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Signoria Creation Ltd Directors Report

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Dear Members,

Your Board of Directors are pleased to present the 6th Annual Report of SIGNORIA CREATION LIMITED ("your Company" or "the Company"), along with Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2025.

1. CORPORATE OVERVIEW AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The Company was incorporated in 2019, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under the Companies Act, 2013 and is engaged in the manufacturing, branding, and marketing of womens ethnic and fusion wear, and operates under its flagship brand "Signoria", which has garnered strong recognition in the Indian apparel market. The brand has built a reputation for its wide range of Kurtis, Co-ord Sets, Gowns, Dupattas, Tops, and Kurti-Pant Sets, designed to reflect rich Indian traditions while offering contemporary comfort and versatility. Since inception, the Company has focused on delivering high-quality, culturally inspired fashion for women, and has steadily expanded its product offerings and customer reach. Signoria has successfully positioned itself in a competitive apparel landscape by combining sustainable practices, innovative design, and consumer-centric collections. FY 2024–25 marked a period of growth and consolidation for the Company, driven by increased brand visibility, strong customer acceptance, and a scalable manufacturing model. The Company continues to strengthen its presence across offline and online retail platforms, leveraging design innovation and supply chain efficiency to meet evolving consumer expectations. The Company was listed on EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("Stock Exchange") on March 19, 2024 while it remains committed to generating long-term stakeholder value by focusing on brand building, operational excellence, and product diversification. With a view to accelerating growth and enhancing shareholder returns, Signoria Creation Limited is exploring new avenues across domestic and international markets, while continuing to build upon its foundation of trust, tradition, and trend-driven innovation.

2. FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS

A summary of your Companys financial results from continuing operations for the FY2024-25 is as under: The Highlights of financial results of your Company for the financial year 2024-25 and 2023-24 are summarized below:

Particulars 2024-25 2023-24
Revenue from Operations & Other Income 2722.02 1,956.81
Total Expenditure 2192.69 1,552.79
Profit before Interest, Depreciation, Taxation and Extraordinary Items 529.33 404.02
Depreciation & Amortization 42.66 11.02
Profit before Extraordinary Items, Interest and Tax 486.67 393
Finance Costs 80.65 63.13
Profit before Extraordinary items & Tax 406.02 329.87
Add (Less): Extraordinary Items - -
Profit before Tax 406.02 329.87
Provision for Taxation
Current tax 104.50 88.80
(-) Deferred tax (0.32) 0.21
Profit after Tax 301.85 240.86
Earnings per Share (Basic) 6.34 28.66
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 6.34 28.66

During the year under review, the Company demonstrated meaningful progress in its operational performance. The gross revenue from continuing operations for FY 2024-25 was 2718.98 Lakhs as compared to 1954.31 Lakhs in FY 2023-24 registering a growth of 39.12% over previous year. The Operating Profit also increased by 31.02% from 404.02 Lakhs in the Profit for the year under review stood at 301Profit of

240.86 Lakhs.

3. SHARE CAPITAL

The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 5,50,00,000/- (Rupees Five Crores Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into 55,00,000 (Fifty Five Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each and Paid-up capital is 4,75,80,000/- (Rupees Four Crores Seventy Five Lakhs Eighty Thousand Only) divided into

47,58,000 (Forty Seven Lakhs Fifty Eight - each. There was no change in the paid-up share capital during the year under review. The Company does not have any outstanding paid-up preference share capital as on the date of this Report. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights or sweat equity or warrants.

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the Financial year the company has not transferred any amount to Reserve account.

5. DIVIDEND

With a view to provide cushion for any financial contingencies in the future and to strengthen the financial position of the Company, your directors have decided not to recommend any dividend on the equity shares of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.

6. LISTING OF SHARES

The Shares of the Company were listed on the EMERGE platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 19th March, 2024. The Company has paid the annual listing fee for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Equity Shares of the Company have the electronic connectivity under ISIN INE0RDE01010. To provide service to the Shareholders, the Company has appointed M/s. Bigshare Services Private Limited, Pinnacle Business Park, Office No. S6-2, 6th, Mahakali Caves Rd, Next to Ahura Centre, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093, Maharashtra as Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) & Share Transfer Agent (STA) of the Company for existing physical based and allied secretarial services for its Members/Investors and for Electronic Connectivity with NSDL and CDSL.

7. MATERIAL CHANGES

(A) MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE DATE OF THE BOARD REPORT AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR Other than stated elsewhere in this report, there have been no material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.

(B) MATERIAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

During the period under review, the registered office of the Company has been shifted from 324, Aayker Nagar II, Near RIICO Industrial Area, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, Rajasthan, India to Plot No. H1-74, RIICO Industrial Area, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, Rajasthan under the jurisdiction of Sanganer police station w.e.f 09thSeptember, 2024.

(C) SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE

During the Financial Year 2024-25, no Significant and Material Orders passed by the regulations or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Companys operations in future.

8. DEPOSITORY SYSTEM

As on March 31, 2025 – 47,58,000 (Forty-Seven Lakhs Fifty-Eight Thousand) equity shares of the Company i.e. 100% of the total equity shares were held in dematerialized form. The International Securities Identification Number (‘ISIN) allotted to the Companys shares under the Depository System is INE0RDE01010. The Company has entered into agreement with both the Depositories i.e., National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. The equity shares of the Company are frequently traded at National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

9. DETAILS OF UTILIZATION OF FUNDS RAISED THROUGH INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER

(IPO)

The proceeds of the Initial Public Offer (after adjusting IPO Expenses) have been utilized by the Company upto the year ended as on 30.09.2024 as under:

S. No. Purpose Amount received from proceeds of IPO & Pre-IPO ( in proceeds( Amount utilized from net
1 Funding the Working Capital Requirements 627.51 627.51
2 General corporate purposes 174.17 174.17
TOTAL 801.68 801.68

*The proceeds of the Issue have been utilized only for the purpose as stated in the Offer Documents.

10. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board plays a crucial role in overseeing how the management serves the short-term and long-term interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. This belief is reflected in our governance practices, under which we strive to maintain an effective, informed, and independent Board of Directors and keep our governance practices under continuous review. As on March 31, 2025, the total Board strength comprised of 5 Directors out of which 2 Directors are Executive Directors, 1 Director is Non-Executive Non-Independent and 2 are Non-Executive Independent Directors. There were no changes in the composition of Board of Directors during the Financial Year 2024-25. None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified/ debarred as per the applicable provisions of the Act and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Board reviews its strength and composition from time to time to ensure that it remains aligned with the statutory, as well as business requirements. The composition and category of Directors is as follows:

S. No. Name of Director Designation DIN
1. Vasu Dev Agarwal Chairman and Managing Director 00178146
2. Babita Agarwal Whole-Time Director 08505902
3. Mohit Agarwal Non-Executive - Non-Independent Director 07501010
4. Harsha Tinker Non-Executive Independent Director 10303719
5. Pratibha Soni Non-Executive Independent Director 09059232

Changes in Key Managerial Personnel during the period under review:

1. Mr. Shekhar Pareek tendered his resignation from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance

Officer of the Company with effect from 05thFebruary, 2025.

2. Mrs. Priyanshi Agrawal has been appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the

Company with effect from 07thFebruary, 2025.

3. Mr. Jitendra Jain tendered his resignation from the post of Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 14thNovember, 2024.

4. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Saxena has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 07thFebruary, 2025.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 2(51) read with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, the KMPs of the Company as on March 31, 2025 are as follows:

1. Vasu Dev Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director

2. Babita Agarwal, Whole-time director

3. Sanjay Kumar Saxena, CFO

4. Priyanshi Agrawal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Disclosure of Relationships between Directors inter se:

Name of Directors Relationship with other Directors
Mr. Vasu Dev Agarwal Husband of Mrs. Babita Agarwal and Father of Mr. Mohit Agarwal
Mrs. Babita Agarwal Wife of Mr. Vasudev Agarwal and Mother of Mr. Mohit Agarwal
Mr. Mohit Agarwal Son of Mr. Vasu Dev Agarwal and Mrs. Babita Agarwal

Retirement by Rotation:

In terms of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and as per the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Babita Agarwal (DIN: 08505902), Whole time Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at this 6th Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered her candidature for re-.-appointment for your approval. The notice convening the AGM includes the proposal for re-appointment of Director. A brief resume of the Mrs. Babita Agarwal being re-appointed, the nature of expertise in specific functional areas, names of companies in which they hold directorships, committee memberships/ chairmanships, their shareholding in the Company, etc., as stipulated under Secretarial Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations, have been furnished in the explanatory statement to the notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and also given as "Annexure-D" of the Board Report.

11. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company held five (5) meetings of the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 which is summarized below. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 were adhered to while consideringthe time gap between two meetings.

Attendance at the Board Meetings VASU DEV AGARWAL BABITA AGARWAL MOHIT AGARWAL PRATIBHA SONI HARSHA TINKER
20.05.2024 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
28.08.2024 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
13.11.2024 Yes Yes No Yes Yes
31.12.2024 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
07.02.2025 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Attendance of the Annual General Meeting held on 26.09.2024 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

During the Financial Year 2024-25 a meeting of the Board of Directors was scheduled to be held on January 9, 2025. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting was cancelled, and accordingly, no business was transacted.

12. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

Pursuant to clause VII of the Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, the Independent Directors of the Company are required to hold at least one meeting in a financial year without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and Members of Management. During the Financial Year 2024-25, one (1) meetings of the Independent Directors were convened and held on 28.08.2024 without the presence of Non-Independent Directors of the Company. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise and experience and are persons of high integrity and repute. They fulfill the conditions specified in the Act, and the rules made thereunder and are independent of the management. None of the independent directors are 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. The Board of Directors have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the same and in their opinion, the Independent Directors fulfill the conditions specified in the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.

13. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

The Independent Directors have been updated with their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company by specifying them in their appointment letter along with necessary documents, reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarize with the Companys procedures and practices. The Company endeavors, through presentations at regular intervals to familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations and functioning of the Company. The details of such familiarization programs for Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://signoria.in/pages/policies

14. DISCLOSURES, DECLARATIONS AND ANNUAL AFFIRMATIONS i. Based on the declarations and confirmations received from the Directors, none of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from being appointed/ continuing as Directors of the Company. ii. Affirmation of all members of the board of directors and Senior Management Personnel have been received on the code of conduct for board of directors and senior management. iii. 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), 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company. iv. The Company has also received from Independent Directors, declaration of compliance of Rule 6 (1)

& (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, regarding online registration with the ‘Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs at Manesar, for inclusion of name in the data bank of Independent Directors. v. The Board has taken on record the declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.

15. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations i. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same; ii. the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31stMarch, 2025 and of profit and loss of the Company for the financial year ended on 31stMarch, 2025; iii. the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a "going concern" basis; v. proper internal financial controls have been laid down by the Directors and are followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and; vi. proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws are in place and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

16. MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES AND THEIR CONSTITUTION

The Board of Directors has constituted three Committees, viz;

1. Audit Committee:

The Audit Committee was constituted on 28.08.2023. The constitution, composition and functioning of the Audit Committee is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All the recommendations of Audit Committee have been accepted by the Board of Directors of the Company.

The Composition of the Committee is as under:

Name of the Member Position Status Attendance at the Committee Meetings held during F.Y. 2024-25
20.05.2024 28.08.2024 13.11.2024 07.02.2025
Pratibha Soni Chairperson Independent Director Yes Yes Yes Yes
Harsha Tinker Member Independent Director Yes Yes Yes Yes
Babita Agarwal Member Whole-time Director Yes Yes Yes Yes

Mr. Jitendra Jain and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Saxena, CFO of the Company has attended meetings of Audit Committee. Mr. Shekhar Pareek and Ms. Priyanshi Agrawal acts as secretary to the Audit committee and has attended the meetings of Audit Committee which falls in there tenure respectively.

Terms of Reference:

The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as under: i. Oversight of the Companys financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible. ii. Recommending to the Board, the appointment, re-appointment and, if required, the replacement or removal of the statutory auditor and the fixation of audit fees. iii. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutory auditors. iv. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements before submission to the board for approval, with particular reference to: a. Matters required to be included in the Directors Responsibility Statement to be included in the Boards report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section 3 of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013; b. Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same; c. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management; d. Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings; e. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements; f. Disclosure of any related party transactions; g. Modified opinion(s) in the draft audit report. v. Reviewing, with the management, the half yearly financial statements before submission to the board for approval. vi. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, right issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/Draft Red Herring Prospectus/ Red Herring Prospectus/ Prospectus /notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rights issue or preferential issue or qualified institutions placement, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter. vii. Review and monitor the auditors independence, performance and effectiveness of audit process. viii. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties; ix. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments.

x. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary. xi. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems. xii. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors, adequacy of the internal control systems. xiii. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit. xiv. Discussion with internal auditors any significant findings and follow up there on. xv. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the board. xvi. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern. xvii. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors, debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non – payment of declared dividends) and creditors. xviii. To oversee and review the functioning of the vigil mechanism which shall provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and directors who avail of the vigil mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate and exceptional cases. xix. Call for comments of the auditors about internal control systems, scope of audit including the observations of the auditor and review of the financial statements before submission to the Board. xx. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole-time Finance Director or any other person heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assessing the qualifications, experience & background, etc. of the candidate. xxi. To investigate any other matters referred to by the Board of Directors. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the Audit Committee. xxii. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involving merger

The Audit Committee also reviews the following information: b) Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations; c) Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the statutory auditors; d) Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses; and e) The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the chief internal auditor shall be subject to review by the audit committee. f) Statement of deviations: i. Half yearly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, if applicable, submitted to stock exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1). ii. Annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/prospectus/notice in terms of Regulation 32(7).

2. Nomination & Remuneration Committee:

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was constituted on 10.01.2024. The constitution, composition and functioning of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in compliance with the provisions of Section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Composition of the Committee is as under:

Name of the Member Position Status Attendance at the Committee Meeting held during the F.Y. 2024-25
20.05.2024 28.08.2024 07.02.2025
Harsha Tinker Chairman Independent Director Yes Yes Yes
Pratibha Soni Member Independent Director Yes Yes Yes
Mohit Agarwal Member Non-executive director Yes Yes Yes

Mr. Jitendra Jain and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Saxena, CFO of the Company has attended meetings of Audit Committee. Mr. Shekhar Pareek and Ms. Priyanshi Agrawal acts as secretary to the Audit committee and has attended the meetings of Audit Committee which falls in there tenure respectively.

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of the "Nomination/Remuneration Committee" are as under: i. Formulate the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and recommend to the Board a policy relating to, the remuneration for directors, KMPs and other employees. ii. For every appointment of an independent director, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and on the basis of such evaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities required of an independent director. The person recommended to the Board for appointment as an independent director shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For the purpose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may: a. use the services of an external agencies, if required; b. consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and c. consider the time commitments of the candidates. iii. Identifying persons who are qualified to become directors and may be appointed in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the Board of Directors their appointment and removal. iv. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of performance of Independent Directors and the Board of Directors; v. Devising a policy on diversity of Board of directors vi. Deciding on, whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors. vii. Recommend to the board, all remuneration, in whatever form, payable to senior management. viii. Define and implement the Performance Linked Incentive Scheme (including ESOP of the Company) and evaluate the performance and determine the amount of incentive of the Executive Directors for that purpose. ix. To formulate and administer the Employee Stock Option Scheme.

The company has duly formulated the Nomination and Remuneration Policy which is also available at the company website. The Policy formulated by Nomination and Remuneration Committee includes directors appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters as specified under section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and same was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.

3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee:

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee was constituted on 10.01.2024. The constitution, composition and functioning of the Stakeholders ‘Relationship Committee is in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Composition of the Committee is as under:

Name of The Member Position Status Attendance at the Committee Meeting held during F.Y. 2024-25 28.08.2024
Mohit Agarwal Chairman Non-Executive Director Yes
Pratibha Soni Member Independent Director Yes
Babita Agarwal Member Whole Time Director Yes

Mr. Jitendra Jain, CFO of the Company has attended all the meetings of Stakeholders Relationship Committee. Mr. Shekhar Pareek acts as secretary to the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and has attended all the meetings of Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Terms of Reference:

The terms of reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee are as under: i. Allotment, transfer of shares including transmission, splitting of shares, changing joint holding into single holding and vice versa, issue of duplicate shares in lieu of those torn, destroyed, lost or defaced or where the space at back for recording transfers have been fully utilized. ii. Issue of duplicate certificates and new certificates on split/consolidation/renewal, etc.; iii. Review the process and mechanism of redressal of Shareholders /Investors grievance and suggest measures of improving the system of redressal of Shareholders /Investors grievances. iv. Non-receipt of share certificate(s), non-receipt of declared dividends, non-receipt of interest/dividend warrants, non-receipt of annual report and any other grievance/complaints with Company or any officer of the Company arising out in discharge of his duties. v. Oversee the performance of the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent and also review and take note of complaints directly received and resolved them. vi. Oversee the implementation and compliance of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Company for prevention of Insider Trading for Listed Companies as specified in the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time. vii. Any other power specifically assigned by the Board of Directors of the Company from time to time by way of resolution passed by it in a duly conducted Meeting, and viii. Carrying out any other function contained in the equity listing agreements as and when amended from time to time.

17. ANNUAL RETURN

In compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 of the Act, the annual return as on March 31, 2025 is available on the website of the Company at https://signoria.in/pages/annual-reports

18. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and a statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is disclosed in "Annexure-A" to this Report.

19. INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARY/ JV/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY

The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture, or Associate Company as on March 31, 2025.

20. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS

The Company has not advanced/given any loan or guarantee and has not made any investment covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year.

21. CREDIT RATING OF SECURITIES

During the financial year under review the Company has not taken or issued any unsupported bank borrowings or plain vanilla bonds or any debt instruments and neither has obtained any credit rating from credit rating agencies. The Members are requested to refer the Notes to the financial statements which form part of this Annual Report for detailed information.

22. AUDITORS

STATUTORY AUDITORS & THEIR REPORT

M/S Vinod Singhal & Co. LLP, (FRN. 005826C) Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on 30thDecember, 2020 for a period of 5 years until the conclusion of 6thAnnual General Meeting to be held in calendar year 2025. The Board of Directors recommend them for appointment in the second tenure at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for a further term of 5 years upto the AGM to be held in the year 2030. They have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditor of the Company. During the year under review, no frauds have been occurred or noticed and/or reported by theStatutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended from time to time).

The Auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31stMarch, 2025. The Auditors Report for the Financial Year ended 31 stMarch, 2025 on the financial statements of the Company is a part of this Annual Report. The Statutory Auditors Report, being devoid of any reservation(s), qualification(s), oradverse remark(s), does not call for any further information(s), explanation(s), or comments from the Board under Section 134(3)(f)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013.

COST AUDITORS

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, the cost audit records maintenance is not applicable on the Company.

SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

The Board of Directors of the Company has re-appointed M/s S.K. Joshi & Associates, Company Secretaries, Jaipur, as the Secretarial Auditor to conduct an audit of secretarial records for the financial year 2025-26. The Company has received consent from Mr. Sanjay Kumar Joshi to act as the auditor for conducting audit of the secretarial records for the financial year ending as on 31stDay of March, 2026.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31stDay of March, 2025 under the Act is set out in the "Annexure B" to this report.

INTERNAL AUDITORS

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 20th May, 2024 have appointed M/s. A J M K & Associates, Chartered Accountant Firm as Internal Auditor of the Company pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013, to undertake Internal audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. Further, the Board at its meeting held on 16th May, 2025 has re-appointed M/s A J M K & Associates, Practicing Chartered Accountant Firm, as the Internal Auditor of the Company for Financial Year 2025-26 for conducting the Internal Audit.

23. INSTANCES OF FRAUD, IF ANY REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS

In pursuance to the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act, the Statutory Auditors had not reported any incident of frauds (other than those which are reportable to the Central Government) to the Board of Directors of the Company during the financial year under review.

24. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM

The Company has put in place an effective internal control system to synchronize its business processes, operations, financial reporting, fraud control, and compliance with extant regulatory guidelines and compliance parameters. The Company ensures that a standard and effective internal control framework operates throughout the organization, providing assurance about the safe keeping of the assets and the execution of transactions as per the authorization in compliance with the internal control policies of the Company. The internal control system is supplemented by extensive internal audits, regular reviews by the management, and guidelines that ensure the reliability of financial and all other records. The management periodically reviews the framework, efficiency and operating effectiveness of the Internal Financial Controls of the Company. The Internal Audit reports are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee. The Company has, in material respects, adequate internal financial control over financial reporting, and such controls are operating effectively. Internal Audits are carried out to review the adequacy of the internal control systems and compliance with policies and procedures. Internal Audit areas are planned based on inherent risk assessment, risk score, and other factors such as probability, impact, significance, and strength of the control environment. Its adequacy was assessed, and its operating effectiveness was also tested.

25. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

Information as required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided as under:

A. Conservation of Energy:

(i) Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy

Our company remains committed to energy conservation and continues to implement measures aimed at reducing energy consumption across its offices. We utilize energy-efficient computers and procure environmentally compliant equipment, including PCs, laptops, and air conditioners. Furthermore, the Company is actively replacing outdated, energy-intensive devices with modern, energy-saving alternatives to enhance overall efficiency and sustainability.

(ii) Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy

Currently, our Company does not utilize alternative energy sources. However, we are exploring options to integrate renewable energy solutions to reduce both our carbon footprint and energy costs.

(iii) Capital investment on energy conservation equipment

To date, there has been no significant capital investment in energy conservation equipment. However, we continually assess the potential benefits of such investments as part of our strategy to enhance energy efficiency.

B. Technology Absorption:

(i) Efforts Made Towards Technology Absorption

(ii) the benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution (iii) in case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)- (a) the details of technology imported; (b) the year of import; (c) whether the technology been fully absorbed;

(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and Development

To date, no such initiatives in respect of abovementioned points have been undertaken by the Company.

C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:

The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year and the Foreign Exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows

The Company has no Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo in the respective year

26. INVESTOR GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

The Company is committed to providing a transparent and responsive grievance redressal mechanism for shareholders and investors. During the financial year 2024-25, the Company received a total of 03 (Three) complaints from the investors. All the complaints were successfully resolved to the satisfaction of investors with no grievances remaining unresolved or pending as on March 31, 2025. The Detailed information regarding the complaints received and resolved by the Company is provided in the table below:

During the financial year
No. of complaints pending as on April 01, 2024 No. of complaints received No. of complaints disposed- off remain unresolved as No. of complaints on March 202531,
0 03 03 0

27. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All related party transactions that were entered by the Company during the Financial Year 2024-25 were on an arms length basis and in the ordinary course of business. Details with respect to transactions with related parties entered into by the Company during the year under review are disclosed in the accompanying financial results and the details pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties, referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC-2 is attached as "Annexure-C" to this Report.

28. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors of the Company identify, evaluate business risks and opportunities. The Directors of the Company take pro-active steps to minimize adverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the Companys competitive advantage. Presently, no material risk has been identified by the directors except of general business risks, for which the Company is leveraging on their expertise and experience.

The Company has framed a Risk Management Policy, for assessment and minimization of risk including identification therein of elements of risk, if any, which may threaten the existence of the Company. The said policy is uploaded on the website of the Company at https://signoria.in/pages/policies. The policy is reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors of the Company.

29. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING

Pursuant to the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 and amendments thereto, the Company has in place a code of conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by insiders and for prohibition of insider trading in the shares of the Company. The code inter alia prohibits purchase/sale of shares of the Company by its Designated Persons and other connected persons while in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information in relation to the Company and during the period when trading window is close. The Company has also formulated a Code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) which is also available on the Companys website at https://signoria.in/pages/policies.

30. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of secretarial standards, SS-1 & SS-2 with respect to Board Meetings and General Meetings respectively, issued and specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

31. DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any amount falling within the ambit 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.

32. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (CSR)

The Company does not meet the criteria as specified in Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014. Hence, there is no requirement of constitution of a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

33. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has adequate system of internal controls to safeguard and protect from loss, unauthorized use or disposition of its assets. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to the management. The Company is following all the applicable accounting standards for properly maintaining the books of accounts and reporting of financial statements.

34. BOARD EVALUATION

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company empowers the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to formulate a process for effective evaluation of the performance of individual directors, committees of the Board and the Board as a whole. The Board formally assesses its own performance based on parameters which, inter alia, include performance of the Board on deciding long-term strategy, rating the composition and mix of Board members, discharging of governance and fiduciary duties, handling critical and dissenting suggestions, etc. The parameters for the performance evaluation of the Directors include contribution made at the Board meeting, attendance, instances of sharing best and next practices, domain, knowledge, vision, strategy, engagement with senior management etc. The independent directors at their separate meeting review the performance of non – independent directors and the Board as a whole, chairperson of the Company after considering the views of executive directors and non-executive directors, the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform the duties. Based on the outcome of the performance evaluation exercise, areas have been identified for the Board to engage itself with and the same would be acted upon.

35. COMPANYS POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall formulate the criteria for appointment & re-appointment of Directors on the Board of the Company and persons holding senior management positions in the Company, including their remuneration and other matters as provided under Section 178 of the Act and Listing Regulations.

36. DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION ANDREDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

Your Company has in place a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, which is in line with requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act"). The Company has constituted Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to consider and resolve the complaints related to sexual harassment. The ICC includes Mrs. Kritika Chachanas Presiding Officer, Mrs. Babita Agarwal and Mr. Mohit Agarwal as members. The Company regularly conducts awareness programs for its employees. The objective of this policy is to provide an effective complaint redressal mechanism if there is an occurrence of sexual harassment. This policy is applicable to all employees, irrespective of their level and it also includes ‘Third Party Harassment cases i.e. where sexual harassment is committed by any person who is not an employee of the Company. During the year under review, the Committee has received no complaints.

37. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Board, on recommendation of Audit Committee, has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy. Adequate safeguards are provided against victimization to those who avail the mechanism and direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee is provided to them.

38. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

During the year under review, there were no funds which were required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

39. POLICIES OF THE COMPANY

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") have mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. The key policies that have been adopted by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All the Policies are available on the Companys website at https://signoria.in/pages/policies .

40. REGULATORY ACTION

There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals that could impact the going concern status and operations of the company in future.

41. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS

In compliance with Section 164(2) of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Company received and reviewed the Form DIR-8 from each and every Director during the financial year 2024–2025. This form certifies that none of the Directors of your Company are disqualified to hold office as a director under the provisions of Section 164(2) of the Act, nor are they barred from holding the office of a director by any order of the SEBI.

42. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Listing Regulations, 2015 read with other applicable provisions, the detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Managements Discussion and Analysis Report (MDA) which forms an integral part of this report. The said report is appended to this report as "Annexure –E".

43. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015"), compliance with the provisions related to Corporate Governance is not mandatory for companies listed on the SME Platform of a stock exchange. As per the said regulation, the Corporate Governance provisions do not apply to: a) Listed entities with a paid-up equity share capital not 25 crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year; b) Listed entities which have listed their specified securities on the SMEExchange.

Since the equity shares of the Company are listed on the EMERGE Platform of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE), the Company falls under the exemption category specified in clause (b) above. Accordingly, the provisions of Regulations 17 to 27, clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46, and Paras C, D, and E of Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company.

44. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORTING

The Business Responsibility Reporting as required under Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 does not apply to your company for the financial year 2024-25.

45. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR

There was no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year as at the end of the financial year.

46. 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 REASONS THEREOF

The above-mentioned clause is not applicable to the Company, as there were no instances where your Company required the valuation for one time settlement or while taking the loan from the Banks or Financial institutions.

47. MATERNITY BENEFIT COMPLIANCE

The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended, and ensures that all eligible women employees are extended the benefits and protections mandated under the Act, including paid maternity leave and other entitlements. The Company also promotes a gender-inclusive workplace and is committed to supporting the health and well-being of women employees through appropriate workplace policies and practices. In line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to redress complaints relating to sexual harassment, thereby ensuring a safe, secure, and enabling work environment for all women employees.

48. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Safety pertains to protecting the health and well-being of employees, visitors, and other stakeholders involved in an organizations activities. Occupational health and safety measures are essential to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. We aim to comply with applicable health and safety regulations and other requirements in our operations and have adopted a health and safety policy that is aimed at complying with legislative requirements, requirements of our licenses, approvals, various certifications and ensuring the safety of our employees andthe people working at our facility or under our management.

49. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Statements in the Boards Report and the Management Discussion & Analysis describing the Companys objectives, expectations or forecasts may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Companys operation include global and domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices of Raw Materials, Finished Goods, input availability and prices, changes in government regulations, tax laws, economic developments within and outside the country and other various other factors.

D. OTHER DISCLOSURES

(i) During the financial year, the Company has not issued any equity share with differential rights. (ii) The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares. (iii) There was no commission paid by the Company to its managing director or whole-time directors, so no disclosure required in pursuance of section 197(14) of the Companies Act, 2013. (iv) The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year 2024-25. (v) The Company has not provided any stock option scheme its employees.

50. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your directors wish to express their sincere appreciation of the co-operation and assistance received from shareholders, bankers/ finance companies and other business constituents during the year under review. Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the commitment displayed by all officers and staff, for their continued support and confidence, which they have reposed in the management.

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS
FOR SIGNORIA CREATION LIMITED
SD/- SD/-
VASU DEV AGARWAL BABITA AGARWAL
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR
DIN: 00178146 DIN: 08505902
PLACE: JAIPUR
DATE: AUGUST 20, 2025

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