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Your directors take pleasure in presenting the 41st Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company, along with the summary of the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year (FY) ended 31st March, 2025.

The consolidated performance of the Company and its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.

1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:

(Amount in Lakhs)

Particulars Standalone Standalone Consolidated Consolidated
Financial Year 20242025 Financial Year 20232024 Financial Year 20242025 Financial Year 20232024
Revenue from Operations 19,122.10 21,929.93 19,122,101 21,929.93
Other Income 10,000.15 6,238.59 10,026.61 6,275.80
Total Income 29,122.25 28,168.52 29,148.71 28,205.73
Expenses
Operating expenses 15684.83 22,554.90 15,916.93 22,612.61
Total Expenses
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense 13,437.42 5,613.62 13,231.78 5,593.13
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment 1877.21 2,133.12 1877.21 2,133.12
Profit /loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense 11,560.21 3,480.50 11,354.57 3,460.01
Less: Finance Cost 179.58 120.07 179,841 120.20
Less: Exceptional Item (Amounts written back and Impairment on Property, Plant & Equipment) 500.55 - 500.55 -
Profit/ (Loss) Before Taxation 10,880.08 3,360.44 10,674.18 3,339.81
Less: Provision for Taxation - - - -
Current Tax - - 58.52 -
Deferred Tax - (678.38) - (678.38)
Tax of Earlier Year 58.52 - 0,131 (0.31)
Net Profit/(Loss) for the Year (1) 10,821.56 4,038.82 10,610.15 4,018.50
Total Comprehensive Income/(Expense) (2) 1.73 6.79 1.73 6.79
Total Comprehensive Income for the year (1+2) 10,818.09 4,045.61 10,611.88 4,025.29
EPS
Basic (after exceptional item) 22.62 8.07 22.21 8.03
Diluted (after exceptional item) 21.63 8.07 21.21 8.03

Note:

Previous years figures have been reclassified/regrouped wherever necessary, to correspond with those of the current year.

2. COMPANY PERFORMANCE AND THE STATE OF THE COMPANYS AFFAIRS:

The Highlights of the Companys Performance for the FY ended 31st March, 2025 are as under: Standalone:

The total revenue from operations is recorded at Rs.19,122.10 lakhs from Rs.21,929.93 lakhs as compared to last year.

The total profit before tax is Rs.11,380.63lakhs against last years profit of Rs.3,360.44 lakhs.

The total profit after tax is Rs.10,821.56 lakhs against last years profit of Rs.4,038.82 lakhs.

Consolidated.

The total revenue from operations is recorded at Rs.19,122.10 lakhs from Rs.21,929.93 lakhs as compared to last year.

The total profit before tax is Rs.10,674.17 lakhs against last years profit of Rs.3,339.81lakhs. -I- The total profit after tax is Rs.4,018.50 lakhs against last years profit of Rs.10,610.14 lakhs.

Segment Reporting

Your Company operates in three primary business segments, namely "Textile" and "Infrastructure Projects" which constitutes a reportable segment in the context of Ind AS 108 on "Operating Segments".

Therefore, the total Segmental profit before tax & interest is Rs.11,3654.57/- lakhs against last years profit of Rs.3,460.01/- lakhs under textile segment reporting. The total loss before tax & interest is Rs.205.64/- against last years loss of Rs.20.51/- lakhs under infrastructure projects segment. The total loss before tax & interest is Rs.5,068.00/- against last years loss of Rs.3,480.52/- lakhs under Textile segment.

Also, the performance of the Company for the FY ended 31st March, 2025 is provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.

3. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profit for FY 25 appearing in the Statement of profit and loss.

4. DIVIDEND:

The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances, has decided that it would be prudent, not to recommend any Dividend for the year under review.

5. SHARE CAPITAL:

a. Authorized Share Capital: The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on the date of this report is Rs.1,10,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Hundred and Ten Crores Only) divided into 11,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- (Indian Rupees Ten each).

b. Paid Up Equity Capital: The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on the date of this report is Rs.50,03,31,430/- (Indian Rupees Fifty Crores Three Lakhs Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty Only) divided into 5,00,33,143 equity shares of Rs.10/- (Indian Rupees Ten each).

6. DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES. ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES:

On 31st March, 2025, the Company has one subsidiary company i.e., Flowline Developers Private Limited and there has been no material change in the nature of the business of the said subsidiary. There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").

Further the Company contributed in the capital account of DLH North Housing LLP ("LLP") to admit as a new partner in the said LLP.

Pursuant to Section 129 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rule, 2014, a statement containing the salient features of financial statements of the companys subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is attached herewith as Annexure - I and forms part of this Report.

Except as stated in this Report, there are no Companies/Body Corporate which have become/ceased to be subsidiary/ Joint Venture / Associate during the year under review.

Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiary, are available on the Companys website at www.gbglobal.in .

The policy for determining Material Subsidiaries as approved by the Board of Directors is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in and the web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct-policies.php .

7. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards OInd AS) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis except for certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Act (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India OSEBI). The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016. The Company has adopted all the Ind AS standards and the adoption was carried out in accordance with applicable transition guidance. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy thereto in use.

In light of the aforesaid and pursuant to the requirements under sub section (3)(c) and (5) of Section 134 of the Act, with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement, your management state that:

i. In the preparation of the annual accounts for FY ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

ii. Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates made that were 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 FY and of the profit of the Company for the year under review;

iii. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provision of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv. The annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;

v. Internal financial controls to be followed by the Company have been laid down and ensured that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and

vi. Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

8. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:

During the year under review, there has been no change in the main business object of the Company.

9. CHANGE IN THE NAME OF THE COMPANY:

During the year under review, there was no change in the name of the Company.

10. MANAGEMENT

a. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

In accordance with the requirements of the Act and the Companys Articles of Association, Mrs. Tanam Thakkar (DIN:00284512) retires by rotation and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.

The Composition of the Board of Directors during the FY 24-25 is as follows:

Sr. No. Director Details

Designation

DIN

1 Mr. Vijay Thakkar

Managing Director

00189355

2 *Mr. Harsh Somaiya

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

06360600

3 Mr. Dev Thakkar

Chairman - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

07698270

4 Mrs. Tanam Thakkar

Non-Executive NonIndependent Woman Director

00284512

5 Mr. Paresh Jain

Non-Executive - Independent Director

05159799

6 Mr. Aayush Prashant Agrawal

Non-Executive - Independent Director

09101979

7 Mr. Akshat Prashant Agrawal

Non-Executive - Independent Director

09107481

9 **Mr. Dinesh Tarfe

Non-Executive - Independent Director

10104238

During the year under review, Mr. Harsh Somaiya resigned from the post of Executive Director and ChiefExecutive officer with effect from 04h September, 2024 and20h December, 2024 respectively.

**During the year under review, Mr. Dinesh Tarfe resigned from the Board with effect from 04h September, 2024

Further, there were no changes in the composition of the Board during the year under review: The Composition of Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") during the FY 24-25 is as follows:

Sr. No. KMP Details

Designation

PAN

1 *Mr. Harsh Somaiya

Chief Executive Officer

ECWPS5001P

2 **Ms. Aastha Kochar

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

EUUPK2856L

3 Mr. Kisha n Jaiswal

Chief Financial Officer

AHTPJ5324L

4 ***Ms. Nishi Jain

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

ARPPJ8958E

*Mr. Harsh Somaiya was resigned as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 20th December, 2024.

**Ms. Aastha Kochar Jhawar was appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company from 05th September, 2023. Further, she resigned from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effect from the dosing hours of20h September, 2024.

***Ms. NishiJain was appointed as the Company Secretary& Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 14th November, 2024.

11. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

Mr. Paresh Jain, Mr. Aayush Prashant Agrawal and Mr. Akshat Prashant Agrawal are the Independent Directors on the Board of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations").

In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence. Also, a statement from them that have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.

Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 16 of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence and that they are independent of the management.

In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency in terms of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) of all Independent Directors on the Board. Further in terms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Independent Directors of the Company have registered their names in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

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 and commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board/ Committees of the Company.

12. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:

During the financial year 2024-25, the Boards of Directors of the Company duly met ten (10) times. The following Meetings of the Board of Directors were held during the period under review:

Sr. No. Date of Meeting

Board Strength No. of Directors Present

1 29th May, 2024

8 6

2 12th August, 2024

8 5

3 04th September, 2024

8 8

4 20th September, 2024

6 4

5 14th November, 2024

6 4

6 04th December, 2024

6 4

7 27th December, 2024

6 4

8 14th February, 2025

6 4

9 28th February, 2025

6 4

10 21st March, 2025

6 4

For details of meetings of the Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of the Annual Report.

13. BOARD EVALUATION:

The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, and individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations.

The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and structure; degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities towards stakeholders (by way of monitoring corporate governance practices, participation in the long-term strategic planning, etc.); effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.; extent of co-ordination and cohesiveness between the Board and its Committees; and quality of relationship between board Members and the management.

The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee Members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 05th January, 2017.

In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of Executive Director and Non-Executive Directors. The Board and the NRC reviewed the performance of individual Directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual Director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution within and outside the meetings, etc. In the Board Meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors and meeting of NRC, the performance of the Board, its committees, and individual Directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.

The Companys Independent Directors met on Friday, 04th September, 2024 without the presence of Executive Directors or Members of the Management. All the Independent Directors attended the Meeting. The Board of Directors has expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.

The details of the Policy on evaluation of Boards performance is available on the Companys website.

14. POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS:

Selection and procedure for nomination and appointment of Directors

The NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements for the Board based on the industry and strategy of the Company. The Board composition analysis reflects in-depth understanding of the Company, including its strategies, environment, operations, financial condition and compliance requirements. The NRC conducts a gap analysis to refresh the Board on a periodic basis, including each time a directors appointment or re-appointment is required. The NRC reviews and vets the profiles of potential candidates vis-a-vis the required competencies, undertakes due diligence and meeting potential candidates, prior to making recommendations of their nomination to the Board.

The said policy laid down the parameters on appointment and evaluation of Board of Directors, KMPs and Senior Management Personnel setting out the guiding principles for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for identifying the individuals who are qualified to become Directors and to determine the independence of Directors, in case of their appointment as Independent Directors of the Company and other matters provided under sub-section (3) of section 178 of the Act.

The Company has in place the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for Directors, KMPs and Senior Management Personnel to align with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations. The said Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in . The web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct-policies.php .

Criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director In terms of the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act, and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations, the NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors, the key features of which are as follows:

* Qualifications - The Board nomination process encourages diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, age and gender. It also ensures that the Board has an appropriate blend of functional and industry expertise.

* Positive Attributes - Apart from the duties of Directors as prescribed in the Act, the Directors are expected to demonstrate high standards of ethical behaviour, communication skills and independent judgement. The Directors are also expected to abide by the respective Code of Conduct as applicable to them.

* Independence - A Director will be considered independent if he/she meets the criteria laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act, the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations.

The Companys policy on directors appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act is available www.gbglobal.in . The web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct-policies.php .

15. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

The Company has in place a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy ("the policy"). The said policy is established effectively for the Directors/ Key Managerial Personnel and employees of the Company, to provide a framework to facilitate responsible and secure reporting of concerns of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Companys Code of Conduct & Ethics.

In accordance with Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has established the necessary vigil mechanism that provides a formal channel for all its directors, employees and other stakeholders to report concerns about any unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Companys Code of Conduct. The details of the policy as approved by the Board of Directors is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in and the web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct- policies.php .

16. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

The Companys internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business, the size and complexity of its operations and such internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements are adequate.

The details in respect of internal financial control and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms a part of the Annual Report.

17. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:

The following are the Committees of the Board:

1. Audit Committee -

Sr. No. Name of the Member

Designation

1 Mr. Paresh Jain

Chairman

2 Mr. Dev Thakkar

Member

3 Mr. Aayush Agrawal

Member

The Audit Committee meetings were held on 29th May, 2024; 12th August, 2024; 04th September, 2024; 20th September, 2024; 14th November, 2024; 04th December, 2024; 14th February, 2025; 28th February, 2025; and 21st March, 2025.

2. Nomination & Remuneration Committee -

Sr. No. Name of the Member

Designation

1 Mr. Paresh Jain

Chairman

2 Mr. Dev Thakkar

Member

3 Mr. Aayush Agrawal

Member

The Nomination & Remuneration Committee meetings were held on 12th August, 2024, 04th September, 2024, 14th November, 2024; and 27th December, 2024.

3. Stakeholders and Relationship Committee-

Sr. No. Name of the Member

Designation

1 Mr. Dev Thakkar

Chairman

2 Mr. Vijay Thakkar

Member

3 Mr. Paresh Jain

Member

The stakeholders relationship committee meeting was held on 04th September, 2024.

4. Risk Management Committee -

The risk management committee was dissolved on 12th August, 2024. Thus, there is no meeting held during the year under review.

18.CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ("CSR"):

During the year under review, The Board of Directors of the Company in their Board Meeting held on 12th August, 2024 has formed Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) for carrying out the CSR activities going forward. The composition of the CSR Committee is mentioned below:

Sr. No. Name of the Member

Designation

1 Mr. Dev Thakkar

Chairman

2 Mr. Paresh Jain

Member

3 Mr. Vijay Thakkar

Member

Pursuant to Section 135 of the Act, the Company is required to spend 2 (two) percent of the average net profit of the Company for three immediately preceding FYs. As the average net profit of the Company during previous three FYs was negative, the Company is not required to spend any amount for the CSR purpose during the year under review.

The Annual Report on CSR activities for the FY 2024-25 as required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended is annexed as Annexure - II and forms an integral part of this report.

The policy on Corporate Social Responsibility as approved by the Board of Directors prior to the commencement of the CIRP is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in and the web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct-policies.php .

19. AUDITORS:

a. Statutory Auditors:

In accordance with Section 139, 142 of the Act, the Members of the Company in its 37th AGM, held on 28th September, 2022 have appointed M/s. Bhuta Shah & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 101474W/ W100100) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the 42nd AGM of the Company. M/s. Bhuta Shah & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants has furnished the Financial Results and Independent Auditors Report for the FY ended 31st March, 2025.

b. Secretarial Auditors:

The Board in their meeting held on 29th May, 2025 appointed M/s Himesh Pandya & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. A40991) as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for conducting Secretarial Audit for the FY 2024-25 pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, Rule 9 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and pursuant to the Listing Regulations.

The Secretarial Audit Report in MR - 3 is annexed as Annexure- III and forms an integral part of this Report.

The subsidiary company i.e., Flowline Developers Private Limited does not fall under the category of material subsidiary as per the Listing Regulations. Therefore, the provisions pertaining to Regulation 24A (1) of the Listing Regulations are not applicable to the Company.

c. Cost Auditors:

As per the requirement of Central Government and pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Company has maintained cost accounts and records.

The Company, had undergone a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), with the Resolution Plan approved by the Honble NCLT on 19th May, 2021. Post takeover, the cost records and audit reports for the financial years 2017-18 to 2020-21 were not traceable, resulting in non-compliances under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to cost audit filings.

To address the matter, the Company filed an application before the Honble NCLT, Mumbai Bench, seeking waiver/relief in respect of such historical compliances. By its order dated 4th March, 2025, the Honble NCLT allowed the application and clarified that the reconstituted Board shall not be burdened with obligations relating to cost audit for the period prior to approval of the Resolution Plan, while the Company shall continue to ensure full compliance with cost audit requirements for all subsequent years.

d. Internal Auditors:

Upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board in their meeting held on 29th May, 2025 appointed JASN & Co, LLP Practicing Chartered Accountant Firm (Firm Registration Number W100635) as Internal Auditor of the Company for conducting Internal Audit for the FY 2024-25 pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act.

20. FRAUDS REPORTED BY THE AUDITOR:

The Auditors of your Company have not reported any frauds as mentioned under Section 143 (12) of the Act, during the period under review.

21. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS. RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS IN THEIR REPORTS:

A. Statutory Auditors Qualification:

i. Auditors Qualification:

The Auditors were unable to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence about the carrying amount of inventories including its quantity and valuation as at 31st March, 2025 because complete details regarding inventories were not made available.

Management explanation:

The management is unable to quantify the impact as the qualifications and this being a Company acquired under the CIRP process, the company is compiling inventory data and not able to quantify effect of same as on balances sheet date.

ii. Auditors Qualification:

The balances of trade payables, trade receivables, advances received, advances given (including capital advances), and Goods and Services Tax (GST) balances are subject to confirmation, reconciliation, and consequential adjustment, if any. Thus, the Statutory Auditors were unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the amounts recognized for these balances.

Management explanation:

In absence of response to the confirmations sent, The management is unable to quantify the effects of same on financial statements.

iii. Auditors Qualification

(a) The title deeds of immovable properties, which are included under the head fixed assets, are held in the name of the Company except factory building situated at Sewri, Mumbai having net carrying value INR 7495.81 lakhs in the financial statement

Description of property

Gross Carrying value

Held in name of

Whether promoter, director or their relative

Period held

Reason for not being held in the name of company

Factory unit - Sewri

1475.46 lakhs

Champaklal and sons

None

There is dispute over ownership of property

Management explanation:

Further, the Auditors Report and notes to the financial statements referred in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments under Section 134 of the Act. The Auditors Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.

iv. Auditors Qualification

According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the records, the Company has complied with the provisions of Sections 185 and 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of loans granted except for the following:

Sr. No. Non Compliance of Section 186

Remarks, if any

Name of Company/Party Amount Involved Balance as at Balance sheet date
1. Loan given at rate of interest lower than prescribed or no interest Reynold Shirting Pvt Ltd 28.50 Interest free loan

Management explanation:

Further, the Auditors Report and notes to the financial statements referred in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments under Section 134 of the Act. The Auditors Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.

B. Secretarial Auditors Qualification

i. Auditors Qualification:

It was observed that the public shareholding in the company is below the limit prescribed under regulation 38 of LODR asper Shareholding pattern submitted by Company from December, 2022 to March, 2024.

Management explanation:

The Company submitted clarification for the same on 03rd June, 2024; 18th June, 2024 to BSE and 03rd June, 2024; 18th June, 2024 and 19th June, 2024 to NSE. Further, the Company also submitted Wavier Application to BSE on 19th June, 2024 and NSE on 14th August, 2024.

ii. Auditors Qualification:

Late filing of Related Party Transactions for the quarter 31st March, 2024

Management explanation:

The Company submitted clarification for the same on 28th June, 2024; 08th July 2024 to BSE and 08th July 2024; 17th July 2024 to NSE. Further, the Company also submitted Wavier Application to BSE and NSE on 19th June, 2024.

iii. Auditors Qualification:

Late submission of Impact of Auditors qualification as per Regulation 33 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015 (LODR) for the quarter ended 31st March, 2024

Management explanation:

The Company submitted clarification for the same on 28th June, 2024; 08th July 2024 to BSE and 08th July 2024; 17th July 2024 to NSE. Further, the Company also submitted Wavier Application to BSE and NSE on 19th June, 2024.

iv. Auditors Qualification:

It was observed that the public shareholding in the company is below the limit prescribed under regulation 38 of LODR asper Shareholding pattern submitted by Company as on 30th June, 2024.

Management explanation:

The Company has submitted Wavier Application to BSE and NSE on 19th June, 2024.

v. Auditors Qualification:

Non-compliance with the requirements pertaining to the composition of the Board including failure to appoint woman director

Management explanation:

The Company had submitted Wavier application on 23rd September, 2024 to BSE and NSE providing the required clarifications.

vi. Aud itors Qua l ification:

It was observed that the public shareholding in the company is below the limit prescribed under regulation 38 of LODR asper Shareholding pattern submitted by Company as on 30th September, 2024.

Management explanation:

The Company has submitted Wavier Application to BSE and NSE on 19th June, 2024.

vii. Aud itors Qua l ification:

Non-compliance with the requirements pertaining to the composition of the Board including failure to appoint woman director

Management explanation:

The Company has submitted Wavier Application to BSE and NSE on 23rd September, 2024.

viii. Aud itors Qua l ification:

It was observed that the public shareholding in the company is below the limit prescribed under regulation 38 of LODR asper Shareholding pattern submitted by Company as on 30th September, 2024.

Management explanation:

The Company has submitted Wavier Application to BSE and NSE on 19th June, 2024.

ix. Auditors Qualification:

It is observed that the Listed Equity Capital reported in the XBRL Report there is a mismatch in total no of shares held in shareholding pattern and reconciliation of share capital audit report.

Management explanation:

The Company in its clarification letter dated 12th August, 2024 submitted to BSE stated the reasons for mismatch in total no of shares held in shareholding pattern and reconciliation of share capital audit report.

x. Auditors Qualification:

It is observed that the half of the Board of Director is not Independent for Quarter ended June, 2024 and September, 2024

Management explanation:

The Company submitted clarification for the same on 14th August, 2024; 18th September 2024 for Quarter ended June, 2024 and 22nd October, 2024 for Quarter ended September, 2024 stating the reasons for the same.

xi. Aud itors Qua l ification:

It is observed that the Listed Equity Capital reported in the XBRL Report there is a mismatch in total no of shares held in shareholding pattern and reconciliation of share capital audit report.

Management explanation:

The Company submitted its response for the same on 19th November, 2024 by uploading a detailed reply letter and the XBRL for the reconciliation of share capital audit report.

xii. Aud itors Qua l ification:

Regulation 31 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015 (LODR)

Management explanation:

The Company has submitted the revised Shareholding pattern to the stock exchanges.

xiii. Auditors Qualification:

It is observed that there is mismatch in the ISIN as per BSE records - INE078J01028 and ISIN mentioned in the XBRL - IN8087J01035 for the Quarter ended December, 2025

Management explanation:

The Company submitted clarification for the same on 06/02/2025.

xiv. Auditors Qualification:

It is observed that the shareholding was filed as per the RTA records, but exchange needs has asked to upload the updated shares as per the CIRP order.

Management explanation:

Revised Shareholding pattern was submitted to the stock exchanges.

22. RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Board of Directors of the Company had formed a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.

This risk framework thus helps in identifying, measure, mitigating business risks and threats, managing market, credit and operations risks and quantifies exposure and potential impact at a Company level. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on the business objective and enhance the Companys competitive advantage.

23. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:

The particulars of loans, guarantees given and investments made during the FY, as required under Section 186 of the Act and Listing Regulations are provided in Notes to the financial statements of the Company for the FY ended 31st March, 2025 and the said notes are selfexplanatory in nature.

24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

In line with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations, as amended, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions for identifying, reviewing, approving and monitoring of Related Party Transactions and the same can be accessed on the Companys website at www.gbglobal.in and the web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of- conduct-policies.php .

During the year under review, all contracts/arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the FY with related parties were in its ordinary course of business and on an arms length basis. The Company has reported the material related transactions in Form No. AOC-2 made during the year, as required in the provisions of Section 134(3) (h), Section 188 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act read with the Rules made thereunder. The disclosures of related party transaction in Form AOC-2 which is enclosed as Annexure - IV of this Report

25. ANNUAL RETURN:

As required under Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return of the Company in prescribed Form MGT-7 as on 31st March, 2025 is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in and can be accessed at https://www.gbglobal.in .

26. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Rules, a statement showing the names and other particulars of employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out and statement showing the names of top 10 (ten) employees in terms of remuneration drawn in the said Rules forms part of this report as Annexure - V. Further, the report and the annual accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid statement. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement will be open for inspection upon request by the Members. Any Member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company at cs@gbglobal.in .

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended forms part of this report as Annexure - V.

We hereby report that the Company has not paid or provided managerial remuneration during the year. The details of sitting fees paid during the financial year 2024-25 to Board of Directors of the Company is provided in Annual Return, i.e., Form MGT-7 which is uploaded on website of Company, i.e., at https://gbglobal.in and in Report on Corporate Governance.

27. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

During the FY 2024-25, the Company has 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.

28. PUBLIC DEPOSIT:

The Company does not accept and/or renew Fixed Deposits from the general public and shareholders. There were no over dues on account of principal or interest on public deposits including the unclaimed deposits at the end of FY 2024-25.

29. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the year ended 31st March, 2025 is annexed as Annexure - VI and forms an integral part of this report.

30. MATERIAL CHANGES/DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE YEAR:

During the period under review, the following key changes have taken place:

RELIEF GRANTED ON HISTORICAL COST AUDIT MATTERS:

The Company, had undergone a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), with the Resolution Plan approved by the Honble NCLT on 19th May, 2021. Post takeover, the cost records and audit reports for the financial years 2017-18 to 2020-21 were not traceable, resulting in non-compliances under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to cost audit filings.

To address the matter, the Company filed an application before the Honble NCLT, Mumbai Bench, seeking waiver/relief in respect of such historical compliances. By its order dated 4th March, 2025, the Honble NCLT allowed the application and clarified that the reconstituted Board shall not be burdened with obligations relating to cost audit for the period prior to approval of the Resolution Plan, while the Company shall continue to ensure full compliance with cost audit requirements for all subsequent years.

MATERIAL CHANGE ARISING FROM THE PROPOSED SCHEME OF MERGER BY WAY OF ABSORPTION:

During the year under review, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 28th February, 2025 approved the draft Scheme of Merger by way of Absorption of GB Global Limited ("Transferee Company") with Dev Land & Housing Private Limited ("Transferor Company"), pursuant to the provisions of Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, read with Regulation 37 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

In compliance with Regulation 37 of SEBI LODR, applications were submitted to BSE and NSE on 7th March, 2025 and 10th March, 2025 respectively, seeking in-principle approvals. Post the year under review, the stock exchanges raised queries from time to time to which the Company submitted detailed replies.

Upon consideration of the submissions the Company received return letters from BSE and NSE vide letters dated 16th June, 2025 and 17th June, 2025 respectively. Thereafter, the Board of Directors, at its meetings held on 14th August, 2025 approved certain minor amendments to the draft Scheme.

Consequent upon the amendments to the Scheme, revised applications were filed with both BSE and NSE on 23rd August, 2025 for obtaining in-principle approvals to the revised Scheme in accordance with Regulation 37 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

INDIAN BANK V/S CHARU DESAI & ORS. - LITIGATION UPDATE:

The Indian Bank, being one of the dissenting financial creditors of the Company, had filed an appeal before the Honble NCLAT against the order of the Honble NCLT, Mumbai approving the Resolution Plan. The Honble NCLAT, vide its interim order dated 20th September, 2021, directed the parties to maintain status quo on the implementation of the Approved Resolution Plan. Thereafter, the Honble NCLAT, vide its final order dated 6th May, 2022, dismissed the said appeal and consequently the interim order of status quo stood cancelled.

Subsequently, Indian Bank preferred a Civil Appeal before the Honble Supreme Court against Charu Desai & Ors. (Resolution Professional of the Company), wherein the Honble Supreme Court vide its order dated 16th September, 2022 directed the parties to maintain status quo until further hearing and adjudication of the Civil Appeal. Indian Bank thereafter filed another application on 11th May, 2023 seeking further clarification/direction, which was heard and dismissed by the Honble Supreme Court vide order dated 9th October, 2023. Accordingly, the direction of status quo continued to remain in force, pending final disposal of the Civil Appeal.

The Honble Supreme Court, vide its order dated 18th August, 2025, allowed the withdrawal application (IA No.74667/2025) and dismissed the Civil Appeal as withdrawn. Consequently, all pending applications in relation to the matter also stood disposed of.

Accordingly, as on date, there are no pending appeals in relation to the Resolution Plan.

Satisfaction of Charges -

Pursuant to the Approved Resolution Plan, the discharge date for the full and final payment of FC Discharge Amount as committed by DLH was 06th June, 2022 and on the same date, DLH paid the FC Discharge Amount. In connection with the same, the Company has received No Dues Certificate from all FC as mentioned in the Approved Resolution plan.

Trading Application -

The Company had received in-principal approval from Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) dated 21st December, 2022 and 22nd December, 2022 respectively for the listing of the 33,143 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The Company have made applications and is in process of seeking trading approval from BSE and NSE for the said equity shares.

Minimum Public Shareholding ("MPS"):

The Company have made applications to the stock exchanges for the trading of 33,143 equity shares and the in-principal approval of listing/ trading of 5,00,00,000 equity shares is yet to be received from the stock exchanges. Hence, the delay in approvals is creating difficulties to the Company. Due to the same, the Company is not in a position to bring an open offer to the public for meeting the MPS requirement under Regulation 38 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

31. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS. IF ANY. AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FY OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:

There have been no material changes and commitments which affect the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the FY to which the financial statements relate i.e., 31st March, 2025 and the date of this Report expect as stated in the said Report.

32. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:

During the year under review, the Company has received the Honble Supreme Court, order dated 18th August, 2025, stating the withdrawal application (IA No.74667/2025) of Indian Bank V/S Charu Desai & Ors dismissed the said Civil Appeal as withdrawn and stood disposed of.

33. PROCEEDINGS UNDER CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE. 2016:

During the year under review, there were no proceedings that were filed by the Company or against the Company, which are pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as amended, before National Company Law Tribunal or other Courts.

34. VALUATION:

During the year under review, there were no instances of onetime settlement with any Banks or Financial Institutions.

35. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, read with Investor Education Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (IEPF Rules) as amended from time to time, the shares pertaining to which dividend remains unclaimed/unpaid for a period of 7 (seven) years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account is mandatorily required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government.

The Board complied with the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules related to IEPF. Any person whose unclaimed dividend and shares pertaining thereto has been transferred to the IEPF can claim their due amount from the IEPF Authority by making an electronic application in e-Form IEPF-5. Upon submitting a duly completed form, shareholders are required to take a print of the same and send physical copy duly signed along with requisite documents as specified in the form to the Nodal Officer, at the Registered Office of the Company. The form can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at www.iepf.gov.in .

36. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR:

The Company has in place a familiarization program for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights and Responsibilities as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. in compliance with the requirements of the Listing Regulations

The said Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in . The web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct-policies.php .

37. ENVIRONMENT:

The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Companys policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner so as to ensure safety of all concerned and preservation of natural resources.

38. DEPOSITORY SYSTEMS:

The members of the Company are informed that the Companys shares are compulsorily tradable in electronic form. As on 31st March, 2025, the Company does not have any shares in physical form. 21,195 Equity Shares stand with the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) Account and 11,948 Equity Shares stand with the Central Depository services (India) Limited (CDSL). Your Company had appointed MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) as its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.

39. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

The Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis, is presented in a separate section, forming part of the Annual Report together with the Certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of Regulation 34(3) of the Listing Regulations.

40. CHANGE IN THE CORPORATE OFFICE OF THE COMPANY:

There is no change in the address of the corporate office of the Company during the year under review.

41. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires preclearance for dealing in the Companys shares and prohibits the purchase or

sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. All Board of Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.

Therefore, the said code of conduct as approved by the Board of Directors is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in and the web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct-policies.php .

42. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:

Our Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

The company has adopted a Policy on prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") and rules made thereunder. The said policy allows every employee to freely report any such act and prompt action will be taken thereon and laid down severe punishment for any such act.

The said policy as approved by the Board of Directors is available on the website of the Company at www.gbglobal.in and the web link of the same is https://www.gbglobal.in/codes-of-conduct- policies.php .

Further, the Board of your Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee ("ICC") under the POSH Act to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. The Internal Committee has been reconstituted to redress the complaints received on the sexual harassment in the Board meeting held on 12th August, 2024.

The composition of the Internal Complaints Committee ("ICC") is mentioned below:

Sr. No. Name of the Member

Designation

1 Tanam Thakkar

Presiding Officer

2 Anjali Nitesh Gharat

Member

3 Geeta Milan Patil

Member

4 Henna Thakkar

Member

Pursuant to section 21 of the POSH Act and the relevant rules made thereunder, the Company has made physical submission of the Annual Report of the ICC for the year ended 31st December, 2024.

The details of complaints received and disposed off during the financial year 2024-25 are as follows:

Sr. No Particulars

Remarks

1 Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year

Nil

2 Number of complaints disposed off during the year

Nil

3 Number of cases pending for more than ninety days

Nil

43. MATERNITY BENEFIT COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

Pursuant to Rule 8(5)(xiii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (as amended), the Company confirms compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees are provided paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and applicable creche facilities. The Company ensures protection against termination during maternity leave and updates relevant policies regularly. There were no complaints or violations reported during the year under review.

44. OTHER DISCLOSURES:

1. During the period under review, no postal ballot was conducted by the Company.

2. During the period under review, no charge was created.

3. The Company had received a notice dated 30th September, 2024 from SEBI pertaining to the financial years 2014-15 to 2017-2018 relating to submission of various details/information in respect of investigation in the matter of GB Global Limited. In response to the same, the Company submitted requisite documents over email to the designated authority.

4. The Company had received a Summon from SEBI dated 25th October, 2024 for production of documents before the investigating authority. In response of the same the Company had submitted a reply letter dated 30th October, 2024 reiterating the relevance of the facts and circumstances thereto via courier to the designated authority.

5. The Company had received a Summon from SEBI dated 02nd December, 2024 for production of documents before the investigating authority

6. The Company had received a Summon from SEBI dated 18th December, 2024 for production of documents before the investigating authority. In response of the same the Company had submitted a reply letter dated 24th December, 2024 reiterating the relevance of the facts and circumstances thereto over email to the designated authority.

45. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:

Statements in this Directors Report and Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Companys objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be "forwardlooking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations.

Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make difference to the Companys operations include raw material availability and its prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the Companys principal markets, changes in Government regulations, Tax regimes, economic developments within India and other ancillary factors.

46. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The Company wishes to place on record their appreciation for the sincere services rendered by employees of the Company at all levels. The Reconstituted Board acknowledges and thanks all the employees, customers, suppliers, investors, lenders, regulatory and government authorities, stock exchanges and other stakeholders and also the Monitoring Committee for their cooperation and support and look forward to their continued support in future.

Sd/-

Sd/-

Vijay Thakkar

Dev Thakkar

Managing Director

Chairman

DIN:00189355

DIN: 07698270

DATE: 04th September, 2025

PLACE: Mumbai

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