To,
The Members,
M/s DAPS Advertising Limited Kanpur
Your directors are pleased to present the 26th
(Twenty-Sixth) Board Report of the company together with the Audited Financial Statements
for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
Financial Highlights and State of Company's Affairs
The Company is domiciled in India and was incorporated under the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. Following is the summary of its financial
performance.
(rupees in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS |
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH,
2025 |
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH,
2024 |
Revenue From Operations |
1907.01 |
2035.76 |
Other Income |
51.82 |
97.14 |
Total Income |
1958.83 |
2132.90 |
Expenses excluding
Depreciation |
1772.89 |
1965.87 |
Depreciation |
27.43 |
21.73 |
Total Expenses |
1800.32 |
1987.60 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
158.51 |
145.30 |
Total Tax Expense |
39.89 |
36.57 |
Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
118.62 |
108.73 |
Basic & Diluted
Earnings per equity share (EPS) (Rs.) |
2.29 |
2.10 |
Industry Scenario and State of Company's Affairs
During the year under review, the overall performance of the company
was satisfactory. Your company booked a profit after tax of Rs. 118.62 lakhs for f.y.
2024-25 as compared to the profit of Rs. 108.73 lakhs for f.y. 2023-24.
Change in the Nature of Business
During the year, there was no change in the nature of business of the
company.
Change in the Registered Office of the Company
There was no change in the registered office of the company during the
financial year 2024-2025. Material Changes and Commitments during the Year
No material changes and commitments have occurred between the end of
the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report,
which affect the financial position of your company.
Events subsequent to the date of Financial Statements
In the opinion of the Directors, no item, transaction or event of a
material and unusual nature has arisen in the interval between the end of the financial
year and the date of this report, which would affect substantially the results, or the
operations of your Company for the financial year in respect of which this report is made.
Amount proposed to be transferred to Reserves
The Board of Directors of your company has decided not to transfer any
amount to the Reserves for the year under review.
Dividend
The Board of Directors of your company is pleased to recommend a
dividend of Rs. 0.20 per equity share of face value of Rs. 10 each (i.e. @ 2%), payable
out of the profits of the company, to those Shareholders whose names appear in the
Register of Members as on the Record Date.
Additionally, as your company does not fall under the category of the
top 1000 listed entities based on market capitalization, the requirement to formulate and
disclose a Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with Regulation 43A of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 is not applicable on the Company.
Capital Structure
The Company has, during the year under review, neither issued any
Equity shares (including those with differential voting rights) nor any shares (including
sweat equity shares) to its employees under any scheme. Following is the summary of
capital structure-
SHARE CAPITAL |
AS AT 31.03.2025 (Rs.) |
AS AT 31.03.2024 (Rs.l |
Authorized Capital:
(55,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each) |
5,50,00,000 |
5,50,00,000 |
Issued, Subscribed &
Paid-up Capital:
(51,74,900 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each) |
5,17,49,000 |
5,17,49,000 |
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Changes in Directors/KMP- Following are the changes in the
Directors and Key Managerial Personnels of the company during the year under review-
The second term of Ms. Shivi Rastogi and Ms. Akanksha Sunny
Bilaney as Independent Directors of the company expired on September 26, 2024. To fill up
the vacancy, Mr. Kamesh Sethi (DIN: 10738694) and Ms. Prachi Mishra (DIN: 10738698) were
appointed as Additional Independent Directors of the company by the Board at its meeting
held on August 08, 2024 and were later regularised as Independent Directors of the company
at the 25th Annual General Meeting duly held on September 16, 2024 for a term of one year
Ms. Pooja Kapoor resigned from the post of Company Secretary
& Compliance Officer of the company with effect from September 30, 2024 and the Board,
on recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, appointed Mrs. Vinny Saxena
as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the company on October 15, 2024.
Retirement By Rotation- Pursuant to the provisions of Section
152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules made thereunder and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Paresh Chaturvedi & Mr. Dharmesh Chaturvedi is liable
to retire by rotation at ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered
themselves for re-appointment. The Board recommends their re-appointment.
Profile of the Director seeking re-appointment is given in the
Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 to the Notice of the ensuing AGM of
the Company.
Composition of Board as on the F.Y. Ended March 31,2025-
Category |
Name of Director |
Executive Directors |
Mr. Akhilesh Chaturvedi |
|
Mr. Paresh Chaturvedi |
|
Mr. Dharmesh Chaturvedi |
Non- Executive Non- Independent
Woman Director |
Ms. Srishti Chaturvedi |
Non-Executive Independent
Directors |
Mr. Anshuman Chaturvedi |
|
Mr. Kamesh Sethi |
|
Ms. Prachi Mishra* |
Note- Ms. Prachi Mishra resigned as Independent Director from
the Board of Directors and committees of the board w.e.f. 01 July, 2025.
Statement on Declaration given by Independent Directors
We have received necessary declarations regarding independence from all
the Independent Directors of the company. The Independent Directors have adhered to the
Code for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, as
well as the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel formulated by
the company.
Board Meetings
There were 5 (Five) meetings of the Board of Directors held during the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. These board meetings took place on 27.05.2024,
08.08.2024, 15.10.2024, 14.11.2024 and 08.03.2025 respectively.
Additionally, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held
on 28.03.2025 without the presence of any other director of the company.
The intervening gaps between the meetings were within the period
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Details of Members' Meeting
The 25th Annual General Meeting of the Company for the
financial year 2023-2024 was held on September 16, 2024 at the Pristine Hotel, Kanpur.
Further, there was no Extra Ordinary General Meeting held during the year under
consideration.
Committees of the Board, its Composition & Meetings
There are three Committees of the Board- Audit Committee, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee. The constitution of
the Committees and the respective changes in their composition during the year are as
follows.
Audit Committee- During the year under review, four (4) Audit
Committee Meetings were conducted on 27.05.2024, 08.08.2024, 14.11.2024 and 08.03.2025.
The composition of the committee and changes that took place during the year are as
follows-
Name of Members |
Designation |
Date of Change |
Nature of Change |
Mr. Anshuman Chaturvedi |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Chairman) |
- |
- |
Ms. Shivi Rastogi |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Cessation |
Mr. Paresh Chaturvedi |
Chief Financial Officer and
Whole time Director (Member) |
- |
- |
Ms. Prachi Mishra |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Appointment |
Nomination and Remuneration Committee- During the year under
review, three (3) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings were conducted on
27.05.2024, 08.08.2024 and 15.10.2024. The composition of the committee and changes that
took place during the year are as follows-
Name of Members |
Designation |
Date of Change |
Nature of Change |
Mr. Anshuman Chaturvedi |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Chairman) |
- |
- |
Ms. Akanksha Sunny Bilaney |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Cessation |
Ms. Srishti Chaturvedi |
Non- Executive Director
(Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Cessation |
Ms. Prachi Mishra |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Appointment |
Mr. Kamesh Sethi |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Appointment |
Stakeholder Relationship Committee- During the year under
review, one (1) meeting was conducted on 08.03.2025. The composition of the committee on
its meeting is as follows
Name of Members |
Designation |
Date of Change |
Nature of Change |
Mr. Anshuman Chaturvedi |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Chairman) |
- |
- |
Mr. Kamesh Sethi |
Non- Executive Independent
Director (Member) |
08.08.2024 |
Appointment |
Mr. Dharmesh Chaturvedi |
Executive Director (Member) |
- |
- |
Company's Policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration
The company has formulated a Nomination and Remuneration policy and
established a committee within the Board called the 'Nomination and Remuneration
Committee'. According to this policy, the Committee must comprise a minimum of three
non-executive directors, with a majority of them being independent. The appointment or
removal of Committee members will be decided by the Board of Directors, and the Chairman
of the Committee must be an independent director.
The company's policy of said matter is available on the company's
website at https://dapsadvertising.com/uploads/2024/05/NRC-Policy-1.1.pdfand
following are its salient features-
a) In discharging its responsibilities, the Committee must have regard
to the following policy objectives:
to ensure that the Company's remuneration structures are
equitable and aligned with the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders;
to attract and retain skilled executives;
to structure short and long-term incentives that are challenging
and linked to the creation of sustainable shareholder returns; and
To ensure any termination benefits are justified and
appropriate.
To consider professional indemnity and liability insurance for
Directors and senior management
b) The Committee must at all times have regard to, and notify the Board
as appropriate of, all legal and regulatory requirements, including any shareholder
approvals which are necessary to obtain.
c) The remuneration / commission shall be fixed as per the slabs and
conditions mentioned in the Articles of Association of the Company and the Companies Act,
2013 and the rules made thereunder. Overall remuneration should be reflective of the size
of the Company, complexity of the sector/ industry/ company's operations and the company's
capacity to pay the remuneration.
d) Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors (NED's):
Independent Directors (ID) and Non - Executive
Directors (NED) may be paid sitting fees (for attending the meetings of the
Board and of committees of which they may be members). The amount of sitting fees will be
as recommended by the NRC and approved by the Board, and it may be subject to review on a
periodic basis, as required provided that the amount of such fees shall not exceed Rs. One
Lakh per meeting of the Board or Committee or such amount as may be prescribed by the
Central Government from time to time.
Company will not pay commission to the NEDs.
An Independent Director shall not be entitled to any stock
option of the Company.
e) Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel & other employees:
The objective of the policy is directed towards having a
compensation philosophy and structure that will reward and retain talent.
Remuneration to Executive Director/ Key Managerial Personnel and
Senior Management will be such as to ensure that the relationship of remuneration to
performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks and may involve a
balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short- and long-term performance
objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
While deciding the remuneration package, it shall be taken into
consideration the current employment scenario and remuneration package of the industries
operating in the similar comparable businesses in the geographical area of its operations.
Board Evaluation
The annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees,
and individual directors has been conducted in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013,
and SEBI Listing Regulations. The performance evaluation of Non-Executive Directors,
including Independent Directors, was carried out by the entire Board, excluding the
director being evaluated, and considered various aspects outlined in the Company's
Nomination and Remuneration Policy. The Nomination and
Remuneration (NRC) Committee also evaluated the performance of each
director. Both the Board and the NRC Committee were satisfied with the performance of the
directors.
The Board also assessed the performance of its Committees, concluding
that their overall performance was satisfactory. In a separate meeting of the Independent
Directors, they evaluated the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the
Chairperson, finding their performance to be satisfactory and their conduct responsible.
Additionally, the Independent Directors reviewed the performance of the Board as a whole
and affirmed that the Board's structure and competency are diverse and compliant with
legal requirements.
The Board's self-evaluation highlighted ongoing and meaningful
participation from members, effectiveness in decision-making, achievement of annual
operational plans, and the maintenance of good business relations with various
stakeholders. The Independent Directors also assessed the quality, quantity, and
timeliness of the information flow between the Company's Management and the Board and
expressed satisfaction with these aspects.
Extract of Annual Return
The copy of annual return for the F.Y. 2024-25 will be available on the
company's website on the link-https://dapsadvertising.com/investors/annual-return-u-s-92-of-the-companies-act-2013/.
Statement of Deviation
In accordance with Regulation 32 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, your company has been diligently submitting
half-yearly statements to the BSE with the last one being filed for the
period ending on Sept, 2024. This statement is reviewed by the Audit Committee and is duly
certified by the statutory auditor of the company.
The statement of deviation for period ended on Sept., 2024 shows that
the IPO funds are fully utilised for the purpose for which funds were raised. The said
statement is attached as an annexure to this report.
Risk Management
The Company has adequate systems for timely identification, assessment,
and prioritization of risks and their consequent effects in terms of uncertainty on the
objectives of the company. There is proper and constant follow-up through coordinated and
economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability
and/or impact of unfortunate events and to maximize the realization of opportunities.
Remuneration of Directors and Employees
As per sub-section (12) of section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
following are the details regarding remuneration of directors and employees of the
company-
Name of Director |
Designation |
Ratio of Remuneration to
median Remuneration of employees |
% increase in remuneration
in Financial Year 2024-25 |
Mr Akhilesh Chaturvedi |
Chairman,
Whole-Time Director |
12:1 |
- |
Mr Dharmesh Chaturvedi |
Managing Director |
12:1 |
- |
Mr Paresh Chaturvedi |
Whole-Time Director, Chief
Financial Officer |
12:1 |
- |
*Footnotes:
The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees
(other than Managerial Personnel) for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025
is 0.64%
The number of permanent employees (other than Managerial
Personnel) on the rolls of the company as on 31st March, 2025 is 8 (Eight).
The percentage decrease in the remuneration of Company Secretary
for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 is 8.57%
The average increase in managerial remuneration for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 is Nil and the average increase in the
salaries of employees other than managerial personnel for the said Financial Year is
0.64%.
In accordance with sub-rule (2) of Rule 5 of Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the board's report
must include a statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn. As the company only employed eight employees (excluding Key Managerial
Personnel) during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, their names are- Mr.
Shuddhatm Chaturvedi, Mr. Mohd Tahseeb, Mr. Irfan Ahmad, Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Mr. Ranjeet
Singh Shakya, Mr. Deepak Katiyar, Mr. Pashupati Nath Agarwal & Ms. Divyanshi Agarwal.
The remuneration stated above is in accordance with the
remuneration policy of the company.
Remuneration to Non-Executive directors is in the nature of
sitting fees as per the statutory provisions, hence not considered for the above purposes.
Note- For the above calculations, monthly salary has been
considered for employees who were
employed with the company as on the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025.
Directors Responsibility Statement:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies
Act, 2013, it is stated that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures,
if any;
b) 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 and loss of the company for that period;
c) the directors had 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 fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
e) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively; and
f) the internal financial controls have been laid down by the company
and such financial controls are adequate and operating effectively.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
During the year, your Company has complied with applicable Secretarial
Standards i.e. SS-1 and SS- 2, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors
and General Meetings respectively.
Internal Financial Control
Your company has adequate systems of internal control in place to
safeguard and protect its assets from loss, unauthorized use, or disposition. All
transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to the management. Your
company diligently adheres to applicable Accounting Standards to ensure proper maintenance
of the books of accounts and accurate reporting of financial statements. Furthermore,
Internal Auditor has been appointed to conduct regular assessments of the systems and
procedures, ensuring that they are commensurate with the specific requirements and nature
of the company's business operations.
Statutory Auditors and the Auditors' Report
As per Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, members of the Company in 21st Annual General Meeting of
the Company ('21st AGM') approved the appointment of M/s Kedia Gupta and Associates,
Chartered Accountants (FRN No.:006465C), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a
term of five consecutive years i.e. from the conclusion of 21st AGM till the conclusion of
26th AGM, i.e. the upcoming AGM. The Report given by Statutory Auditors on the Financial
Statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 forms part of the
Annual Report. The Notes on the Financial Statements referred to in the Auditor's Report
are self-explanatory and do not call for further explanations. The Auditor's Report does
not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Since the tenure M/s Kedia Gupta and Associates expires on this ensuing
AGM, the Board of Directors of your Company has recommended the appointment of M/s. B. M.
Chaturvedi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, (FRN- 114317W) as the Statutory
Auditors of the Company, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years, to hold office from the
conclusion of this 26th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 31st
Annual General Meeting, subject to the approval of the Members in the upcoming AGM. M/s.
B. M. Chaturvedi & Co have confirmed their eligibility and qualification required
under the Act for holding the office as Statutory Auditors of the Company. Further the
recommended Statutory Audit Firm is also peer-reviewed.
Secretarial Auditors and the Secretarial Audit Report
The Secretarial Audit has been carried out by Mr. Hemant Kumar Sajnani,
proprietor of M/s. Hemant Kumar Sajnani and Associates, Company Secretaries (CP No. 14214)
(Membership No. FCS 7348) for the financial year ended 31st March 2025. The
Report given by the Secretarial Auditor is annexed and forms an integral part of this
Report. The Secretarial Audit Report is self-explanatory and does not call for further
explanations. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of
Directors recommends appointment of M/s. HKS & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries
(LLPIN: ACK-1606) as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company from the Financial Year
2025-26 to 2029-30. Your Company has received the written consent and confirmation that
the appointment is in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and rules
framed thereunder. The Secretarial Auditor has confirmed that they are not disqualified to
be appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company. Further the LLP is peer reviewed.
Internal Auditor
The Company has appointed CS Ratna Tiwari, Practicing Company
Secretary, (CP No. 19765), which is a peer reviewed firm, as Internal Auditor under
section 138(1) of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Further, internal audit is conducted on quarterly basis and the internal audit report of
every quarter is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board for discussion and
subsequent adoption.
Cost Records
Maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government
under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable to
the Company.
Frauds reported by Auditors
Pursuant to provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Statutory Auditors and the Secretarial Auditors have not reported any incident of
fraud to the Audit Committee or the Board during the financial year under review.
Details of Establishment of Vigil Mechanism
The Company has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy to establish a vigil
mechanism for directors and employees to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual
or suspected fraud, or violations of the Company's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. This
policy also allows for reporting of genuine concerns or grievances, including instances of
leaks or suspected leaks of unpublished price-sensitive information pursuant to SEBI
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. You can access the Company's
Whistleblower Policy at- https://dapsadvertising.com/uploads/2023/05/Vigil Mechanism
Whistler Blower Policy.pdf.
Details of Holding, Subsidiary, loint Venture or Associate Companies
During the year under review, the Company did not have any holdings,
subsidiaries, joint ventures, or associates.
Details of Deposits
i. The Company had not accepted any deposits during the year.
ii. There are no unpaid or unclaimed deposits as at the end of the
year
iii. There has been no default in repayment of deposits or payment
of interest thereon during the year.
Deposits not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act
The Company did not accept any deposits during the year.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments
The company has not provided any loans or guarantees and has not made
any investments covered under Section 186 of The Companies Act, 2013, except for loans to
related parties in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
The particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties
referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 are attached to this report in the specified
format (Form AOC-2) and forms an integral part of this report. However, as per the policy
on materiality of related party transactions and on dealing with related party
transactions formulated by your company, no material related party transactions, i.e.
transaction with a related party exceeding 10% of the annual turnover or net worth of the
company, as per the last audited Financial Statements of your Company were entered into
during the year. The Policy is available on the website of your Company at https://dapsadvertising.com/uploads/2023/05/Policy
on Materiality of Related Party Transactio ns.pdf.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
As per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, your company does not
fall under the ambit of CSR. Hence, your Company is not required to adopt the CSR Policy
or to constitute the CSR Committee for the year under review.
Conservation of Energy. Technology Absorption. Foreign Exchange
earnings & Outgo:
Since the operations of your company are not energy intensive,
disclosures pertaining to conservation of energy and technology absorption are not
applicable to your company during the year under review. However, we remain committed to
responsible energy consumption practices and continually evaluate opportunities to enhance
our operational efficiency. We prioritize the adoption of relevant technologies that
contribute to our service quality and customer satisfaction.
Disclosures pertaining to foreign exchange earnings and outgo is nil
for your company during the year under review.
Certificate on Compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
As per Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, your company, which has its specified securities listed
on the SME Exchange of BSE, is not required to comply with the corporate governance
provisions specified in Regulation 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27,
clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and para C, D and E of
Schedule V for the year ended 31st March, 2025. However, your Company is in compliance
with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Corporate
Governance.
Policy on Sexual Harassment at Workplace
The company has put in place a Policy for prevention of Sexual
Harassment at the Workplace in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal
Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up for redressal of complaints related to sexual
harassment. All employees are covered under this policy.
Following is the summary of sexual harassment complaints during the
year:
(a) Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year- 0
(b) Number of complaints received during the year- 0
(c) Number of complaints disposed off during the year- 0
(d) Number of cases pending at the end of the year- 0
Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MDAR)
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as
required under Regulation 34(2)(e) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is set out separately and forms part of this Report.
Significant Material Orders of ludicial Bodies /Regulators
No significant and material orders have been passed by any Regulator,
Court, Tribunal, Statutory and quasi-judicial body that would impact the going concern
status of the company and its future operations.
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process initiated under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
During the year under review, no applications for corporate insolvency
resolution were filed under the IBC or before the National Company Law Tribunal or other
courts. Furthermore, there are no pending applications from creditors or the company
itself, and there is no ongoing corporate insolvency resolution process.
Details of difference between Valuation amount on One Time Settlement
and Valuation while availing loan from Banks and Financial Institutions
No One Time Settlement (OTS) has been made by the company in the
reporting year, hence no details are available regarding the difference between the
valuation amount on the OTS and the valuation amount for loans from banks and financial
institutions.
Maternity Benefit Provided by the Company Under Maternity Benefit Act
1961
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of
the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the
statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of
salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support such as nursing
breaks and flexible return-to-work options, as applicable. The Company remains committed
to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that upholds the rights and
welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws. However, no woman
employee availed this benefit during the year under review.
Audit Trail Applicability (Audit and Auditors) Rules 2014 - Rule 11 of
the Companies Act 2013.
The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of
account for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 which has a feature of recording audit
trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant
transactions recorded in the software.
Liquidity
Your Company maintains sufficient cash to meet our strategic
objectives. We clearly understand that the liquidity in the Balance Sheet is to ensure
balance between earning adequate returns and the need to cover financial and business
risks. Liquidity also enables your Company to position itself for quick responses to
market dynamics
Cautionary Note
The statements forming part of the Board's Report may contain certain
forward-looking remarks within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations.
Many factors could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of the Company
to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements that may
be expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements.
Acknowledgement
We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude
to the support received from the Central and State Governments, bankers and business
associates. The continuous commitment and contribution of our dedicated employees, loyal
shareholders, valued customers and supportive communities have been instrumental in our
success. Continuous improvement has been fostered by our company's culture of
professionalism, creativity, and integrity and we look forward to a prosperous future with
confidence.
STATEMENT OF DEVIATION OR VARIATION
(Regulation 32 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015) To,
The Board of Directors DAPS ADVERTISING LIMITED 128, Clyde House,
Office No. 9-B,
The Mall, Kanpur - 208001 Uttar Pradesh.
Dear Sir(s)
Sub: Disclosure/Certificate of status of Utilization of Funds of DAPS
Advertising Limited under requirement of Regulation 32 (1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN
At the request of DAPS ADVERTISING LIMITED (herein referred to
as 'the Company'), we, Kedia Gupta& Associates, Chartered Accountants,
have examined the books of accounts and relevant records and documents of the Company
produced for verification in relation to utilization of funds raised by issuance of
1700000 (Seventeen Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 5,10,00,000.00 (Rs. Five Crore Ten Lakhs
Only).
With reference to above captioned, we hereby certify that DAPS
Advertising Limited has deployed following amount for the purpose of objects as stated
in Prospectus of the Company dated 21st October, 2022.
Particulars |
Details |
Mode of Fund Raising |
Public Issues (Initial Public
Offer) |
Date of Raising Funds |
09-11-2022 |
Amount Raised (in Rs.) |
510 Lacs |
Report filed for the period
ended |
30-09-2024 |
Monitoring Agency |
Not Applicable |
Is there a Deviation /
Variation in use of funds raised |
Nil |
Statement of Utilization of Funds:
Sr. No. Original
Objects as per Prospectus dated October 21st, 2022 |
Projected Utilization of
funds as per offer documents |
Actual
Utilization of funds as on date |
Deviation (if any) |
1 Working Capital Requirements |
253.00 |
253.00 |
NIL |
2 General Corporate Purpose |
100.00 |
100.00 |
NIL |
3 Issue Related Expenses (Pre
IPO & Post IPO Expenses) |
157.00 |
157.00 |
NIL |
Total |
510.00 |
510.00 |
NIL |
Status of Balance (Remaining) IPO funds as on 30th
September, 2024:
Particulars |
Amount (In Lakhs) |
Balance Unutilized Amount
temporarily placed with: |
|
Current Accounts with Banks |
Nil |
Fixed Deposits: |
Nil |
ANNEXURE- II
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FORM MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2025
[Pursuant to section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No. 9
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members
DAPS ADVERTISING LIMITED (CIN: L51109UP1999PLC024389)
Regd. Office: 128, Clyde House,
Office No. 9-B The Mall, Kanpur Uttar Pradesh 208001 India
We have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable
statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by DAPS ADVERTISING
LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as the company). The Secretarial Audit was
conducted in a manner that provided us a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate
conduct/statutory compliances and expressing our opinion thereon.
OPINION
Based on my verification of the Company's books, papers, minute books,
forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the
information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives
during the conduct of secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the Company
has, during the audit period covering the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 complied
with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company has proper
Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject
to the reporting made hereinafter:
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns
filed and other records maintained by the Company for the Financial Year ended on March
31, 2025 and made available to me, according to the provisions of:
i. The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the Rules made thereunder, as
applicable;
ii. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 ('SCRA') and the
rules made thereunder;
iii. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed
thereunder;
iv. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations
made thereunder to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment and Overseas Direct Investment
and External Commercial Borrowing. (Not Applicable to the Company during the Audit
Period);
v. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act):-
a. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition
of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
b. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015;
c. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018; (Not Applicable to the Company during the
Audit Period);
d. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (Not Applicable to the Company during the
Audit Period);
e. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue
and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing with
client;
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the
following:
i. The Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India.
ii. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
I report that, during the period under audit and review, the Company
has complied with the
provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, etc. mentioned
above;
I further report that, there were no events / actions in pursuance of:
a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of
Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021;
b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity
Shares) Regulations, 2021;and
c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities)
Regulations, 2018, requiring compliance thereof by the Company during the financial year.
I further report that, based on the information provided and the
representation made by the Company, in my opinion, adequate systems and processes exist in
the Company to monitor and ensure compliance with provisions of applicable laws.
I further report that;
1. The compliance by the Company of applicable financial laws like
direct and indirect tax laws and maintenance of financial records and books of accounts
have not been reviewed in this Audit since the same have been subject to review by
statutory financial audit and other designated professionals.
2. The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with
proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors.
The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during the period
under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
3. Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the Board
Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent with in prescribed limit, and a
system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the
agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
As per the minutes of the meetings duly recorded and signed by the
Chairman, the decisions of the Board were unanimous and no dissenting views have been
recorded.
I further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the
Company commensurate with the size and operations of the company to monitor and ensure
compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
I further report that during the Audit Period there were no specific
events / actions having a major bearing on Company's affairs in pursuance of the
above-referred laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, standards etc.
ANNEXURE- III
FORM NO. AOC - 2
(Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act
and Rule 8(2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered
into by the company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of
the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm's length transactions under third proviso
thereto.
1. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at arm's
length basis
NO TRANSACTION HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE COMPANY DURING THE
FINANCIAL YEAR
2. Details of material contracts or arrangement or transactions at
arm's length basis
Name(s) of the related party and
nature of relationship |
Nature of contracts/
arrangement /
transactions |
Duration of the contracts /
arrangements/ transactions |
Salient terms of the
contracts or arrangements or transactions including the value, if any: |
Date(s) of approval by the
Board, if any: |
Amount paid as advance s, if
any: |
Sudha Chaturvedi- Relative of
KMP |
Rent |
Ongoing |
9,00,000.00 |
25-03-2021 |
0 |
Babita Chaturvedi-
Relative of KMP |
Rent |
Ongoing |
4,80,000.00 |
25 - 03-2021 |
0 |
| Commission |
Ongoing |
0 |
05-06-2021 |
0 |
Shakti Chaturvedi-
Relative of KMP |
Rent |
Ongoing |
4,80,000.00 |
25-03-2021 |
0 |
| Commission |
Ongoing |
0 |
05-06-2021 |
0 |
Archana
Chaturvedi- Relative of KMP |
Rent |
Ongoing |
4,80,000.00 |
25 -03-2021 |
0 |
| Commission |
Ongoing |
0 |
0 5 - 06-2021 |
0 |
Shuddhatm Chaturvedi- Relative
of KMP |
Remuneration |
Ongoing |
8,40,000.00 |
05-04-2018 |
0 |
Zelorra Online
Private Limited- Private Company in which relative of director is director/member |
Loans & Advances |
Ongoing |
0 |
06-12-2021 |
0 |
| Interest |
Ongoing |
2,12,000.00 |
0 |
Arpita Media
Private Limited- Private Company in which relative of director is director/member |
Loans &
Advances
(Repaid) |
Ongoing |
45,26,000.00 |
06-12-2021 |
0 |
| Interest |
Ongoing |
3,40,000.00 |
0 |