rajkot investment trust ltd Directors report


To,

The Members Of,

Rajkot Investment Trust Limited

Your directors are presenting their 41stAnnual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2023.

I. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: -

During the period under review your Company has earned total revenue of Rs. 20.93 (Amount in Thousand). in comparison to Rs. 53.87 (Amount in Thousand) of previous year. There is a notable decrease in revenue of the company. However, the directors of the company are confident and optimistic of achieving upward growth and achieving much better results in the coming years.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:

Amount in Thousand

Financial Particular

Year ending on 31st March, 2023 Year ending on 31st March, 2022

Revenue from operations

20.93 53.87

Other income

2.85 -

Less: Total Expenditure)

18.65 49.14

Profit/ (loss) before Taxation

5.13 4.73

Less: Current tax

1.37 6.62

Less: Prior year Tax Provisions

1.92 -

Less:Deferred Tax Liability

(0.09) 0.01

Profit/(Loss) After Tax for the year

1.92 (1.89)

Add: Balance Brought Forward

- -

Profit available for appropriation

1.92 (1.89)

Less: Appropriation:

- -

Transfer to Special Reserve u/s. 451 of RBI Act.

0.38 -

Transfer to General Reserve

- -

Interim Dividend

- -

Tax on Interim Dividend

- -

Proposed Dividend

- -

Provision for Tax on Proposed Dividend

- -

Less: Additional depreciation charged due to change in useful life

- -

Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet

1.92 (1.89)

II. DIVIDEND:

During the year the company has earned profit of Rs. 1.92(In thousands) but due to insufficient profit, Board decided reinvest that in the business therefore Board of directors have not recommended any dividend for the year ended on 31st March, 2023.

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

In terms of Section 124 and any other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, Rs 6,750/- being Unclaimed and Unpaid Dividend relating to the financial year 2009-10 is due for remittance to the Investor Education and protection Fund established by Central Government and the same is yet to be transferred to the said fund due to inadvertent error, Company is already under process to comply with the provision.

IV. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to reserves.

V. PUBLIC DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the period under review. Hence, the requirement for furnishing the details of deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.

VI. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD - 1 AND SECRETARIAL STANDARD - 2

The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

VII. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS

The Company is registered with Reserve bank of India (RBI) as Non-Banking Financial Company and there is no change in the nature of the business of the Company.

VIII. CHANGE IN REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY

During the year, the Board of Directors of the company decided to Shift the Registered Office within the local limits of the city from 229, Star Chambers, Harihar Chowk, Rajkot-360001, Gujarat to 526, Star Chambers, Harihar Chowk, Rajkot-360001, Gujarat w.e.f. 06.10.2022

IX. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:

No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the ends of the financial year to which this financial statement relate on the date of this report.

X. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company.

XI. DISCLOSURE OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS

The Company has in place adequate internal financial Controls with reference to Financial Statements. The Board has inter alia reviewed the adequacy and effectiveness of the Companys internal financial controls relating to its financial statements. During the year, such Controls were tested and no reportable material weakness was observed.

XII. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE

The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this policy. The Company has also complied with the provisions related to constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the said Act to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. The Company received no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment during FY 2022-23.

XIII. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL

No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Companys operations in future.

XIV. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS

Pursuant to section 186(11) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), the provisions relating to disclosure in the Financial Statements of the full particulars of the loans made and guarantees given or securities provided is not applicable to the company.

XV. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the year no contracts or arrangements were made with related parties falling under the purview of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.

There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.

XVI. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in the Report as Annexure- A.

XVII. PARTICULARS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:

A. CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

As the Company is not engaged in any production activity, no steps towards conservation energy or technology absorption ate taken by the Company and hence no particulars as required under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, in respect of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption are furnished by the Board

B. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING & OUTGO:

Foreign Exchange Earning: NIL Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL

XVIII. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

a) Ms. Mosamben Keyur Mehta - Managing Director (w.e.f. 13/01/2023)

b) Mrs. Surabhi Mahnot - Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (w.e.f.25thApril, 2022)

c) Mr. Parth Ketanbhai Patel - Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. 14th November 2022)

XIX. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

i. COMPOSITION OF BOARD:

Name of Directors

Designation Category No. of Board Meeting held No. of Board

Meeting

attended

Mrs. Renu Maninder Singh1

Director Non-Executive

Independent

8 5

Mr. Shrikrishna Baburam Pandey2

Director Non-Executive 8 8

Ms. Mosamben Keyur Mehta3

Director Managing Director 8 4

Mr.

HemantkumarNaginbhai

Patel4

Director Independent 8 2

Ms. Mayanka Verma5

Director Non-Independent Non- Executive 8 3

Mr. Manish Sharma6

Director Independent 8 4

Mr. Girish Rehani7

Director Professional NonExecutive 8 6

Mr. Saket Sharma8

Director Independent 8 6

INDUCTIONS:

1. Mr. Renu Maninder Singh has been appointed as additional Director under the category of NonExecutive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 22/08/2022 and her appointment was approved by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting of the company held on 29/09/2022 and was appointed as Independent Director of the company for period of 5 years w.e.f22/08/2022.

2. The category of Mr. Shrikrishna Baburam Pandey has been changed from Executive Director of the company to Non-executive Director of the Company.w.e.f 13/01/2023.

3. Ms. Mosamben Keyur Mehta has been appointed as Additional Director w.e.f. 06/10/2022 and redesignated as Managing Director of the Company with effect from 13/01/2023.Ms. Mosamben Keyur Mehta has been regularized as Managing Director in the Extra ordinary general meeting held on 13/02/2023.

4. Mr. Hemant Kumar Naginbhai Patel has been appointed as an Additional Director under the Category of Independent Director of the Company with effect from 13/01/2023 and get regularized as Independent Director of the company by the shareholders in the EGM held on 13/02/2023 in the Company.

CESSATIONS:

5. Ms. Mayanka Verma Resigned from position of Non-Executive Director of the company with effect from 20/08/2022.

6. Mr. Manish Sharma ceased to be director of the company with effect from 01/10/2022.

7. Mr. Girish Rehani resigned from position of Director of the company with effect from 13/01/2023.

8. Mr. Saket Sharma resigned from the position of Independent Director of the company with effect from 13/01/2023.

ii. RETIREMENT BY ROTATION

In accordance with the provisions of section 152[6] of the Act and in terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Shrikrishna B. Pandey (DIN:07035767) being liable to retire by rotation, shall retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for reappointment. The Board recommends his reappointment.

iii. STATEMENT ON FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD

Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act and the Listing Regulations, Nomination and Remuneration Committee annually evaluates the performance of individual Directors, Committees, and of the Board as a whole in accordance with the formal system adopted by it. Further, the Board also regularly in their meetings held for various purposes evaluates the performance of all the

Directors, committees and the Board as a whole. The Board considers the recommendation made by Nomination and Remuneration Committee in regard to the evaluation of board members and also tries to discharge its duties more effectively. Each Board members contribution, their participation was evaluated and the domain knowledge they bring. They also evaluated the manner in which the information flows between the Board and the Management and the manner in which the board papers and other documents are prepared and furnished.

iv. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE:

Mr. Renu Manendra Singh (DIN: 00860777) with effect from 22/08/2022 and Mr. Hemantkumar Naginbhai Patel(DIN: 09851470) with effect from 13/01/2023are the existing Independent Directors the Company have given declarations confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as Regulation 16(1)(b) of Listing Regulations (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).The Board is of the opinion that all Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and they hold highest standards of integrity.

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 reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board /Committee of the Company.

v. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW:

Regular meetings of the Board are held to discuss and decide on various business policies, strategies, financial matters and other businesses.

During the year under review, the Board duly met Eight(8) times on 25/04/2022, 30/05/2022, 13/08/2022,22/08/2022, 06/10/2022, 14/11/2022,13/01/2023 and 14/02/2023, in respect of said meetings proper notices were given and proceedings were properly recorded and signed in the Minute Book maintained for the purpose.

Vii. MEETINGS OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

The Independent Directors met once during the year under review, on 14/02/2023. The Meeting wase conducted in an informal manner without the presence of the Whole time Directors, the NonExecutive Non-Independent Directors, or any other Management Personnel.

XX. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board hereby submits its responsibility Statement: ?

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

ii. The directors had 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 state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for the year under review.

iii. The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

iv. The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

v. The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

vi. The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system was adequate and operating effectively.

XXI. DISCLOSURE OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

[A] AUDIT COMMITTEE:

Pursuant to the provisions of section 177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board hereby discloses the composition of the Audit Committee and other relevant matters as under:

Name Of Director

Category of Directorship Designation Number of meetings held Number of meetings attended

JMrs. Renu Manendra Singh

Independent Director Member 4 2

2Mr. HemantkumarNaginbhai Patel

Independent director Chairman 4 1

3Mr.Shrikrishna Baburam pandey

Non-Executive Director Member 4 3

4Ms. Mayanka Verma

Non-independentNon- Executive Director Member 4 2

5Mr. Manish Sharma

Independent NonExecutive Chairman 4 2

6Mr. Saket Sharma

Independent NonExecutive Member 4 3

The Committee was reconstituted on January 13, 2023 due to changes in the Board of directors of the Company as below.:

1. Mrs. Renu Manendra Singh Inducted as Member of the Committee with effect from 22/08/2022

2. Mr. Hemantkumar Naginbhai Patel Inducted as Chairman of the Committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

3. Mr. Shrikrishna Baburam Pandey inducted as Member of the Committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

4. Ms. Mayanka Verma ceased to be Member of this committee with effect from 20/08/2022.

5. Mr. Manish Sharma ceased to be Chairperson and Member of this committee with effect from 01/10/2022.

6. Mr. Saket Sharma ceased to be Member of this committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

Now the present composition of the Committee is as under:

Name Of Director

Category of Directorship

Designation

Mr. HemantkumarNaginbhai Patel

Independent director

Chairman

Mrs. Renu Manendra Singh

Independent Director

Member

Mr.Shrikrishna Baburam Pandey Non-Executive Director Member

The broad terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as under:

• Reviewing of the Companys financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible

• Recommending the appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of external Auditor.

• Review and monitor the auditors independence and performance and effectiveness of audit process.

• Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties.

• Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments

• Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary.

• Monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and related matters.

• Reviewing with management the Annual financial statements and half yearly and quarterly financial results before submission to the Board.

• Reviewing periodically the adequacy of the internal control system.

• Discussions with Internal Auditor on any significant findings and follow up there on.

The Audit Committee acts in accordance with the terms of reference specified by the Board of Directors of the Company. Further during the period under review, the Board of Directors of the Company had accepted all the recommendations of the Committee.

Four meetings of the Audit Committee were held during the year viz. on 30/05/2022, 13/08/2022, 14/11/2022and 14/02/2023

[B] NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:

Name Of Director

Category of Directorship Remarks Number of meetingsheld Number of meetings attended

JMr. Hemantkumar Naginbhai Patel

Independent director

Chairman

5 1

2Mrs. Renu Manendra Singh

Independent Director

Member

5 3

3Mr.Shrikrishna Baburam Pandey

Non-Executive Director

Member

5 3

4Mr. Manish Sharma

Independent Non Executive

Chairman

5 2

5Ms. Mayanka Verma

Non-Independent Non Executive

Member

5 2

6Mr. Saket Sharma

Independent Non Executive

Member

5 4

The Committee was reconstituted on January 13, 2023 due to changes in the Board of directors of the Company as below:

1. Mr. HemantkumarNaginbhai Patel Inducted as Chairman of the Committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

2. Mrs. Renu Manendra Singh Inducted as Member of the Committee with effect from 22/08/2022

3. Mr.Shrikrishna Baburam Pandey inducted as Member of the Committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

4. Mr. Manish Sharma ceased to be Chairperson and Member of this committee with effect from 01/10/2022.

5. Mr. Saket Sharma ceased to be Member of this committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

6. Ms. Mayanka Verma ceased to be Member of this committee with effect from 20/08/2022.

The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating to remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The said policy is available on the website of the company www.ritl.co.in

The broad terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are as under:

• Formulation of the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Director;

• Devising a policy on Board diversity;

• Formulation of Remuneration policy;

• Review the structure, size and composition of the Board;

• Identifying and selection of candidates for appointment as Directors;

• Identifying potential individuals for appointment as Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management;

• Formulation of criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board.

During the financial year ended on 31stMarch 2023, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee met Five times on25/04/2022, 22/08/2022, 06/10/2022, 14/11/2022, 13/01/2023.

[C] STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:

Name of Director

Category of Directorship

Designation

JMr. Hemantkumar

Independent director

Chairman

Naginbhai Patel

2Mrs. Renu Manendra Singh

Independent Director

Member

3Mrs. Mosamben Keyur

Executive Director

Member

Mehta

The Committee was reconstituted on January 13, 2023 due to changes in the Board of directors of the Company as below.:

1. Mr. HemantkumarNaginbhai Patel Inducted as Chairman of the Committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

2. Mrs. Renu Manendra Singh Inducted as Member of the Committee with effect from 22/08/2022

3. Mrs. Mosamben Keyur Mehta as Member of the Committee with effect from 13/01/2023.

During the financial year ended on 31stMarch 2023, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee met one- timeon13/01/2023.

• Oversee and review all matters connected with the transfer of the Companys securities.

• Monitor Redressal of investors / shareholders / security holders grievances.

• Oversee the performance of the Companys Registrar and Transfer Agents

• Recommend methods to upgrade the standard of services to investors.

• Carry out any other function as is referred by the board from time to time or enforced by any statutory notification/ amendment or medication as may be applicable

Details of Investors grievances/ Complaints:

No. of Complaints pending as on April 01, 2022

Nil

No. of Complaints identified and reported during Financial Year 2022-23

Nil

No. of Complaints disposed during the year ended March 31, 2023

Nil

No. of pending Complaints as on March 31,2023

Nil

There were no pending requests for share transfer/dematerialization of shares as of 31stMarch, 2022-23.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Mrs. Surabhi Mahanot, is appointed as compliance officer in the Company w.e.f. 25/04/2022

XXII. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company has established vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy for Directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns regarding unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Companys code of conduct and ethics Policy. The said mechanism also provides for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.

The Board of Directors of the Company frequently reviews the vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy in order to ensure adequate safeguards to employees and Directors against victimization.

The said policy is also available on the website of the Company at www.ritl.co.in

XXIII. AUDITORS:

A. Statutory Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, the current auditors of the Company, M/s C.P. Jaria& Co, (FRN: 104058W) Chartered Accountantswere appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company with effect from 14.11.2022 to fill the casual vacancyarose due to resignation of. M/s Kaushal & Agrawal Chartered Accountants. M/s C.P. Jaria & Coshall hold office until the conclusion of this annual general meeting at the remuneration as determined by the Board.

M/S C.P. JARIA & CO Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 104058w) were re-appointed by the board of directors in their meeting held on 14.08.2023for a term of Four consecutive years from F.Y.2023- 24 to F.Y.2026-27 subject to approval of shareholder in ensuing Annual General Meeting. Your board has recommended the appointment of M/s C.P. Jaria & Co, (FRN: 104058W) Chartered Accountantsas Statutory Auditor of the Company.

M/S C.P. JARIA & CO Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 104058w) has conducted the statutory Audit of the Company for F.Y.2022-23 and expressed unqualified opinion.

Reporting of frauds by Auditors

During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of fraud committed against your Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee or the Board, under Section 143(12) of the Act.

B. Internal Auditor

The Board of Directors has on the recommendation of Audit Committee, and pursuant to the provision of Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013, has appointed Mr. Pankaj Bagora, Accountant, as an Internal Auditor of the Company.

C. Cost Auditors

As the cost audit is not applicable to the Company, therefore the Company has not appointed the Cost Auditor pursuant to Section 148of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014.

D. Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to Section 204 and Applicable provisions of the read with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, mandates to obtain Secretarial Audit Report from Practicing Company Secretary. Secretarial Audit Report issued by Ms. Neha Poddar, Practicing Company Secretary, in Form-MR-3, attached and marked as Annexure "B”, for the period under review forms part of this report.

The said report contains certain observation or qualifications which are as under

Qualification

Explanation

a) During the audit period the company failed to comply with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 whereby the Company is required to appoint whole-time key managerial personal (i) Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer or manager and in their absence, a whole-time director; (ii) Company Secretary. Further the Company also failed to appoint and fill casual vacancy in the office of a whole time Company Secretary Compliance Officer as required under Regulations 6 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. However, the company has appointed Mrs. Surbhi Mahnot as Company Secretary cum Compliance Officer w.e.f 25th April, 2022 and Mrs. Mosambem Patel as Managing Director w.e.f13/01/2023.

The Board of Directors of your Company would like to inform you on the said qualification related to appointment of whole time KMP i.e. (i) Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer or manager and in their absence, a whole-time director; (ii) Company Secretary during the audit period ,the Company has failed to appoint key managerial personnel during the financial year due to non - availability of qualified Personnel for the same post

Company has appointed the Company Secretary at meeting held at 25/04/2022 in the Current year to comply the provisions of Company Secretary.

Company has appointed the Managing Director at meeting held at 13/01/2023 in the Current year to comply the provision of managing director.

b) The Company failed to comply with the provisions of Regulation 3(5) and 3(6) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015 related to Structured Digital Database (SDD).

The management clarified that initially the entries were maintained into Excel Format and to maintain its non-tamperable nature, we strictly implemented the Password of File. Further, the Company has installed SDD software which is non-tamperable

c) The Company had failed to file e-form ADT-1 for appointment of Auditor under section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 within stipulated time period. The Company had failed to file e-form AOC-5 for Notice of Address at Which Books of Account are to be Maintained to Registrar of Companies, Gujarat within stipulated time period.

The Board of Directors of the Company would like to clarify that the Company had Filed e- form ADT-1 and e-form AOC-5 with Additional fees after stipulated time Period due to technical glitch on MCA portal during the period. Ss

XXIV. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

As per the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures requirement) Regulation, 2015, the annual report of the listed entity shall contain Corporate Governance Report and it is also further provided that if the Company is not having the paid-up share capital exceeding Rs. 10 crores and Net worth exceeding Rs. 25 crores, the said provisions are not applicable. As our Company does not have the paid-up share capital exceeding Rs. 10 crores and Net worth exceeding Rs. 25 crores, the Corporate Governance Report is not applicable and therefore not provided by the Board.

XXV. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:

The Managements Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e) of the Listing Regulations is given as an "Annexure-C" to this report.

XXVI. STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY:

The Company does not have any Risk Management Policy as the elements of risk threatening the Companys existence are very minimal.

XXVII. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:

The Company has not developed and implemented any Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable.

XXVIII. ANNUAL RETURN:

The Annual Return pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) and with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act. 2013, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2023 is available on the Companys Website at www.ritl.co.in.

XXIX. DECLARATION REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:

The board hereby states that the independent directors appointed during the year possess requisite expertise and experience (including the proficiency) in terms of section 150 of the Act. The Independent

Directors appointed during the year have included their names in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

XXX. THE DETAILS APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDINGS PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCYAND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:

During the financial year ended on 31stMarch, 2023, there is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) against the Company

XXXI. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASON THEREOF:

Not applicable during the year under review.

XXXII. OTHER DISCLOSURES / REPORTING:

The Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions pertaining to these items during the year under review:

1. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013.

2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

3. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and except ESOPs referred to in this Report.

4. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.

5. Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

XXXIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your directors place on records their sincere thanks to bankers, business associates, consultants, and various Government Authorities for their continued support extended to your Companies activities during the year under review. Your directors also acknowledge gratefully the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed on your Company.

Registered Office

By order of Board of Directors

526 Star Chambers Harihar Chowk Rajkot, Gujarat-360001

For, Rajkot Investment Trust Limited

 

Date:01/09/2023

Renu Manendra Singh

Shrikrishna Baburam

Place: Rajkot

Director

Pandey

(DIN:00860777)

Director

(DIN:07035767)