To
The Members, V R Infraspace Limited
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 9th Annual Report of the Company on the business and operations of the Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Financial Results
The Companys performance during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the previous financial year is summarized below: (Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars | Consolidated | Standalone | ||
2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
Revenue from operations | 1900.38 | 1836.80 | 1126.83 | 1790.29 |
Other Income | 6.47 | 45.09 | 33.08 | 45.08 |
Total Income | 1906.85 | 1881.89 | 1159.91 | 1835.37 |
Expenses | 1588.36 | 1619.58 | 890.42 | 1575.08 |
Profit before share of profit of associate companies | 19.27 | - | - | - |
Share of Interest of associate companies | 7.40 | - | - | - |
Profit before tax | 337.10 | 262.31 | 288.10 | 260.29 |
Tax expenses | 99.16 | 16.58 | 75.16 | 16.58 |
Minority Interest in (Profit)/losses | 25.30 | 0.99 | - | - |
Profit/Loss for the period after taxes & Minority Interest adjustment | 239.31 | 244.74 | 212.94 | 243.71 |
NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company is primarily engaged in the activities of Real Estate development. The Company develops residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and social infrastructure projects. There was no change in nature of the business of the Company, during the year under review.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Consolidated Financials
During the year under review, your Companys consolidated total revenue stood at Rs. 1900.38 lakh as compared to Rs. 1836.80 lakh for the previous year, representing an increase of 3.46%; profit before tax stood at Rs. 337.10 lakh for the year under review as compared to Rs. 262.31 lakh for the previous year, representing an increase of 28.51%.
Standalone Financials
During the year under review, the total revenue stood at Rs. 1126.83 lakh as compared to Rs. 1790.29 lakh for the previous year, representing a decrease of 37.06%; profit before tax stood at Rs. 288.10 lakh for the year under review as compared to Rs. 260.29 lakh for the previous year, reflecting an increase of 10.70%.
REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
During the year under review:
1. On June 19, 2023, your Company acquired a 51% stake in M/s. Daxon Realty, making it a subsidiary of the Company.
2. On July 15, 2023, your Company divested its entire 51% stake in M/s. Shree Radharaman Infra, thereby ceasing its status as a subsidiary of the Company.
Our subsidiary and associates stood as under:
Sr. No Name | Nature | % stake Of |
1. Daxon Limited Realty | Subsidiary Company | 51% |
2. Nirman Group | Associate Firm | 32% |
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
It is not proposed to transfer any amount to reserves out of the profits earned during FY 2023-24.
DIVIDEND
Taking into consideration the stable performance of your Company and in recognition of the trust in the management by the members of the Company, your directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend for FY 2023-24 at the rate of Rs. 0.30 per equity share, on the equity shares of Rs. 10/- each of the Company.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company neither accepted any deposits nor there were any amounts outstanding at the beginning of the year which were classified as Deposits in terms of Section 73 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014 and hence, the requirement for furnishing of details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
Pursuant to the provision 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 insider 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) and said code is available on the website of the Company www.vrinfraspace.in.
DISCLOSURE W.R.T. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the
Companys financial position, have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and implemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received from the Statutory Auditors and the Internal Auditors of the Company on the inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of the Companys business, size and complexity of its operations are in place and have been operating satisfactorily. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, timely feedback on achievement of operational and strategic goals, compliance with policies, procedure, applicable laws and regulations. Internal control systems are designed to ensure that all assets and resources are acquired economically, used efficiently and adequately protected.
DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No significant and material 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. There are no proceedings initiated/pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the transactions/ contracts/ arrangements of the nature as specified in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 entered by the Company during the year under review with related party(ies) are in ordinary course of business and on arms length. Kindly refer the financial statements for the transactions with related parties entered during the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
Kindly refer the financial statements for the loans, guarantees and investments given/made by the Company as on March 31, 2024.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
Authorized Capital and Changes thereon, if any.
The Authorized Capital of the Company is Rs. 10,00,00,000 (Rupees Ten Crore) divided into 1,00,00,000 (One Crore) equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each. During the year under review, the Authorised Capital of the Company was increased from Rs. 6,48,00,000 (Rupees Six Crore Forty-Eight Lakhs) divided into 64,80,000 (Sixty-Four Lakh Eighty Thousand) equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each to Rs. 10,00,00,000 (Rupees Ten Crore) divided into 1,00,00,000 (One Crore) equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each, w.e.f. July 12, 2023.
Initial Public Offering (IPO) & Listing
During the year under review, the Company has issued and allotted 24,00,000 equity shares of Rs, 10/- each ranking pari passu, through Initial Public Offerings on March 7, 2024. The equity shares of the Company (of Rs. 10/- each) were admitted and listed at SME Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited w.e.f. March 12, 2024.
Disclosure relating to Equity Shares with Differential Rights
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
Disclosure relating to Sweat Equity Shares
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
Disclosure relating to Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme
During the year under review there were no instances of grant, vest, exercise, or lapse/ cancellation of employee stock option scheme under the Employee Stock Option Scheme of the Company. Also, as at the beginning of the year, there were no outstanding options granted. Hence, no disclosure in terms of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 and SEBI (Employee Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 are required.
Disclosure in Respect of Voting Rights Not Directly Exercised by Employees
There are no shares held by trustees for the benefit of employees and hence no disclosure under Rule 16(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 has been furnished.
MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ankit Kansara (DIN: 09415953) and Mr. Kevin Khoyani (DIN: 09827806) as Independent (Additional) Director w.e.f. July 18, 2023, and in terms of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 they held the office of Additional Directors upto the date of 8th Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Vipul Rupareliya, was redesignated as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company w.e.f August, 16, 2023, for the term of 5 years from August, 16, 2023 to August 15, 2029.
Mrs. Sumita Rupareliya, was also redesignated as Whole Time Director of the Company w.e.f August, 16, 2023, for the term of 5 years from August, 16, 2023 to August 15, 2029.
Mr. Kamlesh Parmar, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. August 22, 2023.
The Board of Directors of your Company has appointed Mr. Bhavesh Sojitra as a Non- Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company on September 04, 2023. The Board of Directors has received notices from members under Section 160(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 proposing the candidatures of said Director for the office of Non- Executive Non-Independent Directors of the Company.
At the last Annual General Meeting held on September 09, 2023, appointments of Mr. Ankit Kansara (DIN: 09415953) and Mr. Kevin Khoyani (DIN: 09827806) was regularised as Independent Directors to hold the office for 5 consecutive years from July 18, 2023 to July 17, 2028. The Board of Directors has also recommended their appointment as Independent Directors of the Company.
During the year under review, Ms. Riya Aswani, was appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. September 29, 2023.
Mr. Jatin Shah was appointed as a Non- Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, on January 23, 2024. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the Board of Directors has also recommended his appointment as a Non- Executive Non-Independent Directors of the Company.
Mr. Bhavesh Sojitra had resigned from the directorship of the Company w.e.f. January 23, 2024. The Board placed on record its appreciation for the guidance and support provided by Mr. Bhavesh Sojitra during his association with the Company.
Mr. Jatin Shah is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting in terms of Section 152, and has offered himself for reappointment.
The resolution for the above reappointment of Director is incorporated in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Save and except the above there was no change in the composition of Board of Directors and the Key Managerial Personnel during the year under review.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Directors possess the requisite qualifications, experience, and expertise and hold high standards of integrity.
Declarations by Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received individual declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they fulfill the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
All those Independent Directors who are required to undertake the online proficiency self-assessment test as contemplated under Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, have passed such test.
DISCLOSURE RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors met 17 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. All the Directors actively participated in the meetings and provided their valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time. Additionally, on February 08, 2024, the Independent Directors held a separate meeting in compliance with the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Directors Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures, wherever applicable;
(b) such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024 and of the profits of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee was constituted on September 09, 2023. The Constitution, composition and functioning of the Audit Committee also meets with the requirements 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 Audit Committee is as under:
Name | Status in Committee | Designation |
Ankit Kansara | Chairman | Independent Director |
Kevin Khoyani | Member | Independent Director |
Vipul Rupareliya | Member | Managing Director |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was constituted on September 09, 2023. The Constitution, composition and functioning of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee also meets with the requirements 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 Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as under:
Name | Status in Committee | Designation |
Ankit Kansara | Chairman | Independent Director |
Kevin Khoyani | Member | Independent Director |
Jatin Shah | Member | Director (non- executive non- independent) |
Stakeholders Relationship Committees
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee was constituted on September 09, 2023. The Constitution, composition and functioning of the Stakeholders
Relationship Committee also meets with the requirements 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 Stakeholders Relationship
Committee is as under:
Name | Status in Committee | Designation |
Ankit Kansara | Chairman | Independent Director |
Vipul Rupareliya | Member | Managing Director |
Sumita Rupareliya | Member | Whole Time Director |
Vigil Mechanism for the Directors and Employees
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the
Company has framed the Whistle Blower Policy as the vigil mechanism for Directors and employees of the Company.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the
Company has framed the Whistle Blower Policy as the vigil mechanism for Directors and employees of the Company. The Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of Company.
Fraud Reporting
During the year under review, no instances of fraud were reported by the Auditors of the Company.
Risk Management Policy
The Board of Directors of the Company has put in place a Risk Management Policy which aims at enhancing shareholders value and providing an optimum risk-reward trade off. The risk management approach is based on a clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Annual Evaluation of Directors, Committee and Board
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board has formulated a Performance Evaluation Framework, under which the Committee has identified criteria upon which every Director, every Committee, and the Board as a whole shall be evaluated. During the year under review the said evaluation had been carried out.
Particulars of Employees and Remuneration
Disclosure with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197 of the Companies Act and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has been provided in Annexure II attached herewith and forms part of this Report. The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act read with Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is provided in a separate exhibit which is available on the website of the Company www.vrinfraspace.in, under the section Investor
Relations, and is also available for inspection by the Members up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Payment of remuneration/commission to Executive Directors from holding or subsidiary companies
Neither of the Managing Director, nor the Whole Time Director of the Company are in receipt of remuneration/ commission from any subsidiary company of the Company. The Company has no holding company.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORTS
The matters related to Auditors and their Reports are as under:
Observation of statutory auditors on financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024:
The auditors report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer or modified opinion.
Secretarial Audit report for the year ended March 31, 2024
As required under provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the reports in respect of the Secretarial Audit for FY 2023-24 carried out by M/s. Samdani Shah & Kabra, Practicing Company Secretaries, in Form MR-3 forms part to this report. The said report does not contain any adverse observation or qualification or modified opinion.
Statutory Auditors appointment
The members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on November 30, 2022 reappointed M/s. JCH & Associates, Chartered Accountant (Firm registration No. 134480W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for the second term of 5 consecutive years i.e. from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held in the year 2021 till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2026.
Internal Auditors appointment
M/s. Paresh Sindhav & Associates, Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No. 0149376), Bharuch, Internal Auditor of the Company in pursuance of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable provisions of Listing Regulations for the Financial Year 2023-24 & 2024-25, in the Board meeting held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Secretarial Auditors appointment
M/s. Samdani Shah and Kabra, Practicing Company Secretary, Vadodara as Secretarial Auditor of the Company in pursuance to the provisions of the section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations for the Financial Year 2023-24 & 2024-25, in the Board meeting held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Cost Audit
The Central Government of India has not prescribed the maintenance & audit of cost records under section 148(1) of the act for any activities of the Company and accordingly, the same is not applicable.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
Other disclosure as per provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are furnished as under:
Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 is available on the website of the Company at www.vrinfraspace.in, under the section
Investor Relations.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
There are no proceedings initiated/ pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
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
During the financial year under review, there were no instances of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy and technology absorption have not been furnished considering the nature of activities undertaken by the Company during the year under review.
The details of foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year under review is as under:
Particulars | Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) |
Earnings | Nil |
Outgo | Nil |
Corporate Social Responsibility
The threshold limit provided under Section 135 read with relevant rules framed thereunder, it is not applicable on the Company for the financial year 2023-24.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company is in compliance with the mandatory Secretarial Standards.
Unclaimed and Unpaid Dividends, and transfer of shares to IEPF
During the year under review, there was no unclaimed or unpaid dividend during the year.
Service of documents through electronic means
Subject to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable law, all documents, including the Notice and Annual Report shall be sent through electronic transmission in respect of members whose email IDs are registered in their demat account or are otherwise provided by the members. A member shall be entitled to request for physical copy of any such documents.
Internal Complaint Committee
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, trainees) are covered under this policy. The Company is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and employees are made aware about the consequences of such acts. No complaint is received so far during the Financial Year 2023-24.
Corporate Governance
As the equity shares of the company are listed on Emerge SME Platform of NSE, therefore Corporate Governance provisions as specified in Regulation 17 to 27 and Clause (b) to (i) of sub-regulation 46 and Paras C, D and E of Schedule V of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 are not applicable to the Company, accordingly no reporting is required to be made under this head.
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 2023-24.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis report has been separately furnished in the Annual Report and forms a part of the Annual Report.
Dividend Distribution Policy
In compliance with the Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Dividend Distribution Policy formulated by the Company is available on the website of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION:
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the employees, customers, suppliers, bankers, business partners/ associates, financial institutions and various regulatory authorities for their consistent support/ encouragement to the Company.
Your Directors would also like to thank the Members for reposing their confidence and faith in the Company and its Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Sd/- |
Vipul Rupareliya |
Chairman & Managing Director |
DIN: 07364323 |
Date: September 02, 2024 |
Place: Vadodara |
Registered Office: |
V R Infraspace Limited |
National Trade Centre, Opp. L & T, |
N. H. 08, Bapod, Vadodara 390019, |
Gujarat |
CIN: L45203GJ2015PLC085400 |
Contact No.: +91 9737118885 |
Mail: cs@vrinfraspace.com |
Website: www.vrinfraspace.in |
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