter-alia is to verify and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance norms related to secretarial and procedural matters, providing assurance on compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations the Company has appointed M/s. Mitesh J. Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (Membership No.: F10070; Certificate of Practice No.: 12891), as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 to conduct Secretarial Audit and issue the Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3.

The report of the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2024-25 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer. The said Secretarial Auditor Report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed as Annexure II to this Report and is self-explanatory.

Further, the Secretarial Auditor was present at the last AGM and has not reported any fraud as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act during the financial year under review.

Further, as per the SEBI Amendments dated December 12, 2024 to SEBI Listing Regulations, every listed company shall appoint an individual as Secretarial Auditor for not more than one term of five consecutive years or Secretarial Audit firm as Secretarial Auditor for not more than two terms of five consecutive years, subject to the approval of the shareholders by way of an Ordinary Resolution at the AGM.

Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board, at its Meeting held on May 20, 2025 approved appointment of M/s. Mitesh J. Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the term of five consecutive years with effect from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030, subject to the approval of shareholders by way of an Ordinary Resolution at the ensuing AGM. Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as a Secretarial Auditor and are eligible to hold office as Secretarial Auditor of your company. Resolution seeking their appointment as the Secretarial Auditor is mentioned in the Notice forming part of this Annual Report.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

The role of the Internal Auditor inter-alia is to independently evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. ASHP & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as an internal auditors of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. The report is periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee, which provides guidance and recommendations for strengthening internal controls and improving operational efficiency.

COST AUDITOR

Provisions of section 148(1) of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Cost records and Audit) Rules, 2014 relating to the maintenance and audit of cost records and appointment of cost auditor are not applicable to your company.

14) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY

The Company has in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for its Directors and Senior Managerial Personnel in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The policy is approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board.

The Committee periodically evaluates the composition of the Board to ensure achievement of an optimum mix of size, skills, independence, knowledge, age, gender, expertise and experience.

The policy is available on the website of the Company at web link: www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations. Further, the detailed policy aspects are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming an integral part of this Annual Report.

15) CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING

The Company has adopted the Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information and Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 ("Insider Trading Regulations").

Pursuant to above, the Company has put in place adequate and effective system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the requirements of Insider Trading Regulations.

Both the Codes are available on website of the Company at web link www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations.

16) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year under review, all related party transactions entered are at an arms length basis and in the ordinary course of business. Prior omnibus approval of the members of Audit Committee who are Independent Directors is obtained for Related Party Transactions which are of a repetitive nature. All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for their review on quarterly basis.

Further, details of the material related party transactions under Section 188 (1) of the Act, as required to be disclosed under Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134 (3) of the Act is attached as Annexure III. Further, details of the Related

Party Transactions are also provided in the accompanying Financial Statements which form part of this Annual Report.

The Company has put in place a policy for related party transactions ("RPT policy") which has been reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors respectively and is also reviewed and amended from time to time, subject to atleast once in three years. The RPT policy provides for identification of related party(ies) and related party transactions, materiality of related party transactions, necessary approvals by the Audit Committee/ Board of Directors/ Shareholders for related party transactions, subsequent material modification thereof, reporting and disclosure requirements in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The said RPT policy and Report has also been uploaded on the website of the company and can be accessed at the following link: www.comfortintech.com/Investorrelation.

Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your company has timely filed the half yearly reports on related party transactions with the Stock Exchange.

17) WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM

The Company is committed to conducting its affairs with fairness, transparency, and the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. In alignment with the Code of Conduct (CoC) of the Company, all actual or potential violations—regardless of how minor or perceived—are treated with utmost seriousness. The Company places high importance on the role of employees in identifying and reporting any breaches of the CoC.

In compliance with section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy and has established Vigil Mechanism. The Whistle Blower Policy encourages Directors, employees, and other stakeholders to promptly report any actual or suspected violations of the Code of Conduct (CoC), or any incident that could potentially impact the Companys business or reputation. Stakeholders are provided with multiple channels to raise their concerns and are encouraged to do so internally to enable timely resolution. The Company is committed to safeguarding Whistle Blowers and strictly prohibits any form of retaliation or intimidation against them. Any such acts will be treated as violations of the CoC and will attract appropriate disciplinary action.

A report indicating the number of cases reported, investigations conducted, including status updates, is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. The Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee remains present during these discussions.

The Company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at www.comfortintech.com/investor-relation.

During the financial year 2024-25, no cases under the mechanism were reported and no personnel of the company have been denied access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.

18) PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE

Your Company is committed to upheld and maintain the dignity of woman employees and to provide a safe and conducive work environment to all its employees and associates working in the Company.

The Company has implemented a Policy for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace, in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. In line with this, an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been established to address and resolve complaints related to sexual harassment, if any. The policy covers all employees, including permanent, contractual, temporary, and trainees.

The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed of during the year:

Particulars No of Complaints
Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year, i.e. April 01, 2024 Nil
Number of complaints received during the year Nil
Number of complaints disposed of during the year Nil
Number of cases pending at the end of the year, i.e. March 31, 2025 Nil

19) ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return in e-form MGT-7 for the financial year 2024–25 shall be made available on the Companys website www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations.

20) DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that: i. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there is no material departures; ii. they have selected 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 affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year under review; iii. they have 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; iv. they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis; v. they had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; vi. they had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system is adequate and operating effectively.

21) MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under the Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule-V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report. It provides a comprehensive overview of the industry structure, global and domestic economic scenarios, developments in business operations / performance of the companys various businesses, the adequacy internal controls, risk management systems, human resources and other material developments during the financial year 2024-25.

22) REMUNERATION TO DIRECTORS, PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND HUMAN RESOURCES (HR)

The Company has adopted a Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.

The Companys remuneration philosophy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and employees is based on fostering a culture of leadership and trust. Remuneration is paid in accordance with the Companys Remuneration Policy. Details of Directors remuneration are included in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report and financial statements. The disclosure under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the related Rules, is not applicable, as no employee received remuneration above the specified limits.

Further, the ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employees remuneration and other details in terms of Section 197(12) of the Act read along with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as Annexure IV of this report.

23) INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Board of Directors and the management are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial reporting. These controls are designed in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework to provide reasonable assurance on the accuracy of the financial statements and adherence to statutory requirements.

The management team has assessed the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as at March 31, 2025 and believe that these systems provide reasonable assurance that our internal financial controls are designed effectively and are operating as intended.

The Company has established a robust system of internal controls, commensurate with its size and operations, to ensure that assets are safeguarded and transactions are appropriately authorised, recorded, and reported. These controls have been documented, digitized, and embedded into core business processes. Key components of the internal control framework include:

Segregation of Duties: Clearly defined roles and responsibilities to prevent unauthorized transactions.

Authorization and Approval Processes: Stringent approval mechanisms for financial transactions and capital expenditures.

Periodic Monitoring and Audits: Periodic internal audit and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of controls.

IT and System Controls: Implementation of advanced financial reporting systems and cybersecurity measures to protect financial data.

Assurance on the effectiveness is obtained through management reviews, controls self-assessment, and periodic reporting of the in-house team that evaluates and provides assurance of its adequacy and effectiveness. The controls are also tested by the internal and statutory auditors during their audits.

Based on the framework of Internal Financial Controls and Compliance Systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the Internal, Statutory and Secretarial Auditors and External Consultants, including Audit of Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit Committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Companys Internal Financial Controls were adequate and effective during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.

24) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

Since the operations of your company are not energy-intensive and the disclosures pursuant to the provisions of section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable. Nevertheless, the Company remains committed to energy conservation and has implemented various environmentally friendly initiatives. It continues to give major emphasis for conservation of Energy.

The Companys operations do not require significant import of technology.

25) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Details of foreign exchange earnings and outgo required under section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as under:

Particulars Year Ended March 31, 2025 Year Ended March 31, 2024
Foreign Exchange Used 99.22 -
Foreign Exchange Earned - -

26) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ("CSR")

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of the Companys ethos, aligning with its economic growth and social responsibility. The Company remains focused on implementing key sustainability initiatives in its identified priority areas. A formal CSR Policy has been adopted in compliance with the provisions of the Section 135 of Companies Act.

As the amount required to be spent by the Company on CSR during the financial year 2024-25 does not exceed fifty lakh rupees, all the functions of CSR committee are discharged and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, in accordance with the applicable provisions.

During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has identified rural development projects as the focused area for its CSR activity (ies). The Company has also in place a CSR Policy as approved by the Board and the same is available on the Companys website: www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations.

Further, Chief Financial Officer of the Company has certified that the funds disbursed have been utilized for the purpose and in the manner approved by the Board for Financial Year 2024-25. The detailed CSR Report in prescribed form is annexed to this Report as Annexure V.

27) RISK MANAGEMENT

The Companys business is exposed to a wide range of risks arising from a volatile, uncertain, and complex operating environment. Effective risk management is essential to ensuring the Companys long-term sustainability and success. At Comfort, risk management is integrated into the corporate strategy and operational framework. The Company has implemented a structured risk management framework that enables it to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks. This framework supports the achievement of business objectives by aligning operational controls with the Companys mission and vision. The risk management process is continuously reviewed and strengthened to adapt to the evolving business landscape.

The Risk Management Policy has been adopted by the Board and is consistent with the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The Company has established governance procedures for information flow, communication, and risk reporting to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. These procedures cover risk assessment, mitigation strategies, evaluation of effectiveness, and reporting of outcomes and status.

The Board and the Audit Committee periodically review the risk management policy and business plans, and develop a comprehensive Risk Management Strategy as per the Companys evolving needs.

28) COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961

The Company is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment for all its employees. In line with this commitment, we confirm our full compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including its subsequent amendments.

All eligible female employees are provided maternity benefits as per the statutory requirements, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal during maternity leave. The Company has taken appropriate measures to ensure that women employees are made aware of their rights under the Act. Additionally, necessary facilities have been provided in accordance with the applicable provisions to ensure a safe and supportive working environment for women employees during and after pregnancy.

The Company remains committed to upholding employee welfare and ensuring compliance with all applicable Labour laws and social welfare legislations.

29) PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments as per Section 186 of the Act, are provided in the notes to the financial statements which forms a part of this Annual Report.

30) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

In compliance with the Regulation 17(8) read with Part B of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") have issue a certificate on financial statements of the company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 and the same is annexed to Corporate Governance Report which form part of this Annual Report.

31) SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

During the Financial Year 2024-25, there were no significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and operations of the company in the future.

32) SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

Your Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

33) CODE OF CONDUCT

Members of the board of directors and senior management personnel are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all their actions and decisions. They must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, avoid conflicts of interest, and promote a respectful and inclusive work environment.

The Company has formulated and adopted Code of Conduct for all members of the board of directors and senior management personnel which is available on the Companys website at www.comfortintech.com/investor-relations.

The Company has received confirmation from all members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel regarding compliance with the said Code of Conduct for the year under review. The declaration signed by Mr. Anil Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer of the Company stating that the members of board of directors and senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct of board of directors and senior management personnel is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.

34) GENERAL DISCLOSURE

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company; There was no revision in the financial statements;

During the year under review, the Company has not raised any funds through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement; During the year under review, the Company has not made any application under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and there is no proceeding pending under the said Code as at the end of the Financial Year; During the year, the Company has not undergone any one-time settlement and therefore the disclosure in this regard is not applicable;

35) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board of Directors expresses their sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts and contributions of employees across all levels of the Company. The Board also extends its gratitude for the continued support and cooperation received from the Government of India, various State Governments, financial institutions, banks, shareholders, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The unwavering commitment and professionalism demonstrated by the Companys workforce have been integral to its sustained success. The Directors look forward to their continued support and collaboration in the future.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

COMFORT INTECH LIMITED

Sd/-

ANKUR AGRAWAL

CHAIRPERSON & DIRECTOR

DIN: 06408167

DATE : AUGUST 07, 2025

PLACE : MUMBAI

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